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GC-X1
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
INSTRUCTIONS
ENGLISH
STILL CAMERA
LYT0544-001C
EN
2 EN
Dear Customer,
Thank you for purchasing the Digital Still Camera. Before use, please read the safety information and
precautions contained in the following pages to ensure safe use of your new camcorder.
Using This Instruction Manual
All major sections and subsections are listed in the Table Of Contents ( pg. 8, 9).
Notes appear after most subsections. Be sure to read these as well.
Basic and advanced features/operation are separated for easier reference.
It is recommended that you . . .
.... refer to “CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS” ( pg. 10 – 17) and
familiarize yourself with button locations, etc. before use.
.... read thoroughly the Safety Precautions and Safety Instructions that follow. They contain extremely
important information regarding the safe use of your new camcorder.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
WARNING:
TO PREVENT FIRE OR SHOCK
HAZARD, DO NOT EXPOSE
THIS UNIT TO RAIN OR
MOISTURE.
NOTES:
The rating plate (serial number plate) and
safety caution are on the bottom and/or the
back of the main unit.
The rating plate (serial number plate) of the
AC Power Adapter is on its bottom.
You are recommended to carefully read the cautions on pages 88, 89 before use.
This camera is designed to be used with PAL-
type colour television signals. It cannot be used
for playback with a television of a different
standard. However, shooting and LCD monitor
playback are possible anywhere.
CAUTIONS:
To prevent shock, do not open the cabinet.
No user serviceable parts inside. Refer
servicing to qualified personnel.
When you are not using the AC Power
Adapter for a long period of time, it is
recommended that you disconnect the power
cord from AC outlet.
IMPORTANT (For Customers in U.K.)
Connection to the mains supply in the United
Kingdom.
DO NOT cut off the mains plug from this
equipment. If the plug fitted is not suitable for
the power points in your home or the cable is
too short to reach a power point, then obtain an
appropriate safety approved extension lead or
consult your dealer.
BE SURE to replace the fuse only with an
identical approved type, as originally fitted,
and to replace the fuse cover.
If nonetheless the mains plug is cut off ensure to
remove the fuse and dispose of the plug
immediately, to avoid a possible shock hazard
by inadvertent connection to the mains supply.
If this product is not supplied fitted with a mains
plug then follow the instructions given below:
DO NOT make any connection to the Larger
Terminal coded E or Green.
The wires in the mains lead are coloured in
accordance with the following code:
Blue to N (Neutral) or Black
Brown to L (Live) or Red
If these colours do not correspond with the
terminal identifications of your plug, connect as
follows:
Blue wire to terminal coded N (Neutral) or
coloured black.
Brown wire to terminal coded L (Live) or
coloured Red.
If in doubt — consult a competent electrician.
EN 3
This unit is produced to comply with Standard
IEC Publ. 65.
SOME DO’S AND DON’TS ON THE SAFE USE
OF EQUIPMENT
This equipment has been designed and manufactured to meet international safety standards
but, like any electrical equipment, care must be taken if you are to obtain the best results and
safety is to be assured.
DO
read the operating instructions before you attempt to use the equipment.
DO ensure that all electrical connections (including the mains plug, extension leads and interconnections
between pieces of equipment) are properly made and in accordance with the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions. Switch off and withdraw the mains plug when making or changing connections.
DO consult your dealer if you are ever in doubt about the installation, operation or safety of your equip-
ment.
DO be careful with glass panels or doors on equipment.
DON’T continue to operate the equipment if you are in any doubt about it working normally, or if it is
damaged in any way — switch off, withdraw the mains plug and consult your dealer.
DON’T remove any fixed cover as this may expose dangerous voltages.
DON’T leave equipment switched on when it is unattended unless it is specifically stated that it is designed
for unattended operation or has a standby mode. Switch off using the switch on the equipment and
make sure that your family knows how to do this. Special arrangements may need to be made for
infirm or handicapped people.
DON’T use equipment such as personal stereos or radios so that you are distracted from the requirements
of road safety. It is illegal to watch television whilst driving.
DON’T listen to headphones at high volume, as such use can permanently damage your hearing.
DON’T obstruct the ventilation of the equipment, for example with curtains or soft furnishings. Overheating
will cause damage and shorten the life of the equipment.
DON’T use makeshift stands and NEVER fix legs with wood screws — to ensure complete safety always fit
the manufacturer’s approved stand or legs with the fixings provided according to the instructions.
DON’T allow electrical equipment to be exposed to rain or moisture.
ABOVE ALL
NEVER let anyone especially children push anything into holes, slots or any other opening in the case
— this could result in a fatal electrical shock;
NEVER guess or take chances with electrical equipment of any kind — it is better to be safe than sorry!
4 EN
QUICK START
Power outlet
Connect the Camera to a Power
Outlet. ( pg. 20)
1
Open the connector cover on the rear of the
camera.
2
Connect the DC cord to the DC input
connector.
3
Connect the DC cord to the DC input
connector on the AC adapter.
4
Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
The power lamp lights.
Power lamp
Power cord
AC adapter
(AA-V37)
DC input connector
DC cord
EN 5
Insert the Memory card. ( pg. 22)
1
Open the Memory card cover.
Slide the knob to the open position.
2
Insert the Memory card.
Insert the card so that the contact surface is
facing up and the notch on the card is on the
right.
3
Close the Memory card cover.
Slide the knob to the close position.
Memory card (3.3V type)
Memory card cover
Knob
EN 7
Three high-quality still image shooting modes
1. 6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) ( pg. 46)
This mode collects twice as much image data by
using two exposures (with the CCD shifted one
pixel for the second exposure), resulting in an
image consisting of 6 million pixels, or twice as
many in normal mode.
2. DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) ( pg. 47)
This mode uses two exposures, one with the
exposure adjusted for the dark portions of the
image, and one with the exposure adjusted for the
bright portions of the image. By using the image
data from both exposures, it is possible to achieve a
wide dynamic range that was previously impossible.
This mode avoids pictures where part of the image
is blacked out or whited out, which occurs easily
with conventional digital cameras.
3. NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode) ( pg. 48)
This mode uses several exposures to collect a large
amount of image information, then extracts the
signal components and eliminates the noise
components. This mode eliminates electronic noise,
which occurs easily with conventional digital
cameras.
Video Shooting
This feature is useful, if you want to send a short
video by e-mail.
Collage shooting
This feature allows you to combine a subject with a
previously photographed background with a simple
operation.
MAJOR FEATURES
Using the SmartMedia™ card* increases
photo capacity
This unit is compatible with SmartMedia™ cards*
(optional), which can be used to increase the
number of pictures that can be taken.
* “SmartMedia™ card” (which is described as
“Memory card” in this instruction manual) is a
trademark of Toshiba Corporation.
Before taking important photos
When you need to take an important photo,
always take a test photo first and confirm that the
camera is operating normally.
Memory card is not installed when this unit is
purchased. Be sure to install a Memory card
before taking photos.
Before shooting, always confirm how much
memory is remaining from the memory card.
We cannot bear any responsibility for an inability
to shoot, record, or playback material normally in
the event of a problem with a digital video
camera, Memory card, etc.
Store backups of important photos on a personal
computer, etc. We cannot bear any responsibility
for pictures stored in memory that are lost or
altered.
Copyrights
You may only use material that you photograph or
record with this digital camera for your own
personal use, and not in any way that infringes on
the copyrights of a third party. (Note that some
performances and exhibits have restrictions against
photography, even if only for your personal use.)
