Leica C-LUX 1 User manual

LEICA C-LUX 1
Instructions
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Before Use
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Dear Customer,
We would like to take this opportunity to
thank you for purchasing this LEICA
C-LUX 1. Please read these Instructions
carefully and keep them handy for future
reference.
Information for Your
Safety
Carefully observe copyright laws.
Recording of pre-recorded tapes or
discs or other published or broadcast
material for purposes other than your
own private use may infringe copyright
laws. Even for the purpose of private
use, recording of certain material may
be restricted.
• Please note that the actual controls and
components, menu items, etc. of your
digital camera may look somewhat
different from those shown in the
illustrations in these Operating
Instructions.
• SD Logo is a trademark.
• Other names, company names, and
product names printed in these
instructions are trademarks or registered
trademarks of the companies concerned.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE OR
SHOCK HAZARD AND ANNOYING
INTERFERENCE, USE ONLY THE
RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES
AND DO NOT EXPOSE THIS
EQUIPMENT TO RAIN OR MOISTURE.
DO NOT REMOVE THE COVER (OR
BACK); THERE ARE NO USER
SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE.
REFER SERVICING TO QUALIFIED
SERVICE PERSONNEL.
CAUTION
Danger of explosion if battery is
incorrectly replaced. Replace only with
the same or equivalent type
recommended by the manufacturer.
Dispose of used batteries according to
the manufacturer’s instructions.
QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Computer, Inc., used under license.
A lithium ion/polymer battery that is recyclable powers the
product you have purchased. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for
information on how to recycle this battery.
RBRC
Li-ion
TM
(U.S. only)

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FCC Note: (U.S. only)
This equipment has been tested and
found to comply with the limits for a
Class B digital device, pursuant to Part
15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses, and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if
not installed and used in accordance
with the instructions, may cause harmful
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be
determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more
of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving
antenna.
• Increase the separation between the
equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet
on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced
radio/TV technician for help.
FCC Caution: To assure continued
compliance, follow the
attached installation
instructions and use only
shielded interface cables
with ferrite core when
connecting to computer or
peripheral devices.
Any changes or modifications not
expressly approved by the party
responsible for compliance could void
the user’s authority to operate this
equipment.
This Class B digital apparatus complies
with Canadian ICES-003
LEICA
C-LUX 1
Trade Name: LEICA
Model No.: C-LUX 1
Responsible party /Support Contact:
Leica Camera AG
Oskar-Barnack-Str. 11
D-35606 Solms
Tel.:[phone]
Fax:[phone]
www.leica.camera.com
[e-mail]
This device complies with Part 15 of the
FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device
may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any
interference received, including
interference that may cause undesired
operation.

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Only for Great Britain IMPORTANT
Camera The wires in this mains lead are coloured
The rating plate is on the underside of the in accordance with the following code:
digital camera. Blue: Neutral
Brown: Live
Caution for AC mains lead As the colours of the wires in the mains
lead of this appliance may not
For your safety, please read the following correspond with the coloured markings
text carefully. identifying the terminals in your plug,
This appliance is supplied with a moulded proceed as follows:
three-pin mains plug for your safety and The wire which is coloured BLUE must
convenience. A 5-ampere fuse is fitted in be connected to the terminal in the plug
this plug. which is marked with the letter N or
Should the fuse need to be replaced, coloured BLACK.
please ensure that the replacement fuse The wire which is coloured BROWN must
has a rating of 5-amperes and it is be connected to the terminal in the plug
approved by ASTA or BSI to BS1362. which is marked with the letter L or
Check for the ASTA mark or the BSI coloured RED.
mark on the body of the fuse. Under no circumstances should either of
If the plug contains a removable fuse cover these wires be connected to the earth
you must ensure that it is refitted when the terminal of the three-pin plug, marked
fuse is replaced. If you lose the fuse cover, with the letter E or the Earth Symbol.
the plug must not be used until a Before Use
replacement cover is obtained. A
replacement fuse cover can be purchased Remove the Connector Cover.
from your local Leica Dealer. How to replace the Fuse
IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS
The location of the fuse differ according to
UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET
the type of AC mains plug (figures A and B).
OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE Confirm the AC mains plug fitted and
FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE follow the instructions below.
PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF Illustrations may differ from actual AC
SAFELY. mains plug.
THERE IS A DANGER OF SEVERE 1) Open the fuse cover with a
ELECTRICAL SHOCK IF THE CUT OFF screwdriver.
PLUG IS INSERTED INTO ANY 13-
AMPERE SOCKET.
If a new plug is to be fitted, please observe
the wiring code as shown below. If in any
doubt, please consult a qualified
electrician.
2) Replace the fuse and close or attach
the fuse cover.
Figure A Figure B
Fuse cover
Figure A
Fuse
(5 ampere)
Figure B
Fuse
(5 ampere)

