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Problem Cause Remedy Subject is not in focus Subject is difficult to focus on with autofocus Subject is not in focusing area Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully (p.40), or use Manual Focus mode. (p.80) Position subject in focus frame in middle of LCD monitor. If the subject is outside the focusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully. Flash does not discharge Flash mode is set to a (Flash Off) Set to Auto or b (Flash On). (p.81) Drive mode is set to 1 Focus mode is set to s Flash will not discharge in these modes. Shooting mode is set to d USB connection with computer does not work properly USB connection mode Change the USB connection mode to is set to [PictBridge] [PC]. (p.157) USB connection with printer does not work properly USB connection mode Change the USB connection mode to is set to [PC] [PictBridge]. (p.138) Static electricity may occasionally prevent the camera from operating correctly. If this should occur, try removing and then reloading the battery. If the camera turns on and operates properly, this indicates that there is no malfunction. You can use the camera as usual. 9 Appendix 175

Section	Page
Using Your Camera Safely	3
Care to be Taken During Handling	5
Contents	7
Composition of the Operating Manual	13
Camera Features	14
Checking the Contents of the Package	16
Names of Parts	17
Names of Operating Parts	18
Monitor Indications	18
Getting Started	21
Attaching the Strap	21
Powering the Camera	22
Charging the Battery	22
Installing the Battery	23
Charging the Battery Abroad	25
Using the AC Adapter with a Household Power Supply	27
Installing the SD Memory Card	28
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level of Still Pictures	31
Recorded Pixels, Quality Level and Frame Rate of Movies	32
Turning the Camera On and Off	34
Turning the Camera On in Playback Mode	35
Initial Settings	36
Setting the Display Language	36
Setting the Date and Time	39
Quick Start	41
Taking Still Pictures	41
Playing Back Still Pictures	43
Playing Back Images	43
Playing Back the Previous or Next Image	43
Rotating the Displayed Image	44
Common Operations	45
Understanding the Button Functions	45
Capture Mode	45
Playback Mode	47
Setting the Camera Functions	49
Setting with the Menus	49
Menu List	52
Setting the Shooting Mode	54
Calling Up a Specific Menu	57
Setting the Playback Mode	59
Taking Pictures	62
Taking Pictures	62
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Shooting Mode (Auto Picture Mode)	62
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings (Program Mode)	64
Reducing Camera Shake and Blurring when Taking Pictures (Digital SR Mode)	65
Taking Pictures of People (Natural Skin Tone Mode/Portrait Mode)	66
Taking Pictures in the Basic Mode (Green Mode)	68
Taking Pictures of Dark Scenes (Night Scene Mode)	70
Framing Your Pictures (Frame Composite Mode)	71
Taking Pictures of Your Pet (Pet Mode)	73
Using the Self-timer	74
Taking a Series of Pictures	75
Using the Zoom	76
Setting the Exposure (EV Compensation)	78
Displaying Shooting Information	79
Setting the Shooting Functions	81
Selecting the Focus Mode	81
Selecting the Flash Mode	83
Selecting the Recorded Pixels	85
Selecting the Quality Level	87
Adjusting the White Balance	89
Changing the Focusing Area	91
Setting the Sensitivity	92
Setting the Instant Review Time (Instant Review)	94
Setting the Image Sharpness (Sharpness)	95
Setting the Color Saturation (Saturation)	96
Setting the Image Contrast (Contrast)	97
Setting the Date Imprint	98
Saving the Settings (Memory)	99
Recording Movies	101
Recording a Movie	101
Selecting the Recorded Pixels for Movies	103
Selecting the Quality Level of Movies	105
Selecting the Frame Rate	106
Recording Movies in Black and White or Sepia Tones (Color Mode)	107
Setting the Movie SR (Movie Anti-Shake) Function	108
Playing Back and Deleting Images	109
Playing Back Images	109
Switching Between A Mode and Q Mode	109
Playing Back Still Pictures	110
Nine-Image Display, Folder Display and Calendar Display	111
Zoom Playback	113
Displaying Shooting Information in Playback Mode	115
Slideshow	116
Playing Back Movies	118
Playing Back a Movie	118
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment	119
Deleting Images	120
Deleting a Single Image/Sound File	120
Deleting Selected Images and Sound Files (from Nine-Image Display)	122
Deleting All Images and Sound Files	124
Protecting Images and Sound Files from Deletion (Protect)	125
Editing and Printing Images	127
Editing Images	127
Changing the Image Size and Quality (Resize)	127
Cropping Images	129
Copying Images and Sound Files	130
Using the Digital Filters	132
Using the Brightness Filter	133
Adding a Frame (Frame Composite)	134
Red-eye Compensation	136
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)	137
Printing Single Images	137
Printing All Images	139
Printing Using PictBridge	140
Connecting the Camera to the Printer	140
Printing Single Images	141
Printing All Images	143
Printing Using the DPOF Settings	144
Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer	144
Recording and Playing Back Sound	145
Recording Sound (Voice Recording Mode)	145
Playing Back Sound	147
Adding a Voice Memo to Images	148
Recording a Voice Memo	148
Playing Back a Voice Memo	149
Settings	150
Camera Settings	150
Formatting an SD Memory Card or the Built-in Memory	150
Changing the Sound Settings	151
Changing the Date and Time	153
Setting the World Time	155
Changing the Display Language	157
Changing the Image Folder Name	158
Changing the USB Connection Mode	159
Changing the Video Output Format	160
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor	161
Using the Power Saving Function	162
Setting Auto Power Off	163
Setting the Guide Display	164
Resetting to Default Settings (Reset)	165
Changing the Start-up Screen	166
Appendix	167
List of World Time Cities	167
Default Settings	169
Functions Available for Each Shooting Mode	172
Optional Accessories	173
Messages	174
Troubleshooting	176
Main Specifications	178
WARRANTY POLICY	182