Menu Reference

Using the Button Functions Capture Mode Playback Mode Using the Menu 94 96
How to Operate the Menu [ [ [ [ Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Playback] Menu Setting Items Set-up] Menu Setting Items Custom Setting] Menu Setting Items 104
Using the Fn Menu Capture Mode Playback Mode Using the Mode Dial

Function Reference

Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level Setting the Image Tone Setting the Recorded Pixels Setting the Quality Level Setting the Saturation/ Sharpness/ Contrast Setting the White Balance Setting the Sensitivity Setting the Color Space Focusing Using the Autofocus Setting the AF Mode Setting the Focusing Area Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock) Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus) Setting the Exposure Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed Selecting the Metering Method Changing the Exposure Mode Setting the Exposure Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting Using the Built-in Flash Compensating Flash Output Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash 149 151
Using an External Flash (Optional) Settings During Playback Changing Playback Display Method Setting the Slideshow Display Interval Camera Settings Formatting the SD Memory Card Turning the Beep On and Off Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style Setting the World Time Setting the Display Language Turning the Guide Display On and Off Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor Selecting the Video Output Format Setting Auto Power Off Resetting the File Number Displaying Histogram and Bright Portion Resetting to Default Settings Resetting Rec. Mode/ Playback/ Set-up Menu Resetting the Custom Function Menu 171

Software information

Software Notes About the software Setting up the application software Starting PC mode Removable Disk Removing the removable disk Digimax Master 182

Appendix

Default Settings Cleaning the CCD Optional Accessories Error Messages Troubleshooting Main Specifications Glossary 206
Composition of the Operating Manual
This operating manual contains the following chapters.
1. Before Using Your Camera
Explains camera characteristics, accessories and the names of various parts.

2. Getting Started

Explains your first steps from purchasing the camera to taking pictures. Be sure to read it and follow the instructions.

3. Basic Operations

Explains the procedures for taking, playing back, and printing still pictures. Read it to learn all of the basic operations about capturing, playing back, and printing.

4. Menu Reference

Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings if the pressed to pop up the flash manually. button is
Selecting Flash Mode 1. Press the button. The Fn menu appears.
2. Press the four-way controller ( ). The flash options screen appears.
Flash Mode Auto discharge
When the mode dial is set to selected. 3. Use the four-way controller ( , , , or , and appear gray and cannot be
) to choose a flash mode.
4. Press the button. The screen returns to the Fn menu. The camera is ready to take a picture. 5. Press the Fn button. The camera is ready to take a picture. Using Auto Discharge , (Automatic Flash Popup) , , or. (Night Scene), (Scene) mode.
1. Set the mode dial to , The flash is deactivated when (Museum) is selected in

(Candlelight) or

2. Press the shutter release button halfway. The built-in flash pops up if necessary and begins charging. When the flash is fully charged, appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder. (p.14 ~ p.20)
Switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the button while the built-in flash is popped up. If Auto discharge is set, appears on the LCD panel.
3. Press the shutter release button fully. The picture is taken. 4. Push down on the portion indicated in the illustration to retract the flash.
Using Manual Discharge (Flash ON)
1. Press the button. The built-in flash pops up and begins charging. Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) is used regardless of flash mode settings. When the flash is fully charged, appears in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
When Flash mode is set to or and you pop up the built-in flash, you can switch between Auto discharge mode and Manual discharge mode (Flash ON) by pressing the button under the following conditions. - Shooting mode is set to , , , , , mode is set to , , ,
2. Press the shutter release button fully. The flash discharges and the picture is taken. 3. Push the flash down to retract.
Using Red-eye Reduction Flash Red-eye is the phenomenon where eyes look reddish in photographs taken in dark environments with a flash. This is caused by the reflection of the electronic flash in the retina of the eye. Red-eye occurs because pupils are dilated in dark environments. This phenomenon cannot be averted but the following measures can be used to combat it. Brighten the surroundings when shooting. Set to wide angle and shoot from closer if a zoom lens is in use. Use a flash that supports red-eye reduction. Position the flash as far away from the camera as possible when using an external flash. The red-eye reduction function on this camera reduces red-eye by discharging the flash twice. With the red-eye reduction function, the pre-flash is discharged just before the shutter is released. This reduces pupil dilation. The main flash is then discharged while the pupils are smaller, reducing the red-eye effect. To use the red-eye reduction function, set (Red-eye reduction auto flash) in Picture mode or (Red-eye reduction manual flash) in other modes for Flash mode.

