Olympus C-4040 Zoom User Manual Page 1

 Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before youstart to use your new camera, please read these instructionscarefully to enjoy optimum

10CameraSelf-timer/Remotecontrol lamp (P. 142, 180)Diopter adjustment dial (P. 35)Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 79) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / )

100Chapter 5Recording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5seconds after the shutter i

101Chapter 5Recording sound with moviesSound can be recorded while shooting a movie. When is ON, Opticalzoom during shooting is not available.1In the

Adjusting imagequality andexposureChapter 6

103Record ModeChapter 6Choose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on acomputer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartM

104Record Mode (Cont.)Chapter 63Press Ññ to select the resolution (refer to the table below).● When ENLARGE SIZE is chosen, press í to select the reso

105Record Mode (Cont.)Chapter 64Press to save the setting.● The screen returns to the record modesetting screen.● The record mode you set is displaye

106Chapter 6Record Mode (Cont.)When ENLARGE SIZE is selected (only possible in HQ or SHQ), the actual 4million pixels used by this camera can be incre

107ISO SensitivityChapter 6The higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and thebetter its ability to shoot in low-light condit

108Exposure CompensationChapter 6This function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposuresetting. In some situations, you may get better

Choose from four white balance settingsdepending on the type of light::Sunlight:Overcast:Tungsten:FluorescentYou can also try the various tones of col

11Camera (Cont.)AE lock button (P. 94)Custom button ( ) (P. 136)Protect button ( ) (P. 129)Rotation button (P. 134)Erase button ( ) (P. 130)Flash mode

2Point the camera at a sheet of whitepaper.● Position the paper so that it fills the screenentirely. Be sure there is no shadow orbackground showing a

111White Balance (Cont.)Chapter 6White Balance AdjustmentThis function allows you to make fine changes to the white balance.In the top menu, select MO

112SharpnessChapter 6This function adjusts the sharpness of images.In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T SHARPNESS.Sharpness can be adjusted b

113ContrastChapter 6This function adjusts the contrast of images.For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can becomemilder, whi

114Noise ReductionChapter 6This function reduces the noise that appears on images during longexposures. When shooting night scenes, shutter speeds bec

PlaybackThis chapter explains how to playback still pictures or movies, plus howto use available functions when themode dial is set to (playback).Cha

116Chapter 7Playing Back Still Pictures1Set the mode dial to (playback).● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture taken.2Use the arrow pad

117Chapter 71Set the mode dial to and display astill picture. Then, press to displaythe top menu.2Press Ñ to start the slide-show.3Press to stop th

118Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY1Set the mode dial to and select a picture attached with byusing the arrow pad.2Press to display the to

119Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)Plays back movies.MOVIE PLAYBACK1Follow steps 1-3 on page 118.2Press Ññ to select MOVIE PLAYBACK o

12Viewfinder indications1 Orange lamp (P. 72, 84)● In some situations, this lamp lights up when you press the shutter buttonhalfway. This indicates th

120Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)Chapter 7Movies can be displayed as indexes of still frames. Indexes can be saved onthe card as still pictu

121Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)4Select the last frame of the indexusing the arrow pad (See step 3).5Press .● INDEX screen appears

122Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)Chapter 7This function allows you to edit movies by erasing parts you do not want.EDIT1Follow steps 1-3 on

123Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)● EDIT is not available when the card is protected or when “ CARD FULL”appears (indicating insuffi

124Chapter 7Displaying Shooting InformationThis function lets you select how much shooting information is on the monitorin the playback mode. When it

125Chapter 7Close-up Playback● How to return the picture to the original size (1x)T Turn the zoom lever to W.● How to display another pictureT Turn t

126Chapter 7Index DisplayThis function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. Itis useful for comparing your pictures and choosi

127Chapter 7Index Display (Cont.)● How to view a full-size picture from the indexT Select the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom levertow

128Chapter 7Adding SoundSound can be added to still pictures after you take them. You can alsochange sound that has already been recorded. Recording s

129Chapter 7Protect Pressing the button in the mode protects pictures from being erasedaccidentally.1Display the picture you want to protect by using

13Control panel indications1 Flash mode (P. 81–83)● Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the (flashmode) button.No indication: Auto-

