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.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
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Cautions Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Loading the batteries with their polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries. Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ..............8 Overview ........................8 Package Contents ......................8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ....... 9 Front View ........................9 Rear View........................10 LCD Monitor Display ....................11 GETTING STARTED ............13 Preparation.........................13 Initial Settings ......................14 CAPTURE MODE............... 16 Capturing Images .......................16 Zoom Function ......................17 Setting the Scene Mode .....................18 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction............20 VIDEO MODE ..............
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APPENDIX................37 Possible Number of Shots..................37 Troubleshooting......................38 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer ............39 EN-7...
INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items: Common Product Components:...
Rear View 1. Status LED 7. Strap holder 2. LCD monitor 8. x Playback button 3. MENU Menu button 9. Battery / Memory card cover 4. MODE Mode button 10. Tripod socket Capture mode S Video mode Zoom in button Zoom out button 6.
LCD Monitor Display Capture Mode 1. Mode indication 2. Flash mode [Z] Auto Flash [Y] Red-eye Reduction [X] Forced Flash [W] Flash Off 3. Zoom status 00154 00154 2007/05/01 2007/05/01 4. Battery condition [D] Full battery power [C] Medium battery power [B] Low battery power 12.
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Video mode [S] 1. Mode icon 2. Zoom status 3. Battery condition 4. Storage media 5. Video resolution 6. Available recording time/Elapsed time 7. Main focus area 8. Date and time 03:50 03:50 2007/05/01 2007/05/01 9. Self-timer icon 10. Focus setting Playback mode [x] - Still image playback 1.
GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Load the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (28MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.
Initial Settings Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if and when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. Follow these steps to set the correct date and time: 1.
Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ] / [S]. You may set the language from the playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3.
CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 2.36" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. 2.
Zoom Function Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 12 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.
Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 17 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the SCN button. Sports Sports 05/17 05/17 3. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, and press the SET button.
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Scene mode Description | Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and white subjects like printed documents. e Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture a sunset. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene. m Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture a sunrise.
Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene.
VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pix- els. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Set the camera mode to [w]. 2. Compose the image. 3.
PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the x button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.
Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can let you quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Press the x button. The last image appears on the screen. 2.
Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the x button. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. 4. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the SET button.
DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer.
Erasing Images Erasing single image / Erasing all images 1. Press the x button. The last image will be displayed on the screen. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons. 3. Press the F button. The deletion menu will be displayed. 4.
MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the button. 3.
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* [ Blank ] Auto * [ f ] Incand. * [ h ] Fl1 * [ i ] Fl2 * [ c ] Daylight * [ d ] Cloudy This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.
Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 640x480 640x480 1. Set the camera mode to [ w ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
Playback Menu In the [x] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the x button. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ] / [S] / [x]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the [Setup] menu with the button. 4. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
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AE Flicker This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When photo- graphing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area's voltage. This function is only effective if you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Macintosh Pentium 166 MHz or higher PowerPC G3/G4/G5 Windows 2000/XP/Vista OS 9.0 or later 128MB RAM 128MB RAM 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive CD-ROM drive Available USB port Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1.
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are two types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: ® Ulead Photo Explorer - lets you spend more time enjoying photos, music and vid- eos and less time finding them. It is the all-in-one solution for owners of digital cam- eras, camcorders, scanners or anyone who wants to make it easier to keep track of their media.
USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with busi- ness associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card...
APPENDIX Possible Number of Shots Possible number of shots (still image) The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card. SD/SDHC memory card capacity Internal Size Quality...
Troubleshooting Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Solutions / Corrective Symptom Cause Actions The power does not The batteries are not loaded. Load the batteries correctly. come on.
Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions. If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer 1.
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3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the Select figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Print Num Select the image that you want to print with buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.
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QUICK START GUIDE GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Rear View GETTING STARTED Front View Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Load the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. 1. Status LED 7. Strap holder 4.