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LCD Panel Indications

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22 LCD Panel Indications The following information appears in the LCD panel on top of the camera. 1 Before Using Your Camera 1 72 8 3 9 4 5 610 11 1 Shutter speed (p.140) 5 AF point information (p.128) 2 Aperture value (p.142) No indicator: Auto 3 Flash mode (p.54) V : Select b : Built-in flash is ready M : Center (when blinking, flash should be used or incompatible lens is being used) 6 AE metering (p.136) No indicator: Multi-segment a : Flash off metering E : Auto discharge M : Center-weighted metering > : Red-eye reduction flash on N : Spot metering 4 Drive mode (p.108) 7 Auto bracketing (p.151) 9 : Single frame shooting 8 White balance (p.118) j : Continuous shooting (Not displayed when set to Auto) g : Self-Timer shooting 9 Battery level h : Remote control shooting 10 EV compensation (p.147) 11 Number of recordable images/ EV compensation value/PC (Pb) (PC=Personal Computer (mass storage), Pb=PictBridge)

Section	Page
FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA	3
ABOUT THE CAMERA	3
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE	4
Care to be Taken During Handling	4
Contents	6
Composition of the Operating Manual	11
1 Before Using Your Camera	13
K100D Camera Characteristics	14
Checking the Contents of the Package	15
Names of Working Parts	16
Camera	16
LCD Monitor Indications	18
Viewfinder Indications	22
LCD Panel Indications	24
2 Getting Started	25
Attaching the Strap	26
Inserting the Batteries	27
Batteries	28
Battery Level Indicator	29
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries)	29
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	30
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card	31
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	33
Turning the Camera On and Off	34
Initial Settings	35
Setting the Display Language	35
Setting the Date and Time	37
Attaching the Lens	39
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	41
3 Basic Operations	43
Basic Shooting Operation	44
Holding the Camera	44
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	45
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function	49
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function	50
Setting the Shake Reduction Function	51
Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes	52
Selecting the Shooting Scene	53
Using a Zoom Lens	55
Using the Built-in Flash	56
Other Shooting Modes	60
Continuous Shooting	60
Self-Timer Shooting	62
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)	66
Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake	69
Playing Back Still Pictures	70
Playing Back Images	70
Enlarging Playback Images	72
Nine-Image Display	73
Slideshow	75
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment	77
Processing Images with Filters	78
Deleting Images	81
Deleting a Single Image	81
Deleting All Images	82
Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display)	83
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	85
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)	87
Printing Single Images	87
Settings for All Images	88
Printing Using PictBridge	90
Setting [Transfer Mode]	91
Connecting the Camera to the Printer	92
Printing Single Images	93
Printing All Images	95
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings	97
Disconnecting the USB Cable	97
4 Menu Reference	99
Using the Button Functions	100
Capture Mode	100
Playback Mode	102
Using the Menu	104
How to Operate the Menu	104
[Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items	106
[Playback] Menu Setting Items	106
[Set-up] Menu Setting Items	107
[Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items	108
Using the Fn Menu	110
Capture Mode	110
Playback Mode	111
Using the Mode Dial	112
5 Function Reference	115
Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	116
Setting the Image Tone	116
Setting the Recorded Pixels	117
Setting the Quality Level	118
Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast	119
Setting the White Balance	120
Setting the Sensitivity	123
Setting the Color Space	125
Focusing	126
Using the Autofocus	126
Setting the AF Mode	129
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)	130
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)	132
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	134
Setting the Exposure	136
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	136
Selecting the Metering Method	138
Changing the Exposure Mode	140
Setting the Exposure	149
Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket)	151
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting	154
Displaying the Preview	154
Selecting the Preview Method	155
Using the Built-in Flash	156
Compensating Flash Output	156
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash	157
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	157
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	158
DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	160
Using an External Flash (Optional)	162
Settings During Playback	169
Changing Playback Display Method	169
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval	170
Camera Settings	171
Formatting the SD Memory Card	171
Turning the Beep On and Off	172
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style	172
Setting the World Time	173
Setting the Display Language	176
Turning the Guide Display On and Off	176
Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor	177
Selecting the Video Output Format	177
Setting Auto Power Off	178
Selecting the Folder Name	178
Resetting the File Number	179
Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview	179
Resetting to Default Settings	181
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu	181
Resetting the Custom Function Menu	182
6 Appendix	183
Default Settings	184
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	188
Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]	190
Cleaning the CCD	191
Optional Accessories	193
Error Messages	196
Troubleshooting	198
Main Specifications	201
Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional)	203
Glossary	204
Index	208