User’manual
For customers in North and South America For customers in USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.
Table of Contents Page 1. System Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------2. Package Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------------3. Quick Start -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------4. Name of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------5. Display Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------6.
Table of Contents Page 10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------------------• Deleting Single Picture or Video -------------------------------------------------------• Deleting All Pictures and Videos -------------------------------------------------------• Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ---------------------------------------------11.
1. System Requirements • Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. • Windows 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard. • Color printer for printing color pictures. 2. Package Contents Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera.
3. Quick Start CAUTION • Please install the camera driver before using your camera with a PC. • Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the Mass Storage mode to copy all your pictures. • Getting Ready 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover 2. Load the batteries and the SD card into the camera. 3. Close the battery compartment cover. • Taking a Picture 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to (capture mode). 3.
• Deleting a Picture 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to 3. Use or (playback mode). to select the picture you want to delete. 4. Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use [Delete] on the screen. Then press the Shutter button. and to select 5. When the message “Delete this file?” appears on the screen. Press the Shutter button to delete the file; press the Menu button not to delete the selected file. Press the Mode button to exit the menu.
4. Name of Parts The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. 1. Shutter (OK)Button 2. Power Button 3. Self Timer Lamp 4. Flash 5. Viewfinder 6. USB Port Terminal 7. Lens 8. Focus Switch 9. Charge Indicator 10. Power Lamp 11. Function Switch 12. MENU Button 13. Strap Eyelet 14. Battery Compartment Cover & SD Card Slot 15. Arrow pad / : Flash / : Display / : Zoom In / : Zoom Out 16. Mode Button 17. LCD monitor 18.
Indicators 1. Indicator Lamp (Green) 2. Self-Timer Lamp (Red) 3. Power Lamp Digital Interface: USB 1.1 DIGITAL ZOOM During shooting, you can push and to zoom in and zoom out. Display Button Press the Right button and the current information on the LCD monitor will be displayed. Menu Button You can turn the menu ON or OFF by pressing the Menu button. As menu turns on, the items appear, use the and button to select a menu option and press the the menu option selected.
5. Display Information Note: If the icon appears on the LCD when you take pictures in dark conditions, please keep your hands steady, otherwise you may capture a blurred picture.
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6. Getting Started • Installing Camera Batteries: 1. Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2. Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries with + and – terminals as shown on the camera. 3. Close the battery compartment cover.
• Inserting SD Card: The camera offers one option for storing pictures and videos: SD Card – The SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. Store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. CAUTION: The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when the power is on. To insert an SD card: 1. Turn off the camera and open the battery compartment cover. 2. Position the card as shown.
• Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp: Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. 1. Slide the Function switch to (capture mode). 2. Press the Mode button twice to turn on function menu. Press the Shutter button to confirm. 3. Press or to adjust the date and time. Press or to advance to the next setting. 4. When finished, press the Shutter button to confirm the setting; press the Menu button to return to the main menu, press the Mode button to exit the menu.
7. Taking Pictures • Taking a Picture 1. Turn on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to (capture mode). 4. The LCD monitor will display (snapshot mode). If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then press to select [Burst Snapshot ], and then press or to select [single] and then press the Menu button to exit the menu. 5. Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen or the viewfinder to compose the image.
• Using Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom provides up to 8X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to . Use the LCD to frame your subject. 2. Button: The subject will be enlarged. Button: The subject will be reduced. Press the to zoom in. Keep the button pressed for continuous magnification. The LCD displays the zoomed image and the magnification level. 3. Press the to zoom out. 4.
Off—flash never fires. (Default) Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Forced Flash—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. • Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: , and then press the Menu button. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to 2. Select an option with or : 12M (4032x3024) — for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture resolution and larger file size. 3.
• Using the Self Timer The Self Timer creates a default delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to 2. Press the Menu button and then press . to select [Selftimer]. 3. Press or to select [10SEC], [15SEC], [20SEC]. Press the Menu button to return to capture mode. 4. Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 5.