Print all images

Copies Total
4. Press the button. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of Printing Single Images (p.87 and 88) for details on how to change the settings. 5. Press the button on the print settings confirmation screen. All the images are printed according to the settings. Press the button to cancel printing.
Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings 1. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [DPOF AUTOPRINT] on the PictBridge menu.
2. Press the button. The Print w/ DPOF settings screen appears. Use the four-way controller ( ) to check the number of copies for each image, whether the date is imprinted or not, and total number of copies. Print settings are set with the Print Service. (p.79)

Print w/DPOF settings

3. Press the button. The print settings confirmation screen appears. Refer to Steps 7 and 11 of Printing Single Images (p.87 and 88) for details on how to change the settings. 4. Press the button on the print settings confirmation screen. The images are printed according to the settings. Press the button to cancel printing.
Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer Disconnect the cable from the printer when you have finished printing. 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

4 Menu Reference

Using the Button Functions Using the Menu Using the Fn Menu Using the Mode Dial

102 104

When using menus and Fn menu, items which cannot be changed due to camera settings appear gray and cannot be selected.
Using the Button Functions
Capture Mode Functions of buttons used during shooting are noted.
Shutter release button Press to capture images. (p.43) Main switch Move to turn the power on/off (p.30) and confirm the depth of field (Preview) (p.128). Lens unlock button Press to detach lens. (p.36)
Focus mode lever Switches between Autofocus mode (p.118) and Manual focus mode (p.125). Mode dial Changes the Shooting mode. (p.104) button Press to pop up the built-in flash. (p.49) button Displays the [ Rec. Mode] menu (p.98). Next, press the four-way controller ( ) to display [ Playback] menu (p.98), [ Set-up] menu (p.99) and [ Custom Setting] menu. (p.98) button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.15) button Switches to the Playback mode. (p.63) button Press to set aperture and EV compensation values. (p.137, p.140) button Locks the exposure before shooting. (p.141) Automatically adjusts the appropriate exposure in the Manual mode. (p.137) e-dial Sets shutter speed, aperture, and EV compensation values. (p.133, 135, 140) button Saves the setting you selected in the menu. Four-way controller ( ) Uses it to move cursor or change items in menus and Fn menu. button Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller ( ) to determine the following operation. (p.102)

Playback Mode Functions of buttons used during playback are noted.
Shutter release button Press to switch to capture mode. Main switch Move to turn the camera on and off. (p.30) button Press to display the [ Playback] menu (p.98). Next, press the four-way controller ( ) to display [ Set-up] menu (p.99), [ Custom Setting] menu (p.100) and [ Rec. Mode] menu (p.98).
button Press to delete images. (p.73) button Press to show shooting information on the LCD monitor. (p.16) button Press to switch to capture mode. button Press to protect images from being accidentally erased. (p.77) e-dial Uses it to enlarge an image (p.65) or display nine images at the same time. (p.66) OK button Saves the setting you selected in the menu or playback screen. Four-way controller ( ) Uses it to move cursor or change items in menus, Fn menu and playback screen. Fn button Press to display the Fn menu. Press the four-way controller ( ) to determine the following operation. (p.102)

Using the Menu

How to Operate the Menu This section explains operation methods for [ Rec. Mode] menu, [ [ Set-up] menu and [ Custom Setting] menu. Playback] menu,
Displaying the Menu screen 1. Press the button in Capture mode. - The [ Rec. Mode] menu appears on the LCD monitor.
Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Exit
2. Press the four-way controller ( ). -[ Playback] menu, [ Set-up] menu and [ Custom Setting] menu appear in order each time the four-way controller is pressed.
Select a menu item and set Procedure to set the [Quality Level] on the [ Rec. Mode] menu is explained as an example.

) to choose an item.

4. Press the four-way controller ( ). - Available [Quality Level] options appear. Press the four-way controller ( ) to move to the pop-up menu if there is one.
Rec. Mode Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Cancel
5. Use the four-way controller (

) to select a setting.

