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Changing your setup
Changing the conditions under which the
shutter can close
To prioritize the shutter opportunity, select [Release] so you can shoot
without acquiring a sharp focus.
To shoot with a sharp focus, select [AF].
MENU button t 2 t [Priority setup] t [Release]
Prioritizing the shutter opportunity](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w300_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-110.png "Page 111
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Changing your setup
Changing the conditions under which the
shutter can close
To prioritize the shutter opportunity, select [Release] so you can shoot
without acquiring a sharp focus.
To shoot with a sharp focus, select [AF].
MENU button t 2 t [Priority setup] t [Release]
Prioritizing the shutter opportunity")
111 Changing your setup Changing the conditions under which the shutter can close To prioritize the shutter opportunity, select [Release] so you can shoot without acquiring a sharp focus. To shoot with a sharp focus, select [AF]. MENU button t 2 t [Priority setup] t [Release] Prioritizing the shutter opportunity
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Changing the functions of the button and
dial
The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two
functions:
– Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while
the button is held down ([AEL hold]).
– Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the
button is pressed again ([AEL toggle]).
MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired
setting
Notes While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w300_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-111.png "Page 112
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Changing the functions of the button and
dial
The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two
functions:
– Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while
the button is held down ([AEL hold]).
– Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the
button is pressed again ([AEL toggle]).
MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired
setting
Notes While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the...")
112 Changing the functions of the button and dial The function of the AEL button can be selected from the following two functions: – Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button while the button is held down ([AEL hold]). – Holding the locked exposure value by pressing the AEL button until the button is pressed again ([AEL toggle]). MENU button t 1 t [AEL button] t Select the desired setting Notes While the exposure value is locked, appears on the LCD monitor and in the...
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Changing your setup
Changing other settings
Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer
countdown, etc.
MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired
setting
You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power
save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the
shooting mode.
MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired
time
Note Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w300_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-112.png "Page 113
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Changing your setup
Changing other settings
Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer
countdown, etc.
MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired
setting
You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power
save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the
shooting mode.
MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired
time
Note Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30...")
113 Changing your setup Changing other settings Selects the sound produced when the shutter is locked, during self-timer countdown, etc. MENU button t 2 t [Audio signals] t Select the desired setting You can set the time to turn the camera to the power saving mode (Power save). Pressing the shutter button halfway down returns the camera to the shooting mode. MENU button t 1 t [Power save] t Select the desired time Note Regardless of the setting here, the camera turns to power save mode after 30...
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Setting the LCD monitor
MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired
setting
On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the
brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer.
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the
shooting. You can change the displayed time.
MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired
setting
Note In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you
shot the image in a...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w300_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-113.png "Page 114
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Setting the LCD monitor
MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired
setting
On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the
brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer.
You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the
shooting. You can change the displayed time.
MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired
setting
Note In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you
shot the image in a...")
114 Setting the LCD monitor MENU button t 1 t [LCD brightness] t Select the desired setting On the recording information or playback screen, you can adjust the brightness by pressing the DISP button a little longer. You can check the recorded image on the LCD monitor right after the shooting. You can change the displayed time. MENU button t 1 t [Auto review] t Select the desired setting Note In auto review, the image will not be displayed in the vertical position even if you shot the image in a...
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Changing your setup
In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor
is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down.
If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder,
select [Off].
MENU button t 1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off]
Note Regardless of the setting in this menu, the recording information display
automatically turns off after a set duration (five seconds in the default setting)
(page 37).
Keeping on the LCD monitor while looking into...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w300_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-114.png "Page 115
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Changing your setup
In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor
is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down.
If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder,
select [Off].
MENU button t 1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off]
Note Regardless of the setting in this menu, the recording information display
automatically turns off after a set duration (five seconds in the default setting)
(page 37).
Keeping on the LCD monitor while looking into...")
115 Changing your setup In the default setting, while looking into the viewfinder, the LCD monitor is turned off to prevent the battery pack wearing down. If you want to turn on the LCD monitor while looking into the viewfinder, select [Off]. MENU button t 1 t [Auto off w/ VF] t [Off] Note Regardless of the setting in this menu, the recording information display automatically turns off after a set duration (five seconds in the default setting) (page 37). Keeping on the LCD monitor while looking into...
