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Instruction Manual

DIGITAL CAMERA

Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before you start to use your new camera, please read theseinstructions carefully to enjoy optimum performance and a longer service life. Keep this manual in a safe place forfuture reference.

We recommend that you take test shots to get accustomed to your camera before taking important photographs.

In the interest of continually improving products, Olympus reserves the right to update or modify informationcontained in this manual.

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Other accessories not shown: Warranty card

Contents may vary depending on purchase location.

Checking the contents of the box

or

Digital camera Strap Lithium Ion

Battery

(LI-50B)

USB cable AV cable USB-AC adapter (F-2AC) OLYMPUS Setup

CD-ROM

Names of PartsNames of PartsCamera unit

2

1

3

6

7

9

84

5

10

1 Connector cover

2 Multi-connector

3 HDMI micro connector

4 Microphone5 AF illuminator

Self-timer lamp

6 Battery/card compartment

lock

7 Battery/card compartment

cover

8 Flash

9 Lens10 Tripod socket

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4

8

12

9

1110

7

6

13

14

2

15

1 Indicator lamp

2 ON/OFF button

3 Speaker

4 Flash switch

5 Zoom lever

6 Shutter button

7 Strap eyelet

8 Monitor

9 R button (record movies)

10q button (switchingbetween shooting and

playback)

11 button12A button (OK)13 Wheel controller

INFO button (changing

information display)

button (erase)14E button (camera guide/

menu guide)

Attaching the camera strapAttaching the camera strap

Pull the strap tight so that it does not come loose.

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Monitor

Shooting mode displayShooting mode display

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1 Battery check ..........p. 13, 58

2 Shooting mode .......p. 16, 24

3 Flash .............................p. 19

Flash standby/flash charge

....................................p. 57

4 Macro/super macro ......p. 29

5 Self-timer ......................p. 29

6 Exposure compensation

....................................p. 30

7 White balance ...............p. 30

8 ISO ...............................p. 31

9 Drive .............................p. 31

10Recording with sound

(movies) ......................p. 40

11 Date stamp ...................p. 39

12World time ....................p. 51

13 Image stabilization (still

images)/Digital image

stabilization (movies)

....................................p. 38

14 Metering .......................p. 37

15Shadow Adjustment

Technology..................p. 37

16Compression (still images)

..............................p. 36, 65

17Image size (still images)

..............................p. 36, 65

18Number of storable still

pictures (still images)

....................................p. 16

19 Current memory ...........p. 63

20Movie recording icon ....p. 17

21 Remaining recording time

(movies) ......................p. 17

22Image size (movies)

..............................p. 36, 65

23 Histogram .....................p. 20

24 AF target mark ..............p. 17

25Camera shake warning

26Aperture value ..............p. 17

27Shutter speed ...............p. 17

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Playback mode displayPlayback mode display Standard display

1 Battery check ..........p. 13, 582 3D image ......................p. 333 Print reservation/number of

prints ..................p. 55/p. 54

4 Eye-Fi transferred .........p. 455 Protect ..........................p. 446Adding sound .........p. 40, 427 Current memory ...........p. 638 Frame number/total number

of images (still images)

....................................p. 20

Elapsed time/total shooting

time (movies)....................................p. 21

9 Volume ...................p. 20, 4710Histogram .....................p. 2011Shutter speed ...............p. 17

12Aperture value ..............p. 1713ISO ...............................p. 3114Exposure compensation

....................................p. 30

15White balance ...............p. 3016Compression (still images)

..............................p. 36, 65

Image quality (movies)

..............................p. 36, 66

17Image size ........p. 36, 65, 6618File number19Date and time .........p. 15, 5120Shadow Adjustment

Technology..................p. 37

21Shooting mode .......p. 16, 24

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Camera SettingsCamera SettingsUsing the ButtonsUsing the ButtonsFrequently used functions can be accessed using the buttons.

Zoom lever (p. 18, 22)Shutter button (p. 17, 57)

R button (shooting movies) (p. 17)

q button (switching betweenshooting and playback) (p. 17,20, 46)

button (p. 9)

E button (menu guide/camera guide) (p. 23)

G (down) / button (erase) (p. 21)

F (up) /INFO button(changing information display) (p. 19, 22)

I (right)

A button

The wheel controller can also be used to change the selections.

Wheel controller

H (left)

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Operation guide

The symbolsFGHI displayed for image selectionsand settings indicate that the wheel controller is tobe used by pressing, not turning, the wheel controller

sections (p. 6).

NORM

OK

Single Print

Print

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MENU OKSetCancel

X

Y M D Time

Y/ M/ DY/ M/ D

Operation guides displayed at the bottom of the screenindicate that the button,A button, or zoom levercan be used.

MENUOK

Sel. Image

Erase/Cancel

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Operation guide

OKSet

Compression Normal

Shadow Adjust Auto

AF ModeESP/

Face/iESPESP

Digital Zoom Off

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MENU OKSetExit

1

2

3

1

2

ResetReset

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Using the MenuUsing the MenuUse the menu to change camera settings such as the shooting mode.

There may be menus that are unavailable depending on other related settings or the shooting mode (p. 24).

Function menuFunction menuPressH during shooting to display the function menu. The function menu is used to choose the shooting modeand provides access to frequently used shooting settings.

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Program AutoProgram Auto PP3D3D

To select the shooting modeUseHI to select the shooting mode and press theA button.

To select the function menu

UseFG to select a menu and useHI to select a menu option. Press theAbutton to set the function menu.

Shooting

Selected option

Setup menu

Function menu

Shooting mode

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Menu Index

1 Shooting mode ...........p. 16, 24P (Program Auto)M (iAUTO) (Scene Mode)P (Magic Filter)

p (Panorama)W (3D)

2 Flash .................................p. 193 Macro ...............................p. 29

4 Self-timer ..........................p. 295 Exposure compensation ...p. 30

6 White balance ...................p. 30

7 ISO ...................................p. 31

8 Drive .................................p. 31

9p (Shooting menu 1)......p. 35Reset

Image Size

Compression

Shadow Adjust

AF Mode

ESP/nDigital Zoom

0q (Shooting menu 2) .....p. 38Image Stabilizer

AF Illuminat.

Rec View

Pic Orientation

Icon Guide

Date Stamp

aA (Movie menu) ..............p. 36Image Size

Image Quality

IS Movie Mode

R (Movie sound recording)bq (Playback) ..................p. 41

Slideshow

Photo Surfing

Edit

Erase

Print Order

R(Protect)y (Rotate)

cr (Settings 1) .............. p. 45Memory Format/Format

Backup

Eye-Fi

USB Connection

q Power OnKeepzSettingsPw On Setup

ds (Settings 2) .............p. 47Sound Settings

File Name

Pixel Mapping

s (Monitor)TV Out

Power Save

l (Language)et (Settings 3) .............p. 51X (Date/time)World Time

Reset Database

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Image Size 720p

Is Movie Mode Off

On

Image Quality Normal

MENU OKSetExit

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Preparing the CameraPreparing the CameraInserting the battery and card

1

2

2

1

Battery/card compartment lock

Battery/card

compartment cover

Battery lock knob

Write-protectswitch

Always use SD/SDHC/SDXC cards or Eye-Fi cardwith this camera. Do not insert other types of memory

cards. Using the card (p. 63)This camera can be used without a card by storing

images in its internal memory.

Insert the battery as illustrated with the C marktoward the battery lock knob.Damage to the battery exterior (scratches, etc.) mayproduce heat or an explosion.

Insert the battery while sliding the battery lock knob in

the direction of the arrow.

Slide the battery lock knob in the direction of thearrow to unlock, and then remove the battery.

Turn off the camera before opening the battery/cardcompartment cover.

When using the camera, be sure to close the battery/card compartment cover.

Insert the card straight until it clicks into place.

Do not touch the contact area of the card directly.

3

Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuousrecording length (movies) in the internal memory andcards (p. 65, 66)

2

1

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To remove the cardTo remove the card1 2

Press the card in until it clicks and comes out slightly,then remove the card.

Charging the battery with the

included USB-AC adapter

The included F-2AC USB-AC adapter (hereafterreferred to as USB-AC adapter) differs dependingon the region where you purchased the camera. Ifyou received a plug-in type USB-AC adapter, plug itdirectly into AC outlet.

