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OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE • Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 58) while recording with manual focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: MF ȚȚcm will be replaced by the actual focusing range value. Using Focus Lock 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 button half way. • This locks the focus on the subject that is currently within the focus frame. Main subject Focus frame 79

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	2
Unpacking	2
Contents	3
Features	9
Precautions	12
QUICK START GUIDE	18
First, charge the battery!	18
To configure display language and clock settings	19
To record an image	20
To view a recorded image	21
To delete an image	21
GETTING READY	22
About This Manual	22
General Guide	23
Camera	23
USB Cradle	25
Monitor Screen Contents	26
REC Mode	26
PLAY Mode	28
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen	30
Attaching the Strap	31
Power Requirements	32
Loading the Rechargeable Battery	32
To charge the battery	33
To replace the battery	38
Power Supply Precautions	39
Turning the Camera On and Off	42
Configuring Power Saving Settings	44
Using the On-screen Menus	45
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings	48
To configure display language and clock settings	49
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING	51
Recording an Image	51
Aiming the Camera	51
Recording an Image	52
Using Zoom	58
Optical Zoom	58
Digital Zoom	60
Using the Flash	62
Flash Unit Status	64
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting	65
Using Flash Assist	65
Using the Self-timer	67
Specifying Image Size	70
Specifying Image Quality	71
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS	72
Selecting the Focus Mode	72
Using Auto Focus	73
Using the Macro Mode	76
Using Pan Focus	77
Using the Infinity Mode	77
Using Manual Focus	78
Using Focus Lock	79
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)	80
Adjusting White Balance	82
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually	83
Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode)	85
Using the BEST SHOT Mode	86
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually	88
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup	89
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup	90
Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement	91
Shooting with High Sensitivity	92
Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)	93
To use Business Shot	94
Recording a Movie	95
Specifying Movie Image Quality	96
Recording a Movie	97
Recording Audio	99
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	99
Recording Your Voice	100
Using the Histogram	102
REC Mode Camera Settings	105
Assigning Functions to the [<] and [>] Keys	106
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off	107
Turning Image Review On and Off	107
Specifying Power On Default Settings	108
Specifying ISO Sensitivity	110
Selecting the Metering Mode	111
Using the Filter Function	112
Specifying Outline Sharpness	113
Specifying Color Saturation	113
Specifying Contrast	114
Resetting the Camera	114
PLAYBACK	115
Basic Playback Operation	115
Playing an Audio Snapshot	116
Zooming the Display Image	117
Resizing an Image	118
Cropping an Image	119
Playing and Editing a Movie	121
Playing a Movie	121
Editing a Movie	122
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT)	126
Displaying the 9-image View	127
Displaying the Calendar Screen	128
Playing a Slideshow	129
Using the Photo Stand Feature	132
Rotating the Display Image	133
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	134
To re-record audio	135
Playing Back a Voice Recording File	136
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen	137
Selecting the Video Output System	138
DELETING FILES	140
Deleting a Single File	140
Deleting All Files	141
FILE MANAGEMENT	142
Folders	142
Memory Folders and Files	142
Protecting Files	143
To protect a single file	143
To protect all files in memory	144
Using the FAVORITE Folder	144
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder	144
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder	146
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder	147
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder	147
OTHER SETTINGS	148
Configuring Sound Settings	148
To configure sound settings	148
To set the confirmation tone volume level	148
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback	149
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen	149
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method	150
Setting the Clock	151
To select your Home Time zone	151
To set the current time and date	152
Changing the Date Format	152
Using World Time	153
To display the World Time screen	153
To configure World Time settings	153
Changing the Display Language	154
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen	155
Changing the USB Port Protocol	155
Configuring [_] (REC) and [>] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions	156
Formatting Built-in Memory	157
USING A MEMORY CARD	159
Using a Memory Card	160
To insert a memory card into the camera	160
To replace the memory card	161
Formatting a Memory Card	162
Copying Files	163
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card	164
To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory	164
PRINTING IMAGES	166
DPOF	167
To configure print settings for a single image	168
To configure print settings for all images	169
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT	170
Date Printing	174
PRINT Image Matching III	175
Exif Print	175
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER	176
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer	176
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer	184
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer	188
Memory Data	189
DCF Protocol	189
Memory Folder Structure	190
Image Files Supported by the Camera	191
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER	193
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer	193
About the bundled CD-ROM	193
Computer System Requirements	195
Managing Images on a PC	196
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot	199
Playing a Movie	201
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	202
User Registration	202
Exiting the Menu Application	202
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer	203
About the bundled CD-ROM	203
Computer System Requirements	204
Managing Images on a Macintosh	205
Playing a Movie	206
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	206
To register as a camera user	207
APPENDIX	208
Menu Reference	208
Indicator Lamp Reference	211
Troubleshooting Guide	214
If you have problems installing the USB driver...	219
Display Messages	220