and the time.
Example: December 24, 2006
To display the date like this: 06/12/24 24/12/06 12/24/06 Select this format: YY/MM/DD DD/MM/YY MM/DD/YY
To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping
Do this: Press [] and []. Press [] and []. Press [BS].
8. Press [SET] to register the settings and exit
IMPORTANT! Make sure your fingers and the strap do not block the flash, microphone, self-timer lamp or lens.

Flash Self-timer lamp

This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image.

Recording an Image

Aiming the Camera
Use both hands to hold the camera still when shooting an image. Holding the camera with one hand increases the chance of movement, which can blur your images. Horizontal Hold the camera still in both hands, with your arms firmly against your sides.

Microphone

Vertical
When holding the camera vertically, make sure that the flash is above the lens. Hold the camera still with both hands.
BASIC IMAGE RECORDING There is a speaker on the bottom of the camera. The operation sound and other sounds can become difficult to hear if you cover the speaker with your hand while holding it.
Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Images you record are stored in the cameras built-in memory, or to a memory card if you have one loaded in the camera. When an optionally available SD memory card or MultiMediaCard (MMC) is loaded in the camera, images are stored on the card (page 180). After purchasing a memory card, be sure to load it into the camera and format it before trying to use it (page 183).

Speaker

NOTE Moving the camera as you press the shutter button or while the Auto Focus operation is being performed (when you press the shutter button half way) can cause blurring of the image. Press the shutter button carefully, taking care to avoid camera movement. This is especially important when available lighting is low, which slows down the shutter speed.

You can tell whether the image is focused by observing the focus frame and the operation lamp.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS NOTE When proper focusing is not possible because the subject is closer than the Auto Focus range, the camera automatically switches to the Macro mode range (page 86). Whenever you perform an optical zoom operation (page 67) while recording with Auto Focus, a value will appear on the monitor screen as shown below to tell you the focusing range. Example: AF cm -
* will be replaced by the actual focusing range value.

I Quick Shutter

When Quick Shutter is turned on, the camera immediately records the image without waiting for Auto Focus to be performed when you press the shutter release all the way down. This helps to avoid missing a special moment while you wait for the camera to Auto Focus.
1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the REC tab, select Quick Shutter,
IMPORTANT! Auto Focus cannot be selected during movie recording.
To do this: Turn on Quick Shutter Turn off Quick Shutter Select this setting: On Off
I Specifying the Auto Focus Area
You can use the following procedure to change the Auto Focus area used in the Auto Focus mode and the Macro mode. Note that the configuration of the focus frame changes in accordance with the Auto Focus area you select.
For this type of Auto Focus area: Very limited range in the center of the screen This setting works well with focus lock (page 89). Automatic selection of the focus area where the subject closest to the camera is located With this setting, a wide focus frame, which contains nine focus points, appears on the monitor screen first. When you press the shutter button half way, all of the focus frames that are in focus among the nine focus points become green. This setting works well for group photos.

Select this:

1. In the REC mode, press [MENU]. 2. On the REC tab, select AF Area, and then
3. Use [] and [] to select the Auto Focus area

Using the Macro Mode

Use the Macro mode when you need to focus on close up subjects. The following shows the approximate focus range in the Macro mode. Range: 10cm to 50cm (3.9 to 19.7) Using optical zoom causes the above range to change.

7. Use [], [], [], and [] to move the
cropping boundary to the location you want, and then press [SET].
The camera will restore color automatically and save the image. If you do not want a border around the image, configure the cropping boundary so it is slightly inside of the boundary of the displayed image. To cancel the cropping operation at any point and save the image as-is, press [MENU].
select Trim, and then press [SET].
This displays a cropping boundary on the monitor screen. If you do not want to crop the image, select Cancel to store the image.
6. Use the zoom button to make the cropping
boundary larger or smaller.
OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS IMPORTANT! Digital zoom is disabled while recording an old photograph. However, you can use optical zoom. The camera will not be able to recognize an old photograph in the following cases. When part of the photograph extends outside of the monitor screen When the old photograph is the same color as the background it is placed upon The maximum size when recording an old photograph is pixels, even if the camera is configured for a larger image size. When the camera is configured to record images smaller than pixels, images will be in accordance with the currently specified image size. Under certain conditions, restored colors may not produce the desired results.