8 EN
CONTENTS
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 2
QUICK START 4
MAJOR FEATURES 7
CONTENTS 8
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS 10
GETTING STARTED 18
Charging the Battery ..................................................................................................... 18
Installing a Charged Battery .......................................................................................... 19
Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet .................................................................... 20
Attaching the Hand strap .............................................................................................. 21
Attaching the Lens Cover .............................................................................................. 21
Inserting the Memory Card ........................................................................................... 22
Formatting a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 23
BASIC OPERATION 24
Viewfinder .................................................................................................................... 24
Shutter Button ............................................................................................................... 24
Good Photography Posture ........................................................................................... 25
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod ................................................................................ 25
Selecting the Shooting Mode ........................................................................................ 26
Zoom Shooting ............................................................................................................. 27
Selecting the Picture Size .............................................................................................. 28
Selecting the Picture Quality......................................................................................... 29
Full Auto Shooting ........................................................................................................ 30
Playing Back Still Pictures ............................................................................................. 31
Self Timer ..................................................................................................................... 32
Flash Shooting .............................................................................................................. 33
MANUAL SHOOTING 34
Manual Focus ............................................................................................................... 34
Iris Setting ..................................................................................................................... 35
Macro Shooting ............................................................................................................ 36
Exposure Control .......................................................................................................... 37
White Balance Adjustment ............................................................................................ 38
Manual White Balance Adjustment ............................................................................... 39
Sensitivity Setting .......................................................................................................... 40
Changing the Zoom Power While Shooting .................................................................. 41
Shooting Continuous Photos ......................................................................................... 42
Changing the AE/AF Area .............................................................................................. 43
Restoring the Default Settings ....................................................................................... 44
Collage Mode ............................................................................................................... 45
6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode) ...................................................................................... 46
DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode) ................................................................................... 47
NR Pro-Still (Noise Reduction Mode) ............................................................................ 48
Video Shooting ............................................................................................................. 49
PLAYBACK 50
Video Playback ............................................................................................................. 50
Display Mode during Playback ..................................................................................... 51
Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen ........................................................................... 51
Protecting Pictures ........................................................................................................ 52
Deleting Pictures .......................................................................................................... 53
Adding Special Effects ................................................................................................... 54
Inputting the Date ......................................................................................................... 56
Inputting the Calendar .................................................................................................. 57
Connecting the Camera to a TV .................................................................................... 58
EN 9
PROVIDED ACCESSORIES
Battery BN-V37
AC power adapter/
charger (AA-V37)
DC cable USB cable Video cable
CD-ROM Memory card (3.3V type) Hand strap Lens cover
PRINT 59
Connecting the Camera to a Printer .............................................................................. 59
Printing a Picture .......................................................................................................... 60
Printing by DPOF Setting .............................................................................................. 62
SUBSIDIARY SETTINGS 64
Changing Settings in the SET UP Menu ......................................................................... 64
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................. 66
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows
®
67
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
®
75
TROUBLESHOOTING 82
SPECIFICATIONS 86
CAUTIONS 88
INDEX 90
10 EN
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS
1 2 4 5
6 7 8 9 0 !
3
Front View
Top View
1
4
2 3
EN 11
Front View
1 Flash............................................ pg. 33
Use the flash when shooting in dark
conditions.
2 Flash sensor
This sensor is needed for adjusting the
brightness when using the flash.
3 Self timer lamp ............................ pg. 32
Blinks when the self timer is running.
4 Zoom lens ................................... pg. 30
Point the lens towards the subject when
taking a picture. Because the lens is
extremely vulnerable to damage from
physical impacts, handle it very carefully.
Striking or dropping the lens can damage
the lens.
Top View
1 Exposure control button (+/–) ..... pg. 37
Press this button to check the brightness
setting and to change the brightness setting
for shooting photos.
2 FOCUS button ............................ pg. 34
Press this button to check the current focus
mode or to change the focus mode.
3 Iris button ................................... pg. 35
Press this button to check the current iris
mode or to change the iris mode.
4 LCD panel ................................... pg. 14
Indicates the current mode through text
and symbols.
5 Shutter button ............................. pg. 24
This button has two modes: press it half
way to focus on the subject; press it all of
the way to shoot a photo.
6 Flash button ................................ pg. 33
Press this button to change the flash mode.
7 Self timer button ......................... pg. 32
Press this button to change the time setting
for the self timer.
8 Macro button .............................. pg. 36
Press this button to set macro mode.
9 Directional button (r t w e) ..... pg. 23
Press this button to make various settings
and selections.
0 ZOOM lever ......................... pg. 27, 51
Use this for zoom shooting and to adjust
the brightness of the LCD screen.
! MODE switch........................ pg. 31, 36
Use this switch to change shooting and
playback modes.
12 EN
1 2
3
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)
6
8 97 0
23
1 4
5
Rear View
Bottom View
EN 13
Rear View
1 Viewfinder
Look through here when framing and
focusing your shot.
2 DISPLAY button .................... pg. 31, 38
Press this button to turn the LCD screen on
and off, and to select the menu display in
camera mode and the index display in
playback mode.
3 EXE (execute) button ............. pg. 23, 50
This button is used to finalize selections on
each menu, and also serves as a video
playback button.
4 Lock button ................................. pg. 23
Hold down this button in order to turn the
Power dial.
5 Power dial ................................... pg. 23
Hold down the Lock button and turn this
dial to turn the power on and off and to
change the mode of the camera.
6 Shoot standby lamp (green) ........ pg. 30
The camera is ready to shoot a photo when
this lamp changes from flashing to steadily
on.
7 Connectors cover
Refer to the “Connectors” on the right.
8 Flash standby lamp (red) ............. pg. 33
The flash is ready when this lamp changes
from flashing to steadily on.
9 LCD screen ................................. pg. 15
The photo subject/playback picture is
displayed on this screen.
0 Hand strap/lens cover mount...... pg. 21
This is used to attach the hand strap or a
lens cover.
Bottom View
1 Battery cover .............................. pg. 19
Open this cover to replace the battery.
2 Tripod mount hole ...................... pg. 25
Use this hole to mount the camera on a
tripod. Use a tripod that does not have a
rotation stopper.
3 Memory card cover..................... pg. 22
Open this cover to install/remove a
Memory card.
Pull the cover to open.
VIDEO
PRINTER
DIGITAL
DC
1
2
3
4
1 VIDEO output connector ............ pg. 58
This is to connect to view picture on a TV.
2 PRINTER output connector ......... pg. 59
This is to connect an optional printer (GV-
SP2) to the camera via an optional cable.
3 DIGITAL output connector ... pg. 68, 76
This is to connect the camera to a personal
computer.
4 DC input connector .................... pg. 20
Power from the provided AC adapter (AA-
V37) is input here through a DC cord.
Connectors
14 EN
LCD Panel
1 Indicator of initial settings having been
changed
This indicator is displayed if the initial
settings have been changed.
2 Mode display
Displays the current mode.
3 Remaining battery power
indicator
This bar graph gives a rough indication of
how much battery power is remaining.
4 Flash indicator ............................ pg. 33
This indicator is displayed if the flash
button has been pressed and a mode that
generates a flash (auto, forced on, or red-
eye prevention) has been set.
5 Timer mode indicator ................. pg. 32
This indicator is displayed if the Self timer
button has been pressed and the timer
mode has been set to either “1 second” or
“8 seconds”.
6 Macro mode indicator ................ pg. 36
This indicator is displayed if the macro
button has been pressed and the macro
mode has been turned on.
7 Remaining photos counter
This indicates how many photos can still
be taken.
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)
1 2
3 4 5 6 7
Power Dial and Mode Display
The mode display appears on the LCD panel and screen, when the Power dial is set to certain position.
Refer to the chart below for each mode. Press the DSP button to display the image, when the Power dial is
set to “A”, “M” or “V”. Hold the Lock button down while turning the Power dial.
Power dial position LCD panel On-screen display Page
SET SET UP Displays the SET UP menu 16
B STILL PB Displays the playback image 31
OFF
A CAM AUTO Displays the image 30
M MANUAL Displays the image 34
V VIDEO Displays the image 49
EN 15
On-screen Display
During Shooting During Playback
During Shooting
1 Flash indicator ....................... pg. 33
Appears when the flash button has been
pressed and a mode that generates a flash
(auto, forced on, or red-eye prevention) has
been set.
2 Macro mode indicator
............ pg. 36
Appears when the macro button has been
pressed and the macro mode has been
turned on.
3 Indicator of initial settings having been
changed
Appears when the initial settings have been
changed. When the EXE button is pressed,
the changed settings are displayed.
4 Timer mode indicator
............. pg. 32
Appears when the Self timer button has
been pressed and the timer mode has been
set to either “1 second” or “8 seconds”.
5 Date display ................................ pg. 66
Depending on the setting, there are three
different types of date displays: Year/
Month/Day, Month/Day/Year, and Day/
Month/Year.
During Playback
1 Picture size indicator .................. pg. 28
: 640 x 480
: 1024 x 768
: 2032 x 1536
2 Picture quality indicator ............. pg. 29
: standard quality
: fine quality
: uncompressed quality
3 Image position indicator
Indicates the current position of the
displayed image in the memory.
4
indicator ................................. pg. 62
Appears for a picture for which DPOF was
set.
5
indicator .................................. pg. 53
Appears for a picture selected for deletion.
6
indicator ................................. pg. 52
Appears for a protected picture.
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EXE
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CAMERA SETTING
W. BALANCE
SENS.
TELEPHOTO
M. DRIVE
AE/AF
CLEAR
AUTO
80
1X
OFF
MULTI
EXE
SET UP
FRAME
QUALITY
BEEP VOL.
Q. REVIEW
FORMAT
2032X1536
FINE
HIGH
ON
EXE
DATE/TIME
EXE
Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of
operation.
pg. 28
pg. 29
pg. 65
pg. 65
Refer to the following pages for a detailed description of
operation.
pg. 38
pg. 40
pg. 41
pg. 42
pg. 43
Menu Screens
SET UP Menu Screen
Turn the Power dial to “SET” to display the SET UP screen.
CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen
Turn the Power dial to “M”, then press the DSP button until the CAMERA SETTING screen appears.
