Olympus C-720 Ultra Zoom User Manual

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9Miscellaneous 124Troubleshooting...124User maintenance ...

99Chapter 7Protect It is highly recommended that you protect important pictures to avoidaccidentally erasing them. Protected pictures cannot be erased

100Chapter 7Erasing PicturesRecorded pictures can also be erased. This can be done either one frame ata time or to all the pictures in the card.1Selec

101Chapter 7Erasing Pictures (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CARD T CARD SETUP TALL ERASE.~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)2Press .● The A

102Chapter 7Formatting CardsThis function lets you format a card. Formatting prepares cards to receivedata. Olympus CAMEDIA-brand cards are highly rec

103Chapter 71Make sure that the TV and camera power are off .2Connect the camera to the TV using the video cable.3Set the mode dial to and press the

Chapter 8Useful Functions104Items that All Reset affectsSettingFactory default settingISO (P. 82) AUTO(P. 64) ±0DIGITAL ZOOMOFF(P. 59)(for still pictu

105Chapter 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

106Chapter 8Custom Button (Cont.)1Press the (custom) button.● The function currently set to the custom button appears.2Set following the below:Ex: Wh

107Chapter 8ShortcutFunctions on the top menu other thanMODE MENU can be replaced withthose listed in the table below. This isuseful when you want to

108Chapter 8Shortcut (Cont.)Mode dial setting1In the top menu, select MODE MENUT SETUP T SHORT CUT. Press í.~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)● The SHORT

10CameraMode dial ( ,,P/A/S/M, , , , , ) (P. 44–46)Zoom lever (W/T) (P. 58) Index display/Close-up playback lever ( / ) (P. 93, 95)Shutter button (P.

109Chapter 8Shortcut (Cont.)Mode dial setting1Press to display the top menu.● The shortcut menu you set before is shown on the top menu. 2Press the a

110Chapter 8Your favorite settings can be saved in MY MODE SETUP. When the modedial is set to , your customized settings are activated. When the came

111Chapter 8MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)CUSTOMCUSTOMFNoSHUTTERP40mmmmZOOMP/A/S/MEx: When setting the aperture on the CUSTOM screen.CUSTOM screenPress í to go

112Chapter 8MY MODE SETUP (Cont.)Available Items and Factory Default Settings*1 In the mode, available zoom positions are 40mm/100mm/180mm/250mm/320m

113Chapter 8Information displayLets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shootingor playback mode. When it is set to OFF, on

114Chapter 8Monitor brightness adjustmentMode dial settingAdjusts the brightness of the monitor/viewfinder.When the monitor is OFF: Adjusts only the v

115Chapter 8Rec ViewYou can choose if the image being recorded is displayed on the viewfinder/monitor during shooting. ONThe image being recorded ont

116Chapter 8Sleep timerThe camera automatically enters the sleep mode if the time you have set haspassed with no operations being performed. To leave

117Chapter 8File nameThe camera automatically creates file names and folder names for images tobe stored in. Files can be numbered from 0001 to 9999 a

118Chapter 8File name (Cont.)● When the File No. reaches 9999...The file number returns to 0001, and the folder number changes, forexample, from No. 1

11Camera (Cont.)Flash (P. 62)Self-timer lamp (P. 70)Card cover (P. 26)Strap eyelet (P. 19)LensVIDEO OUT jack (P. 103)Connector cover (P. 103)USB conne

119Chapter 8Pixel MappingThe Pixel Mapping feature allows the camera to check and adjust the CCDand image processing circuit automatically. It is not

Chapter 9Print setting120How to print picturesWhen you want to print out pictures that you have taken with this camera andstored on a card, use one of

121Chapter 9How to print pictures (Cont.)● Picture size and printingThe resolution of a computer/printer is generally based on the number ofdots (pixe

122Chapter 93(Only for )Press Éí to select a frame you wantto print.● If Print reserve has already beenapplied, the number of prints currentlyset is

123Chapter 9Applying print reserve to a card (Cont.)4Press Ññ to set x (number ofprints).● Up to 10 can be set. 0 cancels Printreserve. Increases the

