Olympus C-40Zoom User Manual

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10Battery compartment cover (P. 25)Tripod socket (P. 93)CameraSelf-timer/Remote controllamp (P. 93, 94)Zoom lever (T/W) (P. 82) Index display/Close-up

100Chapter 5Recording sound with moviesSound can be recorded while shooting a movie. When is ON, Opticalzoom during shooting is not available.1In the

101Chapter 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 (t

102Chapter 5Panorama shooting (Cont.)5Press to finish panorama shooting.● Frames on the edges of the screen disappear, and the camera returnsto the n

103Chapter 5FUNCTION — Taking black & white orsepia-toned picturesLets you add special effect to your pictures during shooting. 4 effects areavail

Adjusting imagequality andexposureChapter 6

105Chapter 6Record ModeChoose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on acomputer, web-site editing, etc.). To see how large SmartM

Memory capacity in # of shots RecordResolution Compression File format(without sound/with sound)mode16MB 32MB2272x1704 1/ – 2/–2048x1536 1/– 3/–1600x1

107Chapter 6Record Mode (Cont.)1P A/S/M : In the top menu, select MODE MENUTPICTURET ,then press í. : Select in the top menu.2Press Ññ to select the

108Chapter 6Record Mode (Cont.)4Press to save the setting.● The screen returns to the record modesetting screen.● The record mode you set is displaye

109Chapter 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

11Camera (Cont.)Flash mode button ( ) (P. 84)Erase button ( ) (P. 134)Macro/Spot button ( ) (P. 91, 92)Protect button ( ) (P. 133)Rotation button (P.

110Chapter 6ISO SensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and thebetter its ability to shoot in low-light condit

111Chapter 6Exposure CompensationThis function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposuresetting. In some situations, you may get better

112Chapter 6Choose from four white balance settingsdepending on the type of light::Sunlight:Overcast:Tungsten:FluorescentYou can also preview differen

1Select as shown on the previouspage.● The ONE TOUCH WB screenappears.2Point the camera at a sheet ofwhite paper.● Position the paper so that it fil

114Chapter 6White Balance (Cont.)White Balance AdjustmentThis function allows you to make fine changes to the white balance.In the top menu, select MO

115SharpnessChapter 6This function adjusts the sharpness of images.In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T SHARPNESS.Press í.Sharpness can be ad

116Chapter 6ContrastThis function adjusts the contrast of images.For example, images with strong differences in light and shadow can becomemilder, whi

117Chapter 6Noise ReductionThis 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, and howto use the various functions availableduring playback.Chapter 7

119Chapter 7Playing Back Still Pictures1Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed.● The monitor turns on and displays the last picture

12Viewfinder indications1 Orange lamp (P. 75, 80, 87, 88)● In some situations, this lamp lights up when you press the shutter buttonhalfway. This indi

120Chapter 71Press the (monitor) button withthe lens barrier closed to display a stillpicture. Then, press to display thetop menu.2Press Ñ to start

121Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY1Press the (monitor) button with the lens barrier closed, and usethe arrow pad to select a picture with

122Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)Plays back movies.MOVIE PLAYBACK1Follow steps 1-3 on page 121.2Press Ññ to select MOVIE PLAYBACK o

123Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)Movies can be displayed as indexes of still frames. Indexes can be saved onthe card as still pictu

124Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)4Select the last frame of the indexusing the arrow pad (See step 3).5Press .● INDEX screen appears

125Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)This function allows you to edit movies by erasing parts you do not want.EDIT1Follow steps 1-3 on

126Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)● EDIT is not available when the card is protected or when “ CARD FULL”appears (indicating insuffi

127Chapter 7Displaying Shooting InformationThis function lets you select how much shooting information is on the monitorin the playback mode. When it

128Chapter 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

129Chapter 7Index DisplayThis function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. Itis useful for comparing your pictures and choosi