130Chapter 7Erasing PicturesRecorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame ata time or to all the pictures in the card.● Pict

131Chapter 7Erasing Pictures (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP TALL ERASE.2Press .● The ALL ERASE screen is displayed.3P

132Chapter 7Formatting CardsCards must be formatted. Formatting prepares cards to receive data.Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended. If

133Chapter 7Playback on a TVWith the provided AV cable, recorded images and sound can be played backon a TV.1Make sure that the TV and camera power ar

134Chapter 7Playback on a TV (Cont.)There may be times when you want to rotate a picture. For example, picturestaken with the camera held vertically

Useful FunctionsThis chapter explains various usefulcamera functions. Also see “Using theMenu” in Chapter 3.Chapter 8

136Chapter 8Custom ButtonMenu items listed in the table below can be setto the custom button on the camera. This makesit easy to jump to frequently-us

137Chapter 8Custom Button (Cont.)Setting the Custom Button1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT SETUP T CUSTOM BUTTON. Pressí.● The CUSTOM BUTTON screen

138Chapter 8Custom Button (Cont.)Mode Dial & Custom ButtonMode dial Custom button Factory default settingPAE LOCKA/S/MAE LOCK––● Using AE LOCK a

139Chapter 8ShortcutFunctions on the top menu other thanMODE MENU can be replaced withthose listed in the table below. This isuseful when you want to

14Control panel indications (Cont.)8 Exposure compensation (P. 108)● Displayed when exposure compensation is set to any value except 0.9 Auto-bracket

140Chapter 8Shortcut (Cont.)Setting the Shortcut Menu1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press í.● The SHORT CUT screen appears. 2S

141Chapter 8Shortcut (Cont.)Using the Shortcut Menu1Press to display the top menu.● The shortcut menu you set before is shown on the top menu. 2Press

142Chapter 8Self-Timer ShootingThis function is useful for taking pictures that the shooter wants to be in too.This can also be done with remote-contr

143Chapter 8All ResetThis function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its currentsettings. There are three options: OFFThe settings jus

144Chapter 8All Reset (Cont.)CUSTOMCUSTOMFNoSHUTTERLCDOFFZOOMEx: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen.CUSTOM screenPress í to go to theapert

145Chapter 8All Reset (Cont.)Available Items and Factory Default Settings*1 This sets the Monitor’s ON/OFF when the camera is turned on. *2 Zoom posit

146Chapter 8BeepYou can set the volume of the beep used for button operations or warnings toOFF, LOW or HIGH. The factory default setting is LOW, but

147Chapter 8File NameThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images tobe stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 a

148Chapter 8File Name (Cont.)● When the File No. reaches 9999...The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, forexample, from No. 1

149Chapter 8Pixel Mapping (Cont.)Measurement Units: m/ft (meters/feet)Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manualfocus

15Monitor indications — Shooting informationThe indications vary depending on the shooting mode.The information below is displayedfor about 3 seconds

Print settingPrint reserve prepares pictures youhave taken with the camera forprinting at a photo lab or on yourprinter.Chapter 9

151How to print picturesChapter 9When you want to print out pictures that you have taken with this camera andstored on a card, perform Print Reserve (

152How to print pictures(Cont.)Chapter 9● Images taken with this camera can also be printed using a printer or at aphoto lab that supports the Design

153All-frame Print ReserveChapter 91Set the mode dial to to display a still picture.● Pictures with cannot be printed out.2Press the button to disp

154Chapter 9Single-frame print reserve1Display a still picture you want to print.● Pictures with cannot be printed out.2Press the button to display

SETSETSELECTSELECTGOGO0DADATETENONO155Single-frame print reserve (Cont.)Chapter 94Press . ● The screen appears.Select x (number of prints)or (date/ti

1Do steps 1 – 4 of“Single-frameprint reserve”. Instep 4, select (P. 154, 155).156Chapter 9Trimming settingIt is possible to enlarge a part of a record

157Trimming setting (Cont.)Chapter 93Press to save the top left corner point.4The screen changes to the one for setting the bottom right cornerpoint.

