Contax TVS DIGITAL - User manual

COntaxTvs digital
Instruction manual

Thank you for purchasing this Contax product.
The Contax Tvs DIGITAL is a digital camera equipped with a 3x optical zoom lens
for high performance and high quality digital still photography.
Please read triese insiructtons carefully before using the oainera to ensure proper use and long
service life.
The photograptis used in these instructions are sintulated linages provided for the purpose of
explanation.
Memory card
Use an SD memory card or a MultiMediaCard. These cards are referred to as "memory cards'
in this instruction manuai.
MultlMediaCard^’*' is a trademark ol Infineon Technologies AG (GermanyX and a technology
licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association).
Check the Contents
Digital camera
InstfUCIiOr^ mariual
AC adapter (connect to camera
when recharging the battery pacKi
Quick Start Guide
CO-ROlvl Idmer soflwars;
USB cable llor cornecllng ine
camera to a PCI
Strap
Video cable 'tor connectlrrg
the camera to a TV)
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What this Camera Can Do (came/B/camera periphetBls)
Attach iinaflos to E-mail
Sai/e images to hard disk or CDR
Use imagas as scraen savers
Process images using retouch software
Viewing images
on the LCD monitor
Connecting to a PC
You can connect your camera to
a PC with a USQ cable. Some
operating systems may require
you to install a USB driver. If this
'S the case, connect the camera
to llie PC alter mstallincj the
USB driver. Note that the driver
may not be correctly installed it
the installation piocessis not
performed correctly. For details,
refer Ici page 9(i,
Printing digital images
Commercial printing
Uks convenlronal f Im. OigitaJ prints oart be
proceBBed by a commercial pnniing servica. For
seraiis on services provided, contact your dealer

Contents
Check ihe Contents.2
What this Ca/nera Can Do.3
Handling Precautions...6
Names of Parts.10
LCD Monilor Indications.. 11
Viewfinder Display and Display Panel.12
LED Indicators.13
Preparations and Operating
Checks
Preparations Before Shooting
1. Loading and Charging
the Battery Pack.15
2. Installing and Removing
the Memory Card.IB
3. Setting the Time and Date.17
4. ImpnnIIng Ihe Date
(Still Mode).16
5. Adjusting the Diopter.16
6. Holding the Camera.16
Basic Operations
1. POWER Button.20
2. Shutter Release Button. 20
3. Zoom Button. 21
4. Mode Dial.21
5. '’^/i|i" Button.21
6' ’’iS/mf''B utton.22
7. REC REVIEW Button.22
8. ±WB ISO Button.22
9. “C MENU" Button.23
10. “0 MENU" Button.24
11. AFL Button. 25
12. DISPLAY Button. 26
13. Optical Viewfinder.27
Photography
Simpie Still Photography Procedure
1. "P" Program Auto Furvction.29
2. “Av" Aperture-Priority Auto.30
3. Confirming and Erasing Images.32
4. Flash Photography...34
Still Photography Techniques
1- Focus Lock Photography.39
2. Macro Photograph)/.dl
3. Manual Focus Photography.42
4. Exposure Compensation.43
5. WhiteBalanceAdjustment.44
6. iSOSetting.45
7. "C MENU” Photography.46
■ I Self-Timer/Remote Control
Photography.46
■ 2 Spot Auto Focus Photography.46
' 3 Metering Mode Selection.49
Taking Pictures with the Exposure
Auto Bracketing Control Mode
(ABC mode).50
Continuous Shooting ..St
i«'“LT" Longtime Exposure..52
(1 Flash Exposure Compensation.53
8. "D MENU" Photography.54
i Changing Image COLOR.54
:2:PIXELS and QUALITY.54
jTaking Pictures with the White Balance
Shifted in Three Steps
(WB/BKT Exposure).56
4 ■ Setting SHARPN ESS.57
•SiAdjustlng CHROMA.57
Movie Recording
1. Recording Movies.59
2. Functions for Enhancing Movie
Recording.60
•1 Focusing...60
'j'LCD Monilor Display.60
• 3 ■ Exposure Compensation.60
