Document Outline

• FOR SAFE USE OF YOUR CAMERA
• ABOUT THE CAMERA
• PRECAUTIONS FOR BATTERY USAGE
• Care to be Taken During Handling
• Contents
• Composition of the Operating Manual
• 1 Before Using Your Camera
  • *istDL2 Camera Characteristics
  • Checking the Contents of the Package
  • Names of Working Parts
    • Camera
    • LCD Monitor Indications
    • Viewfinder Indications
    • LCD Panel Indications
• 2 Getting Started
  • Attaching the Strap
  • Inserting the Batteries
    • Batteries
    • Battery Level Indicator
    • Approximate Image Storage Capacity and Playback Time (new batteries)
    • Using the AC Adapter (Optional)
  • Inserting/Removing the SD Memory Card
    • Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
  • Turning the Camera On and Off
  • Initial Settings
    • Setting the Display Language
    • Setting the Date and Time
  • Attaching the Lens
  • Adjusting the Viewfinder Diopter
• 3 Basic Operations
  • Basic Shooting Operation
    • Holding the Camera
    • Letting the Camera Choose the Optimal Settings
  • Selecting the Appropriate Capturing Mode for Scenes
    • Selecting the Shooting Scene
  • Using the Zoom Lens
  • Using the Built-in Flash
  • Other Shooting Modes
    • Continuous Shooting
    • Self-Timer Shooting
    • Remote Control Shooting (Remote Control F: Sold Separately)
    • Using Mirror Lock Up Function to Prevent Camera Shake
  • Playing Back Still Pictures
    • Playing Back Images
    • Enlarging Playback Images
    • Nine-Image Display
    • Slideshow
  • Connecting the Camera to AV Equipment
  • Processing Images with Filters
  • Deleting Images
    • Deleting a Single Image
    • Deleting All Images
    • Deleting Selected Images (from Nine-Image Display)
    • Protecting Images from Deletion (Protect)
  • Setting the Printing Service (DPOF)
    • Printing Single Images
    • Settings for All Images
  • Printing Using PictBridge
    • Setting [Transfer Mode]
    • Connecting the Camera to the Printer
    • Printing Single Images
    • Printing All Images
    • Printing Images Using the DPOF Settings
    • Disconnecting the Cable from the Printer
• 4 Menu Reference
  • Using the Button Functions
    • Capture Mode
    • Playback Mode
  • Using the Menu
    • How to Operate the Menu
    • [Rec. Mode] Menu Setting Items
    • [Playback] Menu Setting Items
    • [Set-up] Menu Setting Items
    • [Custom Setting] menu Setting Items
  • Using the Fn Menu
    • Capture Mode
    • Playback Mode
  • Using the Mode Dial
• 5 Function Reference
  • Setting the Recorded Pixels and Quality Level
    • Setting the Image Tone
    • Setting the Recorded Pixels
    • Setting the Quality Level
    • Setting the Saturation/Sharpness/Contrast
    • Setting the White Balance
    • Setting the Sensitivity
    • Setting the Color Space
  • Focusing
    • Using the Autofocus
    • Setting the Focusing Area
    • Setting the AF Mode
    • Fixing the Focus (Focus Lock)
    • Adjusting the Focus Manually (Manual Focus)
  • Setting the Exposure
    • Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed
    • Selecting the Metering Method
    • Changing the Exposure Mode
    • Setting the Exposure
    • Changing the Exposure and Shooting (Auto Bracket)
  • Checking the Composition, Exposure and Focus Before Shooting
    • Displaying the Preview
    • Selecting the Preview Method
  • Using the Built-in Flash
    • Compensating Flash Output
    • Allowing Shooting while Charging Flash
    • Flash Characteristics in Each Exposure Mode
    • Distance and Aperture when Using the Built-in Flash
    • DA, D FA , FA J, FA and F Lens Compatibility with the Built-in Flash
    • Using an External Flash (Optional)
  • Settings During Playback
    • Changing Playback Display Method
    • Setting the Slideshow Display Interval
  • Camera Settings
    • Formatting the SD Memory Card
    • Turning the Beep On and Off
    • Changing the Date and Time and the Display Style
    • Setting the World Time
    • Setting the Display Language
    • Turning the Guide Display On and Off
    • Adjusting the Brightness of the LCD Monitor
    • Selecting the Video Output Format
    • Setting Auto Power Off
    • Selecting the Folder Name
    • Resetting the File Number
    • Setting the Display Instant Review and Digital Preview
  • Resetting to Default Settings
    • Resetting Rec. Mode/Playback/Set-up Menu
    • Resetting the Custom Function Menu
• 6 Appendix
  • Default Settings
  • Functions Available with Various Lens Combinations
  • Notes on [Using Aperture Ring]
  • Cleaning the CCD
  • Optional Accessories
  • Error Messages
  • Troubleshooting
  • Main Specifications
    • Specifications for Remote Control F (Optional)
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • WARRANTY POLICY