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Viewingimagesona
computer
Printingimages

MENUbutton--* a 1--* [Quality]--* Selectthedesiredsetting
RAW (RAW) File lormat: RAW (raw data)
This format does not per[brm any digital processing on the
images. Select this format to process images on a computer
for prolcssional purposes.
• The image size is fixed to the maximum size. The image
size is not displayed on the LCD monitor.
RAW+J (RAW & File lormat: RAW (raw data) + JPEG
JPEG) A RAW image and a JPEG image are created at the same
time. This is suitable when you need two image files, a JPEG
for viewing, and a RAW for editing.
• Tile image quality is fixed to [Fine] and tile image size is
fixed to [L].
FiNE (Fine) File lormat: JPEG
STD (Standard) The im_ge is compressed in tile JPEG format when recorded.
Since the compression rate of ST[:) (Standard) is higher than
that of FINE (Fine), the file size of STD is smaller than that
of FINE. This will allow more files to be recorded on one
memory card, but tile image quality will be lower.
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• For details on the ram/her of ilruJgesthat cml he taken when the image quMity is
changed, see p_ge 29.
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About RAW images
You need tile "hnage Data Converter SR" soflv,,rare included on the CD-ROM '_o
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(supplied) in order to open a RAW image recorded on this camera. With this software,
a RAW image can be opened and converted to a common fbrmal, such as JPEG or
TIFF, and its white balance, color saturation, contrast, etc., can be readjusted. "==
• The RAW lormat image cannot be printed using a DPOF (print) designated printer
or a PictBridge compliant printer.
• You cannot veril> the eflccts of D-Range Optimizer other than those of _[_
(Standard) if you play back and enlarge an image recorded in RAW format.
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Settingthe methodfor recordingona
memorycard
MENUbutton--, % 2--, [Filenumber]--, Selectthedesired
setting
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Reset
The camera does not reset numbers and assigns numbers to
files in sequence until the number reaches "9999."
The camera resets numbers in the following cases and assigns
numbers to files fl'om "0001." When the recording folder
contains a file, a number one higher than the largest number
is assigned.
- When the folder lormat is changed.
- When all the images in the fnlder are deleted.
- When the memory card is replaced.
When the memory card is lormatted.
The recorded images are stored in automatically-created folders in the
DCIM folder of the memory card.
MENUbutton--, % 2--, [Foldername]--, Selectthedesired
setting
Standard term The R_lder name lormat is as lollows: fnlder mHnber +
MSDCF.
Example: 100MSDCF
Date form The lolder name format is as follows: lolder number + Y (the
last digit)/MM/DD.
Example: 10100405 (Folder name: 100, date: 04/05/2010)
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You can create a folder in a memory card for recording images,
A new folder is created with a number incremented one higher than the
largest number currently used, and the folder becomes the current recording
folder,
MENUbutton--, % 2 --, [Newfolder]
When a standard form folder is selected and there are two or more folders,
you can select the recording folder to be used to record images.
MENUbutton--, _ 2--, [Selectfolder]--,Selectthedesired
folder
Note
•You cannot selecl the folder when you select the selling [Date form].
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Note that formatting irrevocably erases all data on a memory card, _a
including protected images. _.
MENUbutton--, ::_i]1--, [Formatl--,[OKI _=
Notes
• During Ihe lk3rmal, the access lamp lights up. Do nol eiect the memory card while the
lamp is lit.
• Formal the memory card using the camera. If"you format it on a computer, the
memory card may not be usable x,vi|h the camera, depending on lhe lormat type used.
• Formatting may take several minutes depending on the memory card.
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Changingthe noisereductionsetting
When you set the shutter speed to a second or longer (Long exposure
shooting), noise reduction is turned on for the same duration that the shutter
is open.
This is to reduce the grainy noise typical ill a long exposure. When noise
reduction is ill progress, a message appears and you cannot take another
picture. Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Offl to prioritize
the timing of shooting.
MENUbutton--, a2 --, [Longexp.NR]--, [Off]
Notes
• Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting, continuous br_cketing, or
cominuous self-timer images even when it is set to [On].
• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, you cannot turn ofl
noise reduction.
When shooting with the [SO set at 1600 or above, the camera reduces the
noise that becomes more noticeable when the camera sensitivity is high.
Select [On] to prioritize the image quality. Select [Offl to prioritize the
timing of shooting.
MENUbutton--, a2 --, [HighISONR]--, [Off]
Notes
• Noise reduction is not performed on continuous shooting, continuous br_cketing, or
cominuous self-timer images even when it is set to [On].
• When the exposure mode is set to AUTO or Scene Selection, you cannot turn ofl
noise reduction.
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Changingthe functions of the control dial
When the recording mode is M (Manual exposure), you call set the camera
so that the adjustable item (the shutter speed or the aperture value) call be
selected using only the control dial.
It is convenient if you select the most commonly-used item when adjusting
the exposure.
MENUbutton--+ _1 --+[Ctrldialsetup]--+ Selectthedesired
setting
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Changingothersettings
Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer
countdown, etc.