Chapter 10Miscellaneous124Troubleshooting1 The batteries areexhausted.2 The power is off.3 The batteries areloaded incorrectly.4 The batteries aretemp

125Chapter 10Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGENo picture is taken when the shutter button is pressed.1 The mode dial i

126Chapter 10Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGE1 The flash is pusheddown.2 The subject is lighted.3 The drive mode is s

127Chapter 10Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEPictures you have already taken do not appear on the monitor.1 The camer

128Chapter 10Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe picture is out of focus.1 The camera movedwhen the shutterbutton was

12Viewfinder/Monitor indications —Shooting informationThe INFO setting on the menu allows you to select how much information todisplay. ~ Information

129Chapter 10Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEThe picture is too dark.1 The flash was blockedby a finger.2 The subject

130Chapter 10Troubleshooting (Cont.)POSSIBLE CAUSES CORRECTIVE ACTIONREF. PAGEHalation produces unnatural colors in a picture.1 Excessively brightultr

131Chapter 10User maintenanceTurn off the power and attach the lens cap to the lens.1Turn off the camera. (P. 27)2Remove the batteries (P. 21). When u

132Chapter 10Error codesIf there is a problem with your camera, one of the error codes below willappear.Possible causesThe card is notinserted, or it

133Chapter 10Error codes (Cont.)Possible causesThe card is notformatted.There are nopictures on the card,so there is nothing toplay back.There is no e

134Chapter 10Menu mapsTop menu Tab Function SettingISO (P. 82)P/A/S/M (P. 44) (P. 64)BKT (P. 72)DIGITAL ZOOM (P. 59)PANORAMA (P. 75)2 IN 1 (P. 7

135Chapter 10Menu maps (Cont.)PANORAMA (P. 75)2 IN 1 (P. 77)CARD SETUP (P. 102)ALL RESET (P. 104) (P. 114)PIXEL MAPPING (P. 119) (P. 114)

136Chapter 10Menu maps (Cont.)BLACK & WHITE (P. 97) SEPIA (P. 97) (P. 98)CARD SETUP (P. 102)ALL RESET (P. 104) (P. 114) (P.

137Chapter 10Menu functions & factory defaultsettingsP/A/S/MMode FunctionISOP/A/S/MBKTDIGITAL ZOOMWBSHARPNESSCONTRASTALL RESETINFOREC VIEWMY MODE

138Chapter 10Modes & Shooting functionsFlash––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––

13Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shooting information (Cont.)Items Indications Ref. page7 Record mode TIFF/SHQ/HQ/SQ1/SQ2 P. 788 Memory gauge P. 169

139Chapter 10Modes & Shooting functions (Cont.)ModeFunction Sequential shootingAF sequentialshootingAuto-bracketingPanoramashooting2 in 1 shooting

140Chapter 10SpecificationsProduct type Digital camera (for shooting and displaying)Recording systemStill Digital recording, JPEG (in accordance withD

141Chapter 10Specifications (Cont.)Battery charging time Approx. 7 sec. (at normal temperature with newfor flash batteries)Autofocus TTL system autof

142Chapter 10Glossary of termsA (Aperture Priority) ModeYou set the aperture yourself andthe camera automatically variesthe shutter speed so that thep

143Chapter 10Glossary of terms (Cont.)DPOF (Digital Print OrderFormat)This is for saving desired printsettings on digital cameras. Byentering which im

144Chapter 10Glossary of terms (Cont.)JPEG (Joint PhotographicExperts Group)A compression format for color stillimages. Photographs (images)shot using

145Chapter 10IndexAAC adapter...23AE lock button ( )...10All-frame erase...101All

146Chapter 10Index (Cont.)QQuick view ...87RRecord mode ...78Resizing pictures ...