The included USB-AC adapter has been designedto be used for charging and playback. Do not take

pictures while the AC adapter is connected to thecamera.

Be sure to unplug the power plug of the USB-AC

adapter from the wall outlet when the charging iscomplete or the playback ends.

For details on the battery and the USB-AC adapter,

see Battery and USB-AC adapter (p. 62).

The battery can be charged while the camera isconnected to the computer. Charging time variesdepending on the performance of a computer. (Theremay be cases in which it takes approx. 10 hours.)

Connecting the cameraConnecting the camera

AC outlet

USB cable

(supplied)

Multi-connector

Connector cover

Indicator lampIndicator lamp

The battery is not fully charged at shipment. Before

use, be sure to charge the battery until the indicatorlamp turns off (up to 3.5 hours).

If the indicator lamp does not light, the USB-ACadapter is not connected to the camera correctly,or the battery, camera, or USB-AC adapter may bebroken.

Indicator lamp

On: Charging

Off: Charged

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When to charge the batteriesWhen to charge the batteriesCharge the battery when the error message shown belowappears.

Monitor top left Error message

Flashes in red

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Battery Empty

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Setting up using the supplied CD

Installation of [ib] computer software using thesupplied CD is available on Windows computers only.

WindowsWindows1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

Windows XP

A Setup dialog will be displayed.

Windows Vista/Windows 7

An Autorun dialog will be displayed. Click OLYMPUSSetup to display the Setup dialog.

If the Setup dialog is not displayed, select MyComputer (Windows XP) or Computer (WindowsVista/Windows 7) from the start menu. Double-clickthe CD-ROM (OLYMPUS Setup) icon to open theOLYMPUS Setup window and then double-click

Launcher.exe.

If a User Account Control dialog is displayed, clickYes or Continue.

2 Register your Olympus product. Click the Registration button and follow the on-screen instructions.

To register the camera must be connected to thecomputer. Connecting the camera (p. 12)

If nothing is displayed on the camera screen evenafter connecting the camera to the computer, thebattery may be exhausted. Charge the battery and

then connect the camera again.

3 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2 and [ib] computersoftware.

Check the system requirements before beginning

installation. Click the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 or OLYMPUS ibbutton and follow the on-screen instructions toinstall the software.

OLYMPUS Viewer 2

Operating

System

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /

Windows Vista / Windows 7

Processor Pentium 4 1.3 GHz or better

RAM1 GB or more (2 GB or more

recommended)

Free HardDrive Space

1 GB or more

MonitorSettings

1024 x 768 pixels or moreMinimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000colors recommended)

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[ib]

OperatingSystem

Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later) /Windows Vista / Windows 7

ProcessorPentium 4 1.3 GHz or better(Pentium D 3.0 GHz or better required

for movies)

RAM

512 MB or more (1 GB or morerecommended)(1 GB or more required for movies 2 GBor more recommended)

Free HardDrive Space

1 GB or more

Monitor

Settings

1024 x 768 pixels or more

Minimum 65,536 colors (16,770,000colors recommended)

GraphicsA minimum of 64 MB video RAM withDirectX 9 or later.

* See online help for information on using the software.

4 Install the camera manual. Click the Camera Instruction Manual button andfollow the on-screen instructions.

MacintoshMacintosh1 Insert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.

Double-click the CD (OLYMPUS Setup) icon onthe desktop.

Double-click the Setup icon to display the Setup dialog.

2 Install OLYMPUS Viewer 2. Check the system requirements before beginninginstallation.

Click the OLYMPUS Viewer 2 button and followthe on-screen instructions to install the software.

You can register via Registration in OLYMPUSViewer 2 Help.

OLYMPUS Viewer 2

Operating

SystemMac OS X v10.4.11v10.6

Processor Intel Core Solo/Duo 1.5 GHz or better

RAM1 GB or more (2 GB or more

recommended)Free HardDrive Space

1 GB or more

MonitorSettings

1024 x 768 pixels or moreMinimum 32,000 colors (16,770,000colors recommended)

* Other languages can be selected from the language combo

box. For information on using the software, see online help.

3 Copy the camera manual. Click the Camera Instruction Manual button toopen the folder containing the camera manuals.Copy the manual for your language to the computer.

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Date, time, time zone, and language

The date and time set here are saved to image file names,date prints, and other data. You can also choose thelanguage for the menus and messages displayed in themonitor.

1 Press then button to turn on thecamera.

The date and time setting screen is displayed whenthe date and time are not set.

X

Y/ M/ D

Y M D Time

-- -- -- --:..

MENUCancel

--------

Date and time setting screen

2 UseFG to select the year for [Y].

-- -- -- --:.

Time

MENUCancel

X

. Y/M/D

Y M D

20112011

3 PressI to save the setting for [Y].

-- -- --:..2011

X

Y/M/ D

Y M D Time

MENUCancel

0101

4 As in Steps 2 and 3, useFGHI to set[M] (month), [D] (day), [Time] (hours and

minutes), and [Y/M/D] (date order), and then

press theA button.

For precise time setting, press theA button as thetime signal strikes 00 seconds.

To change the date and time, adjust the setting fromthe menu. [X] (Date/time) (p. 51)

5 UseHI to select the [x] time zone andthen press theA button.

UseFG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer])on or off.

Summer OKSet

Seoul

Tokyo

Seoul

Tokyo

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The menus can be used to change the selected timezone. [World Time] (p. 51)

6 UseFGHI to select your language andpress theA button.

The menus can be used to change the selectedlanguage. [l] (p. 50)

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Shooting with the optimum aperture

value and shutter speed (Pmode)

In this mode, automatic shooting settings are activatedwhile also allowing changes to a wide range ofother shooting menu functions, such as exposurecompensation, white balance, etc. as needed.

The default settings of the function are highlighted in.

1 Press then button to turn on the camera.P mode indicator.

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Monitor (standby mode screen)

IfP mode is not displayed, pressH to display thefunction menu screen and then set the shootingmode to P. Using the Menu (p. 8)

Current shooting mode display

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Program AutoProgram Auto

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2 Hold the camera and compose the shot.

Horizontal grip

Vertical grip

Monitor

3 Press the shutter button halfway down tofocus on the subject.

When the camera focuses on the subject, theexposure is locked (shutter speed and aperture

value are displayed), and the AF target markchanges to green.

The camera was unable to focus if the AF targetmark flashes red. Try focusing again.

Shooting, Playback, and ErasingShooting, Playback, and Erasing

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Shooting movies

1 Press theR button to start recording.

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Lights up red when recording

Recording time

Continuous recording length

(p. 66)

The effects of the set shooting mode can be usedwhen shooting movies. When the set shooting modeisp,W, (Beauty) orP (some modes),shooting is performed in P mode.

2 Press theR button again to stop recording.Sound will also be recorded.

PP

1/400 F3.51/400 F3.5

AF target mark

Press halfway

Shutter speed Aperture value

Focusing (p. 59)

4 To take the picture, gently press the shutterbutton all the way down while being carefulnot to shake the camera.

PP

1/400 F3.51/400 F3.5

Image review screen

Press fully

To view images during shootingTo view images during shootingPressing theq button enables playback of images. Toreturn to shooting, either press theq button or press the

shutter button halfway down.

To turn off the cameraTo turn off the cameraPress then button again.

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[Off] selected for [Digital Zoom]:

Image size Zoom bar

14M

Optical zoom range

OtherThe magnification ratio changes

depending on the image size setting.*1

[On] selected for [Digital Zoom]:

Image size Zoom bar

14M

Digital zoom range

OtherThe magnification

ratio changesdepending on the

image size setting.*1

Digital zoom range

*1 If [Image Size] is less than the full resolution, after

reaching the maximum optical zoom, the camera will

automatically resize and crop the image to the selected

[Image Size], then enter the digital zoom range if [Digital

Zoom] is [On].

Photographs taken with the zoom bar displayed inred may appear grainy.

Using the zoom

Turning the zoom lever adjusts the shooting range.

