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Removing a memory card1. Make sure the SD memory access LED is off, and then open the 
memory card cover.c
Caution:
Never remove a memory card while the access light is on. Doing so may 
cause data in the card to be lost or damaged.
2. Push the memory card down until you hear a click. When you 
release your finger, the SD memory card pops out.
Note:
If the memory card is not ejected, push the memory card down again. 
3. Remove the memory card.
4. Close the memory card cover.
Mounting and Removing a Lens You can use M (Bayonet) mount lenses on the camera. In addition, you 
can also use L mount lenses by attaching the optional M-Bayonet 
adapter ring.
Note:
The optional M-Bayonet adapter ring is not available in all countries.c
Caution:
❏Some M/L mount lenses cannot be used because of the structure of 
the camera. For example, lenses with external dimensions 
exceeding 20.5 mm cannot be used with this camera.
Lenses that cannot be used include:
- HOLOGON 15 mm F8
- SUPER ANGULON 21 mm F3.4
- SUPER ANGULON 21 mm F4
- ELMARIT 28 mm F2.8 (earliest model)
-F2 (Dual Range SUMMICRON)When you mount a collapsible lens, do not collapse the lens after 
mounting it. Collapsing the lens into the camera by force or 
mounting the lens while it is collapsed may damage the camera or 
the lens.
Lenses that can be used but must not be collapsed include:
- HEKTOR 50 mm F2.5
- ELMAR 50 mm F3.5
❏Even with the same lens, the image quality using this camera may 
differ from that of an image taken with an analog camera.
Mounting M (Bayonet) mount lenses1. Match the red mark on the camera body with the red mark on the 
lens-barrel.c
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2. Insert the lens and turn it clockwise until you hear a click.
Removing M (Bayonet) mount lenses1. Turn the lens counterclockwise as far as it will go while pressing 
down the lens release button.2. Pull the lens straight out of the mount.
Mounting L mount lensesNote:
❏When you install an L mount lens, you need an optional M-Bayonet 
adapter ring.
❏There are three sizes of M-Bayonet adapter rings, and any one of them can 
be used.
❏For more information on mounting an M-Bayonet adapter ring on the 
camera body, see the M-Bayonet adapter ring manual.
1. Mount an optional M-Bayonet adapter ring together with its cover 
onto the lens mount.
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2. Turn the M-Bayonet adapter ring clockwise, then remove the cover.
3. Align the lens mount screw with that of the M-Bayonet adapter 
ring, and turn the lens clockwise until it clicks.c
Caution:
Be careful not to tighten the lens too tightly.
Removing L mount lenses1. Turn the lens all the way counterclockwise and pull the lens 
straight out.
2. Remove the M-Bayonet adapter ring from the camera.
Note:
For details about removing M-Bayonet adapter rings, see the manual provided 
with the M-Bayonet adapter ring.
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Setting Up Your CameraTurning the power on1. Turn the power switch to the on position.
When you turn your camera on, information about current settings 
(number of remaining photos, photo quality, remaining battery 
power, and white balance settings) is indicated on the status gauge 
on the top of the camera. For details, see “About the Status Gauge” 
on page 23. Note:
To turn the power switch off, turn it to the off position.
Setting the date and timeWhen you turn on the camera the first time, you need to set the current 
date (month, day, and year) and time (hours and minutes) on the LCD 
monitor. Once these settings are made, the camera automatically 
records the date and time each time an image is taken.
Note:
❏If you remove the battery from the camera, the date and time settings will 
be erased approximately two days after the time the camera was last used.
❏After changing the battery, make sure that the date and time is set 
correctly. If necessary, set the date and time again.
❏You can change the settings later using the Basic Setup menu. For details, 
see “Basic Setup menu” on page 42.
Follow the steps below to set the date and time.
1. Turn the power switch on.
2. Invert the LCD display toward you and press the LCD button. The 
Time and Date screen is displayed on the LCD display. 
For details about inverting the LCD monitor, see “How to Use the 
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3. Confirm that the year is highlighted, and rotate the JOG dial 
clockwise or counterclockwise to change the year.
