Digital Camera Manual
Digital Camera User manual 020904
About this Manual This manual makes using the Digital Camera as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright (c) Copyright 2003 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Getting Started............................................................................. 1 Safety Information............................................................................... 2 Included Components....................................................................... 3 Camera Overview .............................................................................. 4 Front View..............................................................................
Chapter 5 – Mode / Operation Guide......................................................... 27 Capture Mode................................................................................... 27 FLASH Menu......................................................................... 28 PRESET Menu ....................................................................... 29 RESOLUTION......................................................................... 30 SELF-TIMER ..............................................
Chapter 1 – Getting Started This chapter describes the features of the camera along with the components, a camera overview, and instructions on getting started. Features • Digital zoom (4X) • Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution • Interpolated resolution up to 6.6 Megapixels (2976 x 2232) • Video capture resolution 320x240, 15 fps, AVI format • 1.5" TFT color screen • USB 1.
Safety Information 1. 2. 3. 4. Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction or if the camera is accidentally broken open, take the product to an authorized service center for inspection. Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD Screen break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.
Included Components Your digital camera comes equipped with the following components. Please check to make sure all items are included. 1. User manual 6. Quick Reference Guide 2. Digital Camera 7. Camera Protector 3. Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries 8. Video Cable 4. Installation CD-ROM 9. Neck Strap Loop 5.
Camera Overview The front, rear, bottom, and top views of the digital camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment to review these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the terms used in this manual.
1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Shutter Button: Press this button to take pictures, or to select menu options. Mode Switch: Slide to select the camera mode: Capture, Movie, or Playback. Power Button: Press this button to turn on the digital camera. Press it again to turn it off. Built-in Flash: The flash allows the camera to take pictures in low light conditions and can be used in bright conditions to remove unwanted shadows.
Back View 1. LCD Screen: Use the LCD Screen to preview photos. While in the Setup menu, use the LCD Screen to view configuration details. 2. Left Button: Use the Left Button to cycle to the right during picture playback. In capture mode and movie mode, use the Left Button to reduce the EV level. 3. Zoom-in/up Button: Use the Zoom-in Button to zoom-in on your subject while in Capture mode. In Playback mode, use this button to zoom-in on a photo. The Zoom-in button is also used to move up through menus.
4. Right Button: Use Right Button to cycle to the left during picture Playback. In capture mode and movie mode, use the Right Button to increase the EV level. 5. Zoom-out/down Button: Use the Zoom-out Button to zoom-out on your subject while in Capture mode. In Playback mode, use this button to Zoom-out and switch between Thumbnail Review and Full-Screen modes. The Zoom-out button is also used to move down through menus. 6.
Right View 1. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Opens to allow access to the battery chambers as well as the memory card slot. 2. Battery Chamber: Takes two AA Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium batteries. 3. Memory Card Slot: Accepts an MMC or SD Card to store images. For more information, see Memory Type on page 47.
Installing the Memory Card To install the memory card: 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the battery / memory card compartment by pressing the cover and sliding it in the direction of the arrow as shown.
3. Insert the memory card with the notched corner facing the outside edge of the camera (gold circuitry facing toward the back of the camera). Notch 4. Close the battery / memory card cover.
Installing the Batteries To install or replace the batteries: 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera by pressing the cover and sliding it in the direction of the arrow as shown.
3. Insert the batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive and negative ends are properly oriented, as indicated by the battery icons in the compartment. 4. Close the battery cover.
Choosing a Language The digital camera can display text in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese. To select a different language: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the MENU Button to display the menu. 3. Use the down button (W) to select SETUP then press the right button (+) to enter the SETUP menu. 4. Use the down button (W) to select LANGUAGE and then press the right button (+).
5. Use the up and down button to select the language you want to use and then press the right button to set the language. 6. Press the MENU button to exit.
Chapter 2 – Taking Pictures This chapter shows you how to take pictures with your digital camera. Preparing the Camera To prepare the camera for taking pictures: You can either slide the camera into a protector or simply take the picture while the camera is in the protector. Press the power button to turn the camera on. A startup image appears on the LCD Screen. NOTES: • Make sure you have installed two AA batteries.
Selecting the Camera Mode Slide the Mode Switch to the mode you wish to use. For basic "point and click" picture taking, use the . Capture mode indicated by the camera icon Adjust the white balance setting by pressing the MENU button, selecting PRESET, then selecting: AWB (Auto White Balance), SUN, FLORESCENT, or SHADE. To use the self-timer, press the MENU button, select SELFTIMER, and then select ON. Framing the Shot Hold the camera steady to avoid taking blurry pictures.