13Control panel indications1 Flash intensity control (P. 89)● Displayed when the amount of the light emitted by the flash is adjusted.2 Spot metering

130Chapter 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

131Chapter 7Ajusting playback sound volumeDuring playback, you can adjust the volume of the sound output from thespeaker, as well as the volume of the

132Chapter 7Adding SoundDuring playback, you can add sound to still pictures and change sound thathas already been recorded. Adding sound takes approx

133Chapter 7Protect Pressing the button in the playback mode protects pictures from beingerased accidentally.1Display the picture you want to protect

134Chapter 7Erasing PicturesRecorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame ata time or to all the pictures in the card.● It i

135Chapter 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

136Chapter 7Formatting CardsCards can be formatted. Formatting prepares cards to receive data. OlympusCAMEDIA-brand cards are highly recommended. If y

137Chapter 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

138Chapter 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

14Control panel indications (Cont.)# Flash mode (P. 84 – 86)● Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the (flashmode) button.No indicat

140Chapter 8Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP. When the modedial is set to , the customized settings are activated. When the camer

141MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)Chapter 8CUSTOMCUSTOMFNoSHUTTERLCDOFFZOOMEx: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen.CUSTOM screenPress í to go to thea

142Chapter 8MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)Available Items and Factory Default Settings* In the mode, available zoom positions are 35mm/50mm/70mm/98mm (thesenu

143Chapter 8ShortcutFunctions on the top menu other thanMODE MENU can be replaced withthose listed in the table below. This isuseful when you want to

144Chapter 8Shortcut (Cont.)Setting the Shortcut Menu1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press í.● The SHORT CUT screen appears. ●

145Chapter 8Shortcut (Cont.)Using the Shortcut Menu1Press to display the top menu.● The shortcut menu you set before is shown on the top menu. 2Press

146Chapter 8All ResetThis function lets you choose whether or not the camera saves its currentsettings.OFF: The settings made just before the power i

147Chapter 8All Reset (Cont.)Items that All Reset affectsSettingFactory default settingNOISE REDUCTIONOFF(P. 117)DIGITAL ZOOMOFF(P. 82)FULLTIME AF (P.

148Chapter 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

149Chapter 8Shutter sound effectIt is possible to select the type of shutter sound effect and the shutter soundvolume. Sound volume cannot be set unle

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

150Chapter 8Power on/off display settingYou can select a picture and/or sound to display/output when the power isturned on/off. It is also possible to

151Chapter 8Screen setup You can register your favorite picture for display when the power is turnedon/off. For more information on this function, ref

152Chapter 8Rec ViewYou can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the monitorduring shooting. ONThe image being recorded onto the card i

153Chapter 8Sleep timerThe camera automatically enters the power saving mode if the time you haveset has passed with no operations being performed.In

154Chapter 8File nameThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images tobe stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 a

155Chapter 8● In the , , , , , or mode, this function's setting is thesame as that selected in the other shooting modes.File name (Cont.)●

156Chapter 8Pixel MappingThe Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check a CCD and imageprocessing circuit automatically. It is not necessary to

157Chapter 8Measurement units: m/ft (meters/feet)Measurement units can be selected from either meters or feet in the manualfocus mode. (P. 73) At clos

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

159Chapter 9How to print picturesWhen you want to print out pictures that you have taken with this camera andstored on a card, use one of the followin

16Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)6 Number of storable still pictures (P. 75, 106)● Displays the number of still pictures you can sh

160Chapter 9How to print pictures(Cont.)● Images taken with this camera can also be printed using a printer or at aphoto lab that supports the Design

161Chapter 9All-frame Print Reserve1Play back a still picture. Press to display the top menu.● You cannot enter (Print reserve) on pictures with .2

162Chapter 9Single-frame print reserve1Play back a still picture. Press to display the top menu.● You cannot enter (Print reserve) on pictures with

163Chapter 90DADATETENONOGOGOEXITEXIT SELECTSELECTSingle-frame print reserve (Cont.)5In the screen, set x (number of prints), (date/time) and (trim

164Chapter 91Do steps 1 – 5 of“Single-frameprint reserve”. Instep 5, select (P. 162, 163).Trimming settingIt is possible to enlarge a part of a record

165Chapter 9Trimming setting (Cont.)3Press to save the top left corner point.4The screen changes to the one for setting the bottom right cornerpoint.

