Ricoh GX200 Manuel d'utilisateur

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98Various Shooting Functions11Turn the mode dial to SCENE.• The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the pi

99Various Shooting Functions1Setting the mode dial to MY1/MY2/MY3 allows you to shoot with preset settings. Use [Reg. My Settings] on the setup menu t

100Various Shooting Functions1Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode to display the shooting menu. The shooting menu can be used to set the followi

101Various Shooting Functions1(*1)This setting cannot be displayed when the mode dial is set to M.(*2)This setting can be displayed only when the mode

102Various Shooting Functions1When Mode Dial is Set to SCENEWhen the mode dial is set to SCENE, the displayed items differ depending on the selected s

103Various Shooting Functions11Press the MENU/OK button in shooting mode.• The shooting menu is displayed.• In scene mode, press the ! button once or

104Various Shooting Functions1Changing the display ----------------------------------------------------------------------Press the # button to select

105Various Shooting Functions1The file size of a shot still image depends on the picture quality mode and image size settings. For movies, choose the

106Various Shooting Functions1Movies• You can also choose the number of frames for movies. (GP.152)Note ----------------------------------------------

107Various Shooting Functions11Displaying the shooting menu.• For the operating procedure, see P.103.2Press the " button to select [Pic Quality/S

9Changing the Display with the DISP. Button ... 64About the Electronic Level ...

108Various Shooting Functions1When you shoot the subject in the default focusing mode, the camera focuses automatically with Auto Focus (AF).Select fr

109Various Shooting Functions1If the camera fails to focus automatically, you can focus manually (MF: Manual Focus).Manual focus enables shooting at a

110Various Shooting Functions15Press and hold the MENU/OK button as required.• Pressing and holding the MENU/OK button enlarges only the center of the

111Various Shooting Functions1You can change the exposure metering modes (the range to use for metering) used to determine the exposure value.There ar

112Various Shooting Functions1With multi-shot, you can shoot consecutive images.Multi-shot has the following three modes:ContinuousPictures continue t

113Various Shooting Functions11Displaying the shooting menu.• For the operating procedure, see P.103.2Press the " button to select [Continuous Mo

114Various Shooting Functions1 M-Cont (M Multi-Shot)5Compose your picture and then press and hold the shutter release button.• The camera memorizes th

115Various Shooting Functions1• The storage capacity of images in the multi-shot mode with the internal memory are as shown in the table below.[Pic Qu

116Various Shooting Functions1While a still image (16 frames in an image file) taken with S-Cont or M-Cont is displayed, you can enlarge any one of th

117Various Shooting Functions1You can change the picture quality of an image, including the contrast, sharpness, color and color depth.You can select

10Shooting with Multi-Shot (Continuous/S-Cont/M-Cont) ... 112Viewing an S-Cont or M-Cont Still Image in Enlarged Display Mode...116Setting

118Various Shooting Functions14Press the MENU/OK button.• If you selected a setting other than [Normal], the symbol appears on the screen.Note -------

119Various Shooting Functions11Displaying the shooting menu.• For the operating procedure, see P.103.2Press the " button to select [Image Setting

120Various Shooting Functions11Displaying the shooting menu.• For the operating procedure, see P.103.2Press the " button to select [Image Setting

121Various Shooting Functions18Press the MENU/OK button.• The symbol appears on the screen.Note ------------------------------------------------------

122Various Shooting Functions11Displaying the shooting menu.• For the operating procedure, see P.103.2Press the " button to select [Image Setting

123Various Shooting Functions1You can automatically correct image distortion while shooting by setting [Distortion Corr.] to [On].1Displaying the shoo

124Various Shooting Functions1You can adjust the light intensity of internal flash. You can set the light intensity from -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in increme

125Various Shooting Functions1You can set the internal flash amount when the flash mode is set to [Manual Flash] (GP.51). The flash amount can be set

126Various Shooting Functions1You can select the timing for which the flash fires from the two settings shown below. The default setting at the time o

127Various Shooting Functions1The auto bracketing function automatically shoots three consecutive shots at three exposure levels based on the set expo

