Praktica luxmedia 16-Z24S Manuel d'utilisateur

1• The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice.• Note that the example screens and product illust

10Quick Start BasicsWhat is a digital camera?DeleteA digital camera stores images on a memory card, so you can record and delete images a countless nu

100See page 19 for information about supported memory cards and how to load a memory card.Press the memory card and then release it. This will cause i

101• Discarding or Transferring Ownership of a Memory Card or the CameraThe format and delete functions of the camera do not actually delete files fro

102The tables in this section show the initial default settings on menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode when you reset the camera (page 91)

103“Set Up” Tab•PLAY Mode“PLAY” Tab“Set Up” Tab• The contents of the “Set Up” tab are the same in the REC mode and PLAY mode.Eye-Fi On / OffSoundsStar

104When things don’t go right... TroubleshootingProblem Possible Cause and Recommended ActionPower SupplyPower does not turn on.1)The battery may not

105The subject is out of focus in the recorded image.The image may not be focused properly. When composing the image, make sure the subject is located

106A recorded image was not saved.1)Camera power may have been turned off before the save operation was complete, which will result in the image not b

107PlaybackThe color of the playback image is different from what appears on the monitor screen when shooting.Sunlight or light from another source ma

108The time and date settings configured the first time after purchasing the camera are reset to their factory defaults when remove the camera’s batte

109Display MessagesALERTThe camera’s protection function may have activated because camera temperature is too high. Turn off the camera and wait until

11Your camera is packed with a powerful selection of features and functions to make recording of digital images easier, including the following three

110There are no printing images.Set up DPOF.There are currently no files specified for printing. Configure the required DPOF settings (page 73).This c

111SpecificationsFile Format Snapshots:JPEG (Exif Version 2.3); DCF 2.0 standard; DPOF compliantMovies:Motion JPEG AVI, IMA-ADPCM audio (monaural)Audi

112White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Fluorescent_1, Fluorescent_2, Tungsten, Manual WBSensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)Snapshots:Au

12Note that the battery of a newly purchased camera is not charged. Perform the steps below to load the battery into the camera and charge it.• Use on

13You can use either of the two following methods to charge the camera’s battery.• USB adapter• USB connection to a computer• To charge with the USB a

14• To charge using a USB connection to a computerThe battery loaded in the camera is charged whenever the camera is connected directly to a computer

152. With your computer turned on, connect the camera to it.The LED Lamp should light red, indicating that charging has started.The LED Lamp will go o

16NOTE• Even if you turn on the camera, the battery will continue to charge if there is a USB connection with a computer. In this case, however, LED L

17Checking Remaining Battery PowerAs battery power is consumed, a battery indicator on the monitor screen indicates remaining power as shown below. in

18The first time you load a battery into the camera, a screen appears for configuring the display language, date, and time settings. Failure to set th

19NOTE• Each country controls its local time offset and the use of summer time, and so they are subject to change.• Removing the battery from the came

2ContentsRead this first! . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Unpacking . . . . .

201. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn off the camera and then open the battery cover.Slide the battery cover slider towards OPEN and then open it as ind

21You need to format a new memory card before using it for the first time.1. Press [ON/OFF] (Power) to turn on the camera and then press [SET].2. Use

22• Take care to ensure that nothing is restricting or coming into contact with the lens as it extends. Holding the lens with your hand so it cannot e

23Your images will not come out clearly if you move the camera when you press the shutter button. When pressing the shutter button, be sure to hold th

241. Press [] (REC) to turn on the camera.The camera will enter the REC mode.Make sure is on the display. If it isn’t, see page 45.2. Point the came

254. Continuing to keep the camera still, press the shutter button the rest of the way down.This records the snapshot.• If the image does not focus...

26Use the following procedure to view snapshots on the camera’s monitor screen.• For information about how to play back movies, see page 60.1. Press [

27If memory becomes full, you can delete snapshots and movies you no longer need in order to free up storage and record more images.• In either the RE

281. Press [ ] (Delete).2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “Delete Images” and then press [SET].• This displays a image selection screen.3. Use [ ], [ ], [

29Operation• Never open the battery cover while the LED Lamp is flashing green. Doing so can result in the image you just shot being saved incorrectly

3• Using Scene Mode 45What is Scene Mode? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45• Some Sample Scene

30There are 5 modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Voice REC, Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Auto Mode, ART mode. Once turning the Mode

312. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want to change.* Snapshot image quality cannot be changed using the Control Panel.3. Use [ ] and [ ] to

32• PixelsA digital camera image is a collection of small dots called “pixels”. The more pixels there are in an image, the more detail there will be.