To turn off the menu screen, press the DSP button.
CONTROLS, CONNECTORS AND INDICATORS (cont.)
pg. 23
pg. 66
pg. 44
1/750
+0.5
F2.8/3.8
2.4m/8ft
W. BALANCE
SENS.
TELEPHOTO
M. DRIVE
AE/AF
AUTO
80
1X
OFF
MULTI
CAMERA SETTING Confirmaton Screen
Turn the Power dial to “M”, then press the DSP button to turn on the LCD screen and hold down the EXE
button. The CAMERA SETTING confirmation screen is displayed while the EXE button is held down. The
confirmation screen will not appear when the LCD screen is turned on without on-screen display.
Iris ( pg. 35)
Focus ( pg. 34)
Shutter speed
(automatic setting)
Exposure ( pg. 37)
EN 17
STILL DELETE
THIS PIC.
ALL
SELECT
EXE
EXE
EXE
VIDEO DELETE
THIS PIC.
ALL
SELECT
EXE
EXE
EXE
STILL PROTECT
THIS PIC.
ALL
SELECT
EXE
EXE
EXE
VIDEO PROTECT
THIS PIC.
ALL
SELECT
EXE
EXE
EXE
DPOF SET UP
NEW/RESET
REVISE
FOR ALL
EXE
EXE
EXE
EDIT
EFFECT
DATE
NEXT
RETURN
OFF
OFF
EXE
EXE
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Playback Menu Screens
Turn the Power dial to “B” (playback), and then select each mode with the MODE switch.
The selected mode appears on the LCD screen.
STILL PLAYBACK STILL PROTECT STILL DELETE
( pg. 31) ( pg. 52) ( pg. 53)
VIDEO PLAY VIDEO PROTECT VIDEO DELETE
( pg. 50) ( pg. 52) ( pg. 53)
USB MODE EDIT DPOF SET
( pg. 71, 78) ( pg. 54)
No displays
( pg. 62)
NOTE:
It is not possible to change the settings on the
menu screen when the item's letters appear gray.
18 EN
GETTING STARTED
Charging the Battery
Charge the battery with the AC adapter (provided).
Power outlet
Battery BN-V37
Power cord
Power lamp
Charging lamp
Finish lamp
AC adapter
(AA-V37)
1
Connect the AC adapter's power cord to a
power outlet.
The “Power” lamp lights.
2
Install the battery.
The “Charging” lamp lights.
Charging is complete when the “Charging”
lamp turns off and the “Finish” lamp lights.
3
Remove the battery.
NOTES:
Approximate charging time is 90 minutes for one
battery (BN-V37). (at a temperature from 10°C to
35°C)
Charging is not possible if the DC cord is
connected to the AC adapter.
The battery is no longer usable, if the shooting
time is short with the battery fully charged.
Replace the battery with new one.
The Power dial can be turned to “ON” acciden-
tally, when you put the camera in a bag, etc.
If the camera is left turned on, the battery will be
used up and you will not be able to shoot a
photo. It is recommended to remove the battery
from the camera when you carry the camera.
Remove the battery.
Approximate number of pictures that can be taken
with a fully charged battery (BN-V37)
Maximum number:
50 pictures
(when shooting every 30 seconds at normal
temperature, with the flash, zooming, auto focus
and the LCD screen turned on)
NOTE:
Depending on the settings of the flash, zooming,
etc., the number of pictures that can be taken may
decrease.
EN 19
Installing a Charged Battery
The battery (provided) is not charged when the camera is purchased. Be sure to charge the battery with the
AC adapter before using the camera.
Battery cover
1
Slide the battery cover slightly to open.
2
Insert a charged battery, making sure that it is
oriented correctly.
3
Close the battery cover and slide it back.
Removing the Battery
1
Slide the battery cover slightly to open.
2
Remove the battery.
20 EN
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Connecting the Camera to a Power Outlet
The AC adapter (provided) is useful when shooting photos indoors for an extended period of time. The
adapter can also be used overseas if you use a conversion plug.
Power outlet
Power cord
Power lamp
AC adapter
(AA-V37)
DC cord
DC input connector
1
Open the connector cover on the rear of the
camera.
2
Connect the DC cord to the DC input
connector.
3
Connect the DC cord to the DC input
connector on the AC adapter.
4
Connect the power cord to a power outlet.
The power lamp lights.
NOTES:
Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AA-
V37).
Do not attempt to use an AC adapter for a video
camera or other electronic device with this
camera. Differences in voltage levels can damage
the camera.
Use the AC adapter in order to safely format
Memory cards, delete pictures or send pictures to
a connected personal computer.
EN 21
Attaching the Hand strap
1
Pass one end of the hand strap through the
mounting hole.
2
Pass the other end through the loop.
Attaching the Lens Cover
1
Pass one end of the strap through the
mounting hole on the lens cover.
2
Pass the other end through the loop.
3
Attach the strap of the lens cover to the hand
strap.
NOTES:
Do not turn on the camera when the lens cover is
attached. Doing so could result in the damage to
the lens part.
Make sure to attache the lens cover when the
camera is not in use.
Make sure to use the optional lens cleaning paper
to clean fingerprints from the lens surface, and to
clean the lens after shooting with the camera in
warm, humid locations (by the seaside, in the
mountains, etc.). Store the camera in a well-
ventilated location with little dust or debris.
22 EN
GETTING STARTED (cont.)
Inserting the Memory Card
Make sure to turn the Power dial to “OFF”, when
inserting a Memory card. Memory card is not
loaded in the camera, when purchasing the camera.
1
Open the Memory card cover.
Slide the knob and then pull the cover.
2
Insert the Memory card.
Insert the card so that the contact surface is
facing up and the notch on the card is on the
right.
Do not touch the contact surface on the card.
3
Close the Memory card cover.
Slide the knob to lock the cover.
NOTES:
There are two types of Memory cards (the 3.3V
type which is indicated by a notch on the right
side, and the 5V type which is indicated by a
notch on the left side). This camera uses only
Memory cards (3.3V) with a notch on the right
side.
The maximum memory card capacity that can be
used with this camera is 64MB.
To avoid damage to the Memory card, do not
drop or strike the Memory card against hard
objects.
To protect the entire content of the Memory card
after shooting, peel and stick a write protect
sticker as shown in the right.
Contact surface
Where the write protect
sticker is placed
Removing the Memory Card
1
Open the Memory card cover.
Slide the knob and then pull the cover.
2
Remove the Memory card.
Push on the card to remove it.
5V3.3V
EN 23
SET UP
FRAME
QUALITY
BEEP VOL.
Q. REVIEW
FORMAT
2032X1536
FINE
HIGH
ON
EXE
DATE/TIME
EXE
OFF
M
4
SET
V
YES
FORMAT
NO
EXE
EXE
Formatting a Memory Card
If your Memory card has not been formatted, it must be formatted before it can be used. When a Memory
card is formatted, all pictures in the card will be lost.
EXE button
r t button
Lock button
Power dial
Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AA-
V37) to power the camera, when formatting a
Memory card. ( pg. 20)
1
When the message “FORMAT MEMORY
CARD” appears, turn the Power dial to “SET”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
The SET UP screen appears.
2
Press the r t button to select “FORMAT“.
3
Press the EXE button.
The FORMAT screen appears.
4
Press the r t button to select “YES“.
5
Press the EXE button.
“NOW FORMATTING“ appears.
Do not turn off the power or perform any
other operations while formatting is in
progress.
The formatting starts, and the contents of
memory are erased. When formatting is
completed, the SET UP screen appears.
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BASIC OPERATION
Shutter Button
Not pressed
Half-press
Full-press
The camera’s Shutter button is a two-step button.
Pressing it halfway (to the first step) causes the
photo standby lamp (green) to flash while the
camera focuses automatically.
Once the camera is focused, the photo standby
lamp (green) lights steadily. Pressing the Shutter
button halfway (to the first step) is called a “half-
press.“ Pressing the button from the half-press
position to the full-press position causes the camera
to take a picture.
NOTES:
Suddenly pressing the Shutter button with your
finger or pressing too strongly can result in a
picture that is at an angle or which is blurry.
Press the button smoothly from the half-press
position to the full-press position when taking
pictures.
If you have pressed the Shutter button halfway
and then release it, the camera will perform the
autofocus operation again the next time that you
press the Shutter button halfway.
If you press the Shutter button all the way instead
of halfway, a picture can be taken after focusing
automatically.
Viewfinder
This camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder.
Normal Shooting
To focus, point the camera so that the subject
appears within the finder, and then press the shutter
button.
Macro Shooting
When shooting close-up, make sure
the subject being photographed is
within the frame inside the finder
(indicated with diagonal lines).
NOTES:
In close-up (macro) shooting, the area that is
actually photographed will be slightly below the
area that can be seen in the viewfinder. The closer
the camera is the subject, the greater that this
displacement is.
