DIGITAL CAMERA
KODAK PIXPRO FZ53
User Manual
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Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.
Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA
JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK
Company website: kodakpixpro.com
For Customers in the USA
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired camera operation.
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domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper,
safe disposal of this product.
Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.
Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.
BEFORE YOU START
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it
in a safe place for future reference.
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their respective owners.
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Every
eort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate; however JK Imaging Ltd.
reserves the right to make changes without notice.
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easily:
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operate the camera:
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SAFETY NOTES
Safety Notes for this Camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid
objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places
or on a beach to help prevent dust or sand from
entering the camera, causing possible damage.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot
environment or in direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near powerful
magnetic ields, for example near a magnet or
transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for
a long period of time.
To prevent the camera from being damaged by
moisture, do not use or store the camera in very
humid environments, such as in rain or near
bodies of water.
If water accidentally comes in contact with
the camera, turn the camera o immediately,
remove the battery and the memory card and
dry it completely within 24 hours.
When you take the camera from a cold
environment to a warmer environment,
condensation may occur. Please wait for a
reasonable period of time before you turn the
camera on.
Before you remove the battery and memory
card, the camera should be turned o.
When you clean the body of the camera, do
not use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic
cleansers or solvents.
Use a professional lens cleaning cloth and
appropriate cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Download your photos and remove the memory
card when you are going to store the camera
for long periods of time.
If this camera is not in use for a long period of
time, please keep it in a dry and clean storage
location.
Our company will not pay compensation for
any failure of playback including: pictures or
videos damaged or unrecoverable by improper
operation.
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Safety Notes for Battery
Please use a battery that is the same type as the
one included.
Please use the attached charger to charge the
battery.
If battery luid leaks inside the camera, contact
our customer service department immediately.
If battery luid leaks onto your skin, rinse your
skin with clean water and seek immediate
medical attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be carried
out in accordance with your local (national or
regional) regulations.
To prevent the battery from being damaged,
do not drop the battery or allow it to hit solid
objects or to be scratched by foreign objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact with
metal objects (including coins) to avoid short
circuiting, discharging, excessive heat or
possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep
the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat the battery or throw it into a ire to
avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in
direct sunlight
.
If the battery overheats during charging or use,
stop charging or use immediately. Turn o the
product, remove the battery carefully and wait
until it cools down.
When the camera is stored for a long period of
time, remove the battery and keep it in a safe,
dry place that is not accessible to infants and
children.
In colder environments, the performance of the
battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, align the battery
markings according to the positive and
negative markings inside the camera battery
compartment. Never force the battery into the
battery compartment.
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Safety Notes for Memory Cards
We highly suggest buying only well-known,
name brand memory cards to ensure peak
performance and reliability.
Format the memory card using the camera
before you use it or insert a new one.
Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit
solid objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water.
Always keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when
the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the
memory card and photo/video iles could be
permanently damaged.
Do not directly edit the data on the memory
card. Copy the data to your computer before
you edit iles.
When the camera is stored for long periods
of time, be sure to download your photos and
remove the memory card. Store the memory
card in a dry environment.
Do not modify the name of the iles or folders
of the memory card using your computer.
Modifying the ile names may cause the iles to
not be recognized on the camera or a possible
permanent error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be stored in
the folder that is automatically generated on the
memory card. Do not store photos that are not
taken using this camera in these folders as the
pictures cannot be recognized during playback.
When you insert the memory card, make sure
the notch of the card matches the markings on
the top of the camera card slot.
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Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera o during the update process. Doing so may cause
incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules speciied by the airline and FAA
regulations.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright pixels. These
pixels do no eect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.
Do not expose the camera’s LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft, dry, cleaning
cloth.
If the LCD is damaged and the liquid crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry
cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash
them with clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally
swallow liquid crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.
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BEFORE YOU START ....................... 1
SAFETY NOTES .............................. 3
CONTENTS ..................................... 7
GETTING STARTED ......................... 11
Accessories Included ................................... 11
Part Names ................................................... 12
Charging the Battery .................................... 15
Installing Battery and Memory Card ............ 16
Turning Camera On and O......................... 18
How to Take Pictures .................................... 18
Set your Language, Date/Time .................... 19
Set your Language, Date/Time after the
First Power-On ........................................ 19
Resetting your Language ....................... 19
Resetting Date/Time .............................. 20
MODE OVERVIEW .......................... 21
Display Setting ............................................. 21
LCD Screen Display ...................................... 22
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo
Shooting Mode ...................................... 22
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie
Mode ....................................................... 24
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback
Mode ....................................................... 25
Using the Mode Button ................................ 26
Manual Mode ................................................ 27
Auto Mode .................................................... 27
Anti-shake .................................................... 28
Portrait ......................................................... 28
Panorama Mode ........................................... 29
Scene Mode (SCN) ....................................... 30
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)...................... 33
CONTENTS
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BASIC OPERATION ......................... 35
Using the Zoom Function............................. 35
Macro Mode.................................................. 36
Self-Timer Setting ......................................... 37
Flash Mode ................................................... 38
EV Setting ..................................................... 39
Exposure Compensation ....................... 39
ISO .......................................................... 40
Shutter Adjustment ................................ 40
Using Quick Recording ................................ 41
PLAYBACK ...................................... 42
Viewing Photos and Videos ......................... 42
Thumbnail View ............................................ 43
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) . 44
Slideshow ..................................................... 45
Photos and Video Deletion .......................... 46
USING THE MENUS ........................ 47
Photo Setup Menu ........................................ 47
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..... 47
Image Size .............................................. 48
Continuous AF........................................ 48
Continuous Shot .................................... 49
Focus Setting ......................................... 50
White Balance Setting ........................... 50
Color Eect ............................................ 51
Photo Shooting Setting Menu ..................... 53
Quality .................................................... 53
AF Assist Beam ....................................... 54
Digital Zoom ........................................... 54
Date Imprint ........................................... 55
Quick Review.......................................... 55
Movie Menu .................................................. 56
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Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) ..... 56
Video Quality .......................................... 57
Color Eect ............................................ 57
Movie Setting Menu ..................................... 58
Digital Zoom ........................................... 58
Playback Menu ............................................. 59
HDR ......................................................... 59
Red-Eye Reduction ................................. 60
Rotate ..................................................... 60
Resize ..................................................... 61
Color ...................................................... 61
Playback Setting Menu ................................ 62
Protect .................................................... 62
Delete ..................................................... 63
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ......... 64
Trim ......................................................... 65
Setup Menu .................................................. 66
Sound Settings....................................... 67
Power Saver............................................ 67
Language ................................................ 67
World Time ............................................. 68
Date & Time ............................................ 68
File / Software .............................................. 68
Format ................................................... 68
Copy to Card .......................................... 69
File Numbering ....................................... 69
Reset ....................................................... 70
Firmware (FW) Version ........................... 70
CONNECTIONS .............................. 71
Connecting to a Computer .......................... 71
Setting the USB Mode ........................... 71
Transferring Files to Your Computer ..... 71
Video System ............................................... 72
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Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ......... 73
Connecting to PICTBRIDGE™ Compatible
Printers .......................................................... 74
Setting the USB Mode ........................... 74
Connecting to your Printer .................... 75
Using the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu ..................... 76
Print (with Date) ..................................... 76
Print (without Date) ................................ 77
Print Index .............................................. 78
Print DPOF Images ................................. 79
Exit .......................................................... 79
APPENDICES .................................. 80
Speciications ............................................... 80
Prompts and Warning Messages ................. 84
Troubleshooting ........................................... 88
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GETTING STARTED
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories.