113 Other Playback Functions 155Playback Menu... 155Using the Menu...

128Various Shooting Functions1The white balance bracket function automatically records three images - a reddish image, a bluish image, and an image of

129Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• This function is no

130Various Shooting Functions1When [CL-BKT] is selected and a still image is shot, the camera records three images – a black-and-white image, a color

131Various Shooting Functions15Press the shutter release button to shoot the picture.• When [CL-BKT B&W (TE)] is set to [On] (GP.211), a black-and

132Various Shooting Functions1This function allows you to set noise reduction to be carried out with priority when shooting still images.1Displaying t

133Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When noise reductio

134Various Shooting Functions1You can set the camera to automatically take pictures at fixed intervals.You can set the shooting interval from 5 second

135Various Shooting Functions1Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The interval shooting

136Various Shooting Functions1You can insert the date (YY/MM/DD) or the date and time (YY/MM/DD hh:mm) at the lower right of a still image.1Displaying

137Various Shooting Functions1You can prevent camera shake by turning on the camera shake correction function.At the time of purchase, the camera shak

12Changing the ISO Auto-High Setting (ISO Auto-High) ... 194Assigning a Function to the Function Button (Set Fn1/2 Button) ...

138Various Shooting Functions1The exposure setting enables you to select the brightness level for your picture. Normally, if your subject is centered,

139Various Shooting Functions14Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button.• The setting appears on the screen.Caution---------------------------------

140Various Shooting Functions1Adjust the white balance so that a white subject will appear white.At purchase, the white balance mode is set to [Auto].

141Various Shooting Functions14Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button.• The symbol appears on the screen.Caution----------------------------------

142Various Shooting Functions11In shooting mode, press the ADJ. lever.2Press the ADJ. lever left or right, or press the #$ buttons until the white bal

143Various Shooting Functions11In shooting mode, press the ADJ. lever.2Press the ADJ. lever left or right, or press the #$ buttons until the white bal

144Various Shooting Functions1The white balance mode color tone set in [White Balance] (GP.140) can be corrected to green, magenta, blue or amber. Aft

145Various Shooting Functions14Press the MENU/OK button.• The symbol appears on the screen.Caution----------------------------------------------------

146Various Shooting Functions1ISO sensitivity indicates how sensitive film is to light. A greater value means higher sensitivity. High sensitivity is

147Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• Images shot with a

13For Macintosh... 233Downloading Images to Your Computer ...

148Various Shooting Functions1To return the shooting menu settings to their defaults, follow the steps below.1Turn the mode dial to 5.2Press the MENU/

149Various Shooting Functions1Depending on the set aperture value, the image may be overexposed and the [!AE] symbol will appear when shooting in part

150Various Shooting Functions1You can switch shooting modes in my settings mode (GP.99) without turning the mode dial.1Turn the mode dial to MY1/MY2/M

151Shooting/Playing Back Movies22 Shooting/Playing Back MoviesYou can shoot movies with sound.You can set the image size to 640 × 480 or 320 × 240 pix

152Shooting/Playing Back Movies2Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The flash cannot

153Shooting/Playing Back Movies2Movie frames----------------------------------------------------------------------------------Movies consist of many f

154Shooting/Playing Back Movies2To playback movies, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last movie shot is displayed.• The fir

155Other Playback Functions33 Other Playback FunctionsPress the MENU/OK button in playback mode to display the playback menu. The playback menu allows

156Other Playback Functions31Press the 6 (Playback) button to select the playback mode.2Press the MENU/OK button.• The playback menu appears.3Press th

157Other Playback Functions3You can display the recorded still images and movie files sequentially on the screen. This is called a slide show. To view

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158Other Playback Functions3You can protect files from being accidentally deleted.Caution-------------------------------------------------------------

159Other Playback Functions3Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To unprotect a file, di

160Other Playback Functions3To protect selected files all at once, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Press the 9 (Thumbnail Displ

161Other Playback Functions3The still images recorded on an SD memory card can be printed out if you take them to a store that offers a digital camera

162Other Playback Functions3Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------To remove the DPOF sett

163Other Playback Functions3To make the DPOF settings for selected still images all at once, follow the steps below.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Pr

164Other Playback Functions3You can reduce the image size of a shot still image to create a new file with a different image size.Caution--------------

