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    Introduction 1 Camera Preparations 2 Basic Operations 3 Techniques for Taking Pictures 4 Mode C / Mode N / Mode M 5 Playback Mode P 6 SET UP Mode G 7 Appendix ENGLISH
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    Introduction FCC COMPLIANCE STATEMENT FOR AMERICAN USERS KYOCERA DIGITAL STILL CAMERA Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee
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    Introduction Introduction Thank you for purchasing this Kyocera product. The KYOCERA Finecam SL400R is a powerful, high-resolution digital camera featuring an ultra-slim body and 3✕ optical zoom lens. Before using the camera, please read this Instruction Manual carefully to ensure that you use the
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    Instruction Manual 7 Nomenclature  Names of camera controls and reference pages 12 A World of Possibilities 13 1 Camera Preparations 1-1 Inserting the Battery Pack 1-2 Removing the Battery Pack 1-2 Charging the Battery Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom 3-3 Setting the Best Camera Mode for the
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    Introduction 4 Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M the focusing method 4-19 Determining the shooting distance with manual focusing (MF 4-20 [LONG EXP.] Using Slow the Area Used for Setting the Exposure 4-23 [DIGITAL ZOOM] Switching the Digital Zoom ON and OFF 4-25 5 Using the
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    RESET] Resetting Function Settings 6-13 7 Appendix 7-1 Troubleshooting 7-2 Problems and Solutions 7-2 Messages and Responses 7-3 Mode-locked Menu Options and Default Settings 7-4 LCD Monitor Information and Names of Icons 7-5 Display when the Camera C, Continuous Shooting N or Movie M mode is
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    , including measures for dealing with camera problems, the names of the icons displayed on the LCD monitor, the operation of the LEDs and a glossary of digital camera terms. • The digital camera is referred to in this Instruction Manual as "camera". • In this manual, SD Memory Cards and Multimedia
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    Operating Instructions feature Handling Precautions a WARNING • If camera or batteries become hot, emit smoke or a water. If the camera should inadvertently be exposed to water, it should be taken quickly to a Kyocera/Yashica Service Center for inspection.
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    dislodged even when there is no visible external damage. The camera must be taken to a Kyocera/ Yashica Service Center for checking. • Do not attempt to touch off the camera's power, remove the batteries, reload them and use the camera again. a CAUTION • Store the camera in a
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    pack has been designed for exclusive use with this camera. Always use the camera to recharge the battery pack. Do not use the battery pack in any device other than this camera and do not attempt to recharge it using a third-party charger as the battery pack may generate heat or smoke, catch fire or
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    with products other than the specific digital camera for which it was designed. • If you notice any damage to the AC adapter, including broken wires or faulty plug connections, stop using the AC adapter and consult your dealer or Kyocera/Yashica Service Center as soon as possible. • Prolonged
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    Nomenclature  Names of camera controls and reference pages 0 POWER button  p.1-5 Shutter release button  p.2-3 MENU button FUUD L R Speaker 4-way button Flash button ( ) E OK button Card access LED  p.7-7 Card/battery cover  p.1-2 O Q LCD monitor Mode buttons Mode select LED Caution LED  p.7-8
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    slimline body and rotatable lens and LCD monitor units, can be used in various ways not possible with conventional digital cameras. ● Stylish Slimline Body The ultra-slim body of the FineCam SL400R is only 15 mm (0.6") thick. You can slip it into your pocket so it's ready to use anytime, anywhere
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    images, including using image retouching software to edit your images on the computer and sending them as attachments via e-mail. ( p.2-11) * Windows 98 and Windows 98SE users must install the USB driver from the CD-ROM provided with the camera. ( p.2-12) Digital printing You can either print
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    Introduction ● System Around the Camera E-mail Printer PC Card reader USB cable (supplied) AC adapter (supplied) Digital camera Finecam SL400R Memory card DPOF-compatible printer (third-party) Photo lab Digital print 15
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    Camera Preparations This chapter tells you what you have to do to get the camera ready for taking pictures and covers topics such as inserting and charging the battery, loading memory cards, and switching the camera on.