•* Setting White Balance.61
‘ 5 Self-tlmor and Remote Control
Recording.61
■ 5 Setting Focus Area.62
O With ^und/No Sound.62
a Changing COLOR.63
3 Resizing. 63
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Ptaying and Erasing
Playing and Erasing Still Images
1. Displaying Images on
the LCD Monitor.66
2. Close-up Image Playback (2x, 4*).67
3. Displaying Exposure Information
(Information Display).68
4. Displaying Histogram
(Bnghtness Distribution Graph).68
5. Multiple Imago Playback
(Index Display).69
6. [BECORDINGI Adding Voice Memos
to an Image .. 70
7. [PROTECT] Preventing Accidental
Erasure .72
a. Erasing Images.73
9. [RESIZE] Resizing and Trimming.74
to. [ROTATE] Rotating Images.76
11. [AUTO PLAY] Playing Back Images
Sequentially.77
12. [PRINT] Using DPOF to Prepare for
Pnnting.78
Piaying and Erasing Movies
1. Playing Movies.82
2. Protecting Movies.83
3. Erasing Movies.04
How to Use the Camera
Setup Functions
1. Setup Function Lists.86
2. How to Change Setup Settings.87
3. Setup Menu Contents.86
<SETUPC.>.86
<SET UP D->.89
4. "FORMAT" • Initializing
the memory card..92
5. Sotting a Start Screen.93
Connecting to Other Devices
1. Viewing Images on a TV.95
2. Connecting io a PC.96
<1. Computer Operating
Environm0nt>.96
<2, Connecting the USB Cable
to the PC>.96
<3, Viewing Images on a PC>.99
<4. Removing Davlces>.101
<5. When the Driver is no Longer
Needed>.-.101
<6. Installing PIXELA ImageMixer
Ver.1.0>. 1 01
Other Information
1. Troubleshooting.103
2. Modes and Function Settings.-105
3. Main Specifications.-1D6
Index toe
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Caution and Warning Symbois
This msiructiori manual leulurvs the following caul on and warning symbols to irtd calo nerns of special
importartco. Do sore u read through Iho coniorKS ol Itiese warn ngs. and use the leatuiea correctry.
' A
OANGEF
' This symbol ihdieates art tmmedatefy haaardocs siiuaiiori wmeh if rtoi avoxled. wil resiSi in
death or seriods mjury
A
WARNINC
This symbol mwcalos 4 potaciiiaiiy huHordbus siluation Mtuch < not avotded. coud result oi
« rtcalhotswidosirtigry
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CAUTIOr
This symbol indiCBIos n polenlially hozaroous sluation which, it not avoided, may leauK irt
1 rnlrior miury or nquipiiient damage
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Handling Precautions
<Cam«ra Handling Precautionsb
A
WARNING
■ If the camoru or battery pacs becomes not, emits arrvake or a strange smeil. or dsptoy other
oOrorrtiai symptoms, remove them Irorvt (he cairrera immedatefy lo oreveni lire Wl-eci
hdndtng the ballerv Kick, tnho pracairtions lo avotd being burned
• Never attempt lo d sossrymbiu or modify the camera, s-ctee you may receive D severe etectnc
shock
• Do not opcrale the atecirorvc flash in cioae proumiiy to a person's eyes [esoeeraiiy those ot
an intani;, erne* eye damage may 'esud
• Do not look at the suri O' etnei strong hglil sou-ce through the camara sovce youi oyesighl
rrvay be damaged
a Do not allnmp! lo lake picluios white onv ng or walking. por1>CLrlarly wlHin looking through
I’ve view'iriiMr or at Ilia LCD mohiioi since you may cause an accident.
a VVI><>n lakmg piuluras. remain awive ot your surroundings and vihat is happening around you
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CAUTION
« Clear trie camera well atler uBir>g it on the beach or other locations where it may be |
exposed to sand or dust. Salt a>t may lead to cotroalon at metal comnonents and damage or
short circuit elec Ironic parts, causing the camera lo em 1 smoku or calct> Lie Sand Insioe
the camera moy result m Iriiernai namageand operating malfuriciibris.
