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... Operating Parts 17 Monitor Indications 18 Getting Started 21 Attaching the Strap 21 Powering the Camera 22 Charging the Battery 22 Installing the Battery 23 Using the AC Adapter 26 Installing the SD Memory Card 28 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 31 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........32 Turning the Camera On and Off 34 Playback Mode 35 Initial Settings 36 Setting the Display Language 36 Setting the Date and Time 38 Quick Start 40 Taking...
... Operating Parts 17 Monitor Indications 18 Getting Started 21 Attaching the Strap 21 Powering the Camera 22 Charging the Battery 22 Installing the Battery 23 Using the AC Adapter 26 Installing the SD Memory Card 28 Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures 31 Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies ...........32 Turning the Camera On and Off 34 Playback Mode 35 Initial Settings 36 Setting the Display Language 36 Setting the Date and Time 38 Quick Start 40 Taking...
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... 68 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode 70 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode 72 Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode 74 Using the Self-timer 76 Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode 77 Using the Zoom 78 Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode 81 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation 84 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 85 Setting the Shooting Functions 87 Selecting the Focus Mode 87 Selecting the Flash Mode 89 Selecting the Recorded Pixels 91 Selecting the Quality Level 93 Adjusting the White Balance 94 Setting the...
... 68 Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode 70 Taking Pictures of Children (Kids Mode 72 Taking Panoramic Pictures (Digital Panorama Mode 74 Using the Self-timer 76 Taking a Series of Pictures (Continuous Shooting Mode 77 Using the Zoom 78 Using the Digital Wide Function (Digital Wide Mode 81 Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation 84 Displaying Shooting Information in Capture Mode 85 Setting the Shooting Functions 87 Selecting the Focus Mode 87 Selecting the Flash Mode 89 Selecting the Recorded Pixels 91 Selecting the Quality Level 93 Adjusting the White Balance 94 Setting the...
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...-Image Display 130 Deleting All Images and Sound Files 132 Recovering Deleted Images 133 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........ 134 Editing and Printing Images 136 Editing Images 136 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize 136 Cropping Images 138 Copying Images and Sound Files 139 Using the Digital Filters 141 Red-eye Compensation 144 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite 145 Editing Movies 147 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF 149 Printing Single Images 149 Printing All Images 151 Printing Using PictBridge 152 Connecting the Camera to the Printer...
...-Image Display 130 Deleting All Images and Sound Files 132 Recovering Deleted Images 133 Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect) ........ 134 Editing and Printing Images 136 Editing Images 136 Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize 136 Cropping Images 138 Copying Images and Sound Files 139 Using the Digital Filters 141 Red-eye Compensation 144 Adding a Frame (Frame Composite 145 Editing Movies 147 Setting the Printing Service (DPOF 149 Printing Single Images 149 Printing All Images 151 Printing Using PictBridge 152 Connecting the Camera to the Printer...
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...Recording a Voice Memo 160 Playing Back a Voice Memo 161 Settings 162 Camera Settings 162 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory 162 Changing the Sound Settings 163 Changing the Date and Time 165 Setting the World Time 167 Changing the Display Language 169 Changing the Image Folder Name 170 Changing the USB Connection Mode 171 Changing the Video Output Format 172 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 173 Using the Power Saving Function 174 Setting Auto Power Off 175 Setting the Quick Zoom Function 176 Setting the Guide Display 177 Resetting to Default Settings...
...Recording a Voice Memo 160 Playing Back a Voice Memo 161 Settings 162 Camera Settings 162 Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory 162 Changing the Sound Settings 163 Changing the Date and Time 165 Setting the World Time 167 Changing the Display Language 169 Changing the Image Folder Name 170 Changing the USB Connection Mode 171 Changing the Video Output Format 172 Adjusting the Brightness of the Display 173 Using the Power Saving Function 174 Setting Auto Power Off 175 Setting the Quick Zoom Function 176 Setting the Guide Display 177 Resetting to Default Settings...
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A guide on the display lets you want to take pictures easily using standard settings. (p.63) Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! Easy-to use them. (p.53, p.59) A shooting mode guide is selected. (p.53, p.59) Use the Green Mode to play back. 13 With the Optio M50, you can display recorded images and sound files by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for a few buttons. The user-friendly design of the Optio M50 enables easy operation with...
