LR100 Series
Digital Camera
User Manual
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Do not hold the camera by excessive
force. Plus, be sure to protect the camera
from strong impacts.
To avoid accidental falling, please attach
the hand strap to the camera and always
hold the camera by keeping the hand
strap around your wrist.
If the battery suddenly depleted and
caused the lens fail to retract, please
carefully protect the lens to avoid
collision and insert a battery with full
power ASAP.
When the camera is not in use, always
turn the power off and make sure the
lens has retracted successfully before
storing the camera in its case. If you do
not intend to use the camera for a long
time, please remove the battery from the
camera and store the battery carefully.
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Keep your camera away from sharp
objects and avoid collision.
When the camera is not in use, please
place it in a steady place. Plus, always keep
your camera away from pressure or any
other similar environment (for example,
in a pant pocket) to avoid possible
damage.
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Table of Contents
Touring the camera ...................................................................... 9
Checking the package contents .................................................................9
Camera ......................................................................................................... 10
Front and bottom views ...................................................................................10
Rear view .............................................................................................................11
LED Indicator ......................................................................................................12
Battery status ......................................................................................................12
Preparing the camera for use ...................................................13
Charging the battery .................................................................................. 13
Using multifunctional buttons .................................................................. 15
Using an SD card ........................................................................................ 15
Initial setting .................................................................................16
Setting language .......................................................................................... 16
Setting date and time ................................................................................. 16
Operating the camera ................................................................17
Capture mode .............................................................................19
Selecting the focus mode .......................................................................... 20
Using the AE/AF lock ................................................................................ 20
Using the continuous shooting mode .................................................... 21
Using the flash mode ................................................................................. 22
Recording Videos ....................................................................................... 23
Using PIV function .............................................................................................23
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More on the capture mode ......................................................24
Using the Function menu ......................................................................... 24
Aspect Ratio ....................................................................................................... 25
Resolution ........................................................................................................... 25
EV Compensation ............................................................................................. 26
White Balance .................................................................................................... 26
ISO ........................................................................................................................ 27
Metering .............................................................................................................. 28
Color Mode ........................................................................................................ 28
Filter Effect .......................................................................................................... 30
Lomo .................................................................................................................... 30
Movie Format ..................................................................................................... 31
Wind Cut ............................................................................................................ 31
Using the Capture menu .......................................................................... 32
Scene Mode ........................................................................................................ 32
Smart Scene................................................................................................. 37
Handheld Night Shot................................................................................. 37
Handheld Night Portrait........................................................................... 37
Smile Catch.................................................................................................. 38
Blink Detector ............................................................................................ 38
Love Portrait............................................................................................... 38
Panorama...................................................................................................... 39
Lomo............................................................................................................. 41
Pre-composition......................................................................................... 41
Web Auction............................................................................................... 42
Drive mode ......................................................................................................... 43
AF Area ............................................................................................................... 43
Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast .................................................. 44
Quality ................................................................................................................. 44
Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................... 45
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Date Stamp ..........................................................................................................45
Instant Review ....................................................................................................45
Grid Line ..............................................................................................................46
S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) .................................................................................46
Continuous AF ...................................................................................................46
Zoom ....................................................................................................................47
Setup menu ...................................................................................48
Playback mode .............................................................................51
Options for playback and editing ............................................................ 52
Enlarging an image ..............................................................................................52
Rotating an image ...............................................................................................52
Viewing multiple files at a time .......................................................................53
Playing back video clips .....................................................................................53
Using Movie Edit ................................................................................................54
Adjusting the playback volume .......................................................................55
Slideshow .............................................................................................................55
Deleting files ........................................................................................................56
Protecting files ....................................................................................................57
Red-eye Removal ...............................................................................................58
Voice Memo ........................................................................................................58
Color Mode ........................................................................................................59
Photo Effect .........................................................................................................60
Trimming ..............................................................................................................60
Resizing .................................................................................................................61
Startup Image ......................................................................................................61
DPOF ....................................................................................................................62
Radial Blur ............................................................................................................62
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Face Retouch ...................................................................................................... 63
Working with computer and AV system ...............................64
Bundled software ....................................................................................... 64
Connecting the camera to a computer ................................................. 64
Connecting the camera to an AV system ............................................. 65
Printing images ............................................................................................ 66
Printing with PictBridge ................................................................................... 66
Troubleshooting and service information .............................67
Technical support ....................................................................................... 68
Specifications ................................................................................69
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Touring the camera 9
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To u r i n g t h e c a m e r a
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
1. User Manual or Quick Guide
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Battery
5. Hand strap
6. Software & User Manual CD
7. Pouch (optional)
8. AC power adapter
• All pictures, screen captures, icons, and colors used in this manual are for
illustration only. Actual and available products, accessories, as well as their
appearance may vary depending on sales region.
