Toshiba PDR-M81 manual

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    MODE D’EMPLOI INSTR UCTION MANU AL DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA PDR-M8 1[...]

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    INSTR UCTION MANU AL DIGIT AL STILL CAMERA T o ensure that you use the T oshiba PDR-M81 Digital Still Camera safely and correctly , read this Instruction Manual carefully befor e you star t using the camera. Once you have finished reading this Instruction Manual, keep it handy at all times. PDR-M8 1 ENGLISH In the space provided below , please reco[...]

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    - 1 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions For customers in the U.S.A. FCC Statement 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 devi[...]

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    - 2 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions CAUTION If you modify the camera in any way , without getting appr oval from T oshiba Corporation, your camera may violate FCC regulations. V iolation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the[...]

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    - 3 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Thank you for purchasing the T oshiba PDR-M81 Digital Still Camera. T o ensure that you use this camera safely and correctly , read this Instruction Manual carefully befor e you start using the camera. Once you have f[...]

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    - 4 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The Function Map There are various ways you can take photographs on the PDR-M81, by using the settings pr ovided by the camera itself or by adjusting the settings to suit your particular photographic requirements. In [...]

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    - 5 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The Function Map (continued) Loading images on a personal computer Loading Images on a Personal Computer (P. 121), separate “Software Manual” STEP1 – Let’s play back some images. (P. 80) STEP2 – Selecting th[...]

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    - 6 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Preface ■ Attention ............................................................................ 1 ■ Before Reading This Manual ............................................. 3 ■ The Function Map ................[...]

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    - 7 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions ■ T aking Shots with the Automatic Exposure Bracketing (AEB Photography) ......................................................... 71 ■ T aking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photography) .. 72 ■ Making Movies [...]

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    - 8 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions Indication definitions Read these safety precautions car efully before using the PDR-M81. These instructions contain valuable information on safe and proper use that will prevent harm and damage to [...]

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    - 9 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (continued) Do not heat, disassemble or throw the batteries into fire or water . Doing might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fir e or major injur y . Do not strike the batteri[...]

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    - 10 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (continued) Should you ever notice smoke, a strange odor or excessive heat coming from the camera, immediately turn OFF the power and remove the batteries and AC adapter . Continued use in this sta[...]

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    - 11 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (continued) Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For details on repair and internal inspection, consult the store of pur chase, or please contac[...]

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    - 12 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (continued) If you want to use the camera on an airplane, consult with the airline and follow their instructions. Use of this camera is sometimes restricted due to potential radio interference. Do [...]

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    - 13 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Safety Precautions (continued) Do not charge the supplied batteries. Doing so might cause them to rupture, ignite or heat up, resulting in fir e or major injur y . Do not leave dead or exhausted batteries in the came[...]

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    - 14 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Y our Camera Correctl y Notes On Handling Y our Camera When you use your camera, carefully read and strictly obser ve the Safety Precautions from page 8 onwar ds and the notes described below . ● A void using[...]

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    - 15 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions ● Carrying Out Maintenance on Y our Camera • T o prevent the lens, surface of the LCD monitor or viewfinder from being scratched, blow off any dust from these parts with a blower brush and lightly wipe with a sof[...]

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    - 16 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Notes On Batteries • T o extend the use of the camera, we strongly recommend that you only use the following types of batteries: - Nickel Metal Hydride [NiMh] (Extended Life, Rechargeable) - Lithium (Extended Life,[...]

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    - 17 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Y our Camera Correctly (contin ued) Notes On Handling Batteries When you use the battery , carefully read and strictl y obser ve the warnings and cautions indicated on the battery . Failure to do this might cau[...]

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    - 18 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using Y our Camera Correctly (contin ued) Notes On Handling the A C Adapter Be sure to use only the specified AC adapter (PDR-ACM1A for the US/Canada, PDR-ACM1E for Eur ope, PDR- ACM1U for the UK) (sold separately). [...]

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    - 19 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Accessories Make sure that you have all of the items below before you start using your camera. Alkaline batteries (4) (size AA) • SmartMedia™ (8MB) (1) • SmartMedia™ case (1) Shoulder strap (1) Software appli[...]

