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Precautions
Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety
precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which
could damage your eyesight.
Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any
way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when
exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service
providers.
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Do not
the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for
young children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter
away from infants when using flash.
Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with
wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger
of fire and electric shock.
Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to
prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off
immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair.
Never attempt to repair the camera on your own.
Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not
expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of
the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards.
Do not sit with the camera in a back pocket as it may cause the camera to
malfunction or damage the LCD monitor.
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  • Page 1 Precautions Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents PRECAUTIONS ECORDING TILL MAGES SING THE MODE GETTING STARTED ETTING THE ESOLUTION AND UALITY ECORDING OVIE LIPS ETTING THE OVIE SING ACKAGE ONTENT SING THE UNCTION TTACHING THE RIST TRAP SING THE LASH OMPONENT UIDE SING THE ACRO & B NSTALLING THE ATTERY SING THE...
  • Page 3 ELETING ILES ROTECTING A INGLE ROTECTING ILES DITING MAGES OTATING TILL MAGES HANGING THE MAGE HANGING THE MAGE WITH FFECTS OPYING THE ILES DPOF ETTING THE HOOSING A TARTUP MAGE MAKING CONNECTIONS ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A SING THE EADER ONNECTING THE...
  • Page 5 Getting Started Using This Menu Getting Started This section contains information you should know before using this camera. Basic Operations This section explains all recording features of this camera. Recording This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files. Playback This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies and audio files.

  • Page 6: Strap

    Package Content Camera USB Cable AV Cable Rechargeable Lithium-ion Soft Case Strap Battery Software Installation Battery Charger & Quick Start Guide CD-ROM Adaptor The shape of the AC power cord plug depends on the country of use. Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown.

  • Page 7: Uide

    The Component Guide Front View 1. Self-timer Lamp 2. Flash ( page 24) 3. Lens 4. Microphone Back View 5. LCD Monitor ( page 9) 6. Operation Lamp 7. Zoom Button ( page 23) See also: Thumbnail ( page 34) Playback Zoom ( page 33) 8.
  • Page 8 Top View 15. Strap Ring ( page 2) 16. Shutter Button ( page 19, 22,27) 17. Power Button ( page 12) Side View 18. USB/AV Terminal ( page 18, 43) Bottom View 19. Speaker 20. Tripod Socket 21. Battery Cover ( page 5)

  • Page 9: Pack

    Installing the Battery Pack The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion 820 mAh). Open the battery cover. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. Insert the batteries. Install the battery with the terminal facing inside the camera.

  • Page 10: Card

    Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. Be sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries. Remove batteries if you will not be using them for a long time. The camera body may feel warm after extended use.

  • Page 11: Language

    It may cause damage to the card if removed while the camera is on. Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card. About Camera Memory This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory.
  • Page 12 Press the MENU button to close the menu. Setting the Date & Time Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu ( page 16). Select [ Date & Time]. to select [Date & Time] Press or the SET button to then press launch the submenu.

  • Page 13: Onitor

    Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or playing back images. REC mode Recording mode ( page 13) Shake warning ( page 19) Flash (...
  • Page 14 PLAY mode Playback mode ( page 13) Battery ( page 5) Captured date & time Protect ( page 36) Voice memo ( page 28) Voice memo control ( page 28) File number / Total DPOF ( page 40) Storage media Resolution ( page 21) Recording info (...

  • Page 15: Tatus

    Changing the LCD Status Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below: REC mode (A) OSD on (B) Guide line (C) OSD off Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images. PLAY mode (D) Full OSD (E) Basic OSD You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation: 。...

