Olympus Stylus 1040 User manual

Printed in China VS883301
1AG6P1P5004--
2 EN
ContentsContents
Names of Parts ......................................6
Preparing the Camera .........................10
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing.......14
Using Shooting Modes........................16
Using Shooting Functions..................18
Using Playback Features ....................21
Menus for Shooting Functions...........23
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and
Printing Functions...............................29
Menus for Other Camera Settings .....32
Printing .................................................37
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................42
Usage Tips ...........................................44
Appendix ..............................................48
Index .....................................................62
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
●Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to
use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy
optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference.
●We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera
before taking important photographs.
●In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right
to update or modify information contained in this manual.
●The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
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4
Printing
“Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 37)
“Print reservation (DPOF)” (p. 40)
Step 3
How to Use the Camera
“Three Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)
Step 2
Shooting and Playing Back Images
“Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 14)
Step 1
Preparing the Camera
“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)
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Printed in China VS883301
1AG6P1P5004--
2 EN
ContentsContents
Names of Parts ......................................6
Preparing the Camera .........................10
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing.......14
Using Shooting Modes........................16
Using Shooting Functions..................18
Using Playback Features ....................21
Menus for Shooting Functions...........23
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Menus for Playback, Editing, and
Printing Functions...............................29
Menus for Other Camera Settings .....32
Printing .................................................37
Using OLYMPUS Master 2...................42
Usage Tips ...........................................44
Appendix ..............................................48
Index .....................................................62
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DIGITAL CAMERA
Instruction Manual
●Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to
use your new camera, please read these instructions carefully to enjoy
optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe
place for future reference.
●We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera
before taking important photographs.
●In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right
to update or modify information contained in this manual.
●The screen and camera illustrations shown in this manual were produced
during the development stages and may differ from the actual product.
/Step
4
Printing
“Direct printing (PictBridge)” (p. 37)
“Print reservation (DPOF)” (p. 40)
Step 3
How to Use the Camera
“Three Types of Setting Operations” (p. 3)
Step 2
Shooting and Playing Back Images
“Shooting, Playback, and Erasing” (p. 14)
Step 1
Preparing the Camera
“Preparing the Camera” (p. 10)
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4 EN
MEMO
69 EN
1 Press the m
button.
This example describes
how to use the menus
to set the [DIGITAL
ZOOM].
Press the m
button to return to the previous screen in any
subsequent step.
2 Use CEFD to
select the desired
menu, and press
the xbutton.
Pressing and
holding the E
button displays an
explanation (menu
guide) of the selected option.
●
3 Use CE to select the desired
submenu 1, and press the xbutton.
To quickly move to the desired submenu, press
Fto highlight the page tab, and then use CE
to move the page tab. Press Dto return to the
submenu 1.
Some menus include submenus that appear
by pressing the xbutton.
4 Use CE to select the desired
submenu 2, and press the xbutton.
Once a setting is made, the display returns to
the previous screen.
There may be
additional operations.
“Menu Settings”
(p. 23 to 36)
5 Press the mbutton to complete the
setting.
●
Three Types of Setting Operations
Using the MenuUsing the Menu
Various camera settings can be accessed through the
menus, including functions used during shooting and
playback and the date/time and screen display.
There may be unavailable menus depending on the
other related settings or the selected smode
(p. 26).
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
GUIDE
GUIDE
Shooting mode top menu
1
2
ISO
OFF
ON
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
mbutton
Buttons in use
Ebutton
ISO
OFF
OFF
1
2
CAMERA MENU
SET
OK
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT
Submenu 1
xbutton
Arrow pad
1
2
ISO
OFF
OFF
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
1
2
ISO
OFF
OFF
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
SET
OK
BACK
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
ON
Page tab Submenu 2
Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 23 to 36) while referring to this page.
Using the FUNC Menu (p. 20)Using the FUNC Menu (p. 20)
Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with less steps
using the FUNC menu.
xbutton (p. 3, 20)
Using the Direct ButtonsUsing the Direct Buttons
Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct
buttons.
