OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS This chapter describes the other powerful features and functions that are available for recording. Using Auto Focus As its name suggests, Auto Focus focuses the image automatically. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the Auto Focus range. Selecting the Focus Mode You can select one of four different focus modes: Auto Focus, Macro, Infinity, and Manual.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS When you see this: Using the Macro Mode It means this: Green focus frame Green operation lamp The image is focused. Green flashing focus frame Flashing green operation lamp The image is not in focus. The Macro Mode lets you focus automatically on close up subjects. The automatic focus operation starts when you press the shutter release button down half way. The following is the focus range in the Macro Mode. Approximately 14cm to 50cm (5.5˝ to 19.7˝) 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Infinity Mode Using Manual Focus The Infinity Mode fixes focus at infinity (∞). Use this mode when recording scenery and other faraway images. With the Manual Focus Mode, you can adjust the focus of an image manually. The following shows focus ranges in the Macro Mode for two optical zoom factors. 1. Keep pressing MF until the is on the Optical Zoom Factor display. 2. Record the image. Approximate Focus Range 1X 14cm (0.5´) to infinity (∞) 3X 40cm (1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. While watching the image on the monitor screen, use [ ] and [ ] to focus. Manual focus position To do this: Do this: Focus out on the subject Press [ ]. Focus in on the subject Press [ ]. • Pressing [ ] or [ ] causes the area inside of the boundary displayed in step 1 to fill the monitor screen momentarily to aid in focus. The normal image reappears a short while later. 3. Press the shutter release button to record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Keeping the shutter Using Focus Lock release button half way down, re-compose the image as you like. Focus lock is a technique you can use to focus on a subject that is not located within the focus frame when you record an image. You can use focus lock in the Auto Focus Mode and the Macro Mode ( ). 1. Using the monitor screen, compose the image so the main subject is within the focus frame, and then press the shutter release button half way.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Press [ ] to increase the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects. Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Exposure compensation lets you change the exposure setting (EV value) manually to adjust for the lighting of your subject. This feature helps to achieve better results when recording a backlit subject, a strongly lit subject indoors, and a subject that is against a dark background. Exposure Compensation Range: –2.0EV to +2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode) • The flash does not fire during continuous shutter recording. • You cannot use the self-timer in combination with the continuous shutter mode. • Never remove the battery or memory card from the camera or unplug the AC adaptor while images are being saved to memory. The Continuous Shutter Mode records images as long as you keep the shutter release button depressed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) • Combined Images The Coupling Shot Mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. • First Image • Second Image This is the part of the image that does not include the person who is recording the first image. 1.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Next, align the focus frame with the subject you want in the right side of the image, taking care to align the actual background with the semi-transparent image of the background of the first image, which is shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. NOTE • The Best Shot Mode (page 64) includes three sample scenes that use Coupling Shot.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • Freeze the background on the monitor screen. Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-shot) Pre-shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-shot is a two-step process. 1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter release button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial with 4. Next, align the focus . frame with the subject, composing the subject with the semitransparent background shown on the monitor screen. When everything is aligned correctly, record the image. 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Pre-shot,” and then press SET. 3. Freeze the background on the monitor screen. Semi-transparent image • This records the image composed on the monitor screen in step 4. The reference background image is not recorded.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial Using the Best Shot Mode with Selecting one of the 33 Best Shot scenes automatically sets up the camera for recording a similar type of image. . • This enters the Best Shot Mode and displays a sample scene. ■ Example Sample Scene 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the sample scene you want, and then press SET. 3. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Use [ ] and [ ] to Creating Your Own Best Shot Setup display the image whose setup you want to register as a Best Shot scene. You can use the procedure below to save the setup of an image you recorded for later recall when you need it again. Recalling a setup you save automatically sets up the camera accordingly. 1. Align the mode dial with . 5. Use [ ] and [ ] to • This enters the Best Shot Mode and displays a sample scene. select “Save,” and then press SET. 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS ■ To delete a Best Shot Mode user setup IMPORTANT! • Setups that you register as Best Shot Mode sample scenes are located after the built-in sample scenes. • Note that formatting the built-in memory (page 103) deletes all Best Shot Mode user setups. 1. Align the mode dial with . • This enters the Best Shot Mode and displays a sample scene. NOTES 2.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Night Scene Mode Shooting with Manual Exposure The night scene mode extends the exposure time to produce beautiful night images. In the Manual Exposure Mode, you can manually adjust shutter speed and aperture. 1. Align the mode dial with • Shutter Speed Setting Range . Shutter Speed 2. Record the image.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial with M (Manual Exposure). 