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Preset white balance ..................................................................................................62
Custom white balance ................................................................................................63

Focus modes ...........................................................................................................................64

Single-shot AF ............................................................................................................64
Subject Tracking AF....................................................................................................64
Manual focus ..............................................................................................................65

Full-time AF .............................................................................................................................65
Flash compensation ................................................................................................................66
Metering modes.......................................................................................................................66
Camera sensitivity - ISO..........................................................................................................67

Flash range and camera sensitivity ............................................................................67

Digital Effects Control ..............................................................................................................68
Voice memo.............................................................................................................................70
Instant playback.......................................................................................................................71

A short guide to photography ...............................................................................................................72

Using exposure and flash compensation ................................................................................74
What is an Ev? What is a stop? ..............................................................................................75
Exposure latitude.....................................................................................................................75

Movie and audio recording...................................................................................................................76

Recording movies....................................................................................................................76
Recording audio ......................................................................................................................77
Navigating the movie menu.....................................................................................................78
Notes on movie recording .......................................................................................................79
Recording movies and audio with the RC-3 remote control (sold separately)........................79

Playback mode - advanced operation..................................................................................................80

Playing back voice memos and audio captions ......................................................................80
Playing back movies and audio recordings.............................................................................81
Navigating the playback-mode menu ......................................................................................82
Frame-selection screen ...........................................................................................................84
Deleting files ............................................................................................................................85
Locking files.............................................................................................................................86
Audio captioning ......................................................................................................................87
Slide Show...............................................................................................................................88
About DPOF ............................................................................................................................90
Creating a DPOF print order ...................................................................................................90
Ordering an index print............................................................................................................91
Copy and E-mail Copy ............................................................................................................92
Viewing images on a television ...............................................................................................94

Setup mode - controlling the camera’s operation ................................................................................95

Navigating the setup menu......................................................................................................96

LCD monitor brightness...........................................................................................................98
Formatting memory cards........................................................................................................98
Auto power save......................................................................................................................99
Language.................................................................................................................................99
File number (#) memory ..........................................................................................................99
Folder name ..........................................................................................................................100
Audio signals .........................................................................................................................100
Shutter FX .............................................................................................................................101
Volume ..................................................................................................................................102
Reset default .........................................................................................................................102
Noise reduction......................................................................................................................104
Setting the date and time ......................................................................................................104
Setting the date format ..........................................................................................................104
Video output ..........................................................................................................................104

Data-transfer mode - connecting to a computer ................................................................................105

System requirements.............................................................................................................105
Connecting the camera to a computer ..................................................................................106
Connecting to Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition ..............................................................108

Automatic installation ................................................................................................108
Manual installation ....................................................................................................109

Connecting to Mac OS 8.6.....................................................................................................111
QuickTime system requirements............................................................................................111
Auto power save (data-transfer mode) ..................................................................................111
Memory card folder organization ...........................................................................................112
Disconnecting the camera from the computer.......................................................................114

Windows 98 and 98 Second Edition.........................................................................114
Windows Me, 2000 Professional, and XP.................................................................114
Macintosh..................................................................................................................115

Changing the memory card (data-transfer mode) .................................................................116

Appendix

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Troubleshooting .....................................................................................................................117
About Ni-MH batteries ...........................................................................................................119
Uninstalling the driver software - Windows ...........................................................................120
Using USB DIRECT-PRINT...................................................................................................121
Care and storage...................................................................................................................122
Technical specifications .........................................................................................................126

Summary of Contents for DiMAGE F300

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL E...

Page 2: ...e the eye with plenty of fresh water and contact a doctor If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your skin or clothing wash the area thoroughly with water Tape over lithium battery contacts to...

Page 3: ...heat or smoke discontinue use Immediately remove the batteries taking care not to burn yourself as the batteries become hot with use The continued use of a damaged product or part may cause injuries...

Page 4: ...ewing and deleting images 35 Display button playback mode 36 Display button Quick View 36 Enlarged playback 37 Auto recording mode advanced operation 38 Navigating the auto recording mode menu 38 Digi...

Page 5: ...ring an index print 91 Copy and E mail Copy 92 Viewing images on a television 94 Setup mode controlling the camera s operation 95 Navigating the setup menu 96 LCD monitor brightness 98 Formatting memo...

Page 6: ...cated behind the terminal cover Self timer Remote control lamp p 42 Flash p 32 Digital subject program button p 29 Strap eyelet p 15 Viewfinder p 12 LCD monitor Menu button Flash mode Information butt...

Page 7: ...indicator p 70 77 87 Exposure mode indicators p 58 Because the optical viewfinder and the lens are slightly separated the image seen through one is not exactly the same as the other this is called pa...

Page 8: ...hem with a battery charger suitable for complex electronic equipment Consult your vendor about an appropriate charger Installing AA batteries Install the AA batteries as shown in the diagram make sure...

Page 9: ...uring periods of heavy use Always turn off the camera before changing between power supplies Connecting the AC adapter sold separately Auto power save To conserve battery power the camera will turn of...

Page 10: ...ll automatically be displayed on the monitor and three dashes will be displayed on the data panel frame counter Open the card slot door 1 from the fingernail notch at the bottom of the camera Insert t...

Page 11: ...he menu language may also have to be set To change the language see the camera notes on the following page Turn the mode dial on the top of the camera to the setup position The camera will turn on and...

Page 12: ...g vertical pictures hold the camera so that the flash is above the lens with the grip to the top Take care not to cover the lens with your fingers or the strap Handling the camera This section covers...

Page 13: ...auto recording mode uses advanced technology to make photography as effortless as possible Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection optimizes exposure color and image processing settings for each...

Page 14: ...ing If the subject lock is lost the monitor icon will change from white to red but the focus lamp will continue to glow steadily For more about Subject Tracking AF see page 64 When the AF system canno...

Page 15: ...ect programs cannot be used in the multi function recording mode For information on individual subject programs see page 30 Digital subject program button 1 Press the shutter release button partway do...

Page 16: ...optimized to produce sharp colorful landscapes With bright outdoor scenery Automatic Digital Subject Program Selection activates this mode with distant subjects a wide angle lens setting The flash wi...

Page 17: ...odes The orange flash lamp next to the viewfinder indicates the status of the flash When the lamp blinks quickly the flash is charging and the shutter will not release The lamp glows steadily when the...

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