Shutter button (p. 14)
Zoom lever (p. 18, 21)
K/h/sbutton (auto/digital image
stabilization/smode) (p. 16, 17)
q/Pbutton (playback/print) (p. 5, 15, 37)
Fbutton (exposure compensation) (p. 19)
&button (macro) (p. 19)
#button (flash) (p. 19)
Ybutton (self-timer) (p. 20)
g/Ebutton (information display change/menu
guide) (p. 20, 3)
f/Jbutton (Shadow Adjustment Technology/
erase) (p. 18, 15)
Arrow pad
xbutton
Buttons in use
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3 EN
4 EN
MEMO
69 EN
1 Press the m
button.
This example describes
how to use the menus
to set the [DIGITAL
ZOOM].
Press the m
button to return to the previous screen in any
subsequent step.
2 Use CEFD to
select the desired
menu, and press
the xbutton.
Pressing and
holding the E
button displays an
explanation (menu
guide) of the selected option.
●
3 Use CE to select the desired
submenu 1, and press the xbutton.
To quickly move to the desired submenu, press
Fto highlight the page tab, and then use CE
to move the page tab. Press Dto return to the
submenu 1.
Some menus include submenus that appear
by pressing the xbutton.
4 Use CE to select the desired
submenu 2, and press the xbutton.
Once a setting is made, the display returns to
the previous screen.
There may be
additional operations.
“Menu Settings”
(p. 23 to 36)
5 Press the mbutton to complete the
setting.
●
Three Types of Setting Operations
Using the MenuUsing the Menu
Various camera settings can be accessed through the
menus, including functions used during shooting and
playback and the date/time and screen display.
There may be unavailable menus depending on the
other related settings or the selected smode
(p. 26).
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
GUIDE
GUIDE
Shooting mode top menu
1
2
ISO
OFF
ON
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
mbutton
Buttons in use
Ebutton
ISO
OFF
OFF
1
2
CAMERA MENU
SET
OK
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT
Submenu 1
xbutton
Arrow pad
1
2
ISO
OFF
OFF
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
1
2
ISO
OFF
OFF
CAMERA MENU
AUTO
o
FINE ZOOM
DIGITAL ZOOM
DRIVE
AUTOWB
MENU
SET
OK
BACK
DIGITAL ZOOM
OFF
ON
Page tab Submenu 2
Please read “Menu Settings” (p. 23 to 36) while referring to this page.
Using the FUNC Menu (p. 20)Using the FUNC Menu (p. 20)
Frequently used shooting menu functions can be set with less steps
using the FUNC menu.
xbutton (p. 3, 20)
Using the Direct ButtonsUsing the Direct Buttons
Frequently used shooting functions can be accessed using the direct
buttons.
Shutter button (p. 14)
Zoom lever (p. 18, 21)
K/h/sbutton (auto/digital image
stabilization/smode) (p. 16, 17)
q/Pbutton (playback/print) (p. 5, 15, 37)
Fbutton (exposure compensation) (p. 19)
&button (macro) (p. 19)
#button (flash) (p. 19)
Ybutton (self-timer) (p. 20)
g/Ebutton (information display change/menu
guide) (p. 20, 3)
f/Jbutton (Shadow Adjustment Technology/
erase) (p. 18, 15)
Arrow pad
xbutton
Buttons in use
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Menu Index
Menus for Shooting Functions
1 DIMAGE QUALITY........ p. 23
2KCAMERA MENU
WB.............................. p. 24
ISO ............................. p. 24
DRIVE......................... p. 24
FINE ZOOM................ p. 24
DIGITAL ZOOM .......... p. 25
METERING................. p. 25
AF MODE ................... p. 25
R(Still picture REC) ... p. 25
DIS MOVIE MODE ..... p. 26
3 /s............................ p. 26
4 R................................ p. 26
5MPANORAMA ................ p. 27
6RRESET ........................ p. 28
7 SSETUP
MEMORY FORMAT/
FORMAT ................. p. 32
BACKUP..................... P. 32
W(Language)....... p. 32
K/q........................ p. 32
SAVE SETTINGS ....... p. 32
PW ON SETUP .......... p. 33
MENU COLOR ........... p. 33
Settings can be made when a shooting mode is set.