MENUbutton--, ,,_ 3--, [Audiosignals]--, Selectthedesired
setting
You call select the background color of the LCD monitor from [Black],
[White], [Brown], or [Pink].
MENUbutton--+ %1 --+[DisplayColor]--+Selectthedesired
setting
You call turn off the Help Guide that is displayed when you operate the
camera. This is convenient when you want to perform the next operation
quickly.
MENUbutton--+ ,,_ 1 --+ [HelpGuidedisp.]--+ [Off]
You call set different time intervals for the camera to switch to power save
mode (Power save) for the Live View (LV) and view'finder modes (OVF).
Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the
shooting mode.
MENUbutton--+ ,_ 1 --+[PowerSave(LV)]or [PowerSave
(OVF)]--+Selectthedesiredtime
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•Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode al:er 30 minutes
when the camera is connected to a TV or the drive mode is set to g (Remote
Commander).
Resets the date. See page 25 for details.
MENUbutton--+ ,_ 2 --+ [Date/Timesetupl--+Setupthedate
andtime
MENUbutton--, % 2 --, [_ Language]--, Selectthelanguage
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Setting the LCDmonitor
The brightness of the LCD monitor is automatically adjusted to the
surrounding lighting conditions using the light sensor (page 35).
You call set the brightness of the LCD monitor manually.
MENUbutton--_ ,_ 1 --_ [LCDbrightness]--_ [Manual]--_
Selectthedesiredsetting
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• When it is set to [Auto], do not cover the light sensor with yore"hand and so on.
• When using the camera with the AC-PW10AM AC Adaptor (sold separately), the
brightness of the LCD monitor is always set to the brightest setting even if you select
[Auto].
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the
shooting. You can change the displayed time.
MENUbutton--* _1 --* [Autoreview]--* Selectthedesired
setting
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• In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if
[PlaybackDisplay] is sel to [Auto rotate] (page 102).
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When the LIVE VIEW/OVF switch is set to "OVF," looking into the
viewfinder turns off the LCD monitor.
In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor
is turned off to prevent the battery pack from wearing down.
If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder,
select [Off].
MENUbutton-+ _ 1-+ [Autooffw/VF] -+ [Off]
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Confirmingthe versionofthe camera
Displays the version of your camera. Confirm the version when a firmware
update is released,
MENUbutton--* % 3--* [Version]
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•An update can be perlormed only when the battery level is _ (three remaining
battery icons) or more. We recommend that you use a sul['icienl ballery or the AC-
PWIItAM AC Adaptor (sold separately).
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Resetting to the default
You call reset the main functions of the camera.
MENUbutton--* _ 3--* [Resetdefault]--* [OK]
The items to be reset are as follows,
Items Reset to
Exposure compens_tion (86) _+0.0
Recording information display (69) Graphic Display
Playback display (102) Single-image screen (with recording
inlbrmation)
Drive mode (97) Single-shot adv.
1SO (90) AUTO
Flash mode (82) Autoflash or Flash Off
Metering mode (89) Multi segment
Autofocus mode (78) AF-A
White balance (91 ) AWB (Auto white balance)
Custom white balance (92) 55()()K
D-RangeOptimizer (94) Standard
Creative Style (94) Standard
Recordingmenu
Items Reset to
hm_ge size (116) L: 14M
Aspect ratio (116) 3:2
Quality (117) Fine
Flash compens. (88) _+0.0
AF illuminator (84) Auto
SteadyShot (45) On
Color Space (96) sRGB
Long exp.NR (120) On
High ISO NR (120) On
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Custom menu
Items
Eye-Start AF (67)
Ctrl dial setup (121)
Red eye reduc. (84)
Auto review (124)
Auto off w/VF (125)
Playback menu
Items
Specif_ Printing Date imprint (147)
Slide show Interval (105)
Slide show Repeat (105)
PlaybackDisplay (102)
Setup menu
Items
LCD brightness (124)
Power Save (LV) (122)
Power Save (OVF) (122)
CTRL FOR HDMI (114)
Display Color (122)
Help Guide (lisp. (122)
File number (118)
Folder name (118)
USB connectioll (130, 146)
Audio signals (122)
Reset to
On
Shutter speed
Off
2 sec
On
Reset to
off
3 sec
off
Auto rotate
Reset to
Auto
20 sec
10 sec
On
White
On
Series
Standard lorm
Mass Storage
On
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Copyingimagesto yourcomputer
This section describes how to copy images ill a memory card to a computer
connected using a USB cable.
The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to
the camera to import images.
•Windows
OS (pre-installed): Windows XP*' SP3/Windows Vista .2 SP2/Windows 7
• Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the
operating systems described above or in a multi-boot environment.
*1 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported.
*2 Starter (Edition) is not supported.
USB jack: Provided as standard
•Macintosh
OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.4, 10.5, 10.6)
USB jack: Provided as standard
Notes onconnecting your camera to a computer
•Operations are nnl guaranteed fk_l"an lhe recommended cnmpuler envirnnnlenls
mentioned above. -_.