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    - 20 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of Parts Shutter button Lens Flash POWER button Viewfinder Built-in microphone Speaker Self-timer button Self-timer lamp Flash button Image Quality button Status display ( ➲ P . 23) Mode dial For enlarged vie[...]

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    - 21 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of P ar ts (continued) Function button Viewfinder Viewfinder LED LCD monitor MENU button Folder b utton T ripod mount Shoulder strap/Lens cover attachment Smar tMedia™ cov er button Erase button FOCUS button [...]

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    - 22 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of P ar ts (continued) Mode dial SET-UP mode ( ➲ P . 109) Sets basic camera settings (AUTO POWER OFF, SOUND, TIME & DATE, OSD LANGUAGE, VIDEO OUT, QUALITY, SYSTEM INFO.) Movie mode ( ➲ P . 75) Takes sho[...]

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    - 23 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Names of P ar ts (continued) Status display This display indicates the camera’ s status. Y ou can verify the camera’ s status even if the LCD monitor is not on. The text, numbers and icons that are displayed in t[...]

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    - 24 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Attaching the Shoulder Strap This shoulder strap is handy for carrying your camera around. T o prevent your camera from dropping during photography , hang the shoulder strap around your neck. Pass the end of the shou[...]

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    - 25 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This camera uses four size AA batteries. For details on handling batteries, be sure to r ead page 16. Loading the Batteries IMPORTANT • Before you load or remove the batteries, be sur e to tur n the camera off. If [...]

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    - 26 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Installing the batteries (continued) Close the battery cover , slide it 1 , and lock 2 . Make sure that the battery cover is firmly closed. Removing the Batteries Reverse the procedur e for “Loading the Batteries?[...]

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    - 27 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Installing the batteries (continued) Memo • When you use the camera for the first time or if you have left the camera for a long time without the battery loaded, set the date ( ➲ Page 111). • If the batteries a[...]

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    - 28 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions If you use the AC adapter ( sold separately : PDR-ACM1A for the US/Canada, PDR-ACM1E for Europe, PDR-ACM1U for the UK) in a room with a power outlet, you can take photographs for an extended period of time. This also[...]

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    - 29 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Using the Power Outlet (continued) Memo • When the AC adapter is connected after the batteries have been installed, the camera lens unit automatically retracts and the power turns off. Please turn on the power agai[...]

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    - 30 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia™ “SmartMedia™” is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’ s power is turned OFF , the images saved on the Smar tMedia™ will not be erased. Smart[...]

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    - 31 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions • T ake care not to touch the SmartMedia™’ s electrodes (metal contacts) or allow the electrodes to become soiled. Use a dry lint-free cloth to wipe away any dirt. • T o avoid damage caused by static electric[...]

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    - 32 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia™ (continued) Slide the SmartMedia TM cover release knob in the direction of the arrow 1 to open the cover 2 . The cover opens 2 . Gently insert the SmartMedia™ as far as it can go with the SmartM[...]

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    - 33 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia™ (continued) Removing SmartMedia™ IMPORTANT • Never open the SmartMedia™ cover or remove the SmartMedia™ while data is being recorded to the SmartMedia™ (viewfinder LED is lit red). This [...]

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    - 34 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About SmartMedia™ (continued) Write-protect area Stick er Close the SmartMedia™ cover . Write Pr otection T o prevent valuable data from being erased, attach the write- protect sticker at the write-pr otect area.[...]

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    - 35 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions The text, numbers and icons that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the curr ent settings. The LCD monitor automatically turns ON if necessar y even if it is set to OFF . For details on the [ ] playba[...]

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    - 36 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions In [ ] mode * Histogram A histogram is a graphic representation of the tones of the subject. The horizontal axis of the histogram shows the brightness (increasing brightness from left to right) and the vertical axis [...]

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    - 37 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions LCD Monitor Display (during photography) (continued) In [ ] mode Memo • The size of the data to be recorded varies accor ding to the amount of detail in the subject image. So, the number of images that can be photo[...]

