3 INTRODUCTION 3 Overview 3 Package Contents 4 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 4 Front View 5 Rear View 7 Mode dial 8 Status LED Indicator 9 LCD Monitor Icons User’s Manual >> CONTENTS 1 2 GETTING STARTED 12 Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) 13 Charging the Battery 14 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) 14 Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional Accessory) 15 Setting the Date and Time 16 Choosing the Display Language 17 Formatting an SD Memory Card 18 Setting Image Reso
Digital Camera >> 3 3 PLAYBACK MODE 33 Playing Back Still Images 34 Playing Back Video Clips 34 Attaching Voice Memos 35 Thumbnail Display 36 Zoom Playback 37 Slideshow Display 38 Protecting Images 40 [ ] Deleting Images 42 DPOF Settings 43 Resizing an Image (Resize) 44 Compressing an Image (Quality Change) 4 5 MENU OPTIONS 45 Photography Menu (Capture tab) 47 Photography Menu (Function tab) 49 Video Menu (Capture tab) 50 Video Menu (Function tab) 51 Playback Menu 52 Setup Menu (Basic tab) 53 Setup Menu (C
Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 8.28 Mega pixels CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3296 x 2472 pixels.
Digital Camera >> GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 # 1 EN-4 Name Mode dial 10 Description Sets the camera mode Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when 2 Shutter button pressed halfway down. Captures the image when pressed all the way down. 3 Power indicator Lights on when the camera power is turned on. 4 POWER (Power) button Turns the camera power on and off. 5 Flash Provides flash illumination. 6 Viewfinder window Allows you to frame the subject of the image.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 User’s Manual >> Rear View 10 11 14 # 1 Name Status LED 2 Viewfinder window 3 Diopter adjustment dial 4 Mode switch Photography mode 6 7 8 Playback mode (Zoom in) button (Zoom out) button MENU (Menu) button (Delete) button Speaker 9 (Display) button 5 10 Strap holder 11 Multi-selector button 12 Battery/SD card cover 13 Tripod socket 14 LCD monitor 13 12 Description Indicates the cameras operational status.
Digital Camera >> Multi-selector button 2 1 3 5 4 # Name 1 SET button S button 2 (Focus) button X button 3 (Flash) button T button (Self-timer) button 4 W button (Exposure 5 compensation/ Backlight correction) button EN-6 Description Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting. Scrolls upwards. Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. Scrolls right. Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting. Scrolls downwards.
3 4 2 5 1 6 User’s Manual >> Mode dial 7 10 # 1 2 Mode Auto photography P Program (auto exposure) 3 Tv Shutter speed priority 4 Av Aperture priority 5 M Manual photography 9 8 Description The camera automatically sets for exposure, etc. In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically, but other parameters may be set manually. You may specify the shutter speed while the camera sets the corresponding aperture value.
Digital Camera >> Status LED Indicator The status LED indicates the current operational status of the camera. The meaning of the LED changes depending upon what the camera is doing. Color Green State On On Red Off During power During off photography Battery charging in progress. The completion of battery charge. Ready for shot. When the image is not in focus. - During connection to a PC System ready. - Accessing files in Flashing EN-8 - progress.
For Photography modes: [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Mode icon Zoom status Voice memo Battery condition [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] Virtually no battery power Flash mode [ A ] Automatic ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Flash Off [ Main focus area 10. Capture mode icon [Blank] Single ] Continuous [ [AEB] Auto Exp. Image resolution 11. 3296 x 2472 [ ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 12. 640 x 480 [ ] 13.
Digital Camera >> For Photography modes: [P] [Tv] [Av] [M] 2 1 3 4 Tv Tv 5 18 17 6 7 8 16 15 14 0.0 10S 01/06/2005 20:50 13 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 0.0 9 00356 12 11 Mode icon Zoom status Voice memo Battery condition Flash mode Histogram Main focus area Capture mode icon Image resolution Available number of shots Image quality Self-timer icon 10 20 1 / 125 F3.5 00356 19 After pressing the SET button 13. Date and time 14.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. ] 1 Mode icon Zoom status Battery condition 9 Video resolution Available recording time/Elapsed time Video quality Self-timer icon Date and time Focus setting 3 2 4 10S 01/06/2005 13:09 10:13 User’s Manual >> For Movie mode [ 5 7 6 8 Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Mode icon File number Folder number Protect icon Voice memo DPOF icon Battery condition 7 1 100-00008 1 6 4 5 Playback mode [ ]-Video playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
Digital Camera >> GETTING STARTED Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1050mAh, 3.7V) to realize the full capability of your camera. Charge the battery fully before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. Inserting the Battery 1. Open the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 1 2 2.
Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera. 2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet. The status LED lights red when charging is started and goes out when charging is completed. It is recommended to fully discharge the battery before recharging.
Digital Camera >> Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Using an AC power adapter prevents the camera from automatically powered off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the digital camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Inserting and Removing an SD Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with approx.
The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. The setup menu is displayed. User’s Manual >> Setting the Date and Time 2. Select [Custom] with the W/X buttons. 3.
Digital Camera >> Choosing the Display Language Choose an On-Screen Display (OSD) language for information to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. The setup menu is displayed. 2. Select [Custom] with the W/X buttons. 3. S e l e c t [ L a n g u a g e ] w i t h t h e S / T buttons, and press the SET button. The available OSD languages will be displayed. 4. Select the displayed language with the S/T buttons and press the SET button.
Formatting an SD card will erase all of the images and folders that have been recorded on the SD card. Formatting is not possible when the SD card in the locked condition. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. [Basic] of the setup menu is displayed. User’s Manual >> Formatting an SD Memory Card 2. Select [Format] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. Off USB Min. PC 3. Select [Execute] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button.
Digital Camera >> Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored on a memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
[ ] Auto Mode Auto photography mode is perhaps the most commonly used photography mode. Images can be captured simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) is determined automatically to suit the photographic conditions. You can use either the optical viewfinder and/or the 2.5" LCD monitor to compose your images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will conserve the battery power.
Digital Camera >> 4. Press the shutter button down halfway. 1 Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and 2 adjusts the exposure. The focus-area frame turns blue and the status LED lights green when the camera is focused and exposure is determined. When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the focus area turns yellow and the status LED flashes red. 5. Press the shutter button down fully to capture the image.
Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4.0 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom is a compelling feature, however, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainer) the image will appear. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Turn on the LCD monitor by pressing button. the 3. To enable the digital zoom: a. Press the MENU button. b.
Digital Camera >> Setting the Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash mode can be selected for the particular photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. The available flash modes are dependant on the selected photography mode, scene mode, and capture mode. button to select the 2. Toggle the desired flash mode.
Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. The focus setting will be maintained even when the power is turned off or when Auto Power Off is activated. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. button to select the 2. Toggle the desired focus mode. Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen.
Digital Camera >> Setting the Self-timer This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. button to select the setting. 2. Toggle the Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen. s For the [ s ] movie mode and burst mode ([Continuous] and [Auto Exp.]): s s 3. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.
Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene. Exposure can be set in 0.3 EV units. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [P], [Tv], [Av] and press button.
Digital Camera >> [P] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject. This allows you to capture image with ease just like ] mode is selected. when the [ 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [P]. 2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. Exposure compensation can be set.
In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to shutter speed. The aperture is automatically set according to the shutter speed. If you set a fast shutter speed, you can capture images of moving subjects that look as if they are still. If you set a slow shutter speed, you can capture images that give the impression that the subject is in motion. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [Tv]. 2. Press the SET button.
Digital Camera >> [Av] Aperture Priority Photography Mode In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. The aperture will affect the depth-of-field of the camera. If you set a small aperture (higher F value), you can capture portrait images with an out-of-focus background.
In manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [M]. 2. Press the SET button. After pressing the SET button in [M] / buttons turns into mode, the S/T buttons for adjusting shutter speed. After pressing the SET button in [M] / buttons turns into mode, the W/X buttons for adjusting aperture value.
Digital Camera >> Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 12 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings. ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. c. Select the desired scene mode with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, and then press it down fully.
This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application. ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. c.
Digital Camera >> [ ] Movie Mode This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Compose the image with the zoom button. 3. Fully press down the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the shutter button again will end the recording and save the video on the SD card.
Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. Insert the SD card into the camera and turn on the power before starting. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the W/X buttons. User’s Manual >> [ ] PLAYBACK MODE Image Display Information You can switch the state of the information button when display by pressing the playing back images.
Digital Camera >> Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the camera. You can also play back voice. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the W/Xbuttons. A [ ] icon is displayed with the video data. 3. Press the SET button to play back a video clip. Pressing the X/W buttons during playback initiates fast forward/fast reverse. To stop video playback, press the T button.
A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo annotation for each still image. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image that you want to attach the voice memo with the W /X buttons. 3. Press the shutter button. [VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen and recording starts. 4. To stop recording voice memo during recording, press the shutter button again.