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Care for the camera About the Lens
• Do not direct the lens to the sun or strong
light sources. It may cause not only a
malfunction of the camera but irreversible
damage to your eye.
• Do not press the lens strongly.
• Do not leave the camera with the lens
facing the sun as it may cause the camera
to malfunction. Also, be careful when you
leave the camera outside or near a
window.
About Condensation (When the lens
is fogged up)
Condensation occurs when the
ambient temperature or humidity is
changed as follows:
Be careful of condensation since it causes
stains on the lens, fungus or malfunction.
• When the camera is brought inside from
the cold to a warm room.
• When the camera is taken from the
outside to an air-conditioned car.
• When cool wind from an air conditioner
etc. is directly blown onto the camera.
• In humid places
• Sand or dust may cause a malfunction
of the camera. When you use the
camera on a beach etc., take care so
that sand or dust does not get into the
camera.
• When you use the camera on a rainy day
or on a beach, take care so that water
does not get into the camera.
• If seawater splashes onto the camera,
wet a soft cloth with tap water, wring it
well, and use it to wipe the camera
body carefully. Then, wipe it again with
a dry cloth.
About the LCD monitor
• Do not press the LCD monitor strongly.
It may cause uneven colours on the
LCD monitor or a malfunction of the
LCD monitor.
• In a place with drastic temperature
changes, condensation may form on the
LCD monitor. Wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.
• If the camera is extremely cold when you
turn it on, the image on the LCD
monitor is slightly darker than usual at
first. However, as the internal temperature
increases, it returns to the normal
brightness.
Extremely high precision technology is
employed to produce the LCD monitor
screen. However there may be some
dark or bright spots (red, blue or green)
on the screen. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD monitor screen has more than
99.99% effective pixels with a mere
0.01% of the pixels inactive or always lit.
The spots will not be recorded on
pictures on a card.
•Do not strongly shake or bump the
camera. The camera may stop operating
normally, pictures may not be recorded or
the lens may be damaged.
To prevent condensation, put the camera
in a plastic bag until the temperature of
the camera is close to the ambient
temperature. In case of condensation,
turn the camera off and then leave it for
about 2 hours. The fog will disappear
naturally when the temperature of the
camera nears that of the ambient
temperature.

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If you will not be using the camera for
a long time
• Store the battery in a cool and dry place
with a relatively stable temperature.
[Recommended temperature: 15°C to
25°C, Recommended humidity: 40% to
60%]
• Be sure to remove the battery and the
card from the camera.
• When the battery is left inserted in the
camera for a long time, discharge takes
place even if the camera is turned off. If
you leave the battery inserted for an
extended period of time, it will be
excessively discharged and it may
become unusable even after it is charged.
• When storing the battery for a long period
of time, we recommend
a. to make sure it is not charged fully, i.e.
a maximum of two segments are shown
in the battery indication (P14), and
b. to charge it to this level every 3 months.
• When you keep the camera in a closet or
a cabinet, we recommend storing it with
a desiccant (silica gel).
-If you see this symbol-
Information on Disposal for Users of
Waste Electrical & Electronic
Equipment (private households)
This symbol on the
products and/or
accompanying documents
means that used electrical
and electronic products
should not be mixed with
general household waste.
For proper treatment,
recovery and recycling, please take these
products to designated collection points,
where they will be accepted on a free of
charge basis. Alternatively, in some
countries you may be able to return your
products to your local retailer upon the
purchase of an equivalent new product.
Disposing of this product correctly will
help to save valuable resources and
prevent any potential negative effects on
human health and the environment which
could otherwise arise from inappropriate
waste handling. Please contact your local
authority for further details of your nearest
designated collection point.
Penalties may be applicable for incorrect
disposal of this waste, in accordance with
national legislation.
For business users in the European
Union
If you wish to discard electrical and
electronic equipment, please contact your
dealer or supplier for further information.
Information on Disposal in other
Countries outside the European Union
This symbol is only valid in the European
Union.
If you wish to discard this product, please
contact your local authorities or dealer
and ask for the correct method of
disposal.