SOUND SETTINGS.... p. 33
REC VIEW.................. p. 34
FILE NAME................. p. 34
PIXEL MAPPING........ p. 34
s(Monitor) .............. p. 35
X(Date/time)........... p. 35
VIDEO OUT................ p. 35
POWER SAVE............ p. 36
8jSILENT MODE ............ p. 36
1LSLIDESHOW............... p. 29
2KPERFECT FIX ............. p. 29
3EEDIT
Q(Resize) ............... p. 29
COLOR EDIT.............. p. 29
INDEX......................... p. 30
Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions
4qPLAYBACK MENU
0(Protect) .............. p. 30
y(Rotate).................. p. 30
R(Post REC) ............. p. 30
5DERASE......................... p. 31
6<PRINT ORDER............ p. 31
7SSETUP*
* Same as “Menus for
Shooting Functions”
8jSILENT MODE ............ p. 36
Settings can be made when the image is played back by
pressing the qbutton.
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
GUIDE
GUIDE
Shooting mode top menu
6
1
2
3 8
7
5
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
ERASE
ERASE
EDIT
EDIT
PLAYBACK
MENU
PLAYBACK
MENU
PERFECT
FIX
PERFECT
FIX
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
SLIDE-
SHOW
SLIDE-
SHOW
PRINT
ORDER
PRINT
ORDER
SETUP
SETUP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
Playback mode top menu
4
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Names of Parts
1 Zoom lever .............................. p. 18, 21
2 Shutter button ..........................p. 14, 44
3 Connector cover ................p. 35, 37, 42
4 Multi-connector ..................p. 35, 37, 42
5 Strap eyelet.................................... p. 10
6 Card access lamp ..........................p. 50
Camera unit
3
1
2
4
5
8
9
10
11
7
6
12
7 Speaker ............................................. —
8 Microphone ..............................p. 25, 30
9 Lens ............................................... p. 48
10 Flash .............................................. p. 19
11 Self-timer lamp......................... p. 20, 26
12 Lens barrier.............................. p. 13, 14
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16
27
8
9
10
4
3
5
1 K/h/sbutton (auto/digital image
stabilization/smode) ..... p. 5, 16, 17
2 mbutton................................ p. 3, 5
3 Monitor........................... p. 8, 14, 35, 44
4 g/Ebutton (information display
change/menu guide) ............p. 3, 13, 20
5 Tripod socket ..................................... —
6 q/Pbutton (playback/print)
............................................. p. 5, 15, 37
7 xbutton.................................... p. 3, 20
8 Arrow pad .................................. p. 3, 12
Fbutton
(exposure compensation)....... p. 19
&button (macro) ...................... p. 19
Ybutton (self-timer) ................. p. 20
#button (flash)......................... p. 19
9 f/Jbutton
(Shadow Adjustment Technology/erase)
................................................. p. 15, 18
10 Battery/
card compartment cover .......... p. 11, 45
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Monitor
Shooting mode display
1 Shooting mode................... p. 16, 17, 32
2 Flash mode ....................................p. 19
3 Silent mode.................................... p. 36
4 Digital image stabilization ..............p. 26
5 Macro/super macro........................ p. 19
6 Shadow Adjustment Technology .... p. 18
7 Battery check ...........................p. 10, 45
8 Flash standby/camera shake warning/
flash charge ...................................p. 44
9 AF target mark ...............................p. 14
10 Sound record ...........................p. 17, 25
11 Number of storable still pictures/
remaining recording time ...p. 14, 50, 51
12 Current memory............................. p. 50
13 Self-timer ....................................... p. 20
14 Aperture value ............................... p. 14
15 Shutter speed ................................p. 14
16 Exposure compensation ................p. 19
17 Compression/frame rate ................p. 23
18 Image size ..................................... p. 23
19 Metering......................................... p. 25
20 Drive .............................................. p. 24
21 ISO................................................. p. 24
22 White balance ................................p. 24
Still image Movie
10 M
10 M
+2.0
+2.0
1/30
1/30
F3.5
F3.5
P
4
4
IN
ISO
1600
ISO
1600
N ORM
N ORM
1
8
10
9
12141516 1113
22
21
20
19
18
17
2 5 763
+2.0
+2.0
IN
00:34
00:34
VGA
VGA
15
15
1
10
9
12 111316
22
19
18
17
2 54 73 6
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Playback mode display
1 Silent mode.................................... p. 36
2 Print reservation/