166Chapter 9Trimming setting (Cont.)7To complete setting, press twice.8Press É to select END.● The PRINT ORDER screen appears.9Press É repeatedly unt

167Chapter 9Resetting Print ReserveResetting Print Reserve1Play back a still picture. Press to display the top menu.2Select PRINT ORDER in the top me

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

169Chapter 10Transferring images to a computerBy connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable,images on a card can be transferred t

17Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)9 Drive mode (P. 96)● Displayed when the drive mode is set on the menus. : Single-frame shooting :

170Chapter 10Transferring images to a computer(Cont.)● If the AC adapter is disconnected or connected while the camera isconnected to a computer and i

171Chapter 10Transferring images to a computer(Cont.)Identify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How toidentify depends on the comp

172Chapter 10Transferring images to a computer(Cont.)MacintoshSelect “About This Computer” from the Apple menu on the menu bar. Awindow pops up with

173Chapter 101Turn off the camera’s power, then insert the card containing imagefiles to be transferred to the computer.2Open the camera’s connector c

174Chapter 10Transferring images to a computer(Cont.)When using Windows 2000 Professional/Me1When the camera is connected to a computer, the computera

175Chapter 10Transferring images to a computer(Cont.)Downloading image files● When using CAMEDIA Master 2.5, click on “Removable Disk”, not “MyCamera”

176Chapter 10Transferring images to a computer(Cont.)3Double-click the “Removable Disk”icon.● If you cannot find this icon, thecamera and computer are

177Chapter 10Transferring images to a computer(Cont.)1Connect the camera to the computer. (See page 173.)● The camera is recognized as “Untitled”.2Dou

178Chapter 10● Always disconnect the camera from the personal computer when doing anyof the following:– Changing the card.– Switching the mode dial po

179Chapter 101Make sure the camera’s card accesslamp is off.2Drag & drop the “Untitled” icon ontothe “Trash” icon on your desktop, orselect "

18Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)% Flash mode (P. 84 – 86)● Displayed when the flash mode is selected by pressing the (flashmode)

180Chapter 10Disconnecting the USB cable (Cont.)Windows 2000/MeDo either of the following to remove the USB cable:(A) Click on the task bar.1Left-cli

181Chapter 10Downloading directly from a cardCard adapters enable you to save images on your personal computer withouthaving to connect your camera di

Using optionalaccessoriesChapter 11

183Chapter 11AC adapterAn optional Olympus CAMEDIA-brand AC adapter allows you to power yourdigital camera from a common AC wall outlet. Be sure to us

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

185Chapter 12Troubleshooting1 The power is off.2 The batteries areloaded incorrectly.3 The batteries areexhausted.4 The batteries aretemporarily unabl

186Chapter 12Troubleshooting (Cont.)5 There is a problem withthe card.6 The card is full.7 The batteries ran out ofpower.8 The control panel/monitor i

187Chapter 12Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe flash does not fire.1 The flash is set to theoff mode.2 The subject i

188Chapter 12Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEPicture rotate, Picture protect, Single-frame erase, All-frame erase,Prin

189Chapter 12Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe picture is out of focus.1 The camera movedwhen the shutterbutton was

19Monitor indications — Playback informationINFO setting on the Menu allows you to select how much information todisplay (P. 127).Still picture playba

190Chapter 12Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe picture is too dark.1 The flash was blockedby a finger.2 The subject

191Chapter 12Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSESCORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEHalation produces unnatural colors in a picture.1 Excessively brightultra

