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Camera User Guide
• Before use, be sure to read this guide, including the
safety precautions.
• This guide will familiarize you with how to use the camera
correctly.
• Keep the guide handy for future reference.
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Package Contents Before use, make sure the following items are included in the package. If anything is missing, contact your camera dealer. Camera Battery Pack NB-9L Battery Charger (with terminal cover) CB-2LB/2LBE Interface Cable Wrist Strap IFC-400PCU WS-DC11 Getting Started DIGITAL CAMERA Warranty Card Solution Disk • A memory card is not included (p. 3). PDF Manuals For information about the included software, refer to the ImageBrowser EX User Guide, in PDF format (p. 26). • Adobe Reade
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Compatible Memory Cards The following memory cards (sold separately) can be used, regardless of capacity. • microSD memory cards* • microSDHC memory cards* • microSDXC memory cards* * Conforms to SD specifications. However, not all memory cards have been verified to work with the camera. • Always confirm beforehand that memory cards are supported on other devices such as card readers and computers (including the current version of your operating system). Preliminary Notes and Legal Informat
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Lens Power button Zoom lever Mode switch Shooting: i (telephoto) / j (wide 1 (Playback) button angle) Lamp Playback: k (magnify) / g (index) Flash Shutter button Microphone Indicator Speaker • : Important information you should know • : Notes and tips for expert camera use • (p. xx): Pages with related information (in this example, “xx” represents a page number) • Instructions in this guide apply to the camera under default settings. • For convenience,
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Part Names and Conventions in This Guide Battery cover Movie button DC coupler terminal cover b (Exposure compensation) / Up button Tripod socket e (Macro) / Left button Screen (LCD monitor) h (Flash) / Right button Memory card cover l (Display) / Down button Strap mount FUNC./SET button TM HDMI terminal n button AV OUT (Audio/video output) / DIGITAL terminal • In this guide, icons are used to represent the corresponding camera buttons and switches on which they appear or which they resemble.
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Contents Package Contents .............................2 Special Modes for Other Purposes....................................... 93 Compatible Memory Cards................3 Shooting Various Movies .............. 101 Preliminary Notes and Legal Information.......................................3 Part Names and Conventions in 4G mode ...........................103 This Guide .......................................4 Shooting in Program AE Mode Contents ..........................................
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Contents On-Screen Messages....................198 8 Appendix.........................193 On-Screen Information..................200 Troubleshooting ............................ 194 Functions and Menu Tables..........204 Handling Precautions.................... 197 Index..............................................212 7 C OP Y
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Contents: Basic Operations 4 Shoot Use camera-determined settings (Auto Mode)............................. 44 Shooting people well IP Portraits Against Snow Smooth Skin (p. 80) (p. 81) (p. 83) Matching specific scenes t S Night Scenes Low Light Under Water Fireworks (p. 80) (p. 81) (p. 81) (p. 81) Applying special effects Vivid Colors Poster Effect Fish-Eye Effect (p. 84) (p. 84) (p. 85) Miniature Effect Toy Camera Effect Soft Focus Monochrome (p. 86) (p. 87) (p. 88) (p. 89) Focus on face
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Contents: Basic Operations 1 View View images (Playback Mode) ................................................... 126 Automatic playback (Slideshow)................................................. 136 On a TV ...................................................................................... 175 On a computer.............................................................................. 27 Browse through images quickly.................................................. 130 Erase images..
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Safety Precautions • Before using the product, please ensure that you read the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the product is used correctly. • The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to prevent injuries to yourself and other persons, or damage to the equipment. • Be sure to also check the guides included with any separately sold accessories you use. Denotes the possibility of serious injury or death. Warning • Do not trigger the flash in close
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Safety Precautions • Turn the camera off in places where camera use is prohibited. The electromagnetic waves emitted by the camera may interfere with the operation of electronic instruments and other devices. Exercise adequate caution when using the camera in places where use of electronic devices is restricted, such as inside airplanes and medical facilities. • Do not play the supplied CD-ROM(s) in any CD player that does not support data CD-ROMs. It is possible to suffer hearing loss fro
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Safety Precautions • In regular use, small amounts of smoke may be emitted from the flash. This is due to the high intensity of the flash burning dust and foreign materials stuck to the front of the unit. Please use a cotton swab to remove dirt, dust or other foreign matter from the flash to prevent heat build-up and damage to the unit. • Remove and store the battery when you are not using the camera. If the battery is left inside the camera, damage caused by leakage may occur. • Before you di
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Initial Preparations Prepare for shooting as follows. Attaching the Strap Thread the end of the strap through the strap hole ( ), and then pull the other end of the strap through the loop on the threaded end (). Holding the Camera Place the strap around your wrist. When shooting, keep your arms close to your body and hold the camera securely to prevent it from moving. Do not rest your fingers on the flash. 13 C OP Y
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Initial Preparations Charging the Battery Before use, charge the battery with the included charger. Be sure to charge the battery initially, because the camera is not sold with the battery charged. Remove the cover. Insert the battery. After aligning the marks on the battery and charger, insert the battery by pushing it in ( ) and down ( ). Charge the battery. For CB-2LB: Flip out the plug ( ) and plug the charger into a power outlet ( ). For CB-2LBE: Plug the power cord into the charg
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Initial Preparations • To protect the battery and keep it in optimal condition, do not charge it continuously for more than 24 hours. • For battery chargers that use a power cord, do not attach the charger to other objects. Make sure that it can always move freely. • For details on charging time and the number of shots and recording time possible with a fully charged battery, see “Specifications” in the Getting Started guide. Inserting the Battery Insert the included battery. Open the cover.
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Initial Preparations Inserting the Memory Card Insert a memory card (sold separately). Note that before using a new memory card (or a memory card formatted in another device), you should format the memory card with this camera (p. 164). Open the cover. Slide the cover ( ) and open it ( ). Insert the memory card. Insert the memory card facing as shown until it clicks into the locked position. Make sure the memory card is facing the right way when you insert it. Inserting memory cards faci
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Initial Preparations Removing the Memory Card Open the cover and push the memory card in until it clicks, and then slowly release the memory card. The memory card will pop up. Setting the Date and Time A screen for setting the date and time is displayed the first time you turn the camera on. Be sure to specify the date and time, which is the basis for dates and times added to your images. Turn the camera on. Press the power button. The [Date/Time] screen is displayed. Set the date and ti
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Initial Preparations Set the local time zone. Press the qr buttons to choose your local time zone. Finish the setup process. Press the m button when finished. After a confirmation message, the setting screen is no longer displayed. To turn off the camera, press the power button. • Unless you set the date, time, and local time zone, the [Date/Time] screen will be displayed each time you turn the camera on. Specify the correct information. • To set daylight saving time (1 hour ahead), cho
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Initial Preparations Changing the Date and Time Adjust the date and time as follows. Access the camera menu. Press the n button. Choose [Date/Time]. Move the zoom lever to choose the 3 tab. Press the op buttons to choose [Date/ Time], and then press the m button. Change the date and time. Follow step 2 on p. 17 to adjust the settings. Press the n button to close the menu. • Date/time settings can be retained for about 3 weeks by the camera’s built-in date/time battery (backup battery) afte
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Initial Preparations Display Language The display language can be changed as needed. Enter Playback mode. Press the 1 button. Access the setting screen. Press and hold the m button, and then immediately press the n button. Set the display language. Press the opqr buttons to choose a language, and then press the m button. Once the display language has been set, the setting screen is no longer displayed. • A clock icon is displayed if you wait too long in step 2 after pressing the m butto