It is recommended to view the subject with the
LCD screen for an important shooting.
EN 25
Good Photography Posture
With your left hand firmly supporting the camera to
the left of and below the lens, support the camera
body with your right hand.
Next, look for your subject and determine the
camera position.
You can change the angle of the subject and the
background by changing the direction in which you
point the camera.
You then frame the shot by using the zoom
function, etc., to enlarge or reduce the subject to
the desired size within the shot.
Use your left hand to hold
the camera also.
Hold your arms firmly
against your body.
Spread your legs apart
slightly and adopt a firm
stance.
Using a Tripod
We recommend use of a tripod in the circumstances described below in order to avoid problems caused by
shaky hands.
We especially recommend the use of a tripod when using pixel shift mode, wide range mode, or noise
reduction mode.
• Low shots
Because it is difficult to assume a steady posture for a low shot, the shot will frequently be on a slant or
blurred by shaky hands.
• Dark locations
When shooting in a location that prohibits the use of a flash (such as in a museum), the shutter speed is
reduced, which increases the likelihood of problems caused by shaky hands.
• Shooting a distant object through the telephoto feature
Because the telephoto feature makes a small, distant space appear larger, even the slightest movement of
the camera can cause blurring.
• Shooting an extreme closeup
Because a nearby object appears very large when shot in a closeup, the slightest movement in your body
or hand can result in a blurred image.
Mounting the Camera on a Tripod
1
Align the screw hole on the bottom of the
camera with the screw on the tripod.
2
Turn the screw on the tripod to secure the
camera in place.
Adjust the screw and the length of the legs so
that the camera does not wobble at all.
NOTE:
Use only tripods not equipped with a stud that
prevents the camera from rotating.
Stud
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Selecting the Shooting Mode
The Power dial is used to switch among three shooting modes: “A”, “M” and “V”.
1
Select the shooting mode with the Power dial.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
Turn the Power dial to one of the following modes,
depending on your needs:
A”: To shoot photos in full auto mode
In this mode, the camera automatically sets
the brightness, the shutter speed, the focus,
and the white balance.
M”: To shoot photos in manual mode
In this mode, you can set the brightness, the
shutter speed, the focus, and the white
balance manually.
V”: To shoot video
You can shoot up to 20 seconds of video
with a screen size of 160 x 120. This feature
is useful if you want to send a short video
by e-mail.
BASIC OPERATION (cont.)
OFF
M
4
SET
V
Power dial
Lock button
CAM AUTO
LCD panel
Mode display
A: CAM AUTO
M: MANUAL
V: VIDEO
EN 27
T
W
ZOOM
Zoom Shooting
The camera incorporates a 2.3X zooming function that corresponds to a 37 mm to 86 mm lens of a 35 mm
camera. Zooming allows you to shoot wide areas, as well as close-ups of subjects located far away, without
changing the shooting position. Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” when shooting with the zoom
function.
ZOOM lever
Set ZOOM lever to “W” (wide angle).
You can shoot a wider angle.
Set ZOOM lever to “T” (telephoto).
You can shoot a distant subject in closeup.
NOTE:
With this camera, you can set the “AF”
(autofocus)/”AE” (auto exposure) sensor point to
either “SPOT” or “MULTI“. Switch to “SPOT” if
the camera focuses on the background when you
zoom in for a closeup. (
pg. 43)
28 EN
SET UP
FRAME
QUALITY
BEEP VOL.
Q. REVIEW
FORMAT
2032X1536
FINE
HIGH
ON
EXE
DATE/TIME
EXE
1,4
2,3
OFF
M
4
SET
V
FRAME QUALITY 8MB 16MB
NO COMP. 1
2032 x 1536 FINE 8 16
STANDARD 10 20
NO COMP. 3 6
1024 x 768 FINE 32 64
STANDARD 43 86
NO COMP. 8 16
640 x 480 FINE 65 130
STANDARD 87 174
Selecting the Picture Size
There are three picture sizes, starting with the highest resolution:
2032 x 1536 (QXGA)
1024 x 768 (XGA)
640 x 480 (VGA)
Select the resolution that best fits your needs.
1
Turn the Power dial to “SET”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
The SET UP screen appears.
2
Press the r t button to select “FRAME”.
3
Press the w e button to select either 2032 x
1536, 1024 x 768, or 640 x 480.
The frame size is set.
Turn the Power dial for shooting or other
operations.
4
Turn the Power dial to “A” or “M” for
shooting.
Approximate number of pictures that can be stored
(when using 8MB/16MB Memory card):
NOTE:
The number of pictures that can be stored varies
depending on the shooting condition.
BASIC OPERATION (cont.)
EN 29
1,4
2,3
SET UP
FRAME
QUALITY
BEEP VOL.
Q. REVIEW
FORMAT
2032X1536
FINE
HIGH
ON
EXE
DATE/TIME
EXE
OFF
M
4
SET
V
Selecting the Picture Quality
You can select the picture quality according to the purpose for which you want to use the picture.
There are three levels of picture quality, starting from the highest quality:
NO COMP. (uncompressed)
FINE (fine)
STANDARD (standard)
1
Turn the Power dial to “SET”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
The SET UP screen appears.
2
Press the r t button to select “QUALITY”.
3
Press the w e button to select either “FINE”,
“STANDARD”, or “NO COMP.” mode.
The new picture quality mode is set.
Turn the Power dial for shooting or other
operations.
4
Turn the Power dial to “A” or “M” for
shooting.
NOTE:
The number of pictures that can be stored will
vary according to the images that are shot, the
conditions under which the camera was used, the
temperature when used, and the batteries that
were used.
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Full Auto Shooting
This mode allows you to take photos with little effort, since the camera automatically adjusts the focus, the
shutter speed, the brightness and the white balance.
Shutter button
1
Turn the Power dial to “A”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning
the Power dial.
The camera turns on in full auto mode.
2
Point the lens at the subject and half-press the
Shutter button.
Look through the finder.
The camera will automatically focus on the
subject while the shutter button is half-
pressed.
The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.
Once focus is attained, the lamp changes
from flashing to on.
To display the image on the LCD screen
while shooting, press the DSP button.
3
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
The picture image is stored in the Memory
card.
The shoot standby lamp (green) goes off
when the recording has finished.
NOTES:
The image on the LCD screen becomes still while
the shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.
It takes a little while to store the picture in the
Memory card.
OFF
M
4
SET
V
Power dial
Lock button
BASIC OPERATION (cont.)
Shoot standby
lamp (green)
EN 33
2
1
3,4
Flash Shooting
There are four flash modes:
Auto : This setting automatically flashes when shooting under dark conditions.
Forced on : Select this setting to force the flash.
Red-eye prevention : Select this setting to minimize the “red-eye” effect that occurs when using the
flash. The flash is forced to light.
Off : Select this setting to disable the flash even when shooting under dark conditions.
Note that in order to prevent blurry photos a tripod should be used with this
setting, since the shutter speed is slower.
1
Turn the Power dial to “A” or “M”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Press the Flash button and select the flash
mode.
The “ ” indicator appears on the LCD
panel.
Press the Flash button repeatedly to cycle
through the following modes:
“Off” (auto)” (forced on)”
(red-eye prevention)” “Off”
If the mode is set to any mode other than
“Off”, charging starts and the flash standby
lamp (red) flashes. When the flash standby
lamp remains lit steadily, charging is
complete.
3
Point the lens at the subject and half-press the
Shutter button.
4
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
The flash lights and the flash standby lamp
(red) begins flashing.
In red-eye prevention mode, the flash lights
twice. The first flash is designed to reduce the
red-eye effect. The second flash is when the
picture is actually taken.
NOTES:
Though the image on the LCD screen may appear
dark, there is no problem with the recorded
image.
When the flash is turned on, the iris value is set to
F2.8/3.8 automatically.
When shooting with the flash, it is not possible to
set the iris and exposure manually.
Do not press the Shutter button while the flash is
being charged.
OFF
M
4
SET
V
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MANUAL SHOOTING
Manual Focus
You can focus to the subject manually.
1
Turn the Power dial to “M”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Press the FOCUS button, and then press the w
e button within two seconds.
Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle
through the following modes:
AF-S (Auto Focus-Single):
When the Shutter button is half-pressed,
focus is automaticaly set once.
MF (Manual Focus):
You can focus to the subject manually.
Press the r t button to focus.
Press the r button to lengthen the focal
distance.
Press the t button to reduce the focal
distance.
2.4m/8ft:
Sets the focus to this distance.
:
Sets the focus to infinity.
AF-C (Auto Focus-Continuous):
While the Shutter button is half-pressed, the
camera will continue to focus on the subject
automatically.
3
Point the lens at the subject and half-press the
Shutter button.
To display the image on the LCD screen
while shooting, press the DSP button.