A guide on the display lets you want to take pictures easily using standard settings. (p.63) Display Images and Sound Files in Calendar Format! Easy-to use them. (p.53, p.59) A shooting mode guide is selected. (p.53, p.59) Use the Green Mode to play back. 13 With the Optio M50, you can display recorded images and sound files by choosing the appropriate icon, you can select the shooting mode (p.53) and choose the optimal settings for a few buttons. The user-friendly design of the Optio M50 enables easy operation with...
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...) 3 Flash mode (p.89) 4 Drive mode (p.76, p.77) 5 Camera shake warning (p.85) 6 Focus mode (p.87) 7 Digital zoom icon (p.78) Intelligent zoom icon (p.78) 8 Memory status (p.34) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 9 Remaining image storage capacity 10 Battery level indicator (p.25) 11 Focus frame (p.40) 12 EV compensation (p.84) 13 Date and time (p.38) 14 World time setting (p.167) 15 Date Imprint icon (p.105) 16 Shutter speed 17 Aperture * 16 and 17 appear only when the shutter release button...
...) 3 Flash mode (p.89) 4 Drive mode (p.76, p.77) 5 Camera shake warning (p.85) 6 Focus mode (p.87) 7 Digital zoom icon (p.78) Intelligent zoom icon (p.78) 8 Memory status (p.34) + : Built-in memory (without card) a : SD Memory Card r : Card is write-protected 9 Remaining image storage capacity 10 Battery level indicator (p.25) 11 Focus frame (p.40) 12 EV compensation (p.84) 13 Date and time (p.38) 14 World time setting (p.167) 15 Date Imprint icon (p.105) 16 Shutter speed 17 Aperture * 16 and 17 appear only when the shutter release button...
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... date and time (p.38) w : Still Picture Playback A10 Four-way controller guide Mode (p.59) A11 Key lock icon (p.64) P : Digital SR (p.122) A12 Face Priority icon (p.56) A2 Folder number (p.170) B1 Bright portion (blinks red) (p.19) A3 File number B2 Recorded pixels (p.91) A4 Protect icon (p.134) B3 Quality (p.93) A5 Voice memo icon (p.161) B4 White balance (p.94) A6 Battery level indicator (p.25) B5 AE Metering (p.96) A7 Volume icon (p.161) B6 Sensitivity (p.98) A8 Memory...
... date and time (p.38) w : Still Picture Playback A10 Four-way controller guide Mode (p.59) A11 Key lock icon (p.64) P : Digital SR (p.122) A12 Face Priority icon (p.56) A2 Folder number (p.170) B1 Bright portion (blinks red) (p.19) A3 File number B2 Recorded pixels (p.91) A4 Protect icon (p.134) B3 Quality (p.93) A5 Voice memo icon (p.161) B4 White balance (p.94) A6 Battery level indicator (p.25) B5 AE Metering (p.96) A7 Volume icon (p.161) B6 Sensitivity (p.98) A8 Memory...
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... camera. Getting Started Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Battery/Card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. They are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is being recorded or read). Refer to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that the camera is unused or has been used on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of a malfunction. Use a computer or other cameras or digital devices. Captured images and sound files...
... camera. Getting Started Installing the SD Memory Card 1 Battery/Card cover SD Memory Card socket SD Memory Card This camera uses an SD Memory Card. They are saved on the SD Memory Card if a card is being recorded or read). Refer to format (initialize) an SD Memory Card that the camera is unused or has been used on the capacity of the SD Memory Card and the selected number of a malfunction. Use a computer or other cameras or digital devices. Captured images and sound files...
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... the SD Memory Card is mishandled by 1 prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. r appears on your SD Memory Card should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using or storing the card where it to the card, images or sound files are going to LOCK protects the existing data by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to a computer with a write-protect switch. In any...
... the SD Memory Card is mishandled by 1 prohibiting recording of new data, deletion of existing data or formatting of the card. r appears on your SD Memory Card should be taken when removing the SD Memory Card immediately after using or storing the card where it to the card, images or sound files are going to LOCK protects the existing data by the user. (2) when the SD Memory Card is exposed to a computer with a write-protect switch. In any...
