Proxima ASA MVC-CD1000 User manual

Brand: Proxima ASA

Model: MVC-CD1000

Type: User manual

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Digital Still Camera

Operating Instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this manual thoroughly, and retain it

for future reference.

Owner’s Record

The model and serial numbers are located on the bottom. Record the serial

number in the space provided below. Refer to these numbers whenever you

call upon your Sony dealer regarding this product.

Model No. MVC-CD1000

Serial No. ________________________

MVC-CD1000

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To prevent fire or shock hazard, do

not expose the unit to rain or

moisture.

CAUTION

The use of optical instruments with this

product will increase eye hazard. As the

laser beam used in this camera is harmful to

eyes, do not attempt to disassemble the

cabinet.

Refer servicing to qualified personnel only.

If you have any questions about this

product, you may call: Sony Customer

Information Services Center 1-800-

222-SONY (7669) or write to: Sony

Customer Information Services Center

12451 Gateway Boulevard Ft. Myers,

Florida 33913

CAUTION

You are cautioned that any changes or

modifications not expressly approved

in this manual could void your

authority to operate this equipment.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to

comply with the limits for a Class B digital

device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC

Rules. These limits are designed to provide

reasonable protection against harmful

interference in a residentialinstallation.This

equipment generates, uses, and can radiate

radio 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 that interference will not occur

in a particular installation. If this equipment

does cause harmful interference to radio or

television reception, which can be

determined by turning the equipment offand

on, the user is encouraged to try to correct

the interference by one or more of the

following measures:

WARNING

For the Customers in the

U.S.A.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of uninsulated “dangerous

voltage” within the

product’s enclosure that

may be of sufficient

magnitude to constitute a

risk of electric shock to

persons.

This symbol is intended to

alert the user to the presence

of important operating and

maintenance (servicing)

instructions in the literature

accompanying the

appliance.

Declaration of Conformity

Trade name: SONY

Model No.: MVC-CD1000

Responsible Party:Sony Electronics Inc.

Address: 1 Sony Drive, Park

Ridge, NJ 07656 USA

Telephone No.: 201-930-6972

This device complies with Part 15 of the

FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the

following two conditions: (1) This device

may not cause harmful interference, and

(2) this device must accept any

interference received, including

interference that may cause undesired

operation.

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—Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

—Increase the separation between the

equipment and receiver.

—Connect the equipment into an outlet on

a circuit different from that to which the

receiver is connected.

—Consult the dealer or an experienced

radio/TV technician for help.

The shielded interface cable recommended

in this manual must be used with this

equipment in order to comply with the limits

for a digital device pursuant to Subpart B of

Part 15 of FCC Rules.

DISPOSAL OF LITHIUM ION

BATTERY.

LITHIUM ION BATTERY.

DISPOSE OF PROPERLY.

You can return your unwanted lithium ion

batteries to your nearest Sony Service

Center or Factory Service Center.

Note:

In some areas the disposal of lithium ion

batteries in household or business trash may

be prohibited.

For the Sony Service Center nearest you call

1-800-222-SONY (United States only)

For the Sony Factory Service Center nearest

you call 416-499-SONY (Canada only)

Caution:

Do not handle damaged or leaking lithium

ion battery.

CAUTION

TO PREVENT ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO

NOT USE THIS POLARIZED AC PLUG

WITH AN EXTENSION CORD,

RECEPTACLE OR OTHER OUTLET

UNLESS THE BLADES CAN BE FULLY

INSERTED TO PREVENT BLADE

EXPOSURE.

A moulded plug complying with BS 1363 is

fitted to this equipment for your safety and

convenience.

Should the fuse in the plug supplied need to

be replaced, a 5 AMP fuse approved by

ASTA or BSI to BS 1362, (i.e. marked with

or mark) must be used.

If the plug supplied with this equipment has

a detachable fuse cover, be sure to attach the

fuse cover after you change the fuse. Never

use the plug without the fuse cover. If you

should lose the fuse cover, please contact

your nearest Sony service station.

Directive:EMC Directive 89/336/EEC.92/

31/EEC

This equipment complies with the EMC

regulations when used under the following

circumstances:

• Residential area

• Business district

• Light-industry district

(This equipment complies with the EMC

standard regulations EN55022 Class B.)

Attention

The electromagnetic fields at the specific

frequencies may influence the picture and

sound of this camera.

