Vivitar vivicam3635 User manual

Vivicam 3635 User Manual
English 021009

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Warranty Policy
This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser.
In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge.
This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other acces-
sories that have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the
camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer.
Other than for the warranty herein, we are not responsible for loss, damage, or inconvenience of
any kind.
A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of
the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated.
All related transportation costs and insurance are at the owners expense. Any alteration of this
warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company.
FCC Notice
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 commercial 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, detectable by
turning the equipment in question off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer-
ence by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna; In-
crease the distance between the equipment and the receiver; Connect the equipment to an outlet
on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to; Or consult the dealer or an
experienced radio/TV technician for help.
NOTE
A shielded-type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the
FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception.
Use only shielded I/O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host
computer and TV set. Shielded A.C. power cable and shielded I/O cables are required in order to
meet the FCC emission limits. It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I/O cable(s) be
used.

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Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched,
emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal states.
Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
(batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter,
unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.)
After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your dealer or your local
authorized service facility
and request repairs. never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera.
Turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter).
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the
camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not
continue to use the camera as this
may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the
camera off,
and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter).
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the
camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not
continue to use the camera as this
may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged,
turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter).
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the
camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility.
Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Warning

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Warning
Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping
surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting into
the camera.
Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as
rain or snow,or when operating the camera at the beach on near water.
Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through
access points such as the Compact Flash card slot.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this camera.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock.
Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer
or local authorized service facility.
Avoid using this camera in the bathrooms.
Exposure to excessive moisture may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power
adapter.This may cause an electrical shock.
Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle.
This may cause a traffic accident.

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Caution
Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam,such as near a
cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures,
such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight.
Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and
internal components and may cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt.
This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire.
Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object.
Handling the camea roughly may cause a malfunction..
Do not move the camera while it is switched on.
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have switched off the camera.)
Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before
moving the camera,Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire
or an electrical shock.
When handing the camera ,always unplug it from the power source (batteries or AC
power adapter) for safety.
(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.)
Failure to do may result in an electrical shock.

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Caution
When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,
always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter ) for safety.(if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the dapter
from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.)
Failure to do so could result in a fire.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera.
The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or
leaking and causing a fire, injury,or soiling of the battery compartment.
When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the
battery ( - and + )to ensure that you insert the battery correctly.
Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and
causing a fire, injury,or soiling of the battery compartment.
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period
of time.The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the
battery compartment.
If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and
install new batteries.
Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

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CONTENT
Preparation
Checking accessories
System Requirements
Name of Parts
Preparing the Power Supply
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-media Card
Attaching the Strap
Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date
Basic Recording
Recording
Setting the Picture Quality
Selecting the Recording Mode
Auto Mode
Red-Eye Reduction Mode
Fill-in Flash
Night View Portrait
Flash Off
Distant Mode
Macro Mode
Self-Timer Mode
Advanced Recording
Using the M-REC menu
Recording a Movie
Using the Digital Zoom
Exposure Compensation
Changing the White Balance
Changing the AE Mode
Changing to Slow Shutter Speed
Adjusting the Screen Contrast
Recording in Black and White
Resetting the Camera to Default Settings
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chapter 1
chapter 2
chapter 3

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Basic Playback
Playing back Images
About the Playback Screen
Playing Back Movies
Advanced Playback/Erasing
Using the PLAY Menu
Erasing Images
Viewing Multiple Image (Index Playback)
Viewing a Slideshow of Images
Keeping Important Images (Protect Setting)
Displaying the File Number
Adjusting the Screen Contrast
Selecting the Image to Print (DPOF)
Advanced Operations
Using the SET-UP Menu
Formatting the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card
Setting the Self-timer
Setting the Auto Shut-off Time
Resetting the File Number
Turning off the Beep Sound
Setting the QuickView
Setting the Date
Setting the Language
Transferring your Images to your Computer
Driver Installation
Downloading Images
Specifications
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chapter 4
chapter 5
chapter 6
chapter 7
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Names of parts
MODE button
LED1,LED2
Viewfinder
Status LCD
PICTUREbutton
LCD monitor
5-way button
( / / (W) / (T)
and center OK buttons)
Strap holder
Card access LED
AC adapter socket
USB terminal
MENU button
DISPLAY button
Battery/card cover
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Chapter PreparationPreparation
PreparationPreparation
Preparation
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Thanks for the purchase of the digital camera. With the camera, you will live a whole new
camera experience and make photo shooting more interesting and fun. Here below we will
guide you through the whole picture taking process, please read this Users Manual carefully
and keep them in a safe place for future reference.
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Checking Accessories
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ƒ¬ Software CD-ROM
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ƒ¬ USB Cable
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ƒ¬ AC Power Adapter ( optional )
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ƒ¬ Battery ( optional )
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ƒ¬ SD Memory Card ( optional )
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ƒ¬ Owners Manual, Quick Start Guide
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ƒ¬ Pouch and Strap
System Requirements
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ƒ¬ Windows 98/2000/Me, Pentium 166 MHz or higher for PC Users
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ƒ¬ Mac OS 8.6/9.0/9.1/X, Power PC CPU for Macintosh Users
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ƒ¬ Color monitor (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended)
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ƒ¬ Available USB port, CD-ROM drive
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ƒ¬ 80 MB available hard disk space
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Shutter button
Self-timer LED
Flash
Flash sensor
Main swith
Viewfinder window
Lens
Tripod hole
Main switch
OFF
M
SET
Manual mode (M-REC)
Images can be recorded using manual settings.
Auto mode (REC)
Images can be recorded using default settings.
Power off
The camera is turned off.
Playback mode (PLAY)
Images recorded can be played
back on the LCD monitor.
Setup mode (SET UP)
Various settings can be changed.

