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CONTENTS
IMPORTANT NOTICE
PRECAUTIONS
PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING THE BATTERIES
CONTENTS
To the User
Preparations
Check Your Accessories .........................................................2
Names and Functions of Parts...............................................4
Attaching the Strap...............................................................10
How to Use the Lens Cap Holder ........................................11
Charge Batteries with Charger.............................................12
Loading Batteries (Main Batteries).......................................13
Using the AC Adaptor (Option).............................................15
Taking Pictures
Loading SmartMedia/CompactFlash Memory Cards...........18
Turning the Power ON..........................................................21
Taking Pictures.....................................................................25
Camedia C-2500L Shooting Modes.....................................27
Mode Selection.....................................................................28
Selecting SmartMedia/ CompactFlash Memory Card..........29
Taking Pictures in the P Mode..............................................30
Using the Zoom Lever..........................................................36
Using the Zoom Effectively...................................................37
Flash Photography ...............................................................38
Using the Self-Timer/Remote Control ..................................44
Viewing Images....................................................................49
Viewing Images as an Index ................................................50
Image Magnification (Digital Zoom)......................................51
Write-Protecting Images.......................................................53
Erasing Images.....................................................................54
Turning the Power Off...........................................................56
Other Ways to Use Your Camera
Macro Mode..........................................................................58
Super Macro.........................................................................59
Infinity Mode.........................................................................60
Manual Focusing..................................................................61
Setting Metering Mode.........................................................62
Exposure Compensation......................................................64
Setting Aperture ...................................................................65
Setting Shutter Speed..........................................................67
Manual Exposure..................................................................69
Types of Menus ....................................................................70
Using The Jog Dial...............................................................72
Setting Menus.......................................................................75
Setting Resolution ................................................................77
Setting ISO Ratings..............................................................80
Setting Sharpness................................................................81
Sequence Mode ...................................................................82
Taking Pictures Using Exclusive Extension Flash (Model No.
FL-40)...................................................................................84
Setting Flash Control............................................................93
Quick Focus..........................................................................94
Setting White Balance ..........................................................97
Flash Synchronization Effect..............................................102
Reset Settings of Shooting Modes.....................................104
Viewing Photo Information..................................................105
Slide Shows........................................................................107
Copying Images..................................................................108
Clearing All the Frames......................................................110
Displaying Images on TV....................................................111
Print Setup..........................................................................112
Preprint Setup ....................................................................114
Preprinting of All Images....................................................115
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For Better Images
About Focusing...................................................................120
Close-Up Photography .......................................................122
Nighttime Photography.......................................................124
How to Use 2nd Crutain Synchronization Effect................125
Taking Natural Color Pictures Under Fluorescent Light.....126
Processing Images on Personal Computer
Processing Images on Personal Computer........................128
How to Connect to Personal Computer..............................129
Transferring Images to a Personal Computer.....................133
Viewing Images Stored on the Card on Your Computer.....135
Processing Images via Software on Your Computer..........137
Setting Camera's System
Setting Date/Time...............................................................142
Setting Info Display on LCD Monitor: ON/OFF...................143
Setting Meter/Feet Display .................................................144
Setting Image Display.........................................................145
Setting Time Interval Before Stand-by (In the Shooting
Modes)................................................................................146
Setting Monitor Brightness.................................................147
Formatting SmartMedia/CompactFlash Memory Cards.....148
Set Beeps...........................................................................149
About the File Name...........................................................150
Miscellaneous
Glossary .............................................................................156
Questions and Answers......................................................162
Error Code..........................................................................165
Trouble Shooting.................................................................167
Specifications .....................................................................173
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