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to IMPORTANT! • The shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor screen will turn orange when you press the shutter release button half way if the image is over-exposed or under-exposed. • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when recording an image that is very dark or very bright. If this happens, adjust the shutter speed.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Point the camera at the subject and then press Using the Movie Mode the shutter release button. You can record movies up to 30 seconds long. • Movie recording continues for 30 seconds, or until you stop it by pressing the shutter release button again. • File Format: AVI AVI format conforms to the Motion JPEG format promoted by the Open DML Group. • The remaining recording time value counts down on the monitor screen as you record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 1. Align the mode dial with Shooting at Fixed Intervals . 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the “Shots” setting, You can set up the camera to record at fixed intervals, specifying the number of images to be recorded, the interval between recordings, and a start time. The following describes the types of recording variations you can configure. and then press [ ]. • Specify the number of shots you want to record.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 5. Configure image recording settings. ■ Canceling an Interval Mode Timer Operation • At this point, you should make white balance and any other settings you want. Turning on the camera while it is standing by for an Interval Mode record operation causes the message “Interval recording was canceled.” to appear, and cancels the interval recording operation. An Interval Mode record operation is also cancelled by changing the mode dial setting to something other than . 6.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the current setting, Adjusting the White Balance and then press SET. The wavelengths of the light produced by various light sources (sunlight, light bulb, etc.) can affect the color of a subject when it is recorded. White balance lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types, to make the colors of an image appear more natural.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 2. Point the camera at a white piece of paper or Adjusting White Balance Manually similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the shutter release button. Under some light sources, automatic white balance under the “Auto” setting can take a long time to complete. Also, the auto white balance range (color temperature range) is limited.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Center-weighted: Center-weighted metering measures light concentrating on the center of the focus area. Use this metering method when you want to exert some control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to the camera. Selecting the Metering Mode Use the following procedure to specify multi-pattern metering, spot metering, or center-weighted metering as the metering mode. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. Spot: Spot metering takes readings at a very small area.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS • When the histogram is too far to the left, it means that there are too many dark pixels. This type of histogram results when the overall image is dark. A histogram that is too far to the left may result in “black out” of the dark areas of an image. Using the Histogram Using the DISP button to display the histogram on the monitor screen makes it possible for you to check exposure conditions as you record images (page 20).
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Recording Mode Settings • Note that the above histograms are shown for illustrative purposes only. You may not be able to achieve exactly the same shapes for particular subjects. • A centered histogram does not necessarily guarantee optimum exposure. The recorded image may be overexposed or under-exposed, even though its histogram is centered. • You may not be able to achieve an optimum histogram configuration due to the limitations of exposure compensation.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Sensitivity Enhancing Specific Colors Use the following procedure to select the sensitivity setting that suits the type of image you are recording. Use the following procedure when you want to enhance a particular color in your recorded image. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “ISO,” and then 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Enhance,” and press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Using the Filter Function Specifying Color Saturation The camera’s filter function lets you alter the tint of an image when you record it. Use the following procedure to control the intensity of the image you are recording. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Filter,” and then 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Saturation,” and press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3. Select the setting you want and then press 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Specifying Contrast Specifying Outline Sharpness Use this procedure to adjust the relative difference between the light areas and dark areas of the image you are recording. Use the following procedure to control the sharpness of image outlines. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 1. In a recording mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Sharpness,” and 2. Select the “REC” tab, select “Contrast,” and then press [ ]. then press [ ]. 3.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off Specifying Power On Default Settings You can display gridlines on the monitor screen to help you compose images and ensure that the camera is straight when recording. You can configure the camera to save certain settings in “mode memory” when it is turned off, and restore them the next time you turn the camera back on. This keeps you from having to configure the camera each time you turn it on.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 4. Select the setting you want and then press Resetting the Camera SET. To do this: Select this setting: Save the current status of the setting and restore it the next time the camera is turned on. On Restore the factory default setting whenever the camera is turned on. Off Use the following procedure to reset all of the camera’s settings to their initial defaults as shown under “Menu Reference” on page 131. 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. 2.