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5-way button
Used for zoom operation and menu operation. Pressing the center acts as the OK button.
MENU/DISPLAY button
MENU button
Displays menus of various modes.
DISPLAY button
Images can be displayed and recorded using the LCD monitor by pressing the
DISPLAY button during Manual mode ( ) and Auto mode ( ) .
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Camera mode
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By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be
recorded in the optimal condition.
Auto
Red-eye Reduction
Fill-in Flash
Night View Portrait
Flash Off
Distant
Macro
Self-timer
For details on each mode, see Chapter 2 Basic Recording.
Status LCD
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OK button

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2Battery life indicator
When using batteries, the battery level is indicated using 3 levels (full: ;
low: ; empty: ).
Picture quality mode
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The picture quality of image data can be selected from 3 types by pressing the
PICTURE button.
Remaining number of frames
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Remaining number of frames available for recording is displayed. When the cam-
era is connected to a PC, PC is displayed.
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This indicator is displayed when the camera is set to movie recording.
This indicator is displayed when the camera is set to black-and-white
recording.
Preparing the Power Supply
Turn the main switch to the OFF position.
CR-V3 lithium battery
1. Open the battery/card cover by sliding in the direction
indicatied the arrow.
2. Insert the battery in the correct direction as shown in
the diagram.
3. Close the battery/card cover.
AA batteries
Insert AA batteries (2 units) with polarity as shown in the
diagram inside the battery compartment.
AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel-hydrogen batteries
can be used.
Do not use a mix of different types, different
manufactures, different classifications of batteries.
When using rechargeable batteries, read the instruc-
tion manual of the batteries and charger
before use.
Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the
camera.
SUPER FINE FINE ECONOMY

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Using the AC adapter
Insert the AC adapter into a wall outlet . Next, connect the power cable of the AC adapter into the
AC adapter jack on the camera.
Always use the supplied AC adapter .Otherwise fire and/or electrical shock may
occur as a result.
When carrying the camera overseas, check with a travel agency, etc., and prepare a conversion
adapter suitable for the power plug of the destination country in advance.
Auto shut-off function
When using the camera with batteries and no operation is made for a certain time, the camera
power will automatically turn off to prevent battery depletion.
To recover from auto shut-off, press the MODE button, PICTURE button, / / / button,
shutter button or DISPLAY button.
The time for auto shut-off is factory set to 3 min, and the setting can be changed in the
SETUP menu. (See page 33 .)
The auto shut-off function operates even when using the AC adapter.
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card
Always turn the main switch to the OFF position and make sure the card access LED is off
before inserting/removing the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card.
Inserting the card
1. Open the battery/card cover.
2. Face the label of the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card toward the front of the camera and
the end of the connector toward the card slot.
3. Carefully insert the card into the camera with the mark on the label facing up until a click is
heard. The card will be locked.
Battery life indicator
The number of pictures that can be taken varies according to the performance and usage
conditions of the batteries. Power is consumed by the following operations even when not
recording and these will reduce the number of images that can be recorded.
Repeated focus operations by pressing the shutter button halfway.
Repeated zoom operations.
Extensive use of the LCD monitor in the Playback mode.
Communication with a PC.