165Other Playback Functions35Press the !" buttons to select [1280] or [640].6Press the MENU/OK button.• Messages appear during the correction pro

166Other Playback Functions3You can copy all movies, still images, and sound data stored in the internal memory onto an SD memory card at once.1Turn t

167Other Playback Functions3You can straighten rectangular objects, such as a message board or business card, shot at an angle, to make them look as i

Basic OperationsIf you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Packing List...16Camera System an

168Other Playback Functions3Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The image size does n

169Other Playback Functions3You can use either [Auto] or [Manual] mode to correct the brightness and contrast in still images you have shot and then r

170Other Playback Functions35Press the !" buttons to select [Auto] and press the $ button.• The [Level Compensation] screen appears. The original

171Other Playback Functions35Press the !" buttons to select [Manual] and press the $ button.• The [Level Compensation] screen appears. The origin

172Other Playback Functions3• Example 2) To correct an overexposed or underexposed image: If the image in overexposed, move the left point to the righ

173Other Playback Functions3This function allows you to correct the green, magenta, blue and amber color tones in still images you have taken and then

174Other Playback Functions36Press the MENU/OK button.• Messages appear during the correction process, and then the corrected image is recorded. The o

175Other Playback Functions3You can view files you have taken on a TV screen. The camera displays everything on the TV screen just as it would on the

176Other Playback Functions36Press the POWER button or the 6 (Playback) button for more than one second to turn the camera on.Caution-----------------

177Direct Printing44 Direct PrintingThe direct print standard enables direct printing from a camera to a printer by connecting them via a USB cable. P

16If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Open the package and make sure all the items are included.* The actual appearance

178Direct Printing4Connect your camera to a printer using the USB cable provided.1Make sure that the camera is off.2Open the terminal cover.3Connect y

179Direct Printing4You can print still images from the camera with a PictBridge-compatible printer.Still images are sent from the internal memory when

180Direct Printing47Press the !" buttons to select an item, and then press the $ button to display the detailed options screen.• When [Connecting

181Direct Printing4Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• To specify the settings as the

182Direct Printing48Press the !" buttons to set the number of copies to print.9Repeat Steps 7 and 8 to select all the still images to be printed

183Changing Camera Settings55 Changing Camera SettingsYou can change the camera settings by displaying the setup menu from the shooting menu (GP.100)

184Changing Camera Settings5* The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera.1Press the MENU/OK button.• The shooting menu (or

185Changing Camera Settings56Press the MENU/OK button.• The setup menu disappears and the camera is ready for shooting or playback.• The setup menu ma

186Changing Camera Settings5If the error message [Card Error] is displayed when an SD memory card is loaded into the camera or the card has been used

187Changing Camera Settings5If the error message [Format internal memory] is displayed, you must format the internal memory prior to use.Caution------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.17Caution---------------------------------------------------------------------------

188Changing Camera Settings5To adjust the brightness of the picture display, follow the steps below.1Display the setup menu.• For the operating proced

189Changing Camera Settings5When using the optional wide conversion lens (DW-6) or tele conversion lens (TC-1), it is necessary to set which lens will

190Changing Camera Settings54Press the MENU/OK button.When [WIDE[DW-6]] or [TELE[TC-1]] is selected:• When the power is turned on with a conversion le

191Changing Camera Settings5The My Settings function allows you to easily shoot with your desired settings.You can register three groups of settings a

192Changing Camera Settings5Settings Saved with My Settings Function* [Set Fn1/2 Button] is saved in My Settings only when [Fn Set. My Set.] is set to

193Changing Camera Settings5Step zooming allows you to set the focal length of the zoom so that it stops at five levels (24, 28, 35, 50, 72 mm*).* Equ

194Changing Camera Settings5You can change the upper limit of the ISO setting for [Auto-Hi] (Auto high sensitivity) (GP.146) in [ISO Setting] on the s

195Changing Camera Settings5When a function is assigned to the two Fn (Function) buttons, you can easily change the shooting menu setting, or switchin

196Changing Camera Settings5To assign a function to the Fn1/Fn2 button, follow the steps below.1Display the setup menu.• For the operating procedure,