6. Press the button. - The camera returns to the menu screen. Next, set other items. - Press the button to return to Capture or Playback mode.
Even after you press the button and close the menu screen, your settings will not be saved if the camera is turned off improperly (such as by removing the batteries while the camera is on). You can use the e-dial to switch among the [ Rec. Mode] menu, the [ Playback] menu, [ Set-up] menu, and [ Custom Setting] menu when no pop-up menu is displayed. If the button is pressed in Capture mode, the [ Rec. Mode] menu appears. If the button is pressed in Playback mode, the [ Playback] menu appears.

[ Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items Rec. Mode] menu. Function Sets the color tone of pictures. Sets the recording size of images. Sets the image quality. Sets the color saturation. Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. Sets the image contrast. Sets Auto Bracket shooting. Selects the part of the screen to use for measuring brightness and determining exposure. Focusing Area AF Mode Flash Exp. Comp. Selects the area on which the autofocus focuses. Selects the autofocus mode. Adjusts the flash exposure to brighten or darken the image. p.121 p.118 p.148 Page p.108 p.109 p.110 p.111 p.111 p.111 p.142 p.129 Perform settings related to capturing in the [ Item Image Tone Recorded Pixels Quality Level Saturation Sharpness Contrast Auto Bracket AE Metering
Playback] Menu Setting Items Playback] menu. Page p.158 p.168 p.145 p.71 p.68
Perform settings related to playback and editing images in the [ Item Plybk dsply mthd Instant Review Preview Display Function
Sets shooting information to show during playback and whether to display overexposed area warning. Sets the Instant Review time. Sets to display overexposed area warning or histogram during Instant Review or Digital Preview. Edits captured images to black and white or sepia tint, or add softening and slimming effects. Plays back recorded images one after another.

Digital Filter Slideshow

[ Set-up] Menu Setting Items Set-up] menu. Page p.160 p.161 p.161 p.162 Perform various settings related to the camera in the [ Item Format Beep Date Adjust World Time
Function Formats the SD Memory Card. Switches the beep tone on/off. Sets the date format and time. Sets to enable displaying of local time when traveling abroad. Changes the language in which menus and messages appear. Sets to display indicators in LCD monitor. Changes the brightness of the LCD monitor. Sets the output format to the TV monitor. Sets the USB cable connection (PC or printer). Sets the time to turn off automatically. Sets the method used to assign folder names for storing images. Sets the method used to add file numbers. Locks the mirror in the up position for cleaning the CCD. Resets all settings other than Date Adjust, Language, Video Out and World Time.

Better

Set in [Quality Level] in the [
Setting the Saturation/ Sharpness/ Contrast Select from five levels of Saturation, Sharpness and Contrast. The default setting is [0 (Standard)] for all. Saturation Sharpness Contrast Sets the color saturation. Makes the image outlines sharp or soft. Sets the image contrast. Rec. Mode] menu. (p.98)
Set [Saturation], [Sharpness] and [Contrast] in the [
Settings cannot be changed in Scene mode and mode (p.45).
Towards + : Higher saturation Towards : Lower saturation
Towards + : Higher sharpness Towards : Lower sharpness
Towards + : Higher contrast Towards : Lower contrast
Setting the White Balance The color of the subject changes with the light source. For example, the same white object will be a different shade of white in daylight than under a light bulb. In cameras using film, this is adjusted by changing the film or using filters. In digital cameras, the whiteness is adjusted using white balance. The default setting is (Auto). Auto Daylight Shade Cloudy Fluorescent Light Automatically adjusts the white balance. (About 4000 to 8000K) For use when taking pictures in sunlight. (About 5200K) For use when taking pictures in the shade. (About 8000K) For use when taking pictures on cloudy days. (About 6000K) For use this when taking pictures under fluorescent lighting. Select the type of fluorescent light, from W (white) (About 4200K), N (neutral white) (About 5000K), and D (daylight) (About 6500K). Tungsten Light Flash Manual For use when taking pictures under light bulb or other tungsten light. (About 2850K) For use to take pictures using the built-in flash. (About 5400K) For use when taking pictures by manually adjusting the white balance.
The color temperature (K) is an estimate. This does not indicate precise colors. The white balance is adjusted based on preset values provided in the camera when set to (Daylight), (Shade), (Cloudy), (Fluorescent Light), (Tungsten Light), or (Flash).
Set [White Balance] in the Fn menu. (p.102)

White Balance Auto

Refer to p.113 for manual adjustment method. White balance cannot be adjusted in Scene mode and mode (p.45).
Color Temperature The color of light shifts towards blue as the color temperature rises, and towards red as the color temperature falls. Color temperature describes this change in light color in terms of absolute temperature (K: Kelvin). This camera is capable of setting the white balance to enable taking pictures with natural coloring under a variety of lighting conditions.