158Trimming setting (Cont.)Chapter 97To save the setting, press twice to exit from the selection screen.8Press the button twice. ● The screen exits

Resetting Print Reserve159Resetting Print ReserveChapter 91Display a still picture.2Press the button to display the PRINT ORDER SETTING screen. ● If

16Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)6 Number of storable still pictures (P. 75)● Displays the number of still pictures you can shoot.S

Transferringpictures to acomputerPictures stored on the card can alsobe viewed on a computer. This chapter shows you how totransfer pictures to a com

161Connecting directly to a computer bycableChapter 10How to connect to a computer by USB cable depends on the OS yourcomputer is running. Consult the

162Connecting directly to a computer bycable (Cont.)Chapter 10● When connecting the camera to a computer, make sure that the remainingbattery power is

163Connecting directly to a computer bycable (Cont.)Chapter 103Connect the end of the USB cable marked A to the USB connectoron the personal computer

164Chapter 10Connecting directly to a computer bycable (Cont.)Installing a USB driver when using Windows 98/98SE1Connect the camera to the computerand

165Connecting directly to a computer bycable (Cont.)Chapter 106In the “Browse for folder” window, click on the [+] mark at the left-hand side of the “

166Chapter 10Transferring images to a computer — DownloadingIf the camera is connected correctly to a personal computer, the card isrecognized as a dr

167Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.)Chapter 104Double-click the DCIM folder. ● A window containing a folder named100OLYMP opens.

1Connect the camera to your computer (see “How to connect” on P.162). ● An “Untitled” icon appears on the desktop. If this icon does not appear,the ca

Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.)169Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.)Chapter 10● Always disconnect the cam

17Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)0 Drive mode (P. 88)● Displayed when the drive mode is set on the menus. : Single-frame shooting,

170Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.)Chapter 10To avoid computer malfunctions, always do the following when removing thecard. If

171Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.)Chapter 101Make sure the camera’s accesslamp is off.2Drag and drop the “Untitled” Driveicon

172Transferring images to a computer — Downloading (Cont.)Chapter 10To remove the USB cable, do the following:Remember: First remove the card, followi

173Saving directly from a cardChapter 10Card adapters enable you to save images on your personal computer withouthaving to connect your camera directl

Using optionalaccessoriesChapter 11

175AC adapterChapter 11An optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power yourdigital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to us

176External flashChapter 11Using the FL-40 external flashVarious types of flash shooting are possible with the FL-40 external flash,which can be used

177External flash (Cont.)Chapter 113To use the external flash onlyT Select , then press .To use the external flash together with the main flashT Sel

178Chapter 11External flash (Cont.)Using commercially available external flashes1Mount an external flash on the flashbracket, then fasten it to the ca

179External flash (Cont.)Chapter 11Compatible commercially available external flashesWhen selecting an external flash, use products which meet thefoll

18Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)% Flash mode (P. 84)● Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the (flashmode) butto

1Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.2In the top menu, select MODE MENUT CAMERA T DRIVE T . Press. Movie record mode: I

181Remote control shooting (Cont.)Chapter 114Press the shutter button on the remote control.● The camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for a

MiscellaneousThis chapter includes helpfulinformation about troubleshootingcamera operations, error codes, etc.Chapter 12

183TroubleshootingChapter 121 The power is off.2 The batteries areloaded incorrectly.3 The batteries areexhausted.4 The batteries aretemporarily unabl

184Troubleshooting (Cont.)Chapter 125 The card access lampblinks after shooting inthe mode.6 There is a problem withthe card.7 The card is full.8 The

185Troubleshooting (Cont.)Chapter 12POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe flash does not fire.1 The flash is set to theoff mode.2 The subject i

186Troubleshooting (Cont.)Chapter 12POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEPicture rotate, Picture protect, Single-frame erase, All-frame erase,Prin

187Troubleshooting (Cont.)Chapter 12POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe picture is out of focus.1 The camera movedwhen the shutterbutton was

188Troubleshooting (Cont.)Chapter 12POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe picture is too dark.1 The flash was blockedby a finger.2 The subject

189User maintenanceChapter 12After useBe sure to turn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens.Cleaning the camera1Turn off the camera. (P. 3

19Monitor indications — Playback informationINFO setting on the Menu allows you to select how much information todisplay (P. 124).Still picture playba

