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Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting, Selecting the Preview Method

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112 Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting You can use the preview function to check the depth of field, composition, exposure and focus before taking a picture. There are two preview methods. Digital Preview Optical Preview For checking the composition, exposure and focus in the monitor. For checking the depth of field with the viewfinder. Shooting Functions Selecting the Preview Method 4 Choose whether to use Digital Preview or Optical Preview when the main switch is turned to the preview position (|). The default setting is Digital Preview. Set in [18. Preview Method] in the [A Custom Setting] menu (p.76). 18. Preview Method Digital Preview Optical Preview For checking exposure, composition and focus w/LCD before shooting

Section	Page
FOR USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY	3
ABOUT THE CAMERA	3
PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE	4
Care to be Taken During Handling	4
Contents	7
Composition of the Operating Manual	13
1 Before Using Your Camera	15
K200D Camera Characteristics	16
Checking the Contents of the Package	18
Names and Functions of Working Parts	19
Camera	19
Capture Mode	20
Playback Mode	22
Display Indicators	24
Monitor	24
Viewfinder	29
LCD Panel	31
How to Operate the Menu	32
Using the Mode Dial	34
2 Getting Started	37
Attaching the Strap	38
Inserting the Batteries	39
Battery Level Indicator	40
Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries)	41
Using the AC Adapter (Optional)	42
Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card	43
Recorded Pixels and Quality Level	45
Attaching the Lens	47
Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter	49
Turning the Camera On and Off	50
Initial Settings	51
Setting the Display Language	51
Setting the Date and Time	54
3 Basic Operations	57
Basic Shooting Operation	58
Holding the Camera	58
Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings	59
Using a Zoom Lens	63
Using the Built-in Flash	64
Taking Pictures Using the Shake Reduction Function	69
Turning On the Shake Reduction Function	70
Setting the Shake Reduction Function	71
Playing Back Still Pictures	72
Playing Back Images	72
Deleting Images	74
Deleting a Single Image	74
4 Shooting Functions	75
How to Operate the Shooting Menus	76
[Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items	76
[Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items	77
Shooting Fn Menu Setting Items	79
Selecting the Appropriate Capture Mode for Scenes	80
Selecting the Shooting Scene	81
Setting the Exposure	83
Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed	83
Setting the Sensitivity	85
Changing the Exposure Mode	87
Selecting the Metering Method	100
Adjusting the Exposure	102
Focusing	104
Using the Autofocus	104
Setting the AF Mode	106
Selecting the Focusing Area (AF Point)	107
Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)	109
Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)	111
Shooting in Catch-in Focus Mode	113
Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting	114
Selecting the Preview Method	114
Displaying the Preview	115
Continuous Shooting	117
Self-Timer Shooting	119
Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)	122
Using Mirror Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake	125
Changing the Shooting Conditions Automatically when Shooting (Auto Bracket)	126
5 Using the Flash	129
Compensating Flash Output	130
Allowing Shooting while Charging the Flash	131
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode	132
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash	134
DA, D FA, FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash	135
Using an External Flash (Optional)	136
6 Shooting Settings	145
Setting the Image Processing Method in Capture Mode (Custom Image)	146
Setting the File Format	148
Setting the JPEG Recorded Pixels	148
Setting the JPEG Quality Level	149
Setting the File Format	150
Setting the RAW Button Function	151
Setting the White Balance	152
Setting the Color Space	157
7 Playback Functions	159
How to Operate the Menus During Playback	160
[Playback] Menu Setting Items	160
[Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items	160
Playback Fn Menu Setting Items	161
Rotating Images	162
Enlarging Playback Images	163
Displaying Multiple Images	165
Displaying a Folder	167
Comparing Images	168
Slideshow	169
Setting the Slideshow Display Interval	171
Changing Playback Display Method	172
Deleting Multiple Images	175
Deleting All Images	175
Deleting Selected Images (from Multi-image Display)	176
Deleting a Folder	178
Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)	179
Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment	181
8 Processing Images	183
Processing Images with Digital Filters	184
Editing RAW Images	187
Editing a RAW Image	187
Specifying the Parameters	188
9 Printing from the Camera	191
Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)	192
Printing Single Images	192
Settings for All Images	193
Printing Using PictBridge	195
Setting Transfer Mode	196
Connecting the Camera to the Printer	197
Printing Single Images	198
Printing All Images	200
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings	201
Disconnecting the USB Cable	201
10 Camera Settings	203
How to Operate the [Set-up] Menu	204
[Set-up] Menu Setting Items	204
Formatting the SD Memory Card	205
Setting the Beep Setting, Date and Time, and Display Language	206
Turning the Beep On and Off	206
Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style	207
Setting the World Time	208
Setting the Display Language	211
Adjusting the Monitor and the Menu Display	212
Setting the Text Size	212
Setting the Guide Display Time	212
Adjusting the Brightness of the Monitor	213
Setting the Display for Instant Review and Digital Preview	213
Setting the Image Folder Naming Convention	215
Selecting the Folder Name	215
Selecting the File Number Setting	215
Selecting the Video Output Format and Power Settings	216
Selecting the Video Output Format	216
Setting Auto Power Off	216
Selecting a Battery	217
Using Pixel Mapping	218
Selecting Capture Mode Settings to Save in the Camera	219
11 Resetting to Default Settings	221
Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/ Set-up Menu	222
Resetting the Custom Function Menu	223
12 Appendix	225
Default Settings	226
Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations	230
Notes on [23. Using Aperture Ring]	232
Cleaning the CCD	233
Removing Dust by Shaking the CCD	233
Detecting Dust on the CCD (Dust Alert)	233
Removing Dust with a Blower	235
Optional Accessories	237
Error Messages	242
Troubleshooting	245
Main Specifications	248
Glossary	252
Index	257