VIDEO CLIP RECORDING on page 74 SHOOTING SINGLE SHOTS on page 75 Sequential shots on page 95 Audio recording on page 96
Convenient functions Log the date and time of your photos
DATE AND TIME SETTING on page 43
Additional functions For more accurate focus
How to use the manual focus (manual focus) on page 108

Zoom in on the subject

MACROPHOTOGRAPHY (ZOOM) on page 81
Set the focus to a narrow range

FOCUS MODE on page 109

Close-up photography
Select the focus setting (super macro mode) on page 72 FOCUS RANGE (super macro mode) on page 107
Reduce noise when recording
NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION on page 150
Optimize the photo quality
Select the recording size on page 71 RECORDING SIZE on page 93
Reduce video clip flicker
FLICKER-REDUCTION on page 152
Set the cameras color/contrast characteristics
ADJUST THE IMAGE QUALITY on page 151
Capture fast-moving subjects
SCENE SELECT (sports mode) on page 99
Suppress camera shake effect
Compensate for camera shake when recording movies on page 105 Compensate for camera shake when shooting still images on page 105

Shoot in dark conditions

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION on page 119 Using the flash on page 77 FLASH OPERATION on page 102 SCENE SELECT (night view portrait mode/fireworks mode/lamp mode) on page 99
Increase the cameras sensitivity
ISO SENSITIVITY on page 111 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE on page 118
Shooting/recording Basic operation Photographing people
SCENE SELECT (portrait mode/night view portrait mode) on page 99 FILTERS (cosmetic filter) on page 101 Using the flash (red-eye reduction) on page 77 FLASH OPERATION (red-eye reduction) on page 102

Convenient functions

Additional functions

Sharp face shots

FACE CHASER on page 117
Simplified operation for shooting/playback
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE on page 47 FULL AUTO MODE on page 67

Photographing landscapes

SCENE SELECT (landscape mode) on page 99

Take a self-photo

SELF-TIMER on page 103
Make images lighter or darker
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION on page 119 HIGH SENSITIVITY MODE on page 118

<Example: NORMAL Mode Shooting Screen>

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<Example: SIMPLE Mode Shooting Screen>
Press the MENU button. h The Menu Screen for the mode you selected in steps 1 and 2 appears on the monitor. Display the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu go to page 52, step 4. Display the NORMAL Mode Setting Menu go to page 53, step 4. h To cancel the Menu Screen, press the MENU button. MENU button
<Example: NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu>
<Example: SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu>
To access the SIMPLE Mode Setting Menu Screen
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears.
Select an item to change Description of selected item

To keep in HDTV size

HDTV size 3.5M [16:9]

<Setting Screen>

SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE To access a NORMAL Mode Setting Menu
Toggle the SET button up or down to select a tab. h The Menu Screen for the selected tab appears.
Toggle the SET button to the right.
Toggle the SET button up or down to select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. h The Setting Screen for the selected item appears. h To return to the Menu Screen, press the MENU button.

Select an item to change

Applicable mode
[16:9] 19201080 [16:9] OK
HINT About the applicable mode indicator i This indicator shows the shooting mode(s) for which the selected setting is effective. : This setting is effective during still image shooting. : This setting is effective during video clip recording. : This setting is effective during still image shooting and video clip recording.
SIMPLE MODE/NORMAL MODE Overview of the SIMPLE Mode Setting Screen SIMPLE Mode Shooting Menu
1 Recording size (page 71) h Select the video clip size to record.
: The recorded video clip size will be pixels, and the captured still image size will be (16:9) pixels.
: The video clip size will be pixels, and the still image size will be (4:3) pixels.
: The video clip size will be pixels, and the still image size will be (4:3) pixels. 2 Focus range (page 72) h Select the focus range that corresponds to the distance to the subject. 7: The camera automatically focuses on the subject within a range of 80 cm (31.50 in.) to infinity (normal). 8: The camera focuses on a subject within a range of 1 cm (0.39 in.) to 1.0 m (3.28 ft.) (super macro).
3 Flash (page 77) h Specify how the flash will operate. 9: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when necessary. :: The flash operates with every image captured regardless of the conditions. ;: The flash does not operate even in dark situations. <: The camera detects the subject brightness and uses the flash only when required. At this time the flash operates in a manner that reduces the red reflection (red-eye) in the subjects eyes. 4 Remaining battery power indication (page 170)

Display the SIMPLE Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select the playback volume setting, and press the SET button. h The volume control bar appears.

