Change the color of the images
FILTERS (monochrome filter/sepia filter) on page 103
Make white appear natural
WHITE BALANCE on page 115
Playback Basic operation Getting started viewing images
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS AND STILL IMAGES on page 84
Convenient functions Adjust the speaker volume
PLAYBACK VOLUME on page 88
Additional functions Change the angle of view
ROTATE STILL IMAGE on page 131
Search for image/ audio files
9-image display playback on page 91 Selecting the playback folder on page 92

Magnify an image

Magnifying (zooming in) the image on page 93 Audio playback on page 99
Adjust the speaker volume

Continuous playback

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK on (pages 87 and 122)
Adjust the monitor brightness
MONITOR BRIGHTNESS on page 155

Playback on a TV

PLAYING BACK ON A TV on page 178

Set the TV system

TV OUTPUT SETTING on page 158

How to use Xacti Library

Xacti Library on page 179
File managing/processing Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Search for image/audio files

Delete files

DELETING FILES on page 89
Protect files from accidental erasure

FILE PROTECT on page 124

Format a card
FORMATTING A CARD on page 167
Delete a part of a video clip and join video clips
EDITING VIDEO CLIPS on page 134
Specify the number of prints, index print, and date imprint
PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS on page 125
View the settings that were in effect when the image/audio files were recorded
DISPLAYING FILE PROPERTIES (INFORMATION SCREEN) on page 142
Using with a computer Basic operation Convenient functions Additional functions Use the camera as a card reader
USING AS A CARD READER on page 9 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Copy files from your Using with Windows camera to a computer Vista
Connect your camera to a computer on page viii CONNECTING IN THE MTP MODE on page 14 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Managing files copied to a computer
ABOUT Photoshop Album SE on page 20 in the Xacti Software DVD INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Burn files copied to the computer onto a DVD

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CAUTION Using the camera when it is set in the docking station. i You can photograph and view images while the camera is set in the docking station. Do not charge the battery pack battery pack immediately after the camera has been in continuous use for a long time i The battery pack becomes hot when the camera is used continuously for a long time. If you attempt to charge the battery pack in this state, the multiindicator may flash red and it may not be possible to charge the battery pack. Wait until the battery pack has cooled down before attempting to charge it. Does the battery pack appear swollen? i The lithium-ion battery used in this camera may expand slightly when stored in a hot environment or repeatedly used, but this is not a safety hazard. HINT About the internal backup battery i This cameras internal battery serves to maintain the date and time settings, as well as the shooting settings. The backup battery will be fully charged when the battery pack is kept in the camera continuously for about 2 days. In the fully charged state, the backup battery will maintain the camera settings for about 7 days. When not using the camera for a long time, remove the battery pack i A small amount of power is still used even if the camera is turned off, and it is therefore recommended that the battery pack be removed from the camera if it is not going to be used for a long time. Note that when the battery pack is removed for a long period, the time and date settings may be cleared. Before using your camera again, be sure to confirm that the camera settings are correct. To prolong the life of the battery pack i Although the battery pack is an expendable item, you can maximize the life of the battery by heeding the following suggestions. h Do not leave the battery under the hot summer sun or exposed to other high-temperature environments. h Do not continually recharge the battery when it is already fully charged. After fully charging it once, for example, use it for a while to partially discharge it before recharging it again. h When the battery is not to be used for a long time, if possible store the partially charged (not fully charged) battery in a cool environment.
PREPARING THE POWER When using a power outlet
Power to the camera can be supplied from a power outlet if the docking station or the AC adaptor is used.

Using the AC adaptor

To reduce spurious radiation i Please affix a large core (supplied) to the cable.
3 cm (1.18 in.) or less Supplied AC adaptor Power cord To power outlet
Using the docking station
Use the supplied power cord to connect the docking station to a power outlet, and set the camera in the docking station.
PREPARING THE POWER About recharging
Recharging takes place only when the camera is turned off, or when the power save function or the sleep function has been activated. Recharging does not take place when the camera is in the shooting mode or playback mode.

SWITCHING BETWEEN THE SHOOTING MODE AND PLAYBACK MODE
Switch between the shooting mode (for recording) and the playback mode (for viewing your recorded images).
Turn on the camera (page 40). REC/PLAY button Set the REC/PLAY switch to the desired mode. For recording: Set it to REC. For playback: Set it to PLAY.