4
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
NOTES:
Focus manually in the following circumstances:
When shooting a low-contrast subject, such as a
flat wall or a blue sky.
When there is an obstacle such as a wire fence
between a subject and the camera.
When shooting a subject that has a very fine
pattern, or a perfectly regular pattern.
When shooting a subject under flickering
illumination, including fluorescent light, or when
dark.
2
1
OFF
M
4
SET
V
3,4
EN 35
1
Turn the Power dial to “M”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Press the Iris button, and then press the w e
button within two seconds.
Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle
through the following modes:
PROGRAM F2.8/3.8 F5.6 F8 F11
PROGRAM
The F value is the iris value, which controls
the amount of light that reaches the camera’s
image sensor.
Smaller the F value is, faster the shutter speed
becomes. Larger the F value is, slower the
shutter speed becomes.
Larger the F value is, deeper the depth of
field becomes.
In PROGRAM mode, the iris value and the
shutter speed are calculated and set auto-
matically by the camera.
3
Point the lens at the subject and half-press the
Shutter button.
The camera will continue to focus on the
subject while the button is half-pressed.
The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.
To display the image on the LCD screen
while shooting, press the DSP button.
4
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
NOTE:
When shooting a night scene, select “ ” for
“W. BALANCE”. (
pg. 38)
2
1
OFF
M
4
SET
V
3,4
Iris Setting
You can adjust the depth of field and the shutter speed by setting the F value manually.
36 EN
2
1
OFF
M
4
SET
V
4,5
3
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)
Macro Shooting
Use Macro mode to shoot a subject at a distance of 2 to 50 cm. This mode is appropriate for a close-up shot
of insects and plants outdoor.
1
Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Press the Macro button.
•“ ” is displayed on the LCD panel.
The zooming is set to the widest angle
automatically.
The subject is displayed on the LCD screen.
To turn off the Macro mode, press the Macro
button again.
3
Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the size of the
subject.
4
Point the lens at the subject and half-press the
Shutter button.
The camera will continue to focus on the
subject while the button is half-pressed.
The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.
5
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
4
EN 37
Exposure Control
If the subject is predominantly white, black, red, etc., the resulting picture may be underexposed (too dark).
In such a case, it is necessary to use the exposure control to restore the picture to a more realistic image.
With this camera, you can make this adjustment by up to +/–2 iris steps in units of 0.5EV (exposure value).
1
Turn the Power dial to “M”or “V”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Press the Exposure control button (+/–), and
then press the w e button within 3 seconds.
Press the e button to cycle through the
following modes:
–2 –1.5 –1.0 –0.5 0 +0.5
+1.0 +1.5 +2.0
(Darker to brighter)
Press the w button to cycle through the
modes in the opposite direction.
3
Point the lens at the subject and half-press the
Shutter button.
The camera will continue to focus on the
subject while the button is half-pressed.
The shoot standby lamp (green) flashes.
To display the image on the LCD screen
while shooting, press the DSP button.
4
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
2
1
OFF
M
4
SET
V
3,4
(–2EV) (+2EV)
EN 39
3
CAMERA SETTING
W. BALANCE
SENS.
TELEPHOTO
M. DRIVE
AE/AF
CLEAR
MWB
80
1X
OFF
MULTI
EXE
Manual White Balance Adjustment
If you cannot achieve natural looking colors even after selecting the preset options (“ ”, “ ”, “ ”, “
or “AUTO”) for the white balance adjustment, follow the procedure described below to adjust the white
balance manually.
1
Select “MWB“ in step 5 on page 38.
2
Place a white sheet of paper about 30cm in
front of the lens.
The white paper should fill the screen.
3
Hold down the EXE button until the shoot
standby lamp (green) starts flashing.
The setting is completed when the shoot
standby lamp (green) has stopped flashing.
To redo the setting, simply hold down the
EXE button again.
4
Press the DSP button to turn off the menu
screen.
NOTE:
The color balance that you set is retained in
memory until you set a different white balance
under the “MWB” setting.
4
EN 43
1
2
3,6
4,5
OFF
M
4
SET
V
CAMERA SETTING
W. BALANCE
SENS.
TELEPHOTO
M. DRIVE
AE/AF
CLEAR
AUTO
80
1X
OFF
SPOT
EXE
Changing the AE/AF Area
Normally, in this camera this setting is “MULTI” in order to prevent the subject from being out of focus while
the background is in focus. If the camera does not focus on the point that you want it to, change this setting
to “SPOT”.
1
Turn the Power dial to “M”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.
“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.
3
Press the DSP button until the CAMERA
SETTING screen appears.
4
Press the r t button to select “AE/AF”.
5
Press the w e button to select “SPOT”.
6
Press the DSP button to turn off the menu
screen.
NOTE:
MULTI: A precise exposure setting is made by
dividing the scene into several sections and
then measuring the light in each section.
SPOT: The exposure is set by measuring the light
in a small spot in the center of the scene.
Use this mode when you want to shoot a
subject with a large difference between
dark and bright area, such as someone on a
skihill, or someone standing in a spotlight
in a darkened theater.
If “SPOT” is selected for shooting, press the DSP
button until “ ” appears on the LCD screen.
44 EN
CAMERA SETTING
W. BALANCE
SENS.
TELEPHOTO
M. DRIVE
AE/AF
CLEAR
AUTO
80
1X
OFF
MULTI
EXE
5
1
OFF
M
4
SET
V
3,6
Restoring the Default Settings
Perform the procedures described below to return the camera settings to the default settings.
The settings on the SET UP screen does not return to the default settings.
1
Turn the Power dial to “M”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “MANUAL” with the MODE switch.
“MANUAL” appears on the LCD panel.
3
Press the DSP button until the CAMERA
SETTING screen appears.
4
Press the r t button to select
“CLEAR”
.
2
4
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)
5
Press the EXE button.
The camera settings return to the default
settings.
6
Press the DSP button to turn off the menu
screen.
EN 45
Collage Mode
This camera is able to combine images. For example, you can combine an existing picture (as background)
with a picture of a person standing in front of a white wall, etc.
1
Turn the Power dial to “M”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “COLLAGE” with the MODE switch.
“COLLAGE” appears on the LCD panel.
The 3 indexed photos that have been taken
previously are displayed on the LCD screen.
3
Press the w e button to select a background,
and then press the EXE button.
The frame size is automatically selected for
the background.
You can select the frame size (2032 x 1536,
1024 x 768 or 640 x 480) for a background.
To change the backgrounds, press the EXE
button agian.
It is not possible to use the collage function
with pictures photographed by other models
of camera.
4
Point the lens at the subject, and then press
the w e button to adjust the level of composi-
tion .
The subject should be located in front of a
white background such as a white wall.
You can also use the zoom function.
5
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
The composed image is stored in the
Memory card.
NOTES:
Due to large memory files created when shooting
a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode, it
is recommended to use a Memory card with the
capacity more than 16MB.
If any portion of the subject is white (clothing, for
example), that portion of the subject will also be
replaced with the background picture.
If the subject is dark, the region that is combined
with the background may appear to change when
the Shutter button is pressed. However, the actual
image that is recorded conforms with the
composition settings that were in effect before the
Shutter button was pressed.
3,4
1
OFF
M
4
SET
V
2
5
COLLAGE
Background Subject Composed image
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6M Pro-Still (Pixel Shift Mode)
The camera can achieve double its normal resolution by taking two pictures consecutively, shifting the
CCD pixels one pixel row in the vertical direction between the two shots.
This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky
hands.
1
Turn the Power dial to “M”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “6M PRO S” with the MODE switch.
“6M PRO S” appears on the LCD panel.
3
Confirm that the self timer is set to “1 second“.
4
Point the lens at the subject and half-press the
Shutter button.
To display the image on the LCD screen
while shooting, press the DSP button.
5
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
The shoot standby lamp (green) goes off
when the shooting has finished.
NOTES:
The picture size is automatically set to 2032 x
1536 with this mode.
Due to large memory files created when shooting
a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode, it
is recommended to use a Memory card with the
capacity more than 16MB.
It takes a few seconds until the shooting finishes
because this mode uses the exposure twice. Do
not move the object and the camera until the
shooting finishes completely.
3
1
OFF
M
4
SET
V
2
4,5
MANUAL SHOOTING (cont.)
EN 47
DR Pro-Still (Wide Range Mode)
The camera can expand its apparent dynamic range by combining different exposures of an extremely high
contrast subject.
This mode uses the self timer to shoot a still picture. Use a tripod to prevent problems caused by shaky
hands.
1
Turn the Power dial to “M”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “DR PRO S” with the MODE switch.
“DR PRO S” appears on the LCD panel.
3
Confirm that the self timer is set to “1 second“.
4
Point the lens at the subject and half-press the
Shutter button.
To display the image on the LCD screen
while shooting, press the DSP button.
5
Press the Shutter button all the way to take
the picture.