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... 9 mode is described below. Focus frame You can change the captured area by the camera 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The image appears on the display for taking still pictures is the easiest way to ensure that is called Still Picture Capture mode. 2 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display turns green if the subject is saved to the left or right. Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Zoom/w/x button 2 Quick Start...
... 9 mode is described below. Focus frame You can change the captured area by the camera 3 Press the shutter release button halfway. The image appears on the display for taking still pictures is the easiest way to ensure that is called Still Picture Capture mode. 2 Confirm the subject and shooting information on the display turns green if the subject is saved to the left or right. Quick Start Taking Still Pictures Shutter release button Zoom/w/x button 2 Quick Start...
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... message appears, press the Green button and choose [Delete] from the menu to focus under the following conditions. The green focus frame lights on the display when the 2 shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is captured. In these cases, lock the focus on the display for 3 seconds. • When the Face Recognition function does not work, "Blinking Detection" also does not function. Quick Start Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works...
... message appears, press the Green button and choose [Delete] from the menu to focus under the following conditions. The green focus frame lights on the display when the 2 shutter release button is pressed halfway and the subject is captured. In these cases, lock the focus on the display for 3 seconds. • When the Face Recognition function does not work, "Blinking Detection" also does not function. Quick Start Using the Shutter Release Button The shutter release button works...
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... guide indications. When the [W Setting] menu is saved and the camera returns to Step 3. When the [A Rec.Mode] menu is displayed from A mode, the setting is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to capture status. The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4). The setting is saved and the camera returns to A mode by pressing the Q button. To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations...
... guide indications. When the [W Setting] menu is saved and the camera returns to Step 3. When the [A Rec.Mode] menu is displayed from A mode, the setting is displayed from Q mode, you can switch to capture status. The 3 button function differs depending on the screen. To Cancel the Changes and Continue with Menu Operations 6 Press the 4 button or the four-way controller (4). The setting is saved and the camera returns to A mode by pressing the Q button. To Save the Setting and Continue with Menu Operations...
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... Rec.Mode] menu. (p.63) • Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu item. (p.57) [W Setting] Menu Item Format 3 Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Description Page For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.162 For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, p.163 key operation sound and self-timer sound For adjusting the date, time, and date style...
... Rec.Mode] menu. (p.63) • Assigning frequently used functions to the Green button enables you to go straight to the menu item. (p.57) [W Setting] Menu Item Format 3 Sound Date Adjust World Time Language/ Folder Name USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom Guide Display Reset Description Page For formatting the SD Memory Card or built-in memory p.162 For adjusting the operation volume and playback volume, and setting the start-up sound, shutter sound, p.163 key operation sound and self-timer sound For adjusting the date, time, and date style...
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... automatically set with this mode. z Natural Skin Tone Adjusts color and brightness to reduce shaking and use a flash for capturing images. p.68 i Surf & Snow For capturing images with your hands. Keeps the camera in focus until the shutter is also recorded. p.70 H Kids For capturing moving kids. Various functions can be set. p.65 C Movie For capturing movies. p.68 e Portrait For capturing portraits. are 17 available shooting modes. 3 Item b Auto Picture...
... automatically set with this mode. z Natural Skin Tone Adjusts color and brightness to reduce shaking and use a flash for capturing images. p.68 i Surf & Snow For capturing images with your hands. Keeps the camera in focus until the shutter is also recorded. p.70 H Kids For capturing moving kids. Various functions can be set. p.65 C Movie For capturing movies. p.68 e Portrait For capturing portraits. are 17 available shooting modes. 3 Item b Auto Picture...
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... red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. It can be corrected by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to appear red in A mode. Saving the Flash Mode 1p.106 Taking Pictures 90 The flash mode changes each time the button is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. The camera returns to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is pressed. Setting...
... red-eye phenomenon] Taking pictures using the four-way controller (23). 2 Press the 4 button. It can be corrected by illuminating the area around the subject or moving closer to the subject and zooming out to appear red in A mode. Saving the Flash Mode 1p.106 Taking Pictures 90 The flash mode changes each time the button is also an effective way of reducing red eyes. The camera returns to c (Auto + Red-eye) or d (Flash On + Red-eye) is pressed. Setting...
