User manual KYOCERA FINECAM L3

[. . . ] Introduction Preperations of Camera Basic Operations Shooting Technique Appendix Instruction manual Mode d'emploi GB/F Please purchase "Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards" or "Multi-Media Cards*" (MMC) for use with this camera. These cards are referred to in these User's Manuals as "Memory Cards. " * MultiMediaCard is a registered trademark of Infineon Technologies AG (Germany), licensed to MMCA (MultiMediaCard Association). Faites l'acquisition de "Cartes Mémoire Secure Digital" (SD) ou de "Cartes MultiMedia*" (MMC) que vous utiliserez dans cet appareil. Dans le présent manuel, ces cartes sont appelées "Cartes Mémoire". [. . . ] If the setting is correct, select "Execute" in the menu using the directional key pad and press the execute button. DROP PRINT Basic Operations PCS ON EXECUTE CANCEL 4 Set printing function. Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select the menu, and then press Right on the directional keypad. Press Up or Down on the directional keypad to select the submenu and press the execute button. PRINT SETS EXECUTE PRT PRINT QTY DATE RETURN EXECUTE PRTER SETS NOT PRINT PRINT After the printing function is set, select [EXECUTE PRT] and press the execute button. For details, refer to the instruction manual of the printer. EXECUTE PRINT?CHECK STATUS OF PRINTER EXECUTE CANCEL 5 Print the image. Check the paper set on the printer and printer settings. Pres Up or Down on the directional keypad, select [EXECUTE] in the menu and press the execute button. Start printing. PRINTING CANCEL 6 Image was printed. The menu returns to the direct print menu. DIRECT PRT SINGLE PRINT DROF PRINT 40 Shooting Technique When you have learned in the section Basic Operation how to take a picture learn how to use this camera more effectively with the following techniques. Shooting Images Using Focus Lock Focus lock is a useful function when the subject you wish to bring into focus is not in the center of the LCD monitor, or when you wish to compose a picture away from the center. This function can also be used for subjects which are hard to bring into focus. 1 Align the focus frame with the subject you wish to bring into focus, then press the shutter release button halfway. "Beep" DISP. Focus and Exposure are locked (Focus Lock, AE Lock). MENU 2 Move the camera while the shutter release button is half-pressed until you have the desired composition then depress the shutter release button fully to take the shot. "Beep" Focus Lock and AE Lock are released when you remove your finger from the shutter button. DISP. MENU 41 Shooting Technique Focus has been achieved when you hear the beep and the standby LED lights. Shooting Technique Subjects that are Hard to Bring Into Focus The following types of subjects are hard to bring into focus. Use the focus lock function to first focus on another subject at the same distance, then shoot the desired subject. Low contrast subjects Objects that consist of the same repetitive pattern Dark subjects Subjects made up of only horizontal lines Exceedingly bright or glossy subjects Any subject when there is a strong light source inside the viewfinder or nearby, or when there is intense light such as sunlight in the LCD monitor Multiple subjects at different distances from the center of the viewfinder Moving subjects Shooting Images Using Zoom (optical zoom and digital zoom) Using the zoom buttons is useful when you want to take a close-up of a flower you cannot get near to such as at a school presentation of field day. Shooting Technique Compose your picture by pressing the " " (telephoto) button to enlarge the subject and the " " (wide-angle) button to reduce the size of the subject. In addition to an optical zoom, this camera is also equipped with an electronically controlled digital zoom function for increasing the magnification. Although image quality is degraded, it is possible to increase magnification up to 12 times (up to 6 times with the L3) by using the digital zoom in combination with the optical zoom. To use the two in combination, press the " " (telephoto) button until the optical zoom is maximized. Only digital zoom can be used. Press until the optical zoom is maximized. Press again. The image is enlarged in the steps x1. 3, x1. 6, x2. 0, x3. 0* and x4. 0*. * The L3 goes up to x2. 0. 42 Shooting Technique Saving Power by Shooting Images Using the Viewfinder It is recommended to turn off the LCD monitor and shoot images using the viewfinder when you wish to save battery power. DISP. Pressing the "DISPLAY" button twice turns off the LCD monitor. Shoot the image while paying attention to camera shake (page 49), field of view, and parallax (page 49). See "Specifications" (page 104) for field of view. MENU 43 Shooting Technique Shooting Technique How to Use the Display Button When setting functions in s or m mode, icons representing other than default settings are displayed on the LCD monitor. Although this is convenient for checking current settings, it may be difficult to use during shooting. Press the "DISP. " button to turn off icon displays if necessary. When the camera is ready to shoot with the mode select dial set to s or m mode, pressing the "DISPLAY" button toggles the display of icons on the LCD monitor as shown below. LCD monitor ON Icons are displayed. Shooting Technique LCD monitor ON Icons are not displayed. (Flash mode, Macro/Landscape mode, Focus gauge (at MF setting), Focus frame are displayed. ) LCD monitor OFF 44 Using the Camera "s" Mode and Movie "m" Mode Functions This camera is equipped with many functions for shooting. Use these functions to shoot images in accordance with surrounding conditions. s Using Flash Functions This camera is equipped with an automatic flash function that judges the surrounding light conditions and determines whether or not flash is necessary. This section describes how to use the flash modes in accordance with the scene to be shot, including using flash even when surroundings are bright and not using flash even when surroundings are somewhat dark. Usable Flash Range ISO:160 The flash range differs depending on zooming status and ISO sensitivity. 60 cm to 2 m 45 s/m Using the Camera "s" Mode and Movie "m" Mode Functions Types of Flash Modes Auto Flash Mode (default) The camera judges surrounding light conditions to determine whether or not a flash is necessary. Red-Eye Reduction / Auto Flash Mode When people's eyes appear red in images, it is called "red-eye" phenomenon. (See "What is red-eye phenomenon?" In this mode, the flash fires twice (once immediately before shooting and once at shooting) to help reduce the "red-eye". No image is shot on the first flash, but an image is shot on the second flash. (After the first flash, take care not to move the camera and that no one in the shot moves. ) Flash-off Mode In this mode, the flash is disabled regardless of surrounding light conditions. [. . . ] In the event that an AC adapter plug emits smoke or unusual smell or sound, or if it is damaged by impact or falling, cease use immediately. In the event of damage to a plug, consult your dealer or Kyocera/Yashica Service Center. Do not connect the AC adapter to any sources of power other than a household AC outlet (AC 100V to 240 V; 50/60Hz). Using the adapter with other voltages or ratings may cause the hazard of fire or electrical shock. [. . . ]