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    in the direction of the arrow (U) to open it. 1 M G 2 Insert the battery pack (BP-780S) supplied with the camera. Check that the and markings are oriented correctly. 3 Close the card/battery cover. Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow (U) to lock it. G M Removing
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    store it in a cool, dark place. Charging the Battery Camera Preparations • Before charging, check that the battery pack is in the camera. Connect the AC adapter to the camera to charge the battery pack. Full charging takes around 3 hours. Turn the camera off during charging. The caution LED (red
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    use a write-protected card to take pictures. You cannot erase images on a write- protected card either. Removing the Memory Card 1 Check that the camera is switched off and then open the card/battery cover. Slide the card/battery cover in the direction of the arrow (U) to open it. M G 1-4
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    in gently with your fingertip. If you push the memory card in slightly, it pops 1 back out and you can then pull it out completely. Camera Preparations 3 Close the card/battery cover. Close the cover and slide it in the opposite direction to the arrow (U) to lock it. G M Switching the
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    ■ Viewing the battery level and charging guide Fully charged At least half used. Charge low. Charge the battery soon. When the battery charge is completely depleted, the 1 "LOW BATTERY" message appears on the LCD monitor. Depending on the environment in which the digital camera is being used
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    MODE SAF FORMAT EXECUTE BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD BACKLIGHT BRIGHT DATE 2004.07.15 INSERT DATE NO DATE ■ The date and time must be set. On a digital camera, the date and time of shooting are stored on the memory card along with the image data. This information is useful for organizing your images
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    Preparations ● Using the Camera Case Use the camera case as shown in the illustration. Memory cards go in here. 1 ● Using the Cleaning Pad Attach the cleaning pad to the hand strap as shown
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    Basic Operations This chapter covers the basics of using your digital camera, including taking pictures, viewing your pictures, erasing images and connecting the camera to a computer.
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    is displayed for roughly 3 seconds. Check that the date is correct. 4 With the LCD monitor facing towards you, gently turn the left side of the camera (lens unit). Holding the LCD monitor at a good angle for viewing, twist the lens unit until the lens points at the subject. 5 Use the LCD
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    ( p.4-4) • Press the T side of the zoom button to enlarge the image and the W side to return the enlarged image to its original size. ( p.3-3) ■ Holding the camera With the LCD monitor facing towards you, hold the lens unit with your left hand and the section with the LCD monitor in your right
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    the card/battery cover or remove the memory card while the LED is flashing as this could cause data corruption or, in some cases, camera damage. • serves as a guide to the actual continuous shooting time available. • Depending on the SD memory card write speed, the camera may stop shooting in
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    1 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on and then press O or Q on the mode button until the "M" icon lights on the mode select LED. Basic Operations 2 Use the LCD monitor to
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    Basic Operations Viewing Images - Still Image Playback 1 Press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights on the mode select LED. The photographed image appears on the LCD monitor. 2 2 Press R on the 4-way button to scan forward through the photographed images. Press L to scan backward
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    2 Press L or R on the 4-way button to select the movie to be viewed. 00:00 3 Press the OK button E to begin playback. 2 00:16 Basic Operations • See p.5-2 for more information on playing back movies. Displaying Information for Playback Images - INFORMATION This feature allows you to check
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    Checking Photography Data and Erasing Images - Manual REC Review This feature allows you to DPOF 0 PRTS 2004.09.01 12:34:56 3 Press the shutter release button half way to return the camera to the original shooting mode. Deleting Unwanted Images - Erasing Images 1 Press O or Q on the mode button
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    2 Press the MENU button K. The menu icons appear. MULTI Basic Operations 3 Press R on the 4-way button to 2 select ERASE [ ]. -4)5- 4 Press the OK button E. The erase confirmation message screen appears. ERASE IMAGE? EXECUTE CANCEL 5 Press U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE]. • Use L