Digital Camera >> Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously, so you can quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. The last image appears on the screen. button. 2. Press the The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. Images that have been selected with the S/T/W /X buttons will be indicated by a green frame. When there are ten or more images, scroll the screen with the S/T buttons. 3.
This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of theimage to check for small details. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the W/X buttons to select the image you want to enlarge. You can also select the image you want to enlarge from the thumbnail display. 3. Adjust the zoom ratio with the / buttons. Pressing the button enlarges the image. To return to normal magnification, button. press the The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Digital Camera >> Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to play back your still images automatically in sequential order as a slideshow. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing captured images and for presentations. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select [Slide Show] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 4. Set the playback interval with the S/T buttons, then press the SET button. 5.
You may protect an image from accidental deletion, or erasure. Protecting Images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the W/X buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 4. Select [Protect] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. Select [Single] or [All] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 6. Select [Set] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button.
[ ] Deleting Images Digital Camera >> Immediate Erasure (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. button. 2. Press the The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen. button again to delete the 3. Press the image. You may also press the SET button to confirm the deletion. To not delete, select [Cancel], and press the SET button.
Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image. User’s Manual >> 5. Select [Execute] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. To not delete, select [Cancel], and press the SET button.
Digital Camera >> DPOF Settings DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. Files saved in the DPOF format can be printed using compatible printers or through a laboratory printing device. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the W/X buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 4. Select [DPOF] with the S /T buttons, and press the SET button. The DPOF setting screen is displayed. 5.
1 100-00008 User’s Manual >> 9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the S/Tbuttons, and press the SET button. [On]: The date of the photograph will also be printed. [Off]: The date of the photograph will not be printed. 10. Select [Print Enable] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 11. Select [Execute] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback screen.
Digital Camera >> Compressing an Image (Quality Change) Changes the quality (compression rate) of a recoded image. Compresses images down to half of their size or more, overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to the lower quality level is available. The following images cannot be resized: (Economy) quality images Images captured with other camera Protected images Video clips Images cannot be changed quality when the SD card is write-protected 1. 2. 3. 4.
Photography Menu (Capture tab) This menu is for basic settings used when capturing images in the photography modes. These settings are retained even if the camera is turned off or the Auto Power Off function is activated. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the MENU button. The [Capture] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the S /T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
Quality Digital Camera >> This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. [ [ ] * [ ] * [TIFF] * * ] Fine Normal Economy TIFF TIFF setting is only available at resolution 3296 x 2472. Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be photographed. * Hard / Normal / Soft Saturation This sets the dsaturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low Color This sets the color of the image that will be photographed.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the X button. The [Function] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the S /T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the photography menu, press the MENU button.
Digital Camera >> LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. button The LCD becomes brighter with the and darker with the button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. Digital Zoom Enter : Select This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured. * On / Off When [Preview] is set to [Off], [Voice Memo] setting is also fixed at [Off].
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with / buttons, and press the SET the button to enter its respective menu. / 4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Digital Camera >> Video Menu (Function tab) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button. [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item / buttons, and press the SET with the button to enter its respective menu. / 4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the movie menu, press the MENU button.
In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. / 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. / 4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. J The User’s Manual >> Playback Menu unavailable menu options and settings are in gray color.
Setup Menu (Basic tab) Digital Camera >> In the setup menus you may adjust your camera’s operating environment. The settings will be retained after the power has been turned off or Auto Power Off is activated. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. The [Basic] tab of the set-up menu is displayed. 2. Select the desired [Basic] option item with the S/ T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 3.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Select the [Custom] menu with the X button. The [Custom] tab of the set-up menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Custom] option item with the S /T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the set-up menu, change the mode dial setting. User’s Manual >> Setup Menu (Custom tab) Date/Time This sets the date and the time.
Digital Camera >> EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing NTI Photo Suite PC users will find that NTI Photo Suite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With NTI Photo Suite, you can retouch, compose, and organize your images. It includes a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and explore this amazing program. To install NTI Photo Suite: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.
Item Image sensor Image resolution LCD monitor Image quality Recording media Image file format Lens Range of focus Shutter speed Digital zoom Flash effective range Interface Power supply Dimension (WxHxD) Weight Description 8.28 Mega pixels CCD sensor 3296 x 2472, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 < Video clip> 640 x 480, 320 x 240 2.5" LTPS TFT color LCD Fine/Normal/Economy/TIFF 32 MB internal memory (25.9 MB for image storage) Supports SD card (up to 1GB) (optional) JPEG (EXIF 2.