Note:
When you turn the JOG dial clockwise, the value will increase. To decrease 
the value, turn the JOG dial counterclockwise.
4. Press the ENTER button. The year is set, and the month is 
highlighted.
5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 until you finish making all settings for date 
and time. 
The date and time setting is saved, and the screen returns to the 
Basic Setup menu.Setting the date formatYou can select display format for the date and time. 
1. Select Date Format in the Basic Setup menu using the JOG dial, 
and press the ENTER button. The Date Format screen appears. For 
details on using the menu, see “Basic Setup menu” on page 42.2. Select your desired display format for the year, month, and date 
using the JOG dial. 
3. Press the ENTER button.
The Date Format setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic 
Setup menu.
Setting the languageYou can select a language for messages or menus displayed on the LCD 
display.
1. Select Language in the Basic Setup menu using the JOG dial, and 
press the ENTER button. For details on using the menu, see “Basic 
Setup menu” on page 42.
2. Select the desired language using the JOG dial, and press the ENTER 
button.
S e t B a c k2 0 0 4 0 1   /   0 1 T i m e  a n d  D a t e
1 5   :   0 9
YYYY/MM/DD (default setting) Year/Month/Day
DD/MM/YYYYDay/Month/Year
MM/DD/YYYYMonth/Day/Year
L a n g u a g eD u t c h T - C h i n e s eE n g l i s h J a p a n e s e
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I t a l i a n S p a n i s hS e t B a c k
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The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic Setup 
menu.
Power save timer settingsIf no operations are performed for a certain period when power is on, 
the LCD display turns off automatically and the camera enters Power 
Save Timer mode to save battery power.
Note:
While the camera is in Power Save Timer mode, you can press any button to 
return to the previous mode.
1. Select Power Save Timer in the Basic Setup menu using the JOG 
dial, and press the ENTER button. For details on using the menu, 
see “Basic Setup menu” on page 42.
2. Use the JOG dial to select the length of time before the camera enters 
Power Save Timer mode, and press the ENTER button.
You can select 3 min., 5 min. (default setting), 10 min., or 20 min. 
The new setting is saved, and the screen returns to the Basic Setup 
menu.Assigning a function to the USER buttonYou can assign one of the following functions to the USER button: 
Delete, Lock, Magnify, Print, Settings (current settings), and Film. 
Delete is the default setting.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Assign User Button in the Camera 
Settings menu, and press the ENTER button. For details on using the 
menu, see “Camera Settings menu” on page 41.
2. Use the JOG dial to select a function to be assigned, and press the 
ENTER button. 
The selected function is assigned to the USER button, and the screen 
returns to the Camera Settings menu.
Confirming the current settings You can check the current settings on the LCD monitor.
1. Select Current Settings in the Camera Settings menu using the JOG 
dial. For details on using the menu, see “Camera Settings menu” 
on page 41.
The Current Settings screen is displayed.
2. After confirming the setting information, press the CANCEL 
button to return to the Camera Settings menu.
C u r r e n t  S e t t i n g sD a t e : 2 0 0 4 / 0 1 / 0 1  0 0 : 0 0
C o l o r : C o l o r
F i l m : F i l m  1
B a c k
E = L , S = M , T = H , C = L , N = L
P o w e r  S a v e  T i m e r : 5 m i n
S e q u e n t i a l  N u m b e r i n g : O n
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Resetting the default settingsIf necessary, you can use this function to initialize all current settings 
to their factory defaults, as shown below.
Follow the steps below to restore the default settings.
1. Use the JOG dial to select Initialize Settings in the Camera Settings 
menu, and press the ENTER button. The Initialize Settings screen is 
displayed. For details on using the menu, see “Camera Settings 
menu” on page 41. 
2. Press the ENTER button to select OK. Camera Settings are initialized, 
and the screen returns to the Camera Settings menu.
Releasing the ShutterFull and half-releaseThe shutter button has the following two-step function. FocusingTo focus on a subject such as a group of people, rotate the focus ring on 
the lens.
Note:
Center your eye in the viewfinder to help you focus.
