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1Select [Language].
 Under the [ 6] tab, select 
[ Language ] (the third item from the 
top), then press < 0>.
2Set the desired language.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the 
language, then press < 0>.
X The language will change.
Check if the camera’s date and time are set correctly. If necessary, set 
the correct date and time.
1Select [Date/Time].
  Under the [ 6] tab, select [ Date/
Time ], then press < 0>.
2Set the date, time, and date 
display format.
 Turn the  dial to select the number.  Press < 0> so   is displayed.
 
Turn the  dial to select the desired 
setting, then press <
0>. (Returns to  .)
3Exit the menu.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK],
then press < 0>.
X The date/time will be set and the 
menu will reappear.
Before You Start
3 Setting the In terface Language
3 Setting the Date and Time
It is important to set the correct date/time because it will be recorded 
together with each captured image.  
						

							
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Before You Start
You can change this auto power-off time for the camera to turn off 
automatically after a certain period of non-operation. If you do not want 
the camera to turn off automatically, set this to [Off]. After the power 
turns off, you can turn on the camera again by pressing the shutter 
button or other button.
1Select [Auto power off].
  Under the [ 5] tab, select [ Auto 
power off ], then press < 0>.
2Set the desired time.
  Turn the < 5> dial to select the item, 
then press < 0>.
If the CF card is new or was previously formatted by another camera or 
personal computer, format the card with the camera. When the CF card is formatted, all images and data in the card 
will be erased. Even protected images will be erased, so make 
sure there is nothing you need to keep. If necessary, transfer 
the images to a personal computer, etc., before formatting the 
card.
1Select [Format].
 Under the [ 5] tab, select [ Format],
then press < 0>.
3  Set the power-off time/Auto power off
3 Formatting the CF Card
Even if [ Off] has been set, the LCD monitor will turn off automatically after 
30 min. to save power. (The camera’s power does not turn off.)  
						

							
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Before You Start
2Select [OK].
 Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK],
then press < 0>.
X The CF card will be formatted 
(initialized).
X When the formatting is completed, 
the menu will reappear.
  When the CF card is formatted or erased, only the file management 
information is changed. The actual data is not completely erased. Be 
aware of this when selling or discarding the card.
  When discarding the CF card, destroy the card physically to prevent 
personal data from being leaked.
  If a CF card-related error message is displayed on the LCD monitor, 
remove and reinstall the card.
If the error persists, use a different card. Or, if you can transfer all the 
images in the card to a personal computer, transfer all the images and 
then format the card. The card may then return to normal.
The CF card capacity displayed on the card format screen might be smaller 
than the capacity indicated on the card.  
						

							
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The camera’s shooting settings and menu settings can be reset to the default settings.
1Select [Clear all camera settings].
 Under the [ 7] tab, select [ Clear all 
camera settings ], then press .
2Select [OK].
  Turn the < 5> dial to select [ OK],
then press < 0>.
X When [ Clear all camera settings ] is 
set, the camera will be reset to the 
following settings.
3  Resetting Camera Settings N
AF modeOne-Shot AF
AF point selectionAutomatic selection
Metering modeq(Evaluative metering)
Drive modeu (Single shooting)
Exposure 
compensation0 (Zero)
AEBCanceled
Flash exposure 
compensation0 (Zero)
Quality73
ISO speedAuto
Color spacesRGB
White balanceQ  (Auto WB)
WB correctionCanceled
WB bracketingCanceled
Picture StyleStandard
Shooting Settings Image-Recording Settings
 
The [ Custom Functions ] and [Camera user setting ] will not be cleared.
  The white balance data (p.68) obtained from the custom white balance 
and the Dust Delete Data (p.129) will be erased.  
						

							
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2
Basic Shooting
This chapter explains how to use the Basic Zone modes 
on the Mode Dial for best results.
With the Basic Zone modes, all you do is point and shoot and 
the camera sets everything automatically. (p.172) Also, to 
prevent botched pictures due to mistaken operations, camera 
settings cannot be changed in the Basic Zone modes.
BasicZone
Full Auto
Automatic image correction in Basic Zone modes
In Basic Zone modes, the image is adjusted automatically to obtain 
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1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Aim any AF point over the 
subject.
 All the AF points will operate, and 
focus will generally be achieved at 
the AF point covering the closest 
object.
  Aiming the center AF point over the 
subject will make focusing easier.
3Focus the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway, and 
the lens will move to focus.
X The AF point which achieves focus 
will briefly flash in red. At the same 
time, the beeper will sound and the 
focus confirmation light < o> in the 
viewfinder will light.
X If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-
up automatically.
4Take the picture.
  Press the shutter button completely to 
take the picture.
X The captured image will be displayed 
for about 2 sec. on the LCD monitor.
  If the built-in flash has popped up, 
push it back down with your fingers.
1  Fully Automatic Shooting
AF point
Focus confirmation light  
						