Recording a Movie

You can record movies with audio. Movie length is limited only by the amount of memory available for storage. You can select a resolution setting to suit your needs. File Format: Motion JPEG AVI format Maximum Movie Length The length of a movie is limited only by the amount of memory available to store it. Approximate Movie File Size (1-minute movie): 72.8MB (Quality Setting: HQ) 43.6MB (Quality Setting: Normal) 17.5MB (Quality Setting: LP)
Specifying Movie Image Quality
The image quality setting determines how much the camera compresses movie images before storing them. Image quality is expressed as image size in pixels. A pixel is one of the many tiny dots that make up an image. More pixels (a larger image size) provide finer detail and higher image quality when a movie is played back. Before recording a movie, select the image quality setting that suits your needs.
Setting Higher Quality HQ (pixels) Normal (pixels) Lower Quality LP (pixels)
Approximate Data Rate 10.2 megabits per second 6.1 megabits per second 2.45 megabits per second
Frame Rate 30 frames/ second 30 frames/ second 15 frames/ second
then press []. Quality , and
Movie recording continues as long as remaining memory capacity allows. Pan Focus (page 87) is selected automatically as the focus mode in the Movie Mode regardless of the Mode Memory Focus setting (page 123) and the snapshot focus mode setting. You can switch to another focus mode before you start recording, but remember that you cannot select the Auto Focus mode for movie recording.

2. Use [], [], [], and [] to move the
selection boundary to the date you want, and then press [SET].
This displays an image of the first file that was recorded on the selected date.
1. In the PLAY mode, press [MENU]. 2. Select the PLAY tab, select Slideshow,
3. Use the screen that appears to configure the
image, time, interval, and effect settings.
All Images Displays all images in camera memory. OnIy This icon appears only in the case of snapshots and audio snapshots. OnIy This icon appears only in the case of movies. One Image Displays a particular image. Favorites Displays all images in the FAVORITE folder. Use [] and [] to specify the playback time you want (1 to 5 minutes, or 10, 15, 30, or 60 minutes). Use [] and [] to specify the interval you want (MAX, or 1 to 30 seconds). When playback reaches a movie file while MAX is selected as the interval, only the first frame of the movie is displayed. Effect
Pattern 1, 2, 3, 4 Applies a preset effect when transitioning from one image to another. Random Randomly applies the preset patterns (1, 2, 3, and 4). OFF Effects turned off.

Images

4. Use [] and [] to select Start, and then
This starts the slideshow.
5. To stop the slideshow, press [SET].
The slideshow will also stop automatically after the amount of time you specified for Time elapses.

Interval

PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Note that all buttons are disabled while an image change is in progress. Wait until an image is stopped on the monitor screen before performing a button operation, or hold down the button until the image stops. Pressing [] during a slideshow will scroll to the previous image, while [] scrolls to the next image. When the slideshow comes to a movie file, it plays the movie and its audio once. When the slideshow comes to a voice recording file or an audio snapshot, it plays the audio once. The audio of movies, audio snapshots, and voice recording files is not played when MAX is specified for the slideshow Interval setting. With all other Interval settings, movies and all audio (movies, audio snapshots, voice recording files) are played back, regardless of their length. During audio playback, you can adjust volume by pressing [] and then using [] and []. Note that effect settings are disabled when the slideshow Images setting is Favorites or Only, or when the slideshow Interval setting is MAX, 1 sec, or 2 sec. Images copied from another digital camera or a computer may take longer time to appear than the slideshow interval time you specify. If there are indicators on the display, you can clear them by pressing [] (DISP) (page 33). When the slideshow reaches a movie while One Image is selected for Images, the movie will repeat playback for the time specified by for Time.

Continue

Setting the Clock
Use the procedures in this section to select a Home Time Zone, and to change its date and time settings. If you want to change the time and date setting only without changing the Home Time Zone, perform the procedure under To set the current time and date (page 173) only. IMPORTANT! Make sure you select your Home Time zone (the zone where you are currently located) before changing the time and date settings. Otherwise, the time and date setting will change automatically when you select another time zone.
To select your Home Time zone
1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the Set Up tab, select World Time,
This displays the current World Time zone.
3. Use [] and [] to select Home, and then
4. Use [] and [] to select City, and then
5. Use [], [], [], and [] to select the
geographical area that contains location you want to select as your Home Time zone, and then press [SET].
6. Use [] and [] to select the city you want,
7. After selecting the city you want, press [SET]
to register its zone as your Home Time zone.
To set the current time and date

Changing the Date Format

You can select from among three different formats for display of the date.
1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the Set Up tab, select Adjust, and
1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the Set Up tab, select Date Style,
3. Set the current date and the time.
To do this: Change the setting at the current cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Do this: Press [] or []. Press [] or []. Press [BS].
4. When all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET] to register them and exit the setting screen.