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How to use your PC to get the most from images taken with your digital camera. Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. This manual

14Items Indications Ref. page1 Battery check P. 162 Print reserve P. 1223 Number of prints x1 – x10 P. 1234 Protect P. 995 Record mode TIFF, SHQ, HQ

2IntroductionThis manual explains in detail how to connect your Olympus digital camera to a computer. Read it carefully and keep it in a safe place fo

3MacintoshWindowsINDEXFlowchart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4Identifying the OS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6Windows (98/Me

4FlowchartBy connecting the camera to a computer with the provided USB cable, images on a card can be transferred to the computer. Some OS’s (operatin

Flowchart5• When connecting the camera to the computer, make sure that there is sufficient remaining battery power. When connected (transmitting) to t

6Identifying the OSIdentify the OS on your computer before connecting the camera. How to identify the OS depends on the computer. Windows1Double-c

Identifying the OS74A System Properties window will appear. Note and record the “System:” information.Confirm that your system is Windows 98, 98 SE, M

8WindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsWindowsUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPUsing Windows 98/Me/2000/XPYour

9WindowsInstalling the USB driver for Windows 98(When using Windows 98/98 SE)If your OS is Windows 98/98 SE, you must install the USB driver. Follow t

Installing the USB driver for Windows 98 (When using Windows 98/98 SE)10Windows3Click “Continue”. The installation of the USB driver will start.4Click

11WindowsConnecting the camera to the computerUsers running Windows 98/98SE need to install the USB drive before connecting the camera to your compute

15Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Playback information (Cont.)Items Indications Ref. page1 Battery check P. 162 Movie mark P. 353 Protect P. 994 Fr

Connecting the camera to the computer12Windows3Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrierThe power turns on automatically, with the exception of s

Connecting the camera to the computer13Windows4The computer recognizes the camera as a new device.When you connect the camera to the computer for the

14WindowsConfirming the computer recognizes the camera1Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “My Comp

15WindowsConfirming the USB driver is installedIf the computer does not recognize the camera as a Removable Disk, follow the procedure below to check

Confirming the USB driver is installed16Windows4Confirm that “OLYMPUS Digital Camera” is in the “Universal Serial Bus Controller” category.If you cann

17WindowsDownloading images to your computer1Double-click the “My Computer” icon on the desktop.For users running Windows XP, click “Control Panel” fr

Downloading images to your computer18Windows4Double-click the “100olymp” folder.Image files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.jpg” are d

Downloading images to your computer19WindowsThe “My Documents” window is displayed.6Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in thi

20WindowsDisconnecting the camera from your computerIf your OS is Windows Me/2000, proceed to “Windows Me/2000/XP” ( p.21). Windows 981Make sure

Disconnecting the camera from your computer21Windows4Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.5R

16Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Memory gauge & battery checkIf the remaining battery power is low, the battery check indication changes asfollo

Disconnecting the camera from your computer22Windows2Click the “Unplug or Eject Hardware” icon on the task bar.The message saying that the drive ha

23MacintoshMacintoshMacintoshMacintoshMacintoshUsing Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Using Mac OS (9/X)Your computer is turned on and

24MacintoshConnecting the camera to the computer1Insert the marked end of the USB cable into the USB port on your computer as shown below. 2After maki

Connecting the camera to the computer25Macintosh3Turn the camera on. Camera with a lens barrierThe power turns on automatically, with the exception of

26MacintoshDownloading images to your computer Mac OS 9You can download images from the camera and save them in your computer (in this case, in th

Downloading images to your computer27MacintoshImage files (JPEG files) with files names such as “P1010001.JPG” are displayed.4Double-click the “Macint

Downloading images to your computer28MacintoshThe “Hard Disk” window is displayed.5Drag & drop the image you want to save in the computer (in this

Downloading images to your computer29Macintosh Mac OS XMalfunctions such as the following may occur due to the OS.• If the camera is not connected

30MacintoshDisconnecting the camera from your computer1Make sure that the lamp on the right of the viewfinder or the card access lamp is not blinking.

31Downloading image files using other OS(For other OS users)Users running other OS cannot connect the camera directly to a computer.     Windows 9

17Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S.Press . Press again to cancel the menu.