• Sudden changes m lemperaii.m that occur when itie camera is brought irom n col<l place to
u warm room may cause the lens to log up This condition will clear altar a while, but
repeated exposure may cause condensation to forrr or the lem and intermii parts Such
condansafior moy dun'ago or short circuit eiBCtronic parts causing the camera to eirul
smoke O’ caicti flre
Whenever pvssitke. avoid lubyecimg Ine camera to sudden chartges m lemparaltue
• Th'S camera s a prec siOA atect’onic I'lstruritBnt. and should be proteciecl ’tom impucis and
shocks lh.ll rmghl a.im.igeoi shod circul mterna components
• When taking llio cariHra overseas or using it to record Impwtanl events, check its
opetahfig condition and lake tesi pictures betocotunri lo confirm proper opoiatron.
• Ths carara is not o«s>9n«01o bo waioipiool. arn cannot bn usec n tha lait oi u'hJvt watat It tna cama'a
snouio madverlonti)' i>a oxposvd to wainr. >i sbojid iinmediaict)' oa iak«n lo a Contox &arv«« Caxiai to<
nspucllon
• Usa a blower crush to remove Dust and did on Ida lens arid viawflnder giaas. or wipe goiMlv with a soft lens
OrjBh. If they aie soiled viilh inggrpilnts, wipe oft lightly wilhi lens tissue. Wipe otl dust and dirl on the rnlrror
Irgritiy with a lens crush
• Ciann the cameia body by w<pirtg w-th aofi elothi. Never use beriiene. t’linner. or other volatile solvents or
cteansers, since such substarytes will dnmnge the body materials.
• The camera will becorne viann when used lor oxteoDod shooting sessions. This is normal And not a cause lor
concern.
• Do not remove the memoiy ca'd whilu the card access LED is flashing.
• Inrerference may occui In recorded or played back images when the camera is used Irt areas subieci to strong
eiectromagrtelc ir'lerference te g., near a leievinior set or stereo speakers).
• Oo hoi aim the camera lens 0 lecihy at the sun when snooi ng since the CCD elemeni may be damogM
• Dfogpirig the came'a may cause rlnmago Id intertral parts even though the camera may appear io tw
urdamaged. Aiways take the camera lo a Conlox Seivtce Certter for utspeclior ■ ! I has been dropped
• Do rait touch d>e msetA of the memory card slot, sutce damage or malluiKlioit may leskih
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RtfSdl button (R;
Microprocessor Protection Circuit;
This camera irBorporates a sareiy circuit to protect is microprocessor apatnsi strong
external static eteciricity In rare lnstar>ces. the camera may fait to function because
tlhs safely circuit has been triggered
Should this happar', set the mam switch to OFF, remove the battery pack, reload it
and press the reset button )R| aside the rremory card door. Then turn the camera on
again.
« Note that tnia operation will reset Iho date artd time aetimge to their factory defaults '
For best performarwe. we reconwiend me use of genuine Contan accessories
Contax IS not responsible tor any accidents or damage caused by the use ot accessories made by otfiar
inanulacturers or fashioned by the user.
Copyright
Photographs taken of professional performances exhibitiOr\5, d'Wiays, or cogyrighteo rnateria's may be
used only lor your own personal en|oyment. and only wth the consent of the copyright nolders
Other use may constitute vioiatioh of applicable copyright laws.
Be aware that some performances, exhibitions, or displays may impose restrictions on photographic or other
recording even when the purpose of such recordings is personal enjoyment
Test Photos and Warranties
Make d a practice to taka test shots before taking pictures on important occasions, m order to confirm that
images ate oeing recorded properly. Contax will r>ol be held responsible tor 'ailura of photographs to be
recorded or transmitted to a computer as the result ot any defects m necorolng media (memory card)
<Storing the Camera>
■ Store the camera in a wetl-ventllated location. avoidir%g damp or dusty areas, drawers or
/l\ boxes containing mothballs, or m laboratories or other locations where chemicals are
CAUTION har^dled. Exposure to such chemical fumes can result in oamageto carnera circuitry,
resulting in short circutfs and causing the camera to emit smoke or catch lire
• Do not place the camera in locations exposed to high tempBralws for extended periods of fltrie rtho beach in
Siiiiirier. a closed car under bright sun, etc,l
Such high temperatures may adver^ly affect or damage the camera, battery pack, or memory cards.