The shoot standby lamp (green) goes off
when the shooting has finished.
NOTES:
Due to large memory files created when shooting
a picture of uncompressed quality in this mode, it
is recommended to use a Memory card with the
capacity more than 16MB.
It takes a few seconds until the shooting finishes
because this mode uses the exposure twice. Do
not move the object and the camera until the
shooting finishes completely.
3
1
OFF
M
4
SET
V
2
4,5
EN 49
1
2,3
OFF
M
4
SET
V
Video Shooting
The camera can record a maximum of 20 seconds of video. The size of the recorded video file is approxi-
mately 200 KB. This feature is useful if you want to send a short video by e-mail.
1
Turn the Power dial to “V”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
“VIDEO” appears on the LCD panel.
To display the image on the LCD screen
while shooting, press the DSP button.
2
Press the Shutter button all the way to shoot
the video.
The flash standby lamp (red) lights during the
video shooting.
Video shooting will stop automatically after
about 20 seconds.
3
Press the Shutter button again to stop the
video shooting before 20 seconds are up.
While the video file is stored in the Memory
card, the flash standby lamp (red) flashes,
and then goes off when the recording has
finished. Do not operate the camera while
the light flashes.
NOTES:
It is not possible to record the sound when
shooting video.
It is not possible to use the flash for video
shooting.
It will take for a while to store a video file on a
Memory card.
You can change the settings of “Manual Focus”
(
pg. 34), “Iris Setting” (
pg. 35), “Exposure
Control” (
pg. 37), “Macro Shooting” (
pg. 36)
and “Self Timer” (
pg. 32).
You can change the settings of “White Balance
Adjustment” (
pg. 38), “Sensitivity Setting”
(
pg. 40), “Changing the AE/AF Area” (
pg. 43)
and “Restoring the Default Settings” (
pg. 44).
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4
1
2
OFF
M
4
SET
V
4,5
PLAYBACK
Video Playback
You can watch the recorded video on the camera's LCD screen.
1
Turn the Power dial to “B”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “VIDEO PB” with the MODE switch.
“VIDEO PB” appears on the LCD panel.
The first frame of the video (which has been
most recently recorded) appears on the LCD
screen.
3
Press the DSP button to switch to an indexed
display.
4
Press the r t w e button to select the video,
and then press the EXE button.
The still image of the selected video appears.
5
Press the EXE button to start playback.
Playback of the video starts.
To stop playback, press the EXE button again.
To select and play back another video, press
the DSP button while playback is in stop
mode. The indexed display will appear.
NOTES:
The camera may not be able to play back a video
recorded by other models of camera.
The camera expands and plays back data that was
compressed and stored in a memory card. The
data format is our own proprietary format.
The image may have a mosaic appearance.
When playing back a video that is shorter than 2
seconds, the video is displayed as a still image.
This not a malfunction.
VIDEO PLAY
3
EN 51
Display Mode during Playback
To change the display mode during playback, press
the DSP button.
Press the DSP button repeatedly to cycle through
the following modes:
• Full size screen (with on-screen display)
• Full size screen (without on-screen display)
• 6 indexed picture screen
STILL PLAYBACK screen
1
2
3
OFF
M
4
SET
V
Brightness Adjustment of LCD Screen
1
Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M”, “V” or
B”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Press the DSP button.
3
Hold down the EXE button and push up or
down the ZOOM lever.
To make the LCD screen brighter, push the
ZOOM lever up.
To make the LCD screen darker, push the
ZOOM lever down.
NOTE:
The brightness setting does not influence the
image files which is to be recorded on the
Memory card.
2000. 12. 242000. 12. 24
100-0003
Image number
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1,5
2
3,4
1
Turn the Power dial to “B”.
Hold down the Lock button while turning the
Power dial.
The playback picture appears on the LCD
screen.
2
Select “STILL ” with the MODE switch.
The STILL PROTECT screen appears.
To protect a video file, select “VIDEO ”.
The VIDEO PROTECT screen will appear.
3
To protect the picture that is currently
displayed, press the r t button to select
“THIS PIC.”, and then press the EXE button.
To protect all pictures, select “ALL”, and then
press the EXE button.
4
Press the r t button to select “ON/OFF”, and
then press the EXE button.
•“ ” (protection indicator) appears.
To unlock the protection, press the EXE
button again.
5
Turn the Power dial to “A”, “M” or “V” for
shooting.
To protect a selected picture
1
Select “SELECT” in step 3 in the left column,
and then press the EXE button.
The 6 indexed picture screen appears.
2
Press the r t w e button to select the picture
that you wish to protect, and then press the
EXE button.
•“ ” (protection indicator) appears.
NOTES:
Protected picture will be deleted if the Memory
card on which it is stored is reformatted.
Important pictures that must be saved should be
transferred to a personal computer and stored
there.
Protecting Pictures
You can set protection for important pictures and video files.
This features prevents you from accidentally deleting these important pictures and video files.
PLAYBACK (cont.)
OFF
M
4
SET
V
STILL PROTECT
THIS PIC.
ALL
SELECT
EXE
EXE
EXE
STILL PROTECT
ON/OFF
RETURN
EXE
EXE
54 EN
Adding Special Effects
You can add digital special effects to playback pictures.
You can make pictures black and white or sepia tone, or you can use the camera as a simple film scanner.
1
Turn the Power dial to “B”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “EDIT” with the MODE switch.
The EDIT screen appears.
PLAYBACK (cont.)
3
To add special effects to the picture that is
currently displayed, press the EXE button.
To select a picture, press the DSP button.
In the 6 indexed screen, press the w e button
to select a picture, and then press the DSP
button.
4
Press the r t button to select “EFFECT”.
1
2
3
OFF
M
4
SET
V
EDIT
THIS PIC. EXE
EDIT
EFFECT
DATE
NEXT
RETURN
OFF
OFF
EXE
EXE
4
EN 55
5
Press the w e button to select “OFF”, “B/W”,
“SEPIA”, or “NEGA”.
Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle
through the following modes:
OFF: No special effects.
B/W: Converts a picture from color to
black and white.
SEPIA: Gives a picture a sepia tone,
creating a retrospective look.
NEGA: Gives a picture a negative film
effect.
6
Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and
then press the EXE button.
“NOW EDITING” appears, then FILE screen
will appear.
5–7
7
Press the r t button to select “OVERWRITE”
or “SAVE”, and then press the EXE button.
It is not possible to overwrite the file when
the remaining memory of the Memory card is
not enough.
You can also add date or calendar informa-
tion to a file. ( pg. 56, 57)
You can print the file that you have added
special effects. ( pg. 60)
8
Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch, and
then confirm that the file has been saved.
( pg. 31)
EDIT
EFFECT
DATE
NEXT
RETURN
B/W
OFF
EXE
EXE
NOW EDITING
FILE
PRINT
OVERWRITE
SAVE
CANCEL
EXE
EXE
EXE
EXE
8
56 EN
Inputting the Date
You can display the date when playing back or printing pictures on the optional printer.
Perform steps 1 – 3 on the page 54 before the
following procedures.
1
Press the r t button to select “DATE”, and
then press the w e button to select “ON”.
2
Press the r t button to select “NEXT”, and
then press the EXE button.
The DATE screen appears.
3
Press the r t button to select “DIRECTION”,
and then press the w e button to select the
direction of the picture.
Press the w e button repeatedly to cycle
through (up), (right), (down) or
(left).
Select the up side of the picture.
4
Press the r t button to select “STYLE”, and
then press the w e button to select “YMD”,
“MDY” or “DMY”.
5
Press the r t button to select “END”, and
then press the EXE button.
“NOW EDITING” appears, then FILE screen
will appear.
6
Press the r t button to select “OVERWRITE”
or “SAVE”, and then press the EXE button.
You can print the file that you have added
special effects. ( pg. 60)
7
Select “STILL PB” with the MODE switch, and
then confirm that the file has been saved.
( pg. 31)
1–6
PLAYBACK (cont.)
EDIT
EFFECT
DATE
NEXT
RETURN
OFF
ON
EXE
EXE
DATE
DIRECTION
STYLE
END
RETURN
DMY
EXE
EXE
FILE
PRINT
OVERWRITE
SAVE
CANCEL
EXE
EXE
EXE
EXE
(up) (right)
(left) (down)
7
24.5.2000
70 EN
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows
®
(cont.)
Installing the Video Player
For details on the basic operation of Windows
®
98, refer to
the instruction manual provided with your computer or
Windows
®
98.
Preparation
Start Windows
®
98.
If you are running other software, close that software. (Make
sure that there are no other application icons open on the
task bar.)
1
Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM drive.
2
Double click on the CD-ROM icon for the loaded CD-
ROM, then double click on the “Vplay” folder.
The Vplay folder opens.
3
Double click on the “Vpw100e” icon.
4
Click the “Next” button.
5
Click the “Yes” button.
6
Click the “Next” button.
