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Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-20) that comes 1 with the camera (page 31). • It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge. 2. Load the battery into the camera. (page 34). 1 2 [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. -T+ 2 Stopper 3 17 QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1.
Charge the rechargeable litium ion battery (NP-20) that comes 1 with the camera (page 31). • It takes about 90 minutes to achieve a full charge. 2. Load the battery into the camera. (page 34). 1 2 [CHARGE] lamp lights red during charging. [CHARGE] lamp goes out when charging is complete. -T+ 2 Stopper 3 17 QUICK START GUIDE QUICK START GUIDE First, charge the battery! 1.
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...Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Manual • When you select Auto Flash as the flash mode, and then disappears. • If the camera detects that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually...will appear when the shutter button is selected, the flash on the camera. REC Mode I Screen Indicators 1234567 8 9 J 0 I A H B C D G FE 1 Flash mode indicator (page 63) Auto Flash Flash Off Flash On Soft Flash Red-eye reduction • appears momentarily when you select Auto with Key Customize...
...Daylight Fluorescent Tungsten Manual • When you select Auto Flash as the flash mode, and then disappears. • If the camera detects that the example screens in this chapter are for illustrative purposes only. They do not exactly match the screen contents actually...will appear when the shutter button is selected, the flash on the camera. REC Mode I Screen Indicators 1234567 8 9 J 0 I A H B C D G FE 1 Flash mode indicator (page 63) Auto Flash Flash Off Flash On Soft Flash Red-eye reduction • appears momentarily when you select Auto with Key Customize...
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... (page 82) G Battery capacity (page 36) H Histogram (page 109) I Anti Shake indicator (page 94) J Focus frame (page 52) • Focusing complete: Green • Focusing failed: Red NOTE • An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn off Icon Help if...
... (page 82) G Battery capacity (page 36) H Histogram (page 109) I Anti Shake indicator (page 94) J Focus frame (page 52) • Focusing complete: Green • Focusing failed: Red NOTE • An out of range aperture, shutter speed, or ISO sensitivity setting causes the corresponding monitor screen value to turn off Icon Help if...
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...) Multi Center Weighted Spot Flash On Flash Off Soft Flash Red-eye reduction C Recording types Auto recording, easy BEST SHOT D Battery capacity (page 36) E Histogram (page 109) F EV value (page 82) IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. 28 B
...) Multi Center Weighted Spot Flash On Flash Off Soft Flash Red-eye reduction C Recording types Auto recording, easy BEST SHOT D Battery capacity (page 36) E Histogram (page 109) F EV value (page 82) IMPORTANT! • Some information may not display properly if you display an image that was recorded using a different digital camera model. 28 B
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... and with the configuration of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Before trying to use the battery charger in another country, be sure to turn red. • Charging will take about 90 minutes. [CHARGE] lamp Battery Charger AC power cord NOTE • The bundled battery charger is designed for operation with...
... and with the configuration of 100V to 240V AC, 50/60Hz. Before trying to use the battery charger in another country, be sure to turn red. • Charging will take about 90 minutes. [CHARGE] lamp Battery Charger AC power cord NOTE • The bundled battery charger is designed for operation with...
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...the power outlet and remove the battery whenever you start charging or if it . • Always unplug the battery charger from the camera can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with TV and radio reception. Charging will enter a standby... state, which is indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red. • Charging the battery while it . • Charging the battery may cause interference with a dry cloth to the allowable charging temperature...
...the power outlet and remove the battery whenever you start charging or if it . • Always unplug the battery charger from the camera can make proper charging impossible. Be sure to wipe contacts and terminals occasionally with TV and radio reception. Charging will enter a standby... state, which is indicated when the [CHARGE] lamp turns red. • Charging the battery while it . • Charging the battery may cause interference with a dry cloth to the allowable charging temperature...
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... monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to focus the image. • When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this: The image is not in focus. Continuous Shutter mode White balance Focus mode Flash mode... value*1 Shutter speed value*2 53 Operation lamp G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation When you press the shutter button half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity. Press the ...
... monitor screen uses various indicators and icons to focus the image. • When you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this: The image is not in focus. Continuous Shutter mode White balance Focus mode Flash mode... value*1 Shutter speed value*2 53 Operation lamp G Operation Lamp and Focus Frame Operation When you press the shutter button half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image, and displays the shutter speed value, the aperture value, and the ISO sensitivity. Press the ...
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...Always use soft flash, regardless of exposure conditions (Soft Flash) Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required Select this setting: * appears momentarily when you ...through the flash mode settings described below . In the REC mode, press [̄] ( ). • Each press of the flash is shown below on zoom factor. 1. BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you select Auto as the flash mode, and then...
