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Table of Contents English 1. Touring Your Camera ................................................................. 1 1.1 Checking the Package Contents ............................................ 1 1.2 Camera Components.......................................................... 1 1 2 2 Preparing Your Camera for Use .................................................... 3 2.1 Installing the Battery .......................................................... 3 2.2 Charging the Battery ..........................
Touring Your Camera 1.1 English 1 Checking the Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. User’s Manual Digital camera USB cable Lithium-ion battery Hand strap Software CD-ROM Battery charger (DLC-02) 8. AC power adapter 9. AV cable 10. Pouch If any of the items are missing or appear to be damaged, contact your dealer. Save the packaging in case you need to ship your camera for service. 1.2 Camera Components 1.2.1 Front View 1.
1.2.2 Rear View English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. LCD monitor Inst. Play button Inst. REC button Strap eyelet USB / AV port Navigator -- four-way and OK buttons Menu button DISP button 1.2.3 LED Indicators Indicators Status LED indicator State Description Solid blue • The camera is powered up and ready to be used. • The USB connection is in progress. • The camera is in the power saving mode. Blinking blue • The camera is processing or accessing data.
Preparing Your Camera for Use 2.1 English 2 Installing the Battery We highly recommend that you use only the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery for your camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. To insert the battery: 1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover (A). 2. Insert the battery in the correct direction shown (B). 3. Push the battery all the way down, until the battery lock lever clicks into place (C). 4.
• The camera must be used with the specified charger set. Damage caused by the use of an English • • incorrect charger set is not covered under the warranty. Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery. The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the camera in cold environments, keep the camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment. 2.
Using the Camera 3.1 English 3 Snapshot Mode 3.1.1 Getting started with capturing images 1. Press the [ ] button to turn on the camera. 2. Compose your image in the LCD monitor under Snapshot Mode. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway (1), and then press it down fully (2). • Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure. • The focus area frame turns green when the camera is focused and the exposure is determined.
3.1.2 Snapshot Mode LCD Monitor Information English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 6 Shooting Mode [ ] Auto [ ] Manual [ ] Portrait [ ] Landscape [ ] Night Scene [ ] Sport [ ] Back Light [ ] Night Scene Portrait Flash mode [ ] Flash Auto [ ] Flash On [ ] Flash Off [ ] Red Eye [ ] Slow Sync Self-timer icon (if used) [ ] Self-timer (2s) [ ] Self-timer (10s) [ ] Interval Shoot White Balance (if chosen [Detailed Info] display) [ 7. 8. [ ] ISO 400 Metering [ ] Center Avg.
3.1.3 Changing Camera Settings English Camera settings can be changed with the following four-way and OK buttons. 1. Up/EV: • Scrolls upwards in menus. • Enables you to adjust the EV settings. 2. Left/Focus: • Scrolls left in menus. • Enables you to choose the appropriate focus settings. 3. Down/Self-Timer/Interval shoot/Delete • Scrolls downwards in menus. • Toggles the self-timer settings. • Triggers Interval shoot. • Delete images, video clips or voice memos. 4. Right/Flash: • Scrolls right in menus.
Icon English [ ] Shooting Mode Sport Description Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. The flash Back Light Select this mode while capturing images with the light coming from behind is fixed at [ [ ] ]. the subject. The flash is fixed at [ Night Scene Portrait ]. Select this mode when you want to have a clear shot of the subject and the background. The flash is always on in this mode.
The self-timer can be set in Snapshot Mode. This feature is useful for situations when you may wish to be part of the picture. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ Icon [ ] [ ] [ ] ] button to select the desired self-timer mode. Self-timer Description Self-timer (2s) The camera automatically takes a picture after two seconds delay. Self-timer (10s) The camera automatically takes a picture after ten seconds delay.
3.1.8 Using the Digital Zoom English Using a combination of 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 12X to suit the subject and the distance. Digital zoom is a useful feature; however, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainy) the image will appear. 3.1.9 Changing the Focus 1. In Snapshot Mode, toggle the [ Icon [ [ Focus Description Normal (AF) Normal Auto Focus (50 cm to infinity).
[ [ Item Resolution ] ] Image Quality AF Area [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] ] White Balance (Only available in Manual mode) Metering (Only available in Manual mode) Functional Description Sets the size of the image that will be captured. [ ] 2816 x 2112 [ ] 2304 x 1728 [ [ ] 1600 x 1200 memory. If you wish to store more images in a limited amount of memory, use a lower image ] 1280 x 960 size.
Icon English [ [ Item Effect Option ] ] ISO (Only available in Manual mode) [ ] Normal [ ] B&W [ ] Sepia [ ] Vivid [ ] ISO Auto [ ] ISO 100 [ ] ISO 200 [ ] ISO 400 • Setting the White Balance Functional Description Applies a tone or color to your pictures to create an artistic effect. – Normal: Standard RGB color settings suitable for general photography. – B & W: Black and white pictures with shades of grey.
Movie Mode With the specially designed pause function of the camera, you can pause your recording session whenever you want to best suit your need. Experience this feature with the following easy steps. 1. Toggle the [ ] button to enter Movie Mode. The video clip recording screen is displayed. 2. Frame the subject in the LCD screen with the zoom button, if desired. • Optical zoom should be set before recording. • Optical zoom cannot be used during recording. 3. Press the shutter button to start recording.
