Introduction

Camera Preparations

Basic Operations

Techniques for Taking Pictures

Mode C / Mode N / Mode M

Playback Mode P

SET UP Mode G

Appendix

ENGLISH

FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS
KYOCERA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. NOTE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Change the direction of the radio or TV antenna. Move the equipment or the radio or TV. For example, if the equipment is to the right of the TV, move it to the left of the TV. Or, move the equipment farther away from the radio or TV. Plug the equipment into a different outlet. Do not plug your radio or TV into the same circuit as your equipment. Ensure that all expansion slots (on the back or side of the equipment) are covered. Also, ensure that all metal retaining brackets are tightly attached to the equipment. If these suggestions do not help, consult your equipment dealer or experienced radio/TV technician for help. CAUTION If you modify the camera in any way, without getting approval from KYOCERA CORPORATION, your camera may violate FCC regulations. Violation of FCC regulations may cause the FCC to void your right to use the modified camera. Shielded cables must be used for this equipment to comply with the relevant FCC regulation. For customers in Canada CAUTION This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003. Cet appareil numrique de la classe B est conforme la norme NMB-003 du Canada.
Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product. The KYOCERA Finecam SL400R is a powerful, high-resolution digital camera featuring an ultra-slim body and 3 optical zoom lens. Before using the camera, please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the camera correctly and continue to enjoy this Kyocera product for many years to come.
Test Photos and Warranties
Make it a practice to take test shots before starting any important photography session, in order to confirm that images are being recorded properly. Kyocera will not be held responsible for failure of photographs to be recorded or transmitted to a computer as the result of any defects in recording media (SD memory card or Multi-Media Card (MMC)).

These provide important cautionary information that should be observed when using this product. Always read these.
These provide additional explanations or references to assist in the use of this product.
Caution and Warning Symbols
These Operating Instructions feature the following caution and warning symbols to indicate items of special importance. Be sure to read the contents of these warnings carefully, and use the features correctly.
a DANGER a WARNING a CAUTION This symbol indicates procedures which have a high likelihood of resulting in death or serious personal injury if not followed properly. This symbol indicates handling procedures which may result in death or personal injury if not followed properly. This symbol indicates procedures which may result in injury to the user, or physical damage to the product if not followed properly.

Handling Precautions

<Precautions for Operating the Camera>
If camera or batteries become hot, emit smoke or a burning smell, or display other abnormal symptoms, remove them from the camera immediately to prevent fire. When handling the batteries, take precautions to avoid being burned. Never attempt to disassemble or modify the camera, since you may receive a severe electric shock. Do not operate the electronic flash at close proximity to a persons eyes (especially those of an infant), since eye damage may result. Do not attempt to take pictures while driving or walking since you may cause an accident. When taking pictures, remain aware of your surroundings and what is happening around you. Clean the camera well after using it at the beach or other locations subject to large concentrations of sand or dust. Salt air may promote corrosion of metal components and damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Sand inside the camera may result in internal damage and operating malfunctions. If the camera is brought quickly from a cold place to a warm room, condensation may form on the lens and internal parts. Such condensation may result in damage or short circuits in electronic parts, causing the camera to emit smoke or catch fire. Whenever possible, avoid subjecting the camera to sudden changes in temperature, and if condensation occurs, turn off the camera power quickly and leave it off until all condensation is gone. This camera is a precision electronic instrument, and should be protected from impacts and falls that might cause damage to internal parts or the shorting of circuitry. This camera is an electronic device which uses a high-performance IC. The heat emitted from the IC may make the camera hot during use. It is not a failure. When taking the camera overseas or using it to record important events, check its operating condition and take test pictures beforehand to confirm proper operation.

