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•
You cannot return
a camera t
o its previous
firmware version
after updating it
.
•
Before running the update, be sur
e
to save the data
on
your SD Memory Card
to a com
puter or other l
ocation.
•
When the battery level i
s low, [Not enough b
attery power remaini
ng to update
the firmware] is d
isplayed on
the m
onitor. Use t
he AC
adapter kit
(optional)
or install a fully charged battery.
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Table of Contents
Default Chapter
3
For Using Your Camera Safely
3
Care to be Taken During Handling
6
Cleaning Your Camera
7
Storing Your Camera
7
Table of Contents
9
Contents
9
Composition of the Operating Manual
15
Before Using Your Camera
17
Checking the Contents of the Package
18
Names and Functions of the Working Parts
19
Capture Mode
20
Mode Dial
21
Playback Mode
22
Shutter Release Button
23
Power Switch
23
Monitor Display
24
Control Panel
26
Histogram Display
28
Using the Histogram
30
How to Change Function Settings
32
Using the Direct Keys
32
Using the Control Panel
33
Using the Menus
34
Getting Started
37
Attaching the Strap
38
Inserting the Battery
39
Charging the Battery
39
Inserting/Removing the Battery
40
Battery Level Indicator
41
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
42
Inserting/Removing an SD Memory Card
44
Attaching a Lens
46
Turning the Camera on and off
48
Initial Settings
49
Setting the Display Language
49
Setting the Date and Time
50
Basic Operations
53
Basic Shooting Operation
54
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
54
Using a Zoom Lens
56
Using the Built-In Flash
57
Setting the Flash Mode
57
Compensating Flash Output
58
Shooting with the Flash
59
Reviewing Images
61
Playing Back Images
61
Deleting a Single Image
62
Shooting Functions
63
How to Operate the Shooting Functions
64
Direct Keys Setting Items
64
Rec. Mode Menu Items
65
Movie Menu Items
67
Custom Setting Menu Items
67
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode
69
Auto Picture Modes
70
Scene Modes
71
Selecting a Scene Mode
72
Blur Control Mode
73
Exposure Modes
74
Setting the Exposure
75
Setting the Sensitivity
75
Changing the Exposure Mode
76
Aperture Value
77
Adjusting the Exposure
79
Exposure Bracketing
80
Locking the Exposure before Shooting (AE Lock)
82
Selecting the Metering Method
84
Reducing Image Noise (Noise Reduction)
85
Focusing
86
Setting the Focus Method
86
Setting the Autofocus Method
87
Focusing Using the D/I Button
90
Locking the Focus (Focus Lock)
91
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
92
Checking the Depth of Field (Preview)
94
Using the Shake Reduction Function to Prevent Camera Shake
95
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function
95
Shooting with Self-Timer
97
Shooting with Remote Control (Optional)
98
Control Unit
99
Taking Pictures Continuously
101
Continuous Shooting
101
Interval Shooting
103
Multi-Exposure
105
Recording Movies
107
Changing the Settings for Movie Recording
107
Recording Movies
109
Interval Movie
111
Playing Back Movies
113
Editing Movies
114
Shooting Settings
117
Setting a File Format
118
Aspect Ratio
119
File Format
119
JPEG Recorded Pixels
120
JPEG Quality
121
Color Space
121
Setting the White Balance
122
Adjusting the White Balance Manually
124
Adjusting Brightness
125
Highlight Correction
125
Shadow Correction
126
HDR Capture
127
Setting the Image Finishing Tone
128
Setting Custom Image
128
Setting the Digital Filter
132
Saving Frequently Used Functions to the Quick Dial
134
Take a Picture
135
Setting the Smart Effect
136
Saving the Camera Settings
138
Setting the Green Button and E-Dial Functions
140
Setting the Green Button Operation
140
Setting the E-Dial Operation in E Mode
142
Setting the Green Button Operation in a Mode
143
Setting the Lens Functions
144
Setting the ND Filter
144
Correcting Lens Distortion
145
Playback Functions
147
Playback Functions Operation
148
Playback Mode Palette Items
148
Playback Menu Items
149
Setting the Playback Display Method
150
Enlarging Images
151
Displaying Multiple Images
152
Multi-Image Display Screen
152
Displaying Images by Folder
153
Displaying Images by Shooting Date (Calendar Display)
154
Joining Multiple Images (Index)
155
Playing Back Images Continuously
157
Starting the Slideshow
158
Displaying Rotated Images
159
Deleting Multiple Images
160
Deleting Selected Images
160
Deleting a Folder
161
Deleting All Images
162
Connecting the Camera to an AV Device
163
Connecting the Camera to a Video Input Terminal or HDMI Input Terminal
163
Setting the Video/Hdmi Output Format
164
Selecting the Hdmi Output Format
165
Editing Images
167
Changing the Image Size
168
Changing the Number of Recorded Pixels (Resize)
168
Cropping out Part of the Image (Cropping)
169
Processing Images
170
Processing Images with Digital Filters
170
Recreating Filter Effects
173
Editing out the Unwanted Red-Eye Effect
175
Developing RAW Images
176
Developing One RAW Image
176
Developing Multiple RAW Images
178
Changing Additional Settings
179
How to Operate the Set-Up Menu
180
Set-Up Menu Items
180
Camera Settings
182
Setting the Sound Effects, Date and Time, and Display Language
182
Setting the World Time
183
List of World Time Cities
185
Setting the Monitor and the Menu Display
186
Setting the Display for Instant Review
188
Pixel Mapping
190
Selecting Settings to Save in the Camera (Memory)
191
Resetting the Menus
192
Checking the Camera Version Information
193
File Management Settings
195
Formatting an SD Memory Card
195
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
196
Changing the Naming System for Folders
197
Creating New Folders
197
Setting the DPOF Settings
198
Connecting to a Computer
201
Manipulating Captured Images on a Computer
202
Saving Images on a Computer
203
Setting the USB Connection Mode
203
Connecting the Camera and a Computer
204
Using the Provided Software
205
Installing the Software
205
Using the Flash
209
Using the Built-In Flash
210
Flash Characteristics in each Exposure Mode
210
Using the Slow-Speed Sync
210
Using the Trailing Curtain Sync
211
Distance and Aperture When Using the Built-In Flash
211
Lens Compatibility with the Built-In Flash
212
Using an External Flash (Optional)
213
Using P-TTL Mode
214
Connecting an External Flash with an Extension Cord
215
Appendix
217
Default Settings
218
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations
224
Using a K-Mount Lens
225
Cleaning the CMOS Sensor
226
Removing Dust by Shaking the CMOS Sensor (Dust Removal)
226
Error Messages
227
Troubleshooting
229
Main Specifications
232
Index
238
Warranty Policy
244
Declaration of Conformity
247
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Brand
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Model
Q10
Category
Digital Camera
Language
English
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