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3
Basic Op
erations
How to set the ca
mera so it
will ch
oose the opti
mum se
ttings
based on the
subjec
t light
ing, dist
ance a
nd moti
on.
1
Set the mode
dial to
I
.
The camera will selec
t the optimal
capturing mode for the subject.
1
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing
Mode for Scenes (p.47)
2
Set the f
ocus mode lever
to
=
.
Autofocus mode is set. (p.118)
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal
Settings
44
46
Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
For Safe Use of Your Camera
3
About the Camera
3
Precautions for Battery Usage
4
Care to be Taken During Handling
4
Table of Contents
6
Contents
6
Composition of the Operating Manual
11
Before Using Your Camera
13
L Camera Characteristics
14
Checking the Contents of the Package
15
Names of Working Parts
16
Camera
16
LCD Monitor Indications
18
Histogram Display
21
Viewfinder Indications
22
LCD Panel Indications
24
Getting Started
25
Attaching the Strap
26
Inserting the Batteries
27
Batteries
28
Battery Level Indicator
29
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (New Batteries)
29
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
30
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card
31
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
33
Turning the Camera on and off
34
Initial Settings
35
Setting the Display Language
35
Setting the Date and Time
37
Attaching the Lens
39
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
41
Basic Operations
43
Basic Shooting Operation
44
Holding the Camera
44
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
45
Lcd Monitor
47
Operating the Shutter Release Button
47
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes
49
Using the Zoom Lens
50
Using the Built-In Flash
51
Selecting Flash Mode
52
Other Shooting Modes
55
Continuous Shooting
55
Self-Timer Shooting
57
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)
61
Using Mirror Lock up Function to Prevent Camera Shake
64
Playing Back Still Pictures
65
Playing Back Images
65
Rotating Images
66
Enlarging Playback Images
67
Nine-Image Display
68
Slideshow
70
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment
72
Processing Images with Filters
73
Deleting Images
75
Deleting a Single Image
75
Deleting All Images
76
Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display)
77
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
79
Protecting All Images
80
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
81
Printing Single Images
81
Settings for All Images
83
Printing Using Pictbridge
85
Setting Transfer Modes
86
Connecting the Camera to the Printer
87
Printing Single Images
88
Printing All Images
90
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
92
Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer
92
Menu Reference
93
Using the Button Functions
94
Capture Mode
94
Mode Dial
95
Playback
96
Using the Menu
98
How to Operate the Menu
98
[A Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items
100
[Q Playback] Menu Setting Items
100
[H Set-Up] Menu Setting Items
101
[A Custom] Menu Setting Items
102
Using the Fn Menu
104
Capture Mode
104
Playback
105
Using the Mode Dial
106
Function Reference
109
Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
110
Setting the Image Tone
110
Setting the Recorded Pixels
111
Setting the Quality Level
112
Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast
113
Setting the White Balance
114
Color Temperature
115
Adjusting the White Balance Manually
115
Setting the Sensitivity
117
Setting the Color Space
119
Focusing
120
Using the Autofocus
120
Setting the Focusing Area
123
Setting the AF Mode
124
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)
125
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
127
Setting the Exposure
129
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
129
Depth of Field
130
How to Check Depth of Field
131
Selecting the Metering Method
132
Using the Spot Metering
133
Changing the Exposure Mode
134
Shutter Speed
136
Exposure Warning
137
Aperture Value
138
Setting the Exposure
143
Recording the Exposure before Shooting (Ae Lock)
144
Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket)
145
Setting Auto Bracket
147
Using the Built-In Flash
148
Compensating Flash Output
148
Allowing Shooting While Charging Flash
149
Flash Characteristics in each Exposure Mode
149
Distance and Aperture When Using the Built-In Flash
151
DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-In Flash
153
Using an External Flash (Optional)
155
Using in Wireless Mode
157
Red-Eye Reduction
159
Settings During Playback
162
Changing Playback Display Method
162
Displaying Bright Portion Warning
162
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval
163
Camera Settings
164
Formatting the SD Memory Card
164
Turning the Beep on and off
165
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style
165
Setting the World Time
166
List of World Time Cities
168
Setting the Display Language
169
Turning the Guide Display on and off
169
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
170
Selecting the Video Output Format
170
Setting Auto Power off
171
Resetting the File Number
171
Setting the Instant Review
172
Resetting to Default Settings
173
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-Up Menu
173
Resetting the Custom Function Menu
174
Appendix
175
Default Settings
176
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations
180
Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]
182
Cleaning the CCD
183
Optional Accessories
185
For Viewfinder
186
Error Messages
188
Troubleshooting
190
Main Specifications
192
Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional)
194
Glossary
195
Index
200
Warranty Policy
204
Declaration of Conformity
207
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