W side T side

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Zoom bar

Optical zoom: 20xDigital zoom: 4x

To take larger images [Digital Zoom]To take larger images [Digital Zoom]The type and amount of zoom can be identified fromthe appearance of the zoom bar. The display differs

depending on the options selected for [Digital Zoom](p. 38) and [Image Size] (p. 36).

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Using theflash

The flash functions can be selected to best match theshooting conditions.

1 Slide the flash switch to raise the flash.

To turn off the flashTo turn off the flashPress the flash down back into the camera.

2 Select the flash option in the function menu.

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Flash AutoFlash Auto

MENUMENU

3 UseHI to select the setting option, andpress theA button to set.

Option Description

Flash AutoThe flash fires automatically in low-light or backlight conditions.

RedeyePre-flashes are emitted to reducethe occurrence of red eye in yourphotos.

Fill InThe flash fires regardless of theavailable light.

Flash Off The flash does not fire.

Changing the shooting information

display

The display of the screen information can be changed tobest match the situation, for example, the need for a clearview of the screen or for making a precise composition by

using the grid display.

1 PressF (INFO).

The displayed shooting information changes inthe order shown below each time the button is

pressed. Shooting mode display (p. 4)

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Normal

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Detailed

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The display size of the images can be changed.Index view and close-up view (p. 22)

To play sound recordingsTo play sound recordingsTo play sound recorded with an image, select the imageand press theA button.

During audio playback

! appears

PressFG to adjust volume.

To play back moviesTo play back moviesSelect a movie, and press theA button.

During playbackMovie

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OKMovie PlayMovie Play

Pausing andrestarting

playback

Press theA button to pauseplayback. During pause, fast

forward or reverse, press theAbutton to restart playback.

Fast forwardPressI to fast forward. PressI againto increase the fast forward speed.

RewindPressH to rewind. The speedat which the recording rewindsincreases each timeH is pressed.

Adjusting thevolume

Turn the wheel controller or use

FG to adjust the volume.

Reading a histogramReading a histogramIf the peak fills too much of the frame, the

image will appear mostly white.

If the peak fills too much

of the frame, the imagewill appear mostly black.

The green section shows

luminance distribution within

the screens center.

Viewing images

1 Press theq button.Number of frames/

Total number of images

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Playback image

2 Turn the wheel controller to select an image. It can be performed by pressingHI.

Displays

previous

image

Displays next

image

Keep turning the wheel controller to fast forward orreverse. It can be performed by holdingHI.

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Operations while playback is pausedOperations while playback is paused

During pause

00:14/00:3400:14/00:34Elapsed time

/Total shooting time

CueingUseF to display the first frameand pressG to display the lastframe.

Advancing andrewinding one

frame at a time*1

Turn the wheel controller to advanceor rewind by one frame at a time.Keep turning the wheel controller forcontinuous advance or rewind.

Resumingplayback

Press theA button to resume playback.

To operate withTo operate withHIHI*1 PressI orH to advance or rewind one frame

at a time. HoldI orH pressed for continuousadvance or rewind.

To stop movie playbackTo stop movie playbackPress thebutton.

Erasing images during playback

(Single image erase)

1 Display the image you want to erase and

pressG ().

OK

Erase

CancelCancel

Erase

SetCancel MENU

2 PressFG to select [Erase], and press theA button.

Multiple images or all images can be erased at a time(p. 43).

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To select an image in index viewTo select an image in index viewUseFGHI to select an image, and press theAbutton to display the selected image in single-image view.

To scroll an image in close-up viewTo scroll an image in close-up viewUseFGHIto move the viewing area.To stop [Photo Surfing]To stop [Photo Surfing]UseFG to select [ALL], then press theA button.

Changing the image information

display

Shooting information settings displayed on the screen canbe changed.

1 PressF (INFO). The displayed image information changes inthe order shown below each time the button ispressed.

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Detailed

No information

Reading a histogram (p. 20)

Index view and close-up view

Index view enables quick selection of a desired image.Close-up view (up to 10x magnification) allows checkingof image details.

1 Turn the zoom lever.

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ALLALL

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Index view

Single-image view Close-up view

Photo Surfing

(p. 41)

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Using the menu guide

Pressing theE button in the setup menu displays adescription of the current item.

Using the Menu (p. 8)

Using the camera guide

Use the camera guide to look up camera operations.

1 Press theE button in the standby modescreen or the playback screen.

OK

Search bypurposeSearch bypurpose

Search for asolution

Learn about thecamera

History

Search bysituation

Search bykeyword

SetExit

Submenu 2 Application

Search bypurpose

Functions or operating methods canbe searched.

Search for asolution

A solution can be searched whenhaving problems during operation.

Search by

situation

Search from shooting/playback

scene.

Search bykeyword

Search from the camera keyword.

Learn about the

camera

Information is shown about

recommended functions and basicoperating methods for the camera.

HistorySearches can be performed from thesearch history.

2 UseFGHI to select the desired item. Follow the on-screen instructions to search thedesired contents.

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Using the best mode for the shooting

scene (mode)

1 Set the shooting mode to.

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MENUMENU

3 UseHI to select the mode and then presstheA button to set.

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Icon indicating the scene mode

that is set

Using Shooting ModesUsing Shooting ModesTo change the shooting modeTo change the shooting mode

The shooting mode (P,M,,P,p,W)

can be changed with using the function menu.Using the Menu (p. 8)

Shooting with automatic settings

(Mmode)

The camera will automatically select the optimal shootingmode for the scene. The shooting condition is decided bythe camera and settings cannot be changed, exceptingsome functions.

1 Set the shooting mode toM.

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The icon changes depending on the scene

that the camera automatically selects

In some cases, the camera may not select the

desired shooting mode.When the camera cannot identify the optimal mode,P mode will be selected.

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In modes, the optimum shooting settingsare pre-programmed for specific shooting scenes.Functions may be limited in some modes.

Option Application

BPortrait/VBeauty/FLandscape/GNight Scene*1/MNight+Portrait*1/CSport/N Indoor/WCandle*1/RSelf Portrait/SSunset*1/XFireworks*1/VCuisine/dDocuments/qBeach & Snow/UPet Mode - Cat/tPet Mode - Dog

The camera takesa picture using theoptimum settings

for the sceneconditions.

*1 When the firework or subject is dark, noise reduction

is automatically activated. This approximately doublesthe shooting time during which no other pictures can be

taken.

UsingUsingVV (Beauty)(Beauty)1 Point the camera toward the subject. Check the frame

appearing around the face detected by the camera,and then press the shutter button to take the picture.

The unedited image and edited image are both

saved. If the image cannot be retouched, only the uneditedimage is saved.

The [Image Size] of the retouched image is limitedto [n] or lower.

Shooting with special effects

(Pmode)

To add expression to your photo, select the desiredspecial effect.

1 Set the shooting mode toP.

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Shooting mode Option

MAGIC FILTER

1Pop Art2Pin Hole3Fish Eye4Drawing*1

5Soft Focus6Punk

7Sparkle8Watercolor9Reflection0Miniature

*1 Two images are saved, an unmodified image and an

image to which the effect has been applied.

InP mode, the optimum shooting settings are pre-programmed for each scene effect. For this reason,some settings cannot be changed in some modes.

The selected effect is applied to the movie. The effectmay not be applied depending on the shooting mode.

Creating panoramic images (pmode)

1 Set the shooting mode top.

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3 UseHI to select the desired mode. Whenselecting [Auto], pressG. When selecting

other than [Auto], press theA button.


Auto

Three frames are taken and combinedby the camera. The user only composesthe shots so that the target marksand pointers overlap, and the camera

automatically releases the shutter.

Manual

Three frames are taken and combined

by the camera. The user composesthe shots using the guide frame andmanually releases the shutter.

PCThe frames that were taken arecombined into a panorama image usingthe PC software.

For details on installing the PC software, see Settingup using the supplied CD (p. 13).

When set to [Auto] or [Manual], [Image Size](p. 36) is fixed to 2MB or equivalent.

The focus, exposure, zoom position (p. 18), and whitebalance (p. 30) are locked at the first frame.

The flash (p. 19) is fixed to$ (Flash Off) mode.

Taking pictures with [Auto]Taking pictures with [Auto]1 Press the shutter button to take the first frame.