33Image Size Selection TipsNote that larger images have more pixels, so they take up more memory space.• For information about movie image size, see p

34• The initial factory default image size setting is “16M”.• Selecting “3:2” records images with an aspect ratio of 3:2, which matches the standard a

351. In the REC mode, press [ ] ( ) once.2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the flash setting you want and then press [SET].• If there are no indicators on

36NOTE• Take care so your fingers and the strap do not block the flash.• The desired effect may not be obtained when the subject is too far away or to

37With the Self-timer, pressing the shutter button starts a timer. The shutter is released and the image is shot after a fixed amount of time.1. In th

38The Silent mode automatically disables flash, mutes operation tones, and configures other settings to avoid disturbing others around you. It comes i

39Your camera provides you with 24X optical zoom (that changes the lens focal distance), which can be used in combination with digital zoom (that digi

4•Printing 72Printing Snapshots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72Using DPOF to Specify Im

40If you hold the zoom controller towards (Telephoto), the zoom operation will stop when the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum. Momentarily re

41Recording Movie Images and Audio1. Configure the quality setting for the movie (page 34).The length of the movie you can record will depend on the q

42NOTE• Spending a long time using movie recording will cause the camera to become slightly warm to the touch. This is normal and does not indicate ma

43Voice REC lets you record audio only, without a snapshot or movie.1. In the REC mode, press [SET].2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the bottom Control Pa

441. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to display the Voice REC file you want to play. is displayed in place of an image for a Voice REC file.2. Press

45Using Scene ModeScene Mode provides you with a collection of sample “scenes” that show a variety of different types of shooting conditions. When you

464. Press [SET] to configure the camera with the settings for the currently selected scene.This returns to the REC mode.• The settings of the scene y

47Advanced SettingsThe following are menu operations you can use to configure various camera settings.• REC mode menu contents and operations are diff

48NOTE• [ ] (Delete) provides a helpful way to navigate around tabs and menus.– Pressing [ ] (Delete) while a tab is selected will display the viewfin

49Procedure[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Focus*1The focus range is the distance from the lens surface.*2 The minimum changes along with the opt

5As you unpack your camera, check to make sure that all items shown below are included. If anything is missing, contact your original retailer.Unpacki

50To focus with manual focus1. On the monitor screen, compose the image so the subject you want to focus on is within the yellow boundary.2. Watching

512. Keeping the shutter button half-pressed (which maintains the focus setting), move the camera to compose the image.3. When you are ready to shoot

52Procedure[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab AF AreaIMPORTANT!• Selecting “ Tracking” can cause vibration and noise to occur due to lens operation

53When shooting people, the face tracking feature detects the faces of up to eight individuals and adjusts focus and brightness accordingly.1. In the

54Procedure[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab BurstWhile Burst is turned on, images are continually recorded until memory becomes full, as long as y

55NOTE• Stabilizer is disabled during movie recording.• ISO sensitivity, aperture, and shutter speed do not appear on the monitor screen when you half

56Procedure[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU REC Tab Icon HelpWhile Icon Help is turned on, a textual description will appear on the display for certain ic

57Procedure[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab Quality (Snapshot)• The “Fine” setting helps to bring out details when shooting a finely detailed im

58Procedure[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab White BalanceYou can adjust white balance to match the source of light available where you are shootin

59Procedure[ ] (REC) [SET] MENU Quality Tab ISOISO sensitivity is a measure of sensitivity to light.• “Auto” ISO sensitivity always is applied for

6The numbers in parentheses indicate the pages where each item is explained.• CameraGeneral Guide1 2 3 4 5 6 789[ ][SET][ ][ ][ ]1018 17 16 15

60Viewing Snapshots and MoviesSee page 26 for the procedure for viewing snapshots.1. Press [ ] (PLAY) and then use [ ] and [ ] to display the movie yo

611. In the PLAY mode, use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through the images until the one you want is displayed.2. Slide the zoom controller towards to zoom

621. Use the AV cable that comes with the camera to connect it to the TV.• Make sure that you insert the cable connector into the USB/AV port until yo

63NOTE• Audio is monaural.• Certain TVs may cut off part of the images.• All icons and indicators that appear on the monitor screen also appear on the

64Other Playback Functions (PLAY)This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other playback operations.Pressin

65• PLAY Menu Operations in This ManualPLAY menu operations are represented in this manual as shown below. The following operation is the same one des