The remaining number of seconds of movie shooting is shown in the top-right corner of the LCD monitor.
Press the shutter release button half way to set the exposure and focus for the subject.
During movie shooting, the exposure is adjusted according to the ambient conditions, but the focus does not change. The movie is shot using the focus set just before shooting started.
When you press the shutter release button down further, shooting begins.
Pressing the shutter release button displays the seconds counter. The red shooting mark B also lights during movie shooting.
Press the shutter release button half way to finish shooting.
If you do not press the shutter release button half way, shooting continues until the memory card is full.
Viewing Images Still Image Playback
Press O or Q on the mode button until the P icon lights on the mode select LED.
The photographed image appears on the LCD monitor.
Press R on the 4-way button to scan forward through the photographed images. Press L to scan backward through the images.
Press the T side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the W side to return the enlarged image to its original size.
After zooming in, you can use the 4-way button to select the area displayed.
Revert the image back to its original size before you scan fowards or backword through your images.
Viewing Images Movie Playback
Press L or R on the 4-way button to select the movie to be viewed.
Press the OK button E to begin playback.
See p.5-2 for more information on playing back movies.
Displaying Information for Playback Images INFORMATION
This feature allows you to check information such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for the image (still image) being played back.
Press U or D on the 4-way button during image playback.
The information for the currently displayed image appears.
See p.7-6 for detailed information on the screen displayed.
INFORMATION 100KIF_0001.JPG 1600KB F 2272X1704 1/2000 F16.0 0.3 ISO200 DPOF 1 PRTS DATE 2004.09.01 12:34:56
Press U or D again to clear the information display screen and return to the original display.
Checking Photography Data and Erasing Images Manual REC Review
This feature allows you to check data such as the aperture and shutter speed settings for an image you have just shot and to erase the image.
Immediately after taking a picture in C mode, press D on the 4-way button.
The last image you shot appears on the LCD monitor.
If you press D again while a photographed image is displayed, a message screen appears asking you to confirm whether you want to erase the image. To erase the image, use U to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.

Disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC
Use the procedure below when disconnecting the USB cable from a Windows PC.

Windows Me users

Double-click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon in the task bar in the lower-right corner of the desktop.
Select [USB Disk] and then click [Stop].
Select [USB Disk] and then click [OK].
When the The USB Disk E: device can now be safely removed from the system message appears, click [OK]. Disconnect the USB cable from PC and camera.
Windows 2000 or Window XP users
Select [USB Mass Storage Device] and then click [Stop].
Select [Kyocera Finecam SL400R USB Device] and then click [OK].
When the The USB Mass Storage Device can now be safely removed from the system message appears, click [OK]. Disconnect the USB cable from PC and camera.
Windows 98 or Windows 98SE users
Switch off the camera and then disconnect the USB cable.
Deleting or uninstalling devices (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only)
If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the camera. In this situation, delete the drivers as described below. Then use the procedure on p.2-12 to re-install the drivers. * Note that this procedure is only required for Windows 98 and Windows 98SE.
Load the memory card into the camera. ( Connect the AC adapter to the camera.

p.1-3)

Connect the camera to your PC using the dedicated USB cable and then start up the PC. Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on. Right-click [My Computer] and select [Properties].
When the System Properties window opens, click the [Device Manager] tab.
Select Finecam SL400R marked with a question mark in [Other devices] and then click [Remove].
When the device deletion confirmation message appears, click [OK]. Switch the camera off, disconnect the USB cable and then restart your PC.
Connecting to a Macintosh
Viewing images on a Macintosh computer
You do not need to install the USB drivers on a Macintosh computer. Connect the USB cable without installing any drivers. To view images on your Macintosh, you must have image-viewing software already installed. (To play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later must be installed.) To view movies that have a large number of pixels or a high frame rate, first copy the movie to your PC and then play the copy of the movie. If you use your PC to play back a movie that is stored on a memory card loaded in the camera, the data transfer rate may be too slow for the movie to play smoothly.

