L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 1 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Using the Manuals The following two manuals are included with your Caplio 500SE. “Camera User Guide” (This booklet) This guide explains the usage and functions of the camera. It also explains how to install the provided software on your computer. * The “Camera User Guide” (English edition) is available from the provided CD-ROM as a PDF file.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 2 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Key Features Rugged camera body stands up to water, dust and shocks The camera body is water resistant (JIS protection grade 7, IEC IP67), dust resistant (JIS protection grade 6, IEC IP67) and shock resistant when dropped from a height of up to 1 meter. Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wideangle pictures The camera comes with a wide-angle optical zoom (3.0×) lens for a wide shooting range of between 28 mm and 85 mm*.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 3 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Large LCD monitor and optical viewfinder Depending on the subject and shooting conditions, you can use either the 2.5-inch LCD monitor or the real optical viewfinder to compose your shots. Taken pictures can be viewed on the large, bright LCD monitor. ADJ. (Adjust) button enables easier camera operations (P.56) The ADJ. button simplifies the camera setting procedures.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 4 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Direct printing without the use of a computer (P.98) A Direct Print-compatible printer can be connected to the camera with the USB cable to directly transfer images to the printer. This allows for easy printing without using a computer. You can also print reports and camera memos. Camera memos enable easy sorting, searching and management of images Load memo items preset with a computer and add them to shot still images.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 5 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Contents Using the Manuals......................................................................... 1 Key Features ................................................................................. 2 Contents ........................................................................................ 5 Basic Operations 11 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Getting Ready ...................................
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 6 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Advanced Operations 55 Read this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions. 1 Various Shooting Functions 56 Using the ADJ. Button ................................................................. 56 Settings by Mode ....................................................................................56 Changing the Text Density (SCENE) ......................................................
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 7 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM 4 Other Playback Functions 88 Playback Setting Menu................................................................ 88 Using the Menu .......................................................................................88 Displaying Photos in Order Automatically (SLIDE SHOW) ......... 89 Write-protecting Files (PROTECT) .............................................. 90 Protecting a File ...........................................
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 8 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Displaying a Settings Change Warning (SHTG STGS WARNG.)........................................................ 122 Changing the USB Setting (USB CONNECTION)..................... 123 Enlarging Icon Display (ENLGE PHOTO ICON) ....................... 125 Registering the Power-on Settings (REG. MY SETTINGS) ...... 126 Changing the Startup Settings (START SETTINGS) ................
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 9 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Making Advanced Bluetooth® Settings...................................... 175 Registering an Authentication Passkey for a Device (PASS KEY) .......175 Changing the Number of Discoverable Devices (SEARCH COUNT) ...176 Connecting to Several Devices at the Same Time (MASTER/SLAVE)............................................................................177 Selecting the Size of Images to Be Sent (IMAGE FILE SIZE) ..............
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 10 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Specifying a Destination on the Camera Beforehand ............... 219 Hiding the [SEND TO] Screen (SEND CONDITION) ............................219 Specifying a Destination (SEND TO) ....................................................220 11 Appendices 221 Troubleshooting......................................................................... 221 Error Messages........................................................................
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 11 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Basic Operations If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. Packing List ......................... 12 Names of Parts .................... 14 How to Use the Mode Dial ... 16 LCD Monitor Display........... 17 Getting Ready...................... 20 Basic Shooting .................... 32 Playing Back Images .......... 46 Deleting Files....................... 51 Changing the Display with the DISP. Button...........
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 12 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Packing List Open the package and make sure all the items are included. Caplio 500SE If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 12 The serial number of the camera is provided on the bottom face of the camera. USB Cable Used to connect the camera to a computer or Direct Printcompatible printer.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 13 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Camera User Guide Optional Accessories AC Adapter (AC-4d) (This booklet) Warranty Safety Precautions Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) Battery Charger (BJ-2e) Caplio Software CD-ROM The provided software and the “Software User Guide” are included on this CD-ROM. Wide Conversion Lens (DW-5) Soft Case (SC-500) Rechargeable Battery Set (BS-3e) Includes the rechargeable battery (DB-43) and battery charger (BJ-2e).