2 Move the camera slightly in the direction of the secondframe.

Target mark

Pointer

Screen when combining images

from left to right

MENU OKSaveCancel

AUTOAUTO

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3 Move the camera slowly while keeping it straight, andstop the camera where the pointer and target markoverlap.

The camera releases the shutter automatically.

OKMENU SaveCancel

AUTOAUTO

To combine only two pictures, press theA button

before taking a third frame.4 Repeat Step3 to take a third frame.

After the third frame is taken, the cameraautomatically processes the frames and thecombined panorama image is displayed.

To exit the panorama function without saving animage, press the button.

If the shutter does not automatically release, try

[Manual] or [PC].

Taking pictures with [Manual]Taking pictures with [Manual]1 UseFGHI to specify at which edge the next

picture is to be connected.

Direction for

combining the next

frame

OKSet

MANUALMANUAL

2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame. Thewhite-boxed part of the first frame is displayed on joint

area 1.

1st frame

1 21 2

MENU OKSaveCancel

MANUALMANUAL MANUALMANUAL

3 Compose the next shot so that joint area 1 overlapsjoint area 2.

4 Press the shutter button to take the next shot.

Press theA button to combine just 2 frames.

5 Repeat steps3 and4 to take a third frame.

After the third frame is taken, the cameraautomatically processes the frames and thecombined panorama image is displayed.

To exit the panorama function without saving animage, press the button.

Taking pictures with [PC]Taking pictures with [PC]1 UseFGHI to select the direction that the frames

are combined.2 Press the shutter button to take the first frame, and

then point the camera for the second frame. Theshooting procedure is same as that of [Manual].

Panorama shooting is possible for up to 10 frames.

3 Repeat Step2 until the number of desired frames istaken, and then press theA button or buttonwhen finished.

Refer to the PC software help guide for details onhow to make panorama images.

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Shooting 3D images (Wmode)

In this mode, 3D images are shot for viewing on

3D-compatible display devices.

Images shot in 3D mode cannot be displayed in 3D

on this cameras monitor.

1 Set the shooting mode toW.

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3 UseHI to select [Auto] or [Manual] andthen press theA button to set.

Submenu 1 Description

Auto

After shooting the first frame, overlapthe subject with the image in the

monitor. The next frame is takenautomatically.

Manual

After shooting the first frame, movethe camera to overlap the subject

with the image in the monitor. Thenmanually release the shutter.

Depending on the subject or the situation (if the

distance between the camera and subject is tooshort), the image may not look 3D.

The 3D viewing angle varies depending on thesubject, etc.

The first shot image is displayed on the monitorlightly. Decide the position by referencing the image.

To exit 3D shooting mode without saving an image,press the button.

The [Image Size] (p. 36) is fixed to [0].

The zoom ratio is fixed.

The focus, exposure and the white balance are fixed

when the first image is taken.

The flash is fixed to [$Flash Off].

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Using the Menu (p. 8)

Shooting closeups (Macro shooting)

This function enables the camera to focus and shootsubjects at close distances.

1 Select the macro option in the function menu.

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Option Description

Off Macro mode is deactivated.

MacroYou can shoot the image at a closerrange.10 cm (4 in.)*1 50 cm (20 in.)*2

Super Macro*3 This enables shooting as close as3 cm/1 in. to the subject.

*1 When the zoom is at the widest (W) position.*2 When the zoom is at the most telephoto (T) position.*3 The zoom is automatically fixed.

The flash (p. 19) and zoom (p. 18) cannot be set

when [a Super Macro] is selected.

Using the self-timer

After the shutter button is pressed all the way down, the

picture is taken after a short delay.

1 Select the self-timer option in the functionmenu.

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Y OffY Off


Option Description

Y Off The self-timer is deactivated.

Y 12 sec

The self-timer lamp turns on forapprox. 10 seconds, then blinks for

approx. 2 seconds, and then thepicture is taken.

Y 2 sec

The self-timer lamp blinks for approx.

2 seconds, then the picture is taken.

Auto Release *1

When your pet (cat or dog) turns its

head towards the camera, its face isrecognized and the picture is takenautomatically.

*1 [Auto Release] is displayed only when themode is [U] or [t].

Using Shooting FunctionsUsing Shooting Functions

To cancel the self-timer after it starts

Adjusting to a natural color scheme

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To cancel the self-timer after it startsTo cancel the self-timer after it startsPress the button.

Adjusting the brightness

(Exposure compensation)

The standard brightness (appropriate exposure) set by thecamera based on the shooting mode (except forM)can be adjusted brighter or darker to obtain a desired shot.

1 Select the exposure compensation option inthe function menu.

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2 UseHI to select the desired brightness,and press theA button.

Adjusting to a natural color scheme

(White balance)

For more natural coloring, choose a white balance optionsuited to the scene.

1 Select the white balance option in thefunction menu.

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MENUMENU


Option Description

WB AutoThe camera automatically adjuststhe white balance according to theshooting scene.

fFor shooting outdoors under aclear sky.

gFor shooting outdoors under acloudy sky.

h For shooting under tungsten lighting.

For shooting under white fluorescentlighting.

For setting the subtle shades of colorthat cannot be adjusted by Auto,Sunny, Cloudy, Incandescent, orFluorescent.

Using the one touch white balance

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Using the one touch white balanceUsing the one touch white balance1 Select the white balance option in the function menu.

2 UseHI to select [] or[], and face the cameratoward white paper.

Set the paper to fill the entire screen, andmake sure that there is no shadow area.

Setting the zoom to telephoto (T) isrecommended.

Perform this procedure under the light wherethe pictures are actually taken.

3 Press the button. The camera releases the shutter and the whitebalance is registered.

The registered white balance is stored inthe camera. The data will not be cleared by

turning off the power.

When the [] or[] whose white balancehas already been registered is selected inStep2, new white balance will be registered.

When the white area is not large enough or when thecolor is too bright, too dark, or loud, the white balancecannot be registered. Return to Step2. Or, set theother white balance.

Selecting the ISO sensitivity

1 Select the ISO setting option in the functionmenu.

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100ISOISO100

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Option Description

ISO Auto

The camera automatically adjusts

the sensitivity according to theshooting scene.

High ISO Auto

The camera uses a higher sensitivitycompared to [ISO Auto] to minimize

blur caused by a moving subject orby camera shake.

ValueThe ISO sensitivity is fixed to theselected value.

In the ISO setting, although smaller values result in

less sensitivity, sharp images can be taken under fullylit conditions. Larger values result in higher sensitivity,and images can be taken at fast shutter speeds evenunder low light conditions. However, high sensitivityintroduces noise into the resulting picture, which may

give it a grainy appearance.

Sequential shooting (Drive)

Pictures are taken sequentially while the shutter buttonis held down.

1 Select the drive option in the function menu.

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Option Description

oOne frame is shot each time theshutter button is pressed.

j*1The images are taken sequentially

while holding down the shutter

button.

cThe camera takes sequential shotsat a faster speed than in [j].

dThe camera takes sequential shotsat approximately 10 frames/sec.

*1 The shooting speed varies depending on the settings

for [Image Size/Compression] (p. 36).

The [Image Size] is limited.[c]: [n] or lower[d]: [3] or lowerThe ISO sensitivity is fixed to [ISO Auto].

When set to [j], the flash (p. 19) cannot be set to[Redeye]. When set to other than [o] or [j], theflash is fixed to [$Flash Off].

When set to [c] or [d] the digital zoom (p. 18) isnot available.

With settings other than [o], the focus, exposureand the white balance are fixed when the first frameis shot.

Using the playback functions

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Using the playback functionsUsing the playback functionsPlaying back panorama images

Panorama images that were combined together using[Auto] or [Manual] can be scrolled for viewing.

Creating panoramic images (p mode) (p. 26)

1 Select a panorama image during playback.Viewing images (p. 20)

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2 Press theA button.

Viewing area

To control panorama image playbackTo control panorama image playbackZoom in/Zoom out: Press theA button to pauseplayback. Then turn the zoom lever to enlarge/shrink theimage.

Playback direction: PressFGHI to pause playbackand scroll the image in the direction of the pressed button.

Pause: Press theA button.

Restart scrolling: Press theA button.

Stop playback: Press the button.