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About The Mode Dial
Adjust part to the desired mode.
Rotate the mode dial slowly and surely to
adjust to each mode.
: Normal picture mode (P24)
Use this mode for normal recording.
: Macro mode (P48)
This mode allows you to take a close-up
picture of a subject.
: Motion picture mode (P58)
This mode allows you to record motion
pictures.
: Scene mode (P49)
This mode allows you to take pictures
depending on the recording scenes.
: Simple mode (P27)
This mode is recommended for beginners.
: Playback mode (P32)
This mode allows you to play back
recorded pictures.
wAbout indications in these operating
instructions
Modes indicated here allow you to use the
functions or settings described on this
page. Set the mode dial to any of the
modes to use the functions or settings.
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Convenient or helpful information for use of
the camera is described.
wAbout illustrations in these operating
instructions
Please note that the appearance of the
product, the illustration or the menu screen
are a little different from those in actual use.
wAbout illustrations of the cursor
button
In these operating instructions, the
operations on the cursor button are
described as illustrated as shown.
e.g.: When you press the button
MENU
SET
REV

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Contents
Before Use
Information for Your Safety.......................2
About The Mode Dial ................................7
Preparation
Scope of Delivery.................................. 10
Additional Accessories............................10
Names of the Components ......................11
Quick Guide ............................................13
Charging the Battery with the Charger ...14
About the Battery (charging/
number of recordable pictures) ........... 14
Inserting/Removing the Battery ..............15
Inserting/Removing the Card .................. 16
About the Card........................................17
Setting Date/Time (Clock Set) ................18
About the Setup Menu ............................19
Basic
Taking Pictures ....................................... 24
Taking Pictures in Simple Mode .............27
Taking Pictures with the Zoom ...............29
• Using the Optical Zoom .................... 29
• Using the Extended
Optical Zoom (EZ) ............................ 29
• Using the Digital Zoom
Further extending the zoom ..............30
Checking the Recorded Picture
(Review) ...............................................31
Playing Back Pictures .............................32
Deleting Pictures..................................... 33
Advanced
About the LCD Monitor ...........................35
• Changing
the information displayed ................. 35
• Brightening the LCD Monitor
(Power LCD/High angle mode) ........37
Taking Pictures
using the Built-in Flash........................38
Taking Pictures with the Self-timer .........42
Compensating the Exposure ..................43
Taking Pictures using Auto Bracket ........44
Optical Image Stabilizer..........................45
Taking Pictures using Continuous Mode 46
Taking Close-up Pictures........................47
Scene Mode............................................48
– Portrait mode................................. 49
– Soft skin mode............................... 49
– Scenery mode ............................... 49
– Sports mode .................................. 49
– Night portrait mode .........................50
– Night scenery mode........................50
– Self portrait mode ...........................51
– Food mode .....................................51
– Party mode .....................................51
– Candle light mode.......................... 52
– Fireworks mode ............................. 52
– Starry sky mode............................. 53
– Baby mode 1/Baby mode 2 ........... 53
– Snow mode.................................... 54
– High Sensitivity mode .................... 54
Recording which day of the
vacation you take the picture ..............56
Motion Picture Mode...............................58
Displaying Multiple Images
(Multi Playback)....................................60
Displaying pictures by recording date
(Calendar playback) .............................61
Using the Playback Zoom .......................62
Playing Back Motion Pictures/
Pictures with Audio..............................63