Using World Time

You can use the World Time screen to select a time zone and instantly change the time setting of the cameras clock when you go on a trip, etc. World Time lets you select one of 162 cities in 32 time zones.
To configure World Time settings
To display the World Time screen
3. Use [] and [] to select World, and then
select City, and then press [].
To configure the summer time setting, select DST, and then select either On or Off. Summer time is used in some geographical areas to advance the current time setting by one hour during the summer months. Use of summer time depends on the local customs and laws.
3. Use [] and [] to select World.

To do this: Display the time in your home time zone Display the time in the zone currently selected on the World Time screen Select this: Home World
4. Press [SET] to exit the setting screen.

5. Use [], [], [], and

[] to select the geographical area you want, and then press [SET].
Editing the Date and Time of an Image
Use the procedure in this section to change the date and time of a previously recorded image. This capability comes in handy when the current date and time are wrong due to the following reasons. Because the cameras clock settings were not configured correctly when the image was recorded (page 55) Because the image was recorded using the wrong World Time zone (page 174)
7. When the setting is the way you want, press
[SET] to apply it and exit the setting screen.
the image whose date and time you want to edit.
2. Press [MENU]. 3. Select the PLAY tab, select Date/Time,
4. Set the date and the time you want.
To do this: Change the value at the cursor location Move the cursor between settings Toggle between 12-hour and 24hour timekeeping Do this: Press [] or []. Press [] or []. Press [BS].
Changing the Display Language
You can use the following procedure to select one of ten languages as the display language.
1. Press [MENU]. 2. Select the Set Up tab, select Language,
5. When all the settings are the way you want,
press [SET] to apply them.
After editing the time and date, display the image to confirm that the date and time are correct. IMPORTANT! You cannot change the date of the following types of files. Movies, Voice recordings Images created with MOTION PRINT The date and time stamped into an image using the Time Stamp feature cannot be edited (page 130). You cannot edit the date and time of a image that is protected. Unprotect the image and then edit the date and time. You can specify any date in the range of January 1, 1980 to December 31, 2049.
3. Use [], [], [], and [] to change the
setting, and then press [SET].
Changing the USB Port Protocol
You can use the procedure below to change the communication protocol of the cameras USB port when connecting to a computer, printer, or other external device. Select the protocol that suits the device to which you are connecting.
Mass Storage (USB DIRECT-PRINT) causes the camera to see the computer as an external storage device. Use this setting for normal transfer of images from the camera to a computer (using the bundled Photo Loader application). PTP (PictBridge) simplifies the transfer of image data to the connected device.

I To format a memory card
1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera, and press [MENU]. 3. Select the Set Up tab, select Format, and
press [SET]. Entering the PLAY mode after formatting the memory card will cause the message There are no files. to appear.
I Memory Card Precautions
If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal operation by reformatting it. However, we recommend that you always take along more than one memory card whenever using the camera far away from the home or office. We recommend that you format a memory card before using it for the first time after purchasing it, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of abnormal images. As you record data to and delete data from an SD memory card a number of times, it loses its ability to retain data. Because of this, periodic re-formatting of an SD memory card is recommended. Before starting the format operation, check to make sure that the cameras battery is not low. Battery power going low during formatting can cause improper formatting and creates the risk of memory card malfunction. Never open the battery cover while the format operation is being performed. Doing so creates the risk of memory card malfunction.

Copying Files

Use the procedures below to copy files between built-in memory and a memory card. IMPORTANT! Only snapshot, movie, audio snapshot, and voice recording files recorded with this camera can be copied. Other files cannot be copied. Files in the FAVORITE folder cannot be copied. Copying an audio snapshot copies both its image file and the audio file.
To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card
IMPORTANT! Copy is not possible if there is not enough memory capacity to hold all of the images you are trying to copy.
1. Load the memory card into the camera. 2. Turn on the camera. Next, enter the PLAY

mode and press [MENU].