For the Customers in the

U.S.A. and Canada

For the Customers in Canada

For the Customers in the

United Kingdom

For the Customers in

Germany

For the Customers in Europe

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Operating instructions

Before operating the unit, please read this

manual thoroughly, and retain it for future

reference.

Before you start reading this manual and

operating the unit, check the model number.

As you read through this manual, buttons

and settings on the camera are shown in

capital letters.

e.g. Press DISPLAY.

This digital still camera uses 8 cm CD-Rs as

recording media. “CD-R” mentioned above

is indicated as “disc” in this manual.

∗ The Mavica disc is an 8 cm CD-R with the

Mavica logo.

Trial recording

Beforeyourecord one-time events,you may

want to make a trial recording to make sure

that the camera is working correctly.

Note on image data compatibility

This camera conforms with the Design

Rules for Camera File Systems universal

standard established by the JEIDA (Japan

Electronic Industries Development

Association).

No compensation for contents of

the recording

Contents of the recording cannot be

compensated for if recording or playback is

not possible due to a malfunction of your

camera, etc.

Precaution on copyright

Television programs, films, video tapes, and

other materials may be copyrighted.

Unauthorized recording of such materials

maybecontrarytotheprovisionofthe

Do not shake or strike the camera

In addition to malfunctions and inability to

record images, this may render the discs

unusable or image data breakdown, damage

or loss may occur.

LCD screen, viewfinder, and lens

• The LCD screen and viewfinder are

manufactured using high-precision

technology. However, there may be some

tiny black points and/or bright points (red,

blue or green in color) that constantly

appear on the LCD screen or on the

viewfinder. These points are normal in the

manufacturing process and do not affect

the recording in any way. Over 99.99% of

the pixels are operational for effective use.

• Be careful when placing the camera near a

window or outdoors. Exposing the LCD

screen, viewfinder, or lens to direct

sunlight for long periods may cause

malfunctions.

Do not get the camera wet

When taking pictures outdoors in the rain or

under similar conditions, be careful not to

get the camera wet. If moisture

condensation occurs, refer to page 64 and

follow the instructions on how to remove it

before using the camera.

Back up recommendation

To avoid the potential risk of data loss,

always copy (back up) data to a disc.

Be sure to read the following

before using your camera

• We recommend that you

use this camera with

Mavica discs*.

• While the image is being

recorded on the disc, the

ACCESS lamp lights up

(red). When this lamp is

lit, do not shake or strike

the camera.

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Table of contents

Identifying the parts .........................6

Preparing the power supply .............8

Setting the date and time ...............12

Inserting a disc ...............................14

B Recording

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE) ...16

Recording still images ...................18

Recording moving images .............24

B Playback

Playing back still images ...............25

Playing back moving images .........26

Viewing images using a personal

computer .................................28

Image file storage destinations and

image file names .....................39

How to use the PLAY/STILL/

MOVIE selector ......................40

How to use the control button .......40

How to change the menu settings ..42

B Various recording

Settingtheimagesize(IMAGESIZE)

..................................................47

Recording still images for e-mail

(E-MAIL) ................................48

Adding audio files to still images

(VOICE) .................................48

Recording text documents (TEXT) 49

Recording uncompressed images

(TIFF) ......................................49

Recording images in macro ...........50

Focusing manually ........................50

Using the PROGRAM AE function

..................................................51

Using the Spot light–metering

function ...................................52

Adjusting the exposure

(EXPOSURE) .........................53

Adjusting the white balance

(WHITE BALANCE) .............53

Recording the date and time on the

still image (DATE/TIME) .......54

Enjoying picture effects

(PICTURE EFFECT) .............55

B Various playback

Playing back six images at once

(INDEX) ..................................56

Enlarging a part of the still image

(Zoom and trimming) .............57

Rotating a still image (ROTATE) .58

Playingbackthestillimagesinorder

(SLIDE SHOW) ......................58

ViewingimagesonaTVscreen....59

B Editing

Preventing accidental erasure

(PROTECT) ............................60

Deleting images (DELETE) ..........61

Changingtherecordedstillimagesize

(RESIZE) ...............................62

Selecting still images to print

(PRINT MARK) .....................62

Precautions ....................................64

On discs .........................................66

Using your camera abroad .............67

Troubleshooting .............................68

Warning and notice messages .......72

Self-diagnosis display ....................73

Specifications ................................74

LCD screen/viewfinder indicators .75

Index ..............................................77

Getting started

Basic operations

Advanced operations

Before performing

advanced operations

Additional information

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Identifying the parts

See the pages in parentheses for details of operation.