If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer irst or our customer service
center. (The battery chargers may be a little dierent in shape due to the dierence of countries or regions
this type of cameras are sold to, and are subject to matching the physical product).
Accessories Included
Micro USB Cable
Warranty Card
AC Adapter Wrist StrapRechargeable Li-ion Battery
Quick Start Guide
Quick Start Guide
Service Card
STOP
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Part Names
1
4
2
3
1. Flash Lamp
2. AF Assist Beam/
Self-Timer Lamp
3. Lens
4. Microphone
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13
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9
10
7
15
14
16
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5. LCD
6. Zoom Button
7. Indicator Lamp
8. Playback Button
9. Menu Button
10. Mode Button
11. Display Button/Arrow Button (Up)
12. Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right)
13. Delete Button/Arrow Button (Down)
14. Macro Button/Self-Timer Button/
Arrow Button (Left)
15. SET Button
16. Micro USB Port
17. Strap Eyelet
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18. Power Button
19. Fast Video Recording Button
20. Shutter Button
21. Tripod Socket
22. Speaker
23. Battery Cover
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Before you charge your battery, you should turn
the camera o and insert the battery.
1. Connect the camera to the power charger using
the supplied USB cable.
2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the
wall outlet to charge the battery.
The charger is for indoor use only.
After the battery is stored for long periods of
time, use the supplied power charger to fully
charge the battery prior to use.
Charging Indicator:
Steady orange : Charging
The indicator lamp will go out once charging
is inished and the camera will power o
automatically. To maximize battery life,
charge the battery for at least 4 hours the
irst time.
When the camera is turned o, you can also
connect the camera to your PC using a USB
cable to charge the battery.
Please charge the battery indoors between
0°C and 40°C (32°F and 104°F).
Charging the Battery
Indicator Lamp
1
2
3
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2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the
correct direction as shown in the following
diagram.
1. Open the battery cover door.
Installing Battery and Memory Card
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4. Close the battery cover door.3. Insert the memory card into the memory card
slot as shown in the diagram below:
A memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and
not included in all camera packaging. It needs
to be purchased separately. Please use an
original memory card which is Class 4 or
higher and has a capacity of 4GB to 32GB.
To remove your memory card, open the
battery cover door, gently press the memory
card to eject it and remove it carefully.
Write Protection Toggle Switch
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Turning Camera On and O
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To
turn the camera o, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When the power is o, press and hold the
play
button to power on and enter
Playback mode.
How to Take Pictures
1. Hold the camera with both hands, being careful
to not block the lash and lens with ingers.
2. Point the lens toward the object you want to
take a picture of, then frame it with the LCD.
3. Use the Zoom button to select Tele or Wide
positions to zoom in or out on your subject.
4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on
the subject. When the focus frame turns green,
press the shutter button down completely to
take the picture.
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2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select ,
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Language] and press the
button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language and press the
button to conirm.
5. Press the
button and the snapshot screen
will appear.
Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after the First
Power-On
1. When you turn the camera on for the irst time,
the language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language.
3. After you press the
button to conirm your
language selection, the Date/Time settings
screen will appear.
4. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in
YYYY.MM.DD/HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the
value for the desired Date/Time.
6. Press the
button to conirm the time settings
and the snapshot screen will appear.
Resetting your Language
After you set your language for the irst time,
follow the instructions below to reset your desired
language.
1. Press the
button and press the up/down
arrow buttons to select . Press the button
to enter the menu.
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Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the irst time,
follow the instructions below to reset date and
time.
1. Press the
button and press the up/down
arrow buttons to select . Press the button
to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
,
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Date
& Time] and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in
YYYY.MM.DD/HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to press the
value for your selected entry. After you inish
your settings, press the
button to conirm.
6. Press the
button and the following
snapshot screen will appear.
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Press the button to display the settings:
Classic, Full, O.
Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen
-0.3
EV
400
ISO
1234
SD
16M
00:56:00
Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
-0.3
EV
400
ISO
1234
SD
16M
00:56:00
O: Does not display any additional icons on
screen
Display Setting
MODE OVERVIEW
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LCD Screen Display
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo
Shooting Mode
1234
-0.3
EV
400
ISO
00:56:00
SD
16M
x3.