• Remove the battery pack before sionng the camera for extenoed penods 01 time, to prevent battery leakage
and resufiing damage
<Display Panel and LCD Monrtor>
• Strongly rubbing or pressing against the LCD monitor screen can cause damage or other
malfuncttoris. Use a blower brush to remove dirt or dust from the disptey pare) or LCD
A monitor. In the event of aeuere soiilr>g, wipe gentywilh a soft cloth or chamois.
• If the LCD monitor Breaks, take precautions to prevent personal injury from glass fragments.
CAUTION • tf the LCD monitor breaks and Its liquid contacts your $jon. quickly w>pe away any remaining
liquid and wasti the skin with soap and water. If the liquid should enter the eyes, wash vi.th
clean running water for at least 1 S minutes, and then seek medics' attention immediniely
• Due to the nature of LCD panels, a few pixels may appeiar permanofitly Irtor may noi light at all This «r»l a
malfunclloii, and does r>ot affect tne recorded image >n any way.
• The LCD monitor may appear difficult to see In some outdoor lighting situations.
<Precautions for Handling Rechargeable Lithium Ion Battery Pack>
• Do r>ot charge or tne place battery pack near sources cf high heat (near flames, heaters, or
in direct sunlight, etc,), or In places exposed to flemmahie gases, since It rnay generate heat,
emit smtAe. o« rupture,
• Do not allow the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals of the battery pack to be srtort-
DAN G E R circikted by metallic wires or objeclB, since It may goiieraie heat or emit smoke or flames
• Do not store the battary pack together with keys, necklaces, coma pr other meiall.c objects,
since the objects may contact the battery pack terminals and ahort-csrcuit them
I e Do not try to beat the battery pack, or dispose of it in Are since 11 may generate heat, emit
I smoke or flame, or rupture
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A
DANGER
• Oo not atlempt to Uisiissemble or modify tne battery pacK, since '1 yeii(.'iale heat, emit
smoke or liamo. or the Internal battery liquid may enter your eyes, causing blindness or
olhei personal injury. Should battery hqrtid enter the eyes, ivush Ihern with c>ear running
water and seek medicai attention •mmeoiaiely
e Use only the Besignaied battery charger for charging the battery pask. Use ol other Charger ntay
cause the battery pack to generate heal or smoke, catch fire or esplode
A
WARNING
1 e Never place the oaitoiy pack In a microwave oven rx other container eirposad to fiigh-voltage,
j since battery liquid may laak, or the nattery may generate heal, omi l anii>ie o' llarr«, cr ruptixe.
• Do not USB u leaking hattery pack Battery liquid moy contact your skin, causing personal
ln;ury. In the event OatteryliquiQ does contact sK'h. wash Imnnediaterywlm clean water
• Do not USB broker or ruptured ballory pack, si nee-t may generate heal, emit smoke or
flame, or cause electrical shuck
A
CAUTION
• Do noi place the battery pack <n water of any kind, or allow it to become wel, slrtce it may
generate heal, emit smoke or fiame. or cause electneal shock
■ Do not use or attempt to recharge a wet battery pack, since I may generals heat, emit
smoke or f ame, or cause eleolr>ca< snrxik
• Do rot store the oatlery pack -n locairons accessible to small children., snee rn|iyy could resuh
• Do not throw the battery pack or subieci them to strong shocks, smee it may oedamuged
and leak Dallery liuiO.
• Whenever possible, use the battery pack at room temperature (20 C i S’C). The battery
capacity and usable time behveen charglr^q may be ruduced in s tuations of extreme heal or
cold, such Bs during mid-summer or deep wirier weather, or when the battery peck is le't In
a hot location (e.g., inside a closed ca’ exposed to sun). Such conditions may also shohon
the iisaRifl service i-le ol the battery pack.
• When rKil using the battery pack, store it in a cool, dry location
0!>
^^Li-lon
<Battery C
LHhlum-lon Battery Pack.
Please recycle alter uso.
harger and AC Adapter Handling Precaution$>
A
WARNING
• Make sure that charger and AC adupler plugs are connecien securely before use
Loose plugs and poor contacts can cause generatfon of heat. fire, and electrical shock.
