Canon PowerShot SX400 IS User manual

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ENGLISH
Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Camera User Guide
© CANON INC. 2014 CEL-SV4UA210
●Make sure you read this guide, including the “Safety Precautions”
(= 11) section, before using the camera.
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Initial Information
Package Contents
Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package.
If anything is missing, contact your camera retailer.
Camera Battery Pack
NB-11LH*
Battery Charger
CB-2LF/CB-2LFE
Wrist Strap Lens Cap
(with cord)
* Do not peel off the battery pack label.
●Printed matter is also included.
●A memory card is not included (=
2).
Before Use
Compatible Memory Cards
The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of
capacity.
●SD memory cards*
●SDHC memory cards*
●SDXC memory cards*
●Eye-Fi cards
* Cards conforming to SD standards. However, not all memory cards have been
veried to work with the camera.
About Eye-Fi Cards
This product is not guaranteed to support Eye-Fi card functions (including
wireless transfer). In case of an issue with an Eye-Fi card, please check
with the card manufacturer.
Also note that an approval is required to use Eye-Fi cards in many
countries or regions. Without approval, use of the card is not permitted.
If it is unclear whether the card has been approved for use in the area,
please check with the card manufacturer.
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Part Names and Conventions in This
Guide
(3)
(6)(8) (9)
(7)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
(1) Zoom lever
Shooting: [ (telephoto)] /
[(wide angle)]
Playback: [ (magnify)] /
[(index)]
(2) Shutter button
(3) Strap mount
(4) ON/OFF button
(5) Flash
(6) Lamp
(7) Lens
(8) Tripod socket
(9) Memory card/battery cover
Preliminary Notes and Legal
Information
●Take and review some test shots initially to make sure the images
were recorded correctly. Please note that Canon Inc., its subsidiaries
and afliates, and its distributors are not liable for any consequential
damages arising from any malfunction of a camera or accessory,
including memory cards, that result in the failure of an image to be
recorded or to be recorded in a way that is machine readable.
●Images recorded by the camera shall be for personal use. Refrain
from unauthorized recording that infringes on copyright law, and note
that even for personal use, photography may contravene copyright
or other legal rights at some performances or exhibitions, or in some
commercial settings.
●For information on camera warranty or Canon Customer Support,
please refer to the warranty information provided with your camera
User Manual Kit.
●Although the LCD monitor is produced under extremely high-precision
manufacturing conditions and more than 99.99% of the pixels meet
design specications, in rare cases some pixels may be defective
or may appear as red or black dots. This does not indicate camera
damage or affect recorded images.
●The LCD monitor may be covered with a thin plastic lm for protection
against scratches during shipment. If covered, remove the lm before
using the camera.
●When the camera is used over an extended period, it may become
warm. This does not indicate damage.
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
●Shooting modes and on-screen icons and text are indicated in
brackets.
●: Important information you should know
●: Notes and tips for expert camera use
●=xx: Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents
a page number)
●Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings.
●For convenience, all supported memory cards are simply referred to as
the “memory card”.
●The symbols “ Still Images” and “ Movies” below titles indicate
how the function is used—whether for still images or movies.
(8)
(9)
(11
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(12
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(13
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(1) (6) (7)
(
5
)
(
4
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15
)(
14
) (
16
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(3)(2)
(10
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(1) Speaker
(2) Microphone
(3) AV OUT (Audio/video output) /
DIGITAL terminal
(4) Screen (LCD monitor)
(5) DC coupler cable port
(6) Indicator
(7) [ (Playback)] button
(8) Movie button
(9) [ (Auto)] button
(10) [ (Exposure compensation)] /
Up button
(11) FUNC./SET button
(12) [ (Flash)] / Right button
(13) [ (Self-timer)] / [ (Single-image
erase)] / Down button
(14) [ (Focusing range)] / Left button
(15) [ (Display)] button
(16) [ ] button
●In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera
buttons on which they appear, or which they resemble.
●The following camera buttons and controls are represented by icons.