PLAY VOLUME

VOLUME SETTING
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.
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 PLAY VOLUME from the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu and press the SET button, the volume control bar appears.

DELETING FILES

You can delete files 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 the delete c icon, 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 file 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 122), 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 91).

Display the NORMAL Mode Shooting Menu (page 49), select MOVIE, and press the SET button. Select <, and press the SET button. h The audio recording mode is enabled. h The menu display is canceled if the MENU button is pressed.

Remaining time

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Press the [ ] button. h Audio recording begins. During recording, < appears in the monitor. It is not necessary to continue pressing the [ ] button while recording. h The maximum time for recording a continuous audio memo is about 13 hours.

Length of recording

REC00:00:06
End the recording. h Press the [ ] button again to stop recording.
HINT You can capture a still image during an audio recording i Press the [ ] button during audio recording to capture a [ still image.

Audio playback

Display the desired audio file.

00:00:00

Play back the recording. To do this. Start playback Normal playback Pause Stop playback Do this Press the SET button. Press the SET button. Toggle the SET button up. Toggle the SET button down. During playback, toggle the SET button to the right. Each time the SET button is toggled to the right, the speed increases. If the SET button is toggled to the left during fast forward, the speed decreases. During playback, toggle the SET button to the left. Each time the SET button is toggled to the left, the speed increases. If the SET button is toggled to the right during fast reverse, the speed decreases. Toggle the SET button up. Press the SET button. During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [T/]] side. During playback, push the zoom switch toward the [W/P] side.

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.

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

SLIDESHOW MODE TIME EFFECT BGM START OK ALL 1sec OFF

NORMAL/PLAYBACK

<Changing a setting> 1 Select the item you wish to change, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to change the setting. 3 Press the SET button.

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Select START and press the SET button. h Slideshow playback begins. h To stop slideshow playback, press the SET button or MENU button.
HINT BGM for video clips? i When video clips are played back in a slideshow, the recorded audio track is played back; the BGM is not played.

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FILE PROTECT
Prevent accidental erasure of image and audio files.
Display the file that you want to protect from accidental erasure, and display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49). Select PROTECT and press the SET button. h LOCK appears. h If the protect mode has already been enabled for the file, then UNLOCK appears. Toggle the SET button up or down to select LOCK, and press the SET button. h The protect mode is set for the file. h The protect mark B indicates that the file is locked.

PROTECT

LOCK EXIT OK
CAUTION i Even if the protect mode is set for certain files, they will be deleted if the card is reformatted (page 165). HINT To select a different image in steps 2 and 3. i Toggle the SET button to the left or right. To cancel the protect mode for a file. i Display the desired file and repeat steps 1 to 3. The protect mark B will disappear and the protect mode is canceled.

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PRINTING INSTRUCTIONS
In addition to using your printer to print out still images captured with your camera, as with conventional film, you can have prints made at shops offering digital print services. Moreover, this camera is DPOF-compatible, so you can use the camera to specify the number of prints, whether or not the date is displayed on the print, and also to request an index print.
Display the Printing Instructions Screen
Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select PRINT INSTRUCTIONS, and press the SET button. ALL IMAGES: The specified printing instructions apply to all the images. EACH IMAGE: The printing instructions are specified for each individual image. INDEX: All the still images are printed as miniature images (thumbnail images), several images on one print. ALL CLEAR: Clear all the printing instructions. This cannot be selected if no printing instructions have been specified for the image.

Procedure to cut (extract) a portion of a video clip
Specify the frames (1, 2) where the video clip is to be cut. 1 2
Extract the specified portion. [Two ways to cut the video clip] i Trim away portions A and C, and save portion B.
i Delete portion B, and join portions A and C.
i The original video clip is not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clip when the new clip is saved.)

