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    Resetting the print reser vation 
    data for selected images
    1  Follow Steps 1 and 2 in [
    						
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    Usage Tips
    If the camera does not work as intended, or if an 
    error message is displayed on the screen, and you 
    are unsure of what to do, refer to the information 
    below to fi x the problem(s).
    Troubleshooting
    BatteryBattery“The camera does not work even when batteries 
    are installed”.
      ●Insert recharged batteries in the correct 
    direction.
    “Inserting and removing the battery and card 
    (commercially available)” (p. 4), “Charging the 
    battery” (p. 5)
      ●Battery performance may have been reduced 
    temporarily due to low temperature. Take the 
    batteries out of the camera, and warm them by 
    putting them in your pocket for a while.
    Card/Internal memoryCard/Internal memory“An error message is displayed”.
    “Error message” (p. 53)
    Shutter buttonShutter button“No picture is taken when the shutter button is 
    pressed”.
      ●Cancel sleep mode.
    To save battery power, the camera 
    automatically goes into sleep mode and the 
    monitor turns off if there is no operation for 
    3 minutes when the camera is turned on. No 
    picture is taken even if the shutter button is 
    fully pressed in this mode. Operate the zoom 
    lever or other buttons to restore the camera 
    from sleep mode before taking a picture. If 
    the camera is left for another 12 minutes, it 
    automatically turns off. Press the n 
    button to turn the camera on.
      ●Press the q button to switch to the shooting 
    mode.
      ●Wait until #(fl ash charge) stops blinking 
    before taking pictures.
    MonitorMonitor“Diffi cult to see”.
      ●Condensation may have occurred. Turn off 
    the power, and wait for the camera body 
    to become acclimated to the surrounding 
    temperature and dry out before taking pictures.
    “Vertical lines appear on the monitor”.
      ●This condition may occur when the camera is 
    pointed at an extremely bright subject under a 
    clear sky and so on.
    The lines may appear on the recorded picture 
    or movie with sequential shots.
    “The light is caught in the picture”.
      ●Shooting with fl ash in dark situations results in 
    an image with many fl ash refl ections on dust 
    in the air. 
    						
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    Date and time functionDate and time function“Date and time settings return to the default 
    setting”.
      ●If the batteries are removed and left out of the 
    camera for about 1 days
    *1, the date and time 
    settings return to the default setting, and must 
    be reset.
    *1  The time until the date and time settings 
    return to the default setting varies depending 
    on how long the batteries have been loaded.
    “Turning on the camera and making the initial 
    settings” (p. 7)
    MiscellaneousMiscellaneous“The camera makes a noise when taking 
    pictures”.
      ●The camera may activate the lens and make a 
    noise even if no operation is performed. This 
    is because the camera automatically performs 
    actions of auto focus as far as it is ready to 
    shoot.
      Error message
      ●When one of the messages below is displayed on 
    the monitor, check the corrective action.
    Error message Corrective action
    Card ErrorCard problem
    Insert a new card.
    Write ProtectCard problem
    The card write-protect switch is 
    set to the “LOCK” side. Release 
    the switch.
    Memory FullInternal memory problem
    •  Insert a card.
    •  Erase unwanted images.*1
    Card FullCard problem
    •  Replace the card.
    •  Erase unwanted images.*1
    Card Setup
    Format
    Power Off
    Card problem
    Use FG to select [Format], 
    and press the A button. Next, 
    use FG to select [Yes], and 
    press the A button.
    *2
    Memory Setup
    Memory Format
    Power Off Power Off
    Internal memory problem
    Use FG to select [Memory 
    Format], and press the 
    A button. Next, use FG to 
    select [Yes], and press the A 
    button.
    *2
    *1
      Before erasing important images, download them 
    to a computer.
    *2  All data will be erased. 
    						