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK 3. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to scroll through im- You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back files ages on the monitor screen. [ ] Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through files stored in the camera’s memory. [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] 1. Press the power button to turn on the camera. To do this: ON/OFF • This causes an image or a message to appear on the monitor screen. Power button (Play Mode). • This enters the Play Mode.
PLAYBACK 4. Press any button besides DISP to return the Zooming the Displayed Image image to its original size. Perform the following procedure to zoom the image currently on the monitor screen up to four times its normal size. IMPORTANT! • You cannot enlarge a movie image. 1. In the Play Mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the image you want. 2. Shift the zoom controller towards to enlarge the image. • This displays an indicator that shows the current zoom factor. Current zoom factor 3.
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Resizing an Image • Resizing an image causes a new (resized) version to be stored as a separate file. • Images smaller than 640 X 480 pixels cannot be resized. • Resizing is supported for images recorded by this model camera only. • If the message “The function is not supported for this file.” appears, it means that the current image cannot be resized. • The resize operation cannot be performed if there is not enough memory to store the resized image.
PLAYBACK 5. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and [ ] to move the cropping Cropping an Image boundary up, down, left, or right until the area of the image you want to extract is within the boundary. Use the following procedure when you want to crop a portion of an enlarged image and use the remaining part of the image as an e-mail attachment, Web page image, etc. 6. Press SET to extract the part of the image en1. In the Play Mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll closed in the cropping boundary.
PLAYBACK To do this: Playing a Movie Use the following procedure to play back a movie recorded in the Movie Mode. 1. In the Play Mode, use Movie icon [ ] and [ ] to display the movie you want play. Do this: Play at fast forward Press [ ]. Play at fast reverse Press [ ]. Pause or unpause playback Press SET. Skip forward or back while playback is paused Press [ Stop playback Press MENU. ] or [ ]. IMPORTANT! • A movie plays until the end and then stops. You cannot repeat-play a movie. 2.
PLAYBACK 4. Pressing any button except [ ], [ ], [ ], and Displaying the 9-image View [ ] displays the full-size version of the image where the selection boundary is located. The following procedure displays nine images on the monitor screen at the same time. 1. Enter the Play Mode. 2. Shift the zoom controller towards . • This displays the 9-image screen with the image that was on the monitor screen in step 2 in the center, with a selection boundary around it. 3.
PLAYBACK Selecting a Specific Image in the 9-image View 1. Display the 9-image view. 2. Use [ ], [ ], [ ], and Selection boundary [ ] to move the selection boundary up, down, left, or right until it is located at the image you want to view. 3. Pressing any button except [ ], [ ], [ ], or [ ] displays the selected image. • This displays the fullsize version of the image you selected.
DELETING FILES DELETING FILES You can delete a single file, or you can delete all files currently in memory. Deleting a Single File Perform the following steps when you want to delete a single file. IMPORTANT! • Note that file deletion cannot be undone. Once you delete a file, it is gone. Make sure you really do not need a file anymore before you delete it. Especially when deleting all files, make sure you check all the files you have stored before proceeding.
DELETING FILES IMPORTANT! Deleting All Files • If a file cannot be deleted for some reason, the message “The function is not supported for this file.” appears when you try to delete it. The following procedure deletes all unprotected files currently in memory. 1. In the Play Mode, press . 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All File Delete,” and then press SET. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Yes.” • To exit the file delete operation without deleting anything, select “No.” 4.
