Digital Camera
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Please take time to TM Li-ion recycle this manual as your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to fill in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of your convenient Camera information source. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. You have purchased. Carefully observe copyright laws. The serial number is on...
Please take time to TM Li-ion recycle this manual as your Camera. Please call 1-800-8-BATTERY for information on how to fill in these Operating Instructions. • SDHC Logo is recyclable powers the product you have purchased one of your convenient Camera information source. THERE ARE NO USER SERVICEABLE PARTS INSIDE. You have purchased. Carefully observe copyright laws. The serial number is on...
Digital Camera
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... [PLAYBACK] mode .........37 Deleting Pictures 38 • To delete a single picture 38 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 38 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor 40 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 42 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 42 Taking Close-up Pictures 45 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 46 Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE 47 Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (±: Aperture-priority AE 48 Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter...
... [PLAYBACK] mode .........37 Deleting Pictures 38 • To delete a single picture 38 • To delete multiple pictures (up to 50) or all the pictures 38 Advanced (Recording pictures) About the LCD Monitor 40 Taking Pictures using the Built-in Flash 42 • Switching to the appropriate flash setting 42 Taking Close-up Pictures 45 Taking Pictures with the Self-timer 46 Taking Pictures with Focus and Exposure Set on Subject (Touch AF/AE 47 Taking Pictures with Set Aperture (±: Aperture-priority AE 48 Taking Pictures with Set Shutter Speed (´: Shutter...
Digital Camera
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... picture 91 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu 92 • [TEXT STAMP 92 • Q [MULTI RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels 93 • ? [ASPECT CONV 94 • N [ROTATE]/ M [ROTATE DISP 95 • O [DPOF PRINT 96 • P [PROTECT 97 Others Screen Display 108 Cautions for Use 110 Message Display 113 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions.......... 115 Troubleshooting 118 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 124 Specifications 127 Digital Camera...
... picture 91 Using the [PLAYBACK] mode menu 92 • [TEXT STAMP 92 • Q [MULTI RESIZE] Reducing the picture size (number of pixels 93 • ? [ASPECT CONV 94 • N [ROTATE]/ M [ROTATE DISP 95 • O [DPOF PRINT 96 • P [PROTECT 97 Others Screen Display 108 Cautions for Use 110 Message Display 113 Functions that cannot be set or will not work under some conditions.......... 115 Troubleshooting 118 Number of Recordable Pictures and Available Recording Time 124 Specifications 127 Digital Camera...
Digital Camera
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... recordable pictures and playback time will vary slightly depending on . (When the optical image stabilizer function is turned on the status of recordable pictures decreases in every recording. • Turning the camera off . optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it is displayed on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time...
... recordable pictures and playback time will vary slightly depending on . (When the optical image stabilizer function is turned on the status of recordable pictures decreases in every recording. • Turning the camera off . optional) connected.] • The indication turns red and blinks if the remaining battery power is exhausted. (The status indicator blinks when the LCD monitor turns off.) Recharge the battery or replace it is displayed on the operating conditions and storing condition of the battery. ∫ Charging Charging time...
Digital Camera
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... cards are being used becomes full. • You can copy the recorded pictures to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed. A (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided. (When format in compliance with the SD this switch is set to its original position.) 2 MultiMediaCard • Still pictures only. ¢ The SDHC Memory Card is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for a card. The ability to write, delete and format data...
... cards are being used becomes full. • You can copy the recorded pictures to 2 GB) • Fast recording and writing speed. A (Formatted using the FAT12 or FAT16 • Write-Protect switch A provided. (When format in compliance with the SD this switch is set to its original position.) 2 MultiMediaCard • Still pictures only. ¢ The SDHC Memory Card is only compatible with SD Memory Cards. (Always read the operating instructions for a card. The ability to write, delete and format data...
Digital Camera
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...]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] [SHUTTER TONE]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any button to turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode. [HISTOGRAM] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. (P41) [OFF]/[ON] - [TRAVEL DATE] Set...
...]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] [SHUTTER TONE]: [ 1 ]/[ 2 ]/[ 3 ] u [VOLUME] Adjust the volume of the speaker to any button to turn off the LCD monitor automatically when not in use to [15SEC.] or [30SEC.]. • The status indicator lights while the LCD monitor is turned off. q [ECONOMY] p [POWER SAVE]: The camera is set to [5MIN.] in the Intelligent auto mode. [HISTOGRAM] This allows you to set either to display or not display the histogram. (P41) [OFF]/[ON] - [TRAVEL DATE] Set...
Digital Camera
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... selected, the camera is connected via the "PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)" communication system. VQT1Q36 25 A reset screen for 1 more second. • The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P53), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is displayed after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to the initial settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that have...
