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Macro Correction Frame
This frame shows the focus range when the distance from
the lens to the subject is 30 cm (11.8"). You can use the
viewfinder for distances from 30 cm (11.8") to infinity. When
using Auto Focus, compose the subject so it is within the
Auto Focus Frame.
Press
/ to enter the Macro Mode or use the Manual
Mode for distances less than 30 cm (11.8").
• Entering the Macro Mode automatically turns on the moni-
tor screen. Use the monitor screen to compose images in
the Macro Mode.
Using Focus Lock
Normally, Auto Focus automatically focuses on the object
that is inside the Auto Focus Frame. Focus lock is a tech-
nique that lets you lock the focus on a subject and then move
the camera so the Auto Focus Frame is pointed at another
subject when you record. This keeps the original subject in
focus, even though a different object is within the Auto Focus
Frame.
1.
Align the Auto Focus
Frame with the subject
you want to lock on and
press the shutter button
half way down.
2.
While keeping the shut-
ter button depressed
half way, move the cam-
era and compose the im-
age as you want.
3.
Press the shutter button
all the way down to
record the image.
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Using the Flash
You can use the built-in flash unit to provide illumination dur-
ing recording.
1.
Press .
• Each press of cycles
through the flash mode in
the following sequence:
Auto
On Off Red-
eye Reduction.
Indicator
None
Flash Mode
Auto Flash
Flash On
Flash Off
Red-eye
Reduction
Description
Flash is automatically enabled and
disabled in accordance with expo-
sure conditions.
Flash is always fired, regardless of
exposure conditions.
Flash is never fired, regardless of
exposure conditions.
Fires a pre-flash followed by re-
cording with flash, which reduces
the chance of red-eye.
IMPORTANT!
• Never use the flash in areas where combustible or ex-
plosive gas is present. Doing so creates the danger of
fire and explosion.
• Never fire the flash in the direction of a person operat-
ing a motor vehicle. Doing so can interfere with the
driver’s vision and create the danger of accident.
• Never fire the flash while it is too close to the subject’s
eyes. Be especially careful with small children. In-
tense light from the flash can cause eye damage if it is
fired too close to the eyes, especially with young chil-
dren. When using the flash, the camera should be at
least one meter (40") from the eyes of the subject.
• Make sure that you do not touch or block the flash or
exposure sensor with your fingers. Doing so can soil
these components and interfere with correct flash op-
eration.
• The monitor screen goes blank and the operation indicator
flashes while the flash unit is charging.
Operation indicator
button
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• Flash should be used for distances within the range of
about 0.7 meters to 2 meters (2.3' to 6.6'). Flash does
not work well outside this range.
• Depending on operating conditions (type of battery
being used, temperature, etc.), it may take up to 10
seconds for the flash unit to charge.
• The flash is disabled during movie recording. The
indicator flashes to indicate this condition.
• The flash unit will not charge when battery power is
low. The
indicator flashes red to warn you that the
flash will not fire correctly, which may affect exposure
of the image. Replace batteries as soon as possible
when this happens.
• Red-eye reduction may not work well when the cam-
era is not pointed directly at the subject or when the
subject is far from the camera.
• In the Red-eye Reduction Mode, the flash is fired au-
tomatically in accordance with exposure. Because of
this, the flash will not fire in a well-lit area.
• Use the flash in areas where available lighting is dim.
If you do not use a flash, shutter speed slows down
and creates the possibility of blurred images due to
camera movement. Mount the camera on a tripod if
you decide not to use the flash.
Resolution Settings
The camera has four resolution modes: Super Fine ( ), Fine
(
), Normal ( ), Economy ( ). The following shows the num-
ber of images that can be recorded in memory when all im-
ages are the same resolution. Use the procedure under
“Manual Recording” on page 34 for details on changing the
resolution modes.
The above figures are approximations only. The actual num-
ber of images depends on image subject matter.
Setting
Indicator
Resolution Number of Images
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Economy
16
(450KB compressed)
30
(225KB compressed)
57
(113KB compressed)
88
(64KB compressed)
Computer
Output image
1280 x 960 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
1280 x 960 pixels
640 x 480 pixels
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Exposure Adjustment
This camera features an program AE function that automati-
cally changes shutter speed and aperture in accordance
with available light. In addition, you can also manually adjust
the exposure to compensate for backlighting, indirect indoor
lighting, dark backgrounds, and other special conditions.
To manually adjust the exposure
If the LCD is turned off, press the LCD button to turn it on.
1.
Set the Function Switch to REC.
2.
Use [+] and [–] to perform exposure compensa-
tion.
• Pressing [+] or [–] displays an EV indicator that shows
the current exposure compensation setting.
• Pressing [+] makes the image on the LCD brighter.
Use it to adjust for dim indoor lighting and backlight-
ing.
• Pressing [–] makes the image on the LCD darker. Use
it to adjust for bright sunlight.
• The EV indicator turns red whenever the compensa-
tion value is at its limit.
3.
After adjusting the exposure, press the shutter
button to record the image.