• Oo not atluiiipf to modify the AC adapter cords, o' subieci them lo unreasonable farce.
Darnuged cords can cause fire and electrical shock. Discard cords whose wire cores ere
exposed and consult you' dealer o' Contax Servee Center.
• Do not atfempi lo remove covers, disossemble, repair or modify your charger or AC adapler
aince dangeroius electrical shock could result.
• Chargor or AC adapter plugs that have became laden wiln Oin or household dust should not i
bo used, especially rai n the vlc,nity o' metal obiects, s>nce elecincily rnighf be trensmlttec
through the metal, causing tre or eieclrical shock If Hid plug s heavily aolled, disconnect ll
end clean ll before reuse '
• In the event that ti charge'or AC adapts' plug emits smoke, unusual smeli or sound, or if >1
Is damaged Oy impact or by being dropped, cease use mmemately Coni'nued use of a
uamaged plug could result in fire danger. If a pliiQ Is damaged, consult your dealer or
Contax Service Center
• Do noi connect me AC adapter 10 any sources of power other than a household AC O 11 II 0 I
|AC 1KI-2ACV. bdi''6Dll,!) Dsmg the adapter vr th other voltages or ratings may cairse a lire
haiard or eioclrlcal shock.
A
CAUTION
• Use only the cesignaled AC adapter and chargor. Uamg other adapters or chargers may
'esurt rn accidenis and tire danger.
• Never attetrpl lasplfoo Ihe AC adapler card, or subject It lo severe twieting, OendmQ. or
SI'etching,
• Do not handle the charger or AC adapter with wet harxls, since elechlcal Shock could result.
• Always grasp the plug (not me cord) when removing the AC adapter plugs from camera and
power outlet. Pulling ine cord couk) cause breaxape or wire damage, resulting in danger of
fire or electncai snoek
• If you niytlce any damage lo tire charger or AC adapter. Including broken wi'es arso tauUy
plug contacts, discontinue use and consult your dealer or Conlex Service Center
• Proiorigsd use may cause me AC aBapteito ‘eel warm: this is &nly norma' and not a malfunction.
• Wnen not using the AC adapter fo- on exlervded period ol I'nie, first remove the plug from the camera, then
disconnect me adantei from its AC outlet
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• It you wish to use the AC adapter white the battery pack is loaded m the camera, first set the camera s power
swich to OFF, trisn conrtect the AC adapter before tuT'iig on the camera again,
e I he AC adapter has been designed for exclusive use wllh th<s camera. To prevent the dortger of tire end
etecirical shock, do not use the adapter with products other than the specific digital camera lo> which it was
designed. _
The SO logo Is a trademark.
Mlcrosott end Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation In the United States and other
countries
Macimosh, Mac OS. QuickTime'” arvd me QuickTime logo are the registered trademarks of Apple Computer
ittc.
' The PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching II technology are owned by Seiko Epson Corporation.
• All other corporate ana brand names ars the registered trademarks or trademarks of their respective owners.
PRINT Image Matching
' This product Buttons PRINT Imaga Matching II. Prinlirvg Images 00 a pooler that supports PRINT Image
Matching II or image processing using supported software will moat laithlul'y reproduce the colors of the
original scene ana the photographer's intent.
FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA CONTAX Tvs DIGITAL
Tested To Comply with FCC Standards
FOR ROM E OR OFF ICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with Part IS of the FCC Ru'es. Operation Is subject to tiie loliowing two conditions:
r; This device may not cause harmful Interterervie, and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
ricludmg interference that rr^y cause undssired operalioo.
NOTE
This equipment has been tested and found 10 comply wllh the limits for a Class B digital devics, pursuant to
Part 15 ot the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonsbie protection against harmful
interference I n s resipentlsl installation.