...Always use soft flash, regardless of exposure conditions (Soft Flash) Fire a pre-flash followed by image recording with flash, reducing the chance of red-eye in the image (Redeye reduction) In this case, the flash fires automatically when required Select this setting: * appears momentarily when you ...through the flash mode settings described below . In the REC mode, press [̄] ( ). • Each press of the flash is shown below on zoom factor. 1. BASIC IMAGE RECORDING Using the Flash Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you select Auto as the flash mode, and then...
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You can cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the image. Note, however, that this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. I Soft Flash Select (Soft Flash) as the flash mode when backlighting causes your subject whenever you ... range that is covered by using a lower ISO Sensitivity setting. The initial flashes are in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of the eye. 64 I About Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to suppress flash intensity and shoot with a soft feel. The final flash is enough light to...
You can cause large amounts of digital noise to appear in the image. Note, however, that this camera fires a number of times when you record an image. I Soft Flash Select (Soft Flash) as the flash mode when backlighting causes your subject whenever you ... range that is covered by using a lower ISO Sensitivity setting. The initial flashes are in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of the eye. 64 I About Red-eye Reduction Using the flash to suppress flash intensity and shoot with a soft feel. The final flash is enough light to...
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... shutter button, call out to fire *1 Flashes green when the image is not focused while using redeye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work very well if the subjects are looking directly at the camera while the pre-flash operation is ready to the subjects so they all look at the... lamp When the operation lamp is this: Flashing amber Lit or flashing green *1 It means this: Flash unit is charging Flash unit is performed. • Red-eye reduction may not work unless the people in the image are located far away from the camera. BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT!
... shutter button, call out to fire *1 Flashes green when the image is not focused while using redeye reduction. • Red-eye reduction does not work very well if the subjects are looking directly at the camera while the pre-flash operation is ready to the subjects so they all look at the... lamp When the operation lamp is this: Flashing amber Lit or flashing green *1 It means this: Flash unit is charging Flash unit is performed. • Red-eye reduction may not work unless the people in the image are located far away from the camera. BASIC IMAGE RECORDING IMPORTANT!
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... images under dim lighting without the flash can result in accordance with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse. • When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in abnormal image colors. Use [̇] and [̈] to use, and ...timer", and then press [̈]. 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to record three images. 1. BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in step 4 disables the self-timer. 68
... images under dim lighting without the flash can result in accordance with another light source (daylight, fluorescent light, etc.) can cause digital noise, which makes images appear coarse. • When red-eye reduction ( ) is selected, flash intensity is adjusted automatically in abnormal image colors. Use [̇] and [̈] to use, and ...timer", and then press [̈]. 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to record three images. 1. BASIC IMAGE RECORDING • When the flash is turned off ( ), mount the camera on a tripod to record images in step 4 disables the self-timer. 68
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The following is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp. Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to record the image. 75 In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Compose the image so the main subject is within the ... As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this: The image is not focused. 5.
The following is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp. Range: 40cm to ∞ (1.3´ to ∞) • Using optical zoom causes the above range to record the image. 75 In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Compose the image so the main subject is within the ... As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you see this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp Red focus frame Flashing green operation lamp It means this: The image is not focused. 5.
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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of histogram results when the overall image is dark. This type of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) components is too far to perform exposure compensation whenever you can adjust exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 82...means that is too far to the right may result in the REC mode. This histogram can use key customization (page 112) to configure the camera to the left may result in an image. This type of the color components in "black out" of the dark areas of an image....
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • An RGB histogram that shows the distribution of histogram results when the overall image is dark. This type of R (red), G (green), and B (blue) components is too far to perform exposure compensation whenever you can adjust exposure compensation while viewing the on-screen histogram (page 82...means that is too far to the right may result in the REC mode. This histogram can use key customization (page 112) to configure the camera to the left may result in an image. This type of the color components in "black out" of the dark areas of an image....
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...;] to select the setting you want , and then press [SET]. • Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple IMPORTANT! • Using the camera's filter feature produces the same effect as attaching a color filter to the lens. Use [̆] and [̄] to control the... 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function The camera's filter function lets you alter the tint of image outlines. 1. Select the "Quality" tab, select "Filter", and then press [̈]. 3.