[] Up button (10) on back
[ ] Left button (14) on back
[ ] Right button (12) on back
[ ] Down button (13) on back
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Advanced Guide
1 Camera Basics........................................................... 22
On/Off..................................................................................... 22
Power-Saving Features (Auto Power Down).............................23
Power Saving in Shooting Mode ...........................................23
Power Saving in Playback Mode...........................................23
Shutter Button ........................................................................ 23
Shooting Display Options....................................................... 24
Using the FUNC. Menu .......................................................... 24
Using the Menu Screen.......................................................... 25
Indicator Display..................................................................... 26
Clock ...................................................................................... 27
2 Auto Mode.................................................................. 28
Shooting with Camera-Determined Settings .......................... 28
Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............................................................28
Still Images/Movies ...............................................................30
Still Images............................................................................30
Movies ...................................................................................30
Scene Icons...............................................................................31
Image Stabilization Icons...........................................................32
On-Screen Frames ....................................................................32
Common, Convenient Features ............................................. 33
Zooming In Closer on Subjects (Digital Zoom)..........................33
Using the Self-Timer..................................................................33
Using the Self-Timer to Avoid Camera Shake .......................34
Customizing the Self-Timer ...................................................34
Adding a Date Stamp ................................................................35
Continuous Shooting .................................................................35
Image Customization Features .............................................. 36
Changing the Aspect Ratio........................................................36
Table of Contents
Before Use
Initial Information.............................................................. 2
Package Contents.................................................................... 2
Compatible Memory Cards....................................................... 2
About Eye-Fi Cards .....................................................................2
Preliminary Notes and Legal Information ................................. 3
Part Names and Conventions in This Guide ............................ 3
Common Camera Operations ................................................ 10
Safety Precautions ..................................................................11
Basic Guide
Basic Operations............................................................. 14
Initial Preparations.................................................................. 14
Attaching Accessories ...............................................................14
Holding the Camera...................................................................15
Charging the Battery Pack.........................................................15
Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card............................16
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card .....................16
Setting the Date and Time .........................................................17
Changing the Date and Time.................................................17
Display Language......................................................................18
Trying the Camera Out........................................................... 19
Shooting (Smart Auto) ...............................................................19
Viewing ......................................................................................20
Erasing Images .....................................................................21
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Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Adjusting Image Brightness (Exposure Compensation)............50
Locking Image Brightness / Exposure (AE Lock) ......................50
Changing the Metering Method .................................................51
Changing the ISO Speed...........................................................51
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ..................................52
Image Colors.......................................................................... 52
Adjusting White Balance............................................................52
Custom White Balance..........................................................53
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ................................53
Custom Color.........................................................................54
Shooting Range and Focusing............................................... 54
Shooting Close-Ups (Macro) .....................................................54
Shooting Distant Subjects (Innity)............................................55
Digital Tele-Converter ................................................................55
Changing the AF Frame Mode ..................................................55
Center....................................................................................55
Face AiAF..............................................................................56
Choosing Subjects to Focus On (Tracking AF) .....................56
Shooting with Servo AF .........................................................57
Changing the Focus Setting ......................................................57
Shooting with the AF Lock.........................................................58
Flash....................................................................................... 58
Changing the Flash Mode .........................................................58
Auto .......................................................................................58
On..........................................................................................58
Slow Synchro ........................................................................58
Off..........................................................................................59
Shooting with the FE Lock.........................................................59
Other Settings ........................................................................ 59
Changing the Compression Ratio (Image Quality) ....................59
Changing Image Resolution (Size)............................................37
Guidelines for Choosing Resolution Based on Paper Size
(for 4:3 Images) .....................................................................37
Red-Eye Correction ...................................................................37
Changing Movie Image Quality .................................................38
Helpful Shooting Features...................................................... 38
Displaying Grid Lines.................................................................38
Magnifying the Area in Focus ....................................................39
Checking for Closed Eyes .........................................................39
Customizing Camera Operation............................................. 40
Deactivating the AF-Assist Beam ..............................................40
Deactivating the Red-Eye Reduction Lamp...............................40