Shooting mode

Playback mode

F1.8 1/30

<Example of the shooting mode>
<Example of the playback mode>

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE

About the SIMPLE mode and NORMAL mode
The SIMPLE mode comprises only those functions that are most often used and necessary to operate the camera, while the NORMAL mode enables full use of all the cameras many functions. Select the mode that is suitable for your purposes.
<NORMAL Mode Setting Screen>
<SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen>
Switching between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes
Use the NORMAL/SIMPLE switch, located next to the monitor, to switch between the SIMPLE and NORMAL modes.
Set the NORMAL/SIMPLE switch to the desired mode. NORMAL mode: Set it to NORMAL. SIMPLE mode: Set it to SIMPLE. NORMAL/SIMPLE switch

SIMPLE mode

NORMAL mode
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Accessing/exiting the SIMPLE/NORMAL mode Menu Screen
Set the camera to the shooting or playback mode. h Use the REC/PLAY switch to select the shooting mode or playback mode. To access the Shooting Menu: Set the switch to REC. To access the Playback Menu: Set the switch to PLAY. REC/PLAY switch

<Shooting mode>

00:00:00

<Playback mode>

Set the camera to the SIMPLE mode or NORMAL mode. h Use the SIMPLE/NORMAL switch to select the desired mode. To select the SIMPLE mode: Set the switch to SIMPLE. To select the NORMAL mode: Set the switch to NORMAL. NORMAL/SIMPLE switch
<Example: NORMAL Mode Shooting Screen>

00:05:16

<Example: SIMPLE Mode Shooting Screen>
Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in step 1 appears on the monitor. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. MENU button
<Example: NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu>

i Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off.
HINT The file for a video clip is very large i Therefore, be aware that if the video clip is uploaded to a computer to be played back, the computer may not be able to play back the video fast enough, making it appear jerky. (The video will always be displayed properly on the monitor or a television.) i Depending on the card, shooting may end even before the possible shooting time indicated. Display the video clip playback point i During video clip playback, press the MENU button for at least 1 second to display a bar showing the current playback point in the video clip. i Press the MENU button for about 1 second to cancel the bar. CAUTION During video clip playback, the sound of a motor is audible. i During recording, the sound of the optical zoom movement or autofocus movement was recorded. This is not a malfunction. If no audio is heard. i The audio is not played back when the video clip is played back in the frame-by-frame, fast playback or reverse playback mode.

SLIDESHOW PLAYBACK

You can play back files in succession with the slideshow playback feature.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select SLIDESHOW, and press the SET button. =: Play back all files. 3: Play back video clips and audio files. c: Play back still image files.
SLIDESHOW ALL MOVIE PHOTO OK START>>>
Select the type of file to play back, and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins.
HINT About the slideshow settings i During slideshow playback, the BGM that was set for the slideshow from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu is played. To change the BGM, display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and change the BGM setting for the SLIDESHOW (page 122). i For slideshows played in the SIMPLE mode, the transition effect is fixed at FADE and the transition interval is fixed at 2 SEC.

PLAYBACK VOLUME

Adjust the playback volume for video clips and audio files.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select PLAYBACK VOLUME, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears.

PLAY VOLUME

Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the volume, and press the SET button. h The playback volume is set, and the display returns to the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu.

VOLUME SETTING

HINT The volume can be adjusted during playback i During video clip or audio file playback, if you move the zoom switch, the volume control bar will appear, allowing you to adjust the volume. In the NORMAL mode i When you select PLAYBACK VOLUME from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.

DELETING FILES

You can delete files that are stored on the card if you no longer need them. You can delete the files one at a time, or all at once.
Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select DELETE, and press the SET button. DELETE SINGLE: Deletes one file at a time. DELETE ALL: Deletes all files.
DELETE DELETE SINGLE DELETE ALL OK
Select the desired delete mode, and press the SET button. h The Delete Confirmation Screen appears. <DELETE SINGLE> h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to select the file you wish to delete. h There is no confirmation screen when deleting single files. Please make sure that the displayed image is one you wish to delete. <DELETE ALL> h Toggle the SET button to the left or right to confirm the files to delete.
Select DELETE, and press the SET button. <DELETE SINGLE> h The currently displayed file is deleted. h To delete other files, select the files, select DELETE and press the SET button. <DELETE ALL> h The Delete Confirmation Screen again appears. To delete the files, select YES, and press the SET button. When files delete is completed, No image is shown.
HINT In the NORMAL mode i When you select DELETE from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the Delete Screen appears. CAUTION i Files that are protected from accidental delete cannot be deleted. To delete protected files, set the protect setting for the files to off (page 124), and then follow the file delete procedure.