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    Error message Corrective action
    No PictureInternal memory/Card 
    problem
    Take pictures before viewing 
    them.
    Picture ErrorProblem with selected image
    Use photo retouch software, 
    etc. to view the image on a 
    computer. If the image still 
    cannot be viewed, the image fi le 
    is corrupted.
    The Image 
    Cannot Be 
    EditedProblem with selected image
    Use photo retouch software, etc. 
    to edit the image on a computer.
    Battery EmptyBattery problem
    Charge the battery.
    No ConnectionConnection problem
    Connect the camera and 
    computer or printer correctly.
    No PaperPrinter problem
    Load paper into the printer.
    No InkPrinter problem
    Refi ll the ink in the printer.
    JammedPrinter problem
    Remove the jammed paper.
    Settings 
    Changed
    *3Printer problem
    Return to the status where the 
    printer can be used.
    Error message Corrective action
    Print ErrorPrinter problem
    Turn off the camera and printer, 
    check the printer for any 
    problems, and then turn the 
    power on again.
    Cannot Print*4Problem with selected image
    Use a computer to print.
    *3  This is displayed, for instance, when the printer’s 
    paper tray has been removed. Do not operate 
    the printer while making the print settings on the 
    camera.
    *4  This camera may be unable to print images taken 
    by other cameras. 
    						
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    Shooting tips
    When you are unsure of how to take a picture that 
    you envision, refer to the information below.
      Focusing
    “Focusing on the subject”
      ●Taking a picture of a subject not in the 
    center of the monitor
    After focusing on an object at the same 
    distance as the subject, compose the shot, and 
    take the picture.
    Pressing the shutter button halfway (p. 9)
      ●Set [AF Mode] (p. 28) to [Face/iESP]
      ●Taking a picture in [AF Tracking] mode (p. 29)
    The camera tracks the subject movement 
    automatically to focus on it continuously.
      ●Taking a picture of a shadowy subject 
    Using the AF illuminator makes focusing 
    easier. [AF Illuminat.] (p. 30)
      ●Taking a picture of subjects where 
    autofocus is diffi cult
    In the following cases, after focusing on an 
    object (by pressing the shutter button halfway 
    down) with high contrast at the same distance 
    as the subject, compose the shot, and take 
    the picture.
    Subjects with low contrast
    When extremely bright objects 
    appear in the center of the 
    monitor
    Object with no vertical lines*1
    *1  It is also effective to compose the shot by holding 
    the camera vertically to focus, and then returning 
    to the horizontal position to take the picture.
    When objects are at different 
    distances
    Fast-moving object
    The subject is not in the 
    center of the frame 
    						
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    Camera shake
    “Taking pictures without camera shake”
      ●Taking pictures using [Image Stabilizer] 
    (p. 29)
    The image pickup device
    *1 shifts to correct for 
    camera shake even if the ISO sensitivity is not 
    increased. This function is also effective when 
    taking pictures at a high zoom magnifi cation.
    *1   A device that takes light received through the 
    lens and converts it into electric signals.
      ●Shooting movies using [IS Movie Mode] 
    (p. 32)
      ●Select [C Sport] in the scene mode (p. 13)
    The [C Sport] mode uses a fast shutter speed 
    and can reduce the blur incurred by a moving 
    subject.
      ●Taking pictures at a high ISO sensitivity
    If a high ISO sensitivity is selected, pictures 
    can be taken at a high shutter speed even at 
    locations where a fl ash cannot be used.
    “ISO sensitivity” (p. 24)
    Exposure (brightness)
    “Taking pictures with the right brightness”
      ●Taking pictures using [Face/iESP] (p. 28)
    Appropriate exposure is obtained for a face 
    against backlight, and the face is brightened.
      ●Taking pictures using [n] for [ESP/n] 
    (p. 29)
    Brightness is matched with a subject in the 
    center of the screen and the image is not 
    affected by background light.
      ●Taking pictures using [Fill In] (p. 23) fl ash
    A subject against backlight is brightened.
      ●Taking pictures of a white beach or snow 
    scene
    Select [q Beach & Snow] in the scene mode 
    (p. 13).
      ●Taking pictures using exposure 
    compensation (p. 23)
    Adjust the brightness while viewing the screen 
    for taking the picture. Normally, taking pictures 
    of white subjects (such as snow) results in 
    images that are darker than the actual subject. 
    Use the exposure compensation to adjust in 
    the positive (+) direction to express whites as 
    they appear. When taking pictures of black 
    subjects, on the other hand, it is effective to 
    adjust in the negative (-) direction. 
    						