3. Select the PLAY tab,
select Copy, and then press [].
4. Use [] and [] to select Built-in
This starts the copy operation and displays the message Busy. Please wait. After the copy operation is complete, the monitor screen shows the last file in the folder.
To copy a specific file from a memory card to built-in memory
NOTE Files are copied to the folder in built-in memory whose name has the largest number.
1. Perform steps 1 through 3 of the procedure
under To copy all the files in built-in memory to a memory card.
2. Use [] and [] to select Card

Built-in,

3. Use [] and [] to select the file you want to
4. Use [] and [] to select Copy, and then
This starts the copy operation and displays the message Busy. Please wait. The file reappears on the monitor screen after the copy operation is complete. Repeat steps 3 through 4 to copy other images, if you want.

See the documentation that comes with your printer for information about print quality and paper settings. Contact your printer manufacturer for information about models that support PictBridge and USB DIRECT-PRINT, upgrades, etc. Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation or USB cradle operation (EX-Z60DX) while printing is in progress. Doing so causes a printer error.

PRINT Image Matching III

Images include PRINT Image Matching III data (mode setting and other camera setup information). A printer that supports PRINT Image Matching III reads this data and adjusts the printed image accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you recorded them.
* Seiko Epson Corporation holds the copyright for PRINT Image Matching and PRINT Image Matching III.

Exif Print

Exif Print is an internationally supported, open standard file format that makes it possible to capture and display vibrant digital images with accurate colors. With Exif 2.2, files include a wide range of shooting condition information that can be interpreted by an Exif Print printer to produce betterlooking prints. IMPORTANT! Information about the availability of Exif Print compatible printer models can be obtained from each printer manufacturer.
Using the Camera with a Windows Computer
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a computer running under Windows. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your computer for other information about USB connections, etc. 1. If you are running Windows 98SE or 98, install the USB driver onto your computer. You need to perform this step only once, the first time you connect to your computer. If you are running Windows XP, 2000, or Me, you do not need to install the USB driver. 2. Establish a connection between the camera and computer. 3. View and copy the images you want.
After establishing a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to view images in file memory and copy images to your computers hard disk or other storage media. In order to do this, you first need to install the USB driver located on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera onto your computer. Note that the procedure you need to perform depends on whether you are using computer running under Windows (see below) or a Macintosh (see page 209).

4. Select the Set Up tab, select USB, and
5. Use [] and [] to select Mass Storage (USB
DIRECT-PRINT), and then press [SET].
6. Turn off the camera. 7. Place the camera onto the USB cradle.

[USB] button [USB] lamp

I View and copy the images you want
NOTE If you open a rotated image on your computer, the original unrotated version will appear (page 153). This is true both for a rotated image opened from camera memory and for a rotated image that has been copied to your computers hard disk.
1. On your computer, double-click My

Computer.

If you are running Windows XP, click [Start] and then [My Computer].
2. Double-click Removable Disk.
Your computer sees the cameras file memory as a removable disk.
3. Double-click the DCIM folder. 4. Double-click the folder that contains the

image you want.

5. Double-click the file that contains the image

you want to view.

For information about file names, see Memory Folder Structure on page 217.
6. Depending on your operating system, perform
one of the following procedures to save the files, if you want.
Windows 2000, Me, 98SE, 98 1. In the cameras file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the DCIM folder. 2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. Double click [My Documents] to open it. 4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste]. This copies the DCIM folder (which contains the image files) to your My Documents folder. Windows XP 1. In the cameras file memory (Removable Disk), rightclick the DCIM folder. 2. On the shortcut menu that appears, click [Copy]. 3. Click [Start] and then [My Documents]. 4. On the My Documents [Edit] menu, click [Paste]. This copies the DCIM folder (which contains the image files) to your My Documents folder.
NOTE If you already have a folder named DCIM in your computers My Documents folder, performing the procedures under step 6 above will overwrite the existing DCIM folder with the newly saved folder. If you want to save the contents of the existing DCIM folder, change its name or move it to another location before saving a new DCIM folder. IMPORTANT! Never use your computer to edit, delete, move, or rename images stored in the cameras file memory. Doing so can cause problems with the image management data used by the camera, which may make it impossible to display images on the camera or it may cause large error in the number of images value displayed by the camera. Always copy images to your computer before performing any edit, delete, move, or rename operation.
7. Depending on the version of Windows you are
running, use one of the following procedures to terminate the USB connection.
EX-Z60 Windows XP/98SE/98 Users Press the cameras power button. After making sure that the cameras operation lamp is not lit green, disconnect the camera from the computer. Windows 2000/Me Users Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera. Next, disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off the camera.