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• [PICT.SIZE]/[QUALITY]
Setting a picture size and quality that
matches your use of the pictures ..... 67
• [AUDIO REC.]
Recording still pictures with audio .... 68
• [AF MODE]
Setting the focus method.................. 69
• [AF ASSIST LAMP]
Focusing in low light conditions
becomes easier .................................70
• [SLOW SHUTTER]
Recording bright pictures
in dark places ....................................70
• [COL.EFFECT]
Setting color effects for
the recorded pictures.........................71
• [PICT.ADJ.]
Adjusting the picture quality for
the recorded pictures.........................71
Using the [PLAY] mode menu ................ 72
• [SLIDE SHOW]
Playing back pictures in
order for a fixed duration................... 72
• [FAVORITE]
Setting your favorite pictures............ 73
• [ROTATE DISP.]/[ROTATE]
To display the picture rotated ........... 74
• [DPOF PRINT]
Setting the picture to print and
the number of prints ......................... 75
• [PROTECT]
Preventing accidental
erasure of pictures............................ 77
Connecting to other equipment
Installing the Software on the CD .......... 82
Connecting to a PC................................. 84
Printing the Pictures................................ 86
Playing Back Pictures
on a TV Screen ................................... 90
Others
Screen Display........................................ 91
Cautions for Use ..................................... 94
Message Display .................................... 96
Troubleshooting ...................................... 98
Number of recordable pictures and
available recording time .....................103
Specifications......................................... 106
Index...................................................... 108
Leica Academy...................................... 110
Leica on the Internet...............................110
Leica Information Service........................111
Leica Customer Service..........................111
• [AUDIO DUB.]
Adding audio after taking pictures .... 78
• [RESIZE]
Making the picture smaller ............... 78
• [TRIMMING]
Enlarging a picture and trimming it... 79
• [ASPECT CONV.]
Changing the aspect ratio of
a 16:9 picture.....................................80
• [FORMAT]
Initializing the card.............................81
Menu Settings
Using the [REC] Mode Menu ..................64
• [W.BALANCE]
Adjusting the hue for a
more natural picture.......................... 65
• [SENSITIVITY]
Setting the light sensitivity ................66
• [ASPECT RATIO]
Setting the aspect ratio of pictures ... 67

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AC Adaptor
ACA-DC4-E/U/J
18 640/-641/-642
0
Additional Accessories
Cases
0REPARATION
Scope of Delivery
Check that all the accessories are included
before using the camera.
1 SD Memory Card (64 MB)
(Indicated as “Card” in the text)
2 Battery Pack BP-DC4-E/U/J
(Indicated as “Battery” in the text)
3 Battery Charger
(Indicated as “Charger” in the text)
a. U.S. and Japan BC-DC4-U/J
b. Other countries BC-DC4-E
5 USB Connection Cable
6AVCable
7 CD-ROM
8Strap
9 Battery Carrying Case
• If any accessories are lost, customers
should contact their Leica dealer
for further information about
obtaining replacement parts.
3b
3a
12
4
3
5
67
89
423-056.020-045 18 644/-645/-646
423-068.801-007/-008 423-068.801-006
423-068.801-019/-020/-023
(EU/GB/AUS)
423-068.801-017
423-068.801-016
423-069.801-003/-004/-005
(D/E/F, E/I/S, J)
423-068.801-012
4 AC Mains Lead (not in U.S. and Japan)
423-069.801-006
18 651/-652/-653

Preparation
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Preparation
Names of the
Components
1 Flash (P38)
2 Lens (P6)
3 Self-timer indicator (P42)
AF assist lamp (P70)
4 LCD monitor (P35, 91)
5 Cursor buttons
/Self-timer button (P42)
/[REV] button (P31)
/Flash setting button (P38)
/
Exposure compensation (P43)/Auto
bracket (P44)/White balance fine adjustment
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(P66)/Backlight compensation in simple
mode (P28) button
6 [MENU/SET] button (P19)
7 Status indicator (P14, 20)
8 [DISPLAY/LCD MODE] button
(P35, 91)
9 Single or burst mode (P46)/
Delete (P33) button
10 Camera ON/OFF switch (P13)
11 Zoom lever (P29, 29)
12 Optical image stabilizer button (P45)
13 Speaker (P63)
14 Microphone (P58, 68, 78)
15 Shutter button (P24, 59)
16 Mode dial (P5)
17 Strap eyelet
18 Lens barrel
19 [DIGITAL/AV OUT] socket (P90, 82, 86)
20 [DC IN] socket (P82, 86)
• Always use genuine Leica AC
adaptor (ACA-DC4-E/U/J; optional).
• The camera cannot charge the battery
when the AC adaptor
(ACA-DC4-E/U/J; optional)
is connected to it.
10
13
11
16
12
DIGITAL
AV OUT
DC IN
17
18
19
20
123
14 15