Automatic Image Processing The camera adjusts the shot to compensate for ambient lighting, and, in auto-flash mode, detects whether or not the flash is required. Taking a picture When you are satisfied with the preview, slowly press the Shutter button. Take care not to press the Shutter button too rapidly or forcefully; otherwise, you might shake the camera and get a blurry picture as a result. Protecting the Camera When you are finished taking pictures, press the power button to turn it off.
Chapter 3 – Reviewing Your Pictures One benefit of digital cameras is that you can immediately preview the shot you just took. Switching to Playback Mode To view the pictures that you have stored in internal memory or on the SD Card, slide the Mode Switch to and turn the camera on. Playback Mode If the LCD Screen is not turned on, press the DISP Button. Full-Screen Review The default Playback method is to show each individual picture one at a time at full screen size.
Thumbnail Review If you press the Zoom-Out button (W) when the zoom ratio is at 0.5X (default), the camera switches to Thumbnail Review mode. In Thumbnail Review mode, up to nine pictures are shown on the LCD simultaneously. Use the up, down, left and right buttons to cycle through the thumbnail pages. To return to Full-Screen Review, select the photo you want to view and press either the Shutter button or the Zoom-Out button. The selected picture will then expand to fill the entire LCD Screen.
Chapter 4 – Connecting to a Computer The digital camera stores pictures as digital data rather than on film. Instead of making a trip to a developer and printing from negatives, you can copy your pictures to a computer for long-term storage. Once transferred, your pictures can be viewed, edited, printed, sent to friends and family via e-mail, or saved to any removable media device (such as floppy disk or CD-ROM) for delivery to a photofinisher.
Installing Software Follow these instructions to install the digital camera drivers and software on your system. CAUTION: Have your Windows Installation CD-ROM ready beforehand, as you may be prompted to insert it during the installation process. Step 1: Driver / Utility Installation 1. Insert the installation software CD into your CDROM drive. Don't connect the camera to the PC. 2. The installation program should start automatically.
Step 2: Card Reader / PC Camera Driver Installation 1. To install the necessary drivers for Card Reader mode and PC Camera mode, first set the correct operational mode for that function. For example, set the Mode Switch to Movie mode to install those drivers, and to any other mode to install Card Reader drivers. 2. Connect the small connector of the USB cable to the camera, as shown. 3. Connect the large end of the USB cable to an empty USB slot on your computer. To locate USB .
4. The Windows Add Hardware Wizard will automatically detect the camera and lead you through the installation procedures. 5. You will need to do this once for each mode (PC Camera and Card Reader). NOTE: Reboot your computer before using the camera and software for the first time. Remember to connect your camera to the PC with the USB cable before downloading pictures. Making the Connection The camera can be used in two different modes when connected to your computer: 1. Card Reader 2.
Copying Photos to a PC When connected to your computer in Card Reader mode, the digital camera behaves exactly like any other disk drive attached to your computer. This makes copying the images to your hard drive as easy as copying files from a floppy disk, zip drive or CD-ROM. To copy photos to your computer: 1. Connect the digital camera to the computer with the USB cable. 2. Turn on the camera. 3. Open Windows Explorer.
Using PC Camera Mode To use the camera as a PC Camera, you must set the USB in PC Camera mode in the setup menu and then connect it to the computer via the USB port. 1. Turn the camera on 2. Press the MENU button to enter the menu system. 3. Use the down button to select SETUP. Then press the right button to enter the SETUP menu. 4. Use the down button to select USB. Then press the right button to enter the USB menu. 5. Use the up and down button to select CARD READER or PC CAMERA.
When connected, the camera may be used in conjunction with any commercially available video capture software to create your own home movies. You can edit and distribute your movie files across the Internet or save them on CD-ROM for later viewing on your PC or with a VCD/DVD player. PC Camera mode can also be used with real-time video conferencing software such as Microsoft NetMeeting™. CAUTION: Do not disconnect the USB cable when the digital camera is functioning as a PC Camera (i.e.
Chapter 5 – Mode / Operation Guide The digital camera has three modes of operation. Slide the Mode Switch to select the mode. This chapter describes these modes and their function. Capture Mode Capture mode is used for taking still pictures. The following buttons are used. • • • • • Left button (-): Increases the camera exposure value, which allows in more light. Right button (+): Decreases the camera exposure value, which gradually blocks light.