197Changing Camera Settings5You can set whether the functions assigned to the Fn1/Fn2 buttons with [Set Fn1/2 Button] (GP.77) are saved with [Reg. My

This manual provides information on how to use the shooting and playback functions of this product, as well as warnings on its use.To make the best us

18If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.About GX200 VF KIT----------------------------------------------------------------

198Changing Camera Settings5The following five operation sounds are made during camera operation.Note ------------------------------------------------

199Changing Camera Settings5You can change the operation sound volume.To change the operation sound volume, follow the steps below.1Display the setup

200Changing Camera Settings5When any of a number of shooting functions is assigned to the ADJ. lever, you can display the screen for that function wit

201Changing Camera Settings5In ADJ. mode (GP.72), you usually press the MENU/OK button or the ADJ. lever to set a setting.When [ADJ Shutter] is set to

202Changing Camera Settings5When [Level Setting] is set to on, the camera uses a level indicator and sounds to let you know whether the image is level

203Changing Camera Settings5You can set whether to use the AF auxiliary light when shooting with auto focus.When [AF Aux. Light] is set to [On], the A

204Changing Camera Settings5This function allows you to crop and record a shot image. Conventional digital zoom enlarges a portion of an image to a se

205Changing Camera Settings53Press the !" buttons to select [Auto Resize].4Press the MENU/OK button.5With the camera ready to shoot, press the 8

206Changing Camera Settings5If you do not operate the camera for a set period of time, it shuts off automatically to conserve battery power (Auto Powe

207Changing Camera Settings5When you attach the viewfinder (VF-1), you can set whether the playback screen will display on the picture display or the

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.19Optional AccessoriesAC Adapter (AC-4c)Used for power supply from a household outle

208Changing Camera Settings5Immediately after you press the shutter release button and take a still image, the image taken is displayed on the screen

209Changing Camera Settings5You can set the camera to automatically rotate the image during playback according to the position of the camera.When [Aut

210Changing Camera Settings5Caution------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• The playback image is n

211Changing Camera Settings5When [Auto Bracket] is set to [CL-BKT] and a still image is shot (GP.130), the camera records three images - a black-and-w

212Changing Camera Settings5When shooting with [Pic Quality/Size] set to RAW mode (GP.105), a JPEG file associated with the RAW format file (.DNG file

213Changing Camera Settings5When you shoot a still image, it is stored on an SD memory card or in the internal memory with a consecutively numbered fi

214Changing Camera Settings5Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• When data is recorded

215Changing Camera Settings5You can shoot still images with the time or date stamped onto the picture.The date/time setting on the setup menu is expla

216Changing Camera Settings5You can change the language displayed on the picture display.The default setting varies depending on where you purchased t

217Changing Camera Settings5You can view your still images and movies on a television screen by connecting your camera to a television with the AV cab

20If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

2186Downloading Images to Your Computer6 Downloading Images to Your ComputerRefer to P.233 for Macintosh.You can download images to a computer using e

2196Downloading Images to Your ComputerThe following environments are necessary for using the supplied CD-ROM.Please check your computer, or the compu

2206Downloading Images to Your ComputerOnce you insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive, the installer screen appears automatically.CD-ROM Setu

2216Downloading Images to Your ComputerThe following software will be installed:Caution---------------------------------------------------------------

2226Downloading Images to Your ComputerHere is an example of the Windows XP screen.1Start your computer and insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM d

2236Downloading Images to Your Computer5Confirm where you want to install and then click [Next].• The [Select Program Folder] screen appears.6Confirm

2246Downloading Images to Your ComputerThe following software will be installed:DeskTopBinder Lite is used for managing business documents. As well as

2256Downloading Images to Your Computer2Click [Installing DeskTopBinder Lite].• After a few moments, the [Welcome to the InstallShield Wizard for Capl

2266Downloading Images to Your ComputerYou can check folders and files on the CD-ROM. The CD-ROM contains not only the software installed by clicking

2276Downloading Images to Your Computer3Double-click the [Acrobat] folder.4Double-click the [English] folder.5Double-click [ar500enu] (ar500enu.exe).•

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.21Removing/attaching the ring cap --------------------------------------------------