• If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
• Save the packaging for future shipment or storage.
User Manual
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Quick Guide
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Camera
Front and bottom views
1. Shutter
2. Zoom lever
3. Power button ( )
4. Self-timer LED indicator
5. Flash
6. USB / HDMI port cover
7. Strap eyelet
8. Microphone
9. Lens
10.Microphone
11.Tripod mount
12.Speaker
13.Battery/card cover
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Rear view
1. LCD display
2. Status LED
3. Record Video button ( )
4. Menu button ( )
5. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4-way control and an button)
6. Function / Delete button ( )
7. Playback button ( )
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation especially during
video recording, because the camera casing and LCD might conduct heat.
• The LCD display on this camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology,
and more than 99.99% of the pixels on the LCD display meet standard
specifications. Yet, it is possible that less than 0.01% of the pixels on the LCD
display may have some light spots or show unusual colors. This is normal and does
not indicate display malfunction, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the
camera.
• The LCD monitor looks darker in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a
malfunction.
• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter, always hold
the camera steady. This is especially important when you are shooting under low
lighting conditions, under which your camera may reduce the shutter speed to
ensure your images are properly exposed.
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LED Indicator
Battery status
Indicator State Description
Status LED No light The digital camera is off.
Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture
images.
• The digital camera is powering on, or is in
the power-saving mode.
Status LED Blinking green • The digital camera cannot focus.
• The digital camera is capturing a video clip.
• The flash is charging, or USB
communication/transfer is in progress.
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
Icon Description
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery
ASAP.
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Preparing the camera for use
Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera
before removing the battery.
Charging the battery
The battery charge status affects the camera performance. To maximize the
performance and the battery life, fully charge the battery via a wall outlet (or a
computer), and then fully discharge it through normal use at least once.
To charge the battery via a wall outlet:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Open the USB/HDMI port cover.
4. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
camera.
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable
to the power adapter.
6. Plug in the power adapter to a wall outlet. The battery will start charging
immediately.
A
To install the battery:
1. Release and open the battery/card cover (A).
2. Insert the battery in the correct direction by
matching the + - label on the battery slot (B).
3. Push the battery all the way down.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover (D).
B
C
To r e m o v e t h e b a t t e r y :
1. Release and open the battery/card cover (C).
2. Pull the battery out.
3. Close and lock the battery/card cover (D).
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To charge the battery via a computer:
1. Turn on the computer.
2. Turn off the camera.
3. Insert the battery into the camera.
4. Open the USB/HDMI port cover.
5. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
camera.
6. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. The battery will
start charging immediately.
• You need to follow the instructions above to ensure successful charging.
• Turn off the camera before removing the battery.
• Please fully charge the Li-ion battery before using it for the first time.
• When the battery is being charged, the status LED indicator flashes in green.
When the battery is fully charged, the status LED indicator is off.
• Use only the specified battery type. Using other types of battery may damage the
camera and invalidate the warranty.
• Ensure that the Li-ion battery is inserted into the product with correct polarity.
Incorrect polarity may damage the camera or cause fire.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to
store the camera for a long time.
• Damage caused by the use of an incorrect power adapter is not covered under
the warranty.
• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
• When using the camera in a cold environment, keep the camera and its battery
warm by holding it inside your jacket or another warm protective environment.
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Using multifunctional buttons
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the
button.
1. Left/Focus:
• Scrolls left in menus.
• Selects the desired focus mode. See "Selecting
the focus mode" on page 20 for details.
2.
Up/AE/AF Lock:
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Turns AE/AF Lock function on/off. See "Using
the AE/AF lock" on page 20 for details.
• Rotates an image. See "Rotating an image" on
page 52 for details.
3.
Right/Continuous shot:
• Scrolls right in menus.
• Selects the desired continuous shooting mode. See "Using the continuous
shooting mode" on page 21 for details.
4.
Down/Flash:
• Scrolls down in menus.