I nis equipment geiveratea, uses and can rad late radio frequency energy and. If not instaKed and used in
accordance w<th me Instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications Howevei there Is
r'o guarantee mat interference will not occur In a particular insiallation. If this equipment does cause harmtul
interference to radio or television reception, which can be dsterrivned by turning the equipment oft and no.
the user Is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more Of the following measures:
* Change the dliection of the radio or TV antenna Mova the equipment or the rad>o or TV For example, if
the equipment is to the right of the TV mova It to the left of the T'l/. Or, move the equipment farther away
from the radio or TV.
e plug the equipment mto a different outlet Do not plug your radio or TV Into the same circuit as your
equipment.
e Ensure that all expansion skits (on the back ot side of the equipmentt are covered. Also, ensure that all
metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to tlie eauloment.
e If these suggestions do not help, censuft your equipment dealer or expeilencsd ladioTTV technician tor
help
CAUTION
I* you moOily the camera m any way, without getting approval Irom KYOCERA CORPORATION, your camera
may violute FCC regulations Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your rigM to use the
modilied camera.
txlnelded cables must be used for this equipment to comply with the neievanl FCC regulation.
For customers in Canada CAUTION
I This Class 6 digital apparatus comohas vwthCanadian tCES-003
Cat apparell numenque de la classe B est conformed ta norme NMB-a(l3 dii Canada.
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Names of Parts
Lef^s/iens cover
Mciwihone<P33. 7®-
SlxiUer re«ase bultoi {P20> -
AFL button IP40>
M(xK>dal(P3l|
Opiluw vtewincter |P13.27)
— LiQlrt sensor
r'tashtP34)
SaK-umei 1£0!PI3I
Rentote coritict
recetver vnnoow (P47l
Onpler at^ustment (Mt |Pt8)
CojIionLEDtPI®
VievtlincMr eyepiece (P12,27]
Sisndoy 1-E.D (Green) (Pt3l
LCD rrwnitof (PI’,66]
DISPLAY bullon (P26)
"^ / i|l' button (P21)
■ »/My • tsitton (P2?)
Connector cover (PI®
Udltery pack cover (PI6|
HCWLR button !P2®
‘Vr rwOet zoom button (P2t I
T' (teteptwio) Mom button (P211
Wemory catil door (PI®
Memory avd dooi rolDaso
fPtei
Memory cord access LEO
(Pt3)
Strao lug |P5|
Tnpod socket (P46i
Spodke'
LtSU (XJt conneclor (Pda)
button
-W/BISO
tXJlton(P22)
Potfrer sucoiy Inotii connector
)Pt8.661
VIOtO output connectof IP9S)
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I 'C MENU'
button (P23|
rec ReviEV7
button |P22)
*D MCNLT
butlonf>24}l
Memory cam
■ nsertian stot (PI6i
Mertiory c«a door (Ptei
HoMt buitwv (P/)

LCD Monitor Indications (Photography Mode)
Still photography mode
In !hi9 diagram all Icons are Shown on ths LCD monitor. In actual use,
ina Icons that appea’ aepend on mado soilings
In-locus IrxlicBlor (P29)
SliutlarspoiKl lP?a,3D)
Continuous shooting (P5t)
- Aperture (P30)
PIXELS (P54)
QUALITY IPO'S)
Meterlrty Icon (PaB)
White Dttfance (P'141
Tlash moae(P34)
Flash eipcQuiu
□ mosnsation (PS3)
Ronid'iilng exposure
counlor |P2g. 3Ui
ISO IP4&J
Digital zoom (PBO)
SI lARPNESS (P57|
r-HROMA iPSTl
I ocus lock 'AFL button)
iP4l))
M-TCiQiW (P41,42)
r iposure compertsallon
iPsai
ABC exposure (PSOl
Battery Indicator (PI 51
Sail tlmoi'
remote control (P46l
vVB biacset (PSfi;
Spot locus Irame 1P4B)
Wide locus Irame |P4tl)
H stoyram display range (P32 68)
Movie mode
In locus indicator iPbBi
wniie balance IP61)
Exposure compensation (P60}
Movie Icon (P2I)
Total iiiTHS that
can be recorded/
Rumolrilng hnie that
can bu rDCOrOeO (P59I
SoH-tmier/
leinolo control (P-MI!
Voice (P62 1
Focus Bek lAFl bi.tlon)
iP40|
Macro/MF 1P41,4?)
Battery uidicaior |P1S1
Spot locos Irame |P48j
Wide focus frame |P43)
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Viewfinder Display and Display Panel
Viewfinder Display
Shooting aiea —
C>ase-uo area'i-'..