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    and then erase the images on the card. 2272 F 0 MEMORY CARD FULL To save images to a computer, use the exclusive USB cable supplied with the camera. See p.2-11~2-22 for details. To erase all the images on a memory card, you can select either ERASE ALL or FORMAT. For more information, see
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    Mac OS 10.0 to 10.3.x Connect the USB cable. View the images on the computer. Computer hardware and software requirements • Must be equipped with a USB port as standard (required for camera connection) • Must be equipped with a CD-ROM drive (required for installation) ● Windows computers Must have
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    included on the CD-ROM bundled with the camera. • Do not connect the USB cable until with the installation as directed by the on-screen instructions. Basic Operations 5 When the "InstallShield Wizard installation fails, uninstall the software as described in "Deleting or Uninstalling Devices" on
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    . • To view images on your PC, you must have image-viewing software already installed. (To play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later must be installed PC unless there is a memory card in the camera. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 3 Connect the camera to your PC using the dedicated USB cable and
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    copying images, the card access LED flashes. Do not disconnect the USB cable or switch the computer off while viewing or copying images. • When the camera is connected to the PC and the two are communicating so that data can be exchanged, the self-timer LED lights. • The procedure for disconnecting
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    created when DPOF print settings are specified ( p.5-20). Resized images are recorded here. *1 DCIM: Digital Camera IMage *2 MISC: Miscellaneous • Do not delete image data on a memory card on your PC. Erace images on the camera. • The same file name cannot be used in the same folder. If one of
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    ]. 4 When the "The 'USB Disk E:' device can now be safely removed from the system" message appears, click [OK]. 5 Disconnect the USB cable from PC and camera. 2-16
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    Device] and then click [Stop]. 2 3 Select [Kyocera Finecam SL400R USB Device] and then click [OK]. 4 When the "The 'USB Mass Storage Device' can now be safely removed from the system" message appears, click [OK]. 5 Disconnect the USB cable from PC and camera. ● Windows 98 or Windows 98SE users
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    Basic Operations Deleting or uninstalling devices (Windows 98 and Windows 98SE only) If the driver software is not installed successfully, the PC will be unable to recognize the camera. In this situation, delete the drivers as described below. Then use the procedure on p.2-12 to re-install the
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    Basic Operations 7 Select "Finecam SL400R" marked with a question mark in [Other devices] and then click [Remove]. 2 8 When the device deletion confirmation message appears, click [OK]. 9 Switch the camera off, disconnect the USB cable and then restart your PC. 2-19
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    • To view images on your Macintosh, you must have image-viewing software already installed. (To play movies, QuickTime 4.1 or later must be installed unless there is a memory card in the camera. 2 Connect the AC adapter to the camera. 3 Connect the camera to your Macintosh using the dedicated USB
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    copying images, the card access LED flashes. Do not disconnect the USB cable or switch the computer off while viewing or copying images. • When the camera is connected to the Macintosh and the two are communicating so that data can be exchanged, the self-timer LED lights. 5 An [untitled] disk icon
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    when DPOF print settings are specified ( p.5-20). Resized images are recorded here. *1 DCIM: Digital Camera IMage *2 MISC: Miscellaneous • Do not delete image data on a memory card on your Macintosh. Erase images on the camera. • The same file name cannot be used in the same folder. If one of the
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    the instructions provided with your DPOF-compatible printer for details of the printing procedure. • Where date insertion is specified in the DPOF settings, the date may not be printed on some printer models. 2 Basic Operations Insert into the printer. Remove the memory card from the camera. DPOF
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    Techniques for Taking Pictures This chapter describes some more advanced photography techniques, including photographic subjects that are difficult for the camera to focus on, using the zoom to compose shots, selecting the best shooting mode for the subject, and using continuous shooting.