FILE MANAGEMENT FILE MANAGEMENT The file management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect files against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Each folder can hold files numbered up to 9,999. Trying to store the 10,000th file in a folder causes the next serially numbered folder to be created. Folder names are generated as shown below. Example: Name of the 26th file Folders CIMG0026.
FILE MANAGEMENT To protect all files in memory Protecting Files Once you protect a file it cannot be deleted. You can protect files individually or you can protect all files in memory with a single operation. 1. In the Play Mode, press MF . 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “All Files: On,” and then press SET. To protect and unprotect a single file 1. In the Play Mode, press MF • To unprotect all images, select “All Files: Off,” and then press SET. .
FILE MANAGEMENT To configure print settings for a single image DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format,” which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then when you print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service that supports DPOF, only the files you selected on the card are printed, in the quantities you specified.
FILE MANAGEMENT 5. To turn on date stamping for the prints, press DISP so 12 1 To configure print settings for all images is displayed. 1. In the Play Mode, press / • To turn off date stamping for the prints, press DISP so is not displayed. 12 DPOF. 1 2. Use [ ] and [ ] to • Repeat steps 3 through 5 if you want to configure other images for printing. select “All images,” and then press SET. 6. After all the settings are the way you want, press SET to apply them. 3.
FILE MANAGEMENT PRINT Image Matching II Exif Print Images include PRINT Image Matching II data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching II reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them. Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method Turning the Key Tone On and Off Use the following procedure to turn the tone that sounds when you press a key on and off. Use the following procedure to specify the method for generating the serial number used for file names (page 91). 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Beep,” and 2.
OTHER SETTINGS IMPORTANT! Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen • The snapshot image or movie that you select as the startup image is stored in a special memory location called “startup image memory.” Only one image can be stored in startup image memory at one time. Selecting a new startup image overwrites anything that is already stored in startup image memory.
OTHER SETTINGS 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the alarm whose set- Stopping the Alarm ting you want to configure, and then press SET. When an alarm time is reached while the camera is turned off, the alarm sounds for about one minute (or until you stop it), even if the camera is turned off. The camera turns on automatically after the alarm sounds. To stop the alarm after it starts to sound, press any button. 4.
OTHER SETTINGS Changing the Date Format Changing the Date and Time Setting You can select from among three different formats for display of the date. Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. The settings you make here affect your home time zone. 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Date Style,” 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Adjust,” and and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS To configure World Time settings Using World Time You can use the World Time screen to view a time zone that is different from the home time zone when you go on a trip, etc. World Time can display the time in one of 162 cities in 32 time zones. 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time,” and then press [ ]. To switch between the home time and World Time screens • This displays the current World Time zone. 3.
OTHER SETTINGS 6. Use [ ] and [ ] to To configure summer time (DST) settings select the city you want, and then press SET. 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press • This displays the current time in the city you select. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “World Time,” MENU. and then press [ ]. • This displays the current World Time Settings. 7. When the setting is the way you want, press SET to apply it and exit the setting screen. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “World,” and then press [ ].
OTHER SETTINGS 5. After the setting is the way you want, press Changing the Display Language SET. You can use the following procedure to select one of six languages as the display language. • This displays the current time in accordance with your setting. 6. Press SET again to exit the setting screen. 1. In a recording mode or the Play Mode, press MENU. 2. Select the “Set Up” tab, select “Language,” and then press [ ]. 3. Use [ ] and [ ] to change the setting, and then press SET.
OTHER SETTINGS 4. Select “Format,” and then press SET. Formatting Built-in Memory • To exit the format operation without formatting, select “Cancel.” Formatting built-in memory deletes any data stored in it. IMPORTANT! • Note that data deleted by a format operation cannot be recovered. Check to make sure you do not need any of the data in memory before you format it. • Formatting memory deletes all files in memory, including protected files (page 92), and Best Shot Mode user setups (page 65).