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4. Close the battery/card cover.
Removing the card
1. Open the battery/card cover.
2. Press the edge of the inserted SD Memory Card/Multi-
Media Card.
3. The card will unlock and eject.
4. Close the battery/card cover.
SD Memory Card cannot be inserted and locked if the front/back sides or the up/down
direction are incorrect.
If force is used when inserting SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card, damage may
occur to the connector section.
Caution
SD Memory Cards and Multi-Media Cards are manufactured using precision electronic
components. Do not perform the following as malfunction or damage may occur as a result.
During image recording, the card access LED is lit. While the lamp is on, do not open the
battery/card cover or remove the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card. Interrupting the
writing process will not only cause the camera to malfunction but the card may become
unusable.
Do not touch the terminal with hands or metal objects. Damage to the components may
occur as a result of static electricity. Before handling a SD Memory Card or Multi-Media
Card, discharge any static build-up from your body by touching grounded metal, etc.
Keep dust, water and foreign objects away from the terminal section.
Do not store the card in places with high humidity, dusty places or where static electricity
or electromagnetic fields are likely to occur.
Do not bend, drop or apply excessive force.
Avoid heat, liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage.
Do not dismantle or modify.
Press to Eject

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Important
When using Multi-Media Cards, the operation response time may be longer during shoot
ing and playback when compared with the SD Memory Cards. However, this is due to the
specification of the Multi-Media Card and is not a malfunction.
The SD Memory Card includes a write-protect switch. Please note that pictures cannot be
taken or deleted when the write-protect switch is on.
When using SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards on a PC, do not change the attributes
(read-only, etc.) of the files , the file names or the directory name of image data saved on an
SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card or save files other than image data taken by this
camera. Images that have been changed or added will not only play back on the camera but
may cause the camera to malfunction as well.
Always format SD Memory Cards/Multi-Media Cards using this camera. A card formatted
in a PC may not operate properly.
Attaching the Strap
Pass the thin loop through the strap into the
strap holder on the right side of the camera.
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2Pass the strap through the thin loop and pull.
Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time/Date
When using the camera for the first time, set the menu display language and time/date. The
setting range is between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2035.
The menu language, time and date are maintained by the backup condenser. The setting
contents are therefore retained even when replacing the lithium battery/AA batteries.
Backup time during battery replacement is about 15 minutes.
1. Make sure that batteries, or AC adapter have been installed/connected.
2. Set the main switch to , , or SET . The LCD monitor will turn on and the
Language Setting screen will appear.
3. Press the / button to select the desired language and press the OK button. The
Confirmation screen for the selected language will appear.
4. Press the button to select YES and press the OK button. The selected language
will be confirmed and the Time/Date Setting screen will appear.