7
Restart the computer.
Click the “Yes, I want to restart my computer now”, then
click the “Finish” button.
EN 71
OFF
M
4
SET
V
1
2
Sending Image File to Computer
For details on the basic operation of Windows
®
98, refer to the instruction manual provided with your
computer or Windows
®
98.
Preparation
Start Windows
®
98.
Insert a Memory card in which there are files you want to send to a computer. ( pg. 22)
It is recommended to protect the important files in advance. ( pg. 52)
1
Turn the Power dial to “B”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD panel.
3
Connect the camera to the computer using
the provided USB cable. ( pg. 68)
4
Double click on the “Removable Disk” in the
“My Computer“ window.
5
Double click on the “DCVI (video)” or “DCIM
(still picture)” folder.
6
Double click on the “100jvcgc” folder.
7
Copy the necessary files from “100jvcgc”
folder to the desktop of the computer.
NOTES:
When a file is being accessed from a personal
computer, the flash standby lamp (red) will flash.
Never disconnect the USB cable while the flash
standby lamp (red) is flashing.
The personal computer is sometimes unable to
recognize the device that is connected via a USB
cable. Therefore, when the copy of files has been
finished, disconnect the USB cable and then
control the camera with the MODE switch, Power
dial, etc.
Sending a video by e-mail
You can easily send the copied video file as an
attachment through your normal e-mail system.
NOTE:
To open the video file which is sent by e-mail,
you need a Video Player to expand the com-
pressed file. You can also download the Video
Player at our website.
(http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/
index-e.html)
72 EN
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows
®
(cont.)
Basic Playback
There are several different methods for playing back a video on
the Video Player, depending on how you load the file.
Preparation
Start Windows
®
98.
Send the video file that you want to play back to the
computer. ( pg. 71)
1
Click the “Start” button.
The Start Menu bar appears.
2
Point the cursor to “Program”.
3
Point the cursor to “Video Player”.
4
Click the “Video Player”.
The Video Player window opens.
5
Click the “Open” button, then select the video file.
Select the file with the extension “.jmm”.
6
Click the “4” button.
Playback of the video starts.
The sound is not included in the video file recorded with
this camera.
Do not change the volume setting. Doing so changes the
volume setting of your computer.
Video screen
Title display
Time indicator
Open button
Stop button
Pause button
Play button
Exit button
Volume
EN 73
Easy Playback
You can start playback easily by double clicking on
the icon of a video file.
Preparation
Start Windows
®
98.
Send the video file that you want to play back to
the computer. ( pg. 71)
1
Double clicking on the icon of a video file.
Select the file with the extension “.jmm”.
2
Playback starts automatically.
To stop playback, click the “8” button, and
to pause, click the “9” button.
3
When the playback finishes, click the “Exit”
button.
The Video Player window closes.
74 EN
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Windows
®
(cont.)
Uninstalling the Software
When you don't need to use the Video Player, uninstall the
program.
Preparation
Start Windows
®
98.
If you are running other software, close that software. (Make
sure that there are no other application icons open on the
task bar.)
1
Click the “Start” button.
The Start Menu bar appears.
2
Point the cursor to “Settings”.
3
Click the “Control Panel”.
4
Double click on the “Add/Remove Programs”.
5
Click the “Video Player”, then click the “Add/Remove”
button.
6
Click the “Yes” button.
7
After confirming that the Video Player is removed, click
the “OK” button.
EN 75
DIGITAL
Operating Environment
The host computer that runs the Macintosh
®
operating environment must satisfy the following
conditions.
USB Driver
1. USB-compatible computer (iMac™, iBook™,
Power Mac™ G3/G4, Power Book™ G3, etc.)
2. Mac OS 8.5.1/Mac OS 8.6/Mac OS 9.0
JVC Video Decoder
1. Power PC 603e/120MHz or faster
2. Mac OS 7.6.1 or later
3. QuickTime 3.0 or later
4. Minimum RAM requirement: 32MB
5. Minimum hard disk space requirement: 1MB
* Macintosh
®
is a registered trademark of Apple
Computer.
* Other trademarks are property of their respective
owners.
* If you use Macintosh
®
which does not have a USB
port, use an optional flash path, conversion card
adapter, etc. For details on the operating environ-
ment of these devices, contact the dealers or
manufacturers.
NOTES:
Additional information regarding setup and
information not contained in the instruction
manual can be found in the file readme.txt. Please
read this file before installing the accompanying
software.
The sound is not included in the video file
recorded with this camera.
USB Connection
Digital output
connector
USB cable
(provided)
To USB
connector
Macintosh
®
NOTES:
Make sure to use the provided AC adapter (AA-
V37) to power the camera, when using camera
connected to a personal computer.
When connecting the provided USB cable, make
sure to confirm the shape of the plug.
When connecting the camera to a personal
computer via a USB cable, the personal computer
is sometimes unable to recognize the device that
is connected. Therefore, first turn both the camera
and the personal computer on, and then connect
the USB cable.
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
®
76 EN
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
®
(cont.)
Installing the USB Driver
For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer
to the instruction manual provided with your
Macintosh
®
or Mac OS.
Preparation
Start Macintosh
®
.
If you are running other software, close that
software.
1
Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM
drive.
2
Double click on the loaded CD-ROM icon.
3
Double click on “Driver” folder.
4
Drag the “JVC USB-Storage Driver” and “JVC
USB-Storage Shim (E)” icons to the “System
Folder”, then drop the icon there.
5
Click the “OK” button when the dialog box
appears.
6
Restart the computer.
EN 77
Installing the JVC Video Decoder
For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer
to the instruction manual provided with your
Macintosh
®
or Mac OS.
Preparation
Start Macintosh
®
.
If you are running other software, close that
software.
1
Load the provided CD-ROM to the CD-ROM
drive.
2
Double click on the loaded CD-ROM icon.
3
Drag the “JVC Video Decoder” icon to the
“System Folder”, then drop the icon there.
4
Click the “OK” button when the dialog box
appears.
5
Restart the computer.
78 EN
OFF
M
4
SET
V
1
2
Sending Image File to Computer
For details on the basic operation of Mac OS, refer to the instruction manual provided with your Macintosh
®
or Mac OS.
Preparation
Start Macintosh
®
.
Insert a Memory card in which there are files you want to send to a computer. ( pg. 22)
It is recommended to protect the important files in advance. ( pg. 52)
1
Turn the Power dial to “B”.
Hold the Lock button down while turning the
Power dial.
2
Select “USB MODE” with the MODE switch.
“USB MODE” appears on the LCD panel.
3
Connect the camera to the computer using
the provided USB cable. ( pg. 75)
The “untitled” icon appears on the desktop of
the computer.
4
Double click on the “untitled” icon.
5
Double click on the “DCVI (video)” or “DCIM
(still picture)” folder.
6
Copy the necessary files from the “DCVI
(video)” or “DCIM (still picture)” folder to the
desktop of the computer.
To copy a file in easy way, hold down the
“option” key while dragging the file to the
destination.
NOTES:
When a file is being accessed from a personal
computer, the flash standby lamp (red) will flash.
Never disconnect the USB cable while the flash
standby lamp (red) is flashing.
The personal computer is sometimes unable to
recognize the device that is connected via a USB
cable. Therefore, when the copy of files has been
finished, disconnect the USB cable and then
control the camera with the MODE switch, Power
dial, etc.
Sending a video by e-mail
You can easily send the copied video file as an
attachment through your normal e-mail system.
NOTE:
To open the video file which is sent by e-mail,
you need a JVC Video Decoder to expand the
compressed file. You can also download the JVC
Video Decoder at our website.
(http://www.jvc-victor.co.jp/english/download/
index-e.html)
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
®
(cont.)
EN 79
Basic Playback
There are several different methods for playing back
a video on the QuickTime Player (or Movie Player),
depending on how you load the file.
Preparation
Start Macintosh
®
.
Make sure that you installed the JVC Video
Decoder in advance. ( pg. 77)
Send the video file that you want to play back to
the computer. ( pg. 78)
1
Double click on the “QuickTime Player” icon.
The QuickTime Player is nomally provided
with Macintosh
®
.
2
Select “Open Movie” from the “File” menu.
3
Select the video file in the dialog box.
Select the file with the extension “.jmm”.
4
Click the “Convert” button.
5
Click the “4” button.
Playback of the video starts.
The sound is not included in the video file
recorded with this camera.
For details on the basic operation of
QuickTime Player (or Movie Player), refer to
the instruction manual provided with your
Macintosh
®
or visit the website of Apple
Computer.
Play button
80 EN
Easy Playback
You can start playback easily by double clicking on
the icon of a video file.
Preparation
Start Macintosh
®
.
Make sure that you installed the JVC Video
Decoder in advance. ( pg. 77)
Send the video file that you want to play back to
the computer. ( pg. 78)
1
Double clicking on the icon of a video file.