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18How to use this manual (Cont.)Chapter 8Information displayLets you select the amount of shooting information displayed in the shootingor playback mo

C-720 Ultra Zoom Thank you for purchasing an Olympus digital camera. Before youstart to use your new camera, please read these instructionscarefully

1Attach the string to the lens cap; Pullthe string loop through the hole in thelens cap. Put the other end of thestring through the string loop.2Threa

20Chapter 1Attaching the strap (Cont.)5Pull out the end of the strap from thering attached to the strap.Pull the end of the strap to remove itfrom the

1Make sure the camera is turned off;● The monitor is off.● The viewfinder is off.● The lens is not extended.2Slide the battery compartment lock onthe

22Chapter 1Loading the batteries (Cont.)● If the terminals inside the battery compartment are dirty, it will noticeablyshorten the life of the batteri

23Chapter 1Loading the batteries (Cont.) AA (R6) alkaline batteriesWhen you need batteries in a hurry, you can use AA (R6) alkaline batteries,which a

24Chapter 1Loading the batteries (Cont.)● Manganese (zinc-carbon) batteries cannot be used.● The lives of battery packs may vary according to the type

25Chapter 1Card basicsThis camera uses SmartMedia to record pictures. This reference manualuses the term “card” when referring to SmartMedia.What is S

26Chapter 1Card basics (Cont.)1Make sure the camera is turned off;● The monitor is off.● The viewfinder is off.● The lens is not extended.2Open the ca

27Chapter 11Before turning the camera on, pressthe tabs on the lens cap to remove it.2Press the power switch to turn on thecamera.● The lens moves out

28Chapter 1Power on/off (Cont.)When the power is turned on, the camera checks the card automatically.IndicationsCard error indicationTIPSThere is no c

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

29Chapter 11Set the mode dial to , then pressthe POWER switch to turn on thecamera.● Be sure to take off the lens cap beforeyou turn the camera on (P

30Chapter 1Date/time setting (Cont.)5Press í to move to the year (Y) setting.6Press Ññ to set the year. When the year is set, press í to move tothe mo

31Chapter 1Adjusting the diopterHold the camera firmly with both hands while keeping your elbows at yoursides to prevent the camera from moving. Keep

Chapter 2Quick-start guide32Point the camera towards asubject while viewing through theviewfinder.2To focus on the subject, press the shutterbutton ha

33Chapter 2Press the shutter button halfway.● When the subject is in focus, the green lampblinks once.Press the shutter button all the way to startrec

34Chapter 2Display the desired picturesusing the arrow pad.● Pictures indicated by aremovie frames. ~ “Playing backmovies” on page 35.2Jumps to the p

35Chapter 2Press Ñ on the arrow pad toselect MOVIE PLAY.Press Ññ to select MOVIEPLAYBACK on the MOVIEPLAY screen.● To exit MOVIE PLAY screen,press É.3

36Chapter 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

Chapter 3Using the Menus37What Are the Menus?When you turn on the camera and press the (OK/Menu) button, the menuthat appears on the monitor is gener

38Chapter 3How to use the menu1Press to display the topmenu. Press í.2Press Ññ to select a tab andpress í.WBISOMODE MENUPICTURECAMSETCARDAUTONORMALN

3Contents ...P. 4Chapter 1Getting started P. 19Chapter 2Quick-start guide P. 32

39Chapter 3How to use the menu (Cont.)3Press Ññ to select an itemand press í.4Press Ññ to select the setting.Press to save the setting.● To go back t

40Chapter 3Modes & Shortcut MenusCARD SETUPtop menuDIGITAL ZOOMMODE MENUWBISOMODE MENUWBMODE MENUDIGITAL ZOOMMODE MENUINFOtop menu(for still pictu

41Chapter 3Tabs & MODE MENU functions(shooting)CAMERA tabPICSETCARDISOP/A/S/MDIGITDIGITAL ZOOMAL ZOOMAUTOP1.0 x3OFFCAMERABKTIn the shooting mode,

42Chapter 3Tabs & MODE MENU functions (shooting) (Cont.)CARD tabCARD SETUP Formats cards. P. 102SETUP tabALL RESET Selects whether to keep the cur

43Chapter 3Tabs & MODE MENU functions(playback)When a still picture is played back, the MODE MENU has 3 tabs. When amovie is played back, the MODE

Chapter 4Shooting basics44Shooting mode setting — Mode dialSet the mode dial to any of the following positions and press thePOWER switch.Shooting mode

45Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)●P (Program shooting)Allows you to take still pictures. The camera sets aperture and shutter spee

46Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)●M (Manual shooting)Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually. To check theexposu

47Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T A.Press . Press again to cancel the menu.

48Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T S.Press . Press again to cancel the menu.

4ContentsNames of parts ...10Camera 10Viewfinder/Monitor indications — Shoo

49Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T P/A/S/M T M.Press . Press again to cancel the menu.

50Chapter 4Shooting mode setting — Mode dial (Cont.)1Point the camera towards the subject.Place the AF target mark on thesubject while viewing through

51Chapter 4How to use the shutter button (Cont.)2Press the shutter button all the way.● ,,,,P/A/S/M, or mode: The camera starts storing yourpictures o

52Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)3 Subjects at different distances 4 Fast-moving subjectsPosition the AF target mark in the viewfinder on an object that is

53Chapter 4Focusing (Cont.)2Compose your picture (point thecamera towards the subject) whilekeeping the shutter button pressedhalfway.3Press the shutt

54Chapter 41Point the camera towards a subject, and place the subject on the AFtarget mark.2Press the shutter button halfway.● When the focus and brig

55Chapter 4Taking still pictures (Cont.) ● How to use the monitorT Press the (monitor) button. The monitor turns on automatically.● The green lamp bl

56Chapter 4Recording movies 1Point the camera towards a subject,and place the subject on the AF target.● When the mode dial is set to , thetotal reco

57Chapter 4Recording movies (Cont.) 3Press the shutter button all the way to stoprecording.● The card access lamp blinks and the camerabegins storing

58Chapter 4Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting is possible at up to 8x magnification (opticalzoom limit, equivalent to 40 mm-320 mm on a 35 mm camera). By c

5Using the menus 37What are the menus? ...37How to use the menu ...

59Chapter 4Zoom — Telephoto/Wide-angle shooting (Cont.)● The optical zoom cannot be used in the mode. To use zoom, setDIGITAL ZOOM to ON.● Images cap

60Chapter 4You can select a flash mode appropriate to the lighting conditions and theeffect you want to achieve. You can also adjust the amount of lig

61Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)When the flash is pushed back in the camera, the flash is in the Off mode.The flash does not fire even in low-light c

62Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)1Press the (flash) switch.● The flash pops up.2Press the / (flash mode) buttonrepeatedly until the desired flash mo

63Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.): Available, – : Not available : Factory default setting* The factory default setting and the available s

64Chapter 4Flash shooting (Cont.)+1/3EVLess brightNormal flash intensityMore brightYou can adjust the amount of light emitted by the flash.In some sit

Chapter 5Advanced shooting65Spot metering — Selecting the metering areaThere are 2 metering methods: Digital ESP metering and spot metering.Digital ES

66Chapter 5AE lock — Locking the exposureSuitable for situations when optimal exposure is difficult to achieve (such asexcessive contrast between the

67Chapter 5AE lock — Locking the exposure (Cont.)3Place the subject you want to focus on within the AF target mark,then press the shutter button halfw

68Chapter 5Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up picturesFocusing is usually slow when you get close to a subject (0.1 m-0.6 m (0.3 ft-1.9 ft) in the

6Flash shooting ...60Auto-flash 60Red-eye reduction flash 60Fill-in flash 60Fla

69Chapter 5Macro mode shooting — Taking close-up pictures (Cont.)Supported working rangeNormal (except macro) : W : 0.1 m to ∞ (0.3 ft to ∞)T : 1.0 m

1Use a tripod to stabilize the camera.2Press the DRIVE button repeatedlyuntil appears.● If DRIVE is not pressed within 2 secondsafter the selection sc