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    frame in the center of the screen over the subject you want to focus on and press the shutter release button half way. When the camera gives a short double-beep and the green shooting mark "B" lights on the LCD monitor, exposure and focus setting is completed. 3 The focus and exposure are
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    the image magnification using the lens, this camera also features a digital zoom that uses electronic control to enlarge the image. Though this or "N" mode, and enlarges images up to 6✕ in "M" mode. To use the digital zoom, press the T side of the zoom button to zoom in fully on the subject
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    allows you to set the optimum shooting mode for the subject. Displaying the Scene Mode menu 1 With the camera in shooting mode, press the SCENE button I. 3 • With the camera switched on, check that "C", "N" or "M" is displayed on the mode select LED. ( p.2-2) 2 The Scene Mode menu appears on
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    the best shooting mode for scenes with a lot of movement, such as sporting events. The focus is set to [CAF] ( p.6-2) mode in which the camera adjusts the focus continuously so that the image remains focused while you track moving subjects. Portrait (Applicable mode: C/N) Use this shooting mode for
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    measured from the glass cover plate on the lens to the subject. *2 Only the digital zoom can be used. • When a long exposure is set, the only available Compose the shot and press the shutter release button half way. When the camera gives a short beep and the green shooting mark "B" lights on the
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    miss a snapshot opportunity. • For self-portrait shooting, the shooting speed is set to approx. 2 frames per second. 3 1 Press the POWER button H to switch the camera on and then press O or Q on the mode button until the "N" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Use the LCD monitor to compose your
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    erase frames, the continuous shooting speed may drop. If this occurs, save the images on your PC and then format the memory card in the camera before continuing. • In some shooting conditions, the continuous shooting speed may be slower than 3.3 frames per second. • If you use the flash, you can
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    J to turn the icon display and the LCD monitor backlighting on and off as required. Specifying the settings With "C", "N" or "M" selected and the camera ready to shoot, press the DISPLAY button J to cycle through the LCD monitor display modes, as shown below. Techniques for Taking Pictures LCD
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    monitor backlighting, set the Power Save function, and select SAF as the AF mode. ● Switching the camera off promptly Digital cameras consume battery power simply by being switched on. Switch the camera off as soon as you finish taking pictures. 3 ● Switching the LCD monitor backlighting off The LCD
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    describes various aspects of photography using a digital camera, such as using the flash, setting the number of pixels and image quality, and setting white balance. The icons below each of the function headings in this chapter provide a quick reference guide to the modes in which that function
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    ISO 800. Flash modes Auto Flash mode * C: default 4 The camera detects the ambient light level and determines whether flash is required. Red- flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time. Flash Off
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    to take the shot. • The shot is taken the second time the flash fires, not the first time. Take care to ensure that neither the camera nor the subject moves after the flash fires for the first time. • Exposure compensation ( p.4-8) when the flash is used is limited to between -1.0 and +1.0 EV
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    and in macro shots. This applies particularly to macro shots with high magnifications, where the subject's depth of field is extremely shallow and even slight camera movements when the shutter release button is pressed can have a large impact on the image. In situations of this sort, place the
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    button K to clear the menu icons and make picture taking easier. Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode 6 Press the shutter continue using the self-timer, select self-timer mode again. • Place the camera on a stable surface. • To interrupt the self-timer once it has
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    images can be recorded. As with the image size, you should choose the quality that best suits the intended use of the shot. ( p.4-7) 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C" or "N" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press the MENU button K to display the
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    easier. FINE NORMAL . 4 • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the and Specifications" for the available shots and capacities. ■ Guide to choosing image size and image quality For high-quality
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    EV in 1/3 EV increments. Darker -2.0  ±0.0  (Default) Brighter +2.0 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C", "N" or "M" icon of +0.3.) • This setting reverts to the default value (±0.0) when the camera is switched off. To retain the setting, set Mode Lock (