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    - 38 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T urning the P ower On Make sure that the SmartMedia™ is correctly loaded. ( ➲ Page 31) Press the PO WER button to turn the po wer on. When the camera is turned on, set the mode dial to the desired mode. Before p[...]

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    - 39 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Ho w to Hold Y our Camera When taking a photograph, hold the camera firmly and prevent your finger or shoulder strap from covering the lens, flash or flash sensor . Right Camera held with both hands with your arms fi[...]

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    - 40 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions How to Press the Shutter Button The shutter button can be pressed down in two stages: halfway down and fully down. When pr essed halfway down, AF (auto-focus) and AE (auto exposure) ar e set. When pressed fully down,[...]

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    - 41 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography (Auto Photography) This is the most commonly used photography mode. In this mode, exposure (combination of shutter speed and aperture) is automatically contr olled to facilitate photography . Ther e are t[...]

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    - 42 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Look through the vie wfinder to compose the picture . If you use the viewfinder to take photographs, the photography range may differ fr om the actual image. In this case, u[...]

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    - 43 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography (Auto Photography) (continued) Set the mode dial to [ ]. Look at the image on the LCD monitor to compose the picture. ☞ T o adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor ➲ Page 115 Press the shutter button[...]

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    - 44 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Setting the Image Size and Quality Set the size (number of pixels) and quality (compression ratio) of the image to be photographed. Change the setting according to how the image is to be used and the r emaining amoun[...]

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    - 45 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Setting the Image Size and Quality (continued) <Quality> [ ★★★ ] FINE : 1/5 (JPEG) compression [ ★ ★★ ] NORMAL : 1/7.5 (JPEG) compr ession (still image) [ ★★ ★ ] BASIC : 1/15 (JPEG) compr essi[...]

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    - 46 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This mode enables automatic photography according to the photographic conditions. Photographs can be taken easily in this mode as the camera automatically makes the setting suitable to the conditions. The Auto Select[...]

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    - 47 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs in a V ariety of Modes ( [ ] Mode) Set the appropriate scene mode fr om: [ ] automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings, [ ] portrait, [ ] landscape, [ ] sports, [ ] night, [ ] multi ph[...]

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    - 48 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Options Press to display option men u, press or to select options and press ENTER. Pressing ENTER selects the setting. T o cancel, press . ☞ [ ] Automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings ➲ Page 49 [ ][...]

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    - 49 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs in a V ariety of Modes ( [ ] Mode) (continued) [ ] A utomatically adjusts the focus and e xposure settings The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure settings to take photographs. [ ][...]

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    - 50 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs in a V ariety of Modes ( [ ] Mode) (continued) [ ] Sports Select this option to take photographs of fast-moving subjects. [ ] Night Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk [...]

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    - 51 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs in a V ariety of Modes ( [ ] Mode) (continued) [ ] 16-frame m ulti This mode takes 16 shots continuously at 0.13 second intervals (7.5 frames/second). The 16 photographed images are saved as one i[...]

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    - 52 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Zoom Photograph y Zoom photography allows you to take zoom shots up to 2.8 times the size or wide-angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject. Y ou can also enlarge the center of the scr een and tak[...]

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    - 53 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Zoom Photograph y (continued) Digital Zoom Photography T o set the digital zoom: 1 Press the MENU button. 2 Use or to select [DIGIT AL ZOOM] and press . 3 Use or to select [APPROVED] and press ENTER. 4 Press the MENU[...]

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    - 54 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Focus The macro photography mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 10 cm (0.33 ft) (WIDE side setting) to 80 cm (2.62 ft). This camera cannot focus on subjects within 10 cm (0.33 ft) (W[...]

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    - 55 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions When the self-timer is used, the camera automatically takes a picture after the pr eset time (2 or 10 seconds). Set the mode dial to [ ] [ ] or [ ]. Press the self-timer button while viewing the status display area. [...]

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    - 56 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y Using the Flash In the default setting, the flash will be automatically set to function in dark places. No special setting is needed to set off the flash. The flash firing mode can be set to suit the con[...]

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    - 57 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y Using the Flash (continued) [ No display ] A uto In this mode, the flash fires automatically accor ding to the photography conditions. This mode is ideal for general photography where you ar e not tr yin[...]