When vertical lines appear in the subject, turn the focus ring until the 
lines merge. 
Setting Default
Color Color
Film Standard
Date YYYY/MM/DD
Power Save Timer 5 min.
Sequential Numbering On
LCD Brightness 5/8
Language English
USER Button Delete
Half-release: When you press the shutter button halfway down, the 
optimal shutter speed (i.e., optimal exposure value) is 
displayed in the viewfinder. Also, pressing the 
shutter button halfway down in playback mode or 
Power Save Timer mode returns the camera to 
picture-taking mode.
Full-release: Press the shutter button all the way down to take a 
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Chapter 2Taking PicturesAbout the Status GaugeYou can use the status gauge on top of the camera to check the 
following: the number of remaining photos, photo quality, remaining 
battery power, and white balance. Each needle indicates the status of 
one of these items.
Note:
When the status gauge needs to be adjusted, you can calibrate the needles 
manually. For details, see “Calibrating the Needles on the Status Gauge” on 
page 31.Number of remaining photosThe long needle at the top of the status gauge indicates the number of 
remaining photos (0 to 500). When an SD card is not installed in the 
camera or an error occurs, the needle indicates E. Note:
Although “500” is shown on the meter as the maximum number, the actual 
maximum number of remaining photos is 999.
Photo QualityThe short needle on the right-side of the status gauge indicates the 
photo quality setting: N (Normal: 
2240 × 1488 
pixels), H (High: 
3008 × 
2000 
pixels), or R (CCD-RAW).
Remaining battery powerThe short needle at the bottom of the status gauge indicates the 
remaining battery power. The gauge goes from E (Empty) to F (Full).White balanceThe short needle on the left-side of the status gauge indicates the white 
balance setting. The following icons indicate the current white balance 
settings.
Icons White balance setting
AAuto
Sunny
Shade
Cloudy
Incandescent
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Setting Photo QualityBefore taking photos using the camera, photo quality (image format, 
size, and compression ratio) must be specified. Set photo quality 
according to how you plan to use your image data. Photo quality settingWhen taking photos using the camera, images are saved in JPEG or 
RAW format. The following table shows image formats and their 
compression ratios (RAW format cannot be compressed).
Follow the steps below to set photo quality.1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to the Q position.
2. Rotate the JOG dial to select your desired photo quality. 
The selected photo quality is indicated on the status gauge (the 
short needle on the right-side of the gauge). For details, see “About 
the Status Gauge” on page 23.
3. Return the Photo quality/WB lever to the center position.
Setting White BalanceThe white balance function adjusts the camera for different kinds of 
lighting. It makes white look the same color in any situation. The 
camera has two white balance modes: automatic and manual. In 
manual mode you can adjust the setting to suit the subject and 
environment. Follow the steps below to adjust white balance manually.
Image format and 
size Compression ratio Status gauge 
settingAverage file 
size
2240 × 1488 
(JPEG)1/4 (unchangeable) N about 1.5MB
3008 × 2000 
(JPEG)1/4 (unchangeable) H about 3MB
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1. Switch the Photo quality/WB lever to WB position.
2. Rotate the JOG dial to select the desired white balance (light 
source). You can select from Auto, Sunny, Shade, Cloudy, 
Incandescent, or Fluorescent.
Note:
You can check the selected white balance setting on the status gauge. For 
details, see “About the Status Gauge” on page 23.
3. Return the Photo quality/WB lever to the center position.
Setting ISO SensitivitySensitivity is a measure of how quickly the camera reacts to light. You 
can change the light sensitivity for a specific purpose and time 
manually or let the camera select it automatically. Follow the steps 
below to select ISO sensitivity manually.1. Pull up on the shutter speed dial (ISO speed dial) as shown.
2. Rotate the ISO speed dial. You can select ISO sensitivity from 200, 
400, 800, or 1600.
3. Release the ISO speed dial.
Note:
If the subject is dark, setting a higher ISO sensitivity allows faster focusing 
and less chance of blurring. However, your photos may contain noise (lose 
color) or become grainy.