Playing backW images

3D images shot with this camera can be played back on3D-compatible devices connected to this camera using anHDMI cable (sold separately).

Shooting 3D images (3D mode) (p. 27)

When playing back 3D images, read the warnings inthe instruction manual for the 3D-compatible devicescarefully.

1 Connect the 3D-compatible device andcamera using the HDMI cable.

For the connection and setting method, seeConnection via HDMI cable (p. 49)

2 Use the wheel controller orHI to select [3DShow] and then press theA button.

3 Use the wheel controller orHI to select the3D image to play back and then press theAbutton.

MENU OKSetSlideshow

To start a slideshow, press the button.

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To stop the slideshow, press the orA button.

3D images are composed of JPEG files and MPOfiles. If any files are deleted on a computer, playbackof 3D images may not be possible.

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Menus for Shooting FunctionsMenus for Shooting FunctionsThe default settings of the function are highlighted in .

For information on using the menus, see Using the Menu (p. 8).

Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset]Restoring the shooting functions to the default settings [Reset]I (Shooting menu 1) Reset


Yes

Restores the following menu functions to the default settings.

Shooting mode (p. 24) Flash (p. 19) Macro (p. 29) Self-timer (p. 29) Exposure compensation (p. 30) White balance (p. 30) ISO (p. 31)

Drive (p. 31) Menu functions in [I,J,A] (p. 35 to 40)

No The settings will not be changed.

Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression]

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Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression]Selecting the image quality for still images [Image Size/Compression]I (Shooting menu 1) Image Size/Compression

Submenu 1 Submenu 2 Application

Image Size

14M (4288x3216) Suitable for printing pictures over A3 (11x17 in.).

8M (3264x2448) Suitable for printing pictures up to A3 (11x17 in.).

5M (2560x1920) Suitable for printing pictures at A4 (8.5x11 in.).

3M (2048x1536) Suitable for printing pictures up to A4 size (8.5x11 in.).

2M (1600x1200) Suitable for printing pictures at A5 (5x7 in.).

1M (1280x960) Suitable for printing pictures at postcard size.

VGA (640x480) Suitable for viewing pictures on a TV or using pictures on emails and websites.

16:9G (4288x2416)Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A3 or11"x17".

16:9F (1920x1080) Suitable for playing pictures on a widescreen TV and for printing on A5 or 5"x7".

CompressionFine Shooting at high quality.

Normal Shooting at normal quality.

Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards (p. 65, 66)

Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Image Quality]Selecting the image quality for movies [Image Size/Image Quality]A (Movie menu) Image Size/Image Quality


Image Size

720P

VGA (640x480)QVGA (320x240)

Select the image quality based on the image size and frame rate.

Image Quality Fine/Normal Select [Fine] to shoot with higher image quality.

Number of storable pictures (still images)/Continuous recording length (movies) in the internal memory and cards (p. 65, 66)

When [Image Size] is set to [QVGA], [Image Quality] is fixed to [Fine].

Brightening the subject against To focus on a moving subject

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Brightening the subject againstBrightening the subject againstbacklight [Shadow Adjust]backlight [Shadow Adjust]I (Shooting menu 1) Shadow Adjust


AutoAutomatically On when a compatible

shooting mode is selected.

Off The effect is not applied.

OnShoot with automatic adjustment tobrighten an area that has becomedarker.

When set to [Auto] or [On], [ESP/n] (p. 37) isautomatically fixed to [ESP].

Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode]Selecting the focusing area [AF Mode]I (Shootin g menu 1) AF Mode


Face/iESP*1

The camera focuses automatically.(If a face is detected, it is shown bya white frame*1; when the shutterbutton is pressed halfway and thecamera focuses, the frame turns togreen*2. If no face is detected, the

camera chooses a subject in theframe and focuses automatically.)

SpotThe camera focuses on the subjectlocated within the AF target mark.

AF TrackingThe camera tracks the subjectmovement automatically to focus onit continuously.

*1 For some subjects, the frame may not appear or may

take some time to appear.*2 If the frame blinks in red, the camera cannot focus. Try

refocusing on the subject.

To focus on a moving subjectTo focus on a moving subjectcontinuously (AF Tracking)continuously (AF Tracking)1 Hold the camera to align the AF target mark on the

subject and press theA button.

2 When the camera recognizes the subject, the AFtarget mark automatically tracks the subject movementto focus on it continuously.

3 To cancel the tracking, press theA button.

Depending on the subjects or the shooting conditions,the camera may be unable to lock the focus or fail totrack the subject movement.

When the camera fails to track the subject movement,the AF target mark changes to red.

Selecting the method for measuring theSelecting the method for measuring thebrightness [ESP/brightness [ESP/nn]]I (Shooting menu 1) ESP/n


ESP

Shoots to obtain a balancedbrightness over the entire screen(Meters the brightness at the centerand surrounding areas of the screen

separately).

5 (spot)

Shoots the subject at the center

during backlighting (Meters thebrightness at the center of thescreen).

When set to [ESP], the center may appear dark whenshooting against strong backlighting.

Shooting at higher magnifications than Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is too

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Shooting at higher magnifications thanShooting at higher magnifications thanoptical zoom [Digital Zoom]optical zoom [Digital Zoom]I (Shooting menu 1) Digital Zoom


Off Disable digital zoom.

On Enable digital zoom.

[Digital Zoom] is not available when [a SuperMacro] (p. 29) is selected.

The option selected for [Digital Zoom] affects theappearance of the zoom bar.To take larger images (p. 18)

Reducing the blur caused by theReducing the blur caused by thecamera shake when shootingcamera shake when shooting[Image Stabilizer] (still images)/[Image Stabilizer] (still images)/[IS Movie Mode] (movies)[IS Movie Mode] (movies)J (Shooting menu 2) Image Stabilizer (still images)/

A (Movie menu) IS Movie Mode (movies)


Off

The image stabilizer is deactivated.

This is recommended for shootingwhen the camera is fixed in place ona tripod or other stable surface.

On The image stabilizer is activated.

Default setting[Image Stabilizer] [On], [IS Movie Mode] [Off]

There may be a noise coming from inside the camera

when the shutter button is pressed with [ImageStabilizer] (still images) set to [On].

Images may not be stabilized if camera shake is toosevere.

When the shutter speed is extremely slow, such aswhen taking pictures at night, [Image Stabilizer] (stillimages) may not be as effective.

Using the assist lamp for shooting aUsing the assist lamp for shooting adark subject [AF Illuminat.]dark subject [AF Illuminat.]J (Shooting menu 2) AF Illuminat.


Off The AF illuminator is not used.

OnWhen the shutter button is pressedhalfway down, the AF illuminatorturns on to aid focusing.

AF illuminator

Viewing the image immediately after Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]

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Viewing the image immediately afterViewing the image immediately aftershooting [Rec View]shooting [Rec View]J (Shooting menu 2) Rec View


Off

The image being recorded is not

displayed. This allows the userto prepare for the next shot whilefollowing the subject in the monitorafter shooting.

On

The image being recorded isdisplayed. This allows the user to

make a brief check of the image thatwas just taken.

Automatically rotating images shot withAutomatically rotating images shot withthe camera in a vertical position duringthe camera in a vertical position duringplayback [Pic O rientation]playback [Pic Orientation]J (Shooting menu 2)

Pic Orientation

During shooting, the [y] (p. 44) setting on theplayback menu is set automatically.

This function may not work properly if the camera isfacing up or down during shooting.


Off

Information about the vertical/horizontal orientation of the camera

during shooting is not recorded withimages. Images shot with the camerain a vertical position are not rotatedduring playback.

On

Information about the vertical/horizontal orientation of the cameraduring shooting is recorded with

images. Images are automaticallyrotated during playback.

Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]Displaying icon guides [Icon Guide]J (Shooting menu 2) Icon Guide


Off No icon guide is displayed.

On

The explanation of the selected iconwill be displayed when a shootingmode or function menu icon isselected (position the cursor on

the icon for a while to display theexplanation).

Icon guide

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manually.

Program AutoProgram Auto

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Imprinting the date of recordingImprinting the date of recording[Date Stamp][Date Stamp]J (Shooting menu 2) Date Stamp


Off Do not imprint the date.