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5. Use the / button to adjust the number to the current Year, Month, Day & Time.
Press the / buttons to move the next/previous data field.
6. When the last item is selected/changed, press OK button. The Confirmation screen for
the date setting will appear.
7. Press the OK button again. The set values will be stored.
Recording
Normal recording is performed with the subject
a distance of more than 0.8m. For distances
between 0.25m to 0.8m from the subject, see 
Macro Recording mode (page20).
1. Check to make sure that an SD Memory
Card/Multi-Media Card is properly inserted.
2. Set the main switch to . The lens will
extend.
If the main switch is set to while the
lens is being held, Err may appear in the
status LCD. If this occurs, turn the main
switch to OFF and turn it back to .
3. Press the PICTURE button to set the picture
quality.
For more information, see Setting the
Picture Quality (page17 ).
4. Press the MODE button to set the recording
mode.
For more information, see Selecting the
Recording Mode (page18 ) to  Self-timer
Mode (page 21 )
5. Look through the viewfinder to determine
the image composition, and then press the
(W) and (T) buttons to set the
subject size.
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When pressing the (W) button, the subject
will become smaller (wide). When pressing the
(T) button, the subject will become larger
(telescopic). The zoom range is equivalent to
35  105mm in a 35mm camera.
6. Lightly press the shutter button (halfway). The
LED1 will light green and the focus and exposure
will be locked. If the subject to focus is not in
the center of the viewfinder, perform
Focus Lock Recording (page17 ).
Viewfinder and LED
For normal recording, aim at the subject using the
entire viewfinder area. To focus, position the sub-
ject within the diagonally-lined center area of [ ]
located at the center of the viewfinder.
For macro recording (0.25m to 0.8m), or if the zoom
position is set to TELE and the distance
between the camera and subject is near, record
with the LCD monitor set to ON since the viewfinder
and the recording range will vary. For macro
recording, see (page20).
Color Status Definition Warning sound
Red Blinking System error (error code displayed on status LCD) Yes
Red Blinking Image blur warning, Low light warning No
Red On Flash charging No
Green Blinking Auto-focus (AF) unavailable* No
Green On Camera ready for recording No
Green and Red Blinking Camera unstable warning, low-luminance warning
or when subject cannot be focused (AF) Yes
Green and Red Blinking Insufficient card space, or card is not inserted,
damaged, unformatted or write-protected No
Green and Red On Formatting card or during process No
The operation of writing the recorded image to the SD Memory Card/Multi-Media Card
will start and at the same time, the card access LED on the side of the camera will light
(orange). When the card access LED turns off, the writing process is completed.
7. Gently press the shutter button completely. Recording is completed when a buzzer
sound is heard.
Focus area
LED 1
(Green)
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LED 2
(Red)
LED Messages
Type
LED 2
LED 2
LED 2
LED 1
LED 1
LED 1,2
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Focus Lock Recording
Use the following procedure if the subject to
record is not in the center of the viewfinder.
1Position the subject so that it falls within
the focus frame and lightly press the
shutter button(halfway).
The LED 1 will light green and the focus
position will be locked.
Releasing the finger from the shutter but-
ton after locking the focus position will
cancel the focus lock.
2While continuing to hold the shutter but-
ton down lightly (halfway), re-position
the subject for the desired composition
and gently press the shutter button down
completely to record.
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Recording using the LCD moniter
As well as using the optical viewfinder, the LCD monitor can be used as viewfinder for framing.
Set the main switch to .
Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the
LCD monitor.
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3Record by referring to the LCD monitor.
Recording procedure is the same as
when using the viewfinder.
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MENU
DISPLAY
Setting the Picture Quality
By using the PICTURE button, the picture quality of the image data to be recorded can be
selected from 3 types. The currently selected picture quality is displayed on the status LCD.
SUPER FINE(Default setting)
FINE
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Number of recordable images
The values shown below are guides when recording using the same picture mode. When there are
files other than images, or when recording is made while switching the picture quality mode/record-
ing mode, the number of recordable images will vary. Furthermore, the number of recordable
images may also vary depending on the recorded subject.
Picture quality mode Estimated number of File size (estimate)
recordable images (8MB card)
SUPER FINE About 17 images About 240KB
FINE About 26 images About 150KB
ECONOMY About 68 images About 60KB
*Note: When using an SD Memory Card
Picture quality modes and number of recorded pixel
Picture quality mode Number of recorded pixels (H) × (V) Picture quality
SUPER FINE 1600 × 1200 pixels
(Default)
Selecting the Recording Mode
By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button, the subject can be recorded in
the optimal condition. 14 modes can be selected using the 8 icons.Pressing the MODE button
will cycle through the recording modes.The selected recording mode is pointed by the arrow
icon of on the status LCD.
During auto power-off, the setting of each mode is saved. ( Night View Portrait mode
and Self-timer mode are canceled.)
Among the 3 picture quality modes,
this mode is superior in quality.Im-
ages consisting of about 2 million
pixels can be recorded in this mode.
Images consisting of about 1.3
million pixels can be recorded in this
mode.
Among the 3 modes,this mode al-
lows the most number of images to
be recorded.
ECONOMY
FINE
640 × 480 pixels
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Jump function:When power is turned off, the mode returns to (default setting).
However, the previously set mode can be selected by pressing the MODE button once.
(Self-timer is not included as a previous set mode.)
Single-action AUTO function:Pressing the MODE button for 2 seconds will return the mode
to .
(Auto)Mode
Since this mode automatically performs all settings, it allows you to concentrate on the actual
image to record. When recording in a dark place or against backlight, the camera will automati-
cally determine whether the flash is necessary.
Press the MODE button and select .
NOTE:
* The flash recording range is 0.8 to 3.0m when the camera is set to WIDE and 0.8 to
2.0m when set to TELE (the range varies depending on the zoom position and aperture).
* While the flash is being charged, the viewfinder LED will light in red. While the LED is
on, flash recording cannot be made.
(Red-eye Reduction) Mode
Pre-flashing is performed before the actual flash to reduce the red-eye effect. Other than the
pre-flash, the mode is the same as .
Press the MODE button and select .
* The red-eye reduction may have little effect if the subject is not directly facing the
pre-flash or actual flash, or when there is some distance between the camera and
subject.
NOTE:
(Fill-in Flash) Mode
Used to soften dark shadows on the face of the subject due to backlight, artificial lighting, etc.
The flash will always be used regardless of the surrounding brightness.
Press the MODE button and select .
(Night View Portrait) Mode
Used when recording subjects with night view as the background. The flash and red-eye
reduction will always be used.
Under low light conditions, the shutter speed will become slow. Since this may result in the
image becoming blurred, use of a tripod is recommended.
Press the MODE button and select .