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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select "Auto", and then press [SET]. • Selecting "Off" disables flash assist. IMPORTANT! • Flash assist may not produce the desired result for some types of subjects. • Flash assist may have little effect on your image if you changed any of the following settings when you recorded it. - Flash intensity (page 63) - Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 79) - ISO sensitivity (page 117) - Contrast (page 121) • Using flash assist can cause an increase of digital noise in recorded images. I Flash Precautions • Take care that your fingers do not block the flash when you hold the camera. Covering the flash with your finger can greatly reduce its effectiveness. Flash • You may not be able to achieve the desired results using the flash if the subject is too close or too far away. • The flash takes anywhere from a few seconds to as long as 8 seconds to attain full charge after being fired. The actual time required depends on the battery level, temperature, and other conditions. • The flash unit may not be able to charge when camera battery power is low. If this happens, the flash will not fire properly and you will not be able to obtain the desired exposure. Be sure to charge the camera's battery as soon as possible when power goes low. 64

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	2
Unpacking	2
Contents	3
Features	9
Precautions	13
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	37
Power Supply Precautions	38
Turning the Camera On and Off	41
Configuring Power Saving Settings	43
Using the On-screen Menus	44
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings	47
To configure display language and clock settings	48
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING	50
Recording an Image	50
Aiming the Camera	50
Recording an Image	51
Using Zoom	56
Optical Zoom	56
Digital Zoom	58
Using the Flash	60
Flash Unit Status	62
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting	63
Using Flash Assist	63
Using the Self-timer	65
Specifying Image Size	68
Specifying Image Quality	69
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS	71
Selecting the Focus Mode	71
Using Auto Focus	72
Using the Macro Mode	75
Using Pan Focus	76
Using the Infinity Mode	76
Using Manual Focus	77
Using Focus Lock	78
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)	79
Adjusting White Balance	81
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually	82
Recording Consecutive Images (Continuous Shutter Mode)	84
BEST SHOT Mode for Snapshots and Movies	85
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually	87
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup	88
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup	89
Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement	90
Shooting with High Sensitivity	91
Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)	92
Before recording with Business Shot	93
To use Business Shot	93
Restoring an Old Photograph	94
Before trying to restore an old photograph	94
To restore an old photograph	95
Recording a Movie	97
Specifying Movie Image Quality	98
Recording a Movie	99
Recording a Short Movie	100
Recording a Past Movie	102
Recording a Snapshot during Movie Recording (Snapshot-In-Movie)	105
Recording Audio	106
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	106
Recording Your Voice	107
Using the Histogram	109
REC Mode Camera Settings	112
Assigning Functions to the [<] and [>] Keys	112
Turning the On-screen Grid On and Off	113
Turning Image Review On and Off	114
Using Icon Help	114
Specifying Power On Default Settings	115
Specifying ISO Sensitivity	117
Selecting the Metering Mode	118
Using the Filter Function	119
Specifying Outline Sharpness	120
Specifying Color Saturation	120
Specifying Contrast	121
Resetting the Camera	121
PLAYBACK	122
Basic Playback Operation	122
Playing an Audio Snapshot	123
Zooming the Display Image	124
Resizing an Image	125
Cropping an Image	126
Playing and Editing a Movie	128
Playing a Movie	128
Playing Back a Movie with Anti Shake	129
Editing a Movie	130
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT)	134
Displaying the 9-image View	136
Displaying the Calendar Screen	137
Playing a Slideshow	138
Using the Photo Stand Feature	140
Rotating the Display Image	141
Using Image Roulette	142
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	143
To re-record audio	144
Playing Back a Voice Recording File	145
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen	146
Selecting the Video Output System	148
DELETING FILES	149
Deleting a Single File	149
Deleting All Files	150
FILE MANAGEMENT	151
Folders	151
Memory Folders and Files	151
Protecting Files	152
To protect a single file	152
To protect all files in memory	153
Using the FAVORITE Folder	153
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder	153
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder	155
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder	156
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder	156
OTHER SETTINGS	157
Configuring Sound Settings	157
To configure sound settings	157
To set the confirmation tone volume level	157
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback	158
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen	158
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method	159
Setting the Clock	160
To select your Home Time zone	160
To set the current time and date	161
Changing the Date Format	161
Using World Time	162
To display the World Time screen	162
To configure World Time settings	162
Editing the Date and Time of an Image	163
Changing the Display Language	164
Changing the Brightness of the Monitor Screen	165
Changing the USB Port Protocol	165
Configuring [_] (REC) and [>] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions	166
Formatting Built-in Memory	167
USING A MEMORY CARD	169
Using a Memory Card	170
To insert a memory card into the camera	170
To replace the memory card	171
Formatting a Memory Card	172
Copying Files	173
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card	174
To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory	175
PRINTING IMAGES	176
DPOF	177
To configure print settings for a single image	178
To configure print settings for all images	179
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT	180
Date Printing	184
PRINT Image Matching III	185
Exif Print	185
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER	186
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer	186
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer	194
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer	199
Memory Data	200
DCF Protocol	200
Memory Folder Structure	201
Image Files Supported by the Camera	202
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER	204
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer	204
About the bundled CD-ROM	204
Computer System Requirements	206
Managing Images on a PC	208
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot	211
Playing a Movie	213
Editing a Movie	216
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	218
User Registration	218
Exiting the Menu Application	218
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer	219
About the bundled CD-ROM	219
Computer System Requirements	220
Managing Images on a Macintosh	221
Playing Back a Movie on your Macintosh	222
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	224
To register as a camera user	224
APPENDIX	225
Menu Reference	225
Indicator Lamp Reference	228
Troubleshooting Guide	231
If you have problems installing the USB driver...	236
Display Messages	237