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EDITING VIDEO CLIPS Procedure to join video clips
Specify the video clip that will come first.
J Specify the video clip that you wish to append (join). J Join the video clips. i The video clips are joined.
i The original video clips are not affected. (You can also choose to erase the original video clips when the new clip is saved.)
CAUTION Caution when editing video clips i When editing video clips, do not move the REC/PLAY switch. If you move the REC/PLAY switch while editing video clips, not only will the editing not be properly completed, but the original video clip may also be erased. i As the number or size of the video clips increases, the card memory may become full, making it impossible to edit the video clips. In this case, you will need to free some of the memory on the card, either by deleting files that are no longer necessary (page 88), or by selecting OVERWRITE when saving edited video clips (pages 136 and 138).

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Video clip cutting (extracting)
Display the video clip from which you wish to extract a segment. Display the NORMAL Mode Playback Menu (page 49), select EDIT VIDEO, and press the SET button.

EDIT VIDEO CUT JOIN OK

Select CUT and press the SET button. h The Cutting Screen appears.

Start point

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Press shutter to save

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Specify the start point of the extract. h Use the procedure below to specify the frame from which the video clip extract will start. h Play the video clip until approximately the desired point, pause the video clip, then play the video clip one frame at a time, stopping at the start point of the extract. This will be the first frame of the extract. h If the start point of the video clip is also the start point of the extract, proceed to step 6. <Procedure> Play: After pausing playback, press and hold the SET button to the right for about 2 seconds for forward playback, or to the left for reverse playback. Pause: During playback, press the SET button. Accelerated playback: During playback, toggle the SET button to the left or right to change the playback speed. Single frame: After pausing playback, toggle the SET button to the right to move forward one frame, or to the left to move back one frame. Toggle the SET button up. h The start point of the video clip extract is set, and the screen to specify the end point appears. h Specify the end point of the extract by following the same procedure as in step 5. <When joining the first and latter portions> 1 Toggle the SET button down. h Each time the SET button is toggled down, the sections to delete and the sections to save are reversed. 2 Specify the end point of the extract. The frame following the end point of the extract will be the start point of the latter portion to be joined. Approximate playback time

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.

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ASSIGN SET BUTTON FUNCTIONS
Assign functions (operation shortcuts) to the SET button when it is toggled up, down, left or right when the Shooting Screen is displayed.
Display the Option Setting Menu (page 141). Select SHORTCUTS, and press the SET button. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled up. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled down. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled to the left. : Assign the function when the SET button is toggled to the right. RECOMMENDED SETTINGS: The most commonly used settings are automatically assigned.
SHORTCUTS OFF OFF OFF OFF RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OK

SET button operations

Select the SET button operation to which you wish to assign the function, and press the SET button. h The screen to assign a function to the key appears. OFF: No operation shortcut is assigned to the key. p AF LOCK: Lock the focus (page 76). + FOCUS: Set the focus range (pages 72 and 107). (This operation shortcut can be assigned only to the or key.) m FLASH: Set the flash operation (pages 77 and 102). ) EXP COMPENSATION: Adjust the exposure (page 119). Set the ISO sensitivity (page 111). s ISO: O SELF-TIMER: Set the self-timer (page 103). H EXPOSURE: Set the exposure value for the exposure setting (page 114).

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Toggle the SET button up or down. h Display the function you wish to assign to the key.

SHORTCUTS AF LOCK

Press the SET button. h The selected function is assigned to the key, and you are returned to the Shortcuts Screen. h To assign functions to the other keys, repeat steps 3 through 5.
SHORTCUTS AF LOCK FOCUS FLASH EXP COMPENSATION RECOMMENDED SETTINGS OK
<When RECOMMENDED SETTINGS is selected>
Press the MENU button. h The screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears, and then you are returned to the Option Setting Menu. h This completes the shortcuts setting. <To confirm the assigned shortcuts> h On the screen in step 2, press the MENU button, and the screen to confirm the shortcut settings appears.

SHORTCUTS

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NOISE-REDUCTION FUNCTION

Image noise when recording video clips or still images, as well as audio noise such as from the wind, can be minimized with the noise-reduction function.
Display the Option Setting Menu (page 141). Select NOISE REDUCTION, and NOISE REDUCTION press the SET button. MOVIE NR: MOVIE NR OFF Set ON/OFF the function to reduce PHOTO NR OFF image noise when recording a video clip. WIND SOUND NR OFF PHOTO NR: Turn ON/OFF the image noise OK reduction function during still image shooting. WIND SOUND NR: Turn ON/OFF the wind noise reduction function during video clip/audio recording. Select the desired function and press the SET button. h The screen to select ON or OFF appears. ON: Noise is reduced. OFF: Noise is not reduced. Toggle the SET button up or down to select the desired setting, and press the SET button. h This completes the noise reduction setting.