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Resetting to the default
You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial
is set to P, A, S, or M.
MENU button t 2 t [Rec mode reset] t [OK]
The items to be reset are as follows.
Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default
setting
Items Reset to
Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0
Metering mode (80) Multi segment
Autofocus mode (69) AF-A
Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance)
ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w300_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-115.png "Page 116
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Resetting to the default
You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial
is set to P, A, S, or M.
MENU button t 2 t [Rec mode reset] t [OK]
The items to be reset are as follows.
Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default
setting
Items Reset to
Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0
Metering mode (80) Multi segment
Autofocus mode (69) AF-A
Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance)
ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color...")
116 Resetting to the default You can reset the main functions of the recording mode when the mode dial is set to P, A, S, or M. MENU button t 2 t [Rec mode reset] t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. Resetting the functions used for shooting to the default setting Items Reset to Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0 Metering mode (80) Multi segment Autofocus mode (69) AF-A Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv. White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance) ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color...
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Changing your setup
You can reset the main functions of the camera.
MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK]
The items to be reset are as follows.
Resetting the main functions of the camera to the default
setting
Items Reset to
Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0
Metering mode (80) Multi segment
Autofocus mode (69) AF-A
Recording information display (37) Enlarged display
Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance)
ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color filter...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w300_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-116.png "Page 117
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Changing your setup
You can reset the main functions of the camera.
MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK]
The items to be reset are as follows.
Resetting the main functions of the camera to the default
setting
Items Reset to
Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0
Metering mode (80) Multi segment
Autofocus mode (69) AF-A
Recording information display (37) Enlarged display
Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv.
White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance)
ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color filter...")
117 Changing your setup You can reset the main functions of the camera. MENU button t 3 t [Reset default] t [OK] The items to be reset are as follows. Resetting the main functions of the camera to the default setting Items Reset to Exposure compensation (78) ±0.0 Metering mode (80) Multi segment Autofocus mode (69) AF-A Recording information display (37) Enlarged display Drive mode (89) Single-shot adv. White balance (83) AWB (Auto white balance) ColorTemperature/Color filter (84) 5500K, Color filter...
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118 Custom menu Playback menu Setup menu Items Reset to Eye-Start AF (69) On AEL button (112) AEL hold Ctrl dial setup (112) Shutter speed Red eye reduc. (73) Off Auto review (114) 2 sec Auto off w/ VF (115) On Items Reset to Date imprint (134) Off PlaybackDisplay (93) Auto rotate Slide show (97) 3 sec Items Reset to LCD brightness (114) ±0 Info.disp.time (114) 5 sec Power save (113) 1 min File number (108) Series Folder name (108) Standard form USB connection (120, 135) Mass Storage Audio signals (113) On
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119 Viewing images on a computer Viewing images on a computer Copying images to your computer This section describes how to copy images in a memory card to a computer connected using a USB cable. The following environment is recommended for a computer connected to the camera to import images. xWindows OS (pre-installed): Microsoft Windows 2000 Professional SP4/ Windows XP* SP2/Windows Vista* Operation is not assured in an environment based on an upgrade of the operating systems described above or in...
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Stage 1: Connecting the camera and your computer
1Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera.
2Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or
connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC
Adaptor/charger (not supplied).
When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery pack,
copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack
shuts down too soon.
3Turn on the camera and the computer.
4Check that [USB connection] in...](http://img.usermanuals.tech/thumb/72/95248/w300_a-200-manual-1505313421_d-119.png "Page 120
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Stage 1: Connecting the camera and your computer
1Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera.
2Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or
connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC
Adaptor/charger (not supplied).
When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery pack,
copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack
shuts down too soon.
3Turn on the camera and the computer.
4Check that [USB connection] in...")
120 Stage 1: Connecting the camera and your computer 1Insert a memory card with recorded images into the camera. 2Insert the sufficiently charged battery pack in the camera, or connect the camera to a wall outlet (wall socket) with the AC Adaptor/charger (not supplied). When you copy images to your computer using insufficient battery pack, copying may fail or image data may become corrupted if the battery pack shuts down too soon. 3Turn on the camera and the computer. 4Check that [USB connection] in...