190Error codesChapter 12If there is a problem with your camera, a blinking error code will appear.PossiblecausesThe card isnot inserted,or it cannot b

191Error codes (Cont.)Chapter 12PossiblecausesThe card isnot formatted.There are nopictures in thecard, so thereis nothing toplay back.There is noempt

192Chapter 12SpecificationsProduct type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording SystemStill Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance withD

193Specifications (Cont.)Chapter 12Viewfinder Optical real image viewfinderMonitor 1.8" TFT color LCD display,approx. 114,000pixelsBattery chargi

194Chapter 12Glossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself andthe camera automatically variesthe shutter speed so that thep

195Glossary of terms (Cont.)Chapter 12DPOF (Digital Print OrderFormat)This is for saving desired printsettings on digital cameras. Byentering which im

196Chapter 12Glossary of terms (Cont.)M (Manual) ModeThe user sets both the apertureand shutter speed.P (Program) ModeAlso called Program AE mode. The

197Chapter 12IndexAAC adapter...175AC outlet ...175Adjusting the monitor brightness ..

198Chapter 12Index (Cont.)CAMERA, FLASH ...49, 177CAMERA, SLOW...49, 83CAMERA, NOISE REDUCTION ...49, 114CAMERA, MULTI METER

199Index (Cont.)Chapter 12S2nd-CURTAIN ...83Self-timer ...142Sequential shooting ...

2For customers in CanadaThis Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the CanadianInterference-Causing Equipment Regulations.For customers

20Monitor indications — Playback information (Cont.)Movie playback information● The indications that appear on a movie picture that has been selected

(Hotline Numbers for customers in Europe) Tel. 01805-67 10 83 for GermanyTel. 00800-67 10 83 00 for Austria, Belgium, Denmark, France, Netherlands, No

Date/time setting3Press í on the arrow pad to selectMODE MENU.● In this step and the following steps, thescreens show examples of the menusdisplayed i

22How to use this manual (Cont.)Example 2Focusing (Cont.)Chapter 41In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T FULLTIME AF TON.2Turn on the monitor (

Getting startedBefore using the camera, you shouldfollow the steps outlined in thischapter.Chapter 1

Loosen the strap in thestopper beforehand toadjust the strap length.Thread the strap throughthe stopper as indicated bythe arrows. When the straplengt

Slide the battery compartmentlock on the battery compartmentcover in the direction of .25Loading the batteriesChapter 1This camera uses 2 CR-V3 lithi

Close the battery compartment cover, thenpress it down and slide it in the oppositedirection of the arrow printed on it.● When pressing the battery co

Service life of CR-V3 lithium battery packsShooting conditions1 • Repeat the same function in sequential 2fps shooting conditions for no more than 10

28Card basicsChapter 1● 2 MB cards cannot be used.● This camera may not recognize a non-Olympus card (such as 3 V (3.3 V))or a card that was formatted

Insert the card fully with the contact areafacing towards the monitor side. Insertuntil you feel it locked into place.● Note the orientation of the ca

3Major featuresStores your pictures on SmartMedia (card).Picture transfer to a computerTV Playback* Take sequential shots!Easy menu operationMenus are

1Press the tabs on the lens cap to remove it.2Set the mode dial to P, A/S/M, or .● The camera turns on.● The lens moves out when the mode dial is no

31Power on/off (Cont.)Chapter 1When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.Card checkControl panel MonitorCard error markTIP

3Press í on the arrow pad to selectMODE MENU.● In this step and the following steps, thescreens show examples of the menusdisplayed in the P mode.4Pre

33Chapter 1SELECTSETGOSELECTSETGODate/time setting (Cont.)8Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press í to move tothe month (M) setting.● R

34Date/time setting (Cont.)Chapter 19Press .● The camera returns to the menuscreen.● If is pressed again, the menuwill disappear and the screen wille

Adjusting the diopterTurn the Diopter adjustment dial to see the AF target mark clearly.ViewfinderAF target markDiopter adjustment dialHolding the cam

Quick-start guideExplains the simplest shooting andplayback methods. This Quick-startguide has been designed for thosewho want to become familiar with

37Chapter 2To focus on the subject, press the shutterbutton halfway, slowly and gently.● When the subject is in focus, the green lamp lightsup.To star