PLAYBACK MODES

9-image display playback
Display the image you wish to play back. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side. h The 9-image display appears. Select the image to play back. h Toggle the SET button up, down, left or right to move the orange frame to the desired image, and press the SET button. Instead of pressing the SET button, you can push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side to show the image full screen. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [W/P] side while the 9-image display is shown, the display changes to the screen to select the playback folder (page 92).
SET button Video clip Orange frame Still image

0004 0007

Audio file Folder number

Image number

Selecting the playback folder
If the card contains multiple folders, you can select from which folder you would like to play back.
Display the Playback Screen. Push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side 2 times. h The screen to select the playback folder appears. h If the zoom switch is pushed toward the [T/]] side, the camera changes to the 9-image display (page 91). Toggle the SET button to the left or right to move the orange frame to the desired folder, and press the SET button. h The files in the selected folder are displayed in the Playback Screen.

Fast forward

Fast forward/ Fast fast reverse reverse
Pause Return to normal playback Volume adjustment Louder Softer
CAUTION If no audio is heard. i The audio is not played back when the audio recording is played back in the fast playback or fast reverse mode.

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SCENE SELECT
You can select from various preset settings (aperture, shutter speed, etc.) for specific shooting conditions.
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select SCENE SELECT, and press the SET button. Shooting mode setting Features The camera makes the optimum settings. Capture a split-second image of a fast-moving subject. Enhance the threedimensional feel of the subject by blurring the background. For beautiful shots of distant scenery. Photograph the subject while keeping the background night scenery. For photographing bright scenes, such as on a ski slope or at the beach Snow & beach. For capturing fireworks at night. Photograph in low-light conditions n: Not available Singleshot m Sequential shots m Video clip m
Scene setting = Auto a Sports > Portrait + Landscape / Night view k Snow & beach + Fireworks Q Lamp m: Available

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Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the scene select function setting. h To return to normal photography, select = from the scene select menu, and press the SET button.
HINT i When capturing images using the lamp Q, fireworks + or night view portrait / setting, use a tripod or other method to stabilize the camera. i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to scene select icons other than = is on page 210.

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FILTERS
The filter feature changes image characteristics such as color tones, to apply unique effects to the photographed image.
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select FILTER, and press the SET button. &: %: W: ,: No filter is used (none). Skin tones are enhanced in close-up shots (cosmetic filter). Snap black-and-white photos (monochrome filter). Create a sepia-tone photo (sepia filter).
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the filter setting. h To return to normal photography, select & from the filter menu, and press the SET button.
HINT i A table showing the limitations for settings corresponding to filter icons other than & is on page 211.

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FLASH OPERATION
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select FLASH, and press the SET button. k: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. m: The flash operates with every image captured, regardless of the subject brightness. l: The flash does not operate even in dark surroundings. n: The camera detects the subject brightness, and if it determines that the flash is necessary, a pre-flash is emitted, after which the actual flash is emitted as the image is captured. This has the effect of minimizing the red reflection (red-eye) in the subjects eyes.

Select the desired flash operation, and press the SET button. h This completes the flash operation setting. Press the [ ] button to capture the image.
HINT i The flash works only when shooting single-shot still images.

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SELF-TIMER
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select SELFTIMER, and press the SET button. N: Turns off the self-timer function. y: The image is captured about 2 seconds after the [ [ ] button is pressed. x: The image is captured about 10 seconds after the [ [ ] button is pressed. ] button or ] button or
Select the desired icon, and press the SET button. h This completes the self-timer setting. Take the picture.

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HINT i By assigning an operation shortcut to the SET button (page 150), you can set the self-timer from the Shooting Screen. To pause or cancel the self-timer function. i If the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed again before the shutter is released, the self-timer countdown temporarily stops. Press the [ ] button or [ ] button one more time to restart the self-timer. i To cancel self-timer photography, select the N icon from the self-timer menu, and press the SET button. i The self-timer is automatically reset to off N after the power save mode is activated and the camera turned off. When x is selected. i When the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, the multi-indicator will blink for about 10 seconds, and then the image is captured. Also, 4 seconds before the shutter releases, the indication shown in the illustration appears on the monitor.
If you swivel the monitor unit to its farthest position, the image on the monitor will be inverted.

