FCC STATEMENT 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, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.
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WARNINGS Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to the touch, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off and remove the batteries. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous.
CAUTIONS Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire. Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview .................................................................................................... 8 Package Contents ..................................................................................... 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Names of Parts ...................................................................................... 11 LCD Monitor Icons ...................................................................................
PLAYBACK MODE Viewing Images ...................................................................................... 24 Zoom Playback ........................................................................................ 25 Displaying Thumbnail Images ............................................................... 26 Slideshow Display ................................................................................. 26 Deleting Images .........................................................................
MENU OPTIONS Record Menu ........................................................................................... 41 SETUP MENU ............................................................................................................. 41 QUICK VIEW .............................................................................................................. 41 EV & WHITE BALANCE ............................................................................................. 42 Movie Menu ...............
INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1960 resolution images using a 3.1 Mega pixel sensor. Using the 1.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right.
Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components: Digital Camera USB cable Video cable Software CD-ROM User's manual Camera strap Common (Optional) Accessories: Memory card Camera pouch 2 x AA alkaline batteries Note: Accessories and components vary by retailer.
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Names of Parts 1. Shutter button 2. Focus dial 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Portrait mode Normal mode Flash Lens Hand strap eyelet VIDEO OUT jack USB connector Self-timer LED LED indicator 10. LCD monitor Arrow button (up) 11. Quality/Resolution button Display button Arrow button (left) Self-timer button 13. OK OK button ZOOM Digital zoom button 12. 14. Arrow button (right) 15. Flash button Arrow button (down) Delete button 16. Power button 17. Mode button 18. Menu button 19. Battery/Memory card cover 20.
LCD Monitor Icons Display icons - Still Image Record Mode: 1. Record mode 2. Battery level Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Virtually no battery power 3. Flash mode Auto flash Red-eye reduction Flash off 4. Focus mode [no indication] Normal mode Portrait mode 5. Self-timer mode 6. White balance [no indication] Auto Tungsten Fluorescent 1 Fluorescent 2 Cloudy Daylight 7. EV compensation (no indication with 0EV) 8.
Display icons - Movie Mode: 1. Movie mode 2. Battery level 3. Recordable movie time available 4. Memory card indicator 5. EV compensation 6. White balance 7. Recording indicator (blinking) Display icons - Still-Image Playback Mode: 1. Playback mode 2. Battery level 3. Frame number 4. Memory card indicator Display icons - Video (movie) Playback Mode: 1. Playback mode 2. Battery level 3. Frame number 4. Recorded movie time 5. The first frame of the movie 6.
GETTING STARTED You can use 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) to power the camera. Installing Batteries 1. 2. 3. 4. Make sure the camera is turned off. Slide the battery/memory card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ and -). Close the battery/memory card cover firmly. Note: If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use manganese batteries.
Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery/memory card cover in the direction of the [OPEN] arrow. 3.
Attaching the Hand Strap To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the strap. Attach the hand strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured. Setting the Date and Time The DATE/TIME screen will be presented if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without batteries for an extended period of time.
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 in memory, or 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.
This table shows the approximate number of images that you can store at each setting in 16MB internal memory or using an optional memory card from 8MB to 512MB: * The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings.
RECORD MODE Taking Images Your camera is equipped with a 1.5" LCD monitor to compose images. 1. Turn the camera on by pressing the power button. (The camera will always power-up in still-image record mode.) 2. If not in record mode, toggle the button to the mode. 3. Compose your shot on the display screen. 4. Press the shutter button. Note: The LCD monitor does not work well under direct sunlight and bright light.
Normal Mode The normal mode, suitable for scenery shooting, is used when the distance to the subject is greater than 1.4 meters. 1. Power on the camera. Make sure the camera is in Record mode. 2. Set the focus dial located on the front side of the position. camera to the 3. Compose your scene. 4. Press the shutter button. Digital Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer.