Select the file with the extension “.jmm”.
2
Select the “QuickTime Player” in the dialog
box, then click the “Open” button.
3
Click the “4” button.
Playback of the video starts.
For details on the basic operation of
QuickTime Player (or Movie Player), refer to
the instruction manual provided with your
Macintosh
®
or visit the website of Apple
Computer.
NOTE:
Do not use PC Exchange to register “jmm” files.
In some cases it is not possible to play back a
“jmm” file that was copied from a DOS-formatted
floppy disk.
Play button
SOFTWARE SECTION FOR Macintosh
®
(cont.)
EN 81
Uninstalling the Software
When you don't need to use the JVC Video
Decoder, uninstall the program.
Preparation
Start Macintosh
®
.
If you are running other software, close that
software.
1
Double click the “System Folder” icon.
The System Folder opens.
2
Double click the “Extensions” folder icon.
The Extensions folder opens.
3
Drag the “JVC Video Decoder” icon to
“Trash”, then drop the icon there.
If you want to delete the file completely,
empty the trash.
82 EN
TROUBLESHOOTING
This digital still camera contains a microprocessor. The operation of the microprocessor can be disrupted by
electronic noise or interference. If this happens, disconnect the power source (battery, AC adapter, etc.) from
the camera, and then resume using the camera. If this does not solve the problem, and taking the action
described below also does not solve the problem, contact your nearest JVC dealer.
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGE
Power supply
The power does not come on.
Make sure that the battery is fully charged.
Make sure that the power supply is connected
correctly.
While shooting
Cannot shoot photos.
Make sure that the Power dial is set to “A” or
M”.
Cannot see the picture on the
screen.
Try turning the power off and then back on again.
Cannot use the menu functions. Make sure that the Power dial is not set to “A”.
Half pressing the shutter button
does not focus the camera.
Make sure that there is sufficient light, and make
sure that there is enough contrast in your subject.
When there is sunlight in the shot,
the screen temporarily darkens or
becomes black.
The image on the LCD screen is
dark, or too white.
This is not a malfunction.
Memory Full.
Use the ZOOM lever to adjust the brightness of
the LCD screen.
You may be playing back a picture in a cold
location. The LCD screen will appear slightly
darker when it is cold. This is not a malfunction.
The LCD screen may be nearing the end of its
operational life. Contact your nearest JVC dealer.
The “MEMORY FULL” message appears when the
memory is full, making it impossible to take any
more pictures. Either use a Memory card that has
some free space in it, or create some free space in
memory by saving pictures to a personal
computer and then deleting those pictures from
the camera’s memory.
Color noise appears in contours of
the subject on the LCD screen.
This is not a malfunction. There is no problem
with the recorded images.
The power turned off while
attempting flash photography.
The power may turn off during flash photography,
even if the remaining battery power is indicated
to be at half of the battery capacity.
18
20
26
26
28
34
51
EN 83
SYMPTOM CORRECTIVE ACTION PAGE
Others
Cannot shoot photos even if the
remaining photos counter shows
number more than 0.
The LCD screen is splotchy.
The remaining photos counter indicates the
approximate number. It may not be able to shoot
a photo even if the counter shows number more
than 0, depending on the image size and quality.
Make sure that you are not pressing on the surface
of the LCD screen anywhere. Pressure on the
surface of the LCD screen can cause splotches in
the image. If you remove the pressure from the
LCD screen, it will return to normal after a while.
There are small bright or dark
points on the LCD screen.
The LCD screen is manufactured using extremely
precise technology, and over 99.99% of the pixels
will be normal, but less than 0.01% will be either
always off or always on.
Cannot format a Memory card.
The protect seal may be placed on the Memory
card. If the data on the Memory card has been
backed up on a personal computer, remove the
seal and format the card.
28
23
Colored bands appear at the top
and bottom of the screen when
displaying the sun or a bright light
source.
This is not a malfunction. There is no problem
with the recorded images.
84 EN
TROUBLE SHOOTING (cont.)
Error Messages (for the camera)
Error messages appear on the LCD screen.
Messages Contents Page
MEMORY FULL The storage capacity of the Memory card has been reached. You
can store additional photos either by replacing the memory card
with a new one, or by deleting photos that are no longer needed.
SET DATE/TIME The date has not yet been set. Set the date.
WRITE PROTECTION The Memory card is write protected. Check the contents of the
card, and then either replace this memory card with a new one,
or remove the protect sticker.
NO VALID IMAGE This message is displayed if the Power dial is set to “B ”, when
there are no pictures stored in the Memory card.
NO MEMORY CARD This message is displayed if no Memory card has been inserted.
Insert a Memory card. Otherwise, there are dust, finger prints,
etc. on the contact surface on the Memory card. Clean the
surface with a soft cloth.
FORMAT MEMORY CARD This message is displayed if a Memory card that is not yet
formatted has been inserted. Format the memory card.
NOW EDITING This message is displayed when editing processing is in progress.
NOW RECORDING This message is displayed when picture data is being saved to a
Memory card.
NOW DELETING This message is displayed when picture data is being deleted.
PROTECTED This message is displayed when an attempt is made to delete the
picture that is currently being displayed, and which is protected.
NOW FORMATTING This message is displayed while a Memory card is being
formatted.
22
66
22
22
23
55
30
53
52
23
EN 85
CHECK INK CASSETTE
REPLACE INK CASSETTE
INK ERROR
CHECK INK CASSETTE
PRINT ERROR HAS
OCCURRED
PRINTING ABORTED
NO PAPER
PLEASE WAIT
PRINTER IS NOT
CONNECTED
PICTURE WITH NO FRAME
IS SELECTED
SELECT PICTURE WITH
FRAME
TRANSMISSION ERROR
SET PAPER TRAY
REPLACE BATTERY
PRINTER:
SYSTEM ERROR
Error Messages (for the printer)
Error messages appear on the LCD screen. For details, refer to the printer's instruction manual.
Messages Contents
No ink cassette is loaded.
The ink cassette is used up.
This message is displayed when an ink-related error has occurred.
This message is displayed when an error has occurred and the sheet that
was being printed is ejected.
This message is displayed when there is no paper in the paper tray.
This message is displayed until operation is cancelled, when the
temperature rises or cancellation is requested.
This message is displayed when an attempt is made to print while no
printer is connected.
This message is displayed when “no frame” has been selected but the
paper that is loaded does not permit the “no frame” specification.
Communications error occurred between the camera and the printer.
The paper tray has not been inserted.
The battery is low on power.
This message is displayed when printing cannot be performed.
90 EN
INDEX
A
Adding Special Effects ................................ 54
Attaching the Hand strap............................ 21
Attaching the Lens Cover ........................... 21
B
BEEP VOL. ................................................. 65
C
CAMERA SETTING Menu Screen ............... 16
Changing the AE/AF Area ........................... 43
Charging the Battery................................... 18
Collage Mode ............................................ 45
Connecting the Camera to a Power
Outlet ........................................................ 20
Connecting the Camera to a TV ................. 58
D
Deleting Pictures ........................................ 53
Display Mode during Playback .................. 51
E
Error Messages ........................................... 84
Exposure Control........................................ 37
F
Flash Shooting............................................ 33
Formatting a Memory Card ........................ 23
Full Auto Shooting ..................................... 30
I
Inputting the Calendar................................ 57
Iris Setting .................................................. 35
L
LCD Panel.................................................. 14
LCD screen ................................................ 15
M
Manual Focus ............................................ 34
Memory card ............................................. 22
N
Noise Reduction Mode .............................. 48
P
Pixel Shift Mode ......................................... 46
Playing Back Still Pictures .......................... 31
Power dial.................................................. 14
Printing a Picture........................................ 60
Printing by DPOF Setting ........................... 62
Protecting Pictures ..................................... 52
Q
Q. REVIEW ................................................ 65
S
Selecting the Picture Quality ...................... 29
Selecting the Picture Size ........................... 28
Selecting the Shooting Mode ...................... 26
Self Timer ................................................... 32
Sensitivity Setting ....................................... 40
SET UP Menu Screen ................................. 16
Setting the Date and Time .......................... 66
Shoot standby lamp.................................... 30
Shooting Continuous Photos ...................... 42
Shutter Button ............................................ 24
Software Section for Macintosh
®
................ 75
Software Section for Windows
®
.................. 67
U
USB Connection .................................. 68, 75
Using a Tripod............................................ 25
V
Video Playback .......................................... 50
Video Shooting .......................................... 49
Viewfinder ................................................. 24
W
White Balance Ajustment ........................... 38
Wide Range Mode ..................................... 47
Z
Zoom Shooting .......................................... 27
MEMO
COPYRIGHT© 2000 VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LTD.
EG/EK
Printed in Japan
0400TYV
*
ID
*
SW
VICTOR COMPANY OF JAPAN, LIMITED
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