2286Downloading Images to Your Computer1Click [Start] on the Windows task bar.2Select [Settings]-[Control Panel] ([Control Panel] for XP/Vista).3Doubl

2296Downloading Images to Your ComputerAfter installing the software on your computer, connect your camera to the computer.1Make sure the camera power

2306Downloading Images to Your ComputerYou can download images from the camera to a computer without having to use software.1Make sure that the camera

2316Downloading Images to Your ComputerDownloading Images from an SD Memory Card----------------------------------It is possible to download images fr

2326Downloading Images to Your ComputerPerform the following operations when disconnecting the camera from your computer. (The display is an example o

2336Downloading Images to Your ComputerRefer to P.218 for Windows.This camera supports the following Macintosh operating systems.• Mac OS 9.0 to 9.2.2

2346Downloading Images to Your Computer4From the displayed drive, copy a file to the desired location.• The figure below shows the folder configuratio

2357Appendices7 AppendicesIf an error message is displayed on the screen, take the corresponding action.TroubleshootingError MessagesError Message Cau

2367AppendicesCamera TroubleshootingPower SupplyProblem Cause Solution Refer toThe camera does not turn on.Battery is not loaded or is exhausted.Load

2377AppendicesCannot charge the rechargeable battery.Rechargeable battery has reached the end of its useful life.Replace with a new rechargeable batte

22If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Camera System and AccessoriesCable Switch(CA-1)Soft Case(SC-45)Hood & Adapter(

2387AppendicesAlthough the camera is set to auto focus, it is unable to focus.The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth. -The subject is no

2397AppendicesEven though the flash fired, the picture is dark.The distance to the subject exceeds the flash range.Get closer to your subject and shoo

2407AppendicesThe level indicator is not displayed.[Level Setting] is set to [Off] or [Sound].Set [Level Setting] to [Display] or [Disp + Snd].P.202Th

2417AppendicesThe picture display turned off.Battery is exhausted. When using the dedicated rechargeable battery or AAA nickel-metal hydride batteries

2427AppendicesOther ProblemsProblem Cause Solution Refer toCannot load the SD memory card.The card is facing the wrong way. Load correctly. P.37The ca

2437AppendicesFor details about the software, refer to the “Software User Guide” (PDF file).When software for your Ricoh digital camera is used on a c

2447Appendices3Click the [Exceptions] tab.4Check that the software is in [Programs and Services].5Click [Add Program] to add software that uses the ne

2457AppendicesSpecificationsImage Sensor Approx. 12.1 million effective pixels (Approx. 12.4 million total pixels), 1/1.7" CCDLens Focal Length 5

2467AppendicesNumber of Recorded PixelsStill Image 4000 × 3000, 3984 × 2656, 2992 × 2992, 3264 × 2448, 2592 × 1944, 2048 × 1536, 1280 × 960, 640 × 480

2477Appendices*1 The picture quality mode that can be set varies depending on the image size.*2 A JPEG file in Normal 640 or in Fine/Normal mode with

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.23CameraFront ViewItem Name Refer to1 Up-down Dial P.262 Mode Dial P.253 Shutter Rel

2487AppendicesThe following table shows the approximate number of images that can be recorded in the internal memory and onto an SD memory card at var

2497AppendicesThe GX200 can be used with the items (sold separately) listed below.• Before using an optional accessory, see the documentation that cam

2507AppendicesWhen shooting or viewing still images for a long time, or when connecting to your computer, use of the AC adapter (sold separately) is r

2517AppendicesMake sure the camera is turned off before disconnecting the AC adapter.1Unplug the power plug from the outlet.2Slide the release lever t

2527AppendicesThe camera has a hot shoe, allowing you to attach an external flash (available in stores).1Close the flash cover (GP.23).2With the camer

2537AppendicesTurning the camera off resets some function settings to their defaults.The table below indicates whether or not the function is reset to

2547Appendices*The default setting varies depending on where you purchased the camera.Items set with the setup menuLCD Brightness O -Conversion Lens O

2557AppendicesUsing Your Camera AbroadAC Adapter (Model AC-4c), Battery Charger (Model BJ-6)This AC adapter and the battery charger can be used in reg

