Contax U4R - User Manual

Introduction Getting Ready Taking Pictures Playback Set Up
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Contents Glossary Index Nomenclature Menus and Settings Troubleshooting
Contents
Introduction.................................................................... EN-6
FCC Compliance Statement for American Users....................................... EN-6
Handling Precautions ................................................................................... EN-7
Caution and Warning Symbols............................................................................ EN-7
A World of Possibilities .............................................................................. EN-14
System Map ...................................................................................................... EN-16
Nomenclature .............................................................................................. EN-17
Names of the Menus and Icons Shown on the Screen............................ EN-21
"C" Still image, "M" Movie mode display........................................................ EN-21
"P" Playback mode display.............................................................................. EN-23
LED Displays ............................................................................................... EN-25
Self-timer LED (red) .......................................................................................... EN-25
Card access LED (orange)................................................................................ EN-25
Caution LED (red) ............................................................................................. EN-26
Getting Ready............................................................... EN-27
Inserting the Battery Pack.......................................................................... EN-27
Removing the Battery Pack........................................................................ EN-28
Charging the Battery................................................................................... EN-29
Inserting the Memory Card......................................................................... EN-30
 Write-Protect Switch *SD Memory Cards only ............................................. EN-31
Removing the Memory Card ...................................................................... EN-32
Turning the Camera On .............................................................................. EN-33
 Viewing the battery level and charging guide ............................................... EN-33
Setting the Date and Time .......................................................................... EN-34
 Date display format....................................................................................... EN-34
Using the Accessories................................................................................ EN-36
Using the USB Cradle ....................................................................................... EN-36
Attaching the Strap............................................................................................ EN-37
Using the Camera Case.................................................................................... EN-37
Using the Cleaning Pad .................................................................................... EN-38
Attaching the Filter Adapter............................................................................... EN-38
• In this manual, the digital camera is referred to simply as "the camera". Also, SD memory
cards and MultiMedia cards are referred to generically as "memory cards".
A Important
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when using the camera.
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information on the same topic.

Summary

Introduction to the Digital Camera

FCC Compliance Statement

Camera's compliance with FCC regulations for electronic devices.

Handling Precautions

Essential safety guidelines and warnings for proper camera operation.

Camera Nomenclature

Identification and description of all camera parts and controls.

Menu and Icon Explanations

Guide to understanding the camera's on-screen menus and icons.

LED Status Indicators

Description of the camera's various LED lights and their indications.

Getting Started with Your Camera

Inserting the Battery Pack

Step-by-step guide for installing the camera's battery pack correctly.

Charging the Battery Pack

Instructions for recharging the camera's battery using the USB cradle.

Inserting the Memory Card

Procedure for correctly inserting and securing the memory card.

Powering On the Camera

How to turn the camera on and prepare it for use.

Setting Date and Time

Guide to configuring the camera's date and time settings.

Using Camera Accessories

Instructions for connecting and utilizing accessories like the USB cradle.

Capturing Images with Your Camera

Taking Still Images

Basic steps for composing and capturing still photographs.

Continuous Shooting Mode

How to use rapid-fire shooting for capturing action sequences.

Shooting Movies

Guide to recording video clips with sound.

Using the Flash

Explanation of various flash modes and their impact on photos.

Setting Camera Focus

How to select and adjust autofocus modes for sharp images.

Adjusting Image Colors

Customizing image appearance via white balance and color settings.

Reviewing and Managing Your Images

Viewing Still Images

Instructions for viewing still photographs stored on the camera's memory card.

Viewing Movies

Procedure for playing back recorded video clips on the camera.

Erasing Unwanted Images

Methods for deleting individual images or multiple selected images.

Protecting Images

Steps to prevent important images from being accidentally deleted.

Resizing and Trimming Images

How to change image dimensions or crop unwanted parts of photos.

Contax U4R Specifications

General

Type	Digital Camera
Effective Pixels	4.0 Megapixels
Optical Zoom	3x
Digital Zoom	4x
ISO Sensitivity	Auto, 100, 200, 400
Image Sensor	1/2.7-inch CCD
Lens	Carl Zeiss Vario-Tessar
Aperture	F2.8 - F4.9
Storage Media	SD Card
Battery	Lithium-ion battery
LCD Monitor	1.5-inch TFT LCD, 118, 000 pixels