3.2.2 Movie Mode Menu Settings English 3.2.2.1 Movie Mode Menu 1. In Movie Mode, press the [ ] button to access the menu, and then use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the menu settings you want to change. 2. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item in the menu, and then press the OK button. 3. To exit from the menu, press the [ Icon [ Item ] Movie Quality White Balance [ ] Effect [ ] Timer REC [ 14 ] ] button.
With the special “Timer Recording” feature, you can set recording session in advance, by following the steps below. 1. In Movie Mode, press the [ ] button to access the menu, and then scroll to [Timer REC]. 2. Press [ ]. The [Timer recording setting] screen is displayed. 3. Press the [ 4. 5. 6. 7. ]/[ ] buttons to set each item. Press the [ ]/[ ] buttons to move to the next item. After you set the Start Time and Duration, press the OK button to confirm. The [Timer Recording Standby] screen is displayed.
3.3.1 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Image) English 3.3.2 Viewing Images 3.3.2.1 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view the details of the image. The camera provides 4X magnification during playback. 1. Set the zoom ratio by adjusting the zoom key. • To zoom in, adjust the zoom key to the right. • To zoom out, adjust the zoom key to the left. • The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor. 2.
English This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously, so that you can search for the image you need easily. 1. Adjust the zoom key to the left. Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. 2. Use the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select the image to be displayed at the regular size, and then press the OK button to display the selected image in the full screen mode. 3.3.2.
4. To exit from the menu, press the [ English Icon Item Protect [ ] Option [ ] ] button. Functional Description Sets the files to the read-only status to prevent them from being erased by mistake. To protect your files, follow the steps below. 1. Press [ ] when the [Protect] menu is displayed. 2. You can choose to protect or unprotect the files as follows. – Choose [Protect One] and press the OK button to protect the current selected file.
3.3.5 Playback Mode LCD Monitor Information (Video) Playback Mode Current file/Total files File Name File Size Playback navigator Date/Time Battery power level indicator English 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 3.3.6 Playing Back Video Clips In Playback Mode, use the playback navigator on the bottom right corner of the LCD monitor to control the playback of video clips. • • • • • • Press the OK button to start playing back a video clip. To pause or resume the video playback, press the OK button.
3.4.1 Setup Mode Menu A English 1. In whichever mode (Snapshot Mode, Movie Mode, or Playback Mode), press the [ ] button (Step A). 2. Press the [ ] button twice to enter Setup Mode (Step B and Step C). 3. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the menu settings you want to change. B 4. Use the [ ]/[ ] buttons to select the desired item in the menu, and then press the OK button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the [ twice.
Item Option Functional Description [ Startup Image [ To set a startup image that is displayed every time you power on the camera, follow the steps below. ] ] 1. Select [ ], and then you will be prompted to select a startup image. Use the [ ]/[ ]/[ ]/[ ] buttons to select the image you prefer. 2. If you are not satisfied with the pre-installed images, you may move to the bottom right corner of the LCD monitor to customize your startup image by selecting the images you like. 3.
Icon Item English Power On [ [ ] ] LCD Brightness Option ] [ ] Allows you to activate or deactivate the function of powering up from Inst. REC and Inst. Play buttons. [On]: enables the function of powering up the camera from the Inst. REC and Inst. Play buttons. [Off]: disables the function of powering up the camera from Inst. REC and Inst. Play buttons. [ ] Normal Allows you to set the brightness of the LCD monitor to Normal or Bright.
PC Dependent Features 4.1 English 4 Bundled Software The camera is supplied with the following software. To install the software, refer to the information supplied with respective CDs. Ulead Photo Express Ulead® Photo Express™ 5.0 SE is a complete photo project software for digital images. Acquire photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Edit and enhance images using easy-to-use editing tools and cool photographic filters and effects.
4.2 USB Mode English 1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Turn on the camera. The USB screen is displayed. 4. A “Removable Disk” icon appears in “My Computer.” Click this icon to access your images or video clips. • When connecting to a computer, it is necessary to install a battery. 4.
Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before shipping your camera for service. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Symptom Cause Solution The camera cannot be powered up. There is no battery or the battery is not inserted correctly. Insert the battery correctly. The battery has no power. Recharge the battery. The external temperature is extremely low. — Many shots are being captured in dark places, requiring a flash.
Symptom Cause English The camera does not The battery is running low. shoot even when pressing The camera is not in Shooting Mode. the shutter button. Solution Recharge the battery. Switch to Shooting Mode. The shutter button was not pressed all the Press the shutter button all the way down. way down. I cannot print images with PictBridge compliant printers. 26 The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space. Load a new card or delete unwanted files. The flash is recharging.
Specifications Image Sensor English 6 1/2.5-inch CCD Effective Pixels: 6.19 Mega pixels LCD Display 2.4-inch color TFT LCD (115K dots) Lens Focal Length: f = 5.8 - 17.4 mm (35 mm - 105 mm; 35 mm Equivalent) F No.: F2.8/F4.8 Focusing TTL Auto Focus Range: Macro: 6 cm, Normal: 60 cm ~ infinity Shutter Mechanical shutter: Up to 1/2000 sec.
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