On Stamp new photographs with thedate of recording.

When the date and time are not set, [Date Stamp]cannot be set.Date, time, time zone, and language (p. 15)

The date stamp can not be deleted.

[Date Stamp] is not available in [Panorama] or [3D]

mode.

Recording sound when shootingRecording sound when shooting

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movies [movies [RR]]A (Movie menu) R


Off No sound is recorded.

On Sound is recorded.

Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing Functions

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Menus for Playback, Editing, and Printing FunctionsMenus for Playback, Editing, and Printing FunctionsThe default settings of the function are highlighted in

.

Data must be created with the [ib] (PC software)before using some functions.

Refer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for detailson how to use the [ib] (PC software).

For details on installing the [ib] (PC software), seeSetting up using the supplied CD (p. 13).

Playing back p ictures automaticallyPlaying back pictures automatically[Slideshow][Slideshow]q (Playback menu) Slideshow


SlideAll/Event/

Collection

*1

Selects the contentto be included in the

slideshow.

BGM

Off/Cosmic/

Breeze/Mellow/Dreamy/Urban

Selects the backgroundmusic options.

TypeNormal/Fader/Zoom

Selects the type oftransition effect usedbetween slides.

Start Starts the slideshow.

*1 The [Collection] that has been created with the [ib] (PC

software) and imported back from a computer can play

back.

During a slideshow, pressI to advance one frame,H to go back one frame.

Searching for images and playing backSearching for images and playing backthe related images [Photo Surfing]the related images [Photo Surfing]q (Playback menu) Photo Surfing

In [Photo Surfing], images can be searched and relatedimages can be played back by selecting the related items.

To start [Photo Surfing]To start [Photo Surfing]Press theA button to start [Photo Surfing].

When a related item of the image displayed is selectedwithFG, images related to the item are displayed in thelower part of the monitor. UseHI to display an image.To select related items that are not displayed, press theA button when selecting an item.

To stop [Photo Surfing]To stop [Photo Surfing]To stop [Photo Surfing], useFG to select [ALL], thenpress theA button.

Related items

Images corresponding the

related items

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Using the [ib] (PC software) andUsing the [ib] (PC software) and Cropping image [Cropping image [PP]]

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importing data back to the cameraimporting data back to the cameraRefer to the [ib] (PC software) help guide for detailson how to use the [ib] (PC software).

The [ib] (PC software) may not work properly on thepictures edited by other application software.

The following [Photo Surfing] functions can beperformed when data created with the [ib] (PCsoftware) is imported back to the camera.Information of persons or shooting locations and new

Collections can be added in the related items.

Changing the image size [Changing the image size [QQ]]q (Playback menu) Edit Q


C 640 x 480This saves a high-resolution imageas a separate image with a smallersize for use in e-mail attachments

and other applications.E 320 x 240

1 UseHIto select an image.

2 UseFG to select an image size and press theAbutton.

The resized image is saved as a separate image.

q (Playback menu) Edit P

1 UseHIto select an image, and press theA button.

2 Use the zoom lever to select the size of the cropping

frame, and useFGHIto move the frame.

Cropping frame

OKSet

3 Press theA button after you have selected the areato trim.

The edited image is saved as a separate image.

Adding sound to still images [Adding sound to still images [RR]]q (Playback menu) Edit R

1 UseHI to select an image.

2 Aim the microphone toward the sound source.

Microphone


Recording starts.

The camera adds (records) sound for approx.4 seconds while playing back the image.

Retouching the skin and eyesRetouching the skin and eyes

Brightening areas that are darkBrightening areas that are dark

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[Beauty Fix][Beauty Fix]q (Playback menu) Edit Beauty Fix

Depending on the picture, the editing may not beeffective.


All

[Clear Skin], [Sparkle

Eye] and [Dramatic Eye]are applied together.

Clear Skin Soft/Avg/Hard

Makes skin look smoothand translucent. Select

the correction effectfrom 3 levels.

Sparkle Eye Enhances the contrastof the eyes.

Dramatic Eye Enlarges the subjectseyes.

1 UseFG to select a correction item, and press theAbutton.

2 UseHI to select an image for retouching, and presstheA button.

The retouched image is saved as a separateimage.

When [Clear Skin] is selectedWhen [Clear Skin] is selectedUseFG to select the retouching level, and press theA button.

Clear Skin

MENU OKSetBack

Avg

SoftSoft

Hard

due to backlight or other reasonsdue to backlight or other reasons[Shadow Adj][Shadow Adj]q (Playback menu) Edit Shadow Adj



Depending on the picture, the editing may not beeffective.

The retouching process may lower the imageresolution.

Retouching red eyes in flash shootingRetouching red eyes inflash shooting[Redeye Fix][Redeye Fix]q (Playback menu) Edit Redeye Fix



Depending on the picture, the editing may not be

effective.

The retouching process may lower the image

resolution.

Erasing images [Erase]Erasing images [Erase]q (Playback menu) Erase


All EraseAll images in the internal memory orcard will be erased.

Sel. ImageImages are individually selected anderased.

Erase Deletes the image displayed.

When erasing pictures in the internal memory, do notinsert the card into the camera

Saving print settings to the image dataSaving print settings to the image data[P i t O d ]

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insert the card into the camera.

Protected images cannot be erased.

To individually select and erase imagesTo individually select and erase images[Sel. Image][Sel. Image]1 UseFGto select [Sel. Image], and press theA button.

2 UseHIto select the image to be erased, and presstheA button to add aR mark to the image.

Turn the zoom lever to the W end to display anindex view. Images can be quickly selected usingtheFGHI buttons. Turn to the T end to return

to the single frame display.

R mark

MENUOK

Sel. Image

Erase/Cancel

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3 Repeat Step2 to select the images to be erased,and then press the button to erase the selectedimages.

4 UseFG to select [Yes], and press theA button.

The images with aR mark are erased.

To erase all images [All Erase]To erase all images [All Erase]1 UseFGto select [All Erase], and press theA button.

2 UseFG to select [Yes], and press theA button.

[Print Order][Print Order]q (Playback menu) Print Order

Print reservations (DPOF) (p. 55)

Print reservation can be set only for still images thatare recorded to the card.

Protecting images [Protecting images [RR]]q (Playback menu) R

Protected images cannot be erased by [Erase] (p. 21,

43), [Sel. Image] (p. 44), or [All Erase] (p. 44), butall images are erased by [Memory Format]/[Format](p. 45).

1 UseHIto select an image.


Press theA button again to cancel the settings.

3 If necessary, repeat Steps1 and2 to protect otherimages, and press the button.

Rotating images [Rotating images [yy]]q (Playback menu) y


2 Press theA button to rotate the image.

3 If necessary, repeat Steps1 and2 to make settingsfor other images, and press the button.

The new picture orientations will be saved even after

the power is turned off.

Menus for Other Camera SettingsMenus for Other Camera Settings

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The default settings of the function are highlighted in .

Copying images in the internal memoryCopying images in the internal memoryto the card [Backup]to the card [Backup]r (Settings 1) Backup


Yes Backs up image data in the internalmemory to the card.

No Cancels the backup.

Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi]Using an Eye-Fi card [Eye-Fi]r (Settings 1) Eye-Fi


Off Disable Eye-Fi communication.

On Enable Eye-Fi communication.

When using an Eye-Fi card, read the Eye-Fi cardinstruction manual carefully, and comply with theinstructions.

Use the Eye-Fi card in compliance with the laws andregulations of the country where the camera is used.

In locations such as on an airplane, where the Eye-Ficommunication is prohibited, remove the Eye-Fi cardfrom the camera, or set [Eye-fi] to [Off].

This camera does not support the Eye-Fi cardsEndless mode.

Erasing data com pletelyErasing data completely[Memory Format]/[Format][Memory Format]/[Format]r (Settings 1) Memory Format/Format

Before formatting, check that no important data is leftin the internal memory or card.

Cards must be formatted with this camera beforefirst use or after being used with other cameras orcomputers.

Be sure to remove the card before formatting theinternal memory.


Yes

Completely erases the image data

in the internal memory or card(including protected images).

No Cancels formatting.