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    - 58 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Y ou can manually adjust settings such as exposur e control, white balance, metering system, continuous photography mode, and take photographs at these settings. These are called “Manual settings”, which ar e sav[...]

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    - 59 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Manual Settings (continued) Press or to select the setting item. Press to display option menu, press or to select options and press ENTER. Pressing ENTER selects the setting. T o cancel, press . ☞ [EXP .] Exposure [...]

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    - 60 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Manual Settings (continued) Exposure contr ol (EXP .) [ PRG ] : Photography in program mode (default) ( ➲ Page 62) [ Av ] : Photography in apertur e-priority mode ( ➲ Page 63) [ Tv ] : Photography in shutter spee[...]

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    - 61 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Manual Settings (continued) Metering system (A.E.) The camera calculates the exposure level befor e a photograph is taken. [ ] : Multi metering (default) The exposure is measur ed and calculated for the entire area o[...]

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    - 62 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography in the Program Mode Continuous photography Exposure Compensation AEB Spot metering White balance setting Function O ~ O ~ O ~ O ~ O ~ [ PRG ] [ ] ( O : possible X : not possible) The camera automatically [...]

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    - 63 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y in the Aper ture-priority Mode In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed according to the aperture. A small aperture value p[...]

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    - 64 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y in the Aper ture-priority Mode (continued) Aperture value Shutter speed Press or to adjust the aperture value. The setting range is as follows: F8 / F6.8 / F5.6 / F4.8 / F4.0 / F3.4 / F2.9 The aperture v[...]

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    - 65 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to shutter speed. The camera automatically sets the aperture value according to the shutter speed. A fast shutter speed produces a photograph that looks as [...]

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    - 66 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photograph y in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode (continued) Aperture value Shutter speed Press or to adjust the shutter speed. The setting range is as follows: 1/1000, 1/750, 1/500, 1/350, 1/250, 1/180, 1/125, 1/90, [...]

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    - 67 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Photography in the Full Manual Mode Set the aperture and shutter speed values separately before taking a photograph. Carry out steps 1 to 2 in “Manual Settings” (page 58). Press or to select [ EXP . ]. Press to d[...]

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    - 68 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This mode is used for taking subjects that requir e several seconds to photograph such as fir ework displays at night. When using this mode, be sure to use a tripod to keep the camera stable and pr event distor tion [...]

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    - 69 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Exposure Compensation Exposure Setting V alue This setting allows you to intentionally lighten or darken the entire image. Use this setting when the optimum brightness (exposure) cannot be obtained, for example, when[...]

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    - 70 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Exposure Compensation (continued) Effective Subjects and Set V alues ● Positive (+) Compensation • Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper) • Backlit portraits • V ery bright scenes (such as [...]

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    - 71 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Shots With the A utomatic Exposure Brac keting (AEB Photograph y) When it is difficult to determine the necessary exposure compensation, this mode will automatically set the camera to photograph three consecu[...]

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    - 72 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs Continuousl y (Burst Photograph y) In this mode, photographs are taken continuously at a maximum speed of 0.8 second intervals. The maximum number of photographs that can be taken continuously is [...]

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    - 73 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfwa y , and press it down fully . ➲ Pag e 4 0 The maximum number of photography that can be taken continuously is three. If you release the shutter button befor[...]

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    - 74 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking Photographs Continuously (Burst Photograph y) (continued) Use to select [ ] and press ENTER. The image is saved or erased, and the camera is then ready to take photographs. Memo • Y ou can also carry out st[...]

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    - 75 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Make a movie of moving images. Audio can also be recor ded. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfwa y , and press it down fully . ➲ Pa g e 40 Photography begins. The maxi[...]

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    - 76 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) This menu is for setting the basic settings to be used for photography in the [ ], [ ] or [ ] photography modes. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU bu[...]

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    - 77 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions PREVIEW This setting allows you to display a photographed image on the LCD monitor for two seconds immediately after you have taken the shot. This allows you to check the composition and brightness of the photographe[...]

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    - 78 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) ISO [ ] Sets the color mode and photographic sensitivity at which the image is to be recor ded. W arning: Noise increases when the ISO is changed to higher [...]

