Operating Manual
Table Of Contents
- FOR YOUR SAFETY
- PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
- Handling the Camera
- CONTENTS
- Contents of this manual
- 1 Before using your camera
- 2 Getting Started
- 3 Basic Operation
- 4 Shooting Functions
- 5 Playback Functions
- 6 Settings
- Setting Menu List
- How to Operate the Settings Menu
- Camera Settings
- Formatting a CF card
- Setting the Custom Functions
- Setting the Color Saturation
- Setting the Image Sharpness
- Setting the Contrast
- Setting the Instant Review
- Auto Power Off
- Turning the Beep On and Off
- Changing the Date Style and Date / Time
- Setting the World Time
- Setting the Display Language
- Selecting the Video Output Format
- Setting the LCD Monitor Brightness
- Resetting the File Number
- Setting the Slideshow
- Sensor Cleaning
- Resetting to Default Settings
- Custom Function Chart
- List of City Names
- 7 Connecting
- 8 Appendix
- More Details about Capture Functions
- Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
- Calculating flash distance from the aperture used (using built-in flash)
- Calculating aperture used from the flash distance (using the built-in flash)
- F, FA and FA J Lenses Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
- Setting the White Balance Manually
- FUNCTIONS AVAILABLE WITH VARIOUS LENS COMBINATIONS
- Optional Accessories
- Cleaning the CCD
- Precautions Regarding Memory Cards
- Error Messages
- Troubleshooting
- Main Specifications
- Glossary
- WARRANTY POLICY
- More Details about Capture Functions
Getting Started
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You can use a variety of batteries with your camera. Battery performance
differ by battery type. Please choose the type that best suits your purpose.
CR-V3
The provided CR-V3 is a long-life battery and is convenient for trips.
AA Ni-MH battery
These are rechargeable for multiple uses and are economical.
AA lithium batteries
It is recommended that you use these batteries in cold climates. It shows
a fine performance in such cold temperatures.
AA alkaline batteries
You can use readily available AA alkaline batteries when your usual
batteries run out. AA alkaline batteries may not adequately handle all the
camera functions under certain conditions. We do not recommend their
use except in emergencies.
• AA lithium batteries, AA alkaline batteries and CR-V3 are not rechargeable.
• Do not open the battery cover or remove the batteries when the power switch
is on.
• Remove the batteries when you will not use the camera for a long while.
Otherwise, the battery may leak.
• If the date and time settings have been reset when you insert new batteries
after a long while, follow the procedure for “Setting the Date and Time” p.29.
• Insert batteries correctly. Batteries inserted backwards can cause a camera
breakdown.
• Replace all the batteries at the same time. Do not mix battery type, brands or
an old battery with a new one.
Batteries