• II you cnnnecl two nr more USB devices t() a single compuler al the same lime, some _.
devices, including yotn" camera, may nnl operate, depending nn Ihe lypes nl USB
devices you are using. _"
• Operalinns are nnl guaranleed when using a USB hub or an exlension cable. €.=m
• Colmecling ynur camera using a USB inlerl_.tce thal is compatible with Hi-Speed
USB (USB 2.0 cnmplianl) allows advanced transfer (high speed lransfer) as this
camera is cnmpalible wifl_ Hi-Speed USB (USB 2.0 cnmplianl), m
• When ynur cnmpuler resumes h'om a suspend or sleep mode, cnmmunication N
between your can?era alld y()tll"COlrlptlter may nnl recover al tile same time. "_
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1Inserta memorycardwithrecordedimagesintothecamera.
2 Selectthetypeofmemorycardyouwanttocopyimagesfrom
usingthememorycardswitch.
3 Insertthesufficientlychargedbatterypackinthecamera,or
connectthecameratoa walloutlet(wallsocket)withtheAC
Adaptor(soldseparately).
•When you copy images to your computer using an insufficiently charged
battery pack, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the
battery pack shuts down too soon.
4Turnonthecameraandthecomputer.
5 Checkthat[USBconnection]in _3 issetto[MassStorage].
6Connectthecameraandyour
computer.
The AutoPhty wizard appears on the
desktop.
(!) To the USB
terminal
USB terminal
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ForWindows
This section describes all example of copying images to a "Documents"
(For Windows XP: "My Documents") folder.
When you use the supplied "PMB" software, you call copy images easily
(page 137).
1Click[Openfoldertoviewfiles]
(ForWindowsXP:[Openfolderto
viewfiles]--+[OK])asthewizard
screenappearsautomaticallyon
thedesktop.
• When tile wizard screen does not
appear, click [Computer] (For
Windows XP: [My Computer]) -_
[Removable Disk].
2 Double-click[DCIIVI].
•You can also import images directly using "PMB."
3 Double-clickthefolderwherethe
stored.imagefilesyouwanttocopyare 1_................ i"
Then,right-clickanimagefileto
displaythe menuandclick
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• On tile storage destination of the image N
files, see page 135.
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4Double-clickthe[Documents]
folder. Then, right-clickon the
"Documents" windowto display
themenuandclick[Paste].
The image files are copied to the
"Documents" folder.
• When an image with the same file
name exists in the copy destination
t_lder, the overwrite confirmation
message appears. When you overwrite
an existing image with a new one, the
original file data is deleted. To copy an
image file to the computer without
overwriting, change the file name to a
different name and then copy the image
file. However, note that if yon change
the file name, you may not be able to
play back that image with your camera
(page 135).
ForMacintosh
1 Double-clickthenewlyrecognizedicon--, [DCIIVI]--, the
folderwheretheimagesyouwanttocopyarestored.
2 Draganddroptheimagefilestotheharddiskicon.
The image files are copied to the hard disk.
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Viewingimagesonyourcomputer
This section describes the procedure for viewing copied images ill the
"Documents" (For Windows XP: "My Documents") folder.
To view' RAW images, the supplied "Image Data Converter SR" software
is required (page 140).
1Click[Start]--, [Documents].
•If you are using Windows 2000,
double-click [My Docmnents] on the
desktop.
Start
2Double-clickthe desired image file.
Tile image is displayed.
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Double-clicktheharddiskicon--, thedesiredimagefiletoopen
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beforehand when:
• Disconnecting the USB cable.
• Removing the memory card.
• Turning off the camera.
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•ForWindows
Double-click _ on the tasktray, then click _ (USB Mass Storage Device)
[Stop]. Confirru the device on the confirruation window, then click
[OK].
The device is disconnected.
•ForMacintosh
Draganddropthedriveiconortheiconofthememorycardtothe
"Trash"icon.
The camera is disconnected from the computer.
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The image files recorded with your camera are grouped as folders on the
memory card.
Example:viewingfoldersonWindowsVista
OFolders containing image data recorded
using this cumera. (The first three digits
shnw the folder tmmber.)
OYou can create a lolder in date lorm
(page 11g).
• You cannot record!play back any images in
the "MISC" folder.
• hnage files are named as lollnws. DI-II-II-I
(file number) stands lk)r any munber within
the range of 0(t01 to 9999. The munerical
portions of the name nf a RAW data file and
its corresponding JPEG file are the same.
JPEG files: DSCODDDD.JPG
JPEG files (Adobe RGB):
DSCD [][] [].JPG
RAW data file (other than Adobe RGB):
DSC0[] [][] [].ARW
RAW data file (Adobe RGB):
DSC[][][][].ARW
• The extension may not be displayed
depending on the computer.
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This section describes the process using a Windows computer as an
exainple. Step 1 is not necessary if the file name has not been changed.
When you use the supplied "PMB" software, you can copy images easily
(page 137).
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