2567AppendicesCautions on Use• This product was manufactured for use in the country in which it was purchased. The warranty is only valid in the count

2577AppendicesCare• Please note that if fingerprints, dirt, etc. get onto the lens, picture quality will suffer.• When dust or dirt does get on the le

24If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Rear ViewItem Name Refer to1 Picture Display P.282 Auto Focus/Flash Lamp P.39, 46,

2587Appendices1. This product is backed by a limited warranty. During the warranty period mentioned in the Warranty supplied with your camera, any def

2597AppendicesINFORMATION TO THE USERUSA FCC Part15 Class BThe equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital dev

260AAC adapter ... 19, 250Acrobat Reader ... 226ADJ Lever Set.1, 2, 3, 4 ... 200ADJ Shutter ...

261HHandstrap ... 16Histogram ... 70Hood & adapter ... 19, 249Ho

262Shooting menu ... 100Shutter release button ... 23, 43Skew Correction ... 94, 167Slide Show ...

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If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.25Set the mode dial to the desired mode before shooting still images or movies.1Turn

26If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.You can use the up-down dial and ADJ. lever to easily perform various operations t

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.27Scene Mode(Scene Mode selection screen)Same as !" buttons. Same as #$ buttons

1Various symbols are used throughout this instruction manual and on the product to prevent physical harm to you or other people and damage to property

28If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Example of Picture Display when Shooting PicturesPicture Display99999999+0 .7+0.71

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.29Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

30If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Example of Picture Display During PlaybackNote -----------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.31Battery Level IndicationA battery symbol appears at the lower right of the picture

32If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Getting ReadyTurn the power on and get ready to shoot.Note -----------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.33Storage capacity of shots --------------------------------------------------------

34If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Formatting -----------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.35Write-protecting your images -----------------------------------------------------

36If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Insert the battery into the battery charger, making sure that the and marking

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.371Slide the release lever toward “OPEN” to open the battery/card cover.2Make sure t

2 Turn off the power immediately in the event of abnormalities such as smoke or unusual odors being emitted. Remove the battery as soon as possible,

38If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Loading the Specified Dry Cell Batteries (Available in Stores)Insert the batteries

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.39Turn the camera on.1Press the tabs on both sides of the lens cap, and remove the l

40If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Turn the camera off.1Press the POWER button.Caution-------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.411Turn the power on for the first time after purchase.• The language selection scre

42If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Press the !"#$ buttons to set the year, month, date and time.• Change the va

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.43Basic ShootingNow you are ready.1Hold the camera with both hands and lightly press

44If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Preventing camera shake-----------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.451Press the POWER button to turn the camera on, and turn the mode dial to 5.2Put th

46If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.3To take a picture with the subject in the foreground in focus against a backgroun

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.47Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

3Observe the following precautions to ensure safe use of this unit. Do not touch the internal components of the equipment if they become exposed as a

48If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1With the camera ready to shoot, press the z or Z button.• You can check the zoom

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.491With the camera ready to shoot, press the N button.• N is displayed momentarily a

50If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.• The macro shooting functions for scene mode are shown below.Scene Mode Macro Sho

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.51Flash Range for When the Flash Mode is Set to [Auto] (for when the ISO Setting is

52If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Select the timing at which the flash fires from [1stCurtain] or [2ndCurtain] in t

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.53• The flash shooting functions for scene mode are shown below.Caution-------------

54If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Turn the mode dial to 5.2Press the t (Self-timer) button.• The Self-timer symbol

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.55Playing Back Images1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The camera switches to playbac

56If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Caution---------------------------------------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.571Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last file recorded is displayed.2Press the 9

4The following two manuals are included with your GX200/GX200 VF KIT.The camera is provided with the Irodio Photo & Video Studio software that all

58If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.1Press the 6 (Playback) button.• The last file recorded is displayed.2Press the #$

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.59Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

60If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Deleting FilesYou can delete unwanted or failed files from the SD memory card or i

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.611Press the 6 (Playback) button.2Press the D (Delete) button.3Press the !" but

62If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Specifying Individual Files to be Deleted4Press the !"#$ buttons to select t

