Ricoh GR DIGITAL III User's Guide Page 1

Before You BeginBefore using your camera, take a few moments to familiarize your-self with camera controls and displays (pages 1–8). Refer to this se

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.4The Mode DialBefore shooting, press the mode dial lock release (q) and rotate the mode dial to choose a shoot-ing mode (w

94MORE ON PLAYBACK Tip: Selecting RangesTo select one or more ranges consisting of two images and all photographs between them, press the ADJ. lever

95MORE ON PLAYBACKDPOF: Selecting Pictures for PrintingTo request professional prints of the photographs on a memory card, first use this option to cr

96MORE ON PLAYBACKMulti-Frame PlaybackTo select multiple photographs for printing: 1 Select DPOF.Press C/D in multi-frame playback to display the pla

97MORE ON PLAYBACKResize: Creating Small Copies of PhotographsTo create a small copy of the current photograph, select Resize in the playback menu (pa

98MORE ON PLAYBACKSkew CorrectionCreate copies that have been processed to reduce the ef-fects of perspective on rectangular objects, such as mes-sage

99MORE ON PLAYBACK Notes• The copy is the same size as the original. The time needed to create a copy increases with image size:SizeSizeTime (approx.

100MORE ON PLAYBACKLevel CorrectionCreate copies that have been processed to adjust bright-ness and contrast. Correct brightness and contrast auto-ma

101MORE ON PLAYBACKManual: Manual Level CorrectionDisplay the photo to be copied and select Level Com-pensation > Manual in the playback menu to di

102MORE ON PLAYBACK Tips: Choosing the Black Point, White Point, and Mid-Point• Adjusting brightness: To make the image brighter, move the mid-point

103MORE ON PLAYBACKWhite Balance CompensationCreate copies with modified white balance. 1 Display the photo.Display the photo to be copied in playback

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.5The Up-down Dial and ADJ. LeverWhen viewing pictures or navigat-ing the menus, you can use the up-down dial in place of t

104MORE ON PLAYBACKViewing Pictures on TVViewing Pictures on TVTo view pictures on a TV, connect the camera using the supplied A/V cable. 1 Turn the c

105MORE ON PLAYBACK CautionDo not use force or tug the A/V cable when handling the camera with the A/V cable connected. Notes• The camera can be conn

106PRINTING PHOTOGRAPHSPrinting PhotographsThe camera can be connected to a printer via the sup-plied USB cable and photographs printed directly from

107PRINTING PHOTOGRAPHS 3 Connect the camera.Open the terminal cover and plug the cable into the USB cable connector.Press the ADJ. lever in. The cam

108PRINTING PHOTOGRAPHSPrintingPrintingPhotographs can be printed one at a time or multiple photos can be selected for printing. If a memory card is

109PRINTING PHOTOGRAPHS 2 Adjust printer settings.The menu shown at right will be displayed; highlight an item and press $ to view the options availab

110PRINTING PHOTOGRAPHS NoteTo select the highlighted option as the default for the current printer when the camera is connected, press the ADJ. lever

111PRINTING PHOTOGRAPHSPrinting Multiple PhotographsTo print multiple photographs: 1 Press the 9 button.Photographs will be displayed in multi-frame

112THE SETUP MENUThe Setup MenuThe setup menu can be accessed from the shooting and playback menus (pages 54 and 91). 1 Display the menus.Press C/D to

113THE SETUP MENUThe key custom settings tab contains the following op-tions:OptionOptionDefaultDefaultPagePageReg. My Settings — 114Recall My Setting

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.6The Picture DisplayThe following indicators may be displayed during shoot-ing and playback.Shooting (still photography) S

114THE SETUP MENUKey Custom Settings/Setup Menu OptionsKey Custom Settings/Setup Menu OptionsThe options available in the key custom settings and set-

115THE SETUP MENU 2 Select Reg My Settings.Highlight Reg. My Settings in the setup menu key custom settings tab and press $. 3 Save settings.To assign

116THE SETUP MENURecall My SettingsCopy settings from a “box” to MY1, MY2, or MY3. 1 Select a destination.Highlight the destination for the stored set

117THE SETUP MENUEdit My SettingsEdit and rename settings saved with Reg. My Settings. 1 Select settings.To edit the settings assigned to MY1, MY2,

