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Recording text
documents (TEXT)
documents (TEXT)
Mode dial:
The TEXT mode is suitable for
recording a document to emphasize its
character by the black and white
colors. The LCD screen also turns to
black and white, and the image is
recorded in the GIF format.
recording a document to emphasize its
character by the black and white
colors. The LCD screen also turns to
black and white, and the image is
recorded in the GIF format.
1
Set the mode dial to
.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu appears.
3
Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, [TEXT] with v/V.
with b/B, [TEXT] with v/V.
4
Record the image.
The number of images that you can
record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)
in TEXT mode*
record on a “Memory Stick” (4 MB)
in TEXT mode*
∗
The maximum number of recordable
images depends on the document
condition, such as the amount of text
portions.
images depends on the document
condition, such as the amount of text
portions.
To return to normal
recording mode
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step
3.
Image size
Number of images
1216×912
Approx. 19–95
1216 (3:2)
Approx. 22–95
1024×768
Approx. 26–95
640×480
Approx. 59–158
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Notes
• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you
• If the subject is not evenly illuminated, you
may be unable to record a clear image.
• Writing and reading data take more time
than normal recording.
• When the mode dial is set to
, images
can be recorded, but the image may be
bleached out or may be turned black.
bleached out or may be turned black.
• Remaining number of recordable images is
not displayed.
• The number of recordable images is the
same regardless of whether [
]
(P. QUALITY) is set to STANDARD or
FINE.
FINE.
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Recording still images
as uncompressed
files (TIFF)
as uncompressed
files (TIFF)
Mode dial:
/
Records the images without
compression, so the image does not
deteriorate. Images recorded in this
mode are suitable for printing with a
high-quality image. The JPEG
(compressed) format image is also
recorded with the TIFF format image.
compression, so the image does not
deteriorate. Images recorded in this
mode are suitable for printing with a
high-quality image. The JPEG
(compressed) format image is also
recorded with the TIFF format image.
1
Set the mode dial to
or
.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu appears.
3
Select [MODE] (REC MODE)
with b/B, [TIFF] with v/V.
with b/B, [TIFF] with v/V.
4
Record the image.
The number of images that you
can record on a “Memory Stick”
(4 MB) in TIFF mode is approx. 1.
The number of images that you
can record on a “Memory Stick”
(4 MB) in TIFF mode is approx. 1.
To return to normal
recording mode
recording mode
Select [NORMAL] with v/V in step
3.
Notes
• JPEG images are recorded in the image
• JPEG images are recorded in the image
size selected by the [
] (IMAGE SIZE)
menu (page 43). TIFF images are recorded
in [1216×912] size other than when [1216
(3:2)] is selected.
in [1216×912] size other than when [1216
(3:2)] is selected.
• Writing data takes more time than in
normal recording.
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Creating Clip Motion
Files
Files
Mode dial:
Clip Motion is an animation function
that plays back still images in
succession. The images are stored in
GIF format, which is convenient for
creating home pages or attaching
images to an e-mail.
that plays back still images in
succession. The images are stored in
GIF format, which is convenient for
creating home pages or attaching
images to an e-mail.
1
Set the mode dial to SET UP.
The setup screen appears.
The setup screen appears.
2
Select [
] (CAMERA) with
v
/V, [MOVING IMAGE] with
B
/v/V, [CLIP MOTION] with
v
/V, then press z.
3
Set the mode dial to
.
4
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
The menu appears.
5
Select [
] (IMAGE SIZE)
with b/B, the desired mode
with v/V.
with v/V.
NORMAL (160×120)
Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can
be recorded. This is suitable for
use on home pages, etc.
Clip Motion of up to 10 frames can
be recorded. This is suitable for
use on home pages, etc.
MOBILE (80×72)
Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can
be recorded. This is suitable for
use with portable data terminals.
Clip Motion of up to 2 frames can
be recorded. This is suitable for
use with portable data terminals.
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Record the image for the first
frame.
frame.
Before carrying out step
8, the
images are temporarily stored in
memory. These images are not
recorded on the “Memory Stick”,
yet.
memory. These images are not
recorded on the “Memory Stick”,
yet.
7
Record the image for the next
frame.
Image recording can be repeated
up to the maximum number of
recordable frames.
frame.
Image recording can be repeated
up to the maximum number of
recordable frames.
8
Press z.
All the frame images are recorded
on the “Memory Stick”.
All the frame images are recorded
on the “Memory Stick”.
To delete some or all the
frame images while making
a Clip Motion recording
frame images while making
a Clip Motion recording
1
Press the control button b (7) in
step
step
6 or 7.
The recorded frame images are
played back in turn and stop at the
last image.
played back in turn and stop at the
last image.
2
Press MENU, and select [DELETE
LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then
press z.
LAST] or [DELETE ALL], then
press z.
3
Select [OK], then press z.
When [DELETE LAST] is selected
in step 2, each time you repeat
steps 1 through 3 the recorded
frame is deleted from the newest
one.
When [DELETE LAST] is selected
in step 2, each time you repeat
steps 1 through 3 the recorded
frame is deleted from the newest
one.
MAKING "CLIP MOTION"
The number of Clip Motion frames
that you can record on a “Memory
Stick” (4 MB)
that you can record on a “Memory
Stick” (4 MB)
∗
When recording 10 frames per Clip
Motion file
Motion file
Notes
• You cannot change the image size partway
• You cannot change the image size partway
through a Clip Motion recording.
• Reading and writing data take more time
than normal image recording.
• Due to the limitations of the GIF format,
the number of colors for Clip Motion
images is reduced to 256 colors or less.
Therefore, the picture quality may
deteriorate for some images.
images is reduced to 256 colors or less.
Therefore, the picture quality may
deteriorate for some images.
• The file size is reduced in MOBILE mode,
so the picture quality deteriorates.
• GIF files not created on this camera may
not be displayed correctly.
• All the frame images are immediately
recorded on the “Memory Stick” if the
mode dial is switched or the power is
turned off.
mode dial is switched or the power is
turned off.
Image size
Number of
images
NORMAL (160×120)
Approx. 20*
MOBILE (80×72)
Approx. 200
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Adjusting the
exposure
(EXPOSURE)
exposure
(EXPOSURE)
Mode dial:
/
/
Adjusts the exposure value which is set
in the automatic adjustment.
in the automatic adjustment.
1
Set the mode dial to
,
or
.
2
Press MENU.
The menu appears.
3
Select [
] (EV) with b/B, the
desired exposure value with
v
v
/V.
Adjust the exposure value while
checking the brightness of the
background.
You can select values ranging from
+2.0 EV to –2.0 EV in steps of 1/3
EV.
checking the brightness of the
background.
You can select values ranging from
+2.0 EV to –2.0 EV in steps of 1/3
EV.
Note
If a subject is under extremely bright or dark
situations, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
If a subject is under extremely bright or dark
situations, or the flash is used, the exposure
adjustment may not be effective.
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Tips
Normally, the camera automatically
adjusts the exposure. If the color of the
image is too dark or bright as illustrated
below, we recommend that you adjust the
exposure manually. When recording a
backlighted subject or a subject in the
snow, set it toward +, and when recording
a dark subject with fully displayed on the
LCD screen, set it toward –.
Normally, the camera automatically
adjusts the exposure. If the color of the
image is too dark or bright as illustrated
below, we recommend that you adjust the
exposure manually. When recording a
backlighted subject or a subject in the
snow, set it toward +, and when recording
a dark subject with fully displayed on the
LCD screen, set it toward –.
Set the exposure
toward +
toward +
Set the exposure
toward –
toward –
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