FLASH Menu The Flash menu determines how the flash is used. 1. Press the MENU button to show the menu system. 2. Use the up and down button to select AUTO, ON, or OFF. Press the right button to enter the selected option. Note: The image may be overexposured when you shoot bright scenes by using forced flash.
PRESET Menu This mode is selected in the CAPTURE mode menu. Change the preset white balance setting to suit the lighting conditions in which the picture is taken. • AWB: Use the AWB setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. The available white balance values are between -2.0 to +2.0 EV in steps of 0.5 EV. Use the left or right button (/+) to select the EV value. The EV value appears on the LCD Screen.
RESOLUTION Adjust the image quality and resolution by selecting RESOLUTION from the menu display. There are five different picture resolutions available: 6.6M 2976 x 2232 Economic 3.0M 2048 x 1536 Normal 0.7M 1024 x 768 Fine Small 512 x 384 Fine Photo 2016 x 1344 Photo The higher the quality, the clearer your picture will be, but at the same time the image file size will be larger, and therefore you will be able to store fewer pictures in memory.
SELF-TIMER This option gives you the ability to take hands-free photos, such as self-portraits or group photos. To Take a Group Photo 1. Position the camera on a stable surface (such as a tripod) and frame the shot. 2. Press the Menu button to show the menu system. 3. Use the up and down button to select SELF-TIMER. Press the right button to enter the selected option. 4. Use the up and down button to select ON. Press the right button 5. Press the Menu button to exit the menu display. 6.
CONTINUOUS Use the continuous setting to take three consecutive images. To setup a continuous shot 1. Press the MENU button to show the menus. 2. Use the up and down button to select CONTINUOUS. Press the right button to select the option. 3. Use the up and down button to select ENABLE. Press the right button to select the option. 4. Press MENU button to exit the menu display.
Movie Mode Movie mode allows you record movie clips to your camera's on-board memory or flash card. To record a movie clip 1. Turn the Mode switch to the Movie Clip mode setting. 2. Frame your shot, after the camera's LCD screen turns on. 3. Press the Shutter button to begin recording. The camera keeps recording until the memory is full, or the Shutter button is pressed again. Digital zoom Digital zoom can be adjusted from 1.0X to 4.0X in 0.2X steps before recording a movie clip.
Focus A lens focus switch is located on the left side of the camera. Select the focus mode by sliding the focus switch. Landscape This focus is optimized for taking landscape pictures, with the lens focus universally distributed to encompass everything within the frame. Portrait This preset is optimized for taking "head shots" of people, focusing more on the center of the frame than on the peripheral areas.
Playback Mode Playback mode is used to view photos stored in the digital camera's on-board memory or on a flash memory card. To view the photos, slide the Mode switch to Playback mode. (Press the DISP button to turn on the LCD screen.) Playback mode button functions: • Left Button (-): Move to the previous photo. • Right Button (+): Move to the next photo.
DPOF DPOF stands for "Digital Print Order Format", and refers to a format that is used for recording the print specifications of images taken using a digital camera on media such as a flash Card. 1. Press the left or right button to display the image for which you want to specify a DPOF setting. 2. Press the MENU button and use the down button to select the DPOF menu. Select ENABLE and press the right button to select the setting. 3. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Delete 1. Press the left or right button to display the image you want to delete. 2. Press the MENU button to enter the menu system. 3. Use the up or down button to select DELETE. Press the right button to enter the menu. 4. Use the up or down button to select YES or NO. Press the right button to confirm the selection. 5. Press the MENU button to exit the menus. 6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to delete other images.
Setup Menu The Setup menu configures the camera. Follow these instructions to use the Setup menu. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Use the down button to select SETUP, and then press the right button to enter the Setup menu. The Setup menu appears.
Language The digital camera can display menu items in the following languages: English, French, Spanish, German, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese. For more details on setting the default language, refer to page 13.
Auto Off You can determine whether the digital camera turns itself off automatically after a period of inactivity. DISABLE: The camera stays on until it is turned off manually. 60 SEC: The camera turns off if it is not used for 60 seconds. 120 SEC: The camera turns off if it is not used for 120 seconds.
Buzzer When this feature is turned on, the camera makes a beep when you push a button. To activate the beeps, select the BUZZER option from the Setup menu. Select ON and press the right button to confirm the selection.
TV Out When you connect the camera to a television set with the included video cable, you have the option to choose a transmission format compatible with that of your TV. This allows you to record video images sent to the TV with a VCR. Select the TV OUT option from the SETUP menu, and choose NTSC or PAL according to your hardware and region. Press the right button to confirm your choice.