Drag the [untitled] (Mac OS 9) or [NO_NAME] (Mac OS X) folder on the desktop to the Trash. Check that the It is now safe to disconnect the device message is displayed or that the [untitled] (Mac OS 9) or [NO_NAME] (Mac OS X) icon is no longer displayed on the desktop before disconnecting the USB cable.
Digital Printing on a Printer
You can print out your images as specified in the DPOF settings ( p.5-20).
This feature can only be used with DPOF-compatible printers (third-party). Refer to the instructions provided with your DPOF-compatible printer for details of the printing procedure. Where date insertion is specified in the DPOF settings, the date may not be printed on some printer models.

Insert into the printer.

DPOF-compatible printer (third-party) Remove the memory card from the camera.
This chapter describes some more advanced photography techniques, including photographic subjects that are difficult for the camera to focus on, using the zoom to compose shots, selecting the best shooting mode for the subject, and using continuous shooting.
Using Focus Lock to Take Pictures
Use Focus Lock in situations where the subject you want to focus on is not in the center of the LCD monitor, or when you want to compose a shot where the focal point is not in the center of the shot.
Position the focusing frame in the center of the screen over the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter release button half way.
When the camera gives a short double-beep and the green shooting mark B lights on the LCD monitor, exposure and focus setting is completed. The focus and exposure are then locked (Focus Lock, AE Lock).
A flashing shooting mark B indicates that the camera cannot set the exposure and focus and that Focus Lock cannot be used. Press the shutter release button half way again until the shooting mark B stays lit and the focus is set, or use a different subject to set the focus.
With the shutter release button still half-pressed, move the camera until the shot is composed as you want it and then press the shutter release button down fully to take the shot.
Removing your finger from the shutter release button releases the Focus Lock and AE Lock.
Subjects that are difficult to focus on
The camera has difficulty focusing on the following types of subject. Lock the focus on another object at the same distance from the camera as the desired subject and then take the picture. Low contrast subjects Objects that consist of the same pattern repeated Dark subjects Subjects made up only of horizontal lines Extremely bright or glossy subjects Subjects where there is a strong light source in or near the field of view, or when there is strong light such as sunlight in the LCD monitor image Two or more subjects in or near the center of the field of view that are at different distances from the camera Quickly moving subjects

Using the Zoom Button Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom
Use the zoom button to take pictures when you are at events such as sports meets or talks where you cannot get close to your subject, or when you want to compose a wide-angle shot of distant scenery. Pressing the T side of the zoom button enlarges the image (telephoto). Pressing the W side returns the zoomed image to its original size and lets you include a larger area in the shot (wide angle). As well as an optical zoom that changes the image magnification using the lens, this camera also features a digital zoom that uses electronic control to enlarge the image. Though this gives reduced image quality, the digital zoom in combination with the optical zoom provides magnifications up to 9.6 in the "C" mode or "N" mode, and enlarges images up to 6 in "M" mode. To use the digital zoom, press the T side of the zoom button to zoom in fully on the subject, then briefly release the zoom button and press it again.
Press the T side of the zoom button until the image is fully zoomed.
When you press the zoom button, the zoom bar appears at the bottom of the screen. The indicator in the zoom bar moves right as you zoom in and left as you zoom out. The zoom bar remains on the screen for roughly 2 seconds after you stop pressing the zoom button.
The digital zoom bar disappears when you turn the digital zoom off ( p.4-25).
Indicator Optical zoom Digital zoom
Briefly release the zoom button and then press the T side of the zoom button again.
The image is enlarged sequentially by 1.3, 1.6, 2.0, 2.5 and 3.2. (up to 2 for movies)
Setting the Best Camera Mode for the Scene Shot SCENE Button I
This camera features a SCENE button I that allows you to set the optimum shooting mode for the subject.
Displaying the Scene Mode menu
With the camera in shooting mode, press the SCENE button I.
With the camera switched on, check that C, N or M is displayed on the mode select LED. ( p.2-2)
The Scene Mode menu appears on the LCD monitor.

STANDARD

Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the best shooting mode for the subject.

LANDSCAPE

The Scene Mode menu disappears and you can take the picture using the selected shooting mode.