2
15 sec15 sec
1 Shooting Mode Icons
Manual Mode Portrait
Auto Mode Panorama Mode
Anti-shake Scene Mode
2 Macro Mode
3 Zoom Display
4 Memory Card/Built-In Memory
5 Battery Status
6 White Balance (Adjustable in
Mode)
7 Color Eect (Adjustable in
Mode)
8 Number of Remaining Shots
9 Image Size
10 Video Quality
11 ISO Value (Adjustable in
Mode)
12 Remaining Recording Time
13 Exposure Compensation (EV Value) (Adjustable
in
Mode)
14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable in
Mode)
15 Histogram
16 Focus Frame
17 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
18 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
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1234
-0.3
EV
400
ISO
00:56:00
SD
16M
x3.
2
19 Flash Mode
Force O
Flash Auto
Fill Flash
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
20 Self-Timer
Self-Timer O
Self-Timer 2 sec
Self-Timer 10 sec
Self-Timer Smile
21 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
22 Continuous Shot
Single
Continuous Shot
3 Shots
Time-Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min)
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie
Mode
-0.3 EV
00:56:00
00:56:00
SD
x3.
2
1 Movie Mode Icons
2 Macro Mode
3 Self-Timer
Self-Timer O
Self-Timer 10 sec
4 Zoom Display
5 Memory Card/Built-in Memory
6 Battery Status
7 Color Eect
8 Video Quality
9 Remaining Recording Time
10 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
11 Focus Frame
12 Eye-Fi On (with signal)
13 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
14 AF Mode
For optimal video shooting, it is
recommended that an SDHC memory card
be used.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be
adjusted (30X in total). Digital Zoom can be
adjusted to 6X.
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback
Mode
1/45
201 - :
x2
SD
01
0
0
0
0
1 DPOF File
2 File Protection
3 Memory space (indicating the current number
of photos and total number of photos)
4 Memory Card/Built-in Memory
5 Battery Status
6 Zoom Magniication Area
7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zone
9 Shooting Date
10 Eye-Fi On (with signal)
11 HDR
12 Red-Eye Reduction
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Using the Mode Button
This camera provides a convenient Mode button that allows you to switch easily among dierent modes.
After pressing the Mode button to enter the Mode Selection Menu, press the left/right button to choose the
selected mode. Press the button to conirm your selection. All the available modes are listed below:
Mode Name Icon Description
Manual Mode
Many of the camera settings can be conigured manually in this mode.
Auto Mode
In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the
subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.
Anti-shake
Digital image stabilization to take clear pictures in the handheld state.
Portrait
The best setting for portrait shooting, enables AE/AF for faces.
Panorama
Mode
In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic
photo.
Scene Mode
Choose from 21 dierent pre-set scene types and eects for your photos.
Movie Mode
Record videos.
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Auto mode is the most common and easiest mode
to take photos. While operating in this mode, the
camera automatically optimizes numerous camera
settings to optimally adjust settings for your
photos and videos for the best possible results.
Follow these steps:
1. Press the button to select auto mode
(
).
2. Compose your picture in the LCD and press the
shutter button halfway down to focus on the
subject.
3. The LCD will show a green focus frame when
the subject is in focus.
4. Fully press down the shutter button to take your
photo.
Auto Mode
Manual Mode
When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set
the EV / shutter speed manually and ISO value.
1. Press the
button to select manual
exposure mode , press button to conirm.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an
adjustment setting.
3. Press the up/down buttons to adjust the
parameters.
4. Press the
button to conirm the settings and
enter the shooting screen.
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This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by
hand shake, low light and/or slow shutter speed.
Use Anti-shake mode in dark environments or
when using a slower shutter speed.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment
(such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred
images.
Anti-shake
In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically
adjust exposure for realistic capture of skin tones.
Press the Mode button to select Portrait Mode
( ).
Portrait
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Panorama Mode
Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic
picture. The camera will automatically compose a
panoramic picture using the individual shots that
you take.
Follow these easy steps to create a panoramic
picture:
1. Press the
button to select Panorama Mode
(
).
2. Press the arrow buttons to select a desired
shooting direction. Should you not select a
direction, the default shooting direction is
“right.” 2 seconds later, the camera will be ready
to take pictures. You can also press the
button or press the shutter button halfway down
to get ready to take panaramic pictures.
3. Compose the irst view of the panoramic picture
on the LCD and press the Shutter button to
capture the image.
4. After the irst shot is taken, the semi-
transparent image of the irst shot will appear at
the edge of the screen. You can use this image
to compose and align your next picture before
you press the shutter button to capture and
inish manual stitching.
5. If continuous pictures are less than 4
shots, press the button, the camera will
automatically stitch the pictures together. Press
the Playback button to enter Playback Mode to
see the inished eect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will stitch
the pictures together automatically. Press the
Playback button to enter Playback Mode to see
the inished eect.
In Panorama Mode, the Flash, Self-Timer,
Macro Modes and Exposure Compensation
are not available. Focus Adjustment is also
not available at this time.
In Panorama Mode, up to 4 photos can be
captured when the image size is set at 2M.
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Scene Mode (SCN)
You can select your desired scene from the
21 preset modes according to the type of
environment you are shooting in. The camera then
automatically conigures the most appropriate
settings for the best possible photos.
Press the
button to enter Scene Mode. The
LCD will display a menu like the example below:
Press the arrow buttons to select a scene and
press the button to conirm.
During Panorama Mode shooting, press the
button to interrupt shooting and save the
current pictures. Press the down button
( ) to cancel shooting and delete previously
taken pictures.
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Scene Description
Auto Scene
Identiies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night
Scene, Night Scene Person and Auto.
Landscape
For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of greens and blues.
Sport
For fast-moving subjects. Captures sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This
mode is not recommended for shooting indoors.
Beach
For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.
Sunset
For sunsets. Captures subjects in strong sunlight.
Fireworks
For ireworks at night. Use of a tripod is recommended with this setting.
Night Landscape
For night scenes. Use of a tripod is recommended with this setting.
Snow
For snowy conditions. Reproduces natural, clear, white scenes.
Children
Turns lash o automatically. Avoids disturbing the subject and is suitable for
taking photos of children and pets.