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.63Specifying a Range of Files to be Deleted4Press the ADJ. lever.• Press the ADJ. l

64If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Changing the Display with the DISP. ButtonPressing the DISP. button allows you to

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.65Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

66If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.White Saturation Highlights Display ----------------------------------------------

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.67When [Level Setting] is set to on in the setup menu or by pressing and holding the

5* The illustrations shown in this manual may differ from the actual items.Wide-angle zoom lens can capture wide-angle picturesThis camera has a compa

68If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.Level indicator displayWhen levelWhen level status cannot be determinedWhen tilted

If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.69Note -----------------------------------------------------------------------------

70If you are using the camera for the first time, read this section.When Histogram is on, a histogram appears in the lower right corner on the picture

Advanced OperationsRead this section when you want to learn more about the different camera functions.1 Various Shooting Functions ...722 Shooting/P

72Various Shooting Functions11 Various Shooting FunctionsYou can assign four shooting menu functions to the ADJ. lever. The fifth function (AE/AF Targ

73Various Shooting Functions13Press the !" buttons to select the setting.4Press the ADJ. lever or the MENU/OK button to set the setting.Functions

74Various Shooting Functions1By pressing the ADJ. lever, you can change the shading of text for shooting with [Text Mode] (GP.94) in scene mode.You ca

75Various Shooting Functions1By pressing the ADJ. lever, you can shift the target for the automatic exposure (AE) and/or the auto focus (AF) without h

76Various Shooting Functions16Half-press the shutter release button.• If [AE/AF] is selected, the Spot AE/Spot AF position is displayed.• If [AF] is s

77Various Shooting Functions1When functions are assigned to the Fn (Function) buttons with [Set Fn1/2 Button] on the setup menu (GP.195), you can easi

6Macro shooting (P.49) at 1 cm, plus close-up flash shooting (P.51) at 20 cm for wide-angle and 15 cm for telephoto shotsThe camera is equipped with c

78Various Shooting Functions1The functions that can be set with the Fn1/Fn2 button in scene mode differ from those in other shooting modes. The follow

79Various Shooting Functions1Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [AF/MF] (GP.195) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button during shooting allows you to switc

80Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• For information on h

81Various Shooting Functions1Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [AF/Snap] (GP.195) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button during shooting allows you to swi

82Various Shooting Functions1Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [AE Lock] (GP.195) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button during shooting allows you to loc

83Various Shooting Functions1Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [JPEG>RAW] (GP.195) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button when a [Pic Quality/Size] set

84Various Shooting Functions1Assigning the Fn1/Fn2 button to [Color>B&W] or [Color>TE] (GP.195) and then pressing the Fn1/Fn2 button with [I

85Various Shooting Functions1This function allows you to shift the target for the automatic exposure (AE) and/or the auto focus (AF) without having to

86Various Shooting Functions17Half-press the shutter release button.• If [AE/AF] is selected, the Spot AE/Spot AF position is displayed.• If [AF] is s

87Various Shooting Functions1Setting the mode dial to A (aperture priority mode) allows you to manually set the aperture value. Once the aperture valu

7Easily customize your favorite shooting settings with my settings mode (P.99)You can customize three groups of settings, and then turn the mode dial

88Various Shooting Functions11Turn the mode dial to A.• The mode symbol appears on the picture display, and the current aperture value is displayed in

89Various Shooting Functions1Setting the mode dial to M (manual exposure mode) allows you to manually set the aperture value and shutter speed.You can

90Various Shooting Functions11Turn the mode dial to M.• The mode symbol appears on the picture display, and the current aperture value, shutter speed,

91Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------• To increase the expo

92Various Shooting Functions1Setting the mode dial to P (program shift mode) allows you to shoot with a set combination of the aperture value and shut

93Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------The following is the p

94Various Shooting Functions1Setting the mode dial to SCENE allows you to select from among the following modes and shoot with settings automatically

95Various Shooting Functions1Note ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------For information on the

96Various Shooting Functions1When you want to change shooting menu in scene mode,or setup menu settings-----------------------------------------------

97Various Shooting Functions11Turn the mode dial to SCENE.• The camera is ready to shoot and the selected scene mode is displayed at the top of the pi