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Flash Precautions, to select the setting you, want, and then press [SET].

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BASIC IMAGE RECORDING 4. Use [̆] and [̄] to select the setting you want, and then press [SET]. To do this: Turn on flash assist Turn off flash assist Select this setting: Auto Off 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 66) - Exposure compensation (EV shift) (page 82) - 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 7 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. 67

Section	Page
INTRODUCTION	2
Unpacking	2
Contents	3
Features	9
Precautions	12
QUICK START GUIDE	17
First, charge the battery!	17
To configure display language and clock settings	18
To record an image	19
To view a recorded image	20
To delete an image	20
GETTING READY	21
About This Manual	21
General Guide	22
Camera	22
Lithium Ion Battery Charger	24
Monitor Screen Contents	25
REC Mode	25
PLAY Mode	27
Changing the Contents of the Monitor Screen	29
Attaching the Strap	30
Power Requirements	31
To charge the battery	31
To load the battery	34
Low Battery Indicator	36
To replace the battery	37
Power Supply Precautions	38
Turning the Camera On and Off	41
Configuring Power Saving Settings	42
Using the On-screen Menus	44
Configuring Display Language and Clock Settings	46
To configure display language and clock settings	47
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING	50
Recording an Image	50
Aiming the Camera	50
Recording an Image	51
Using the easy Mode	55
Recording Precautions	57
Using Zoom	59
Optical Zoom	59
Digital Zoom	61
Using the Flash	63
Flash Unit Status	65
Changing the Flash Intensity Setting	66
Using Flash Assist	66
Using the Self-timer	68
Specifying Image Size	71
Specifying Image Quality	72
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS	74
Selecting the Focus Mode	74
Using Auto Focus	75
Using the Macro Mode	78
Using Pan Focus	79
Using the Infinity Mode	79
Using Manual Focus	80
Using Focus Lock	81
Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)	82
Adjusting White Balance	84
Configuring the White Balance Setting Manually	85
Using Continuous Shutter	87
Normal-speed continuous shutter	88
High-speed continuous shutter	88
Flash continuous shutter	88
Using the BEST SHOT Mode	89
Displaying Sample Scenes Individually	91
Creating Your Own BEST SHOT Setup	92
To delete a BEST SHOT user setup	94
Reducing the Effects of Hand or Subject Movement	94
Shooting with High Sensitivity	96
Recording Images of Business Cards and Documents (Business Shot)	97
Before recording with Business Shot	98
To use Business Shot	98
Restoring an Old Photograph	99
Before trying to restore an old photograph	99
To restore an old photograph	100
Recording a Movie	102
Specifying Movie Image Quality	103
Recording a Movie	104
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	120
Specifying Outline Sharpness	120
Specifying Color Saturation	121
Specifying Contrast	121
Date Stamping Snapshots	122
Resetting the Camera	123
PLAYBACK	124
Basic Playback Operation	124
Playing an Audio Snapshot	125
Zooming the Display Image	126
Resizing an Image	127
Cropping an Image	128
Keystone Correction	130
Using Color Restoration to Correct the Color of an Old Photograph	131
Playing and Editing a Movie	133
Playing a Movie	133
Editing a Movie	134
Capturing a Still Image from a Movie (MOTION PRINT)	138
Displaying the 9-image View	139
Displaying the Calendar Screen	140
Playing a Slideshow	141
Rotating the Display Image	144
Adding Audio to a Snapshot	145
To re-record audio	146
Playing Back a Voice Recording File	147
Displaying Camera Images on a TV Screen	148
Selecting the Video Output System	150
DELETING FILES	152
Deleting a Single File	152
Deleting All Files	153
FILE MANAGEMENT	154
Folders	154
Memory Folders and Files	154
Protecting Files	155
To protect a single file	155
To protect all files in memory	156
Using the FAVORITE Folder	156
To copy a file to the FAVORITE folder	156
To display a file in the FAVORITE folder	158
To delete a file from the FAVORITE folder	159
To delete all files from the FAVORITE folder	159
OTHER SETTINGS	160
Configuring Sound Settings	160
To configure sound settings	160
To set the confirmation tone volume level	160
To set the audio volume level for movie and audio snapshot playback	161
Specifying an Image for the Startup Screen	161
Specifying the File Name Serial Number Generation Method	162
Setting the Clock	163
To select your Home Time zone	163
To set the current time and date	164
Changing the Date Format	164
Using World Time	165
To display the World Time screen	165
To configure World Time settings	165
Editing the Date and Time of an Image	166
Changing the Display Language	167
Changing the USB Port Protocol	168
Configuring [_] (REC) and [>] (PLAY) Power On/Off Functions	169
Formatting Built-in Memory	170
USING A MEMORY CARD	171
Using a Memory Card	172
To insert a memory card into the camera	172
To replace the memory card	173
Formatting a Memory Card	174
Copying Files	175
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card	176
To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory	177
PRINTING IMAGES	178
DPOF	179
To configure print settings for a single image	180
To configure print settings for all images	181
Using PictBridge or USB DIRECT-PRINT	183
Date Printing	187
PRINT Image Matching III	188
Exif Print	188
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER	189
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer	189
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer	196
Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer	200
Memory Data	201
DCF Protocol	201
Memory Folder Structure	202
Image Files Supported by the Camera	203
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER	205
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer	205
Selecting the Software You Need	205
Computer System Requirements	207
Managing Images on a PC	208
Retouching, Reorienting, and Printing a Snapshot	211
Playing a Movie	213
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	214
User Registration	214
Exiting the Menu Application	214
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer	215
Selecting the Software You Need	215
Computer System Requirements	216
Managing Images on a Macintosh	217
Playing a Movie	218
Viewing User Documentation (PDF Files)	218
To register as a camera user	219
APPENDIX	220
Menu Reference	220
Indicator Lamp Reference	223
Troubleshooting Guide	226
If you have problems installing the USB driver...	231
Display Messages	232