EX-Z60DX Windows XP/98SE/98 Users After pressing the USB cradles [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle. Windows 2000/Me Users Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera. After pressing the USB cradles [USB] button and making sure that the [USB] lamp is not lit, remove the camera from the USB cradle.
I USB Connection Precautions
Do not leave the same image displayed on your computer screen for a long time. Doing so can cause the image to burn in on the screen. Never disconnect the USB cable, or perform any camera operation or USB cradle operation (EX-Z60DX) while data communication is in progress. Doing so can cause data to become corrupted.
Using the Camera with a Macintosh Computer
The following are the general steps for viewing and copying files from a Macintosh. You can find details about each operation in the procedures that follow below. Note that you should also refer to the documentation that comes with your Macintosh for other information about USB connections, etc. IMPORTANT! This camera does not support operation on a computer running Mac OS 8.6 or lower, or Mac OS X 10.0. If you have a Macintosh running Mac OS 9 or OS X (10.1, 10.2, 10.3 or 10.4), use the standard USB driver that comes with your OS. 1. Establish a connection between the camera and your Macintosh. 2. View and copy the images you want.
VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER IMPORTANT! If you plan to transfer file data from the cameras built-in memory to your Macintosh, make sure there is no memory card loaded in the camera. If there is, remove the memory card from the camera before you connect to your Macintosh.
I Establish a connection between the camera and your Macintosh
EX-Z60 Owners: Read the information below. EX-Z60DX Owners: Read the information starting from page 212. G EX-Z60
Your Macintosh will see the cameras file memory as a drive. The appearance of the drive icon depends on the Mac OS version you are using. Your Macintosh will see the cameras file memory as a drive whenever you establish a USB connection between the camera and your Macintosh.

USB cable Connector A

VIEWING IMAGES ON A COMPUTER G EX-Z60DX

Using a Commercially Available SD Memory Card Reader/Writer See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it.
Using a Commercially Available PC Card Reader/Writer and PC Card Adaptor (for an SD memory card or MMC) See the user documentation that comes with the PC card reader/writer and PC card adaptor for details about how to use them.

Memory Data

Images recorded with this camera and other data are stored in memory using DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) protocol. DCF protocol is designed to make it easier to exchange image and other data between digital cameras and other devices.

Memory Folder Structure

I Folder Structure
DCIM 100CASIO CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.AVI CIMG0003.WAV CIMG0004.JPG CIMG0004.WAV 101CASIO 102CASIO FAVORITE * CIMG0001.JPG CIMG0002.JPG (DCIM Folder) (Storage folder) (Image file) (Movie file) (Audio file) (Audio snapshot image file) (Audio snapshot audio file) (Storage folder) (Storage folder) (FAVORITE folder) (Storage file) (Storage file) (DPOF file folder) (DPOF file) (BEST SHOT folder) (User setup file) (User setup file)

DCF Protocol

DCF devices (digital cameras, printers, etc.) can exchange images with each other. DCF protocol defines a format for image file data and the folder structure for file memory, so images can be viewed using another manufacturers DCF camera or printed on a DCF printer.
MISC AUTPRINT.MRK SCENE* UEZ60001.JPE UEZ60002.JPE
* These folders are created in built-in memory only.
I Folder and File Contents
DCIM folder Folder that stores all of the digital camera files Storage folder Folder for storing files created by the digital camera Image file File that contains an image recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: JPG) Movie file File that contains a movie recorded with the digital camera (File Name Extension: AVI) Audio file File that contains an audio recording (File Name Extension: WAV) Audio snapshot image file File that contains the image part of an audio snapshot (File Name Extension: JPG) Audio snapshot audio file File that contains the audio part of an audio snapshot (File Name Extension: WAV)