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... switch to move the frame. 24 25 26 27 28 29 02/2008 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button to nine-image display. 2 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to display the images in the selected folder in calendar format. Press the 4 button or y on the Zoom/f/ y button to folder display or calendar display. Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of folders with recorded images and sound files appears. Press the Green button to A mode...
... switch to move the frame. 24 25 26 27 28 29 02/2008 Press y on the Zoom/f/y button to nine-image display. 2 Press f on the Zoom/f/y button. The screen changes to display the images in the selected folder in calendar format. Press the 4 button or y on the Zoom/f/ y button to folder display or calendar display. Select a date and press the 4 button to switch to single-image display of folders with recorded images and sound files appears. Press the Green button to A mode...
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... controller 4 button Red-eye Compensation MENU Cancel OK OK Editing and Printing Images Red-eye Compensation You can only be detected on the camera. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. [Save as the original. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be used with still pictures taken with this camera. 144 An error message...
... controller 4 button Red-eye Compensation MENU Cancel OK OK Editing and Printing Images Red-eye Compensation You can only be detected on the camera. A confirmation dialog for overwriting the image appears. 5 Use the four-way controller (23) to select [Overwrite] or [Save as]. [Save as the original. • The red-eye compensation function cannot be used on movies or on images where red eyes cannot be used with still pictures taken with this camera. 144 An error message...
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World Time The World Time screen appears. The city that is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone. How to select X (Destination). Select time 3 Use the four-way controller (23) Destination DOSFTF to display the [W Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting 1/3 Format Sound Date Adjust World Time 02/02/2008 Folder Name MENU Exit Date Setting the World Time The date and time selected in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination). Setting the Destination 1 Use the four-way controller (23...
World Time The World Time screen appears. The city that is useful when taking pictures in a different time zone. How to select X (Destination). Select time 3 Use the four-way controller (23) Destination DOSFTF to display the [W Setting] menu MENU Four-way controller 4 button 3 button Setting 1/3 Format Sound Date Adjust World Time 02/02/2008 Folder Name MENU Exit Date Setting the World Time The date and time selected in a city other than the Hometown (XDestination). Setting the Destination 1 Use the four-way controller (23...
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... pressing y on the [W Setting] menu. O(On): The Quick Zoom is not available. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Quick Zoom] on the Zoom/f/y button while playing back an image. 1 2 3 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select O (On) or P (Off). Repeat the above steps to A mode or Q mode. Setting USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom MENU Cancel 2/3 PC NTSC 5sec 3min OK OK Settings 176 The camera returns to change the setting.
... pressing y on the [W Setting] menu. O(On): The Quick Zoom is not available. Use the four-way controller (45) to select [Quick Zoom] on the Zoom/f/y button while playing back an image. 1 2 3 8 Use the four-way controller (23) to select O (On) or P (Off). Repeat the above steps to A mode or Q mode. Setting USB Connection Video Out Brightness Level Power Saving Auto Power Off Quick Zoom MENU Cancel 2/3 PC NTSC 5sec 3min OK OK Settings 176 The camera returns to change the setting.
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..., 115, 125, 159, 161 Playback Mode 35 Playback Mode Palette ...... 59 Playing back movies ........ 125 Playing back sounds ....... 159 Power Saving 174 Power switch ......... 34, 44, 46 Press fully (shutter release button) ..... 41 Press halfway (shutter release button) ..... 41 Printing 152 Protect Z 134 Q Quality Level 31, 93 Quick Zoom 176 R Recorded Pixels 31, 32, 91, 110 Recording movies 108 Recording sounds 157 9 Recovering images .......... 133 Red-eye Compensation ... 144 Red-eye reduction cd 89, 90 Resetting settings 178 Resize 136 Rotating 43...
..., 115, 125, 159, 161 Playback Mode 35 Playback Mode Palette ...... 59 Playing back movies ........ 125 Playing back sounds ....... 159 Power Saving 174 Power switch ......... 34, 44, 46 Press fully (shutter release button) ..... 41 Press halfway (shutter release button) ..... 41 Printing 152 Protect Z 134 Q Quality Level 31, 93 Quick Zoom 176 R Recorded Pixels 31, 32, 91, 110 Recording movies 108 Recording sounds 157 9 Recovering images .......... 133 Red-eye Compensation ... 144 Red-eye reduction cd 89, 90 Resetting settings 178 Resize 136 Rotating 43...