192Chapter 12User maintenanceAfter useWhen not using the camera, be sure to close the lens barrier to turn off thecamera. Also turn off the monitor.Cl

193Chapter 12Error codesIf there is a problem with your camera, a blinking error code will appear.Possible causesThe card is notinserted, or itcannot

194Chapter 12Error codes (Cont.)PossiblecausesThe card is notformatted.There are nopictures in thecard, so thereis nothing toplay back.There is noempt

195Chapter 12SpecificationsProduct type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording SystemStill Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance withD

196Chapter 12Specifications (Cont.)Shutter speed Used with mechanical shutter Still 1/2 to 1/1000 sec. (M mode: 16 to 1/1000 sec.;when slow synchroniz

197Chapter 12Glossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself andthe camera automatically variesthe shutter speed so that thep

198Chapter 12Glossary of terms (Cont.)DPOF (Digital Print OrderFormat)This is for saving desired printsettings on digital cameras. Byentering which im

199Chapter 12Glossary of terms (Cont.)JPEG (Joint PhotographicExperts Group)A compression format for color stillimages. Photographs (images)shot using

2For customers in Europe“CE” mark indicates that this product complies with the Europeanrequirements for safety, health, environment and customerprote

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

200Chapter 12IndexAAC adapter...183AC outlet ...183Adjusting the monitor brightness ..

201Chapter 12Index (Cont.)CAMERA, (for still pictures) ...50, 99CAMERA, PANORAMA ...51, 101CAMERA, FUNCTION ...51, 103Menu, PICTURE ...

202Chapter 12Index (Cont.)RRecord mode ...105Recording movies ...64, 80Red-eye reduction flash ...

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Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M.2● To avoid camera movement, we recommend

22How to use this manual (Cont.)Example 2Chapter 8BeepYou can set the volume of the beep used for button operations or warnings toOFF, LOW or HIGH. Th

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

Thread the rest of the strapthrough the loop that hasalready gone through theeyelet.Make sure the strap is securelyfastened.24Attaching the strapChapt

While pressing the lock button on thebattery compartment cover, slide thecover in the direction of the arrow (É)printed on it.25Loading the batteriesC

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

Selecting batteries Lithium battery pack Since the CR-V3 lithium battery pack has a long service life, it isconvenient when traveling. The CR-V3 lith

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 all the way with the contact areafacing towards the lens side so that the label’sedge is aligned with the guideline (É) printedon the

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

1Set the mode dial to the desiredposition.2Open the lens barrier.● The camera turns on and the lensextends.● Startup image is displayed on themonitor.

31Power on/off (Cont.)Chapter 1When the power is turned on/off, a startup/shutdown image is displayed onthe monitor and startup/shutdown sound is outp

32Chapter 1Power on/off (Cont.)When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.Card checkControl panel MonitorCard error markTIP

33Chapter 13Press í on the arrow pad to selectMODE MENU.● In this step and the following steps, thescreens show examples of the menusdisplayed in the

34Chapter 1SELECTSETGOSELECTSETGODate/time setting (Cont.)8Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press í to move tothe month (M) setting.● R

35Chapter 1Date/time setting (Cont.)9Press .● The camera returns to the menuscreen.● If is pressed again, the menuwill disappear.● For a more accurat

36Chapter 1Hold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at yoursides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep your fingers and the

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

38Chapter 2Point the camera towards asubject while viewing through theviewfinder.2To focus on the subject, press the shutterbutton halfway, slowly and

39Chapter 2Press the shutter button halfway. ● The green lamp on the viewfinder lights up.Press the shutter button all the way to startrecording.● The

4ContentsNames of parts ...10Camera 10Viewfinder indications 12Control pa

40Chapter 2Display the desired picturesusing the arrow pad.● Pictures indicated by aremovie frames. T See “Playingback movies” on page 41.2Jumps to t