Self-Timer The self-timer duration is ten seconds. Activate the self-timer by pressing the shutter button. The self-timer LED blinks slowly for seven seconds and then blinks rapidly for the last three seconds. This allows you to get into the scene when taking group images. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Power on the camera. Make sure the camera is in mode. Record 3. Press the button. The icon appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose the scene. 5. Press the shutter button.
Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Power on the camera. Make sure the camera is in mode. Record 2. Press the button repeatedly until the desired flash mode appears. 3. Compose the image and press the shutter button.
The camera has three flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction and Flash Off. The modes appear, cyclically, when you press the below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode Auto flash button. The table Description The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general flash photography. The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires.
PLAYBACK MODE In the mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly search for the image you want. Viewing Images 1. Power on the camera and toggle the the mode. 2. View your images using the / button to button. To view the previous image, press the To view the next image, press the button. button.
Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Power on the camera, and toggle the button to the mode. 2. Select the image that you want to view using the / button. 3. Enlarge the image by pressing the ZOOM button (the OK button). Pressing the ZOOM button once magnifies the image to 2X. Pressing it again magnifies the image to 3X 4X. 4.
Displaying Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view as many as nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Power on the camera, and toggle the button to the mode. 2. Toggle the button until the thumbnail screen appears. Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor (assuming there are nine or more images in memory).
Deleting Images You can delete an image or video clip or all images and video clips at once by using the Erase function in the Playback menu. To delete one image or video clip: 1. Press the button and move to ERASE by using the / button. 2. Select ERASE ONE by using the / button and press the OK button. 3. When the delete message appears, select the image/ video clip you wish to delete by using the / button.
To delete all images or video clips (at once): 1. Press the button and move to ERASE by using the / button. 2. Select ERASE ALL by using the / button and press the OK button. ERASE ALL menu appears on the screen. 3. Select [YES] by using the / button and press the OK button to delete all images. The "NO IMAGE" message appears because all images and video clips have been deleted. To exit from this screen, press either the or button.
Setting the DPOF DPOF is a standard for recording printing information directly on the SD memory cards and other media. Files saved in the DPOF format can be printed using compatible printers or through a laboratory printing device. button and move to DPOF by using 1. Press the the button and press the OK button. 2. You can select the desired DPOF sub-menu by using the / button, and press the OK button to confirm the setting. ONE BY ONE: Set image quantity on the selected image.
MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Power on the camera, and toggle the button to the mode. The amount of time available for movie recording is displayed on the LCD monitor. (The time format is Minutes: Seconds) 2. To start recording a video clip press (and release) the shutter button. The elapsed time is displayed and the recording indicator ( ) blinks on the LCD monitor while recording.
Viewing Video Clips To view a recorded video clip, follow these steps: 1. Power on the camera, and toggle the button to the mode. 2. Select the video clip you wish to view using the / button. 3. Press the OK button to start. To pause playback at any time, press the OK button. * Press the OK button again to resume playback. To exit this movie playback and return to the playback mode, press the button. Notes about Video Playback: The zoom function cannot be activated during movie playback.
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6 users only) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading image and video files System Requirements (Windows) Pentium 200 MHz or higher Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port System Requirements (Macintosh) PowerPC G3/G4 OS 8.
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver Windows 98 computers The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "INSTALL USB DRIVER". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. Macintosh OS 8.6 computers Mac OS 8.
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera. 3. The USB MODE menu appears on the screen. / button to select DISK DRIVE, and 4. Use the press the OK button. DISK DRIVE is displayed on the LCD monitor. 5. From the Windows desktop, double click on "My Computer" 6. Look for a new "removable disk" icon.
Step 3: Downloading Image and Video Files When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the "removable disk" ("untitled" disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive. Windows Open the "removable disk" and subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the images that you want, then choose "Copy" from the "Edit" menu.
INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE PC users will find that PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, 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 PhotoSuite: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "INSTALL PHOTOSUITE".
INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PC users will find that PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 3600 panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista's powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes. To install PhotoVista: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.
USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera as a PC camera, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver (same as USB driver) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Running your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) Note: Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the camera.
Step 1: Installing the PC Camera Driver The PC-camera driver included on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms. 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2. Click "INSTALL USB DRIVER". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.
Step 3: Running Your Application Software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing: 1. Go to Start Programs Accessories Communications NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program. 2. Click the Start Video button to view live video. 3. Click the Place Call button. 4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling. 5. Click Call.
MENU OPTIONS Record Menu You can use the Record menu to adjust exposure and white balance. The Record menu even allows you to enable quick view. You can also access the Setup menu in the Record menu. To access the Record menu, toggle the button to the mode and button. Scroll through the menu options by using the / button. press the SETUP MENU Press the OK button to access the Setup Menu. For more information about Setup Menu, refer to the Setup menu section.
EV & WHITE BALANCE Exposure (EV) Your camera adjusts the exposure of each scene automatically. However, if the subject is very dark, or very bright, you may override the camera's automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation can be adjusted from -2.0EV to +2.0EV. To select the EV compensation you wish, press the OK button. Then, use the / button to select the EV compensation you desire, and press the OK button.
White Balance Your camera adjusts the white balance of each scene automatically. However, the images that your camera captures will appear different under different lighting conditions (daylight, cloudy, fluorescent, tungsten lights). Unlike your eyes, which can easily adjust to different lighting conditions (lighting temperatures), a digital camera cannot always differentiate between lighting types. Under some lighting conditions the image may appear in strange shades.
Playback Menu Use the playback menu to create an on-camera slide show or transfer images from internal memory to a memory card. You can also use the Playback menu to delete one or all images. To access the playback menu, press the button in the mode and navigate through the options by using the / button. SETUP MENU Press the OK button to access the Setup Menu. For more information about Setup Menu, refer to the Setup menu section.
COPY TO CARD This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera's internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some images in internal memory. To perform this function, use the button. / button to select [COPY] and then press the OK DPOF Refer to section in this manual titled "Setting the DPOF" in the PLAYBACK MODE for further details.
Setup Menu Select your general camera preferences in the Setup mode. Navigate to the option you wish to configure by using the / button. LCD BRIGHTNESS This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. To adjust the LCD brightness, you may increase or decrease the LCD brightness by using the / button. DATE/TIME After removing the batteries from the camera, the date and time may return to the default settings. If this happens, reset the date and time when using the camera.
SOUND The camera produces a sound (beep) each time you press a camera button, if this function is enabled. Select [ON] or [OFF] by using the / button. FORMAT MEDIA This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. To perform the format function, select [FORMAT] by using the / button and press the OK button. The FORMAT MEDIA menu appears on the screen. Formatting is an irreversible action and data can not be recovered at a later time.
LIGHT FREQUENCY This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50Hz and 60Hz. When photographing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending on your local area's voltage. This function is only effective if you set the White Balance to (Fluorescent) setting. Select [50HZ] or [60HZ] by using the / or button. FACTORY SETUP If you wish to restore all camera settings to their original status, select [SETUP] by using the / button and then press the OK button.
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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Sensor Image resolution LCD Self-timer Zoom Capture modes Memory type Lens Range of Focus Exposure and Compensation White balance Description Approx. 3.1 Mega pixels 2560: 2560 x 1960 pixels (F/W interpolation to 5 Mega pixels) 2048(F/N): 2048 x 1536 pixels 1600: 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280: 1280 x 960 pixels 1.
Shutter Speed 1/15~ 1/1000 sec. Files formats JPEG, AVI (Motion JPEG) for video clip File standards JPEG, EXIF 2.1, DPOF 1.0, DCF 1.1, M-JPEG Interface (Ports) VIDEO OUT jack, USB connector Power 2 AA Alkaline (1.5V) or Ni-MH (1.5V) batteries Dimensions 83.5 x 60 x 31.5 mm (W x H x D) (exclusive of protruding features) Weight Approx.