number of prints............................. p. 31
3 Sound record ...............p. 17, 25, 30, 47
4 Protect ........................................... p. 30
5 Battery check ...........................p. 10, 45
6 Camera shake indicator................. p. 29
7 Aperture value ............................... p. 22
8 Exposure compensation ................p. 19
9 White balance ................................p. 24
10 Image size ..................................... p. 23
11 File number.................................... p. 34
12 Frame number
Elapsed time/total recording time...p. 15
13 Current memory............................. p. 50
14 Compression/frame rate ................p. 23
15 ISO................................................. p. 24
16 Date and time ..........................p. 13, 35
17 Shutter speed ................................p. 14
10 M
10 M
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2008.10.26
12:30
12:30
4
4
+2.0
+2.0
F3.5
F3.5
10
10
IN
x
x
100-0004
100-0004
N ORM
N ORM
1/1000
1/1000
ISO 1 600
ISO 1 600
2
10
11
9
7
6
8
12
34 51
16
17
131415
2008.08.26
2008.08.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:14 / 00:34
00:14 / 00:34
IN
VGA
VGA
15
15
11
16
9
10
12
34 51
1314
Still image Movie
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10 EN
Checking the contents of the
box
Digital Camera Strap
LI-42B Lithium Ion Battery LI-40C Battery Charger
USB Cable AV Cable
OLYMPUS Master 2
CD-ROM
microSD
Attachment
Other accessories not shown: Instruction Manual (this
manual), warranty card
Contents may vary depending on purchase location.
Attaching the camera strap
Pull the strap tight so that it does not come
loose.
Charging the battery
Battery comes partially charged. Before
use, be sure to charge the battery until the
charging indicator goes off (for approx. 5
hours).
For details of the battery and the charger,
see “Battery and charger” (p. 48).
When to charge the battery
Charge the battery when the error message
shown below appears.
Preparing the Camera
BATTERY EMPTY
Monitor top right Error message
Flashes in red
2
W
3
1
AC cable
AC outlet
Lithium ion battery
Charging indicator
Lights: Charging
Off: Charged
Battery
charger
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3
Insert the card straight in until it clicks into
place.
Do not touch the contact area directly.
4
This camera allows the user to take pictures
using the internal memory even when
no xD-Picture Card (sold separately) is
inserted. “Using an xD-Picture Card”
(p. 49)
“Number of storable pictures (still
pictures)/recording length (movies) in the
internal memory and xD-Picture Card”
(p. 50)
Removing the xD-Picture Card
12
Press in the card until it clicks and comes
out slightly, and then grasp the card to pull it
out.
Loading the battery and
the xD-Picture Card™ (sold
separately) into the camera
Never insert anything other than the
xD-Picture Card or the microSD Attachment
into the camera.
1
2
Insert the battery from the Tend, with the
Bsymbol facing toward the battery lock
knob. If the battery is not inserted correctly,
the camera does not operate.
Insert the battery while sliding the battery
lock knob in the direction of the arrow.
Sliding the battery lock knob in the direction
of the arrow to unlock, and then remove the
battery.
Battery lock knob
Notch
Battery/card
compartment
cover
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Using a microSD card/
microSDHC card
(sold separately)
microSD card/microSDHC card (hereafter called
microSD card) is also compatible with this
camera by using the microSD Attachment.
“Using a microSD Attachment” (p. 51)
1 Insert the microSD card into the
Attachment.
2 Insert the microSD Attachment into
the camera.
To remove the microSD card
Pull the card out straight.
Do not touch the contact area of the
microSD Attachment or microSD card.
Arrow pad and operation guide
The symbols 1243, tu78displayed
on various setting and movie playback screens
indicate that the arrow pad is used.
Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the
screen indicate that the mbutton, xbutton,
Pbutton, or Jbutton is used.
Insert the card to
the end.
Notch
2008.10.26
2008.10.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:14 / 00:34
00:14 / 00:34
IN
/
2008 08 26 12 30
OK
X
YMD
TIME
MENU
CANCEL SET
Y
Y
M
M
D
D
0.0
0.0
+0.3
+0.3
+0.7
+0.7
+1.0
+1.0
Exposure effects.
47
2u
1t
38
Arrow pad
1
4
2
5
3
6
IN
OK
MENU
BACK GO
SEL. IMAGE
OK
PC / CUSTOM PRINT
EASY PRINT START
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
GUIDE
GUIDE
Operation guide
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Setting the date and time
The date and time set here are saved to image
file names, date prints, and other data.