9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos • Reviewing Pictures 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to (playback mode). The last picture or video will be displayed. 3. Use and (If the icon appears on the LCD monitor) to select the picture to select the picture or video you want to review. 4. Press the or button to start playback of the video. 5. During the playback, press the playing. Note: 1.
• Using the Slide Show Function Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to 2. Press the or , and then press the Menu button. on the screen and then press the Shutter to select [Slide Show] button. 3. Each picture and video thumbnail is displayed in the order in which you took them. 4. Press the Shutter button again to stop the slide show. Note: 1.
10. Deleting Pictures and Videos This function allows the user to delete current or all the stored images from the SD card. • Deleting a Single Picture or Video 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to 3. Use or (playback mode). to display the picture you want to delete. 4. Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use on the screen. Press the Shutter button. and to select [Delete] 5. When the message “Delete this file?” appears on the screen.
2. Files that are erased cannot be recovered. Make sure you have selected the images you want to erase. 3. Files that have been protected (see the following section) cannot be erased even if “Delete All” is selected. • Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to . 2. Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use and to select [Format Storage] on the screen. Press the Shutter button. 3. When the message “Format will destroy all data.
11. Customizing Your Camera Settings * Capture Mode Menu [MENU BUTTON] Slide the Function switch to (capture mode). The Menu button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use and buttons to select items, press the or to enter each item. Press the Menu button to confirm the setting and return to capture mode. [Picture Size] You can change the picture size (excluding videos) settings to suit your purpose.
[White Balance] When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take pictures more accurately. Auto The camera sets the white balance automatically according to shooting conditions. Sunny Use when shooting in outdoor sunlight on a clear day. Cloudy Use when shooting outdoors and there is insufficient sunlight such as under cloudy skies, in the shade or at dusk. Tungsten For recording under tungsten fluorescent lighting. Fluorescent1 For recording under fluorescent lighting.
[Time Stamp] OFF Will not print time on the picture. Date Only Only prints the date on the picture. Date & Time Prints date and time on the picture. [MODE BUTTON] Slide the Function switch to twice to turn ON/OFF the function menu. Use (capture mode). Press the MODE button and buttons to select items, press the Shutter button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button to return to the main menu. Then press the Mode button to return to capture mode.
English Set the language to English. (*default) Français Set the language to French. Deutsch Set the language to German. Italiano Set the language to Italian. Español Set the language to Spanish. Set the language to Russian. Set the language to simplified Chinese. [Beeper] Press or ON Set the beep sound on. OFF Set the beep sound off. (*default) to set the beeper on/off . [Format Storage] Press Shutter to turn on the submenu and then follow p.18 to format the SD card.
[Light Frequency] Set the anti-flicker frequency to 50 Hz. (*default-please select if using the camera in Europe, Japan and Asia) Set the anit-flicker frequency to 60 Hz. (please select if using the camera in the United States) [Default Setting] Press Shutter to turn on the submenu and then press Shutter button again to confirm or press the Menu button not to return to default setting. [System Info.] Press Shutter to see the version and then press the Menu button return to the main menu.
* Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to (playback mode), pressing the Menu button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Press and to select the item. Use or button to set Protect and Print to On/OFF. Slide Show Directs to Slide Show. Protect To protect picture. (on-lock/off-unlock) print To print picture. (on-print/off-not print) [Mode Button] When you slide the Function switch to Mode button can turn ON/OFF the delete menu.
12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software • Installing Driver 1. Turn on the computer. 2. Insert installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu will appear. 3. When you see the following screen, choose “Digital Camera Driver”. 4. Follow the on-screen instructions. 5. Restart the computer.
13. Uninstalling Software The following instructions will help you to uninstall (remove) software from your computer. • Uninstalling Software 1. Click "Start" from the task bar and choose "Settings" -> "Control Panel". (For Windows XP: "Start" -> "Control Panels") 2. Double click "Add/Remove Programs". 3. Select the program to be uninstalled: "Arcsoft Software Suite". 4. Click on "Remove Program" (For Windows 2000/XP: "Change/Remove") and then "OK". • Uninstall Camera's Driver 1.