  • Page 16: O N And Off

    。 Viewing in thumbnail 。 Trimming a still image When the LCD status is not in “OSD on”, press Macro ( ) or Flash ( ) will change the display mode to “OSD on” automatically. Basic Operation Turning the Power On and Off Press the POWER button ( ) to turn on the camera in the REC mode.
  • Page 17 The power save feature will not activate in the following situation: Recording movie clips or audio files Playing movie clips or audio files Playing the slideshow Connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable Changing the Mode You can record images and voices in the REC mode.
  • Page 18 Display Title Description Voice REC For recording audio. Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images. Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering. Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily. Landscape Used for the wide scenic views. Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.
  • Page 19 Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). Open the REC menu. Press the MENU button ( ) to display the menu.
  • Page 20 Highlight Off / Sharpness Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time Digital Zoom Off / On AF Lamp Off / On REC menu list (Movie) Menu Item Available Setting Page...
  • Page 21 Press the MENU ( ) button to close the menu. Setup menu list Menu Item Functions [Shutter]: Sets the shutter sound on and off. [Start-up]: Sets a type of the start-up sound. [Beep]: Sounds Sets the operation sound on and off. [Volume]: Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, start-up sound, beep and playback sound.
  • Page 22 Menu Item Functions Use this function if the camera experiences a “Folder cannot be created” error or if you want to restart numbering, for example, after erasing all files. [Series]: Store the latest used file number no matter deleting files or inserting a new memory card. File No.
  • Page 23 Basic Recording Recording Still Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. Half press the shutter button to focus the image.
  • Page 24 Using the Q mode The Q mode provides a simplified camera interface. Larger icons and fewer controls make it easier to take pictures anytime, especially for the beginners and elder users. You can use only the basic settings in the Q mode: Flash: Auto / Red eye / Force on / Slow sync / Force off Macro: Off / On Button...
  • Page 25 Setting the Resolution and Quality You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose. For details, see page 15. Resolution Values Image Size Print Size 3072 x 2304...

  • Page 26: Quality 21

    Recording Movie Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode ( page 13). Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. The LCD monitor displays the available recording time ( ).
  • Page 27 320 x 240 Lower Quality 160 x 128 Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allows you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera.
  • Page 28 Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software interpolation process. The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to approx. 4 times. Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions.
  • Page 29 The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low. The available flash settings are limited depending on the REC mode you selected ( page 50). Using the Macro Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects.
  • Page 30 Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface and the subject. Using the Self-timer & Burst Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still images shooting. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode ( page 13).
  • Page 31 When using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level, stable surface. Recording Audio Clips Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode ( page 13). Press the shutter button ( ) to start recording.
  • Page 32 Adding a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you have finished recording. Recording a Voice Memo Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo.
  • Page 33 Start playing back. Press to start playing the voice memo. Press to stop the voice memo, or press to pause it. When voice memo paused, press again to resume. Other Recording Functions Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Option Description Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives...
  • Page 34 Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the Shutter button. Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 35 Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines. Option Description The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image. The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for printing. The edges of the image are softened.
  • Page 36 Setting AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you record images in low light conditions. Option Description Disable the AF lamp while recording images. The AF lamp turns on by half pressing the shutter button. Playback Playing Back Images Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13).
  • Page 37 Start playing back. Press to start playing the movie clip. Press to stop the movie clip, or press to pause it. When the movie paused, press again to resume. During movie playing back, press to fast forward or press to rewind it Press the shutter to capture the still image from the movie clip while it had paused.
  • Page 38 Viewing in Thumbnail Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13). Press the zoom button [W], a thumbnail screen is displayed. Use the four-way control to select the desired image, and press [T] or the SET button to show the selected image in full screen.
  • Page 39 Change the slide show settings. Use the four-way control ( ) to set the slideshow interval ( ), music ( effect ( ) and repeat ( You can set the interval between 1~10 seconds. Playing the slide show. Press the SET button ( ) to start the slideshow. During the slideshow, press the SET button ( ) to pause the slideshow and press the SET button again to resume.

  • Page 40: Deleting All Files

    To quickly delete the current display image Select the image you want to delete. Press the Delete button ( ) to show a confirmation. Press the SET button ( ) to delete the current display image. Protected images cannot be deleted with this function. Deleting All Files Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode (...