1 Slide the lens barrier down to turn
on the camera.
The date and time setting screen is displayed
when the date and time are not set.
2 Use CE to select the year for [Y].
3 Press the xbutton to save the
setting for [Y].
4 As in Steps 2 and 3, use CEFD
and the xbutton to set [M (month)],
[D (day)], and [TIME (hours and
minutes)].
For precise time setting, press the xbutton
as the time signal strikes 00 seconds.
To change the date and time, make the
setting from the menu. [X(Date/time)]
(p. 35)
●
To check the date and time
Press the gbutton while the camera
is turned off. The current date and time are
displayed for approx. 3 seconds.
Changing the display language
The language for the menu and error messages
displayed on the monitor is selectable.
1 Press the mbutton, and press
CEFD to select [SSETUP].
2 Press the xbutton.
3 Use CE to select [W], and
press the xbutton.
4 Use CEFD to select your
language and press the xbutton.
5 Press the mbutton.
2008
-- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
DTIME
MENU
CANCEL
2008 -- -- -- --
X
YM
YMD
DTIME
MENU
CANCEL
1
2
3
BACKUP
NO
SETUP
ENGLISH
NO
SAVE SETTINGS
MEMORY FORMAT
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
ENGLISH
FRANCAIS
DEUTSCH
ESPANOL
ITALIANO
MENU
BACK SET
OK
SCN
SCN
RESET
RESET
GUIDE
GUIDE
PANORAMA
PANORAMA
CAMERA
MENU
CAMERA
MENU
SILENT
MODE
SILENT
MODE
MENU
EXIT SET
OK
IMAGE
QUALITY
IMAGE
QUALITY
SETUP
SETUP
Date and time setting screen
X
YM
YMD
DTIME
---- -- -- -- --
MENU
CANCEL
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3 Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject.
When the camera focuses on the subject, the
exposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture
value are displayed), and the AF target mark
changes to green.
The camera was unable to focus if the AF target
mark flashes red. Try focusing again.
“Focusing” (p. 46)
4 To take the picture, gently press
the shutter button all the way down
while being careful not to shake the
camera.
To view images during shooting
Pressing the qbutton enables playback of
images. To return to shooting, either press
the Kbutton or press the shutter button
halfway down.
To shoot movies
“Shooting movies (Amode)” (p. 17)
When shooting is finished
Slide the lens barrier up to turn off the
camera.
All shooting settings except Pmode return
to default settings when the camera is
turned off.
●
●
Shooting with optimum
aperture value and shutter
speed (Pmode)
In this mode, automatic camera shooting can
be used while also allowing changes to a wide
range of other shooting menu functions, such as
exposure compensation, white balance, and so
on when needed.
1 Slide the lens barrier down to turn
on the camera.
2 Hold the camera, and compose the
shot.
Shooting, Playback, and Erasing
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
P
Horizontal grip
Vertical grip
Monitor
P
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
Image review screen
Press fully
1/400
1/400
F3.5
F3.5
P
AF target mark
Press halfway
Shutter speed Aperture
value
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
P
Monitor (standby mode screen)
Number of storable still
pictures (p. 50)
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15 EN
Viewing images
1 Press the qbutton.
2 Use CEFD to select an image.
Displays 10
frames before the
current image
Displays next
image
Displays previous
image Displays 10
frames after the
current image
The display size of the images can be
changed. “Index view, calendar view, and
closeup view” (p. 21)
To play back movies
Select a movie, and press the xbutton.
Operations during movie playback
Volume: During playback, press CE.
Fast-forward: While Dis pressed, the
movie is fast-forwarded.
Rewind: While Fis pressed, the movie is
rewound.
Pause: Press the xbutton.
First (last) frame/frame advance: During
pause, press Cto display the first frame,
and press Eto display the last frame. While
Fis pressed, the movie is played in reverse
and while Dis pressed, the movie is played
normally. Press the x button to resume
playback.
To stop movie playback
Press the mbutton.
Erasing images during
playback (Single image erase)
1 Press the Jbutton when the
playback image to be erased is
displayed.