14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98SE/ME customers: Please install camera driver before connecting. 1. Slide the Function switch to (Playback mode). 2. Turn the camera and computer on, then connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. 3. “USB Mass Storage drive” appears on the computer screen. For Windows XP: A dialogue box with options appears as shown on the Right side. The options are Play, Find/Fix/Share Images.
15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind. Easy-to-use “Getting Start” guides, user-friendly UI, complete image editing functionality, give users wonderful experience to organizing, viewing, enhancing, editing, printing and sharing photos.
1. Get Photo – Choose how to view or acquire photos. 2. Enhance – Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos. 3. Create – Add clip art, special effects, frames and more. 4. Project – Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards. 5. 6. Print – Print multiple images per page and multiple pages at one time. Send – Email photos or upload them to online photo sharing accounts. Note For more detailed information, please refer to the Help of the program. 16.
Create a Video – Create a new video project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder. You can choose video materials from your photo album as well. Create a Slide Show – Create a slide show project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder. You can choose slide show materials from your photo album as well. If the box “Always show this wizard when VideoImpression starts.
1. Media - Select the videos and images that will comprise your final movie or slide show. 2. Edit - Modify video and image color and adjust the duration of each movie component. Only available for video projects. 3. Effects - Add neat special effect transitions between each component, or apply a pre-made theme. 4. Text - Place animated text on any movie component. Only available for video projects. 5. Narrate - Record audio directly from the program and add it to your movie. 6.
17. Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode The camera offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install camera driver before you can use the camera in PC-Cam mode. Setting Up the PC-Cam 1.Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to (Capture mode). 2. Connect the camera and the computer via the USB cable. 3. There are many methods to view your image in PC-Cam mode if you have Video software. For example: A. Click “NetMeeting” “Start Video”. B. About Arcsoft software: a.
18. Checking the Connection of Your Camera *Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to *Connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. For Windows 98SE/ME only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel -> System -> Device -> Manager -> Imaging Device; when you See “STK018 Camera” that means now the camera is installed.
19. Internet Video Conferencing To run a video conference with another person, you and the other person must have the computer station configured with web camera, microphone, speakers, modem and have access to the Internet. You have to download video conference software, purchased or free, such as basic software like I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo Messenger. As an example: to download Windows NetMeeting, go to www.microsoft.com search for NetMeeting and follow the download procedure.
Appendix: Specifications Image Sensor CMOS 2048 x 1536 Pixels (3.2M Pixels), Sensor Area 1 / 2" Lens Specification Focus Range F 2.8, f = 9.3 mm, View Angle 52 4G Normal: 4.9 ft. ~ Infinity, Macro: 1.6 ft.
FAQ Q1: If I do not use batteries, can I use an USB cord and Adaptor and still take pictures with my digital camera? A1: No, when taking pictures, it is important that you use Alkaline batteries. use new batteries before operating your camera. Remember to Q2: I am not very familiar with digital cameras and usually my pictures turn out blurred. Is there any way I can better focus my camera? A2: Yes, please locate the Macro Switch on the camera lens.
Troubleshooting Problem Source Solution The camera is not running The power is not on • Press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera on. The batteries were not inserted properly • The correct direction to insert the AAA batteries is indicated on the camera. Batteries are depleted • Replace with unused alkaline or fully recharged batteries (two AAA-size batteries). The SD card slot/battery cover is not closed properly • Close the cover correctly and securely.
Problem Source Solution Picture is not clear The lens is dirty • Clean the lens. The pictures are blurred Hands were not steady when taking the picture • Ensure hands are steady when taking picture and remain steady one moment after clicking the Shutter button. The picture subject was not in the focus range of the camera • Keep a minimum distance of 60 inches between the picture subject and the camera lens to stay in the focus range of the camera.