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21 Tripod receptacle
• When you use a tripod, make sure the
tripod is stable when the camera is
attached to it.
22 Card/Battery door (P15, 16)
23 Release lever (P15, 16)
OPEN LOCK
21 22
23

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Quick Guide
This is an overview of how to record and
playback pictures with the camera. For
each step, be sure to refer to the pages
indicated in brackets.
1Charge the battery. (P14)
• The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the
battery before use.
2Insert the battery and the card.
(P15, 16)
3Turn the camera on to take
pictures.
• Set the clock. (P18)
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press the shutter button to take
pictures. (P24)
4Play back the pictures.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Select the picture you want to view.
(P32)
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*#'!
A. Only U.S. and Japan
B. Other countries

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Charging the Battery
with the Charger
The battery is not charged when the
camera is shipped. Charge the battery
before use.
1Attach the battery with attention
to the direction of the battery.
2Connect the charger to the
electrical outlet.
• Charging starts when the [CHARGE]
indicator lights green.
• Charging is complete when the
[CHARGE] indicator turns off (after
about 130 minutes).
3Detach the battery after charging
is complete.
• After charging is completed, be sure to
disconnect the charger from the electrical
outlet.
• The battery becomes warm after using it
and during and after charging. The
camera also becomes warm during use.
This is not a malfunction.
• The battery will be exhausted if left for a long
period of time after being charged.
Recharge the battery when it is exhausted.
• Use the dedicated charger and battery.
• Charge the battery with the charger
indoors.
• Do not disassemble or modify the
charger.
About the Battery
(charging/number of recordable
pictures)
! Battery indication
The remaining battery power appears on
the screen. [It does not appear when you
use the camera with the AC adaptor
(ACA-DC4-E/U/J; optional) connected .]
• The battery indication turns red and
flashes. (The status indicator blinks when
the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the
battery or replace it with fully charged
battery.
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A. Only U.S. and Japan
B. Other countries

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• The terminals of the charger or the battery
are dirty. In this case, wipe them with a dry
cloth.
• When the operating time of the camera
becomes extremely short even after
properly charging the battery, the life of
the battery may have expired. Buy a new
battery.
wCharging conditions
• Charge the battery in a temperature
between 10 QC to 35 QC (50 QF to 95 QF).
(The battery temperature should also be
the same.)
• The performance of the battery may
temporarily deteriorate and the operating
time may become shorter in low
temperature conditions (e.g. skiing/
snowboarding).
Inserting/Removing
the Battery
• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.
1Slide the release lever in the
direction of arrow and open the
card/battery door.
• Always use genuine Leica
batteries (BP-DC4-E/U/J).
The number of recordable pictures
varies depending on the recording
interval time.
If the recording interval time becomes
longer, the number of recordable
pictures decreases.
[e.g. When recording once every
2 minutes, the number of recordable
pictures decreases to about 80.]
Playback time
The number of recordable pictures and playback
time will vary depending on the operating
conditions and storing condition of the battery.
wCharging
• The [CHARGE] indicator lights when
charging starts.
wWhen the [CHARGE] indicator flashes
• The battery is over discharged
(discharged excessively). In a while,
[CHARGE] indicator will light up and
normal charging will start.
• When the battery temperature is
excessively high or low, [CHARGE]
indicator flashes and the charging time
will be longer than normal.
Playback time Approx. 360 min
Charging time Approx. 130 min
OPEN LOCK
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! The battery life
The number of recordable pictures (By
CIPA standard in normal picture mode)
Number of Approx. 320 pictures
recordable pictures (Approx. 160 min)