Preview After taking a photo, you can decide to preview the image before saving it. OFF: Saves the image without confirmation. 1 SEC: The image appears on the LCD screen for one second before being saved. CONFIRM: A confirmation message appears on the LCD screen before the image is saved.
Opening You can choose to display a startup screen when the camera is turned on. To turn the startup screen on or off, scroll down to the OPENING option, press the right button, select YES or NO, and press the right button to confirm. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) is a system that allows digital cameras to define which captured images are to be printed on compatible print devices. At its simplest level the system saves a set of text files in a special directory on a digital camera’s storage card. These files define the images that are to be printed, how many copies of each image, and if any information is to be overlaid on the image. This is usually implemented through a menu option on the digital camera.
Format This option completely erases and reformats the storage device. It is similar in function to formatting a PC hard drive. Although format takes longer than delete, be sure to format your storage device occasionally to ensure the card continues to function optimally.
Memory Type You can choose whether you want to store photos in the on-board (internal) memory or on a flash card. Follow these instructions to set the default storage media. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu system. 3. Use the down button to select SETUP and press the right button to enter the setup menu. 4. Use the down button to select MEMORY and press the right button.
5. Use the up and down button to select INTERNAL or CARD. Press the right button to set your selection. 6. Press the Menu button to exit. USB The digital camera can be used with any commercially available video software as a video camera. Simply connect it to your PC with the supplied USB cable, select the PC Camera in the setup menu.
Chapter 6 – Using the LCD Screen Icons on the LCD Screen show the status of camera settings and functions such as quality, zoom ratio, and number of pictures. These icons are displayed in every camera mode except Setup mode. This chapter describes the LCD Screen icons and their meanings.
Movie Mode EV Value Memory Type Movie Mode White Balance Mode Battery Status Playback Mode Total Pictures Remaining Pictures Playback Mode DPOF Battery Status 50 Image Type
LCD Icon Description Icon Name Description Auto Flash The camera senses whether the flash is needed by detecting the amount of ambient light. Flash Off Flash is turned off, regardless of the amount of light available. Flash On Flash is always on, regardless of light available. Portrait This preset is optimized for taking "head shots" of people, focusing more on the center of the frame than on the peripheral areas.
Icon 52 Name Description Battery Indicator Indicates the level of battery power remaining. Continuous Use the continuous setting to obtain the three continuous images when you want to take serious pictures in one touch Auto White Balance The camera automatically determines the White Balance setting. Sun Use this setting when taking pictures in bright daylight, to reduce the effect of "whitewashed" pictures.
Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide Mode Capture Playback Movie Menu Shutter Disp Menu ↑ (T) ↓ (W) Å (−) (+) Æ Single Capture LCD W Text ÅÆ LCD W/O Text Menu Off ÅÆ Menu On Zoom-in (T) Zoomout (W) Decrease EV Increase EV Select Photo Play/Stop AVI file LCD W Text ÅÆ LCD W/O Text Menu Off ÅÆ Menu On Playback Zoom-in (T) / Panning up Playbac k Zoomout (W) / Panning down Previous / Panning left Next / Panning right Start / Stop Recordin g LCD W Text ÅÆ LCD W/O Text Menu Off ÅÆ Menu O
Appendix 2 – Specification Image Sensor Type: CMOS Resolution: 3M pixels Digital Zoom 4x for Still Image capture, 0.2 steps 4x for Still Image playback, 0.5 steps Still image capture 2976 x 2232 (interpolated) 2048 x 1536 1024 x 768 512 x 384 2016 x 1344 (photo) Video Clip Movie mode 320x240: 15 fps, AVI format PC camera mode 320x240: 15 fps Color TFT LCD Size: 1.5” Resolution: 280 x 220 Auto-exposure Automatic with menu compensation +/- 2.0 0.
Appendix 3 – Troubleshooting Guide Problem Possible cause The camera The camera is has no power. turned off. The batteries are discharged. Solution Press the power button to turn the camera ON. Replace the batteries with fresh ones. Refer to Inserting Batteries. The batteries are Check the battery orientation. Refer to Inserting the inserted incorrectly. Batteries. The camera won’t take a picture.
Problem Possible cause Solution Windows ME and Windows 2000: when the USB cable is unplugged from the PC, an "Unsafe Removal Device Detected" error message appears. When removing USB devices, it is recommended that users follow the "Safe Removal of USB Device" procedure. Procedure: a. Right-click the Unplug or Eject hardware icon at the bottom-right of your computer screen. b. Left-click the Unplug or Eject hardware text box to open the 'Unplug or Eject Hardware' screen. c.