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RESETTING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
Reset the camera to the factory-preset settings.
Display the Option Setting Menu (page 141). Select RESET SETTINGS, and press the SET button. RESET: Reset to the factory-preset settings. EXIT: Do not change the settings, and return to the Option Setting Menu. Select RESET, and press the SET button. h The camera settings are reset to the factory-preset settings.
RESET SETTINGS RESET EXIT
HINT i Note that the following settings do not change with this procedure: Date and time setting Language setting TV system setting

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CHECKING THE REMAINING CARD MEMORY
You can check how many images can be captured and how much recording time is available on the card. For a table showing the maximum number of images and recording time for specific cards, please see Possible No. of Images/Possible Shooting Time/Possible Recording Time on page 216.
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 96). 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 88) 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, 93 and 94), or selecting a different image quality setting.

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CHECKING THE REMAINING BATTERY PACK CHARGE

m: Images are output

CONNECTING TO A TV
Yellow plug: To Video Input terminal To AC adaptor
COMPONENT/AV terminal i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.
Set the input to VIDEO. Not connected*
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal * When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.

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ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY
Connect to the S-VIDEO terminal
<When connecting to an S-VIDEO input terminal>
Dedicated S-AV interface cable Yellow plug: Not connected* To AC adaptor
Set the input to VIDEO. S-terminal
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal
* When connected, the images are not produced normally on the TV monitor.

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Connect to the 480p/720p/1080i terminal
If your TV has a 480p/720p/1080i input terminal, you can enjoy the high video quality of component output from your camera. Dedicated component cable
White plug: To Audio Input (L) terminal Red plug: To Audio Input (R) terminal To AC adaptor
COMPONENT/AV terminal i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up. Set the input to VIDEO. To 480p/720p/1080i input terminal
NOTE If your TV does not have 480p/720p/1080i video input capability i The images will not appear on the TV. Camera Menu Screen and TV Menu Screen i The Menu Screen appears only on the TV monitor, so please operate the camera while looking at the TV monitor. Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables.

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ENJOY HIGHER IMAGE QUALITY Connecting to the HDMI terminal
HDMI cable (recommended accessory) To AC adaptor
HDMI terminal Set the input to HDMI. To reduce spurious radiation i Please affix the cores (included) <Docking station end> <TV end> To HDMI terminal
Core (large) Core (small)
HINT i HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing, LLC.

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PLAYING BACK ON A TV
i After connecting the camera to the television, switch the TV input to the terminal to which the camera is connected. i When the camera is connected to a TV, no image appears on the cameras monitor. i The playback method is the same as when viewing images on the cameras monitor. Audio playback: see page 97 i The remote control unit can be used for playback (page 82). i The same playback procedure as when playing back with the camera is used to play back audio recordings as well. i If the camera set in the docking station is in the sleep mode, press the operation mode button on the docking station, or the ON/OFF button on the remote control unit, to turn the camera on. CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. HINT About the display when the PAL TV system is selected (page 156) and the supplied S-AV interface cable is used to connect the camera to the TV During recording: The image appears on the monitor only; it does not appear on the TV. During playback: The image appears on the TV only; it does not appear on the monitor.

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Xacti Library
The Xacti Library feature allows you to save files recorded with your camera to a large-capacity hard disk without using a computer and play them back on your TV. No computer operation is involved. You can view full high-definition images right on your TV screen. In addition, you have access to file operations such as copy and delete, as well as file management using the calendar. For detailed information about using Xacti Library, please see the separate Xacti Library Instruction Manual.

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CONNECTING TO A PRINTER CONNECTING TO A PRINTER

PictBridge MODE

Your camera supports the PictBridge function. By connecting the camera directly to a PictBridge-enabled printer, the cameras monitor can be used to select images and initiate printing (PictBridge printing).
Install the card in the camera, open the monitor unit to turn on the camera, and turn on the printer. Use the supplied docking station to connect the camera to the printer.