118THE SETUP MENU Tip: Naming My SettingsSelect Name in Step 2 to rename the current combination of settings. The current name is highlighted in th

119THE SETUP MENUADJ Lever SettingAssign up to four frequently-used options to the ADJ. le-ver for quick access in 5, P, A, S, and M modes. At ship-m

120THE SETUP MENU 2 Select an option.Press ! or " to highlight an option and press the ADJ. lever in or press C/D to select. TipKeep the ADJ. lev

121THE SETUP MENUSet Fn ButtonChoose the functions assigned to the Fn (function) buttons: # (Set Fn1 Button) and t (Set Fn2 But-ton).OptionOptionDesc

122THE SETUP MENUOptionOptionDescriptionDescriptionFocus Display focus options (page 59). 2Image Settings Display image setting options (page 66). 2,

123THE SETUP MENUPlayback Mode Dial Options/M Mode Dial OptionsChoose the roles played by the ADJ. lever and up-down dial during playback zoom and in

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.7Playback (photographs) Playback (movies)1234567891510 11 12 13 14171618 19 1 1 File number 2 2 Current frame 3 3 To

124THE SETUP MENUFormat [Card]/Format [Internal Memory]Select Format [Card] to format the memory card before first use, after using it in another devi

125THE SETUP MENUISO Auto-High SettingsChoose the maximum sensitivity selected by the camera when Auto-Hi is selected for ISO Setting in the shooting

126THE SETUP MENUVolume SettingsSelect the volume for the sounds described above under “Operation Sounds.” Choose from (off), (low), (me

127THE SETUP MENUAuto RotateSelect On to automatically display pictures in the correct orientation during playback. CautionMovies, pictures shot with

128THE SETUP MENUGrid Guide Display OptionsChoose the type of framing grid available in shooting mode (page 36).ItemItemDescriptionDescriptionA three-

129THE SETUP MENUFn Button DisplaySelect On to display the options currently assigned to the Fn but-tons when the camera is turned on, when shooting

130THE SETUP MENUInformation Display ModeSelect On to display shooting information in the picture display when the picture display is off (page 36),

131THE SETUP MENUCL-BKT Black & White (TE)Choose the number and type of copies created with color bracketing (page 71). Select On to record three

132THE SETUP MENUColor Space SettingChoose the color space used to record photographs. sRGB is widely used to reproduce digital images but of-fers a

133THE SETUP MENUDigital Zoom ImageIf Normal (the default option) is selected for Digital Zoom Image and an option with a size of 3,648 × 2,736 is se

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.8The Battery Level IndicatorBattery level is shown by the icon at the bottom right corner of the picture display. Cautions

134THE SETUP MENUCard Sequence No.Choose how the camera names image files when saving photographs to a memory card.• On: Files names consist of “R” fo

135THE SETUP MENUDate SettingsSet the camera clock (page 16). NoteIf you leave the battery in the camera for at least two hours, the battery can be re

136COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERCopying Pictures to a ComputerThis section describes how to copy pictures from the camera to your computer. Instruct

137COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERSystem RequirementsBefore using the supplied CD, check that your computer meets the following requirements. See the

138COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERThe Supplied CDInserting the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive displays the dialog shown at right.• Installing the softwa

139COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERInstalling the SoftwareFollow the steps on the next page to install the supplied software. Illustrations are from Wi

140COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 1 Insert the supplied CD.Turn the computer on and in-sert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.• Windows Vista: An Auto

141COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 5 Install the software.The Irodio Photo & Video Studio installer will start (de-pending on your computer, the sp

142COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 1 Insert the supplied CD.Turn the computer on and in-sert the supplied CD in a CD-ROM drive.• Windows Vista: An Auto

143COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERUninstalling the SoftwareFollow the steps below to uninstall DC software or Irodio Photo & Video Studio. Cautions

9FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.9First Steps ...10Taking Photographs...

144COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERCopying Pictures Using DL-10After installing DC software, follow the steps below to copy pictures to your computer. 1

145COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERCopying Pictures Using Windows ExplorerIf DL-10 is not installed, you can copy pictures to the com-puter as described

146COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER SD Card Readers and PC Card AdaptersIf the memory card is inserted in an SD card reader connected to the computer, o

147COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERDisconnecting the CameraBefore disconnecting the camera from the computer, click the “Safe-ly Remove Hardware” or “Un

148COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTERMacintoshMacintoshThe camera can be used with Mac OS 9.0–9.2.2 and Mac OS X versions 10.1.2–10.5.6. CautionThe softwa

149COPYING PICTURES TO A COMPUTER 3 Copy files from the camera to the computer.The camera will appear as a volume on the desktop with pictures stored

150TECHNICAL NOTESTechnical NotesTroubleshootingTroubleshootingError MessagesIf an error message is displayed, take the steps listed be-low.MessageMes

151TECHNICAL NOTESCamera-Related ProblemsPower SupplyProblemProblemCauseCauseSolutionSolutionPagePageThe camera does not turn on.Battery is exhausted

152TECHNICAL NOTESShootingProblemProblemCauseCauseSolutionSolutionPagePageNo picture taken when shutter-release button is pressed.Battery is exhausted

153TECHNICAL NOTESProblemProblemCauseCauseSolutionSolutionPagePageFlash does not fire or will not charge.Flash is not raised.Slide F OPEN switch down

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.10First StepsPrepare the camera for use.Charging the BatteryCharging the BatteryThe rechargeable battery supplied with the

154TECHNICAL NOTESProblemProblemCauseCauseSolutionSolutionPagePageTilt indicator is not displayed.Off or Sound selected for Level Setting.Choose Displ

155TECHNICAL NOTESMiscellaneousProblemProblemCauseCauseSolutionSolutionPagePageCan not insert memory card.Card is not in correct orientation. Insert i

156TECHNICAL NOTESComputer-Related ProblemsFor more information, refer to the Software User Guide, available in pdf format on the supplied CD.Security

157TECHNICAL NOTES 2 Allow the Ricoh application Internet access.In the “Windows Firewall” dia-log, click the Exceptions tab and check whether DL-10 i

158TECHNICAL NOTESSpecificationsSpecificationsEffective pixels Approximately 10 millionImage sensor /˝ CCD (approximately 10.4 million total pixel

159TECHNICAL NOTESStorageSD/SDHC and MultiMedia memory cards; internal memory (approx. 88 MB)File size (approx.)3648 × 2736 2,164 KB/frame (N), 3,738

160TECHNICAL NOTES1 The options available vary with image size.2 A JPEG file is also recorded (the JPEG file may be a fine- or normal-quality file wit

161TECHNICAL NOTESInternal Memory/Memory Card CapacityThe following table lists the approximate number of frames or length of movies that can be store

162TECHNICAL NOTESOptional AccessoriesOptional AccessoriesThe GR DIGITAL III can be used with the following option-al accessories:AC-4c AC adapter DB-

163TECHNICAL NOTESGC-3 soft case GC-4 soft case (can be used with GV-2)GS-1 or ST-2 neck strap Notes• Before using optional accessories, read the manu

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.11Compatible BatteriesThe camera can be used with a DB-65 rechargeable Li-ion battery (supplied; DB-60 rechargeable batter

164TECHNICAL NOTESCamera System and AccessoriesGF-1 flash unitAttach to hot shoeGC-3/GC-4 soft caseGS-1/ST-2 neck strapGV-1/GV-2 external viewfinderCA

165TECHNICAL NOTESUsing an Optional AC AdapterAn optional AC adapter is recommended for extended use or when the camera is connected to a computer. B

166TECHNICAL NOTES Cautions• Disconnect the AC adapter and unplug it from the power outlet when not in use.• Data may become corrupted if the AC ada

167TECHNICAL NOTESThe GF-1 Flash UnitAn optional GF-1 flash unit can be connected to the cam-era hot shoe. 1 Close the flash cover (page 25). 2 Attach

168TECHNICAL NOTESOther Flash UnitsUse only flash units with one signal terminal, which must be an X-contact with a positive voltage of no more than 2

169TECHNICAL NOTESUsing the Camera AbroadUsing the Camera AbroadUsing the AC-4c AC Adapter and BJ-6 Battery ChargerThese products are for use with cur

170TECHNICAL NOTES• The flash may overheat if fired many times in succession. Do not use the flash more than necessary. Do not use the flash in clo