Selecting a method for connectingSelecting a method for connectingthe camera to other devices

Turning on the camera with theTurning on the camera with theqqbutton [q Power On]

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the camera to other devicesthe camera to other devices[USB Connection][USB Connection]r (Settings 1) USB Connection


AutoWhen the camera is connected toanother device, the settings selectionscreen is displayed.

StorageSelect when connecting the camerato a computer via a storage device.

MTP

Select when transferring imageswithout using the supplied [ib] (PC

software) on Windows Vista/Windows 7.

PrintSelect when connecting to aPictBridge-compatible printer.

System requirementsSystem requirementsWindows : Windows XP Home Edition/Professional (SP1 or later)/

Vista/Windows 7

Macintosh : Mac OS X v10.3 or later

When using another system other than Windows XP

(SP2 or later)/Windows Vista/Windows 7, set to[Storage].

Even if a computer has USB ports, proper operation

is not guaranteed in the following cases:

Computers with USB ports installed using anexpansion card, etc.

Computers without a factory-installed OS andhome-built computers

button [button [qqPower On]Power On]r (Settings 1) q Power On


No

The camera is not turned on. To turn

on the camera, press thenbutton.

YesPress and hold theq button to turnthe camera on in the playback mode.

Saving the mode when the camera isSaving the mode when the camera isturned off [Keepturned off [KeepzzSettings]Settings]r (Settings 1) KeepzSettings


Yes

The shooting mode is saved when

the camera is turned off and isreactivated the next time the camerais turned on.

NoThe shooting mode is set to P modewhen the camera is turned on.

Choosing the opening screen displayChoosing the opening screen display[Pw On Setup][Pw On Setup]r (Settings 1) Pw On Setup


Off No opening screen is displayed.

OnThe opening screen is displayed

when the camera is turned on.

Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings]Selecting the camera sound and its volume [Sound Settings]s (S tti 2) S d S tti

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s (Settings 2) Sound Settings


Sound Type 1/2/3 Selects the camera sounds (operation sounds, shutter sound, andwarning sound).

q Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Selects the image playback volume.

Volume 0/1/2/3/4/5 Selects the operation volume of camera buttons.

Resetting the file names of pictures [File Name]Resetting thefile names of pictures [File Name]s (Settings 2)

File Name

Month: 1 to C

(A=October,

B=November,

C=December)

Day: 01 to 31

Pmdd

Folder name Folder name File name

DCIM 100OLYMP

999OLYMP

Pmdd0001.jpg

Pmdd9999.jpg

Automatic

numbering

Automatic

numbering


Reset

This resets the sequential numberfor the folder name and file name

whenever a new card is inserted.*1This is useful when grouping images

on separate cards.

Auto

Even when a new card is inserted,this continues the numbering forthe folder name and file name fromthe previous card. This is useful for

managing all image folder namesand files names with sequentialnumbers.

*1

The number for the folder name is reset to 100, and theone for the file name is reset to 0001.

Adjusting the image processingAdjusting the image processingfunction [Pixel Mapping]

Adjusting the brightness of the monitorAdjusting the brightness of the monitor[s]

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function [Pixel Mapping]function [Pixel Mapping]s (Settings 2) Pixel Mapping

This function has already been adjusted at factoryshipping, and no adjustment is needed rightafter purchase. Approximately once a year is

recommended.

For best results, wait at least one minute after taking

or viewing pictures before performing pixel mapping.If the camera is turned off during pixel mapping, besure to perform it again.

To adjust the image processing functionTo adjust the image processing functionPress theA button when [Start] (Submenu 2) isdisplayed.

The check and adjustment of the image processingfunction starts.

[[ss]]s (Settings 2) s

To adjust the monitor brightnessTo adjust the monitor brightness1 UseFG to adjust the brightness while viewing the

screen, and then press theA button.

MENU OKSetBack

s

Playing back images on a TV [TV O ut]Playing back images on a TV [TV Out]s (Settings 2) TV Out


Video OutNTSC

Connecting the camera to a TV in North America, Taiwan, Korea, Japan,and so on.

PAL Connecting the camera to a TV in European countries, China, and so on.

HDMI Out480p/576p, 720p,1080i

Set the signal format to be given priority. If the TV setting does not match,

it is changed automatically.

HDMI ControlOff Operate with the camera.

On Operate with the TV remote control.

The factory default settings differ according to the region where the camera is sold.

To play back camera images on a TVTo play back camera images on a TV Connection via AV cable

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1 Use the camera to select the same video signal system as the one of connected TV ([NTSC]/[PAL]).

2 Connect the TV and camera.

Connect to the TV video input

jack (yellow) and audio input jack

(white).

Multi-connector

AV cable (supplied)

Open the connector coverin the direction of the arrow.

Connection via HDMI cable

1 On the camera, select the digital signal format that will be connected ([480p/576p]/[720p]/[1080i]).

2 Connect the TV and camera.

3 Turn on the TV, and change INPUT to VIDEO (an input jack connected to the camera).4 Turn on the camera, and useHIto select the image for playback.

The TV video signal system varies depending on the countries and regions. Before viewing camera images on your

TV, select the video output according to your TVs video signal type.

When the camera is connected to the computer by the USB cable, do not connect the HDMI cable to the camera.

Connect to the HDMI

connector on the TV.

HDMI micro

connector

(type D)

HDMI cable (sold separately: CB-HD1)

Open the connector cover

in the direction of the arrow.

Type A

For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TVs instruction manual.

When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, the HDMI cable will take priority.

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When the camera and TV are connected by both an AV cable and an HDMI cable, the HDMI cable will take priority.

Depending on the TVs settings, the displayed images and information may become cropped.

To operate images with the TV remote controlTo operate images with the TV remote control1 Set [HDMI Control] to [On], and turn off the camera.

2 Connect the camera and TV with an HDMI cable. Connection via HDMI cable (p. 49)

3 First turn on the TV, and then turn on the camera.

Operate by following the operation guide that is displayed on the TV.

With some TVs, operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control even though the operation guide isdisplayed on the screen.

If operations cannot be performed with the TV remote control, set [HDMI Control] to [Off] and operate using the

camera.

Saving battery power between shotsSaving battery power between shots[Power Save][Power Save]s (Settings 2) Power Save


Off Cancels [Power Save].

On

When the camera is not being usedfor approx. 10 seconds, the monitorautomatically turns off to save

battery power.

To resume standby modeTo resume standby modePress any button.

Changing the display language [Changing the display language [ll]]s (Settings 2) l


Languages

The language for the menus and

error messages displayed on themonitor is selected.

Setting the date and time [Setting the date and time [XX]]t (Settings 3) X

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t (Settings 3) X

Date, time, time zone, and language (p. 15).

To check the date and timeTo check the date and timePress the INFO button while the camera is turned off. The current time is displayed for approx. 3 seconds.

Choosing hom e and alternate time zones [World Time]Choosing home and alternate time zones [World Time]t (Settings 3) World Time

You will not be able to select a time zone using [World Time] if the camera clock has not first been set using [X].


Home/Alternate

x The time in the home time zone (the time zone selected forx in submenu 2).

zThe time in the travel destination time zone (the time zone selected forz insubmenu 2).

x*1 Select the home time zone (x).

z*1, 2 Select the travel destination time zone (z).

*1

In areas where daylight saving time is in effect, useFG to turn daylight saving time ([Summer]) on.*2 When you select a time zone, the camera automatically calculates the time difference between the selected zone andthe home time zone (x) to display the time in the travel destination time zone (z).

Restoring data in the camera [Reset Database]Restoring data in the camera [Reset Database]t (Settings 3) Reset Database

Playback will become available by performing [Data Repair] when the Photo surfing function is not activatedproperly. However, data such as collections and other groups created with the [ib] (PC software) is deleted from the

database in the camera.Import the data back into the camera from a computer to playback the data created with the [ib] (PC software).

PrintingPrinting

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Direct printing (PictBridge*1)

By connecting the camera to a PictBridge-compatible

printer, you can print images directly without using acomputer.

To find out if your printer supports PictBridge, refer to theprinters instruction manual.

*1 PictBridge is a standard for connecting digitalcameras and printers of different makers andprinting out pictures directly.

The printing modes, paper sizes, and other

parameters that can be set with the camera varydepending on the printer that is used. For details,refer to the printers instruction manual.