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    This applies particularly to white. White balance is the process of ensuring that a white object actually appears white under a given light source. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C", "N" or "M" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press the MENU button K to
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    they cannot be as long as movies shot at 15 fps. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "M" icon lights make picture taking easier. • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify
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    found on conventional cameras, such as AE and long exposure settings, as well as settings specific to digital cameras such as color and set, the camera automatically selects the shutter speed. FOCUSING Can be set to auto focus settings of WIDE AF and SPOT AF C/N/M and to manual focusing MF. LONG
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    ZOOM ON SETTINGS SOUND ON COLOR MODE OFF WB PRESET SET FOCUSING SPOT AF DIGITAL ZOOM ON SETTINGS • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot. Using
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    Sepia Applicable mode: C/N/M This feature allows you select colors so that your images resemble photos taken using sepia tone or monochrome film. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C", "N" or "M" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press the MENU button K to
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    : C/N The CHROMA setting lets you take pictures in which the intensity of the colors is increased (brighter colors) or decreased (paler colors). 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C" or "N" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press the MENU button K to display
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    ] Enhancing the image outlines Applicable mode: C/N This setting enables you to take pictures in which the subject's outline is sharpened or softened. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C" or "N" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press the MENU button K to
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    White Applicable mode: C/N/M Use this mode when there are multiple light sources or when you want to set the white value very precisely. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C", "N" or "M" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press the MENU button K to display
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    need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot. • Specify this setting for "C" camera mode, "N" Continuous Shooting mode and "M" Movie mode. This setting is used for both "C" mode and "N" mode. [AE MODE] Selecting the Exposure Setting
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    the MENU button K to clear the menu. 4 7 The selected setting ([F2.8], etc.) appears on the LCD monitor. • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to suit the scene or subject being shot. Using
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    : The photographer decides the shooting distance and sets the focus. Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode • Manual focus cannot be set in the " ", " " or " " press R. FOCUSING SPOT AF LONG EXP. OFF ISO AUTO METERING EVALUATION DIGITAL ZOOM ON SETTINGS(2/2) 4-19
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    ISO MF METERING EVALUATION DIGITAL ZOOM ON SETTINGS(2/2) 4 Determining the shooting distance with manual focusing (MF) Use ) Approx. 2 m (7 ft) • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the original setting or otherwise modify the setting to
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    be set differs depending on the subject. Check this by taking a few trial shots. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C" or "N" icon lights on the AUTO METERING EVALUATION DIGITAL ZOOM ON SETTINGS(2/2) FOCUSING OFF LONG EXP. 2SEC ISO 4SEC METERING 8SEC
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    to light. The ISO can be set to AUTO, 100, 200, 400 or 800, with the image quality deteriorating as the number increases. Increasing the camera's sensitivity to light allows you to take pictures in dark locations or use fast shutter speeds. It also slightly increases the effective range of the
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    and then press R. FOCUSING SPOT AF LONG EXP. OFF ISO AUTO METERING EVALUATION DIGITAL ZOOM ON SETTINGS(2/2) 5 Press U or D on the 4-way button to ISO100] 100: [ISO200] 200: [ISO400] 400: [ISO800] 800: The camera sets the ISO sensitivity to suit the ambient conditions. (default) Fixed at ISO
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    Using C Camera Mode, N Continuous Shooting Mode and M Movie Mode 3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select AF LONG EXP. OFF ISO EVALUATION METERING CENTER DIGITAL ZOOM SPOT AREA SETTINGS(2/2) • Because this setting is retained even when the camera is switched off, you need to restore the
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    the maximum zoom is reached and then press the T side of the zoom button again, digital zooming begins ( p.3-3). To disable digital zooming, use the procedure below to set digital zooming to OFF. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "C", "N" or "M" icon lights on
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    4-26
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    Using the P Playback Mode Functions This chapter describes the camera's Playback mode, in which you can check images you have shot on the LCD monitor. In Playback mode, you can also record sound onto your images, and resize, trim and rotate photographed images in 90° increments.