StanclQy LED {GrMnl
Wide feoua trama —
Qoae-up area
-Caution LED (Red)
Spot focua tiame
Wide focus and spot focus frame ('^ to 1.5 m)
These indications show tne focusing area. The wide focus frame is the default setting. Use the spot
focus frame to focus on specific subjects, (P4B)
• Use the LCD monitor to focus on suhiecfs that are 1 ,S m or closer.
Shooting area H to 1.5 m)
Tins area shows what you take during normal photography.
Close-up area (1.5 to 0.6 m)
This area shows the area of the subject that you capture during close-up photography. Use the
LC □ mailtor for macro photography.
Display Panel
In this diagram all icons ere shown or the diaoiay panel In acljal use.
the Icons that appear depend on made settings
Macro mode(Pai|
Flash modepas) -
MFmod9lP42| --
AFL icon|P40) —
Exposure compwisalKjn tP43)
Continuous shootlr^g |PS1|
Remaining exposure
ooumer(P30, Jty
Remaining movie
counter (P69!
Battery indicator IP1S1
- Long tlrrw moda IPS?)
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LED Indicators
standby LED {Qrosn} Caution LED (Rad) Card access LEO lOranga) Sall-timer LED (Red)
Standby LED (Green)
"Movie, Av, P” modes
On
The subject is In focus and a photograph can be taken.
Flashing
The subject is not in focus, but a photograph can be
taken.
Rashes
twice
When the remote control sensor receives the remote
control signal {P47).
During battery pack
charging
Oft
The battery pack has bean charged.
Caution LED (Red)
"Movie, Av, P" modes
Fast
flashing
Sets a slow shutter speed. Take care to avoid camera
shake.
Slow
flashing
The flash Is charging. Wait until flashing stops before
taking the picture.
During battery pack
On
Battery pack charging
charging
Flashing The battery pack, AC adapter or camera is
malfunctioning.
Card access LED (Orange)
'Movie, Av, P. Play,
SETUP" modes
Flashing Indicates that the memory card is being accessed- For
example, data Is being saved to or read from the
memory card.
• The memory card door must not be opened and ttie memory card most not be removed when tna LED is
Hashing
Self-timer LED (Red)
"Movie, Av, P" modes
Flashing Setf-timer is on
ON In still picture or movie mode
"Piay, SETUP" modes
ON In play mode or SETUP mode
“PC"
Fiashing
When connected to a PC
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Preparations and
Operating Checks
Preparations Before Shooting
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1. Loading and Charging the Battery Pack
1
2
RattS'V pack
A' mark
Camera
mark
Battery pack
Better^' stc^^r
<Loading the battery pack>
^ Open the battery pack cover.
Stide i! open as shown In itis figure.
2 Slide in the supplied battery pack until the
battery stopper locks in place.
Align the ' mark on the camera with ihe “A" mark on
the battery pack to ensure correct loading.
• ln« battery pack cannot be cnarged it >t is loaoed upside-
Oown.
^ Close the battery pack cover.
<Removing the battery pack>
Release the battery stopper lock to remove the banery
pack.
Power supply input connector
<Charging status>
<Charging the battery pack>
Load the battery pack in the camera, connect the
supplied AC adapter to the power supply Input
connector on the camera.
• Make sure that the camera «turneC off Oetore cnargmg
It takes about 6 hours to charge the battery pack.
The Caution l.ED (Red) is lit dunng charging. When the
battery pack is fully charged, the Caution LED goes out
and the Standby LED (Green) lights.
StarCOy LED
(Greenl
Use the battery indicatw on the LCD monitor to check whether or not the battery pack nwds to be
•charged.
[jr
[pTi| [{Bn|
Sufbcienr battery poiver
Heir ot me battery
power has been used.
Battery power ts KM.
Time to charge.
No remaining chaige
and camera does not
operate. Charge the
Cattery pack.
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2 . Installing and Removing the Memory Card
<Card removal>
<lnstalling the memory card>
1 Open the memory card door.
Slide the memory card door release to open the card
door.
2 Insert the memory card.
Slide in the memory card until It stops with a secure
click
e Tails cars to insert the Tierrory card In ths'lpht direction
^ Close the memory card door.