• Selects the desired flash mode. See "Using the flash mode" on page 22 for
details.
5. : Confirms a chosen setting.
Using an SD card
The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video
clips, or audio files. You can also add an SD card to store more files.
To install an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Release and open the battery/card cover.
3. Insert an SD card in the correct direction.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover.
To remove an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Release and open the battery/card cover.
3. Lightly press the edge of the memory card to
eject.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover.
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Initial setting
You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the
camera is turned on for the first time.
Setting language
Selects the language version shown on the screen.
To select a language:
1. Press > . (Step 1 is needed only
after the initial setting is done.)
2. Press or to select
Language, and
then press or .
3. Press , , , or to select the
desired language.
4. Press to set the language.
Setting date and time
When using the camera for the first time or when the battery has been removed
from the camera for a long time, you need to set the date and time. The date
and time is recorded when an image is captured.
To set date and time:
1. Press > . (Step 1 is needed only
after the initial setting is done.)
2. Press or to select Date & Time,
and then press or .
3. Press or to adjust the date, time,
and date format.
Press or to move to another field as needed.
4. Press to confirm the settings.
Before initial use of an SD card, please format the card first by pressing >
>
Manage Memory > / > Format > > Yes.
Set
OK
MENU
Polski
Română
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Operating the camera
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly
useful if you are new to the camera.
1. Press to turn the power on.
By default, the camera is set to
Capture mode.
2. Compose the image.
Use the
Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
3. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus.
• Once the focus is set, the focus frame color will turn from white
(unfocused) to yellow-green (focused). If the focus frame color is red and
you press the shutter down, it might result in a blurred photo.
4. Press the shutter down fully to capture the image.
5. To record video, press . The video recording automatically starts.
• While recording, use the
Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
During zoom-in/out, by default, the sound is not recorded. To change the
setting, see "Zoom" on page 47 for details.
• Press again to stop video recording.
6. To switch to
Playback mode, press . In Playback mode, you can view
captured images or recorded videos.
• You can press or to view other images/videos, slide the Zoom lever
to to zoom-in on a captured image, or slide the
Zoom lever to
to view 9-thumbnail images on the screen.
• To switch back to
Capture mode, you can do one of the following:
- Press the shutter.
- Press .
- Press .
Remember to follow the on-screen display or slide the Zoom lever to for
instructions on the scene menu (wherever available). Next, press corresponding
buttons to access and set more options. At any time, you can cancel the current
operation by pressing to return to your previous step.
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
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• During zoom-in/out, there is a separator in the zoom bar between and
. For best image quality, it is recommended to use optical zoom only by
keeping the magnification within and the separator.
• Flash is automatically turned off during video recording.
• During video recording, the recording time is continuous, but recording will stop
once the memory card space is full.
• At any time, you can press to turn off the camera.
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Capture mode
Item Description Page reference
1 Scene mode 32
2Flash mode 22
3 Focus mode 20
4Drive mode 43
5 AEB 21
6 Number of shots available --
7 Image resolution 25
8 Image quality 44
9Video resolution 31
10 Wind cut 31
11 Face tracking 43
12 ISO 27
13 White balance 26
14 AE metering 28
15 Exposure value (EV) 26
16 AF area 43
17 Histogram --
18 Battery status 12
19 Camera shake warning --
ISO
100
100
EV
-1. 0
A
9999
9999
P
8M
123 54678
1119
18 17 1516 14 13 12
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Selecting the focus mode
To select the focus mode:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press to enter the focus menu.
3. Press or to select your desired focus mode.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
Using the AE/AF lock
The AE/AF Lock function is used to lock exposure and focus on a desired image.
To set the AE/AF Lock:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press both the shutter halfway and to lock AE/AF.
An icon appears on the screen indicates the AE/AF Lock is enabled.
• While the shutter is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and the aperture are also
shown on the screen (not available during video recording).
• While the shutter is pressed down halfway, the AF area color changes to yellow-
green, camera shake warning (appears only if the camera itself detects possible
shaking), aperture, shutter speed and ISO setting are also shown on the screen.
Icon Mode Description
Auto focus
Adjusts focus automatically.
Super Macro
Used when capturing images at a close
distance.
Pan Focus
Used when you want to capture the subjects
in a certain focus range.
Infinity
Used when capturing images at long
distance.
Manual focus
Adjust the focus manually.
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