ID
For shooting ID size photos. (It is recommended to print using 6-inch 4R (4" X 6")
photographic paper).
Glass
For objects behind transparent glass.
Photo Frame
For adding interesting frame eects to the photo.
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Scene Description
Panning Shot
Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred
background.
Text
For taking pictures of text, documents or white boards.
Fish Eye
For an interesting ish eye eect.
Party
Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under complicated lighting
conditions.
Indoor
For indoor settings. Reduces blur and improves color accuracy.
Leaf
For plants. Captures brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.
Museum
For museums or lash-free areas. Retains color and reduces blur.
Night Portrait
For portraits against night scenery.
Sketch
For taking photos with pencil sketch eect.
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Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)
In “ASCN” Scene Mode, the camera can
intelligently detect dierent environments and
automatically select the best scene and photo
settings for you.
“ASCN” can intelligently detect the following
scenes:
Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name
Landscape
Mode
Night Landscape
Mode
Portrait Mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit
Portrait
To use "ASCN":
1. Press the
button to select “SCN” Mode,
then select “ASCN” Function. LCD will be shown
as follows:
2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the
subject. The optimum scene mode will be
selected automatically.
3. Press the shutter button half-way down to
focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down to
take pictures.
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Mode Name Description
Landscape Mode
For landscapes, automatically adjusts the exposure and reproduces vivid
green and blue colors.
Portrait Mode
Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces.
Night Portrait
When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, automatically
adjusts the exposure for people and night scenes.
Backlit Portrait
When the sun or any other light source is behind you, automatically
adjusts the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible.
Night Landscape Mode
For night scenes, automatically increases the ISO value to compensate
for low light.
Macro Mode
The macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos.
Auto Mode
The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the
best possible pictures.
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Your camera is equipped with two types of Zoom
Functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Press
the Zoom button of the camera to zoom in or out
on the subject while taking pictures.
Using the Zoom Function
BASIC OPERATION
Zoom Indicator
When the optical zoom reaches the threshold as
digital zoom, release and turn the zoom button to
T to switch between the optical zoom and digital
zoom.
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Macro Mode
The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small
objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you
to focus on subjects very close to the camera.
1. Press the left arrow button (
) to enter the
Macro Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 2 modes:
Macro O
Select this option to disable Macro.
Macro On
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm
from the lens.
3. Press the
button to conirm the settings and
exit the menu.
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Self-Timer Setting
Use this function to take pictures at pre-set
intervals. The camera shutter speed can be set to 2
seconds, 10 seconds or Smile Detection.
1. Press the left arrow button (
) and then
press the down ( ) button to enter the Self-
Timer Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select one
of the following 4 modes:
Self-Timer O
Disables the Self-Timer.
Self-Timer 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after
the Shutter Button is pressed.
Self-Timer 10 sec
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after
the Shutter Button is pressed.
Self-Timer Smile
Press the Shutter Button and a picture
will be taken immediately after a smile
is detected.
3. Press the
button to conirm the settings and
exit the menu.
When enabling the Self-Timer feature,
pressing the shutter or the (
) button
can disable the Self-Timer and return to the
shooting screen without keeping the Self-
Timer setting.
When enabling smile detection, pressing
the shutter or the
button can disable the
Self-Timer and return to the shooting screen
without keeping the Self-Timer Smile Setting.
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Flash Mode
The lash provides supplemental light for scenes.
The lash is usually used when shooting against the
light to highlight the object; it is also suitable for
metering and shooting in darker scenes to improve
the exposure.
1. Press the right arrow button (
) to enter the
Flash Settings Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select one
of the following 6 modes:
Force O
Flash is turned o.
Flash Auto
Camera lash goes o automatically
based on lighting conditions.
Fill Flash
The lash will engage with each shot
even if there is enough available light
to take the photo without lash.
Slow Sync
This allows you to take pictures of
people at night that clearly show
both your subjects and the night
time backdrop. The use of a tripod is
recommended when shooting with this
setting.
Slow Sync + Red-Eye
Use this mode for slow synchrony shots
with red-eye reduction.
Red-Eye Reduction
The camera emits a brief pre-lash
before the picture is taken to reduce
red-eye eects.
3. Press the
button to conirm the settings and
exit this option.
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EV Setting
The EV Function Menu of the camera includes
functions, such as EV, Shutter Adjustment and
ISO. Using the appropriate Function Settings can
improve your pictures.
To select the best setting for optimum photos,
follow these steps:
1. Press the
button to display the Settings
screen.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Setting options.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the
option values.
4. Press the
button to complete the setting and
enter Shooting Mode.
Exposure Compensation
Set up Exposure Compensation to adjust the
picture brightness. If there is very high contrast
between the photographed object and the
background, the brightness of the picture can be
adjusted as necessary. (This can be adjusted in
Mode)
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV
-2.0 to EV+2.0.
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ISO
The ISO Function allows you to set the sensitivity
of the camera's light sensor based on the
brightness of the scene. To improve the camera's
sensor performance in darker environments, a
higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is
needed when shooting in brighter conditions.
Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will generally
have more noise than those taken at lower ISO
settings. (This can be adjusted in
Mode)
The camera's ISO settings include: Auto, 80, 100,
200, 400, 800 and 1600.
Shutter Adjustment
For shutter speed, the camera may automatically
set the aperture value corresponding to the
manually set shutter speed to obtain the most
suitable exposure value. The movement of objects
may be shown by adjusting the shutter speed.
High shutter value can help you more clearly
capture fast moving objects, while low shutter
value can better show the movement of objects.
(This can be adjusted in Mode)
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Using Quick Recording
In the Photo Shooting Mode, press the Recording
Short Cut button to begin recording video.
Once you are inished, press the Recording Short
Cut button or the Shutter Button to stop and store
the video. The camera will return to the Shooting
Mode automatically.
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Viewing Photos and Videos
PLAYBACK
To view captured photos and video clips on the LCD:
1. After pressing the
button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Use the left/right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored on the built-in
memory or on the Memory Card in the camera.
