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VIDEO MODE
Recording Video Clips
This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels.
1. Slide the mode switch to [
].
2. Compose the image.
3. Press the shutter button.
The recording of the video clip will start.
Pressing the shutter button one more time will end
the recording of the video clip.
The recording time depends on the storage size
and the subject of the image to be recorded.
Zoom function can be used during video
recording. If [Video Zoom] is set to [On], you can
use optical zoom and enable or disable digital zoom function during recording. If [Video
Zoom] is set to [Off], optical and digital zoom function cannot be used during recording.
If you use the zoom function while recording a video clip, the noise will be recorded.
This acoustic noise can be excluded during the video recording by setting [Audio] to
[Off] in the [Function] menu.
When recording a video clip, the flash and "10+2 sec." self-timer function cannot be used.
If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in
the
currently selected quality, a warning icon [ ] will appear, and the video recording will stop. In
this case, select a video quality lower than the current one.
Playing Back Video Clips
You can play back recorded video clips on the camera. You can also play back sound if
recorded with the video.
1. Slide the mode switch to [
].
The last image appears on the screen.
2. Select the desired video clip with the
e
/
f
buttons.
3. Press the
SET
button.
A press of the
f
/
e
buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play.
To stop video playback, press the
d
button.
This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.
To pause video playback, press the
SET
button.
This pauses video playback.
To cancel pause, press the
SET
button again.
By pressing the shutter button with a movie in pause mode, you can capture a still
image from the video.
Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.
Windows Media player or QuickTime Player is recommended to play back the video clip on your computer.
QuickTime Player is a free media player available at www.apple.com; and compatible with Mac
and Windows computers.
For more information about the operation of the media player, refer to its respective help documentation.