41Chapter 2To return to the shootingmode, press the shutterbutton halfway.6Press Ñ on the arrow pad toselect MOVIE PLAY.● The card access lamp blinksw

42Chapter 2When the ERASE screenappears, press Ñ to select YES.● To cancel erasure, press ñ onthe arrow pad to select NO, andpress or the button.3Er

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

44Chapter 3What Are the Menus?When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, what appears on the monitor isgenerally called "the men

45Chapter 3Top MenuWhen displaying menus, the first screen that appears on the monitor is calledthe top menu. The contents of this menu change dependi

46Chapter 3MODE MENUTo enter MODE MENU, press í. Functions available in the MODE MENUdepend on the mode. MODE MENU functions are divided into 4 tabs(C

47Chapter 3Using TabsWhen MODE MENU is selected, a screen appears with 4 tabs on the left.Use Ññ to select a tab.P top menuWBMODE MENUPICSETCARDISOP/A

48Chapter 3Selecting, Setting, and SavingFunctionsAfter choosing a tab, you can select and set its functions. Pressing í on atab displays the function

49Chapter 3Example of How to Set a FunctionFollow the steps below to set one function in MODE MENU. In this example,you will set (beep sound) to OFF

5Using the menus 43What are the menus? ...44Menu basics ...

50Chapter 3MODE MENU Functions (Shooting)~P. 93 – 95Sets self-timer shooting or remote control shooting.DRIVE ~P. 96, 97Changes the drive modes, or se

51Chapter 3MODE MENU Functions (Shooting)(Cont.)~P. 105 – 109Sets the record mode resolution.WB ~P. 112, 113Sets the appropriate white balance ac

52Chapter 3MODE MENU Functions (Shooting)(Cont.)ALL RESET ~P. 146Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turnoff the power.~

53Chapter 3MODE MENU Functions (Shooting)(Cont.)~P. 132Adds sound to recorded still pictures.CARD SETUP ~P. 136Formats cards (FORMAT), or erases

54Chapter 3MODE MENU Functions (Playback)(Cont.)ALL RESET ~P. 146Selects whether to keep the current camera settings when you turnoff the power.V

55Chapter 3Shortcut MenuShortcut menus are the menus that appear in the top menu together with theMODE MENU (the top menu is the first menu that appea

56Chapter 3Self-timer/remote controlSelects self-timer shooting or remotecontrol shooting.Record modeSets the record mode.Digital zoomThe optical zoom

57Chapter 3Modes & Shortcut Menus (Cont.)Slide-showRuns through all saved pictures one afteranother.Information displayChanges the amount of shoot

58Chapter 3Modes & Factory Default SettingsMode FunctionDRIVEISOP/A/S/MSLOWNOISE REDUCTIONDIGITAL ZOOMFULLTIME AF(still pictures)(movies)FUNCTIONW

59Chapter 3Modes & Factory Default Settings(Cont.)ModeFunctionSHARPNESSCONTRASTSATURATIONALL RESETSHUTTER SOUNDPW ON SETUPPW OFF SETUPREC VIEWSLEE

6Recording movies ...80Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting ...8

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

61Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dialSet the mode dial to any of the following positions and open the lensbarrier.Shooting mode: , , , , , , P

62Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)Night Scene shootingSuitable for shooting pictures in the evening or at night. The camera sets asl

63Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)M (Manual shooting)Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check theexposure

64Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)My ModeAllows you to take still pictures. Your favorite settings can be saved in MYMODE SETUP (in

65Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)Aperture setting — Aperture priority shooting1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M

66Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)Shutter speed setting — Shutter priority shooting1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A

67Chapter 41In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M.2Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)● To avoid camera movement, we recommen

1Point the camera towards the subject.Place the AF target mark on thesubject while viewing through theviewfinder.Press the shutter button gently(halfw

69Chapter 42Press the shutter button all the way.● Shooting starts and the green lamp blinks.● , , , , , , P, A/S/M,or mode: The camera starts stori