Shooting modes

This camera features 7 shooting modes to suit different subjects. All 7 modes are available in C mode and N mode. In M mode, only Standard, Macro and Landscape modes can be selected.

C/M Standard

(Applicable mode: C/N/M)
Use this mode for normal photography. In N Continuous Shooting mode, the flash is set to Flash Off mode.
Sports Action (Applicable mode: C/N)
This is the best shooting mode for scenes with a lot of movement, such as sporting events. The focus is set to [CAF] ( p.6-2) mode in which the camera adjusts the focus continuously so that the image remains focused while you track moving subjects.

Portrait (Applicable mode: C/N)
Use this shooting mode for photographs of people. In this mode, the white balance is optimized to give exquisite skin tones.
Night View (Applicable mode: C/N)
This is the best shooting mode for shots of scenery at night. The camera is set not to use the flash and the focus is fixed at infinity.
Night Portrait (Applicable mode: C/N)
This shooting mode is set up particularly for shots of people taken against nighttime scenery. The flash fires automatically according to the ambient light levels, and the [Red-eye Reduction Auto mode] setting ( p.4-2) can also be used to prevent the subjects eyes from appearing red.
Macro (Applicable mode: C/N/M)
Macro mode allows you to take close-up pictures at distances as close as approx. 20 cm (7.9")*1 from the subject. Because the focal length of the lens is locked in the wide-angle position (shortest focal length), the zoom does not function.*2 As flash mode, you can select either Fill-in Flash mode, in which the flash fires for every shot, or Flash Off mode, in which the flash never fires. (See Using the Flash on p.4-2.) *1 Distance measured from the glass cover plate on the lens to the subject. *2 Only the digital zoom can be used.
When a long exposure is set, the only available flash mode is Flash Off.

Using macro mode

Compose the shot and press the shutter release button half way. When the camera gives a short beep and the green shooting mark B lights on the LCD monitor, the exposure and focus are set. Then, taking care not to move the camera, release the shutter to take the picture.

Approx. 20cm (7.9")

Landscape (Applicable mode: C/N/M)
This shooting mode is ideal for shots of scenery where the main subjects of the picture are in the far distance. The flash is set not to fire and focus is fixed at infinity.
Because slow shutter speeds are used in Night View and Night Portrait modes, you should place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer to take pictures. ( p.4-4) To prevent camera shake in Macro mode where high magnifications are used, you should place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer to take pictures. Take care to avoid camera shake in other modes also.

Using the Flash

Applicable mode: C/N
This camera features an Automatic Flash function that determines whether or not the flash is needed based on the ambient light level. There are also ways of using the flash to good effect even in bright conditions. This section describes how to use the flash in situations such as those where conditions are bright but you still want to use the flash or where you dont want to use the flash even though its dark.
When using the flash for close-up shots, you should set the ISO sensitivity to 200 or less. If you set the sensitivity to a high ISO setting and then take close-up shots, the image will be overexposed. The flash brightness cannot be adjusted correctly at ISO 800.

Flash modes

Auto Flash mode * C: default The camera detects the ambient light level and determines whether flash is required. Red-eye Reduction Auto mode
When peoples eyes appear red in a photograph, this is referred to as the red-eye effect ( p.4-3). In this mode, the flash reduces the red-eye effect by firing twice: once just before the picture is taken and again when the picture is taken.
The shot is taken the second time the flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time.
Flash Off mode * N: default In this mode, the flash never fires, regardless of the ambient light levels. This mode is best for shots of sunsets or shots where you want to retain an indoor ambiance. Because the shutter speed used may be slow, depending on the light levels, you should place the camera on a stable surface and use the self-timer ( p.4-4) to prevent camera shake when the shot is taken.
If the photographed image is too dark, use the exposure compensation ( sensitivity ( p.4-22) settings to adjust the brightness. p.4-8) or ISO