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 14 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Names of Parts Camera If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 14 Front View 2 1 3 4 5 6 11 12 9 10 7 8 Item Name Refer to 1 Shutter Release Button P.34 2 Mode Dial P.16 3 Flash P.39 4 AF Window - 5 Accessory Shoe P.237 6 Viewfinder P.32 7 Terminal Cover P.99, 149 8 Lens P.32 9 Flash Compensation - 10 AF Auxiliary Light - 11 USB Terminal P.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 15 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Rear View 3 2 5 6 7 1 13 14 15 16 8 9 12 11 19 18 17 Item Name Refer to 1 LCD Monitor P.17 2 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.35, 39 3 Viewfinder P.32 4 Battery/Card Cover P.25, 27 5 Power Button P.29 6 Z (Wide-angle)/9 (Thumbnail Display) Button P.37, 48 7 z (Telephoto)/8 (Enlarged View) Button P.37, 48 8 !/SCENE Button P.40 9 $/F (Flash) Button P.39 10 MENU/OK Button P.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 16 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM How to Use the Mode Dial Turn the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting or recording. Turn the mode dial to the symbol of the function you want to use. CAL S If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 16 1 Mode Dial Symbols and Descriptions Symbol 5 Function Description Still Image Mode Allows you to shoot still images.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 17 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM LCD Monitor Display Example of LCD Monitor Display when Shooting Pictures 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 26 10 27 28 20 11 21 22 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 Movie Mode 23 24 25 Still Image Mode Item Name Refer to Item Name Refer to 1 Flash P.39 15 Color Depth P.72 2 Macro Shooting P.38 16 Exposure Compensation P.78 3 Self-timer P.45 17 ISO Setting P.81 4 Mode Types P.16, 40 18 Date Imprint P.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 18 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • The number of remaining shots available may differ from the actual number of shots, depending on the subject.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 19 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Battery Level Indication A battery mark appears at the lower right of the LCD monitor to indicate the battery level. Recharge the battery before it is depleted or exchange with new batteries. Battery Mark Description Green The battery level begins to drop. Recharging is recommended. Recharging the battery or exchanging with new batteries is recommended. The battery level is low. Recharge the battery.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 20 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Getting Ready Turn the power on and get ready to shoot. Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 20 • If you have already used this camera, make sure it is turned off before inserting or removing the battery. • For information on how to turn the camera off, see P.29.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 21 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Number of shots you can take --------------------------------------------------------------• Approximate number of shots you can take on a single charge Battery Type Rechargeable Battery (DB-43) Number of Shots (Normal Mode) approx. 400 Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The nickel-hydrogen batteries available in stores are not factory-charged.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 22 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM SD Memory Card (available in stores) If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 22 You can store still images you have taken either in the camera’s internal memory or on an SD memory card (available in stores). The internal memory capacity is 26 MB. To record a lot of still images, movies or sounds at high resolutions, use a high-capacity SD memory card.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 23 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Note --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. • For information on switching between the SD memory card and internal memory during playback, see P.47. • Movie and sound recording time and the maximum number of still pictures varies depending on the capacity of the SD memory card. (GP.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 24 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Charging the Rechargeable Battery (sold separately) The rechargeable battery needs to be charged before use. If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 1 Insert the battery, making sure that the and markings on the battery match those on the battery charger. • The battery label should face up.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 25 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Loading the Battery and SD Memory Card 1 2 3 Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Make sure the SD memory card is facing the right way and then push the card all the way in until it clicks. • The rechargeable battery may be inserted first. Insert the rechargeable battery. • Lift the latch with the battery and insert the battery all the way into the battery compartment.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 26 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM 4 If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 26 Close the battery/card cover and turn the knob toward the L mark. Removing the SD Memory Card Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Push in the SD memory card and gently release to eject it. Pull the card out of the camera. Removing the Rechargeable Battery Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 27 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Using the AC Adapter (sold separately) AC Adapter Coupler AC Adapter 1 2 Turn the battery/card cover knob toward the M mark to open the cover. Lift the latch with the AC adapter coupler and insert the coupler all the way into the battery compartment. • Insert the AC adapter coupler all the way in until the latch locks. 3 AC Cable Connect the AC cable to the AC adapter and then plug the power cord into an outlet.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 28 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Caution----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 28 • Be sure to attach the AC cable and plug the power cord into the outlet firmly. • When you are not using the camera, unplug the AC adapter from the camera and the power outlet.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 29 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Turning the Power On/Off To turn the power on: 1 Press the power button. Using the Camera in Playback Mode • Pressing the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second turns on the camera in playback mode, allowing you to start playback at once. To turn the power off: 1 Press the power button.
L7360874_En_00_0_bookfile.book Page 30 Friday, October 13, 2006 12:56 PM Setting the Language If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section. 30 When the power is turned on for the first time, the language setting screen appears (for the LCD monitor display language). After setting the language, go on to the date/time setting (for printing the date and time on your photos). You can shoot without these settings. However, be sure to set the language, and the date/time later.