• Do not attach a seal, etc. on ihe memory card II you do so.
you may not be able to remoye the memory card.
<Rernoval>
■ Gently press the memory card to eject it and take it
out holding the edges of the caid as shown at r in the
illustration.
<SD card write protect switch>
Write proiecl switch
As shown In the Illustration, an SD memory caid Is
provided with a write protect switch.
When this switch is moved down, further recording on
the card Is disabled to protect any images and data
already on the card. In this status, Images cannot be
recorded and Images on the card cannot be erased.
The LCD monitor will display "WRITE PROTECT".
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3. Setting the Time and Date
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Follow these InstructfOfis to set the date and the
calendar
I S et the made dial to ‘'SETUP” and press
the POWER button.
The povrer goes or* and the LCD monitor enters the [SET
UP] mode.
2 Press the ”D MENU” button to display the
[SET UP D] screen.
3 Use “a" or "T" on the button to
select [DATE] and press the button.
The LCD monitor enters the [DATE/TIMt ADJUSTMENT)
mode.
4 Press the or button to select the
item to change and press the “A” or
button to change the numerical value.
• The tlma la diaplayed accord'ng tc tie 24-hour docK.
Press the button and select [Y.M.D].
To change the [Y.M.D]. order press the "a" or “t"
button. You can select Year-Month-Day, Month-Day-Year
or Day-Month-Year,
« Press ng the "D MENU' butior cancais ine sellli'o
6 Press the button to complete the
setting.
Tho LCD monitor returns to the [SET UP) mode.
Ba sure to set Iho time ar>d date.
A digital c^era storea images with the dale and time on a
memory card and this makes It easier to process the Images
on a comouter and place them m an album.
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4. I mprinting the Date (Still Mode)
You can imprint the date on an image by
setting [WITH DATE] for [INSERT DATE] in [SET
UP D| on page 89. The date is entered in the
lower right corner of an image.
• An Imprirted (Jalo cannot M era&ed
5. A djusting the Diopter
Diopiet Bd|uetm«ril dial
This camera has a built-in diopter mechanism.
Turn the diopter adjustment dial until you can
see the focusing frame clearly.
The adiustable range is -3.G to -k 1.0 D (dioptor).
6. H olding the Camera
I
ift ■
Horizontal position Vertical gosilton
' Keep your elbows tucked In to stabilize the
camera.
2 Hold your bream when you press the shutter
release button.
13 Keep your arms and hands relaxed and press the
shutter release button gently.
It is important to hold the camera firmly to take sharp photographs. Camera shake
is the most common cause of poorly focused photographs.
Practice with the camera to (ind the most comfortable positions for you to inake vertical and
horizontal compositions. Propping yourself against a building or a tree can often be effective.
• MtiKe sure that the strap or yixir finpera do not ijet Iri the v/ay of trie lens, light sanscr or ins Hasti
• Placing the 'lash at Ihu (op rianiig vertical coolposillon prodLces a photograoh with a lighting that mote
ciosely resemttles a Dayiighl sitot
• Be sure not to touch tna iens v/hen you hold the carnsra.
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Preparations and
Operating Checks
Basic Operations
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1. POWER button
POWER tuition
The POWER button turns the camera ON and
OFF,
Wtien the power Is turned on. a beep is heard and the
Stan screen appears on the LCD monitor. Pressing the
button once more turns the power off.
e If you wish. y[>u can set up the camere eo that the slan
screen does not appear. |P90|
2. Shutter Release Button
1
Shutter release iMtlon ~]
Hatfway Fully
oepressed depraased
Halfway Fully
depressed depraased
The shutter release button has two positions. The first position Is referred to as “halfway', the
second position, or “fully depressed' is achieved by pressing the shutter release button all the way
down. These shutter release button positions have the following functions.
Halfway
Focuses the lens and measures exposure.
Fudy depressed
The shutter is released and the picture is taken.
' To pievanl camera shaxe. place your index lingei firmly on top of the button and press it gentty. Be sure to
raad the section on how to holO the camera (PI B).
• The sourd of the snutter (SHUTTER VOu) r«a/d when the shutter is released can bead|Usienoniriis camera
iPOOi
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