Changing the Image Display Style after Shots..........................40
Changing the Image Display Period after Shots ...................40
Changing the Screen Displayed after Shots .........................41
3 Other Shooting Modes.............................................. 42
Brightness / Color Customization (Live View Control)............ 42
Specic Scenes...................................................................... 43
Applying Special Effects......................................................... 44
Shooting with a Fish-Eye Lens Effect (Fish-Eye Effect) ............44
Shots Resembling Miniature Models (Miniature Effect).............45
Playback Speed and Estimated Playback Time
(for One-Minute Clips) ...........................................................45
Shooting with a Toy Camera Effect (Toy Camera Effect)...........46
Shooting in Monochrome...........................................................46
Special Modes for Other Purposes ........................................ 47
Using the Face Self-Timer.........................................................47
Shooting Long Exposures (Long Shutter) .................................47
4 P Mode........................................................................ 49
Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode) ....................................... 49
Image Brightness (Exposure)................................................. 50
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Tagging Images as Favorites ................................................. 72
Using the Menu .........................................................................72
Editing Still Images................................................................. 73
Resizing Images ........................................................................73
Cropping ....................................................................................73
Changing Image Color Tones (My Colors) ................................74
Correcting Image Brightness (i-Contrast) ..................................75
Correcting Red-Eye ...................................................................75
Editing Movies........................................................................ 76
6 Setting Menu.............................................................. 77
Adjusting Basic Camera Functions ........................................ 77
Silencing Camera Operations....................................................77
Adjusting the Volume.................................................................77
Hiding Hints and Tips.................................................................78
Date and Time ...........................................................................78
World Clock ...............................................................................78
Lens Retraction Timing..............................................................79
Using Eco Mode ........................................................................79
Power-Saving Adjustment .........................................................79
Screen Brightness .....................................................................80
Hiding the Start-Up Screen........................................................80
Formatting Memory Cards.........................................................80
Low-Level Formatting............................................................81
File Numbering ..........................................................................81
Date-Based Image Storage.......................................................82
Checking Certication Logos.....................................................82
Display Language......................................................................82
Adjusting Other Settings............................................................82
Restoring Defaults .....................................................................83
Changing the IS Mode Settings.................................................60
Shooting Movies with Subjects at the Same Size Shown
before Shooting .....................................................................60
5 Playback Mode .......................................................... 61
Viewing................................................................................... 61
Switching Display Modes...........................................................62
Overexposure Warning (for Image Highlights) ......................62
Histogram ..............................................................................63
Browsing and Filtering Images............................................... 63
Navigating through Images in an Index.....................................63
Finding Images Matching Specied Conditions.........................64
Image Viewing Options .......................................................... 65
Magnifying Images ....................................................................65
Viewing Slideshows...................................................................65
Changing Slideshow Settings................................................66
Auto Playback of Related Images (Smart Shufe) ....................66
Protecting Images .................................................................. 67
Using the Menu .........................................................................67
Choosing Images Individually....................................................67
Selecting a Range .....................................................................68
Protecting All Images at Once ...................................................69
Clearing All Protection at Once .............................................69
Erasing Images ...................................................................... 69
Erasing Multiple Images at Once...............................................69
Choosing a Selection Method ...............................................69
Choosing Images Individually................................................70
Selecting a Range .................................................................70
Specifying All Images at Once...............................................70
Rotating Images ..................................................................... 71
Using the Menu .........................................................................71
Deactivating Auto Rotation ........................................................71
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Adding Images to a Photobook .................................................97
Choosing a Selection Method ...............................................97
Adding Images Individually....................................................98
Adding All Images to a Photobook ........................................98
Removing All Images from a Photobook ............................... 98
Using an Eye-Fi Card............................................................. 99
Checking Connection Information .............................................99
Disabling Eye-Fi Transfer ........................................................100
8 Appendix .................................................................. 101
Troubleshooting.................................................................... 101
On-Screen Messages........................................................... 104
On-Screen Information......................................................... 105
Shooting (Information Display) ................................................105
Battery Level .......................................................................106
Playback (Detailed Information Display)..................................106
Summary of Movie Control Panel........................................107
Functions and Menu Tables ................................................. 107
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode ...........................107
FUNC. Menu............................................................................108
