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ABLE OF CONTENTS
The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 15 and 42. This section of
the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the basic
camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images.
The basic and advanced auto-recording mode sections cover all the basic functions of
the camera in this mode and in the multi-function recording mode. Take time to read
these sections before moving on to the multi-function recording mode section. The basic
playback section describes how to view images. The other sections can be read as
needed.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation
sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings
immediately follow the navigation sections.
Throughout the text are shooting tips and camera notes. Shooting tips give advice and
information on photography and how to use the camera to achieve the best results.
Camera notes cover details on camera operation.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................25
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................26
Focus range.............................................................................................................................26
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................27
Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................27
Digital-subject-program button ................................................................................................28
Flash modes ............................................................................................................................30
Flash range - auto-recording mode .........................................................................................31
Flash signals............................................................................................................................31
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................31
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................32
Self-timer .................................................................................................................................33
Remote control (sold separately) ............................................................................................34
Continuous advance................................................................................................................35
Bracketing................................................................................................................................36
Display button - recording mode .............................................................................................37
Playback - basic operation ...................................................................................................................38
Single-frame playback and histogram display.........................................................................38
Viewing and deleting images...................................................................................................39
Display button - playback ........................................................................................................40
Enlarged playback ...................................................................................................................41
Auto-recording mode - advanced operation.........................................................................................42
Navigating the auto-recording mode menu .............................................................................42
Image size and image quality..................................................................................................44
Voice memo.............................................................................................................................46
Date imprinting ........................................................................................................................47
Digital zoom.............................................................................................................................48
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................49
Exposure compensation ..........................................................................................................50
What is an Ev? What is a stop? ..............................................................................................51
Multi-function recording mode ..............................................................................................................52
Autofocus areas and control....................................................................................................52
Navigating the multi-function recording mode menu...............................................................54
Exposure modes......................................................................................................................56
Program ......................................................................................................................56
Aperture priority - A.....................................................................................................56
Manual exposure - M ..................................................................................................57
Bulb exposures........................................................................................................................58
Focus modes ...........................................................................................................................59
White balance..........................................................................................................................60
Names of parts ....................................................................................................................................10
Camera body ...........................................................................................................................10
Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................12
Mode dial .................................................................................................................................12
Data panel ...............................................................................................................................13
LCD monitor display ................................................................................................................14
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................15
Attaching the neck strap and lens cap ....................................................................................15
Changing batteries ..................................................................................................................16
Battery condition indicator .......................................................................................................17
Auto power save......................................................................................................................17
External power supplies (sold separately)...............................................................................18
Changing the CompactFlash card...........................................................................................18
Setting the date and time ........................................................................................................20
Auto-recording mode - basic operation ................................................................................................22
Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................23
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................24
Using the zoom lens................................................................................................................24
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