CONNECTING TO A PRINTER

To AC adaptor

USB terminal

USB CONNECTION COMPUTER PRINTER CANCEL CANCEL OK
To USB connector Dedicated USB interface cable i Insert the plug with the [n] mark facing up.

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Select PRINTER, and press the SET button. The PictBridge printing mode is activated. h The camera switches to the PictBridge printing mode, and the Printing Mode Screen appears.
PictBridge MENU PRINT 1 IMAGE PRINT ALL IMAGES INDEX DPOF PRINTER SETTINGS
CAUTION Insert and pull out the cable carefully i When connecting the cables, make sure that the cable plugs are correctly oriented and that they match the shapes of the terminal sockets on the devices. Push the plugs in straight when connecting them. If undue force is used to connect a cable, it may permanently damage the connector pins in the terminal socket. i Do not use excessive force when connecting and disconnecting cables. Caution when connecting a printer i If the power to the printer is turned off while it is connected, the camera may not operate correctly. If the camera does not operate correctly, disconnect the USB interface cable, turn off the camera, and then reconnect the cable. i During PictBridge printing, the cameras button operation response is slower. i If the camera is powered by the battery pack for printing, make sure that the remaining battery charge is sufficient.

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PRINTING

Printing selected images

Procedure to select one still image and print it.
Complete the printing setup (page 178). Select the one image icon Y, and press the SET button. h The screen to select images for printing appears. Toggle the SET button to the left or right to display the image you wish to print. h Specify the image to print.

PRINT 1 IMAGE :1 copy PRINT EXIT OK

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Specify the number of prints. 1 Toggle the SET button up to select COPIES, and press the SET button. 2 Toggle the SET button up or down to specify the number of prints. 3 Press the SET button. h PRINT is selected. Press the SET button. h Printing begins.
PRINT 1 IMAGE :1 copy PRINT EXIT COPIES
HINT To cancel printing 1 During printing, toggle the SET button down. h The Confirm Cancel Printing Screen appears. 2 Select CANCEL, and press the SET button. h If EXIT is selected and the SET button is pressed, printing resumes.

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Printing all images
Print all of the images on the card.
Complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the all images icon u, and press the SET button. h The Print All Images Screen appears. Select PRINT, and press the SET button. h Printing begins.
PRINT ALL IMAGES 100-0022

PRINT EXIT OK

CAUTION Printing is not possible if there are more than 999 still images in the card i Delete unwanted images before printing.

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PRINTING Making an index print
Make an index print of all the images on the card.
Complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the index print icon [, and press the SET button. h The Index Print Screen appears. Select PRINT, and press the SET button. h Printing begins.

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Printing images according to printing instructions (requested images)
Procedure to print all the ordered images.
Complete the print preparations (page 123), and complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the DPOF icon w, and press the SET button. h The Print Requested Images Screen appears. Select PRINT, and press the SET button. h Printing begins. h Printing begins about 1 minute after the SET button is pressed.
DPOF :2007/12/24 :3 copies PRINT EXIT OK
HINT i In step 2, if you toggle the SET button to the left or right, you can view each image and confirm its printing instructions. CAUTION i Requested images printing w is not possible if a printer is used that does not support your cameras DPOF function.

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PRINTING Changing the printer settings
Images are printed according to settings specified by the camera, such as paper type, size, layout, printing quality, etc.
Complete the print preparations (page 178). Select the printer settings icon v, and press the SET button. h The Printer Settings Screen appears. MEDIA TYPE: Specify the type of paper used for printing. PAPER SIZE: Specify the size of paper used for printing. LAYOUT: Specify how the images are to be arranged on the paper. QUALITY: Select the print quality for the images. DATE STAMP: Print the date the photo was taken.

The optical zoom has moved to the maximum magnification position. The ISO sensitivity setting is too high. The cameras internal temperature is high.
No playback image appears.
The REC/ PLAY switch is not set to PLAY.

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Problem The image is too dark.
Cause The flash was blocked by a finger or other object.
Action Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the flash is not obstructed. Capture the image in the range of operation of the flash. Use the forced flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Use the spot light-measuring mode. Adjust the ISO sensitivity setting. Set the flickerreduction setting to on.
The subject was too far away.
The subject was lit from behind.
There is not enough light. The video clip picture is flickering. The video clip was filmed under fluorescent lighting.