Shooting Tab............................................................................ 110
Set Up Tab............................................................................... 112
Playback Tab ........................................................................... 113
Print Tab .................................................................................. 113
Playback Mode FUNC. Menu .................................................. 113
Handling Precautions ............................................................114
Specications ........................................................................114
Camera Specications............................................................. 114
Digital Zoom Focal Length (35mm lm equivalent) ............. 115
Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time.............. 115
Number of Shots per Memory Card .................................... 115
Recording Time per Memory Card ...................................... 116
7 Accessories ............................................................... 84
System Map ........................................................................... 84
Optional Accessories.............................................................. 85
Power Supplies..........................................................................85
Flash Unit ..................................................................................86
Other Accessories .....................................................................86
Printer ........................................................................................86
Using Optional Accessories.................................................... 87
Playback on a TV ......................................................................87
Powering the Camera with Household Power ...........................87
Using the Software................................................................. 89
Software ....................................................................................89
Software Instruction Manual..................................................89
Checking Your Computer Environment .....................................89
Installing the Software ...............................................................90
Saving Images to a Computer ...................................................90
Printing Images ...................................................................... 92
Easy Print ..................................................................................92
Conguring Print Settings..........................................................93
Cropping Images before Printing...........................................93
Choosing Paper Size and Layout before Printing .................94
Available Layout Options.......................................................94
Printing ID Photos .................................................................94
Printing Movie Scenes...............................................................95
Movie Printing Options .......................................................... 95
Adding Images to the Print List (DPOF) ....................................95
Conguring Print Settings......................................................95
Setting Up Printing for Individual Images .............................. 96
Setting Up Printing for a Range of Images............................97
Setting Up Printing for All Images..........................................97
Clearing All Images from the Print List .................................. 97
Printing Images Added to the Print List (DPOF)....................97
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Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Flash Range ........................................................................ 116
Shooting Range................................................................... 116
Continuous Shooting Speed................................................ 116
Shutter Speed ..................................................................... 116
Aperture............................................................................... 116
Battery Pack NB-11LH......................................................... 117
Battery Charger CB-2LF/CB-2LFE...................................... 117
Index......................................................................................118
Trademarks and Licensing ..................................................120
Disclaimer............................................................................120
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Common Camera Operations
Shoot
●Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)
- =
28
Shooting people well
Portraits
(= 43)
Against Snow
(= 43)
Matching specic scenes
Low Light
(= 43)
Fireworks
(= 43)
Applying special effects
Vivid Colors
(= 44)
Poster Effect
(= 44)
Fish-Eye Effect
(= 44)
Miniature Effect
(= 45)
Toy Camera Effect
(= 46)
Monochrome
(= 46)
●While adjusting image settings (Live View Control)
- =
42
●Focus on faces
- =
28, = 43, = 56
●Without using the ash (Flash Off)
- =
28
●Include yourself in the shot (Self-Timer)
- =
33, = 47
●Add a date stamp
- =
35
View
●View images (Playback Mode)
- =
61
●Automatic playback (Slideshow)
- =
65
●On a TV
- =
87
●On a computer
- =
89
●Browse through images quickly
- =
63
●Erase images
- =
69
Shoot/View Movies
●Shoot movies
- =
28
●View movies (Playback Mode)
- =
61
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Safety Precautions
●Before using the product, ensure that you read the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly.
●The safety precautions noted here are intended to prevent you and
other persons from being injured or incurring property damage.
●Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold
accessories you use.
Warning
Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death.
●Do not trigger the ash in close proximity to people’s eyes.
Exposure to the intense light produced by the ash could damage
eyesight. In particular, remain at least 1 meter (3.3 feet) away from infants
when using the ash.
●Store this equipment out of the reach of children and infants.
A strap wound around a child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.
If your product uses a power cord, mistakenly winding the cord around a
child’s neck may result in asphyxiation.
●Use only recommended power sources.
●Do not disassemble, alter, or apply heat to the product.
●Do not peel off the label, if the battery pack has one.
●Avoid dropping or subjecting the product to severe impacts.
●Do not touch the interior of the product if it is broken, such as when
dropped.
●Stop using the product immediately if it emits smoke or a strange
smell, or otherwise behaves abnormally.
●Do not use organic solvents such as alcohol, benzine, or thinner to
clean the product.
Print
●Print pictures
- =
92
Save
●Save images to a computer
- =
90
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3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
●Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited.
The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the
operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate
caution when using the product in places where use of electronic devices
is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities.
●Do not allow the camera to maintain contact with skin for extended
periods.
Even if the camera does not feel hot, this may cause low-temperature
burns, manifested in redness of the skin or blistering. Use a tripod in hot
places, or if you have poor circulation or insensitive skin.
Caution
Denotes the possibility of injury.
●When carrying the product by the strap, be careful not to bang it,
subject it to strong impacts or shocks, or let it get caught on other
objects.
●Be careful not to bump or push strongly on the lens.
This could lead to injury or damage the camera.
●Be careful not to subject the screen to strong impacts.
If the screen cracks, injury may result from the broken fragments.
●When using the ash, be careful not to cover it with your ngers or
clothing.