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    bottom and on the right side of the screen. The scroll bars act as a guide to which part of the original image is currently displayed. 5 4 With the image can pause normal playback, frame advance and adjust the volume. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon
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    to stop movie playback. 00:16 [MULTI] Viewing Multiple Images 5 Supported images: Still images/movies MULTI playback allows you to view 6 thumbnail images be specified from the MULTI display screen. Using MULTI playback 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon
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    3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select MULTI [ ] and then press the OK button E. The MULTI playback screen appears. MULTI 1/18 ● Using the MULTI playback screen Protection icon: Displayed for images that have been protected. 5 To previous image (backwards) Postrecording icon: Indicates that
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    Erasing images in the MULTI playback screen 1 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. 1/18 123 456 SINGLE 2 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select ERASE [ ] and then press the OK button E. 1/18 123 456 ERASE 3 Use L or R on the 4-way button to position the cursor on the image to
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    . D FRAME [POSTRECORDING] Adding Voice Messages to Images 5 Supported images: Still images only This feature allows you to add recorded voice in photographed images (still images only). Recording a message 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" lights
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    5 Use U on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE] and then press the OK button E to begin voice recording. 6 Dictate your message into the camera's microphone. RECORD SOUND? 00:30 EXECUTE CANCEL RECORDING 00:05 STOP A countdown timer shows the seconds remaining during recording. Messages up to 30
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    K to return to the normal playback screen. Playing back a recorded message Use the following procedure to play back an image with a postrecorded message. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Use L or R on the 4-way button to
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    Playback Mode Functions [PROTECT] Protecting Images from Accidental Erasing Supported images: Still images/movies This feature allows you to ensure that they are not inadvertently erased. 5 Protecting an image 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights
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    image, repeat steps 4 and 5. 6 Press the MENU button K to return to the normal playback screen. [ERASE] Erasing Individual Images Supported images: Still images/movies 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press the MENU
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    erase protected images ( p.5-9). 5 [ERASE ALL] Erasing All Images Supported images: Still images/movies Use this function to erase all the • This function cannot be used to erase protected images ( p.5-9). 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights
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    erased with the corresponding images. [RESIZE] Resizing and Trimming Images Supported images: Still images only You can use the procedure described are left untouched. 5 • Image shot on a CONTAX or third-party digital camera cannot be resized. • Resized images are stored as shown below. DCIM
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    4 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [EXECUTE RESIZING] and then press the OK button E. RESIZE MENU EXECUTE RESIZING VIEW RESIZED IMAGE RESIZE ALL IMAGES ERASE ALL RESIZED IMAGES RETURN 5 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image to be resized. When you have selected the image,
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    • Movies cannot be resized. • Resizing may not be possible if there is too little space available on the memory card. Checking and erasing resized images You cannot use normal image playback to check resized images. Use the following procedure to view resized images. From step 3 in "Resizing an
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    Resizing all the images You can use this procedure to resize all the images recorded on a memory card. From step 3 in "Resizing an image" on p.5-12: 4 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [RESIZE ALL IMAGES] and then press the OK button E. RESIZE MENU EXECUTE RESIZING VIEW RESIZED IMAGE
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    return to the normal playback screen. [ROTATE] Rotating an Image Use the procedure below to rotate an image 90° left or right. Supported images: Still images only 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press the MENU button
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    Functions [AUTO PLAY] Displaying Images Automatically as a Slideshow 5 Supported images: Still images/movies This function displays your images at set , and choose the effect used for the transition between images. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "P" icon lights
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    4 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [INTERVAL] and then press R. SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK EFFECT OFF RETURN 5 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select the interval duration and then press the OK button E. You can
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    10 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select the [EFFECT] and then press R. SETTING AUTO PLAY START EXECUTE INTERVAL 2SEC START FRAME THIS FRAME RECORD/MOVIE PLAYBACK EFFECT OFF RETURN 11 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select a setting and then press the OK button E. OFF: FADE: OVERLAP:
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    of each image. They also support other basic settings such as date imprinting, etc. Check that your printer or your local print processing shop provides a DPOF printing service. For more information on DPOF settings, refer to the instruction manual provided with your DPOFcompatible printer. Photo