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MOTION COMPENSATION (IMAGE STABILIZER)
Your camera can minimize a jittery picture by compensating for unintentional hand motion.
Compensate for camera shake when recording movies
Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select MOVIE STABILIZER, and press the SET button. p: Motion compensation is enabled. ]: Motion compensation is not enabled.

HINT i An image for which the protect mode has been enabled cannot be rotated. To rotate a protected image, cancel the protect mode before beginning the rotate image procedure (page 124).

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REDUCE STILL IMAGE SIZE (RESIZE)
A captured image can be resized to a smaller size and saved as a separate image.
Display the still image whose size you want to change, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49). Select RESIZE, and press the SET button.

RESIZE (22881712)

2M (16001200) 0.3M (640480)
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the new image size. <For still images with a 4:3 vertical-to-horizontal aspect ratio > [2M (4:3)]: The size changes to pixels. [0.3M (4:3)]: The size changes to pixels. <For still images with a 16:9 aspect ratio> [2M (16:9)]: The size changes to pixels. [0.9M (16:9)]: The size changes to pixels.
Press the SET button. h Resizing begins.
HINT Why cant the image be resized? i An image can be resized only to a smaller (or the same) size, not to a larger size.

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EXTRACTING ONE FRAME FROM A VIDEO CLIP
You can select one image (scene) from a video clip, copy it, and save it as a still image (the original file remains unchanged).
Play back a video clip, and pause at the point you wish to copy and save. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select EXTRACT STILL, and press the SET button. [4:3]: The currently displayed image will be saved as a still image with an aspect ratio of 4:3. [16:9]: The currently displayed image will be saved as a still image with an aspect ratio of 16:9. (This selection is available only for video clips recorded in the HD mode.)
EXTRACT STILL 4:3 16:9 OK
Select [4:3] or [16:9], and press the SET button. h The screen to confirm that you wish to save the image appears. SAVE: Save the currently displayed image as a still image. EXIT: You are returned to the screen to extract an image. Select SAVE and press the SET button. h The currently displayed image is saved as a still image.

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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS
You can trim away unwanted portions from a video clip and save it as a new video clip (video clip cutting [extracting]). You can also join two video clips together and save them as one separate clip (joining).
Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip

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Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h The screen to select operation sounds appears. <If TURN ON/OFF or AUDIO GUIDE is selected> h The respective screen to enable or disable the sound appears. h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. ON: Activates the sound. OFF: Deactivates the sound. <If SHUTTER or KEY SW is selected> h The screen to select the operation sounds appears. h Select from 6 different sounds (A to F). h You can toggle the SET button right to preview the selected operation sound. h If OFF is selected, no sound is produced. h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. <If OPERATION VOL was selected> h The screen to select the volume for the operation sounds appears. h You can select an operation sound volume from 1 (minimum) to 7 (maximum). h Toggle the SET button up or down to select the volume, and press the SET button. Press the MENU button. h The operation sound settings are completed.
HINT i If you keep the MENU button pressed and turn on the power, the screen to turn the operation sounds ON/OFF appears at once. You may find this a convenient procedure to disable the operation sounds in places you do not want them to be audible.

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POST-VIEW DISPLAY SETTING
Specify the duration that the captured image appears on the monitor (postview) after the [ ] button is pressed.
Display the Option Setting Menu (page 143). Select POST VIEW, and press the SET button. 1 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 1 second. 2 sec: The post-view image is displayed for 2 seconds. OFF: The post-view image is not displayed.
POST VIEW 1 sec 2 sec OFF
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the post-view setting.

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SPECIFY A FOLDER TO SAVE FILES
Create or select a recording folder (a folder in which to store recorded files).
Display the Option Setting Menu (page 143). Select REC FOLDER, and press the SET button. <Create a new folder> h Select NEW. <Select an existing folder> h Select the desired folder number.

REC FOLDER

Press the SET button. h This completes the create/select folder setting. h If you created a new folder, it automatically becomes the selected recording folder.
CAUTION When an existing folder cannot be selected or a new one created. i A folder cannot be selected if it was created using a different device, or if it already contains the maximum number of files.

HINT i The wind sound NR setting should normally be set to OFF when it is not necessary. If it is used when recording a video clip or audio file in an environment where there is no noise, the recording will sound unnatural. i The still image NR function is effective when the shutter speed is 1/4 second or less. i Compared to normal shooting, the image processing time after shooting is slightly longer.