2 Use Cto select [YES], and press
the xbutton.
[JERASE] (p. 31)
1
1
IN
10 M
10 M
2008.10.26
2008.10.26
12:30
12:30
100-0001
100-0001
N ORM
N ORM
Playback image
Frame number
Movie
2008.10.26
2008.10.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
4
4
IN
MOVIE PLAY
OK
2008.10.26
2008.10.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:12 / 00:34
00:12 / 00:34
IN
During playback
Elapsed time/
total recording time
During pause
2008.10.26
2008.10.26
12:30
12:30
100-0004
100-0004
00:14 / 00:34
00:14 / 00:34
IN
/
ERASE
ERASE
OK
IN
NO
NO
YES
SET
CANCEL
MENU
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16 EN
Shooting with automatic
settings (Gmode)
The camera automatically selects the best
shooting mode for the scene. This is a fully
automatic mode that allows the user to take
pictures using the best mode for the shooting
scene simply by pressing the shutter button.
Shooting-related settings are not available in
Gmode.
1 Press the xbutton.
2 Use CE to select Por FD to
select [H(iAUTO)], and press the
xbutton to set.
To check which shooting mode the camera has
automatically selected, press the shutter button
halfway or press the gbutton.
“Using the FUNC menu” (p. 20)
To shoot in Pmode, use the FUNC menu to
switch to P.
●
The shooting mode changes in the order
of P(or G) hseach time the K
button is pressed. By switching to another
shooting mode, most settings in G, h
and smodes will be changed to the
default settings of the respective shooting
mode.
Using the best mode for the
shooting scene (smode)
1 Press the Kbutton a few times to
set s.
An explanation of the selected mode is displayed
while the Ebutton is pressed and held.
2 Use CE to select the best
shooting mode for the scene, and
press the xbutton.
To change to another scene mode, use the
menu. [/s] (p. 26)
●
Using Shooting Modes
PORTRAIT
SET
OK
MENU
EXIT
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
Icon indicating
the scene mode
that is set
Gmode indicator
The indicator changes to the
icon for the shooting mode
selected by the camera.
10 M
10 M
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
10 M
10 M
ISO
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
WB
AUTO
WB
AUTO
ESP
ESP
N ORM
N ORM
P
PROGRAM AUTO
PROGRAM AUTO
P
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17 EN
Using the digital image
stabilization mode (hmode)
This mode enables the user to reduce blurring
that is caused by a camera shake and subject
movement.
1 Press the Kbutton a few times to
set h.
Shooting movies (Amode)
Sound is recorded at the same time.
1 Press the Kbutton a few times to
set s.
2 Use CE to select [AMOVIE], and
press the xbutton to set.
To use the zoom
The optical zoom is not available during
movie recording. Use [DIGITAL ZOOM]
(p. 25).
3 Press the shutter button halfway
down to focus on the subject, and
gently press the button all the way
down to start recording.
4 Gently press the shutter button all
the way down to stop recording.
10 M
10 M
h
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
hmode indicator
00:34
00:34
IN
15
15
Amode indicator
00:34
00:34
REC
REC
Lights red during shooting
Remaining recording time (p. 51)
Press halfway
Press fully
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18 EN
Brightening the subject
against backlight
(SHADOW ADJ*1 )
The camera finds a person’s face that has been
darkened by backlight and makes it appear
brighter for taking the picture.
*1 Shadow adjustment technology
1 Press the fbutton.
2 Use FD to select [ON], and press
the xbutton to set.
3 Point the camera toward the
subject. Check the frame appearing
around the face detected by the
camera, and then press the shutter
button to take the picture.
For some subjects, the frame may not
appear or may take some time to appear.
When set to [ON], [METERING] (p. 25)
is automatically fixed to [ESP], and [AF
MODE] (p. 25) is automatically fixed to
[FACE DETECT].
Using the optical zoom
Pressing the zoom lever adjusts the shooting
range.
Press toward W (Wide) Press toward T (Telephoto)
Optical zoom: 3×, digital zoom: 5×
To take larger images without reducing
image quality
[FINE ZOOM] (p. 24)
To take larger images
[DIGITAL ZOOM] (p. 25)
The zoom bar appearance identifies the
status of the fine zoom/digital zoom.