171TECHNICAL NOTESCamera Care and StorageCamera Care and StorageCaring for the Camera• Photographs can be affected by fingerprints and other foreign m

172TECHNICAL NOTESWarranty and ServicingWarranty and Servicing1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned i

173TECHNICAL NOTESNOTICESNOTICESUSA FCC Part 15 Class BThe equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digi-tal device

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.12Inserting the BatteryInserting the BatteryBe sure the camera is off before inserting or removing batteries. 1 Open the b

174IndexSymbolsSymbols5 (auto) mode ...4, 17–21D (delete) button ...3, 33–35O (DISP.) button ...

175DL-10, system requirements for ... 137DL-10, unblocking ...156–157DL-10, uninstalling ... 143DNG ...

176Manual Flash Amount ... 73Manual focus ...59, 60Memory card ...13–14, 97, 124, 134, 146, 1

177Skew ...51, 98–99Skew correct mode ...51Skew Correction ...

Telephone Support Numbers in EuropeTelephone Support Numbers in EuropeUK (from within the UK)(from outside of the UK)02073 656 580+44 2073 656 580Deut

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FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.13Inserting Memory CardsInserting Memory CardsPictures can be stored in the camera’s 88 MB internal memory, or optional SD

iiPackage ContentsPackage ContentsBefore using your Ricoh digital camera, confirm that the package contains the items listed below.GR DIGITAL IIIThe s

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.14 Cautions• Pictures will not be recorded to internal memory when a memo-ry card is inserted, even if the memory card is

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.15To turn the camera off, press the POWER button again. The number of pictures taken so far that day will be displayed be

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.16Basic SetupBasic SetupA language-selection dialog is displayed the first time the camera is turned on. Follow the steps

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.17Taking PhotographsAfter setting up the camera as de-scribed in “First Steps” (pages 10–16), you are ready to take your f

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.18Taking a PhotographTaking a Photograph 1 Focus.Frame your subject in the center of the picture dis-play and press the sh

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.19 Tip: The Shutter-Release ButtonThe camera has a two-stage shutter-release button. To focus, lightly press the shutter

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.20 Tip: Avoiding Blurred PicturesTo prevent blurring caused by the camera moving when the shut-ter is released (“camera s

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.21Focus LockUse focus lock to compose photographs in which the subject is not in the center of the frame. Focus lock can

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.22Digital ZoomDigital ZoomWhen Digital Zoom is selected for Zoom Button (page 122), the 8 button can be used to zoom in to

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.23Close-ups (Macro Mode)Close-ups (Macro Mode)Use macro mode for close-ups of small objects as close as 1.0 cm (0.4 in.) t

iiiNoticesNotices• Safety precautionsSafety precautions: Read all safety precautions thoroughly to ensure safe use.• Test shotsTest shots: Take test s

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.24Flash PhotographyFlash PhotographyThe flash only fires when raised. Slide the F OPEN switch to raise the flash and pres

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.25 2 Select a flash mode.Press the F button to select a flash mode. The flash mode icon is briefly displayed in the cente

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.26The Self-TimerThe Self-TimerThe camera offers a ten-second timer for self-portraits and a two-second timer to prevent bl

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.27The Tilt IndicatorThe Tilt IndicatorUse the tilt indicator to level the camera when photo-graphing buildings or landscap

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.28Understanding the Tilt IndicatorGreenOrangeCamera level Tilt camera left to levelRedUnable to measure tilt; camera rotat

29FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.Viewing and Deleting PhotographsPictures can be viewed in the picture display.Viewing PhotographsViewing PhotographsPres

30FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS. Caution: RAW ImagesThe camera records JPEG copies of RAW images for display in the picture display. When a RAW image i

31FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.Viewing Multiple PhotographsUse the 9 and 8 buttons to choose the number of photos dis-played from one, 20, and 81. Mul

32FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.Playback ZoomPress the 8 button or rotate the up-down dial to zoom in on the photo currently displayed full frame. To z

33FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.Deleting PhotographsDeleting PhotographsFollow the steps below to delete unwanted photos.Deleting Individual Photographs

ivProduct ManualsProduct ManualsThe following manuals are provided with the GR DIGITAL III:Before You BeginBefore using your camera, take a few moment

34FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.Deleting Multiple FilesFollow the steps below to delete multiple selected files. 1 Press the D button.In multi-frame pla

35FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS. Tip: Selecting RangesTo select one or more ranges consisting of two images and all photographs between them, press the

36FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.The The OO (DISP.) Button (DISP.) ButtonUse the O (DISP.) button to choose the information dis-played in the picture dis

37FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.Playback ModePress the O (DISP.) button to cycle through the following displays:Indicators displayedDetails + histogramN

38FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS. Tip: The HistogramThe histogram is a graph showing the distribution of pixels of dif-ferent brightness in the image.

39More on Photography ...40Movies ...87More on Playback .

40MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYMore on PhotographyThis section provides information on P, A, S, M, 4, and “MY” modes and on using shooting menu options.Mode P:

41MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY NoteShutter speed and aperture can be adjusted for ten seconds after you remove your finger from the shutter-release but-ton. 4

42MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYMode A: Aperture PriorityMode A: Aperture PriorityIn mode A (aperture priority), you choose the aperture and the camera selects t

43MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYMode S: Shutter PriorityMode S: Shutter PriorityIn mode S (shutter priority), you choose the shutter speed and the camera selects

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44MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYMode M: Manual ExposureMode M: Manual ExposureIn mode M (manual exposure), you use the up-down dial to choose aperture and the AD

45MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY Notes• If Auto or Auto-Hi is selected for ISO Setting (page 84), ISO will be fixed at 100 while the camera is in manual exposure

46MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY44 Mode: Matching Settings to the Scene Mode: Matching Settings to the SceneSelect 4 mode to shoot mov-ies or to choose from one

47MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Press C/D.A menu of scene mode op-tions will be displayed. 3 Select an option.Press ! or " to highlight an option and pr

48MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY4 Mode: Dynamic Range Double ShotEach time the shutter-release but-ton is pressed, the camera takes two shots at different exposu

49MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY 2 Focus.Press the shutter-release but-ton halfway to set focus, ex-posure, and white balance. 3 Shoot.Gently press the shutter-r

50MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYFollow the steps below to adjust these options in dynam-ic range double shot mode. 1 Display the shooting menu.Press C/D to disp

51MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY4 Mode: Skew CorrectTo take pictures in skew correct mode, frame the subject so that it occupies as much of the frame as possible

52MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY4 Mode: TextTo take pictures in text mode: 1 Adjust contrast.Press the ADJ. lever in to dis-play the menu shown at right. Press

53MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY“MY” Modes: Using Custom Settings“MY” Modes: Using Custom SettingsTo take photos using settings saved with the Reg. My Settings &

viReference 3Reference 399Read this section for more information on camera functions.More on Photography ...

54MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYThe Shooting MenuThe Shooting MenuUse the !, ", #, $, and C/D buttons to navigate the menus. 1 Display the shooting menu.In

55MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYThe items available in the shooting menu vary with the shooting mode.5, P, A, S, M, MY1, MY2 and MY3 ModesOptionOptionDefaultDefa

56MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY4 Mode: Dynamic Range Double ShotOptionOptionDefaultDefaultPagePagePicture Quality/Size N3648 (10M) 57Focus Multi AF 59Snap Focus

57MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYPicture Quality and SizePicture quality (RAW, fine, and normal) and size (dimen-sions in pixels) determine the number of photogra

58MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY Tip: Picture QualityThe camera supports the following picture qualities:• Normal: JPEG compression is used to reduce file size

59MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYFocusChoose how the camera focuses. By default, the camera uses autofocus; other options are listed below.OptionOptionDescriptio

60MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYFocus: MF (Manual Focus)Manual focus can be used to lock focus over a series of photographs or to focus when the camera is unable

61MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYChoosing the Focus and Metering TargetTarget selection can be used to set focus and exposure for off-center subjects without movi

62MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY 3 Take the picture.Press the shutter-release button halfway to set focus and/or exposure for the selected subject and then gentl

63MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY Macro Target SelectionIf Macro Target is assigned to the Fn1 or Fn2 button (pages 121–122), you can select macro mode by pressi

1FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.1Before You BeginRead this section before using your camera for the first time.Introduction ...

64MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYSnap Focus DistanceSelect the distance at which the camera focuses when Snap is selected for Focus (page 59) or Full Press Snap i

65MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYPre-AFIf On is selected when Multi AF or Spot AF is selected for Focus (page 59), the camera will continue to focus even when the

66MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYImage SettingsControl contrast, sharpness, and vividness (color depth) or take monochrome photographs.OptionOptionDescriptionDesc

67MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY• B&W (TE): Adjust vividness, contrast, and sharpness as described above. To choose a tint, highlight Toning Ef-fect and pre

68MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYContinuous ModeShoot photographs one at a time or in continuous se-quence. The following options are available:• Off: One photo

69MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYAt settings other than Off, the cur-rent selection is shown by an icon in the picture display. CautionDigital zoom is available a

70MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYAuto BracketVary exposure, white balance, or color to record two or three images “bracketing” current settings.OptionOptionDescri

71MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYCL-BKT: Color BracketingThe number and type of photographs recorded when CL-BKT is selected for Auto Bracket depends on the optio

72MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYFlash Exposure CompensationAdjust flash level by –2.0 to +2.0 in steps of / EV Selecting Flash Exposure Compensation in the s

73MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYManual Flash AmountChoose amount of light produced by the flash in manual flash mode (page 24). Flash output is expressed as a f

FIRST-TIME USER? READ THIS.2IntroductionThis manual describes how to take pictures and play them back. To ensure that you get the most from your cam

74MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYNoise ReductionChoose Weak or Strong to reduce “noise” (random varia-tions in brightness and color) in photographs taken at high

75MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYInterval ShootingTo take photos automatically at intervals of from five sec-onds to one hour, select Interval Shooting in the sho

76MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY Notes• Use a fully-charged battery or optional AC adapter and be sure that sufficient space remains in internal memory or on the

77MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYExposure CompensationThe camera automatically adjusts exposure for the sub-ject in the center of the frame, producing optimal exp

78MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYThe ADJ. LeverIf exposure compensation is assigned to the ADJ. lever (page 119), exposure compensation can be adjusted as describ

79MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYWhite BalanceAt the default setting of Multi-P AUTO, the camera au-tomatically adjusts white balance so that a white sub-ject wil

80MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYWhite balance can be selected in the shooting menu (page 79) or assigned to the ADJ. lever (page 119) and ad-justed as described

81MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYDetail: Making Fine Adjustments to White BalanceTo make fine adjustments to white balance: 1 Select Detail.Highlight Detail in

82MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYWhite Balance CompensationCompensate for color casts by modifying white balance on the green-magenta or blue-amber axis. The mod

83MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY Notes• White balance compensation can be assigned to the ADJ. lever (page 119). To reset, highlight Reset and press C/D.• Whit

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84MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYISO SettingAdjust the camera’s sensitivity to light. Higher values can be used for faster shutter speeds when the subject is poo

85MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHY Notes• “Noise” (random variations in brightness and color) may appear in photographs taken at high sensitivities.• The sensiti

86MORE ON PHOTOGRAPHYSwitch Shooting ModeWhen the mode dial is rotated to a “MY” mode (page 53), you can use this option to switch between 5, P, A, S,

MOVIES87MoviesThis section describes how to record and view movies.33 Recording Movies Recording MoviesShoot movies with sound. Movies are stored as

MOVIES88 Cautions• Sounds made by the camera may be recorded with the movie.• Movies may be up to 90 minutes in length or 4 GB in size. De-pending o

MOVIES89Choosing the Frame Size and Frame RateMovies consist of a series of images (frames) that are played at high speed to create the illusion of mo

MOVIES9033 Viewing Movies Viewing MoviesFollow the steps below to view movies. 1 Press 6.Press the 6 button to display pictures in the picture display

91MORE ON PLAYBACKMore on PlaybackThis section details the options in the playback menu and describes how to view pictures on a TV.The Playback MenuTh

92MORE ON PLAYBACKSlide ShowSelecting this option starts an automated slide show. Pic-tures are displayed at three second intervals in the order reco

93MORE ON PLAYBACKChanging the Protect Status of Multiple FilesFollow the steps below to change the protect status of multiple selected files. 1 Selec