7Adjusting image quality and exposure 104Record mode ...105Selecting record modes

70Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)3 Subjects at different distances 4 Fast-moving subjectsPosition the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is

71Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)If the subject of your composition is notwithin the AF target mark and focusing is notpossible (as illustrated to the right

72Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T FULLTIME AF TON.2Turn on the monitor (P. 78).● If the monitor is not on, Full

73Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)If Auto focus is unable to lock, use manual focus.1Hold down for more than 1 second.When the focus distance selectionscree

74Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)6To return to the AF mode, press É toselect AF, then press .● How to shoot while keeping the same focus distance at all ti

75Chapter 41Point the camera towards a subjectwhile viewing through the viewfinder.Place the subject on the AF targetmark.● The picture area moves low

76Chapter 4● How to zoom in on a subject or shoot awider picture (zoom-out)T To zoom in on a subject, press the zoomlever towards T. To shoot a wider

77Chapter 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

78Chapter 41Press the (monitor) button to turn on the monitor.● In the A/S/M or mode, the monitor turns on automatically.2Point the camera towards a

79Chapter 4Beforeshooting/Nopicture takenOne picturetakenMore thanone takenNo recordable spaceWhen the indication returns toany status shown on the le

8Erasing pictures ...134Single-frame erase 134All-frame erase 135Formatting cards...

80Chapter 4Recording movies 1Point the camera towards a subject while viewing through themonitor. Place the subject on the AF target mark.2Press the s

81Chapter 44Press the shutter button all the way to stoprecording.● The card access lamp blinks and the camerabegins storing the movie on the card. Yo

82Chapter 4Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 2.8x magnification (opticalzoom limit). By combining the digital zoom with the 2.8x opti

83Chapter 4Zoom areaZoom — Telephoto/Wide-angleshooting (Cont.)Indicates digital zoomIndicates optical zoomDigital zoom ONThe cursor moves on the zoom

84Chapter 4Select a flash mode appropriate to the lightning conditions and the effect youwant to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of light emit

85Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)The flash does not fire even in low-light conditions. Use this mode insituations where flash photography is not desir

86Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.) SLOW:1st curtain with red-eye reduction This is for when you want to use Slow Synchronization yet also reduce red-e

87Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)1Press the (flash mode) button repeatedly until the desired flashmode indication appears.● The flash mode changes as

88Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)● If the flash dose not fireT Flash does not fire in the following situations: When shooting a brightsubject, in the

89Chapter 4+1/3EVLess brightNormal flash intensityMore brightFlash shooting (Cont.)You can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some sit

9Transferring pictures to a computer 168Transferring images to a computer ...169Identifying the OS 171Connecting

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

91Chapter 5Spot metering — Selecting the metering areaThere are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering.Digital ESP metering: Meter

92Chapter 5Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up picturesUsually focusing is slow when you get as close as 0.1 m - 0.8 m (0.3 ft - 2.6ft) to the subje

93Chapter 5Self-Timer ShootingThis function is useful for taking pictures where the shooter wants to beincluded in the photograph.1Use a tripod to sta

5m15°15°15°15°3m3m10cm94Chapter 51Mount the camera on a tripod or place it on a stable, flat surface.2: In the top menu, selectT .P A/S/M : In the to

95Chapter 5Remote control shooting (Cont.)4Press the shutter button on the remote control.● The camera’s self-timer/remote control lamp blinks for abo

96Chapter 5Sequential shootingThere are 3 Sequential shooting modes: Sequential shooting , AFSequential shooting and Auto bracketing BKT.Sequential

97Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposurecompensation than by using the exposu

98Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)4Take pictures.● Press the shutter button all the way andkeep it pressed to shoot the presetnumber of pictures.

99Chapter 5Recording sound with still picturesSound can be recorded when taking still pictures. Recording starts about 0.5seconds after the shutter is