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Problem The image is too bright. Cause The forced flash mode is selected. The subject was too bright. Action Select a different flash mode. Use the exposure compensation function. Set the ISO sensitivity to =. Capture the image with the subject within the photographable range. Select the correct focus setting for your needs. Hold the camera correctly and slowly press the [ ] button halfway to lock the focus. Then press the [ ] button all the way to capture the image. Clean the lens.
The image is not in focus.
The ISO sensitivity setting is incorrect. The subject is too close to the camera. The focus setting is not correct.

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The camera moved when the [ ] button was pressed. (camera shake) The focus is not locked properly.

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The lens is dirty.

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Problem The colors of the images captured indoors are not correct.
Cause This is due to ambient lighting. The white balance setting is incorrect. The strap or a finger was blocking the lens.
Action Capture the image using the forced flash mode. Set the white balance setting correctly. Hold the camera correctly, and make sure the lens is not obstructed. Play back after capturing images or making audio recordings. Adjust the playback volume.
A part of the image is missing. Viewing images No image is shown.
There is no file in the installed card.
During audio playback, there is no sound.
The playback volume setting on the camera is too low.

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Problem There is no color in the image. The image is distorted. Cause The TV output setting is not correct. Both the dedicated S-AV interface cable and the dedicated component cable are connected. The camera is not correctly connected to the TV. The TV input is not set correctly. The edge of the image is cut off. You cannot edit or rotate an image. This is a characteristic of the TV. The protect mode is set. Action Select the correct TV output setting. Make the correct connection.

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SPECIFICATIONS Docking station
Part number Power supply Rated output Ambient environment Dimensions Weight PDS-HD1000 DC 5V DC 5V 0 to 40 C (32 to 104F) (recharge), 20 to 60 C (4 to 140F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 105.5 (W) 44.4 (H) 80.5 (D) mm 4.15 (W) 1.75 (H) 3.17 (D) in. Approx. 86 g (3.0 oz.)

Temperature Humidity

Part number Power supply Dimensions Weight BRC-C3 Lithium battery (CR2025) 35 (W) 56.6 (H) 6.5 (D) mm 1.38 (W) 2.23 (H) 0.26 (D) in. Approx. 11 g (0.4 oz.) (including battery)

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Concerning the multi-indicator and blue LED indicator Multi-indicator
The cameras multi-indicator will light, flash, or be off, depending on the different camera operations. Multi-indicator Multi-indicator Color Camera status status Connected to a Lit computer or printer Green Power save Flashing mode active Connected to a Orange Lit TV Lit Charging During selfSlow timer photography Red Fast Accessing card Flashing Battery charge Very error or rise in fast internal Blue LED indicator temperature

Blue LED indicator

The blue LED indicator lights during certain operations, such as when the camera is turned ON or OFF, when saving video clip or still image data, during video clip playback, etc.

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SPECIFICATIONS Supplied AC adaptor
Part number Power source Rated output Ambient environment Dimensions Weight (without power cord) VPCHD1000 VPCPower cord HD1000EX rated value VPCHD1000GX Temperature Humidity VAR-G8 AC 100 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz DC 5 V, 2.0 A 0 to 40 C (32 to 104F) (operation), 20 to 60 C (4 to 140F) (storage) 20 to 80% (no condensation) 49.5 (W) 25.5 (H) 68.3 (D) mm 1.95 (W) 1.00 (H) 2.69 (D) in. Approx. 169 g (6.0 oz.) AC 125 V, 7 A AC 250 V, 2.5 A Differs depending on the country
i When using the supplied AC adaptor abroad, the power cord may need to be replaced in accordance with local requirements. Please contact your local dealer for details.
Supplied Li-ion battery pack
Model number Voltage Capacity Ambient Temperature environment Humidity Dimensions Weight DB-L50 3.7 V 1,900 mAh 0 to 40 C (32 to 104F) (during use, when charging) 10 to 30 C (14 to 86F) (storage) 10 to 90% (no condensation) 53.1 (W) 11.4 (H) 35.3 (D) mm 2.09 (W) 0.45 (H) 1.39 (D) in. Approx. 41 g (1.4 oz.)