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2Insert:
Insert the charged battery fully
paying attention to its direction.
Remove:
Slide the lock to remove the
battery.
3Close the card/battery door.
Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
• Remove the battery after use. Store the
removed battery in the battery carrying
case (supplied).
• When a fully charged battery has been
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock
setting is stored (in the camera) for at
least 3 months even if the battery is
removed. (If you insert a battery that is not
sufficiently charged, the length of time that
the clock setting is stored may become
less.) However, the clock setting is
cancelled after this length of time. In this
case, set the clock again. (P18)
• Do not remove the card or the battery
while the card is being accessed. The
data may be damaged. (P17)
• Do not remove the battery with the
camera turned on as the settings on
the camera may not be stored properly.
• Do not remove the battery until the LCD
monitor and the status indicator (green)
turn off as the settings on the camera may
not be stored properly.
• The supplied battery is designed only
for the camera. Do not use it with any
other equipment.
Inserting/Removing
the Card
• Check that the camera is turned off and
that the lens is retracted.
• Prepare an SD Memory Card (supplied)
or a MultiMediaCard (optional).
1Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow and open
the card/battery door.
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2Insert:
Insert the card fully until it clicks
and it is locked.
Remove:
Push the card until it clicks, then
pull the card out upright.
• Check the direction of the card.
• Do not touch the connection terminals
on the back side of the card.
• The card may be damaged if it is not
fully inserted.
3Close the card/battery door.
Slide the release lever in the
direction of the arrow.
• If the card/battery door cannot be
completely closed, remove the card and
insert it again.
• The card and the data may be damaged
if it is inserted or removed while the
camera is on.
About the Card
wAccess to the card
The card access indication lights red
when pictures are being recorded onto the
card.
When, the card access indication lights,
pictures are being read or deleted or the
card is being formatted. Do not:
• turn the camera off.
• remove the battery or the card.
• shake or impact the camera.
• disconnect AC adaptor (ACA-DC4-E/U/J;
optional)
The card and the data may be damaged or
the camera may not operate normally.
wAbout handling a card
Transfer important pictures/motion pictures
from your card to your PC periodically
(P84). The data on the card may be
damaged or lost due to electromagnetic
waves, static electricity, the camera
breaking down or a defective card.
• Do not format the card on your PC or
other equipment. Format it on the camera
only to ensure proper operation. (P81)
wSD Memory Card (supplied) and
MultiMediaCard (optional)
• The SD Memory Card andޓ
MultiMediaCard are small, lightweight,
removable external cards.
• The reading/writing speed of an SD Memory
Card is fast. The SD Memory Card is equipped
with a Write-Protect switch
 that can inhibit
writing and formatting a card. (When the switch
is slid to the [LOCK] side, it is not possible to
write or delete data on the card and format it.
When the switch is unlocked, these functions
become available.)
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SD Memory Card
• On this unit, you can use SD Memory
Cards of the following capacity (from 8 MB
to 2 GB).
• Refer to P103 for information about the
number of recordable pictures and the
available recording time for each SD
Memory Card.
• This unit supports SD Memory Cards
formatted in FAT12 system and FAT16
system based on SD Memory Card
Specifications.This unit does not support
SD Memory Cards formatted in FAT32
system.
• This unit does not support recording
motion pictures on MultiMediaCards. We
recommend using High Speed SD
Memory Cards when recording motion
pictures. (P58)
• The reading/writing speed of a
MultiMediaCard is slower than an SD
Memory Card. When a MultiMediaCard is
used, the performance of certain features
may be slightly slower than advertised.
• Keep the Memory Card out of reach of
children to prevent swallowing.
Setting Date/Time
(Clock Set)
wInitial setting
The clock is not set so the following screen
appears when you turn the camera on.
: [MENU/SET] button
: Cursor buttons
• The screen disappears after about
5 seconds. Turn the camera off and on
again.
1Press [MENU/SET].
2Press ///to select the
date and time.
•/: Select the desired item.
•/: Set the display order for the date
and time.
3Press [MENU/SET] several times
to close the menu.
8 MB, 16 MB, 32 MB, 64 MB, 128 MB,