3. To play a selected video clip, press the
button to enter the Movie Playback Mode.
An operation guide appears on the screen when playing back a video. Press the appropriate buttons to
enable the corresponding functions.
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00:00:47 00:01:23
1 Increase Volume
2 Pause
3 Fast Forward
4 Decrease Volume
5 Rewind
6 Return back to the beginning of
the video
7 Play
8 Play Video Forward
9 Cancel Playback
10 Play Video Backward
Mute
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Thumbnail View
When in Playback Mode, press the on the
Zoom button to display thumbnail images of
photos and videos on the screen.
1. Slide the Zoom button to switch between 3 x 3
and 4 x 4 thumbnails.
2. When a 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 thumbnail is displayed,
press the arrow buttons to select the picture or
video clip to view.
3. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or
video clip to view and press the button to
restore it to the original size.
If the
indicator appears on the LCD, then
a movie ile is currently being displayed.
Press the
button to restore a preview icon
to its original image size.
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4. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select
the desired portion of the photo to be zoomed
in on.
5. Press the
button to return the image to its
original scale.
Movie images cannot be magniied.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
When playing back photos, you can also use the
Zoom Button to zoom in on the photos, 2 to 8
times their original magniication.
1. Press the left/right buttons to select the picture
on which to use the zoom feature.
2. Press the
on the Zoom Button to zoom in.
3. The bottom right corner of the screen will
display the amount zoomed in as well as the
area of the photo shown.
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This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.
1. Press the
button to enter playback screen.
2. Press the
button to enter slide option.
3. Press the left/right buttons to select slideshow playing or [Cancel] to return to the playback
screen.
4. Press the button to conirm the setting.
Slideshow
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Photos and Video Deletion
In Playback Mode, press the down arrow button
( ) to select your desired photos and videos.
To delete photos or videos:
1. Press the button to switch to Playback
Mode.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
photos and videos to be deleted.
3. Press the down arrow button (
) and the
deletion screen is displayed.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Delete One] or [Exit] and press the button
to conirm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be
recovered.
Please refer to page 63 for instructions on
deleting more than one image at a time.
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Photo Setup Menu
USING THE MENUS
Mode:
1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the
button
to enter the Photo Shooting Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
Photo Shooting Menu and settings.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Photo Shooting Menu to be set and press the
button to conirm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the
camera's ield of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
Automatically selects the central and
peripheral metering, to calculate the
reasonable value of metering by weighting.
center of the camera's ield of view.
area in the center of the camera’s ield of
view.
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Image Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in
pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to
print that image in larger sizes without degrading
the photo image quality.
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is,
the better the image quality becomes. As the
number of recorded pixels lessens, you will
be able to record more images on a memory
card.
Continuous AF
Use the Continuous AF setting to be able to
continuously focus automatically when taking
pictures.
There are 2 options:
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Continuous Shot
Use this setting to perform continuous shooting.
After entering this mode, you can shoot multiple
images by continuously holding the shutter button
down.
There are 7 options:
Single
Continuous Shot
3 Shots
Time-Lapse 30sec
Time-Lapse 1min
Time-Lapse 5min
Time-Lapse 10min
The lash is disabled in Continuous Shot
Mode in order to achieve quick succession
of shots.
Press the shutter button to start continuous
shooting.
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Focus Setting
This setting allows you to select dierent modes
for optimum focus.
There are 2 options:
Single-AF: The focus frame appears on
the center of the LCD to help you focus
on the subject.
Multi-AF: The camera automatically
focuses the subject in a wider area to
ind the focal point.
White Balance Setting
The white balance setting allows you to adjust the
color temperature for dierent lighting scenes to
ensure the most accurate color reproduction.
There are 7 options:
AWB
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Fluorescent CWF
Incandescent
Manual WB (Fully press the Shutter
Button to detect the white balance
value)
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Color Eect
The image color setting allows you to select dierent color eects.
1. Press the
button to select the image color setting menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the image color setting options.
There are 4 options:
Normal
Vivid
Sepia
Black and White
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Options
Shooting Modes
o o o o o
x
o
o o x o
x x
o
x x x x
o
x x
o o x o x
x
x
o o x o x
x
x
o o x x x
x
x
o x x x x x x
o x x x o x
x
x x x x x x o
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Mode:
1. Press the
button in Photo Shooting Mode
and press the up/down buttons to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to pick the
item to be selected and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the
button to conirm.
Photo Shooting Setting Menu
Quality
The quality setting can be used to adjust the image
compression ratio.
There are three options for picture quality:
Best (16M Average File Size: 4.0MB)
Fine (16M Average File Size: 2.5MB)
Normal (16M Average File Size: 2.0MB)
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AF Assist Beam
In a darker environment, the AF assist beam setting
can be turned on for better focus.
Digital Zoom
This setting is for adjusting digital zoom. If this
function is disabled, only optical zoom can be
used.
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Date Imprint
Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image.
Date
Quick Review
This option allows quick review of the photos
immediately after they are taken. Each photo is
displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected
time.
There are 4 options:
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Movie Menu
Mode:
1. Press the
button, select the mode and
press the button to enter the Movie Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
Movie Menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Movie Menu to be set and press the
button
to conirm.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the
camera's ield of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
Automatically selects the central and
peripheral metering, to calculate the
reasonable value of metering by weighting.
center of the camera's ield of view.
area in the center of the camera’s ield of
view.
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Video Quality
Set the image resolution used during video recording.
The speed requirements for reading and writing high
resolution image pixel images to an SD card are as
follows:
No.
Image Pixels
Frames
Recommen-
dation
Recording
Time (4GB)
About
1
1280 x 720 *
30 Class 4 16 Minutes
2
1280 x 720
15 Class 4
32 Minutes
3
640 x 480
30 Class 4
48 Minutes
4
320 x 240
30 Class 4 201 Minutes
* The longest recording time is 29 minutes at one
time.
When recording in higher pixel resolutions for
extended periods of time, this can cause the
camera to generate heat. This is not a camera
malfunction.