... selected, the camera is connected via the "PTP (Picture Transfer Protocol)" communication system. VQT1Q36 25 A reset screen for 1 more second. • The auto review function is activated regardless of its setting when using auto bracket (P53), [HI-SPEED BURST] (P59) in [PLAYBACK] mode menu is displayed after saving the data on a PC or elsewhere. • To reset the folder number to the initial settings. • When the [RESET] setting is selected during recording, the operation that have...
Digital Camera
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... set , the flash is activated twice. VQT1Q36 31 Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu - [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P66)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P74)/ [STABILIZER]¢ (P75) ¢ The settings which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the [SETUP] menu can be used . [SETUP] menu - [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] • The settings...
... set , the flash is activated twice. VQT1Q36 31 Settings in Intelligent auto mode • Only the following functions can be set in this mode. [REC] mode menu - [PICTURE SIZE]¢ (P66)/[ASPECT RATIO] (P67)/[BURST] (P73)/[COLOR EFFECT]¢ (P74)/ [STABILIZER]¢ (P75) ¢ The settings which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the [SETUP] menu can be used . [SETUP] menu - [CLOCK SET]/[WORLD TIME]/[TRAVEL DATE]/[BEEP]/[LANGUAGE] • The settings...
Digital Camera
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...] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favorite settings (³: Program AE mode) Many more menu items can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P52) ∫ To adjust the colors and take a picture. • The access indication lights (P17) red when pictures are being recorded on . 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus range...
...] mode: ³ Taking pictures with your favorite settings (³: Program AE mode) Many more menu items can take pictures with greater freedom than when you take pictures in memory (or the card). ∫ To adjust the exposure and take pictures at times when the image appears too dark (P52) ∫ To adjust the colors and take a picture. • The access indication lights (P17) red when pictures are being recorded on . 4 Press the shutter button halfway to focus. • The focus range...
Digital Camera
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...; Use this when you take pictures of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it with a dark background landscape, this time, the selected item is back-lit or under fluorescent light. A Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Move 1 [‰]. 2 Move 3/4 to select a mode...
...; Use this when you take pictures of settings ‡: AUTO The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it necessary. : AUTO/Red-eye reduction¢ The flash is automatically activated when the recording conditions make it with a dark background landscape, this time, the selected item is back-lit or under fluorescent light. A Switching to the appropriate flash setting Set the flash to match the recording. 1 Move 1 [‰]. 2 Move 3/4 to select a mode...
Digital Camera
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... the recording mode is an approximation. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to approx. 7.3 m (23.9 feet) VQT1Q36 43 However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed. ∫ The available flash range to take pictures...
... the recording mode is an approximation. Advanced (Recording pictures) ∫ About the digital red-eye correction When the flash is used with the Red-eye reduction selected, it will automatically detect and correct the red-eye in scene mode, the ISO sensitivity automatically switches to approx. 7.3 m (23.9 feet) VQT1Q36 43 However, the scene mode flash setting is reset to the initial setting when the scene mode is changed. ∫ The available flash range to take pictures...
Digital Camera
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... AE or Manual exposure mode. • In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the [MIN. When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is set , the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights. • The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the...
... AE or Manual exposure mode. • In Intelligent auto mode, shutter speed changes depending on the [MIN. When the camera has determined that there is little jitter when the optical image stabilizer is set , the LCD monitor turns off and the status indicator lights. • The white balance may not be properly adjusted if the flash level is being charged, the flash icon blinks red, and you cannot take a picture even when you repeat taking a picture. Take a picture after the...
Digital Camera
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... recorded continuously up to close the menu. This refers to the number of frames used . - [š] in [AF MODE]/Direction detection function/[MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on the screen may not decrease regularly. • When you selected [W] on the type of the card, the card access indication may not be used in memory. 6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu...
... recorded continuously up to close the menu. This refers to the number of frames used . - [š] in [AF MODE]/Direction detection function/[MODE2] on the optical image stabilizer function • This unit does not support recording motion pictures on the screen may not decrease regularly. • When you selected [W] on the type of the card, the card access indication may not be used in memory. 6 Press [MENU/SET] to close the menu...
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... software on the camera and the PC. Otherwise, data may appear on [Removable Disk] in advance, the camera will cause trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert. Then set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may be automatically connected to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P25) is displayed.) 100 VQT1Q36 C AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) • Use a battery with [USB MODE] set [USB MODE] to the PC with sufficient battery power...
... software on the camera and the PC. Otherwise, data may appear on [Removable Disk] in advance, the camera will cause trouble.) B Align the marks, and insert. Then set to [PictBridge(PTP)], a message may be automatically connected to select [PC], and then press [MENU/ SET]. • If [USB MODE] (P25) is displayed.) 100 VQT1Q36 C AC adaptor (DMW-AC5PP; optional) • Use a battery with [USB MODE] set [USB MODE] to the PC with sufficient battery power...