38Chapter 2Press the shutter button halfway. ● The green lamp on the viewfinder lights up.Press the shutter button all the way to startrecording.● The

Display the desired picturesusing the arrow pad.● Pictures indicated by aremovie frames. T See “Playingback movies” on page 40.2Jumps to the picture

4ContentsName of parts ...10Camera 10Viewfinder indications 12Control pan

40Chapter 2To return to the shooting mode, pressthe shutter button halfway.● The monitor turns off. Shoot picturesusing the viewfinder.6Press Ñ on the

When the ERASE screenappears, press Ñ to select YES.● To cancel erasure, press ñ onthe arrow pad to select NO, andpress or the button.3Erasing pictu

Using the MenusThis chapter explains what thecamera's menus are and how theywork. Some functions on thiscamera are only available by usingthe me

43What Are the Menus?Chapter 3When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, what appears on the monitoris generally called "the men

44Top MenuChapter 3When displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is calledthe top menu. The contents of this menu change dependi

45MODE MENUChapter 3To enter MODE MENU, press í. Although MODE MENU contains all thefunctions that can be used at any given time, available functions

46Using TabsChapter 3When MODE MENU is selected, a screen appears with 4 tabs on the left.Use Ññ to select a tab.P top menuDRIVEWBMODE MENUPICSETCARDI

47Selecting, Setting, and SavingFunctionsChapter 3After choosing a tab, you can select and set its functions. Pressing í on atab displays the function

48Example of How to Set a FunctionChapter 3Follow the steps below to set one function in MODE MENU. In this example,you will set (beep sound) to OFF

49MODE MENU Functions (Shooting)Chapter 3DRIVE ~P. 88, 89, 142, 180Changes the drive modes, or sets autobracketing or remote/selftimer shooting.ISO

5Using the menus 42What are the menus? ...43Menu basics ...

50MODE MENU Functions (Shooting)(Cont.)Chapter 3DIGITAL ZOOM ~P. 79The maximum optical zoom (3X) can be extended even more by the2.5X digital zoo

51MODE MENU Functions (Shooting)(Cont.)Chapter 3~P. 103Sets the record mode.WB ~P. 109Sets the appropriate white balance according to the light s

52MODE MENU Functions (Shooting)(Cont.)Chapter 3ALL RESET ~P. 143Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turnoff the power.~

53MODE MENU Functions (Playback)Chapter 3~P. 128Adds sound to recorded still pictures.CARD SETUP ~P. 132Formats cards (FORMAT), or erases all ima

54Shortcut MenuChapter 3Shortcut menus are the menus other than MODE MENU on the top menu.Although most shortcut menus are also contained in MODE MENU

55Mode Dial & Shortcut MenusChapter 3The diagram below describes the shortcut menus that are available with eachmode dial position. The shortcut m

56Mode Dial & Factory Default SettingsChapter 3Mode dialP A/S/MFunctionDRIVEISOA/S/MFLASHSLOWNOISE REDUCTIONMULTI METERINGDIGITAL ZOOMFULLTIME AFA

57Mode Dial & Factory Default Settings(Cont.)Chapter 3Mode dialP A/S/MFunctionSHARPNESSCONTRASTCARD SETUPALL RESETREC VIEWFILE NAMEm/ftSHORT CUTCU

Shooting basicsThis chapter explains the basics oftaking good pictures with yourcamera. You should read it through inorder to make the most of theinfo

59Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dialSet the mode dial to P, A/S/M or .● The camera turns on. Since the lens automaticallyextrudes when the ca

6Recording movies ...77Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ...79D

S (Shutter priority shooting)Allows you to set the shutter speed manually. The camera sets the apertureautomatically. Set the shutter speed according

Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T A/S/M T A.2To incr

62Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T A/S

1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T A/S/M T M.2Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)● To avoid camera movement, we recommend use of a tr

64Chapter 41Point the camera towards the subject.Place the AF target mark on thesubject while viewing through theviewfinder.Press the shutter button g

FocusingWhen you place the AF target mark on a subjectand press the shutter button halfway, the greenlamp lights up. This means that focusing is being

66Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)3 Subjects at different distances 4 Fast-moving subjectsPosition the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is