Color Eect
The Image Color Setting allows you to select
dierent color eects.
1. Press the
button to select the Image Color
Setting Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
image color setting options.
There are 4 options:
Normal
Vivid
Sepia
Black and White
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Movie Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Press the
button, and select to enter
the video recording screen.
2. Press the
button and press the up/down
arrow buttons to select . Press the button
to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Select the items to be set and press the
button or the right arrow button to enter the
menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the
button to conirm.
Digital Zoom
This setting is for adjusting digital zoom. If this
function is disabled, only optical zoom can be
used.
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Playback Menu
Mode:
1. Press the button to display the playback
screen and press the button to enter the
menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
playback desired and press
button to enter.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an
option and press the
button to conirm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.
HDR
With the HDR function, pictures that are
overexposed may be corrected to optimize
the highlights and lowlights captured to more
accurately represent the actual scene.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow
buttons to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings,
and press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right buttons to select whether
HDR is used.
: HDR : Cancel
4. After using the HDR function, the image will be
saved as a new ile and the original ile is still
stored in the memory.
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Rotate
You can use this setting to change the orientation of
the picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow
buttons to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
button, select the settings,
and press the
button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
rotation direction or [Cancel] to return to the
Playback Menu.
: Turn Right : Turn Left
: Cancel
4. Press the
button to conirm the setting.
Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be
rotated.
The rotated picture ile will replace the
original photo.
Red-Eye Reduction
You can use this setting to reduce the red-eye of
the picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow
buttons to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
button, select the settings,
and press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
corresponding menu or [Cancel] to return to
the playback screen.
: Red-Eye Reduction
: Cancel
4. Press the
button to conirm the setting.
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Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a
particular resolution and saves it as a new picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow
buttons to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
button, select the settings
and press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select
[1024X768] or [640X480] or select [Cancel] to
return to the Playback Menu.
4. Press the button to conirm the setting.
Color
This setting allows you to change the picture color
eect. The ile is saved as a new photo and stored
in memory together with the original photo.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow
buttons to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings,
and press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
corresponding menu or [Cancel] to return to
the playback screen.
4. Press the button to conirm the setting.
: Cancel
: Sepia
: Vivid
: Black and White
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Mode:
1. Press the button to show the playback
screen, press the button, and press the up/
down arrow buttons to select .
2. Press the
button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
item to be set and press the
button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the
button to conirm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.
Protect
To prevent any pictures or videos from being
accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or
all of the iles.
To lock or unlock the photo and video iles:
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Protect] and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the sub-menu.
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2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
sub-menu and press the button or right
arrow button to show the settings screen.
There are 3 sub menus available:
are unprotected; unlock the selected
photo or video if they are protected.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the
button to conirm.
Delete
You can delete one or all photo/video iles.
To delete photo or video iles:
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Delete] and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the sub menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
submenu and press the
button or right arrow
button to show the settings screen.
There are 2 sub menus available:
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3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the button to conirm.
The “
” indicator means a ile is protected.
File protection must be removed before a ile
can be deleted.
Deleting iles will cause DPOF settings to be
reset.
Deleted iles will be permanently deleted and
will not be able to be recovered or restored.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select
a group of pictures that you would like to print and
will save your selection on the memory card so
that you can use the memory card to print without
having to individually specify the photos you want
to print.
A printer that supports DPOF is needed for
photo printing.
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Trim
The Trim setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures.
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Trim] and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
2. Select [Yes] to conirm trim. Select a section of the photo to be trimmed using the zoom button and
arrow buttons to trim a photo.
3. Press the button and the [Save change?] prompt appears. Select [ ] to change and save the
picture. Select [ ] to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen.
The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640 X 480.
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Setup Menu
Mode :
1. Press the button in any mode and press
the up/down buttons to select .
2. Press the
button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
item to be set and press the button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the
button to conirm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.
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Sound Settings
To change this setting:
1. Select [Sound Settings] in the basic settings
menu. Press the
button or right arrow button
to enter the menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an
option.
3. Press the button to conirm.
Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the
maximum possible running time for your camera's
batteries. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD
and camera o automatically after a consecutive
period of inactivity.
1. Select [Power Saver] in the basic settings menu.
Press the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option.
3. Press the button to conirm.
Language
Refer to the “Resetting your Language” section on
page 19.
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World Time
The Zone setting is a useful function for your
overseas trips. This feature enables you to display
the local time on the LCD while you are abroad.
1. Select [World Time] in the basic settings menu.
The World Time screen appears.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
departure place (
) and destination ( )
ields.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select a
city located in the same time zone as that of the
ield. Press the
button to conirm settings.
Date & Time
Refer to the “Resetting Date/Time” section on page
20.
Format
Please Note: formatting enables you to delete all
contents on the memory card and camera’s built-in
memory, including protected photo and movie iles.
To use this setting:
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and
press the button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Format]
and press the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Yes] or
[No] and press the
button to conirm.
5. If you select [Yes] the camera will format its memory.
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If there is no memory card in the camera, the
built-in memory will be formatted; if there is
a memory card, only the memory card will be
formatted.
Copy to Card
Use this setting to copy the iles stored in the
camera’s built-in memory to a memory card.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Copy
to Card] and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Yes] or
[No] and press the
button to conirm.
If there is no card available in the camera, this
function will not be displayed.
File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera
will automatically save it with a sequential number.
You can use this to reset the ile numbering to 1.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [File
Numbering] and press the
button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Yes]
or [No] and press the
button to conirm.
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Firmware (FW) Version
Use this setting to view the current camera
irmware version.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [FW
Version] and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. When there is a new irmware version in the SD
card, select [Yes] to update.
Reset
Use this setting to restore the camera to its original
factory default settings.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Reset] and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Yes]
or [No] and press the
button to conirm.
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Transferring Files to Your Computer
The computer will automatically detect the
camera as a removable drive. Double-click the
“My Computer“ icon on the desktop to locate the
removable drive and to copy folders and iles in
the drive to a directory on your PC as you would
copy any typical folder or ile.
Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a
computer:
1. Make sure both the camera and computer are
turned on
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to
the USB/AV port on your camera
Connecting to a Computer
You can use a USB cable to connect the camera
and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer
or other device.
Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be used to connect
to either a computer or a printer. The following
steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is
correctly conigured to connect with a PC.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [USB]
and press the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [PC]
and press the
button to conirm.
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3. Connect the other end of the cable to an
available USB port on your computer
4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect
the USB cable according to your computer
manufacturer's instructions specifying how to
safely remove USB devices.
Video System
You can use an AV cable (which should be
purchased separately) to connect the camera to a
television for viewing the video output. Connect
one end of the AV cable to the AV port of the
camera, connect the other end to the AVOUT
port of the television. Adjust the format of the
video output system according to your speciic
requirements, and follow the steps below:
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [TV-
System] and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[NTSC] or [PAL] and press the
button to
conirm.
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This camera supports wireless connection of
an Eye-Fi SD Card. Enable Eye-Fi connection by
following below steps:
1. Press the
button then press the up/down
arrow buttons to select . Press the button
to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Eye-Fi]
and press the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [On] or
[O] and press the
button to conirm.
If the Eye-Fi card is not available in the
camera, this feature is not displayed.
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode
NTSC: English, Chinese (Traditional),
Japanese, French, Korean, Russian,
Vietnamese, Greek, Hungarian
PAL: German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese
(Simpliied), Portuguese, Swedish,
Danish, Finnish, Indonesia, Norwegian,
Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Croatian,
Czech, Arabic, Hindi
The video output system will change
accordingly based upon the selected
language.
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Connecting to PICTBRIDGE™ Compatible Printers
PICTBRIDGE™ technology allows
printing of the photos saved on the
memory card by a printer.
To ind out if a printer is PICTBRIDGE™
compatible, simply look for the
PICTBRIDGE™ logo on the packaging or check
the owner's manual for speciications. With
the PICTBRIDGE™ function on your camera,
you can print the captured photos directly to
a PICTBRIDGE™ compatible printer using the
supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC.
Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with
either a PC or a printer. The following steps will
ensure that the camera is correctly conigured to
connect with a compatible printer.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[USB] and press the
button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Printer] and press the
button to conirm.
After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC
mode automatically from USB Mode.
See “Using the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu“ section
on page 76.
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Connecting to your Printer
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are
turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to
the USB port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB
port on the printer.
If the camera is not connected to a PICTBRIDGE™
compatible printer, the following error message
will appear on the LCD.
The error message above will also appear
if the USB Mode is set incorrectly, in which
case you should disconnect the USB cable,
check the USB Mode settings, ensure that the
printer is turned on, and then try connecting
the USB cable again.
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Using the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the
PICTBRIDGE™ menu will appear.
Press the up/down arrow buttons to select a menu
item and press the button or right arrow button
to enter the item.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed
information on each setting.
Print (with Date)
If you have set the date and time on your camera,
the date and time will be recorded and saved with
each photo you take.
1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select [Print (with
Date)] and the screen as shown below appears.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select a
photo to be printed.
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3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
number of copies for the currently displayed
photo.
4. Press the
button and the following screen
will appear.
5. Select [Yes] and press the button to conirm;
select [Cancel] to cancel printing.
Print (without Date)
Use this setting to print the photos without dates
on them.
1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select [Print (without
Date)] and the screen as shown below appears.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the
photo to be printed.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
number of copies for the currently displayed
photo.
4. Press the
button and the following screen
will appear.
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5. Select [Yes] and press the button to conirm;
select [Cancel] to cancel printing.
Print Index
You can print all photos in the camera via this
function.
1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select [Print Index]
and the screen as shown below appears.
2. Select [Yes] and press the button to conirm;
select [Cancel] to cancel printing.
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Print DPOF Images
To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos
for printing using the DPOF settings before hand.
See “DPOF” section on page 64.
1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select [Print DPOF
Images] and the screen as shown below
appears.
2. Select [Yes] and press the button to conirm;
select [Cancel] to cancel printing.
Exit
Select [Exit] to exit the PICTBRIDGE™ menu. At
this time, the message [Remove USB Cable!] will
appear on the screen.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and
printer.
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Speciications
APPENDICES
Design and speciications are subject to change without notice.
Image Sensor
Type 1/2.3"CCD
Eective Pixels 16.15 Megapixels
Total Pixels 16.44 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length 5.1mm (Wide) — 25.5mm (Tele)
35mm Film Equivalent 28mm (Wide) — 140mm (Tele)
F Number F3.9 (Wide) — F6.3 (Tele)
Lens Construction 8 groups 8 elements
Optical Zoom 5x
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~ ∞
(Tele) 100cm ~ ∞
Macro: 5cm ~ ∞ (Wide Only)
Autofocus System TTL Autofocus
Anti-Handshake Digital Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 6x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 30x)
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Number of
Recording
Pixels
Still Image
(4:3)
16MP: 4608 × 3456
10MP: 3648 × 2736
5MP: 2592 × 1944
3MP: 2048 × 1536
0.3MP: 640 × 480
(3:2)
14MP: 4608 × 3072
(16:9)
12MP: 4608 × 2592
2MP: 1920 × 1080
Movie 1280 × 720 (30fps), 1280 × 720 (15fps), 640 x 480 30fps, 320 x 240 30fps
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movie Movie Format: MOV (Motion JPEG), Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
Shooting Modes
Manual Mode, Auto Mode, Anti-shake, Portrait, Movie Mode, Panorama
Mode, Scene Mode
Scene Mode
Auto Scene, Landscape, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape,
Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Text, Fish Eye, Party,
Indoor, Leaf, Museum, Night Portrait, Sketch
Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink
Red-Eye Removal Yes
HDR Yes (Post-Processing)
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Panorama Up to 180° (Horizontal)
LCD Display 2.7 inch (230k Pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection
Exposure Metering Method
Artiicial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average,
Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE
Exposure Control Method Program AE (AELock Available)
Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (Manual: 30 Seconds)
Continuous Shooting Yes
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show
Zoom (Approx. x2 ~ x8)
White Balance Control
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF,
Incandescent, Manual
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Flash
Flash Method Internal
Flash Modes
Flash O, Flash Auto, Forced Flash, Slow Synchro,
Slow Synchro + Red-Eye Reduction, Red-Eye Reduction
Recording Media
Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB
SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card not supported ]
PICTBRIDGE™, ExifPrint Support Yes
Multi-Language Support 27 Languages
Jacks AVOUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB)
Eye-Fi Support Yes
Power
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery LB012, 3.7V 700mAh, In-Camera
Charging
Shooting Capability (Battery
Performance)
Approx. 200 Shots (Based on CIPA Standards)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0 ~ 40
o
C, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 91.5 × 56.5 × 22.6mm (Based on CIPA Standards)
Weight Approx. 106g (Body Only)
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Prompts and Warning Messages
Message Description Action
Warning! Battery exhausted.