Red tint

Blue tint

12000 [ K ]

Adjusting the White Balance Manually You can adjust the white balance depending on the light source when taking pictures. With Manual White Balance, the camera can store delicate shades that cannot be precisely adjusted with the white balance preset values provided in the camera. This provides the optimum white balance for your surroundings. 1. Set the mode dial to 2. Press the button. - The Fn menu appears. 3. Press the four-way controller ( ). - The White Balance screen appears. , , ,

Candle flame

Oil lamp
Halogen light bulb Tungsten light
White (Fluorescent light)
Daylight Flash Neutral white (Fluorescent light)

Cloudy

Daylight (Fluorescent light)

Clear sky

4. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select (Manual).

White Balance Manual

Adjust
5. Press the four-way controller ( ). - The message screen appears.
Manual White Balance Point camera at subject Press the shutter release button
6. Fully display a white or gray sheet of paper in the viewfinder under the light to adjust white balance. 7. Press the shutter release button fully. - Slide the focus mode lever to when the shutter cannot be released. [OK] appears on the LCD monitor when setting is completed. [NG] appears when setting is not completed successfully. 8. Press the button.
No image is recorded when the shutter release button is pressed to adjust the white balance. Press the button when adjustment is unsuccessful to set again. You can use [Man. WB Measurement] in the [ Custom Setting] Menu (p.100) to set the area to measure for white balance when setting manually. Even if [Entire screen] is selected, white balance of the entire screen is measured normally but the exposure metering is measured according to the [AE Metering] setting in the [ Rec. Mode] menu. White Balance is only adjusted in the spot metering area if [Spot metering area] is selected. If picture is extremely overexposed or underexposed, white balance may not be adjusted. In this case, adjust appropriate exposure and adjust the white balance.

Setting the Exposure This allows you to deliberately over-expose (brighten) or under-expose (darken) your picture. You can adjust the EV Compensation from -2 to +2 (EV) in increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV. Set in [Expsr Setting Steps] in the [ Custom Setting] menu. (p.141)

button

1. Set the compensation with the e-dial while the is pressed.
2. Confirm the compensation value in the viewfinder. is displayed during compensation. blinks when the flash is popped up if the flash compensation is set.

Compensation value

Exposure compensation is not available when the exposure mode is set to (Manual) or (Bulb) mode. The exposure compensation cannot be canceled by turning the camera off or by setting any other exposure mode.
Changing the Exposure Setting Steps Set Exposure Setting Steps in [Expsr Setting Steps] in [A Custom Setting] to increments of 1/2 EV or 1/3 EV.
Expsr Setting Steps 1/2 EV Steps 1/3 EV Steps
Exposure setting steps are set to 1/2 EV
Recording the Exposure Before Shooting (AE Lock) AE Lock is a function that memorizes the exposure prior to taking the picture. Use this when the subject is too small or backlit and a proper exposure setting cannot be obtained. 1. Press the button. - The camera memorizes the exposure (brightness) at that instant. Press it again to unlock.
is displayed in the viewfinder while the AE lock is engaged. (p.18) The exposure remains in memory for twice as much time as the metering timer after releasing the button. The exposure remains locked as long as the button is kept pressed or the shutter release button is kept pressed halfway. You will hear a beep when the button is pressed. The beep can be turned off. (p.161) AE lock is not available when the exposure mode is (Manual) or (Bulb) mode. The combination of shutter speed and aperture value changes depending on the zooming position even while the AE lock is engaged when using a zoom lens for which maximum aperture varies depending on the focal length. However, the exposure value does not change and the picture is taken at the brightness level set by the AE lock. If the exposure mode is (Manual), the aperture and/or shutter speed are automatically adjusted to set the appropriate exposure when the button is pressed. (p.137) Exposure can be fixed when focus is locked. Set in [AE-L with AF locked] in the [ Custom Setting] menu. (p.124)
Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket) You can take continuous pictures with different exposure when the shutter release button is pressed. The first frame is exposed with no compensation, the second frame is under-exposed (negative compensation) and the third is over-exposed (positive compensation).