A Flash (22)

B Built-in microphone

Do not touch while recording.

C Self-timer lamp/Recording

lamp (22, 24)

D Shutter button (18, 24)

E Zoom lever (20)

F Photocell window for flash

Do not block while recording.

G Focus ring (50)

H Lens

I DIGITAL I/O jack (34)

J PROGRAM AE button (51)

K WHITE BALANCE button (53)

L Accessory shoe

M OPEN (FLASH) button (22)

N (One-push white balance)

button (53)

O (External flash) jack

P Disc cover OPEN lever (15)

Q Lens cap (supplied)

R STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch

(21)

S FOCUS AUTO/MANUAL switch

(50)

T A/V OUT (MONO) jack (59)

Audio output is monaural.

U PROGRAM AE +/– buttons (51)

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A (Macro) button (50)

B (Flash) button (22)

C Viewfinder (19)

D Speaker

E DISPLAY button (21)

F Disc window

G Viewfinder adjustment lever

(19)

H VOLUME+/– buttons (27)

I LCD screen

J Hooks for strap

K SPOT METER button (52)

L Control button (40)

M ACCESS lamp (18)

Do not shake or strike the camera

while the ACCESS lamp is lit.

N PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector

(40)

O DC IN jack (9, 11)

P POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

(9)

Q POWER switch (12)

R LCD (ON/OFF) button (19)

S Battery cover/PUSH button

(bottom surface) (8)

T Tripod receptacle (bottom

surface)

Useatripodwithascrewlengthof

less than 7/32 inch (6.5 mm). You

will be unable to firmly secure the

camera to tripods having longer

screws, and may damage the

camera.

Attaching the

shoulder strap

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Preparing the power supply

Installing the battery pack

Your camera operates only with the NP-F550 (supplied) “InfoLITHIUM” battery

pack* (L series).

To remove the battery pack

Open the battery cover. Slide the battery eject lever rightward, and remove

the battery pack.

Be careful not to drop the battery pack when removing it.

What is “InfoLITHIUM”?

“InfoLITHIUM” is a lithium ion battery pack which can exchange information such as battery

consumption with compatible video equipment. “InfoLITHIUM” L series battery packs have the

mark. “InfoLITHIUM” is a trademark of Sony Corporation.

Open the battery cover.

Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow while pressing the PUSH

button.

Install the battery pack.

Insert the battery pack with the v mark facing toward the battery compartment

as illustrated.

Close the battery cover.

1 2 3

Battery eject lever

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Charging the battery pack

When the camera is turned on, you cannot charge the battery pack. Be sure to turn off

the power of the camera.

Battery remaining indicator

The LCD screen or viewfinder on the camera shows the remaining time for which

you can still record or play back images.

This indication may not be entirely accurate depending on the conditions of use and

the operating environment.

Insert the battery pack into your camera.

Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to the

DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.

Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp (amber) above the control button lights up

when charging begins. When the POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp goes off,

normal charge is completed. For full charge, which allows you to use the

battery longer than usual, leave the battery pack inserted for about one hour

after normal charge is completed.

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

AC power adaptor

Power cord

(mains lead)

Battery pack

toawalloutlet

(mains)

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Auto power-off function

If you do not operate the camera for about three minutes during recording, the camera

turns off automatically to prevent wearing down the battery pack. To use the camera

again,slidethePOWERswitchdownwardtoturnonthecameraagain.

Approximate time to charge a completely discharged battery pack using the AC-L10A/

L10B/L10C AC power adaptor. (Lower temperatures require a longer charging time.)

STILL mode recording/playback

Approximate battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back

with a fully charged battery pack at a temperature of 77 °F(25°C), 640×480 image

size and in NORMAL recording mode. Numbers in parentheses indicate the time

when you use a normally charged battery pack.

∗ Recording at about 5-second intervals

∗∗Playing back single images continuously at about 7-second intervals

MOVIE mode recording

Approximate time that can be recorded with a fully charged battery pack at a

temperature of 77 °F(25°C) and 160×112 image size. Numbers in parentheses

indicate the time when you use a normally charged battery pack.

Notes

• The battery life and number of images will be decreased when using at low temperature, using

the flash, turning the power on/off frequently, or using the zoom.

• The number of images shown on tables above is as a guide. The number may be smaller

depending on conditions.

• If sufficient battery remaining time is indicated but the battery power runs out, fully charge the

battery using the full charge procedure.

Charging time

Battery pack Full charge (min.) Normal charge (min.)