256 MB, 512 MB, 1 GB, 2 GB
(Maximum)
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CLOCK SET
MENU
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CLOCK SET
SELECT SET EXIT
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• Turn the camera off after finishing
setting the clock. Then turn it on and
check that the clock setting is correct.
wChanging the clock setting
1Press [MENU/SET] to display the menu
and then press .
2Press to select the [SETUP] menu
icon [ ] and then press .
3Press /to select [CLOCK SET] and
then press . Set as shown previously.
• When a fully charged battery has been
inserted for more than 24 hours, the clock
setting is stored (in the camera) for at
least 3 months even if the battery is
removed.
• You can set the year from 2000 to 2099.
The 24-hour system is used.
• If the date is not set in the camera it will
not be printed when you use a photo
printing service, even if the store provides
a date printing option for your
photographs. (P76)
About the Setup Menu
• Set items as required. (Refer to P20 to 23
for each menu item.)
• Menu items differ depending on the mode
selected with the mode dial (P5).
• Select [RESET] to return the settings to the
initial settings at the time of purchase. (P22)
1Press [MENU/SET] and then
press .
2Press to select the [SETUP]
menu icon [ ] and then press .
3 Press  /  to select the menu item.
• Press at to switch to the next
menu screen.
SETUP
1
/
4
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
MONITOR
TRAVEL DATE
0
P
OFF
CLOCK SET
2 MIN.
POWER SAVE
OFF
ECONOMY
ECO
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
AUTO
SENSITIVITY
PICT.SIZE
QUALITY
ASPECT RATIO
AUTO
W.BALANCE
REC
1
/
3
/SET
MENU
SETUP
1
/
4
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
MONITOR
TRAVEL DATE
0
P
OFF
CLOCK SET
2 MIN.
POWER SAVE
OFF
ECONOMY
ECO
SETUP
1
/
4
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
MONITOR
TRAVEL DATE
0
P
OFF
CLOCK SET
2 MIN.
POWER SAVE
SETUP
2/
4
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
NO.RESET
BEEP
SHUTTER
VOLUME
LEVEL ３
OFF
ECONOMY
ECO
AUTO REVIEW 1 SEC.
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4Press , press /to select the
setting and then press [MENU/
SET].
5Press [MENU/SET] to close the
menu.
• You can also press the shutter
button halfway to close the menu.
wAbout the menu screen items
• There are 4 menu screens (1/4, 2/4, 3/4
and 4/4).
• You can switch menu screens from any
menu item by rotating the zoom lever.
[CLOCK SET]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P19)
Change date and time. (P18)
[MONITOR]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P19)
Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in
7 steps.
• The [MONITOR] setting also affects
simple mode [ ].
[TRAVEL DATE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P19)
[SET]: When taking a picture, the date on
which it was taken is recorded.
[OFF]: When taking a picture, the date on
which it was taken it is not recorded.
• Refer to P56 for information about setting
[TRAVEL DATE].
• The [TRAVEL DATE] setting also affects
simple mode [ ].
[POWER SAVE]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P19)
[1MIN.]/[2MIN.]/[5MIN.]/[10MIN.]:
Power save mode is activated (the
camera is automatically turned off to
save the battery life) if the camera
has not been used for the time
selected on the setting.
[OFF]: Power save mode is not activated.
• Press the shutter button halfway or turn
the camera off and on to cancel power
save mode.
• In simple mode [ ] and economy mode,
power save mode is fixed to [2MIN.].
• When using the AC adaptor (ACA-DC4-
E/U/J; optional), connecting to a PC or a
printer, recording or playing back motion
pictures and during a slide show, power
save mode is not activated. (However, the
setting for power save mode is fixed to
[10MIN.] while pausing a slide show or
playing back a manual slide show.)
[ECONOMY]
Press [ ] to display the [SETUP] menu
and select the item to set. (P19)
Battery life is saved by reducing the
brightness of the LCD monitor and turning
it off automatically when the camera is not
being used in recording mode.
/SET
MENU
SETUP
2/
4
NO.RESET
BEEP
SHUTTER
VOLUME
LEVEL
３
1 SEC.
3 SEC.
ZOOM
OFF
AUTO REVIEW
SET
MENU
SELECT
SETUP
1
/
4
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
MONITOR
TRAVEL DATE
0
P
OFF
CLOCK SET
1 MIN.
POWER SAVE
OFF
ECONOMY
ECO
SETUP
2 /4
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
NO.RESET
BEEP
SHUTTER
VOLUME
LEVEL
３
AUTO REVIEW
1 SEC.
OFF
SETUP
3
/
4
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
SCENE MENU
AUTO
NTSC
VIDEO OUT
TV ASPECT
USB MODE
RESET
SETUP
4
/
4
EXIT
MENU
SELECT
LANGUAGE
ENG
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
/SET
MENU
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