Set in [Flash Exp. Comp.] in the [

1.0 0.5 0.0 0.5

blinks in the viewfinder when the flash pops up during Flash Compensation. (p.19) If the maximum flash output is exceeded when corrected to the plus (+) side, no compensation will be effective. Compensating to the minus (-) side may not effect the image if the subject is too close, aperture is low or sensitivity is high. This flash compensation is also effective for external flash units which support P-TTL auto flash mode.
Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash You can set to enable shooting while flash is being charged. Set [On] for [Release when Chrging] in the [ Custom Setting] menu (p.101). Pictures cannot be taken while the flash is charging by default.
Release when Chrging Off On
Enables shutter release while the built-in flash is charging
Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode Using the Flash in Tv (Shutter Priority) Mode - When taking a moving subject, you can use the flash to change the blur effect. - Any desired shutter speed 1/180 sec. or slower can be set for taking a flash photograph. - The aperture value automatically changes according to the ambient brightness. Using the Flash in Av (Aperture Priority) Mode - You can set the desired aperture to take a flash photograph when you want to change the depth of field or shoot a subject farther away. - The shutter speed automatically changes with the ambient brightness. - The shutter speed shifts automatically anywhere from 1/180 sec. to a slow shutter speed that reduces camera shake. The slowest shutter speed depends on the focal length of the lens in use.
Using Slow-Speed-Sync You can use slow-speed-sync when shooting portraits with the sunset in the background. Both the portrait and the background are captured beautifully.
Slow-speed-sync slows the shutter speed. Use a tripod to avoid camera shake. The picture will also blur if the subject moves. Slow-speed-sync shooting can also be performed with an external flash.

(Shutter Priority) Mode

1. Set the mode dial to. b (Shutter Priority) mode is set. 2. Use the e-dial to set the desired shutter speed. The background is not properly corrected if aperture value is flashing when shutter speed is set. Set the shutter speed so that aperture does not flash. 3. Press the button. The flash pops up. 4. Take the picture.

(Manual) Mode

1. Set the mode dial to. a (Manual) mode is set. 2. Set the shutter speed (under 1/180 sec.) and aperture value to obtain correct exposure. 3. Press the button. The flash pops up. In (Manual) mode, pop up the flash at any time. 4. Take the picture.
Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash A set criteria is necessary between the guide number, aperture and distance when shooting with the flash. Calculate and adjust the shooting conditions if flash is not sufficient. Built-in flash guide number Sensitivity ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 ISO 3200 Built-in flash guide number 15.62

Setting the World Time The date and time selected in Initial Settings (p.31) serve as the date and time of your present location. Setting [World Time] enables you to display the local date and time on the LCD monitor when traveling overseas. 1. Select [World Time] on the [ Set-up] menu. (p.99)
2. Press the four-way controller ( ). The World Time screen appears.

World Time

New York New York

(On) or

(Off).
Applies time of city set in Applies time of city set in

(Destination) (Hometown)

4. Press the four-way controller ( ). The selection frame moves to. The city with

blinks.

5. Press the four-way controller ( ). The screen for magnifying the Destination region appears. Use the four-way controller ( ) to change the region to magnify. 6. Press the four-way controller ( ). The frame moves to city.
7. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select the Destination city. The current time, location and time difference of the selected city appears.

Destination

London DST Cancel

+05:00 05:25

8. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [DST]. 9. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select (On) or (Off). Select (On) if the Destination city uses daylight saving time (DST).
10. Press the button. The World Time setting is saved. To continue with World Time setting operations, press the button to return to the World Time screen.