71Chapter 5Single-frame : Shoots 1 frame at a time when the shooting/ shutter button is pressed all the way. (Single-no indication frame shooting; nor

72Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)Under some conditions, you may obtain better results shooting with exposurecompensation than by using the exposu

73Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)3Press Ññ to select the number offrames to shoot (x3, x5), then press .● In some combinations of picture size a

74Chapter 5Sequential shooting (Cont.)● Sequential shooting ( , , BKT) is not possible when the recordmode is set to TIFF (P. 78).● The flash will no

75Chapter 51In the top menu, select MODE MENU T CAMERA T PANORAMA.~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)2Press í.● The PANORAMA mode is set.3Press the arrow

76Chapter 5Panorama shooting (Cont.)4Make sure that the edges of images overlap, then take your pictures.● Focus, exposure and white balance are set b

77Chapter 5Taking two-in-one picturesAllows you to combine two pictures taken insuccession and store them as a singlepicture.Mode dial setting1In the

Chapter 6Adjusting image quality and exposure78Record ModeChoose the best record mode for your purposes (printing, editing on acomputer, web-site edit

7Adjusting image quality and exposure 78Record mode ...78Selecting record modes

79Chapter 6Record Mode (Cont.)Record modeResolutionFile formatCompressionMemory capacity in # of shotsTIFFSHQHQSQ1SQ21984x14881984x14881984x14881600x1

80Chapter 6Record Mode (Cont.)Mode dial setting1In the top menu, select MODE MENU T PICTURE T , then pressí. ~ “How to use the menu” (P. 38)● When i

81Chapter 6Record Mode (Cont.)● Resolution:The number of pixels (vertical x horizontal) used when saving an image.If the image will be printed, higher

82Chapter 6ISO SensitivityThe higher the ISO value, the greater the camera’s light sensitivity and thebetter its ability to shoot in low-light conditi

83Chapter 6ISO Sensitivity (Cont.)*● Higher ISO settings can produce more electrical noise.● ISO is standardized based on the sensitivity of normal ca

84Chapter 6Exposure CompensationThis function allows you to make fine changes to the present exposuresetting. In some situations, you may get better r

85Chapter 6White BalanceColor reproduction differs depending on the lighting conditions. For instance,when daylight, the setting sun, or indoor lighti

86Chapter 6SharpnessThis function adjusts the sharpness of images. You can select one of thefollowing three options: NORMAL : Image outlines are sharp

Chapter 7Playback87Playing Back Still Pictures1Set the mode dial to (playback mode) and press the POWERswitch.● The monitor turns on and displays the

88Chapter 71Display a still picture. Then, press to display the top menu.2Press Ñ to start the slide-show.3Press to stop the slide-show.Slide-ShowThi

8Useful functions 104All reset — Saving the camera’s settings ...104Custom button...

89Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY1Use the arrow pad to select a picturewith .2Press to display the top menu.3Press Ñ.● The MOVIE PLAY scree

90Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)Plays back movies.1Follow steps 1-3 on page 89.2Press Ññ to select MOVIE PLAYBACK on the MOVIE PLAY

91Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)Movies can be displayed as indexes of still frames. Indexes can be saved onthe card as still pictur

92Chapter 7Playing Back Movies — MOVIE PLAY (Cont.)4Press to run the selected movie.● When OK is selected, the MOVIE PLAY screen appears. To exit, pr

93Chapter 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 the

94Chapter 7Picture RotationThere may be times when you want to rotate a picture. For example, picturestaken with the camera held vertically are also

95Chapter 7Index DisplayThis function lets you show many pictures at the same time on the monitor. Itis useful for comparing your pictures and choosin

96Chapter 7Index Display (Cont.)● How to view a full-size picture from the indexT Select the picture with the arrow pad, then press the zoom levertowa

97Chapter 7Editing still picturesAllows you to edit still pictures and save them as new ones.BLACK&WHITE : Creates black and white pictures. SEPIA

98Chapter 7Editing still pictures (Cont.)● BLACK & WHITE/SEPIA is not available in the following situations.– Movie– When the card is protected or