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    - 79 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Changing the Preset Conditions (RECORDING MENU) (continued) SHARPNESS Sets the sharpness at which the image is to be recor ded. [NORMAL] : Normal sharpness (default) [SOFT] : Soft effect [HARD] : Hard ef fect CONTRAS[...]

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    - 80 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Playing Back Photographed Images (Single-Frame Playback) Play back photographed still images one image at a time. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last recor ded image appears on the LCD monitor . ☞ T o adjust the bri[...]

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    - 81 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Playing Back Movies Play back movies that you have recor ded. Audio can also be played back. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last recor ded image appears on the LCD monitor . ☞ T o adjust the brightness of the LCD mo[...]

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    - 82 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions During playback During pause 2x-speed playback • 2x-speed playback is performed for the duration that is held down. Canceling pause • After pause is cancelled, playback resumes at the last state that was active b[...]

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    - 83 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Displaying a List of Images (Thumbnail Display) Nine reduced images are simultaneously displayed on the LCD monitor . This manual calls this display “thumbnail display .” This feature is useful, for example, when[...]

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    - 84 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Enlarging Photographed Images (Zoom Playback) Entire image Current position of enlargement Enlarges selected portions of images being played back at two levels. Images can be displayed enlarged when being played back[...]

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    - 85 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Auto Playback (Slideshow) Automatically play back one image at a time in order . This feature is not supported in the movie mode. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor . Press the [...]

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    - 86 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Playback of Multi Image Pictures Automatically plays back the 16 images photographed in the multi photography mode in quick succession. Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor . Use [...]

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    - 87 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erases images one image at a time. Note: Images cannot be erased when they are pr otected ( ➲ Page 106) or the Smar tMedia™ is write-protected ( ➲ Page 34). Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. When [ ] i[...]

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    - 88 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erasing Images (Erase Frame) (continued) T o contin ue erasing images, repeat the abo ve procedure from step 2. Memo • When [PROTECTED] is displayed on the LCD monitor , cancel the pr otection ( ➲ Page 108) or re[...]

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    - 89 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Erases selected folders and all contents currently r ecorded to the SmartMedia™ loaded on your camera. There are two ways of erasing images, by individual folders or by all folders. Note: Images cannot be erased wh[...]

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    - 90 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select [ ] or [ ] and press ENTER. [ ] : Erases images in the currently selected folder and folders. [ ] : Erases all folders recorded on the SmartMedia™. The images or folders are erased, and the camera [...]

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    - 91 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Formatting the SmartMedia™ Formatting erases all images and reformats the SmartMedia™ loaded in your camera. Protected images ( ➲ Page 106) are also erased. SmartMedia™ cannot be formatted if it is write-prot[...]

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    - 92 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About Folders When playing back the photographed images (still images and movies), you can select any image in any folder as you like by the folder button. How to select the folder Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last [...]

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    - 93 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions About Folders (continued) Memo • When taking photographs, it is not possible to select a folder for recor ding images. Pressing the folder button will create a new folder . The subsequently photographed images are [...]

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    - 94 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Reducing the Image Size (Resize) Changes FULL size (2400 x 1600 pixels) images to HALF size (1200 x 800 pixels), and further to SMALL size (720 x 480 pixels), and overwrites an old FULL size image with the new size i[...]

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    - 95 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select [RESIZE] and press . The RESIZE menu is displayed. If there ar e no images that can be resized, or if a movie folder is selected, a message appears on screen and the scr een returns to the PLA YBACK [...]

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    - 96 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Compressing Images (Quality) Compresses images down to half of their size or mor e, and overwrites an old size image with a newly compressed image. Compressing a pr eviously saved image when the SmartMedia™ has run[...]

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    - 97 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select [QUALITY], and press . The SET -UP menu is displayed. If there ar e no images that can be compressed, or if a movie folder is selected, a message appears on screen and the screen returns to the PLA Y[...]

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    - 98 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Copies images stored on the SmartMedia™. This feature is useful when you want to copy an image fr om one SmartMedia™ to another . Set the mode dial to [ ]. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor . Press [...]