NP-F550 (supplied) Approx. 210 Approx. 150

Battery life and number of images that can be recorded/played back

Battery pack Battery life (min.) Number of images

Continuous

recording*

NP-F550 (supplied) Approx. 100

(90)

Approx. 1100

(1000)

Continuous

playback**

NP-F550 (supplied) Approx. 120

(110)

Approx. 1000

(900)

Battery pack Battery life (min.)

Continuous

recording

NP-F550 (supplied) Approx. 120 (110)

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• Do not short the DC plug of the AC power adaptor with a metallic object, as this may cause

malfunction.

• Do not expose the battery pack to water.

Using the AC power adaptor

Using a car battery

Use Sony DC adaptor/charger.

Open the DC IN cover and connect the DC connecting plug to the

DC IN jack of your camera with the v mark facing up.

Connect the power cord (mains lead) to the AC power adaptor and

then to a wall outlet (mains).

AC-L10A/L10B/L10C

AC power adaptor

Power cord

(mains lead)

to a wall outlet

(mains)

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Setting the date and time

When you first use your camera, set the date and time. If these are not set, the

CLOCK SET screen appears whenever you turn on your camera for recording.

Slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power.

The POWER ON/OFF (CHG) (green) lamp lights up.

Press v on the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the

viewfinder.

Select [SETUP] with B

B on the control button,

then press the center x.

Select [CLOCK SET] with v/V on the control button, then press the

center x.

Control button

POWER ON/OFF (CHG) lamp

SELECT OK

MENU BAR OFF

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

LCD BRIGHT

BEEP

CLOCK SET

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE

SELECT CLOSE

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

2000JAN / / : 1 12 00AM

LCD BRIGHT

BEEP

CLOCK SET

VIDEO OUT

/LANGUAGE

SELECT OK

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

12:00:00A

12000

SELECT/ADJUST

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To cancel the date and time setting

Select [CANCEL] with v/V/b/B on the control button, then press the center x.

Select the desired date display format with

v/V on the control button, then press the

center x.

Select from [Y/M/D] (year/month/day), [M/D/Y]

(month/day/year), or [D/M/Y] (day/month/year).

Select the year, month, day, hour or minute

item you want to set with b/B on the control

button.

The item to be set is indicated with v/V.

Set the numeric value with v/V on the

control button, then press the center x to

enter it.

After entering the number, v/V moves to the next

item. If you selected [D/M/Y] in step 5,setthe

time on a 24-hour cycle.

Select [ENTER] with B on the control button,

then press the center x at the desired

moment to begin clock movement.

The date and time are entered.

2000 : 1 1 12 00AM//

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT/ADJUST

2000 :/ / 1 1 12 00AM

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT/ADJUST

2000/ :/ 1 7 12 00AM

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT/ADJUST

2000/ :/ 4 7 10 30PM

D/M/Y

ENTER

CANCEL

M/D/Y

Y/M/D

CLOCK SET

SELECT

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Inserting a disc

You can use only the 8 cm CD-Rs that have this mark.

Whileslidingthelocktabtotheleft,slidedownthedisccover

OPEN lever.

Open the disc cover by your hand after the cover is unlocked.

Place a disc with the blue side down.

Push down the center of the disc until it clicks. When installing, do not push

with too much force and do not touch the pickup lens.

Close the disc cover.

1 2

Disc cover OPEN

lever

Lock tab

Push here

Disc

Pickup lens

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While sliding the lock tab to the left, slide down the disc cover OPEN lever, and open

the disc cover after the cover is unlocked. Then, remove the disc as illustrated below.

Notes

• Before removing the disc, be sure to check that the disc is not rotating.

• Do not open the disc cover while the ACCESS lamp is lit. Otherwise, the recorded image may

be damaged or the disc may become unusable.

Removing the disc

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Basic operations

B Recording

Initializing a disc (INITIALIZE)

When you use a new disc, you have to initialize the disc. Slide the POWER switch

downward to turn on the power before initializing a disc.

Press v on the control button.

The menu bar appears on the LCD screen or on the

viewfinder.

Select [FILE] with B on the control button,

then press the center x.

Select [DISC TOOL] with v on the control

button, then press the center x.

–

Control button

SELECT OK

MENU BAR OFF

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

PRINT MARK

R OTAT E

DISC TOOL

SELECT CLOSE

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

PRINT MARK

R OTAT E

DISC TOOL CANCEL

FINALIZE

INITIALIZE

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

CANCEL

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To cancel the initialization

Select [CANCEL] with V on the control button, then press the center x.