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    • Select [RETURN] and press the OK button E to return to the normal playback screen. 5 Use L or R on the 4-way button to select the image for which you want to specify the print settings. 6 Press U on the 4-way button, select [OK] and then press the OK button E. SELECT PRINT IMAGE 7 Specify the
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    11 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [PRINT SETS] and then press R to apply the DPOF settings. The screen in step 4 reappears. PRINTING DETAILS PRINT QTY. 2 DATE NOT PRINT PRINT SETS EXECUTE RETURN • To specify DPOF settings for another image, repeat steps 4-11. • Selecting [RETURN]
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    Deleting all the DPOF print settings From step 3 in "Specifying DPOF settings" : on p.5-20 4 Use U or D on the 4-way button to select [ALL RESET] and then press R. PRINT SETTINGS PRINT SEL IMAGE INDEX SET ALL RESET EXECUTE RETURN DPOF 2 PRTS INDEX SET ON 5 Use U on the 4-way button to
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    Next, use ERASE ALL. 3 Press the MENU button K to display the menu icons. Select ERASE ALL [ ] from the menu and press the OK button E. The "ERASE ALL?" message appears. 4 Select [EXECUTE] and press the OK button E. 5 The protected images are left untouched and all the other images are erased.
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    G Using the SET UP Mode Functions This chapter describes how to set up some of the camera's more advanced functions, such as specifying the AF (Auto Focus) settings, adjusting the LCD monitor brightness, and initializing memory cards.
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    is ideal for subjects involving lots of movement, such as sports events. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "G" icon lights on button half way. (default) CAF (continuous auto focus): The camera continuously adjusts the 6 focus once it is turned on. Pressing the
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    CNTRL] Adjusting the LCD Monitor Brightness You can adjust the LCD monitor brightness through 5 levels. Set the brightness to your preferred level. 6 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "G" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press U or D on the 4-way button to
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    DATE LOW POWER INSERT DATE NO DATE 4 The selected brightness setting is applied and the screen in 6 step 2 reappears. [DATE] Setting the Camera's Date and Time See "Setting the Date and Time" ( p.1-6) in Chapter 1. SET UP(1/3) AF MODE SAF FORMAT EXECUTE BRIGHT CNTRL STANDARD BACKLIGHT
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    Off Automatically to Save Power Forgetting to switch the camera off can cause the camera's battery charge to fall to a low level. For this reason, the camera features a Power Save function that automatically switches the camera off after several minutes if it is left switched on. You can specify
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    longer, it automatically enters sleep mode for two minutes. While the camera is in sleep mode, it can be quickly returned to its , after the two minutes have passed, the camera is switched off. When [POWER SAVE] is set to [NO PWR OFF]. 6 If the camera is left switched on for six minutes or
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    Settings Mode Lock is a function which ensures that the settings you have specified in "C", "N", "M" and "G" modes are retained when the camera is switched off. ( p.7-4) 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "G" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press U or D on
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    screen in step 2 reappears. [SHUTTER VOL] Adjusting the Volume of the Shutter Sound Use this procedure to adjust the volume of shutter sound. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "G" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select
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    . G Using the SET UP Mode Functions [START SCREEN] Selecting the Startup Screen This procedure sets the startup screen displayed when you switch the camera on. In addition to the default Kyocera logo screen, you can also select a startup screen from the images saved on a memory card in the
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    [SET] and then press the OK button E. APPLY SETTINGS? SET CANCEL 7 The screen for step 2 reappears. • Because the selected image is stored in the camera's memory, switching memory cards or 6 erasing the image from the memory card does not affect the image set in the startup screen. • You can
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    reappears. [ LANGUAGE] Selecting the Menu Language You can choose Japanese, English, French, German, Spanish or Chinese (simplified) as the displayed language. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "G" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press U or D on the 4-way
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    shots of a particular scene in a different folder. New folder 100KCBOX KIF_0001.jpg KIF_0002.jpg KIF_0003.avi 101KCBOX KIF_0001.jpg KIF_0002.jpg 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "G" icon lights on the mode select LED. 6 2 Press U or D on the 4-way button
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    Function Settings Use this function when you want to reset modes and menu settings that you have specified back to their default settings. 1 Switch the camera on and press O or Q on the mode button until the "G" icon lights on the mode select LED. 2 Press U or D on the 4-way button to select
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    6-14
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    Appendix This chapter provides a range of technical information, including measures for dealing with camera problems, the names of the icons displayed on the LCD monitor, the operation of the LEDs and a glossary of digital camera terms.