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    - 99 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select the desired image, and press ENTER. This selects the image to be copied, and [ ] is displayed under the image. T o cancel a selection, press ENTER again. If you want to copy two or more images, r epe[...]

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    - 100 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Use or to select [OK], and press ENTER. The screen indicating that the image is being copied appears. T o quit copying, select [CANCEL], and press ENTER. If the SmartMedia™ has insufficient memory space, [CARD FUL[...]

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    - 101 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Copy Images (continued) The image No. for copying When images are copied, the frame No. is not copied. The frame No. becomes: • Still images : When the SmartMedia™ at the copy destination contains the folder [xx[...]

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    - 102 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Print Information The number of prints or the image date can be set in a DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) file for images to be printed (developed). ( ➲ Additional Information, Glossary .) This feature applies to[...]

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    - 103 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Print Information (continued) Press or to select [SELECT] or [ALL], and press ENTER. [SELECT] : Sets one image at a time. [ALL] : Sets all images at once. Set the number of prints and date. 1 Press or to select the [...]

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    - 104 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Press or to select [EXECUTE], and press ENTER. The DPOF information file is created, and the screen r etur ns to the initial display when the operation ends. T o continue setting, select [CHANGE SETTINGS]. T o quit [...]

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    - 105 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Memo • When the SmartMedia™ already contains a DPOF information file, the message “RECREA TE DPOF FILE?” is sometimes displayed. Note that if you select [YES], the file is overwritten, and the information of[...]

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    - 106 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Images This feature pr events images from being erased. IMPORTANT • Formatting erases all the images on a Smar tMedia™, regar dless of whether they are protected or not. • T o pr otect the entire Sm[...]

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    - 107 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Images (continued) Use or to select [PROTECT] and press . The PROTECT menu is displayed. Use or to select the desired image to protect, and press ENTER. This fixes the image to be protected, and [ ] is di[...]

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    - 108 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Protecting Images (continued) Removing the Protection Carry out steps 1 to 3 in “Pr otecting An Image” ( ➲ Page 106). Use or to select the image to unprotect, and press ENTER. This fixes the images whose prote[...]

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    - 109 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions This feature allows you to set up the default settings for using your camera in addition to image-r elated settings. This is called “setup”. The following items can be changed in the SET -UP mode: AUTO POWER OFF[...]

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    - 110 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) Press . The tab menu is displayed. ☞ How to set the time ( ➲ Page 114) Use or to change the setting in the tab menu, and press ENTER. T o cancel changing of settings, press . T[...]

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    - 111 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions YEAR MONTH DA Y Hour Minute OK CANCEL Basic Settings ( mode) (continued) SOUND Sets whether or not to sound the beep tone. [ON] : Sounds the beep tone according to the operating state or operation. (default) [OFF] :[...]

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    - 112 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions OSD LANGUAGE Set the display language of menus displayed on the LCD monitor . [English] : English (default) [ ] : Japanese All descriptions in this Instruction Manual are for when the display language is set to [ENG[...]

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    - 113 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Press or to select the number you desired to set, and press or ENTER. The SIZE item is reversely displayed in white. Press or to select the size you desired, and press or ENTER. The QUALITY item is reversely display[...]

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    - 114 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions SYSTEM INFO. Sets whether or not to return the settings in the SETUP MENU to the original factory settings. TIME&DA TE, OSD LANGUAGE will not be r eset. Carry out steps 1 to 2 on page 109. Select [SYSTEM INFO.] [...]

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    - 115 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness This adjustment adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor and not the brightness of the recor ded image. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the MENU button. The REC[...]

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    - 116 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Playback Mode) This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when playing back photographed images. Y ou can switch the display to show a list of detailed information (size, co[...]

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    - 117 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Button and LCD Monitor Display (In Photography Mode) This item switches the display on the LCD monitor when taking photographs. Set the mode dial to [ ], [ ] or [ ]. Press the display/info button. Each press of the [...]

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    - 118 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions [ ], [ ] or [ ] AE or AF are locked with the shutter button held half down. [ ] Standby mode [ ], [ ] or [ ] Self-timer in operation at a handshake alarm . [Power ON] Writing to SmartMedia™ in progr ess Photograph[...]