Digital Camera
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... exceeded. > Reduce the number of the card becomes full. [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be displayed on the screen in some cases. When you want to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it . [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P26) VQT1Q36 113 The major messages are described below...
... exceeded. > Reduce the number of the card becomes full. [SOME PICTURES CANNOT BE COPIED]/[COPY COULD NOT BE COMPLETED] • The following pictures cannot be displayed on the screen in some cases. When you want to [LOCK]. Move the switch back to unlock it . [THIS PICTURE IS PROTECTED] > Delete the picture after saving necessary data on a PC etc. (P26) VQT1Q36 113 The major messages are described below...
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... [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P26) • This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to a PC or a printer. (P100, 102) [PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER] • The printer cannot print. > Check the printer. 114 VQT1Q36 If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] > Use a card compatible with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on...
... [NO.RESET] in the [SETUP] menu if you want to change the TV aspect. (P26) • This message also appears when the USB connection cable is connected to a PC or a printer. (P100, 102) [PRINTER BUSY]/[PLEASE CHECK THE PRINTER] • The printer cannot print. > Check the printer. 114 VQT1Q36 If the message persists, contact the dealer or your nearest Service Center. [MEMORY CARD PARAMETER ERROR] > Use a card compatible with "10MB/s" or greater displayed on...
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... the exposure is exhausted. • If you leave the camera on . • Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P24) of the [ECONOMY] mode active? > Press the shutter button halfway to charge the battery or charging may be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P20) • Is there any memory remaining on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on...
... the exposure is exhausted. • If you leave the camera on . • Is [AUTO LCD OFF] (P24) of the [ECONOMY] mode active? > Press the shutter button halfway to charge the battery or charging may be recorded. • Is the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch at the [¦/!] setting? (P20) • Is there any memory remaining on the [SETUP] menu when taking pictures. fingerprints on the lens. > If the lens is dirty, turn on...
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... another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P26) (Other pictures will be displayed with other equipment are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. VQT1Q36 121 Others The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash...
... another make of digital camera? • Did you remove the battery immediately after picture-taking or did you take the picture using a battery with a low remaining charge? > Format the data to delete the pictures mentioned above. (P26) (Other pictures will be displayed with other equipment are displayed on dates differing from the actual dates on the built-in memory appear when a card is not inserted. VQT1Q36 121 Others The flash is activated 2 times. • The flash...
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... Fireworks Mode 60 Focus 33, 47 Folder Composition 101 Folder Number 25, 101, 109 Food Mode 56 Formatting 26 G Guide Line 24, 40 H High Angle 23 High Sensitivity Mode 58 Hi-speed burst Mode 59 Histogram 24, 41 I Intelligent Auto Mode 29 Intelligent Exposure 73 Intelligent ISO 67 ISO Sensitivity 68 J Jitter 33 L Language Setting 27 Layout 105 LCD Mode 23 LCD Monitor 40, 108 M Macro Mode 45 Manual Exposure 50, 52 Manual Exposure Assistance 50 Metering Mode 70...
... Fireworks Mode 60 Focus 33, 47 Folder Composition 101 Folder Number 25, 101, 109 Food Mode 56 Formatting 26 G Guide Line 24, 40 H High Angle 23 High Sensitivity Mode 58 Hi-speed burst Mode 59 Histogram 24, 41 I Intelligent Auto Mode 29 Intelligent Exposure 73 Intelligent ISO 67 ISO Sensitivity 68 J Jitter 33 L Language Setting 27 Layout 105 LCD Mode 23 LCD Monitor 40, 108 M Macro Mode 45 Manual Exposure 50, 52 Manual Exposure Assistance 50 Metering Mode 70...
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... Shutter Speed 75 Motion Picture Mode 61 Multi Playback 79 Multiple 70 N Night Portrait Mode 56 Night Scenery Mode 56 No.Reset 25 Normal Play 36 NTSC 26 Number of Prints 104 Number of Recordable Pictures ......... 15, 124 O Optical Image Stabilizer 75 Optical Zoom 34 P PAL 26 Paper Size 104 Party Mode 56 PC 25, 100 Pet Mode 58 PictBridge 102 Picture Adjustment 74 Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode 61 Picture Size 66, 124 Pictures with Audio 90 Playback Pictures...
... Shutter Speed 75 Motion Picture Mode 61 Multi Playback 79 Multiple 70 N Night Portrait Mode 56 Night Scenery Mode 56 No.Reset 25 Normal Play 36 NTSC 26 Number of Prints 104 Number of Recordable Pictures ......... 15, 124 O Optical Image Stabilizer 75 Optical Zoom 34 P PAL 26 Paper Size 104 Party Mode 56 PC 25, 100 Pet Mode 58 PictBridge 102 Picture Adjustment 74 Picture Quality Setting (Motion Picture Mode 61 Picture Size 66, 124 Pictures with Audio 90 Playback Pictures...