This could result in burns or damage to the ash.
●Avoid using, placing, or storing the product in the following places:
- Places subject to direct sunlight
- Places subject to temperatures above 40 °C (104 °F)
- Humid or dusty places
These could cause leakage, overheating, or an explosion of the battery
pack/batteries, resulting in electrical shock, re, burns, or other injuries.
Overheating and damage may result in electrical shock, re, burns, or
other injuries.
●Avoid contact with liquid, and do not allow liquid or foreign objects
inside.
This could result in electrical shock or re.
If the product gets wet, or if liquid or foreign objects get inside, remove the
battery pack/batteries or unplug immediately.
●Do not look through the viewnder (if your model has one) at intense
light sources, such as the sun on a clear day or an intense articial
light source.
This could damage your eyesight.
●Do not touch the product during thunderstorms if it is plugged in.
This could result in electrical shock or re. Immediately stop using the
product and distance yourself from it.
●Use only the recommended battery pack/batteries.
●Do not place the battery pack/batteries near or in direct ame.
This may cause the battery pack/batteries to explode or leak, resulting in
electrical shock, re, or injuries. If leaking battery electrolyte comes into
contact with eyes, mouth, skin, or clothing, immediately ush with water.
●If the product uses a battery charger, note the following precautions.
- Remove the plug periodically and, using a dry cloth, wipe away any
dust and dirt that has collected on the plug, the exterior of the power
outlet, and the surrounding area.
- Do not insert or remove the plug with wet hands.
- Do not use the equipment in a manner that exceeds the rated
capacity of the electrical outlet or wiring accessories. Do not use if
the plug is damaged or not fully inserted in the outlet.
- Do not allow dust or metal objects (such as pins or keys) to contact
the terminals or plug.
- Do not cut, damage, alter, or place heavy items on the power cord, if
your product uses one.
This could result in electrical shock or re.
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7Accessories
8Appendix
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●Unplug any battery charger used with the product when not in use.
Do not cover with a cloth or other objects when in use.
Leaving the unit plugged in for a long period of time may cause it to
overheat and distort, resulting in re.
●Do not leave any dedicated battery packs near pets.
Pets biting the battery pack could cause leakage, overheating, or
explosion, resulting in product damage or re.
●If your product uses multiple batteries, do not use batteries that
have different levels of charge together, and do not use old and
new batteries together. Do not insert the batteries with the + and –
terminals reversed.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
●Do not sit down with the camera in your pant pocket.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
●When putting the camera in your bag, ensure that hard objects do not
come into contact with the screen. Also close the screen (so that it
faces the body), if your product’s screen closes.
●Do not attach any hard objects to the product.
Doing so may cause malfunctions or damage the screen.
●The slideshow transition effects may cause discomfort when viewed
for prolonged periods.
●When using optional lenses, lens lters, or lter adapters (if
applicable), be sure to attach these accessories rmly.
If the lens accessory becomes loose and falls off, it may crack, and the
shards of glass may lead to cuts.
●On products that raise and lower the ash automatically, make sure to
avoid pinching your ngers with the lowering ash.
This could result in injury.
Caution
Denotes the possibility of property damage.
●Do not aim the camera at intense light sources, such as the sun on a
clear day or an intense articial light source.
Doing so may damage the image sensor or other internal components.
●When using the camera on a sandy beach or at a windy location, be
careful not to allow dust or sand to enter the camera.
●On products that raise and lower the ash automatically, do not push
the ash down or pry it open.
This may cause the product to malfunction.
●Wipe off any dust, grime, or other foreign matter on the ash with a
cotton swab or cloth.
The heat emitted from the ash may cause foreign matter to smoke or the
product to malfunction.
●Remove and store the battery pack/batteries when you are not using
the product.
Any battery leakage that occurs may cause product damage.
●Before you discard the battery pack/batteries, cover the terminals with
tape or other insulators.
Contacting other metal materials may lead to re or explosions.
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Initial Preparations
Prepare for shooting as follows.
Attaching Accessories
1 Attach the strap.
●Thread the end of the strap through the
strap hole (1), and then pull the other
end of the strap through the loop on the
threaded end (2).
2 Attach the lens cap.
●Remove the lens cap from the lens
momentarily, thread the end of the strap
through the strap hole (1), and then pull
the lens cap through the loop (2).
●Always remove the lens cap before
turning the camera on.