Focusing (Cont.)If the subject of your composition is notwithin the AF target mark and focusing isnot possible (as illustrated to the right),try the f

68Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)Allows you to select the focus range of your subject.iESP : Focus selection is based on the entire picture on the screen. E

Focusing (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T FULLTIME AF TON.2Turn on the monitor (P. 74).● If the monitor is not on, Fulltime AF doe

7Adjusting image quality and exposure 102Record mode ...103Selecting record modes

70Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)If Auto focus is unable to lock, use manual focus.1Hold down for more than 1 second.When the focus distance selectionscree

Focusing (Cont.)6To return to the AF mode, press É toselect AF, then press .● How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all timesT The MF

72Chapter 41Point the camera towards a subjectwhile viewing through the viewfinder.Place the subject on the AF targetmark.● The picture area moves low

● How to zoom in on a subject or shoot awider picture (zoom-out)T To zoom in on a subject, press thezoom lever towards T. To shoot a widerpicture, pre

74Chapter 4● Press the shutter button gently using the ball of your finger. If it is pressedhard, the camera may move and pictures may come out blurr

1Press the (monitor) button to turn on the monitor.● In the A/S/M mode, the monitor turns on automatically.2Point the camera towards a subject while v

76Chapter 4Before shooting/ No picture takenOne picturetakenMore thanone takenNo recordable spaceWhen the indicationreturns to any statusshown on the

Recording movies 1Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through themonitor. Place the subject on the AF target mark.2Press the shutter butt

78Chapter 44Press the shutter button all the way tostop recording.● The card access lamp blinks and thecamera begins storing the movie on thecard. You

Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 3x magnification (opticalzoom limit). By combining the digital zoom with the 3x optical zoom, zoomm

8Erasing pictures ...130Single-frame erase 130All-frame erase 131Formatting cards...

80Chapter 4Zoom areaZoom — Telephoto/Wide-angleshooting (Cont.)Indicates digital zoomIndicates optical zoomDigital zoom ONThe cursor moves on the zoom

Select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the effect youwant to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emitted using t

82Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)The flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode insituations where flash photography is not desir

Flash shooting (Cont.) SLOW:1st curtain with red-eye reduction This is for when you want to use Slow Synchronization yet also reduce red-eye. For ins

84Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)1Press the (flash mode) button repeatedly until the desired flashmode indication appears.● The flash mode changes as

Flash shooting (Cont.)● If the flash dose not fireT Flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting a brightsubject, in the movie recor

86Chapter 4+1/3EVLess brightNormal flash intensityMore brightFlash shooting (Cont.)You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some sit

Advanced shootingAdvanced shooting methods such asmetering modes and special effects letyou take more creative pictures.Chapter 5

88Chapter 5Sequential shootingThere are 3 Sequential shooting modes: Sequential shooting , AFSequential shooting and Auto bracketing BKT.Sequential

89Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposurecompensation than by using the exposu

9Transferring pictures to a computer 160Connecting directly to a computer by cable...161How to connect 162Installing a USB d

90Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)4Take pictures.● Press the shutter button all the way andkeep it pressed to shoot the presetnumber of pictures.

91Chapter 5Metering modes — Metering the subject brightnessThere are 3 metering methods: Digital ESP metering, spot metering andmulti-metering.Digital

92Chapter 5Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)Meters the brightness of the subject at up to 8 different points to set theoptimal

93Chapter 5Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)e.g. : When metering 2 points (pressing twice).The average values for the aperture

94Chapter 5Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)AE lock — Locking the exposureSuitable for situations when optimal exposure is diff

95Chapter 5Metering modes — Metering the subject brightness (Cont.)3Place the subject you want to focus on within the AF target mark,then press the Sh

96Chapter 5Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up picturesAllows you to shoot close to the subject (no closer than 0.2 m (0.6 ft)) so thatyou can fill

97Chapter 5FUNCTION — Taking black & white orsepia-toned picturesLets you add special effect to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects areavaila

98Chapter 51In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T PANORAMA.2Press í.● The PANORAMA mode is set.3Press the arrow pad to choose at which edge (to

99Chapter 5Panorama shooting (Cont.)5Press to finish panorama shooting.● Frames on the edges of the screen disappear, and the camera returnsto the no