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ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY
The camera can adjust the image quality as the image is captured.
Display the Option Setting Menu (page 143). Select IMAGE SETTINGS, and press the SET button. NORMAL: Shoot with image quality at normal. VIVID: Color saturation is increased. SOFT: The sharpness is subdued for a softer image. SOFT VIVID: The sharpness is softened and color saturation is increased.
IMAGE SETTINGS NORMAL SOFT OK VIVID SOFT VIVID
Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the image quality setting.

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FLICKER-REDUCTION
The flicker-reduction setting reduces the flicker that results when filming video clips under fluorescent lights and the like where the background lighting pulsates at the frequency of the power supply.
Display the Option Setting Menu (page 143). Select FLICKER REDUCT, and press the SET button. ON: Turns on the flicker-reduction setting. OFF: Turns off the flicker-reduction setting. Select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the flicker-reduction setting.

FLICKER REDUCT

HINT i If the flicker-reduction setting is used outdoors on a very bright day, a halation effect, which produces diffused rings of light around bright light areas, may occur. i The manual exposure control and flicker reduction function cannot both be enabled at the same time. i When the flicker-reduction function is set to ON, the shutter speed during video clip recording becomes 1/100 sec or 1/120 sec.

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MONITOR BRIGHTNESS
Adjust the brightness of the cameras monitor display. Use this adjustment when the monitor image is difficult to view because of ambient lighting.
Display the Option Setting Menu (page 143). Select BRIGHTNESS, and press the SET button. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to set the brightness, and press the SET button. h The monitor brightness is set.

BRIGHTNESS

ADJUST
HINT i The display in step 2 can also be accessed from the Shooting Screen. Press the MENU button for at least 1 second; the brightness control display will appear, and you can then adjust the monitor brightness.

Checking the remaining number of images and video recording time
Set the REC/PLAY switch to REC, and turn on the camera. h The remaining number of images appears in the upper left of the monitor. h The remaining video recording time appears in the upper right of the monitor. h The remaining number of images and video recording time will differ depending on the resolution and compression settings.
Remaining number of images Remaining video recording time

For audio recordings

Set the camera to the audio recording mode (page 98). h The remaining audio recording time is shown.

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HINT i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is 0, you cannot capture any more images. To capture more images, either install a new card, or save the images to a computer and then delete them (page 89) from the card. i When the remaining number of images or the remaining video recording time is 0, it may be possible to capture a few more images by setting a lower resolution setting (pages 71, 94 and 96), or selecting a different image quality setting.

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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE
When using the battery pack, the remaining battery pack charge can be checked on the monitor. Make sure to check this indicator before capturing an image. For an indication of the possible length of time for battery pack operation, see page 217.
Display the Shooting Menu or Playback Menu (page 49). h The battery pack remaining charge indicator appears in the lower right corner of the monitor. h Due to the battery pack characteristics, when the ambient temperature is low, may appear early for an incorrect indication of the remaining charge. Also, depending on the conditions of use of the camera or the ambient conditions (temperature, etc.), the indicated remaining charge may change. Therefore, this indication can only be used as a general approximation of the remaining charge. Battery pack remaining charge indicator No indication, or
Battery pack remaining charge indicator
Battery remaining charge Approx. full. Power is low. It will soon be impossible to capture or play back images. If this icon flashes when the [ ] button or [ ] button is pressed, images cannot be captured. Recharge the battery pack.

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HINT i If any file is present, you can also check the remaining battery pack charge on the Information Screen (page 142). i Battery life may differ even among battery packs of the same type. i Depending on the usage of the camera (such as the number of times the flash is used, the use of the monitor, etc.) or the ambient temperature (temperatures below 10 C [50F]) the number of images that can be saved on a fully charged battery pack will vary greatly. i It is recommended that you prepare an extra battery pack(s) when taking pictures at a wedding or while traveling, for example, so you dont miss capturing images of important moments due to the battery pack power running out. The same is recommended for taking photos in cold environments. (In a ski area, for example, the battery pack can be kept warm in your pocket until ready to use.)