London New York

11. Press the button twice. The camera is ready to take pictures.
See List of World Time Cities (p.164) for cities that can be specified as a destination. Select in Step 4 to set the city and DST setting. appears on the guide display screen if World Time is On ( ). (p.14)
List of World Time Cities Region North America City Honolulu Anchorage Vancouver San Francisco Los Angeles Calgary Denver Chicago Miami Toronto New York Halifax Mexico City Lima Santiago Caracas Buenos Aires Sao Paulo Rio de Janeiro Madrid London Paris Amsterdam Milan Rome Berlin Stockholm Athens Helsinki Moscow Dakar Algiers Johannesburg Istanbul Cairo Jerusalem Region Africa/ West Asia City Nairobi Jeddah Tehran Dubai Karachi Kabul Male Delhi Colombo Katmandu Dacca Yangon Bangkok Kuala Lumpur Vientiane Singapore Phnom Penh Ho chi Minh Jakarta Hong Kong Beijing Shanghai Manila Taipei Seoul Tokyo Guam Perth Adelaide Sydney Noumea Wellington Auckland Pago Pago

East Asia

Central and South America

Europe

Oceania

Africa/ West Asia

Setting the Display Language You can change the language in which the menus, error messages, etc. are displayed. Set in [Language] in the [ Set-up] menu. (p.99) You can choose from eleven languages: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Swedish, Dutch, Russian, Korean, Chinese (Traditional/ Simplified) and Portuguese. - Setting the Display Language (p.31)

Default Setting (Off) On 1/2 EV Steps ISO 200-800 Off Off 10 sec Off Remaining image storage capacity Off Program Line Off Not available Prohibited Off Digital Preview 1.2 times Entire screen sRGB -
Last Memory Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes -
Page p.100 p.139 p.141 p.115 p.116 p.130 p.131 p.124 p.100 p.100, p.120 p.139 p.100 p.149 p. p.101 p.113 p.117 p.170
*1 : When the screw mount lens is in use, [Fl with S lens used] menu is available. *2 : When a lens that has aperture ring is in use, [Using aperture ring] menu is available. *3 : ResetReset settings in [ Custom Setting] menu.
Fn Menu Item Drive Mode Flash Mode White Balance ISO Sensitivity Mode DPOF Settings Digital Filter Slideshow Default Setting (Single frame shooting) (Auto) (Auto) AUTO Night Scene B&W 3 sec Last Memory Setting No
Reset Setting Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes No Yes Yes
Page p.53 p.49 p.112 p.115 p.45, 104 p.79 p.71 p.68
Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
*1 : Only continuous shooting settings are saved.

Cleaning the CCD

Shadows may appear in the image for white backgrounds and other shooting conditions if the CCD becomes dirty or dusty. This indicates that the CCD must be cleaned. Please contact Samsung Camera service center for professional cleaning because the CCD is a precision part.
Do not use a spray type blower. Do not clean the CCD when the exposure mode is set to (Bulb) mode. Always cap the lens mount area to prevent dirt and dust from accumulating on the CCD when no lens is on the camera. It is recommended to use the AC adapter (D-AC10, optional) when cleaning the CCD. When the battery level is low, [Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor] is displayed on the LCD monitor. If you are not using the AC adapter, please use batteries with ample capacity remaining. A warning beep will sound if the battery capacity becomes low during cleaning. Please stop cleaning immediately. Do not put the tip of the blower inside the lens mount area. If the power is turned off, this could cause damage to the shutter or the CCD sensor. The self-timer lamp blinks and [Cln] appears on the LCD panel while cleaning the CCD.
1. Turn the camera off and remove the lens. 2. Turn the camera on. 3. Select [Sensor Cleaning] on the [ Set-up] menu.

Card locked Card is locked Rotation information cannot be saved This image is protected Rotation information cannot be saved Cannot use this card

Battery depleted

Not enough battery remaining to clean sensor
Error Message Description The maximum folder number (999) and file number (9999) are being used, and no more images can be saved. Insert a new SD Memory Card or format the card. (p.160)
Image folder could not be created

The image is not stored

The image could not be saved because of an SD Memory Card error. The DPOF settings file could not be saved because SD Memory Card is full. Delete unwanted images and set DPOF again. (p.73) DPOF cannot be applied to the RAW images. RAW images cannot be processed using the digital filter. When digital filter is started from [ Playback] menu, this message appears if all saved images are RAW files or images captured with other cameras. Appears when digital filter is started from Fn menu for images captured with other cameras. No file set with DPOF. Set DPOF and print. (p.79) There is an error with the printer and the file cannot be printed. Fix error and print. Printer has run out of paper. Put paper in printer and print. Printer has run out of ink. Replace ink and print. Paper is jammed in printer. Remove paper and print. A data error has occurred during printing.