							
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1 Fully Automatic Shooting
 The focus confirmation light  blinks and focus is not achieved.Aim the AF point over an area having good contrast between light and dark, 
then press the shutter button halfway. (p.80) If you are too close to the subject, 
move away and try again.
 Sometimes multiple AF points flash simultaneously.This indicates that focus has been achieved at all those AF points. As long as 
the AF point covering the desired subject flashes, you can take the picture.
 The beeper continues to beep softly. (The focus confirmation 
light < o> also does not light.)
It indicates that the camera is  focusing continuously on a moving subject. (The 
focus confirmation light < o> does not light.) While the beeper is beeping, you 
can press the shutter button completely to shoot a moving subject in focus.
  Pressing the shutter button halfway will not focus the subject.When the focus mode switch on the lens is set to < MF> (Manual Focus), the 
camera does not focus. Set the focus mode switch to < AF>.
  When I focus the subject and then zoom up and take the 
picture, the focus looks soft.
If you want to zoom, do it before focusing. Turning the zoom ring after 
achieving focus may throw off the focus slightly.
 Although it is daylight, the flash popped up.For a backlit subject, the flash may pop up to help reduce harsh shadows on 
the subject.
 In low light, the built-in flash fired a series of flashes.To assist the autofocusing, pressing the shutter button halfway may trigger the 
built-in flash to fire a series of flashes. This is called AF-assist beam. It is 
effective up to approx. 4 meters/13.1 feet away.
 Although flash was used, the picture came out dark.The subject was too far away. The subject should be within 5 meters/16.4 feet 
from the camera.
 When flash was used, the bottom part of the picture came out 
unnaturally dark.
The subject was too close to the camera, and a shadow was created by the lens. The 
subject should be at least 1 meter/3.3 feet away from the camera. If a hood (sold 
separately) has been attached to the lens, remove it before taking the flash picture.
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Depending on the scene, position the subject toward the left or right to 
create a balanced background and good perspective.
In the  (Full Auto) mode, while you press the shutter button 
halfway to focus a still subject, the focus will be locked. You can then 
recompose the shot and press the shutter button completely to take the 
picture. This is called focus lock. Focus lock is also possible in other 
Basic Zone modes (except < 5>).
In the < 1> (Full Auto) mode, if the subject moves (distance to camera 
changes) during or after you focus, AI Servo AF will take effect to focus 
the subject continuously. As long as you keep aiming the AF point on 
the subject while pressing the shutter button halfway, the focusing will 
be continuous. When you want to take the picture, press the shutter 
button completely.
1  Full Auto Techniques
Recomposing the Shot
Shooting a Moving Subject  
						

							
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The  (Portrait) mode blurs the background to make the human 
subject stand out. It also makes flesh tones and the hair look softer than 
with the < 1> (Full Auto) mode.
  The further the distance between the subject and background, 
the better.
The further the distance between the subject and background, the 
more blurred the background will look. The subject will also stand 
out better in front of a plain, dark background.
  Use a telephoto lens.
If you have a zoom lens, use the telephoto end to fill the frame with 
the subject from the waist up. Move in closer if necessary.
  Focus the face.
Check that the AF point covering the face flashes in red.
2 Shooting Portraits
Shooting Tips
  If you hold down the shutter button, you can shoot continuously to obtain 
different poses and facial expressions. (Approx. 3 shots/sec.)
  If necessary, the built-in flash will pop-up automatically.  
						

							
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Use the  (Landscape) mode for wide scenery, night scenes, and 
to have everything in focus from near to far. The greens and blues also 
become more vivid and sharp than with < 1> (Full Auto).
  With a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end.
When using a zoom lens, use the wide-angle end. This will have 
objects near and far in focus, better than at the telephoto end. It also 
adds breadth to landscapes.
  Shooting night scenes.
Since the built-in flash will be disabled, this 
mode is also good for night scenes. For night 
scenes, use a tripod to prevent camera 
shake. If you want to photograph a person 
against a night scene, set the Mode Dial to 
 and use a tripod. (p.53)
3  Shooting Landscapes
Shooting Tips