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ABLE OF CONTENTS
The basic operation of this camera is covered between pages 10 and 27. This section
of the manual covers the camera parts, preparation of the camera for use, and the
basic camera operation for recording, viewing, and deleting images.
The auto-recording mode section covers all the basic functions of the camera in this
mode and the multi-function recording mode. Take time to read this section before
moving on to the multi-function recording mode section. The other sections, movie
recording mode, playback mode, setup mode, and data transfer mode, can be read as
needed.
Many of the features of this camera are controlled with menus. The menu navigation
sections concisely describe how to change menu settings. Descriptions of the settings
immediately follow the navigation sections.
Throughout the text are shooting tips and camera notes. Shooting tips give advice and
information on photography and how to use the camera to achieve the best results.
Camera notes cover details on camera operation.
ABOUT THIS MANUAL
Basic recording operation........................................................................................................23
Focus lock ...............................................................................................................................24
Focus range.............................................................................................................................24
Focus signals...........................................................................................................................25
Special focusing situations ......................................................................................................25
Quick view ...............................................................................................................................26
Quick-view display ......................................................................................................27
Deleting images in quick view ....................................................................................27
Digital-subject-program button ................................................................................................28
Flash modes ............................................................................................................................30
Flash range - auto-recording mode .........................................................................................31
Flash signals............................................................................................................................31
Camera-shake warning ...........................................................................................................31
Drive modes ............................................................................................................................32
Self-timer.....................................................................................................................33
Remote control (sold separately)................................................................................34
Continuous advance ...................................................................................................35
Bracketing ...................................................................................................................36
Display button - recording mode .............................................................................................37
Navigating the auto-recording mode menu .............................................................................38
Image size ..................................................................................................................40
Image quality ..............................................................................................................41
Image-file size and CompactFlash card capacity .......................................................42
Voice memo ................................................................................................................43
Date imprinting............................................................................................................44
Instant playback ..........................................................................................................45
Exposure compensation ..........................................................................................................46
What is an Ev? What is a stop? ..............................................................................................47
Multi-function recording mode - advanced operation...........................................................................48
Autofocus areas and control....................................................................................................48
Navigating the multi-function recording mode menu...............................................................50
Exposure modes .........................................................................................................52
Program.................................................................................................................52
Aperture priority - A ...............................................................................................52
Manual exposure - M ............................................................................................53
White balance .............................................................................................................54
Automatic white balance .......................................................................................54
Preset white balance .............................................................................................54
Names of parts
Camera body ...........................................................................................................................10
Viewfinder ................................................................................................................................12
Mode dial .................................................................................................................................12
Data panel ...............................................................................................................................13
LCD monitor display ................................................................................................................14
Getting up and running.........................................................................................................................15
Attaching the neck strap and lens cap ....................................................................................15
Changing batteries ..................................................................................................................16
Battery condition indicator .......................................................................................................17
Auto power save......................................................................................................................17
External power supplies (sold separately)...............................................................................18
Changing the CompactFlash card...........................................................................................18
Auto-recording mode - basic operation ................................................................................................20
Handling the camera ...............................................................................................................20
Setting the camera to record images automatically ................................................................21
Zoom lens and digital zoom ....................................................................................................22
Summary of Contents for DiMAGE S404
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