F Fill-in Flash mode

In this mode, the flash fires regardless of the ambient light conditions. When you take a picture in strong sunlight or when the subject is backlit, the subject tends to be dark. In such situations, this mode allows you to take a picture that clearly shows both the subject and the background.
Fill-Flash with Red-eye Reduction mode * Only when a long exposure is set.
This mode can only be set for long-exposure shots ( p.4-21) and should only be used when long-exposure shots are always taken using the flash. To reduce red-eye, the flash fires once just before shooting and a second time when the shot is taken.
For long-exposure shots, always place the camera on a stable surface to take the shot. The shot is taken the second time the flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time. Exposure compensation ( p.4-8) when the flash is used is limited to between -1.0 and +1.0 EV. If the flash is used in Continuous Shooting mode, only one photograph can be taken.

[t] Taking Pictures Using the Self-Timer

Applicable mode: C/N/M

The self-timer is used for shots such as those where the photographer is included in the shot. In this mode, the shutter releases either 2 seconds or 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed. A self-timer delay of 2 seconds is useful for preventing camera shake when you are using Macro or Night View mode.
Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the C, N or M icon lights on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons.
Use L or R on the 4-way button to select SELF TIMER [t] and then press the OK button E.

SELF TIMER

Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired delay time and then press the OK button E.
[ ]: [ ]: OFF: Sets a self-timer delay of 10 seconds. Sets a self-timer delay of 2 seconds. Normal photography (default)
The [ ] or [ ] icon appears on the LCD monitor to show the selected delay.
Press the MENU button K to clear the menu icons and make picture taking easier.
Press the shutter release button.
The self-timer runs for the selected delay time and then releases the shutter.
This mode is cancelled after you take the picture. To continue using the self-timer, select self-timer mode again. Place the camera on a stable surface. To interrupt the self-timer once it has started running, press the shutter release button.
If you use the self-timer with continuous shooting, 3 pictures are taken at one-second intervals after the specified time has elapsed.
[ ] Selecting the Number of Pixels (Image Size)
The number of pixels refers to the number of individual dots used to make up the image. The larger this number, the better the image quality. However, this also increases the size of the image file so that fewer pictures can be taken. Choose the number of pixels that best suit the intended use of the shot. ( p.4-7)
Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the C, N or M icon lights on the mode select LED.
Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Use L or R on the 4-way button to select PIXELS [ ] and then press the OK button E.

PIXELS

Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired image size and then press the OK button E.
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The selected number of pixels ([ appears on the LCD monitor.

], etc.)

Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot.
[ ] Selecting the Quality (Compression Ratio)
You can select Normal (high compression) or Fine (low compression) as the Quality (compression ratio) setting. While lower compression ratios give better image quality, they also increase the file size so that fewer images can be recorded. As with the image size, you should choose the quality that best suits the intended use of the shot. ( p.4-7)
Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the C or N icon lights on the mode select LED. Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons.
Use L or R on the 4-way button to select QUALITY [ ] and then press the OK button E.

QUALITY

Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired image quality and then press the OK button E.
[F] (Fine): [N] (Normal): Shoots images at a low compression ratio. Shoots images at a high compression ratio. (default)

FINE NORMAL

The selected image compression ratio ([F] or [N]) appears on the LCD monitor.
Available shots and capacities for different image size/quality (compression ratio) combinations
Refer to the separate information sheet Accessories and Specifications for the available shots and capacities.
Guide to choosing image size and image quality
For high-quality printing or to give priority to image quality, choose a large image size. For files you want to send as e-mail attachments, choose a small image size to keep the file size small. When image quality is particularly important, select [F] (Fine) as the Quality setting. Otherwise, choosing the [N] (Normal) setting will give smaller file sizes and increase the number of pictures you can shoot.
[ ] Using Exposure Compensation
Use exposure compensation to adjust the brightness of your images. This function is especially useful for shots where you did not get the ideal exposure because subject and background brightness differed a lot, and for images that you deliberately want to shoot under- or overexposured. This camera allows you to adjust the brightness up to plus or minus 2.0 EV in 1/3 EV increments.