What is initialization?

The initialization is required to record images on a disc.

Incasethatyouhaveexecutedthefinalization(page29)toviewimagesonaCD-

ROM drive, you can record images on the disc if you execute the initialization again.

Images previously recorded will remain on the disc.

Select [INITIALIZE] with v on the control

button, then press the center x.

Select [OK] with v on the control button,

then press the center x.

“PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE” appears on the

LCD screen or on the viewfinder. Be sure to avoid

any vibration during the initialization in step 6.

Select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center x.

Initialization starts.

PROTECT

SLIDE SHOW

PRINT MARK

R OTAT E

DISC TOOL CANCEL

INITIALIZE?

DELETE

INDEX FILE SETUPTOOL

SELECT OK

CANCEL

SELECT OK

READY?

INITIALIZE

PLACE ON LEVEL SURFACE

CANCEL

INITIALIZEINITIALIZE

AVOID ANY VIBRATION

INITIALIZE IN PROGRESSREADY TO INITIALIZE

INITIALIZE

INITIALIZE COMPLETE

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Recording still images

To record still images, slide the POWER switch downward to turn on the power and

insert a disc.

∗ The exposure and focus are automatically adjusted. The focus is not automatically adjusted

when the camera is in manual focus mode.

For the number of images you can record on a disc

Seepage47.

Set the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector to STILL.

Press and hold the shutter button

halfway down and check the image.

While the AE lock indicator z (green) is

flashing, the image is frozen, however, the

image is not yet recorded. When the camera

finishes the automatic adjustments*, the AE

lock indicator z lights up and the camera is

ready for recording.

To cancel the recording, release the shutter

button.

Press the shutter button fully down.

The shutter clicks and the image is recorded on the disc. After “RECORDING”

goes off, you can do another recording.

2, 3

ACCESS lamp

AE lock indicator

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Notes

• You can delete images recorded on a disc, however, even if you delete images, the disc

remaining space does not increase.

• When recording bright subjects, the color of the LCD screen or the viewfinder may change

after the AE is locked, however, this will not affect the recorded image.

• After you change the disc, it may take about ten seconds to get ready for recording.

Adjust the viewfinder adjustment lever until the image appears clearly within the

viewfinder, then record the image.

Note

The viewfinder display is automatically turned off when your face is not near the viewfinder.

Press LCD (ON/OFF) to turn off the LCD screen. The battery life will be longer.

Notes

• You cannot turn off the LCD screen when the demonstration is being executed (page 46).

• When both the LCD screen and viewfinder displays are turned off, only the following will

operate: LCD (ON/OFF) button, POWER switch, the PLAY/STILL/MOVIE selector, FOCUS

AUTO/MANUAL switch, STEADY SHOT ON/OFF switch, focus ring, and shutter button.

While the image is being recorded on a disc, the ACCESS

lamp lights. When this lamp is lit, do not shake or strike

the camera. Also, do not turn the power off, not remove

the battery pack/disc, or not open the disc cover.

Otherwise, an image data breakdown may occur or the

disc may become unusable.

Recording images with the viewfinder

To turn off the LCD screen

Viewfinder adjustment

lever

LCD (ON/OFF)

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Adjust the brightness with the [LCD BRIGHT] item in the menu settings (page 46).

This adjustment does not affect the brightness of the images recorded on the disc.

Clear the menu bar (page 41), and press b on the control button. To return to the

normal recording mode, press lightly on the shutter button or select [RETURN] with

b/B on the control button and then press the center x. To delete the image, select

[DELETE] on the review screen with b/B on the control button, then press the center

x. And select [OK] with v on the control button, then press the center x.However,

even if you delete images, the disc remaining space does not increase.

If you cannot get a sharp focus on a close subject

Slide the zoom lever to the W side and move closer to the subject until the focus is

sharp.

Minimum focal distance to the subject

W side: About 9 7/8 inches (25 cm) or more

T side: About 31 1/2 inches (80 cm) or more

To record even closer subjects, see page 50.

Digital zoom function

This camera has a digital zoom function.

Digital zoom enlarges the image by digital processing, and it starts to function when

the zoom exceeds 10×.

Adjusting the brightness of the LCD screen

Checking the last recorded image (Review)

Using the zoom feature

Wside:forwide-

angle (subject

appears farther

away)

Tside:for

telephoto (subject

appears closer)

Zoom lever

The T-side of the bar shows the

digital zooming zone.

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