Settings not stored

RAW images cannot be set RAW images are not supported

No image to be filtered

This image cannot be filtered No DPOF files Printer error
No paper in a printer No ink in a printer Paper stuck in a printer Data error

Troubleshooting

We recommend checking the following items before contacting a service center. Problem Cause Batteries are not installed Camera does not turn on Batteries are not installed properly Battery power is low Flash is charging The shutter does not release No available space on SD Memory Card Recording Remedy Check if batteries are installed. If not, install batteries. Check orientation of batteries. Re-insert batteries according to the symbols. (p.23) Replace with a charged battery set or use the AC adapter (D-AC10, optional). (p.26) Wait until charging is finished. Insert SD Memory Card with available space or delete unwanted images. (p.27, 73) Wait until recording is finished. Autofocus cannot focus well on subjects that have low contrast (the sky, white walls), dark colors, intricate designs, are moving quickly or scenery shot through a Subject is difficult to focus on window or a net-like pattern. Lock focus on another object located at same distance (press shutter release button halfway), then aim at target and press shutter release button fully. Alternatively, use manual focus. (p.125) Position subject in focus frame in middle of viewfinder. Subject is not in focusing area If the subject is outside thefocusing area, aim the camera at the subject and lock the focus (press shutter release button halfway), then compose picture and press the shutter release button fully. Subject is too close The focus mode is set to The focus mode is set to (Continuous mode) The capture mode isset to (Moving Object) mode Move away from the subject and take a picture. Set the focus mode lever to. (p.118)

The Autofocus does not work

Set the focus mode to

(Single mode). (p.121)
Set the capture mode to setting other than Object) mode. (p.45)

(Moving

Problem AE lock function does not operate Cause AE lock is not available when set to (Manual) mode or (Bulb) mode When flash mode is set to [Auto discharge] or [Auto flash+Redeye reduct], the flash will not discharge if the subject is bright Mode dial is set to a (Flash OFF) Remedy Use AE lock with any setting other than mode or (Bulb) mode. (Manual)
Set flash mode to [Manual discharge] or [Manl flash+Redeye reduct]. (p.49)
Built-in Flash does not discharge
Set mode dial to any setting other than (p.45)

(Flash OFF).

(Scene) mode is Set mode to any setting other than set to (Night (Sunset), (Candlelight) or Scene), (Sunset), Scene), (Candlelight) or (Museum). (p.47) (Museum) The power zoom system does not function The camera does not have the power zoom function The transfer mode is set to [PictBridge] An error occurred while sending USB data The transfer mode is set to [PC] or [PC-F] Use manual zoom. (p.48)

(Night

USB connection with computer does not work properly*
Set transfer mode to [PC].
Change the transfer mode to [PC-F].
USB connection with printer does not work properly
Set transfer mode to [PictBridge]. (p.84)
* In rare cases, the camera may not operate correctly due to static electricity. This can be remedied by taking the batteries out and putting them back in again. When the mirror remains in the up position, take the batteries out and put them back in again. Then, turn the power on. The mirror will retract. After the procedure is done, if the camera operates correctly, it does not require any repairs. * Refer to the software instructions for details on connecting the camera to a PC. (p.173)
Please check the following if the USB connection malfunctions.

[Case 1]

The USB cable is not connected or you are using a cable with an incorrect specification. Use a USB cable with the correct specification.

[Case 2]

The camera is not recognized by your PC. Sometimes, the camera may appear under [Unknown Devices] in Device Manager. Turn off the camera, remove the USB cable, plug in the USB cable again, and then turn on the camera.

[Case 3]

There is an unexpected error during file transfer Turn the camera power off and on again. Transfer the file again.

[Case 4]

When using the USB hub. There may be a problem in connecting the camera to the PC through the USB hub if the PC and the hub are not compatible. Wherever possible, connect the camera to the PC directly.

[Case 5]

Are other USB cables connected to the PC? The camera may malfunction when it is connected to the PC at the same time as another USB cable. In this case, disconnect the other USB cable, and connect only one USB cable to the camera.