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    Color hue
    “Taking pictures with colors at the same shade as 
    they appear”
      ●Taking pictures by selecting white balance 
    (p. 24)
    Best results in most environments can 
    normally be obtained with the [WB Auto] 
    setting, but for some subjects, you should try 
    experimenting with different settings. (This 
    is especially true for sunshade under a clear 
    sky, mixed natural and artifi cial light settings, 
    and so on.)
    Image quality
    “Taking sharper pictures”
      ●Taking pictures with the optical zoom or 
    super-resolution zoom
    Avoid using digital zoom (p. 29) to take pictures.
      ●Taking pictures at a low ISO sensitivity
    If the picture is taken with a high ISO 
    sensitivity, noise (small colored spots and 
    color unevenness that were not in the original 
    image) can occur, and the image can appear 
    grainy. 
    “ISO sensitivity” (p. 24)
    Batteries
    “Making batteries last longer”
      ●Set [Power Save] (p. 41) to [On]
    Playback/Editing tips
    Playback
    “Playing images in the internal memory and card”
      ●Remove the card and display the images in 
    internal memory
    “Inserting and removing the battery and card 
    (commercially available)” (p. 4)
    “Viewing images with high picture quality on a 
    high-defi nition TV”
      ●Connect the camera to the TV using an 
    HDMI cable (sold separately)
    “Playing back images on a TV d [TV Out]” (p. 39)
    Editing
    “Erasing the sound recorded to a still image”
      ●Record over the sound with silence when 
    playing back the image
    “Adding sound to still images q [R]”(p. 33) 
    						
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      List of  settings available in each shooting mode
    For details on , refer to “List of  settings” (p. 59).
    For details on shaded areas, refer to “List of P settings” (p. 61).
    PMQ a P
    p
    Zoom
    RRR–
    RR
    Flash
    R*1 *1
    –
    R–
    Self-timer
    RRRRRR
    Exposure 
    compensationR––
    RR
    White balance
    R––
    RR
    ISO sensitivity
    R––
    R––
    Drive
    R––
    R––
    Image Size
    RR*1
    RR
    Aspect
    RRRRRR
    Compression
    RRRRRR
    AF Mode
    R––––*1
    ESP/n
    R––
    RRR
    Digital Zoom
    R–
    R–––
    Image Stabilizer
    RRRRRR
    AF Illuminat.
    RRR–
    RR
    Pic Orientation
    RRRRRR
    Icon Guide
    RRRRRR
    Date Stamp
    RRRRR–
    Super-Res Zoom
    R–––––
    *1 Some functions cannot be set. 
    						
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      List of   settings
    BFGMCNWRS
    Zoom
    RRRRRRR–
    R
    Flash*1
    ––*1 *1 *1
    –*1
    –
    Self-timer
    RRRRRRRRR
    Exposure 
    compensation–––––––––
    White balance – – – – –––––
    ISO sensitivity – – – – –––––
    Drive
    –––––––––
    Image Size
    RRRRRRRRR
    Aspect
    RRRRRRRRR
    Compression
    RRRRRRRRR
    AF Mode
    RRRRRRR–
    R
    ESP/n
    RRRRRRR–
    R
    Digital Zoom
    RRRRRR––
    R
    Image Stabilizer
    RRRRRRRRR
    AF Illuminat.
    RRRRRRRRR
    Pic Orientation
    RRRRRRRRR
    Icon Guide
    RRRRRRRRR
    Date Stamp
    RRRRRRRRR
    Super-Res Zoom – – – – –––––
    *1 Some functions cannot be set. 
    						
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    XVd
    q
    
    Zoom
    RRRRR
    Flash
    –*1
    –*1
    –
    Self-timerRRRRR
    Exposure 
    compensation–––––
    White balance – – – – –
    ISO sensitivity – – – – –
    Drive – – – – –
    Image Size
    RRRRR
    Aspect
    RRRRR
    Compression
    RRRRR
    AF Mode
    –
    RRR–
    ESP/n
    RRRRR
    Digital Zoom
    RRRRR
    Image Stabilizer
    RRRRR
    AF Illuminat.
    RRRRR
    Pic Orientation
    RRRRR
    Icon Guide
    RRRRR
    Date Stamp
    RRRRR
    Super-Res Zoom – – – – –
    *1 Some functions cannot be set. 
    						
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