●Keep the lens cap on the lens when the
camera is not in use.
(2)
(1)
(1)(2)
Basic Operations
Basic information and instructions, from initial preparations to shooting
and playback
Basic Guide
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Before Use
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
3 Remove the battery pack.
●After unplugging the battery charger,
remove the battery pack by pushing it in
(1) and up (2).
●To protect the battery pack and keep it in optimal condition, do not
charge it continuously for more than 24 hours.
●For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach
the charger or cord to other objects. Doing so could result in
malfunction or damage to the product.
●For details on charging time and the number of shots and
recording time possible with a fully charged battery pack, see
“Number of Shots/Recording Time, Playback Time” (=
115).
●Charged battery packs gradually lose their charge, even when
they are not used. Charge the battery pack on (or immediately
before) the day of use.
●The charger can be used in areas with 100 – 240 V AC power
(50/60 Hz). For power outlets in a different format, use a
commercially available adapter for the plug. Never use an
electrical transformer designed for traveling, which may damage
the battery pack.
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Holding the Camera
●Place the strap around your wrist.
●When shooting, keep your arms close to
your body and hold the camera securely
to prevent it from moving. If you have
raised the ash, do not rest your ngers
on it.
Charging the Battery Pack
Before use, charge the battery pack with the included charger. Be sure to
charge the battery pack initially, because the camera is not sold with the
battery pack charged.
1 Insert the battery pack.
●After aligning the marks on the battery
pack and charger, insert the battery pack
by pushing it in (1) and down (2).
2 Charge the battery pack.
●CB-2LF: Flip out the plug (1) and plug the
charger into a power outlet (2).
●CB-2LFE: Plug the power cord into the
charger, then plug the other end into a
power outlet.
●The charging lamp turns orange, and
charging begins.
●When charging is nished, the lamp turns
green.
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
4 Close the cover.
●Lower the cover (1) and hold it down as
you slide it, until it clicks into the closed
position (2).
●For guidelines on how many shots or hours of recording can be
saved on one memory card, see “Number of Shots per Memory
Card” (=
115).
Removing the Battery Pack and Memory Card
Remove the battery pack.
●Open the cover and press the battery
lock in the direction of the arrow.
●The battery pack will pop up.
Remove the memory card.
●Push the memory card in until it clicks,
and then slowly release it.
●The memory card will pop up.
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Inserting the Battery Pack and Memory Card
Insert the included battery pack and a memory card (sold separately).
Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted
in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera
(= 80).
1 Open the cover.
●Slide the cover (1) and open it (2).
2 Insert the battery pack.
●Holding the battery pack with the
terminals (1) facing as shown, press the
battery lock (2) in the direction of the
arrow and insert the battery pack until the
lock clicks shut.
●If you insert the battery pack facing the
wrong way, it cannot be locked into the
correct position. Always conrm that the
battery pack is facing the right way and
locks when inserted.
3 Check the card’s write-protect tab
and insert the memory card.
●Recording is not possible on memory
cards with a write-protect tab when the
tab is in the locked position. Slide the tab
to the unlocked position.
●Insert the memory card with the label (1)
facing as shown until it clicks into place.
●Make sure the memory card is facing the
right way when you insert it. Inserting
memory cards facing the wrong way may
damage the camera.
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Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
●Unless you set the date, time, and home time zone, the [Date/
Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on.
Specify the correct information.
●To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), choose [ ] in step 2
and then choose [ ] by pressing the [ ][ ] buttons.
Changing the Date and Time
Adjust the date and time as follows.
1 Access the menu screen.
●Press the [ ] button.
2 Choose [Date/Time].
●Move the zoom lever to choose the [ ]
tab.
●Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose
[Date/Time], and then press the [ ]
button.
3 Change the date and time.
●Follow step 2 in “Setting the Date and
Time” (=
17) to adjust the settings.
●Press the [ ] button to close the
menu screen.
Setting the Date and Time
Set the current date and time correctly as follows if the [Date/Time] screen
is displayed when you turn the camera on. Information you specify this
way is recorded in image properties when you shoot, and it is used when
you manage images by shooting date or print images showing the date.
You can also add a date stamp to shots, if you wish (= 35).
1 Turn the camera on.
●Press the ON/OFF button.
●The [Date/Time] screen is displayed.
2 Set the date and time.
●Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose an
option.
●Press the [ ][ ] buttons to specify the
date and time.