Using Shooting Functions
10 M
10 M
P
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
W
W
T
T
10 M
10 M
P
4
4
IN
N ORM
N ORM
W
W
T
T
W
W
T
T
Zoom bar
Fine zoom
range
Digital zoom
range
When using
optical zoom
When using
fine zoom
When using
digital zoom
Optical zoom range
P
OK
OK
OFF ON
OFF
SET
SET
SHADOW ADJ
SHADOW ADJ
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19 EN
Shooting closeups
(Macro shooting)
This function enables the camera to focus and
shoot subjects at close distances.
1 Press the &button.
2 Use FD to select the setting
option, and press the xbutton to
set.
Item Description
OFF Macro mode is deactivated.
MACRO
This enables shooting as close as
20 cm/7.9 in.*1 (30 cm/11.8 in.*2) to
the subject.
SUPER
MACRO*3
This enables shooting as close as
7 cm/2.8 in to the subject. Subjects
at 50 cm/19.7 in. or farther cannot
be brought into focus.
*1 When the zoom is at the widest (W) position.
*2 When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position.
*3 The zoom is automatically fixed.
The flash (p. 19) and zoom (p. 18) cannot
be set during super macro shooting.
Using the flash
The flash functions can be selected to best
match the shooting conditions and render the
desired image.
1 Press the #button.
2 Use FD to select the setting
option, and press the xbutton to
set.
Item Description
FLASH AUTO The flash fires automatically in
low-light or backlight conditions.
REDEYE
This emits pre-flashes to reduce
the occurrence of red eye in your
photos.
FILL IN The flash fires regardless of the
available light.
FLASH OFF The flash does not fire.
Adjusting the brightness
(Exposure compensation)
The standard brightness (appropriate exposure)
set by the camera can be adjusted brighter or
darker to obtain the desired shot.
1 Press the Fbutton.
2 Use CEFD to select the desired
brightness image, and press the x
button.
P
OK
OK
AUTO
SET
SET
FLASH AUTO
FLASH AUTO
AUTO
!#$
0.0
0.0
+0.3
+0.3
+0.7
+0.7
+1.0
+1.0
EXPOSURE COMP.
Exposure compensation value
OFF
OFF
P
OK
OK
SET
SET
OFF
OFF
OFF
%&
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20 EN
Using the self-timer
After the shutter button is pressed all the way
down, the picture is taken after a time delay.
1 Press the Ybutton.
2 Use CE to select the setting
option, and press the xbutton to
set.
Item Description
OFF This cancels the self-timer.
ON
The self-timer lamp turns on for
approx. 10 seconds, and then
blinks for approx. 2 seconds, and
then the picture is taken.
Self-timer shooting is automatically canceled
after one shot.
To cancel the self-timer after it starts
Press the Ybutton again.
Changing the shooting
information display
The display of the screen information can be
changed to best match the situation, such as
clearing the information from the screen or to
make a precise composition by using the grid
display.
1 Press the gbutton.
The displayed shooting information changes in
the order shown below each time the button is
pressed. “Shooting mode display” (p. 8)
●
Pressing the gbutton in Gmode
displays the shooting mode or the settings
automatically selected by the camera.
Using the FUNC menu
The FUNC menu provides the following menu
functions that can be quickly called and set.
[PROGRAM AUTO/
iAUTO] (p. 16)
[WB] (p. 24)
[ISO] (p. 24)
•
•
•
[DRIVE] (p. 24)
[METERING] (p. 25)
[DIMAGE QUALITY]
(p. 23)
•
•
•
1 Press the xbutton.
2 Use CE to select the menu
function and FD to select the
setting option, and then press the
xbutton to set.
OFF
OFF
P
OK
OK
10 M
10 M
N ORM
N ORM
SET
SET
SELFTIMER
SELFTIMER
OFF
ON
Y
Y
10 M
10 M
+2.0
+2.0
P
4
4
IN
ISO
1600
ISO
1600
N ORM
N ORM
10 M
10 M
+2.0
+2.0
P
4
4
IN
ISO
1600
ISO
1600
N ORM
N ORM
Normal
No information Grid
10 M
10 M
ISO
AUTO
ISO
AUTO
WB
AUTO
WB
AUTO
ESP
ESP
N ORM
N ORM
P
n
ESP
ESP
ESP
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