For details on the available paper types, loading

paper, and installing ink cassettes, refer to theprinters instruction manual.

Printing images at the printers

standard settings [Easy Print]

In the setup menu, set [USB Connection] to [Print].USB Connection (p. 46)

1 Display the image to be printed on themonitor.

Viewing images (p. 20)

2 Turn on the printer, and then connect theprinter and camera.

USB cable

(supplied)

Multi-connector

Open the connector cover

in the direction of the arrow.

OKCustom Print

Easy Print Start

I button

3 PressI to start printing.

4 To print another image, useHI to select animage, and press theA button.

To exit printingTo exit printingAfter a selected image is displayed on the screen,disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.

Changing the printers settings for

printing [Custom Print]

5 UseFG to select the [Borderless] or [Pics/Sheet] settings, and press theA button.

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1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 for [Easy Print] (p. 52).

2 Press theA button.3 UseFG to select the print mode, and press

theA button.


PrintThis prints the image selected inStep 6.

All PrintThis prints all images stored in theinternal memory or card.

Multi PrintThis prints one image in a multiple

layout format.

All IndexThis prints an index of all images

stored in the internal memory or card.

Print Order*1This prints images based on the printreservation data on the card.

*1 [Print Order] is available only when print reservations

have been made. Print Reservations (DPOF) (p. 55)

4 UseFG to select [Size] (Submenu 3), andpressI.

If the [Printpaper] screen is not displayed, the [Size],[Borderless], and [Pics/Sheet] are set to the printers

standard.

Printpaper

Size Borderless

Standard

OKSetMENUBack

StandardStandard


Off/On*1

The image is printed with a borderaround it ([Off]).The image is printed to fill the entire

paper ([On]).

(The number of

images per sheetvaries dependingon the printer.)

The number of images per sheet([Pics/Sheet]) is selectable only when[Multi Print] is selected in Step 3.

*1 The available settings for [Borderless] vary depending

on the printer.If [Standard] is selected in Steps 4 and 5, the imageis printed at the printers standard settings.


7 PressF to make a print reservation for thecurrent image.

PressG to make the detailed printer settingsfor the current image.

To make the detailed printer settingsTo make the detailed printer settings1 UseFGHI to select the setting, and press theA button.


Print

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option are saved in the image on the card. This enableseasy printing at a printer or print shop supporting DPOFby using only the print reservations on the card without a

computer or a camera.*1 DPOF is a standard for storing automatic printout

information from digital cameras.

Print reservations can be set only for the imagesstored on the card.

DPOF reservations set by another DPOF devicecannot be changed by this camera. Make changesusing the original device. Making new DPOFreservations with this camera will erase the

reservations made by the other device.

DPOF print reservations can be made for up to 999images per card.

Single-frame print reservations [

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1 Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [

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message is displayed on the screen, and you are unsureof what to do, refer to the information below to fix the

problem(s).

Troubleshooting

BatteryBatteryThe camera does not work even when batteries areinstalled.

Insert recharged batteries in the correct direction.

Inserting the battery and card (p. 11), Charging

the battery with the included USB-AC adapter (p.12), Setting up using the supplied CD (p. 13)

Battery performance may have been reducedtemporarily due to low temperature. Take thebatteries out of the camera, and warm them byputting them in your pocket for a while.

Card/Internal memoryCard/Internal memoryAn error message is displayed.

Error message (p. 58)Shutter buttonShutter buttonNo picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.

Cancel sleep mode.To save battery power, the camera automaticallygoes into sleep mode and the monitor turns offif there is no operation for 3 minutes when the

camera is turned on. No picture is taken even if

the shutter button is fully pressed in this mode.Operate the zoom lever or other buttons to restorethe camera from sleep mode before taking apicture. If the camera is left for another 12 minutes,

it automatically turns off. Press then buttonto turn the camera on.

Press theq button to switch to the shootingmode.

Wait until#(flash charge) stops blinking before

taking pictures.

temperature may increase, resulting in automaticshutdown. If this occurs, remove the battery fromthe camera and wait until the camera has sufficiently

cooled. The cameras external temperature mayalso increase during use, however this is normal anddoes not indicate malfunction.

MonitorMonitorDifficult to see.

Condensation may have occurred. Turn off thepower, and wait for the camera body to becomeacclimated to the surrounding temperature and dry

out before taking pictures.Vertical lines appear on the screen.

This condition may occur when the camera ispointed at an extremely bright subject under a clearsky and so on. The lines do not appear, however,in the final image.

The light is caught in the picture. Shooting with fl ash in dark situations results inan image with many fl ash refl ections on dust in

the air.Date and time functionDate and time functionDate and time settings return to the default setting.

If the batteries are removed and left out of thecamera for about 3 days*2, the date and time settingsreturn to the default setting, and must be reset.*2 The time until the date and time settings return to

the default setting varies depending on how long

the batteries have been loaded.

Date, time, time zone, and language (p. 15)

MiscellaneousMiscellaneousThe camera makes a noise when taking pictures.

The camera may activate the lens and make anoise even if no operation is performed. This

is because the camera automatically performsactions of auto focus as far as it is ready to shoot.

Error message

When one of the messages below is displayed on themonitor, check the corrective action.

Error message Corrective action

The Image Cannot

Problem with selected imageUse photo retouch software, etc. to

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,

Error message Corrective action

Card Error

Card problemInsert a new card.

Write Protect

Card problemThe card write-protect switch isset to the LOCK side. Release

the switch.

Memory Full

Internal memory problem Insert a card.

Erase unwanted images.*1

Card Full

Card problem Replace the card. Erase unwanted images.*1

Card Setup

OKSet

Format

Power OffPower Off

Card problemUseFG to select [Format], and

press theA button. Next, useFG to select [Yes], and press theA button.*2

Memory Setup

OK

Memory Format

Set

Power OffPower Off

Internal memory problem

UseFG to select [MemoryFormat], and press theA button.Next, useFG to select [Yes], andpress theA button.*2

No Picture

Internal memory/Card problem

Take pictures before viewing them.

Picture Error

Problem with selected imageUse photo retouch software, etc.to view the image on a computer.If the image still cannot be viewed,

the imagefi

le is corrupted.

The Image CannotBe Edited

pedit the image on a computer.

Battery Empty

Battery problemCharge the battery.

No Connection

Connection problemConnect the camera and computeror printer correctly.

No Paper

Printer problem

Load paper into the printer.

No Ink

Printer problemRefill the ink in the printer.

Jammed

Printer problemRemove the jammed paper.

Settings

Changed*3

Printer problemReturn to the status where theprinter can be used.

Print Error

Printer problemTurn off the camera and printer,check the printer for any problems,

and then turn the power on again.

Cannot Print*4Problem with selected imageUse a computer to print.

*1 Before erasing important images, download them to a

computer.*2 All data will be erased.*3 This is displayed, for instance, when the printers paper

tray has been removed. Do not operate the printer while

making the print settings on the camera.*4

This camera may be unable to print images taken byother cameras.

Shooting tips

When you are unsure of how to take a picture that youenvision, refer to the information below.

Object with no vertical lines*1

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Focusing

Focusing on the subject

Taking a picture of a subject not in the centerof the screen

After focusing on an object at the same distanceas the subject, compose the shot, and take thepicture.

Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 17)

Set [AF Mode] (p. 37) to [Face/iESP] Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p. 37)

The camera tracks the subject movementautomatically to focus on it continuously.

Taking a picture of a shadowy subject

Using the AF illuminator makes focusing easier.

[AF Illuminat.] (p. 38)

Taking a picture of subjects where autofocus

is difficultIn the following cases, after focusing on an object(by pressing the shutter button halfway down) withhigh contrast at the same distance as the subject,compose the shot, and take the picture.

Subjects with low contrast

When extremely bright objects

appear in the center of the screen

*1 It is also effective to compose the shot by holding thecamera vertically to focus, and then returning to the

horizontal position to take the picture.

When objects are at different

distances

Fast-moving object

The subject is not in the center of

the frame

Camera shake

Taking pictures without camera shake

Taking pictures using exposure compensation(p. 30)

Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen fortaking the picture. Normally, taking pictures of white

subjects