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Using the software, Viewing images on a computer, Recommended computer environment, Windows, Macintosh

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Using the software To utilize images recorded with the camera, the following software is provided: "Picture Motion Browser," "Image Data Converter SR," "Image Data Lightbox SR" etc. Note • "Picture Motion Browser" is not compatible with Macintosh computers. Recommended computer environment x Windows Recommended environment for using "Picture Motion Browser" OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. CPU/Memory: Pentium III 500 MHz or faster, 256 MB of RAM or more (Recommended: Pentium III 800 MHz or faster and 512 MB of RAM or more) Hard Disk: Disk space required for installation-200 MB or more Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, High Color (16-bit color) or more Recommended environment for using "Image Data Converter SR Ver.2"/ "Image Data Lightbox SR" OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* * 64-bit editions and Starter (Edition) are not supported. CPU/Memory: MMX Pentium III 1 GHz or faster is recommended, RAM 512 MB or more (RAM 1 GB or more is recommended.) Virtual memory: 700 MB or more Display: 1024 × 768 dots or more, High Color (16-bit color) or more x Macintosh Recommended environment for using "Image Data Converter SR Ver.2"/ "Image Data Lightbox SR" OS (pre-installed): Mac OS X (v10.4) CPU: Power Mac G4/G5 series (1.0 GHz or faster is recommended)/Intel Core Solo/Core Duo/Core 2 Duo or faster Memory: 512 MB or more (1 GB or more is recommended.) 127 Viewing images on a computer

Section	Page
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS	3
Read this first	5
Notes on using your camera	8
Table of Contents	9
Preparing the camera	13
Checking the accessories supplied	13
Preparing the battery pack	14
Attaching a lens	19
Inserting a memory card	21
Preparing the camera	25
Using the accessories supplied	27
Checking the number of recordable images	29
Cleaning	31
Before your operation	34
Identifying parts and screen indicators	34
Front side	34
Rear side	35
Sides/Bottom	36
LCD monitor (Recording information display)	37
Viewfinder	40
Selecting a function/setting	41
The functions selected by the Fn (Function) button	43
The functions selected by the (Drive) button	43
Functions selected by the MENU button	43
Shooting images	45
Shooting an image without camera shake	45
Correct posture	45
Using the Super SteadyShot function	46
Using a tripod	47
/ Shooting with the automatic setting	48
Shooting with a suitable setting for the subject (Scene Selection)	50
Taking portrait photos	50
Taking landscape photos	51
Taking small-subject photos	52
Taking moving-subject photos	53
Taking sunset photos	54
Taking night view photos	55
Shooting an image the way you want it (Exposure mode)	56
Shooting with program auto	57
Shooting by controlling the blur of the background (Aperture priority)	59
Shooting a moving subject with various expressions (Shutter speed priority)	61
Shooting with the exposure adjusted manually (Manual exposure)	63
Shooting trails with long exposure (BULB)	65
Using the shooting function	67
Selecting the focus method	67
Using autofocus	67
Shooting with your desired composition (Focus-lock)	69
Selecting the focus method to suit the movement of the subject (Autofocus mode)	69
Selecting the focus area (AF area)	70
Adjusting the focus manually (Manual focus)	71
Using the flash	72
Selecting the flash mode	74
Performing wireless flash shooting	74
Adjusting the brightness of the image (Exposure, Flash compensation, Metering)	76
Shooting with fixed brightness (AE Lock)	76
Using brightness compensation for the entire image (Exposure compensation)	78
Adjusting the amount of flash light (Flash compensation)	79
Selecting the flash control mode to set the amount of flash light (Flash control)	79
Selecting the method for measuring the brightness of a subject (Metering mode)	80
Setting ISO	82
Adjusting the color tones (White balance)	83
Adjusting the white balance to suit a specific light source (Auto/Preset white balance)	83
Setting the color temperature and a filter effect (Color Temperature/Color filter)	84
Registering the color tones (Custom white balance)	85
Image processing	87
Correcting the brightness of the image (D-Range Optimizer)	87
Selecting your desired image processing (Creative Style)	87
Selecting the drive mode	89
Shooting single shot	89
Shooting continuously	89
Using the self-timer	90
Shooting images with the exposure shifted (Exposure bracket)	90
Shooting with white balance shifted (WB bracket)	92
Using the viewing function	93
Playing back images	93
Checking the information of recorded images	98
Protecting images (Protect)	101
Deleting images (Delete)	102
Viewing images on a TV screen	104
Changing your setup	106
Setting image size and image quality	106
Setting the method for recording on a memory card	108
Changing the noise reduction setting	110
Changing the conditions under which the shutter can close	111
Changing the functions of the button and dial	112
Changing other settings	113
Setting the LCD monitor	114
Resetting to the default	116
Viewing images on a computer	119
Copying images to your computer	119
Viewing images on your computer	123
Using the software	127
Printing images	133
Specifying DPOF	133
Printing images by connecting the camera to a PictBridge compliant printer	135
Others	139
Specifications	139
Troubleshooting	143
Warning messages	152
Precautions	154
Index	156