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Camera connectors
[COMPONENT/ AV] (480p/720p output) terminal Regrouped jack Audio 265 mVrms (9 dBs), 12 k or less, stereo output Video 1.0 Vp-p, 75 unbalanced, sync negative, output composite video NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) S-video Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced, sync output negative C signal: 0.286 Vp-p, 75 , unbalanced NTSC color TV system/PAL color TV system (switchable from the Option Screen) For 480p/720p video output Y signal: 1.0 Vp-p/75 unbalanced, tri-level sync Pb and Pr signals: 0.7 Vp-p/75 unbalanced Video output Total number of scan lines (effective number of scan lines): 750p (720p)/525p (480p) Audio output: L-PCM 48 kHz sampling USB 2.0 High-speed 2.5 mm stereo mini jack (converts to a 3.5 mm stereo mini jack by the supplied microphone connection cable), 2 k. Sensitivity: less than 42 dB (plug-in power type microphone) 3.5 mm mini-jack (also serves as stereo headphone jack, impedance 16 to 32 ) DC 5 V (for exclusive use with the supplied AC adaptor [VAR-G8])

[HDMI] terminal

[USB] terminal [MIC] (microphone input) terminal
Headphone jack DC IN (external DC power input) terminal

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SPECIFICATIONS Battery life
Shooting Still image shooting mode 180 images: CIPA standard (when a Hagiwara Sys-Com 512 MB SD Memory Card is used) 85 minutes: Recorded in HD-SHQ mode (1,pixels, 30 fps) 220 minutes: Monitor on, continuous playback
Video clip recording mode Playback
i Until battery pack runs out when using a fully charged battery pack at a 25 C (77F) ambient temperature. i The operation time may vary depending on the conditions of the battery pack and the conditions of use. Especially when used at temperatures below 10 C (50F), the battery pack operation time is drastically reduced.

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Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/ Possible Recording Time
The table shows the possible number of captured images and the possible recording times for commercially available SD Memory Cards (1 GB, 2 GB, 4 GB). Shooting/ recording mode Resolution setting J M L * + t , [ P ! " & ( ) l SD Memory Card 2 GB 756 images 1.010 images 1.150 images 1.670 images 2.810 images 2.950 images 6.200 images 15.500 images 1.510 images 21 min. 21sec. 28 min. 11 sec. 41 min. 26 sec. 1 hr. 18 min. 4 hr. 19 min. 32 hr. 25 min. 4 GB 1.510 images 2.030 images 3.020 images 3.350 images 5.640images 5.900 images 12.410 images 31.020 images 3.020 images 42 min. 44 sec 56 min. 25 sec. 1 hr. 22 min. 2 hr. 36 min. 8 hr. 38 min. 64 hr. 53 min. 8 GB 3.030images 4.080 images 6.070 images 6.730 images 11.310 images 11.850images 24.900 images 62.250 images 6.070images 1 hr. 25 min. 1 hr. 53 min 2 hr. 46 min. 5 hr. 14 min. 17 hr. 21 min. 130 hr. 12 min.

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Shooting portraits (portrait mode >)
Points: i Choose a background that doesnt detract from your subject. i Move in close to your subject. i Pay attention to lighting and how it affects your subject. NOTE i If the background is distracting, it will not show your subject to his best advantage. Move in closer to your subject or zoom in so that the background does not compete with the subject. i In portrait photography your subject is clearly the central figure, so try techniques that allow the subject to stand out. i If light is coming from behind your subject (backlit), his face will appear dark. You can get a better picture by using the flash, for example, or changing the exposure setting.
Photographing moving subjects (sports mode a)
Points: i Match the cameras movement with that of the subject. i Set the zoom to the Wide end (wide-angle). i Dont be too hesitant to press the [ ] button, or youll miss the action. NOTE i Tips to not missing those great action shots: Make sure youre holding the camera correctly. Keep the subject in the lens at all times, moving the camera with him while waiting for the right shot. Move your whole bodynot just your armswith the camera while shooting. i Blurred images are more likely when the zoom is set to the Tele end than the Wide end. Set the zoom as close as possible to the Wide end. i Learn to press the [ ] button quickly yet smoothly the instant your photo chance occurs.

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HINTS FOR TAKING PICTURES Night photography (night view portrait mode /)
Points: i Avoid camera shake. i Increase the ISO sensitivity. NOTE i Camera shutter speed during night photography is considerable slower, so there is a much greater chance that your photographed images will be blurry. Stabilize the camera when shooting. i You can photograph your subject with the night scene in the background by using the flash. Be careful not to shoot too close to the subject, however, or your subjects face will appear too bright. i After the flash operates, keep the camera and the subjects motionless for about 2 seconds.