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    Troubleshooting Check the items listed below before deciding that your camera is faulty. Problems and Solutions Problem Cause Solution Nothing appears on The lithium-ion battery pack is flat or is Load a lithium-ion battery pack into the LCD monitor. not inserted. the camera and re-charge
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    Problem Cause Solution The caution LED flashes quickly. This is the camera shake warning. The shutter speed is slow. Place the camera on a stable surface to take the picture. The camera NO IMAGE PLAYBACK NOT POSSIBLE COVER OPENED LOW BATTERY Cause Response There is not enough recording space
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    ✕ Previous EVALUATION 4-23 C/N/M SETTINGS  DIGITAL ZOOM ✕ Previous ON 4-25 G Setup Mode ✕ Previous YELLOW 6-8 START SCREEN ✕ Previous Kyocera logo 6-9 screen REC REVIEW ✕ Previous OFF - 6-13 After OFF : Menu setting after the camera is switched off. Locked : As specified in MODE
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    !6 Scene mode (page 3-4) !7 Self-timer (page 4-4) !8 Digital zoom (page 4-25) !9 Long Exposure/Exposure compensation (page 4-21 ]) (page 4-20) @1 Date @2 Battery indicator @3 Audio mode (page 4-11) pressed Menu icons are displayed. C N " " Camera Mode/ " " Continuous Shooting Mode M" " Movie Mode
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    Display when Playback P mode is selected ● Display when the MENU button K is pressed Menu icons are displayed. MULTI GMAHJ q MULTI (page 5-3) w POSTRECORDING (page 5-6) e PROTECT (page 5-9) r ERASE (page 5-10) t ERASE ALL (page 5-11) RESIZE yuio y RESIZE (page 5-12) u ROTATE (page 5-16) i AUTO
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    UP mode Lights When the camera is connected to a PC Card access LED (orange) 7 Appendix Flashes Flashes while the camera is accessing the memory card, such as recording images to memory card or reading data. While the LED is flashing, do not open the card/battery cover or remove the memory
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    mode/ N Continuous Shooting mode/ M Movie mode Battery recharging 7 Flashes rapidly As the shutter speed is slow, you need to take care of camera shake. Flashes slowly As the flash is being charged, you need to wait to take the next picture until the LED stops flashing. Lights Flashes
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    commercial print processing store that provides a DPOF print service. This camera is DPOF compatible. The DPOF trademark indicates that the product conforms to the specifications of the "Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) for digital camera print information". Copyright for DPOF Version 1.00 is held
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    units use relatively large amounts of power and tend to deplete the camera battery if used frequently. Focal length This is the distance from the and can be used to take pictures in low-light conditions. Even in digital cameras, which do not use film, sensitivity is still expressed in terms of ISO
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    camera. MF (Manual Focus) Focusing performed manually rather than using AF. Program AE This is a type of AE in which the camera of methods for correcting the color casts caused by different light sources, but on digital cameras a white subject is used as a reference. For this reason, the function
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