  • Page 41: Protecting All Files

    Press to select the image you want to protect. Press the SET button to protect the image. When the file is locked, the displays on the LCD monitor. Repeat step 4~5 to protect images. To unlock the file, press the SET button again in step 5. The will disappear and the file is unlocked.

  • Page 42: Changing The Image Size

    Press to select the image you want to rotate. Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Rotate ) and press the SET button. Press the SET button to rotate the image. Each press rotates the image 90 degrees in clockwise. Press to select OK, and then press the SET button to finish rotating.

  • Page 43: Copying The Files

    Press to select the image you want to add the effect. Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way control to select Effect ) and press the SET button. Press to select an option, and then press the SET button. The edited image will be saved as a new file.

  • Page 44: Setting The Dpof

    Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer.

  • Page 45: Choosing A Startup Image

    Repeat step 4~6 to other images for printing. Press and then press the SET button to apply the setting or press the MENU button to cancel. After you finished all image settings, select [ ] and press the SET button to apply it. Choosing a Startup Image Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAY mode ( page 13).

  • Page 46: Making Connections

    The start-up image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory formatted. Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV You can display recorded images on a television with a supplied AV cable. Set the TV out to match the TV system that you are using ( page 18).

  • Page 47: Connecting The Camera To Apc

    Set the TV input signal to Video In. Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information. Display on TV. Everything that would normally appear on the camera’s LCD screen, such as photo and video clip playback, slide shows, and image or video capture, appears on the TV.

  • Page 48: Software Installation

    Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port and turn on the camera. The LCD screen turns off when the connection to the computer has been successfully completed. Open [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer]. A “Removable Disk” appears in the drive list. Double-click the “Removable Disk”...

  • Page 49: Installing The Software

    *Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with the camera. Insert the CD into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears: The following software is listed: Install Ulead ®...

  • Page 50: Installing The Software Driver

    Drivers Installs camera drivers for Windows 98/98SE/XP. Browse CD Opens Windows Explorer and enables you to view the contents of the driver and software CD. Click the items in the autorun menu to install the software. If the autorun menu does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM in [My Computer] or [Windows Explorer] and double-click the file named [autorun.exe] to start the program.

  • Page 51: Se Vcd

    Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers. Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCD VideoStudio 7 SE VCD is a video editing application that is included on the software installation CD-ROM. This software requires Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP on your computer.

  • Page 52: Appendix

    To start the program, click Start > Programs > Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic > Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic. VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Ulead VideoStudio enables you to quickly and easily produce home videos complete with attractive titles, video filters, transitions, and sound. Ulead VideoStudio features an intuitive step-based interface that helps you get started right away.

  • Page 53: Troubleshooting

    Reset the file number and plug in a new memory card. The folder number and file number are initialized and renumbered from 100 and 0001 respectively. Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your computer.

  • Page 54: Function Available List

    with other camera) is loaded. Recorded images are not The camera was turned If the battery low indicator saved in memory. off/powered down before appears on the LCD monitor, the image was stored in replace the battery memory immediately. Cannot transfer images to a USB driver is not installed.
  • Page 55 Still Capture Mode Function Fine Normal Center Metering Multi Spot Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluor_H Fluor_L Custom Auto +0.3 ~ +2.0 Exposure -0.3 ~ -2.0 Drive 2 sec. Mode 10 sec. Double Burst Type 1 Highlight Type 2 Type 3 Hard Sharpness Normal...

  • Page 56: Specifications

    Still Capture Mode Function Sepia Negative Green Blue Date Date Stamp Date & Time Digital Zoom AF Lamp : Factory setting : Default : Available : Not available (*): Set to [OFF] after power off. : Setting is retained even after mode switch or power off Specifications Sensor 7 Mega Pixels CCD, Size : 1/2.5 inch...
  • Page 57 Burst Depends on the capacity of the memory. (no limit) Self-timer 2 sec. / 10 sec. / Double / Burst Flash Auto / Red eye reduction / Always on / Slow sync / Always off Photo Effect Black & White / Sepia / Negative Art / Mosaic / Red / Green / Blue Storage 16MB internal memory / SD card TV system...
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