Photo Loader 2.3 * DirectX 9.0c

XP/2000/Me/98SE/98

Purpose Snapshot retouching, reorientation, printing Movie playback Software Name Photohands 1.0 * DirectX 9.0c Supported Windows Versions XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Required Operation Install Photohands 1.0 (page 226). Windows Media Player is not included on the CD-ROM that comes bundled with the camera, but it is included with Windows. Use the Windows Media Player application that is installed with Windows for playback. * If you are running Windows 2000, 98SE or 98 with a DirectX version that is lower than 9.0, install DirectX 9.0c (page 225). If your computer does not already have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, install Adobe Reader 6.0 (page 229). If your computer does not already have Adobe Reader or Adobe Acrobat Reader installed, go to the Adobe Systems Incorporated website and install Acrobat Reader 5.0.5.
Viewing of user documentation (PDF) files

Adobe Reader 6.0

XP/2000/Me/98SE
Computer System Requirements
Computer system requirements are different for each of the applications. Be sure to check the requirements for the particular application you are trying to use. Note that the values provided here are minimum requirements for running each application. Actual requirements are greater, depending on the number of images and the sizes of the images being handled.
USB driver Type B OS: 98SE/98 In the case of Windows XP, 2000, or Me, connect the camera to the computer. You do not need to install the USB driver from the bundled CD-ROM. Correct operation is not guaranteed on a computer that has been upgraded from Windows 95 or 3.1. Photo Loader 2.3 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Memory: At least 16MB HD: At least 7MB Other: Internet Explorer 5.5 or higher; DirectX 9.0 or higher Photohands 1.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 Memory: At least 64MB HD: At least 10MB DirectX 9.0c OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE/98 HD: At least 65MB free space during installation, 18MB after installation is complete.
USING THE CAMERA WITH A COMPUTER Adobe Reader 6.0 OS: XP/2000/Me/98SE CPU: Pentium Memory: 32MB HD: 60MB Other: Internet Explorer 5.01 or higher IMPORTANT! For details about Windows minimum system requirements, see the Read me file on the CDROM that comes bundled with the camera.

Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Power does not turn on. Possible Cause 1) The battery is not oriented correctly. 2) The battery is dead. Action 1) Orient the battery correctly (page 38). 2) Charge the battery (pages 35, 40). If the battery goes dead soon after being charged, it means the battery has reached the end of its life and needs to be replaced. Purchase a separately available NP-20 rechargeable lithium ion battery. 1) Turn power back on. 2) Charge the battery (pages 35, 40). 1) Press [ ] (REC) to enter the REC mode. 2) Wait until the flash unit finishes charging. 3) Transfer files you want to keep to your computer and then delete files from image memory, or use a different memory card.

Power Supply

Camera suddenly powers down.
1) Auto Power Off activated (page 51). 2) The battery is dead. 1) The camera is in the PLAY mode. 2) Flash unit is being charged. 3) Memory is full.

Image Recording

Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed.
Symptom Auto Focus does not focus properly. Possible Cause 1) The lens is dirty. 2) The subject is not located in the center of the focus frame when you compose the image. 3) The subject you are shooting is a type that is not compatible with Auto Focus operation (page 66). 4) You are moving the camera. Action 1) Clean the lens. 2) Make sure the subject is centered in the focus frame when composing the image. 3) Use manual focus (page 88).
4) Turn on Anti Shake or mount the camera on a tripod (page 102). When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame (page 60). 1) When composing the image, make sure the subject on which you want to focus is located inside the focus frame (page 60). 2) Change the focus mode to (Auto Focus, page 83) or (infinity, page 87). 3) Change the BEST SHOT scene to Scenery (page 97). 1) Select a different flash mode (page 71). 2) Charge the battery (pages 35, 40). 3) Select a different flash mode (page 71) or BEST SHOT scene (page 97).
The subject is out of focus in the recorded image.
The image is not focused properly.
Scenery shots are out of focus.
1) The image is not focused properly.
2) The wrong focus mode is selected. 3) The wrong BEST SHOT scene is selected.

The flash does not fire.

1) (flash off) is selected as the flash mode. 2) The battery is dead. 3) A scene that selects (flash off) as the flash mode is selected in the BEST SHOT mode.
Symptom Camera powers down during self-timer countdown. Monitor screen image is out of focus. Possible Cause The battery is dead. Action Charge the battery (pages 35, 40).
1) You are using the Manual Focus mode and have not focused the image. 2) You are trying to use the Macro mode ( ) when shooting a scenery or portrait shot. 3) You are trying to use Auto Focus or the Infinity mode ( ) when shooting a close-up shot. 1) Camera powers down before the save operation is complete. 2) Removing the memory card before the save operation is complete. Not enough light is reaching the subjects.