Darker 2.0 Brighter +2.0

0.0 (Default)
Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons.
Use L or R on the 4-way button to select EXP. COMP. [ ] and then press the OK button E.

EXP.COMP.

Press U or D on the 4-way button to select the desired compensation setting and then press the OK button E.
2.0 EV to +2.0 EV (13 levels in 1/3-EV increments)

Compensation value

The compensation setting ([+1.0], etc.) appears on the LCD monitor.
The exposure compensation setting does not change after a shot is taken. (For example, if compensation of +0.3 is set, all images shot subsequently will have an exposure compensation of +0.3.) This setting reverts to the default value (0.0) when the camera is switched off. To retain the setting, set Mode Lock ( p.6-7) to ON. Exposure compensation when the flash is used is limited to between -1.0 and +1.0 EV. When the EVALUATION metering mode ( p.4-23) is used, the exposure compensation may differ from the specified setting for some subjects.

SELECT IMAGE SIZE 320X240 160X120 RETURN
The name of the resized image is displayed. Check the image and then press the OK button E.

RESIZE DONE

R00_0001.JPG 15KB OK
Movies cannot be resized. Resizing may not be possible if there is too little space available on the memory card.
Checking and erasing resized images
You cannot use normal image playback to check resized images. Use the following procedure to view resized images.
From step 3 in Resizing an image on p.5-12:
Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [VIEW RESIZED IMAGE] and then press the OK button E.
The resized image is displayed.

R00_0001.JPG 15KB RETURN

If there are multiple resized images, use L and R on the 4-way button to switch between images.
To erase the image, press U on the 4-way button to select [ ] and then press the OK button E.
The images cannot be erased if you select [RETURN] and then press the OK button E.
Resized images cannot be protected.

Resizing all the images

You can use this procedure to resize all the images recorded on a memory card.
Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [RESIZE ALL IMAGES] and then press the OK button E.
You can interrupt resizing in progress by pressing the MENU button K, but some of the images will be saved at the new size.
The number of resized images are displayed. Check the images and then press the OK button E.

RESIZE DONE 18 IMGS OK

If the memory card becomes full during resizing of all the images, resizing stops and only the images resized up to that point are saved. Resizing of a specified area (trimmed images) is not possible. Movies are not resized.
Erasing all resized images
This procedure erases all resized images.
Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [ERASE ALL RESIZED IMAGES] and then press the OK button E.
Press U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E.
All resized images are erased.

ERASE ALL RESIZED IMAGE?

Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback

Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [RECORD/MOVIE] and then press R.
SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK OFF EFFECT RETURN SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK NOPLAYBACK EFFECT RETURN
[PLAYBACK]: Postrecorded voice messages and movies are included in the slideshow. [NOPLAYBACK]: Postrecorded voice messages and movies are not included in the slideshow.
10 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select
the [EFFECT] and then press R.
SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK OFF EFFECT RETURN SETTING AUTO PLAY START OFF INTERVAL FADE START FRAME OVERLAP RECORD/MOVIE SHUTTER WIPE EFFECT RETURN
11 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select a
setting and then press the OK button E.
OFF: FADE: No effect is set. The previous image gradually darkens while the next image gradually brightens until it is fully displayed. OVERLAP: The new image slides over the top of the current image and replace it. SHUTTER: Black curtains close from the top and bottom of the screen to erase the current image, after which the black curtains open again towards the top and bottom to reveal the next image. WIPE: The current image disappears as if wiped away from the left and is replaced by the new image.
Starting and ending an AUTO PLAY slideshow
From step 3 or step 11 in Setting AUTO PLAY: on p.5-17
12 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select
[START] and then press the OK button E to begin the slideshow.
SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK OFF EFFECT RETURN
The table below shows the operations that can be performed during an AUTO PLAY slideshow.
Description Movie Increases the volume. Decreases the volume. Still image with postrecorded message Increases the volume. Decreases the volume. Still image Not applicable. Not applicable. Not applicable.
Hold down to play back the message Press once to stop the movie and at half speed. Release the button to begin scanning backwards through the movie frame by frame. After that, return to normal playback. scanning moves one frame back each time you press the button. Press once to stop the movie and begin scanning forwards through the movie frame by frame. After that, scanning moves one frame forward each time you press the button. Hold down to play back the message at double speed. Release the button to return to normal playback.