...;] to select the setting you want , and then press [SET]. • Available filter settings are: Off, B/W, Sepia, Red, Green, Blue, Yellow, Pink, Purple IMPORTANT! • Using the camera's filter feature produces the same effect as attaching a color filter to the lens. Use [̆] and [̄] to control the... 1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function The camera's filter function lets you alter the tint of image outlines. 1. Select the "Quality" tab, select "Filter", and then press [̈]. 3.
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... cut operation Do this: Press [̇] or [̈]. PLAYBACK I To cut everything after a specific frame 1. Press [SET]. Press [̇] or [̈]. Press [MENU]. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will pause movie playback. 2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the operation you want the cut . 135...
... cut operation Do this: Press [̇] or [̈]. PLAYBACK I To cut everything after a specific frame 1. Press [SET]. Press [̇] or [̈]. Press [MENU]. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will pause movie playback. 2. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the operation you want the cut . 135...
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... be cut. 7. Use [̆] and [̄] to step 4, search for the cut mode. 137 When the cut end screen is displayed, press [̄]. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will remain on the display as the cut operation Do this : Fast forward or fast reverse playback...
... be cut. 7. Use [̆] and [̄] to step 4, search for the cut mode. 137 When the cut end screen is displayed, press [̄]. • The red portion of the indicator bar shows what part will remain on the display as the cut operation Do this : Fast forward or fast reverse playback...
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... / (Daylight) / (Overcast) / (Shade) / N (Day White Fluorescent) / D (Daylight Fluorescent) / (Tungsten) / Manual Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 Multi / Center weighted / Spot Off / B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Pink / Purple +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2 +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2 +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2 +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2 Auto / Off G Set Up Tab Menu Sounds Startup File No...
... / (Daylight) / (Overcast) / (Shade) / N (Day White Fluorescent) / D (Daylight Fluorescent) / (Tungsten) / Manual Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 Multi / Center weighted / Spot Off / B/W / Sepia / Red / Green / Blue / Yellow / Pink / Purple +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2 +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2 +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2 +2 / +1 / 0 / -1 / -2 Auto / Off G Set Up Tab Menu Sounds Startup File No...
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... flashes twice per second, and Pattern 3 flashes four times per second. I REC Mode Operation Lamp Self-timer lamp Meaning Green Red Amber Red Operational (Power on, Lit recording enabled) Pattern 3 Flash is off. / Sleep Lit state Pattern 2 Storing image Pattern 1 ...Storing movie data / processing image data Self-timer countdown Pattern 1 (10 to 3 seconds) Self-timer countdown Pattern 2 (3 to indicate the current operational status of the camera...
... flashes twice per second, and Pattern 3 flashes four times per second. I REC Mode Operation Lamp Self-timer lamp Meaning Green Red Amber Red Operational (Power on, Lit recording enabled) Pattern 3 Flash is off. / Sleep Lit state Pattern 2 Storing image Pattern 1 ...Storing movie data / processing image data Self-timer countdown Pattern 1 (10 to 3 seconds) Self-timer countdown Pattern 2 (3 to indicate the current operational status of the camera...
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APPENDIX Operation Lamp Self-timer lamp Meaning Green Red Amber Red Memory card problem / Pattern 2 Memory card is flashing green. Doing so will cause recorded images to be registered. Memory card is locked. / Lit Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error Pattern 3 Low battery alert Pattern 3 Formatting card Pattern 3 Powering down IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the operation lamp is unformatted. / BEST SHOT setup cannot be lost. 224
APPENDIX Operation Lamp Self-timer lamp Meaning Green Red Amber Red Memory card problem / Pattern 2 Memory card is flashing green. Doing so will cause recorded images to be registered. Memory card is locked. / Lit Cannot create folder. / Memory is full. / Write error Pattern 3 Low battery alert Pattern 3 Formatting card Pattern 3 Powering down IMPORTANT! • When you are using a memory card, never remove the card from the camera while the operation lamp is unformatted. / BEST SHOT setup cannot be lost. 224
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..., keystone correction, color correction, MOTION PRINT, movie editing Memory card problem / Memory card is full. Low battery alert I PLAY Mode Operation Lamp Green Red Lit Pattern 3 Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 Selftimer lamp Red Meaning Operational (Power on, recording enabled) One of the following operations is being performed. [CHARGE] lamp [CHARGE] lamp Meaning Lit...
..., keystone correction, color correction, MOTION PRINT, movie editing Memory card problem / Memory card is full. Low battery alert I PLAY Mode Operation Lamp Green Red Lit Pattern 3 Pattern 2 Lit Pattern 3 Selftimer lamp Red Meaning Operational (Power on, recording enabled) One of the following operations is being performed. [CHARGE] lamp [CHARGE] lamp Meaning Lit...