The camera battery is depleted. It is
a warning indicating that the camera
is going to shut o.
Replace with new batteries. The
camera will shut down in 2 seconds.
Lens obstruction, Re-start
Camera.
The lens is jammed or some foreign
object is preventing the lens from
functioning properly.
Turn the camera o and restart it to
reset the lens.
Suggest using tripod.
When continuous exposure is
enabled, this prompt message is
displayed when the photo shooting
screen is displayed for the irst time.
This message will disappear after 2
seconds
Battery temperature is too
high.
The battery temperature reaches
53.5 °C.
Let the battery cool before
attempting to use the camera
again. This message will disappear
after 2 seconds
Built-in memory error!
An error has occurred in the internal
memory.
Try shutting down the camera and
turning it on again. This message
will disappear after 2 seconds
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Message Description Action
Warning! Do not turn o
your camera during update!
This message appears during the
irmware update process.
This message disappears after the
camera update and restart.
Connection Failed!
Failure to connect to your PC,
printer, TV.
Remove USB cable and retry
connection
Please update irmware after
the battery is fully charged!
The irmware cannot be updated
when power is insuicient.
A message appears to prompt
updating after full charging and
returning to the update screen.
Write Protect ! The memory card is locked.
Remove memory card and switch the
lever on the side of card to UNLOCK.
This message will disappear after 2
seconds.
Card Full !
Indicates that the memory card is
full.
Replace memory card with another
that has available memory. This
message will disappear after 2
seconds.
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Message Description Action
Memory Full !
Indicates that the camera
memory is full.
It will disappear after 2 seconds.
Card Error !
During power-on, the memory
card cannot be recognized or a
read/write error has occurred.
Format the memory card. WARNING: Formatting
the memory card will erase all data on the card.
Copy the data from the memory card to another
storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data
will be erased after the format. This message will
disappear after 2 seconds.
Card is not formatted.
When an error occurs in the
memory card, the message
"Not Formatted" will appear.
Format the memory card. WARNING: Formatting
the memory card will erase all data on the card.
Copy the data from the memory card to another
storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data
will be erased after the format.
Slow access
When a memory card lower
than Class 4 is used to record
a HD movie, the writing speed
will be slower and recording
will not continue.
Replace the memory card with a higher Class
over 4. This message will disappear after 2
seconds.
Cannot write to SD
card.
The photo shooting or
video recording has been
interrupted, so recording
cannot continue.
Turn the camera o. Then unload and reload the
memory card and turn on the camera to restart.
Also check if memory card is full or in the locked
position.
No Red-Eye Detected!
Red eyes have not been
detected in the image.
This message will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Message Description Action
This image cannot be
edited.
The ile format does not support editing
or the edited ile cannot be edited again.
This message will disappear after 2
seconds.
Exceeded maximum
folder number.
This indicates that the memory card
exceeded the maximum number of
folders (999). This could cause a long
read time during the camera's power up.
Copy the data to your PC and format
the memory card using the camera.
Too many pictures for
fast processing.
During the playback by date, the images
exceed speciications so that it is not
possible to play by date.
The message disappears after 2
seconds and the camera returns to
normal playback mode.
Unable to recognize
iles.
The format of the ile to be viewed is not
supported or the ile is corrupted so it
cannot be properly read.
This message disappears only after
the ile is deleted.
No Picture!
When you press the play button, no
image iles exist in the camera or on
memory card.
This message disappears after 2
seconds and returns to the photo
shooting screen.
Protected!
Undeletable!
The ile is protected. The message
appears when you go into delete mode.
Remove memory card and switch the
lever on the side of card to UNLOCK.
Place card back into the camera and
try again. This message will disappear
after 2 seconds.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Camera does not turn on
The battery has been depleted.
The battery is not inserted
correctly.
Replace the battery.
Correctly reinstall the battery.
Camera turns o suddenly
during operation
The battery has been depleted. Replace the battery.
The picture is blurred
Camera movement while taking a
picture.
Turn on OIS Feature.
Images and video iles
cannot be saved
The memory card is full.
The memory card is locked.
Use another memory card or
delete unnecessary iles.
Unlock the memory card.
Images will not print from
the connected printer
The camera is not connected to
the printer correctly.
The printer is not PICTBRIDGE™
compatible.
The printer is out of paper or ink.
The printer paper is jammed.
Check the connection between
the camera and printer.
Use a PICTBRIDGE™ compatible
printer.
Load paper into the printer or
replace the ink cartridge in the
printer.
Remove the jammed paper.
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Problem Possible Causes Solution
Saving data to memory card
is slow
Using a memory card below
Class 4 may result in slower
recording times.
Use a memory card with Class
4 or higher standard to improve
performance.
Cannot write to the memory
card
The memory card has been
locked.
Release the write lock of the
memory card or replace with
another card.
Too many movies to process
The number of pictures or
folders in the memory card
exceed the speciications,
so the playback can not be
displayed.
Delete unwanted iles.
The lash
lashes on the
LCD screen.
Current shooting environment
requires lash.
Turn on lash.
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