661. In the PLAY mode, press [SET].2. Use [ ] and [ ] to select the third PLAY Panel item from the bottom (Slideshow) and then press [SET] (page 64).•

67The Silent mode turns off camera operation sounds so you can avoid disturbing others around you when play back images.1. In the PLAY mode, press [SE

68Procedure[ ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab DPOFSee page 73 for details.Procedure[ ] (PLAY) [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Protec

69Procedure[ ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab ResizeYou can reduce the size of a snapshot and save the result as a separate snapshot

7The monitor screen uses various indicators, icons, and values to keep you informed of the camera’s status.• The sample screens in this section are in

70Procedure[ ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab Voice Memo2. Press [SET] again to stop audio recording.• Take care that you do not blo

71Voice Recording Playback ControlsProcedure[ ] (PLAY) Snapshot Screen [SET] MENU PLAY Tab CopyFiles can be copied from the camera’s built-i

72Printing• You can specify which images you want to print, the number of copies, and date stamp settings before printing (page 73).Printing Snapshots

73• Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)DPOF is a standard that allows you to include image type, number of copy, and time stamp on/off information on th

74Tell your print service about your DPOF settings!If you take a memory card to a professional print service, be sure to tell them that it includes DP

75Using the Camera with a ComputerYou can perform the operations described below while the camera is connected to a computer.* Windows onlyThe procedu

76You can connect the camera to your computer in order to view and store images (snapshot and movie files).NOTE• You also can use your computer’s card

773. Turn on the camera.• The first time you connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable, an error message may appear on your computer. If

78• To view images you copied to your computer1. Double-click the copied “DCIM” folder to open it.2. Double-click the folder that contains the images

79• Movie Playback Precautions• Be sure to move the movie data to the hard disk of your computer before trying to play it. Proper movie playback may n

8• Movie Recording• Snapshot Viewing1 Recording mode (page 41)2 Remaining movie memory capacity (page 41)3 Movie recording time (page 41)4 EV value (p

803. Turn on the camera.The camera’s back lamp will light green at this time. In this mode, your Macintosh recognizes the memory card loaded in the ca

81If you are running Mac OS X, you can manage snapshots using iPhoto, which comes bundled with some Macintosh products.You can use QuickTime, which co

82The camera creates a file and saves it each time you shoot a snapshot, record a movie, or perform any other operation that stores data. Files are gr

83Other Settings (Set Up)This section explains menu items that you can use to configure settings and perform other operations in both the REC mode and

84Procedure[SET] MENU Set Up Tab Startup ImageDisplay the image you want to use as your startup image and then select “On”.• The startup image d

85Procedure[SET] MENU Set Up Tab World TimeYou can use the World Time screen to view the current time in a zone that is different from your Home

86Procedure[SET] MENU Set Up Tab Date StampYou can configure the camera to stamp the recording date only, or date and time in the lower right co

87Procedure[SET] MENU Set Up Tab Date FormatYou can select from among three different styles for the date.Example: July, 10, 2012Procedure[SET]

88Procedure[SET] MENU Set Up Tab LCD SaveThis feature turns off the monitor screen whenever no camera operation is performed for a preset amount

89Procedure[SET] MENU Set Up Tab REC/PLAY• With “Power On/Off”, the camera turns off when you press [ ] (REC) in the REC mode or [ ] (PLAY) in t

9• Movie PlaybackYou can turn display information on and off by pressing [ ] (DISP). You can configure separate settings for the REC mode and PLAY mod

90Procedure[SET] MENU Set Up Tab TV OutYou can use the procedure in this section to select either NTSC or PAL as the video output system. You ca

91Procedure[SET] MENU Set Up Tab FormatIf a memory card is loaded in the camera, this operation will format the memory card. It will format buil

92Appendix• Avoid Use While In Motion• Never use the camera to record or play back images while operating an automobile or other vehicle, or while wal

93• Water and Foreign Matter• Water, other liquids, or foreign matter (especially metal) getting inside the camera creates the risk of fire and electr

94• Rechargeable Battery• Do not charge the battery by any unauthorized means. Attempting to charge the battery by an unauthorized means creates the r

95• Battery Life• Battery continuous operation times provided in this manual represent the approximate amount of time before the camera turns off due

96•Lens• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.• You may somet

97•CopyrightsThis manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by

98Any and all unauthorized commercial copying, distribution, and copying of the bundled software over a network are prohibited.• If the camera’s back

99• Precautions during Use• Operation provided by a battery under cold conditions is always less than operation under normal temperatures. This is due