Not applicable.

13 To end the slideshow, press the MENU button K.
[PRINT SETTINGS] Specifying DPOF Print Settings
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a printing standard for images shot on digital cameras that allows the images to be printed on a consumer printer or at a print processing outlet. The DPOF settings specify which images are to be printed and how many copies of each image. They also support other basic settings such as date imprinting, etc. Check that your printer or your local print processing shop provides a DPOF printing service. For more information on DPOF settings, refer to the instruction manual provided with your DPOFcompatible printer.

LED indicators

There are 3 LEDs on the camera. Each LED indicates the status of the camera depending on how it lights or flashes.

Self-timer LED (red)

While using the self-timer

Flashes

When a movie is being shot
When the camera is set to Playback mode
When the camera is set to SET UP mode

Lights

When the camera is connected to a PC

Card access LED (orange)

Flashes while the camera is accessing the memory card, such as recording images to memory card or reading data. While the LED is flashing, do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory card.

Caution LED (red)

As the shutter speed is slow, you need to take care of camera shake. C Camera mode/ N Continuous Shooting mode/ M Movie mode

Flashes rapidly

As the flash is being charged, you need to wait to take the next picture until the LED stops flashing.

Flashes slowly

Now recharging

Battery recharging

There is an error on the battery pack, AC adapter or camera.
Basic Glossary of Digital Camera Terms
AE (Auto Exposure) This refers to automatic exposure, which is the mechanism by which the camera automatically adjusts the exposure. AF (Auto Focus) The mechanism by which the camera automatically focuses images. Aperture This is a mechanism inside the camera lens that controls the amount of light passing through the lens by changing the size of an opening. Aperture setting A number that indicates the size of the aperture opening. Settings are displayed as numbers such as F2.8, and the higher the aperture setting, the smaller the opening and the less light that passes through the lens. Aperture-priority AE This is a type of automatic exposure where the photographer selects the aperture setting and the camera then automatically sets the optimum shutter speed for the shot. By setting the aperture, the photographer can control the depth of field in the shot. CCD (Charge Coupled Device) This is a device used as the imaging element in a digital camera. Strictly speaking, a CCD is used for transferring electrical signals and is governed by a semiconductor device called a phototransistor that converts light into electrical signals. The integrated unit made up of the phototransistor and the CCD that transfers the electrical signals is called a CCD imaging element and is the heart of any digital camera. DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) This is a standard adopted by the Japan Electronics and Information Technology Industries Association (JEITA) that stipulates items such as the file formats for digital cameras and related devices. In principle, digital cameras that conform to the DCF standard can freely exchange images, even when the images were shot on a different brand of camera. This camera complies with the DCF standard. Depth of field When a subject is in focus, the depth of field refers to the area in front of and behind the subject that is also in focus. The depth of field increases when the aperture setting is high. Such shots are said to have a large depth of field. Conversely, lower aperture settings give a narrow range in which objects are in focus. This is referred to as a small depth of field. The depth of field becomes smaller when the subject is closer to the camera. DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) DPOF is a standard used for printing images photographed using a digital camera on a home printer or at a commercial print processing store. When the number of prints of photographed images that are required and the format of those prints are specified in the DPOF settings on a DPOF-compatible camera, those prints can then be produced as specified in the DPOF settings using a DPOF-compatible printer or by a commercial print processing store that provides a DPOF print service. This camera is DPOF compatible. The DPOF trademark indicates that the product conforms to the specifications of the Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) for digital camera print information. Copyright for DPOF Version 1.00 is held jointly by Canon Inc., Eastman Kodak Co., Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd. 7-9