●When nished, press the [ ] button.
3 Specify your home time zone.
●Press the [ ][ ] buttons to choose your
home time zone.
4 Finish the setup process.
●Press the [ ] button when nished.
After a conrmation message, the setting
screen is no longer displayed.
●To turn off the camera, press the ON/OFF
button.
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Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
Display Language
Change the display language as needed.
1 Enter Playback mode.
●Press the [ ] button.
2 Access the setting screen.
●Press and hold the [ ] button, and then
immediately press the [ ] button.
3 Set the display language.
●Press the [ ][ ][ ][ ] buttons to choose
a language, and then press the [ ]
button.
●Once the display language has been set,
the setting screen is no longer displayed.
●The current time is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after
pressing the [ ] button before you press the [ ] button.
In this case, press the [ ] button to dismiss the time display and
repeat step 2.
●You can also change the display language by pressing the
[] button and choosing [Language ] on the [ ] tab.
●Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the
camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) after the
battery pack is removed.
●The date/time battery will be charged in about 4 hours once you
insert a charged battery pack or connect the camera to an AC
adapter kit (sold separately, =
85), even if the camera is left
off.
●Once the date/time battery is depleted, the [Date/Time] screen will
be displayed when you turn the camera on. Set the correct date
and time as described in “Setting the Date and Time” (=
17).
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Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1Camera Basics
2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
4 Shoot.
Shooting Still Images
1) Focus.
●Press the shutter button lightly, halfway
down. The camera beeps twice after
focusing, and AF frames are displayed to
indicate image areas in focus.
●If [Raise the ash] is displayed, lift the
ash with your nger to prepare it for use.
If you prefer not to use the ash, push it
down with your nger, into the camera.
2) Shoot.
●Press the shutter button all the way
down.
●As the camera shoots, a shutter sound
is played, and in low-light conditions
when you have raised the ash, it res
automatically.
●Keep the camera still until the shutter
sound ends.
●After displaying your shot, the camera will
revert to the shooting screen.
Trying the Camera Out
Still Images Movies
Follow these instructions to turn the camera on, shoot still images or
movies, and then view them.
Shooting (Smart Auto)
For fully automatic selection of the optimal settings for specic scenes,
simply let the camera determine the subject and shooting conditions.
1 Turn the camera on.
●Press the ON/OFF button.
●The startup screen is displayed.
2 Enter [ ] mode.
●Press the [ ] button several times
until [ ] is displayed.
●Aim the camera at the subject. The
camera will make a slight clicking noise
as it determines the scene.
●Icons representing the scene and image
stabilization mode are displayed in the
upper right of the screen.
●Frames displayed around any detected
subjects indicate that they are in focus.
3 Compose the shot.
●To zoom in and enlarge the subject, move
the zoom lever toward [ ] (telephoto),
and to zoom away from the subject, move
it toward [ ] (wide angle).
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Advanced Guide
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2Auto Mode
3Other Shooting Modes
5Playback Mode
6Setting Menu
7Accessories
8Appendix
Index
4P Mode
2 Browse through your images.
●To view the previous image, press the [ ]
button. To view the next image, press the
[ ] button.
●To access this screen (Scroll Display
mode), press and hold the [ ][ ] buttons
for at least one second. In this mode,
press the [ ][ ] buttons to browse
through images.
●To return to single-image display, press
the [ ] button.
●Movies are identied by a [ ] icon.
To play movies, go to step 3.
3 Play movies.
●Press the [ ] button, press the [ ][ ]
buttons to choose [ ], and then press the
[ ] button again.
●Playback now begins, and after the movie
is nished, [ ] is displayed.
●To adjust the volume, press the [ ][ ]
buttons.
Shooting Movies
1) Start shooting.
●Press the movie button. The camera
beeps once as recording begins, and
[ Rec] is displayed with the elapsed
time (1).
●Black bars are displayed on the top and
bottom edges of the screen, and the
subject is slightly enlarged. The black
bars indicate image areas not recorded.
●Frames displayed around any detected
faces indicate that they are in focus.
●Once recording begins, take your nger
off the movie button.
2) Finish shooting.
●Press the movie button again to stop
shooting. The camera beeps twice as
recording stops.
Viewing
After shooting images or movies, you can view them on the screen as
follows.
1 Enter Playback mode.
●Press the [ ] button.
●Your last shot is displayed.
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