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    - 119 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking and Playing Bac k Photographs on a TV T elevision sets can be used to compose images for photography or playback. T o do this, the camera must first be connected to the TV . We recommend using the AC adapter[...]

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    - 120 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T aking and Playing Bac k Photographs on a TV (continued) T ake photographs or pla y them back. Details of operation are the same as taking photographs and playing them back on the LCD monitor . ☞ How to take phot[...]

  • Page 125

    - 121 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T ransferring Images to a PC Y ou can transfer images photographed on your camera to a PC using the packaged CD-ROM and USB cable. Images recor ded on Smar tMedia™ can also be transferred to a PC using the PC car [...]

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    - 122 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Separatel y Sold Accessories The following items are also available as separately sold items. ☞ Relationship between your camera and accessories ➲ Connecting to Other Devices (page 123) For details on these acce[...]

  • Page 127

    - 123 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Connecting to Other Devices SmartMedia™ Floppy disk adapter PC card adapter PC Printer Software application (CD-ROM) (provided) USB cable (provided) (PC/AV) AV cable (provided) (DC IN 5V) AC adapter (sold separate[...]

  • Page 128

    - 124 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Specifications Camera Body SmartMedia™ (3.3V) 2/4/8/16/32/64/128MB compatible JPEG-compliant Exif V er . 2.1-compliant DCF V er . 1.0-compliant Quality Mode FINE ★★★ NORMAL ★★ BASIC ★ Frame Size Photog[...]

  • Page 129

    - 125 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Pickup elements Sensitivity Lens Focal length Viewfinder Auto-focus Exposure Control Aperture Shutter speed White balance Focal range Standard Macro Self-Timer Modes Effective range 1/1.8” CCD sensor (total number[...]

  • Page 130

    - 126 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Date/Time Automatic calendar function LCD monitor ( *1 ) I/O terminal Power supply Operating conditions Camera dimensions Weight Specifications (continued) Simultaneously recor ded to image data (Exif file format) A[...]

  • Page 131

    - 127 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Specifications (continued) Power supply AC230V 50Hz Rated Input Capacity 120 mA Rated Output DC5.0V 1.5A Operating temperature 0 ° C ~ +40 ° C Storage temperature –10 ° C ~ +70 ° C Dimensions 49.5 mm (1.9”) [...]

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    - 128 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions W arnings and Messa g es Display ed on LCD Monitor The following warnings, messages and icons are displayed on the LCD monitor and the status display . Meaning Batteries are partially used. Battery power is nearing [...]

  • Page 133

    - 129 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions W arnings and Messages Displa yed on LCD Monitor (continued) Display Meaning There are no fr ee folders on the SmartMedia™ to copy image data to. There is a parameter that is not supported in the DPOF setting file[...]

  • Page 134

    - 130 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T roub leshooting First check the warning displayed on the LCD monitor ( ➲ Page 128) and the color of the viewfinder LED ( ➲ Page 118). Then check the following items. Remedy Replace with new batteries. Plug the[...]

  • Page 135

    - 131 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T roubleshooting (contin ued) Causes The mode dial has been changed to another setting. The flash is set to Suppressed Flash mode. Y ou pr essed the shutter button while the flash was charging. The camera is set to [...]

  • Page 136

    - 132 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions T roubleshooting (contin ued) Causes The camera is in the PC mode. Both the battery and AC adapter are removed with the power still on. Problem Nothing is displayed even through the LCD monitor is set to ON. The set[...]

  • Page 137

    - 133 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions Glossary ● AF/AE AF (auto-focus) ··· A function for automatically focusing your camera. AE ··· A function for automatically setting your camera’ s exposure. AF/AE lock ··· Locking of the focus and expos[...]

  • Page 138

    - 134 - Getting Ready T aking Photographs Playing Back Images Other Applications Additional Information Erasing Images Handy Functions ● SmartMedia™ Name of a recor ding medium defined by the SSFDC Forum. This recor ding medium can be used over and over again. ● Formatting T ransforming the contents of the SmartMedia™ to a recordable state.[...]

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