Contents INTRODUCTION Unpacking ... 2 Features ... 6 Precautions ... 7 General Precautions Data Error Precautions Operating conditions Condensation About the cameraÕs backlightÉ Lens Precautions GETTING ACQUAINTED General Guide ... 11 Front Back Side Bottom Monitor Screen Indicators ... 14 REC mode PLAY mode Indicator Lamps ...
Page 4
INTRODUCTION Using the Self-Timer ... 37 Specifying Image Size and Quality ... 39 To specify the image size To specify the image quality Exposure Compensation ... 40 Selecting White Balance ... 42 Checking an Image You Just Recorded ... 42 Using a Memory Card ...
Transferring Images to a Computer ... 68 USB Connection Connecting the USB Cable Disconnecting the USB Cable Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ... 70 Memory Card Data DCF Protocol Memory Card File Structure Image Files Supported by the Camera Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer 73 Using the PC Camera Mode ...
INTRODUCTION Features High-resolution CCD with 2 million effective pixels (2.14 million total pixels) 1.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen 2X digital zoom Built-in 16MB flash memory Images can be recorded without using a memory card. Supports SD memory cards and MultiMediaCards as re- movable storage.
Precautions General Precautions Be sure to observe the following important precautions whenever using the camera. Never try to take pictures or use the built-in display while operating a motor vehicle or while walking. Doing so cre- ates the danger of serious accident. Never try to open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs.
INTRODUCTION Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other im- age data already stored in camera memory.
Condensation When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc- tion of the camera, so you should avoid exposing it to con- ditions that might cause condensation.
Page 10
INTRODUCTION GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). 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.
GETTING ACQUAINTED This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front Shutter release button (page 28) Exposure sensor (page 32) Lens (page 9)
GETTING ACQUAINTED Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen. REC mode Self-timer Flash Mode indicator Auto Flash Flash Off Flash On Red-eye reduction Focus Mode indicator None Auto Focus Macro Battery capacity Zoom frame...
PLAY mode (Built-in memory) (Memory card) Shot number Zoom factor 1234 123 _ 1234 06/20/01 Battery capacity File number The above indicators do not appear on the PLAY mode monitor screen when the “Indicators” option is turned off (page 62). IMPORTANT! The above indicators may not appear when viewing images recorded using a different digital camera...
GETTING ACQUAINTED Attaching the Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration below. IMPORTANT! Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us- ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop- ping it. The supplied strap is intended for use with this cam- era only.
Power Requirements Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately. Batteries Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6 Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6 Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable...
GETTING ACQUAINTED Loading Batteries Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading or replacing batteries. Turn the camera over, and slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow in the illustration to open it. Load batteries as shown in the illustration, and then close the battery cover by pressing down on it as you slide it in the direction indicated by the arrow.
Page 19
CAUTION! Battery life differs greatly by manufacturer. We recom- mend use of MX 1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA alkaline batteries with this product. Tips for Prolonging Battery Life Use the SET button to turn off the flash when you are not using it.
GETTING ACQUAINTED About rechargeable batteries Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge- able batteries are used. AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set)/Quick Charger Set : BC-1HB4 Nickel-metal hydride batteries (4-battery set) : NP-H3P4...
Never recharge non-rechargeable type batter- ies, never allow direct connection between two ends of a battery, and never try to take batteries apart. Do not expose batteries to direct heat or dis- pose of them by burning. Doing so can create the danger of explosion.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Using AC Power Use the adaptor as shown below to power the camera from a household power outlet. AC Adaptor DC IN 6V (AC power terminal) AC Adaptor: AD-C620 (Option) AC Adaptor/Charger: BC-3HA (Option) The BC-3HA functions both as an AC adaptor and as a charger unit for AA-size nickel-metal hydride batteries.
Be sure to turn off power before connecting or disconnect- ing the adaptor. Always turn camera power off before disconnecting the AC adaptor, even if the camera has batteries installed. If you don’t, the camera will turn off automatically when you dis- connect the AC adaptor.
GETTING ACQUAINTED Power Save Settings The camera performs the following power save operations to conserve battery power. Auto Power Off : Automatically turns off the camera if no op- eration is performed for five minutes. Sleep : Automatically turns off the monitor screen if no operation is performed for two minutes.
Setting the Date and Time Turn on the camera, and then align the mode se- lector with LCD or Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “SET UP (BASIC)” or “SET UP” and then press SET . If you aligned the mode selector with step 1, use [ ] and [ ] to select “SET UP (BASIC)”...
Page 26
GETTING ACQUAINTED After the date setting is the way you want, use [ ] and [ ] to select “STYLE” and then press SET . On the date format screen that appears, use [ ] and [ ] to select the format you want and then press SET .
RECORDING IMAGES This section describes the basic procedure for recording an image. Recording a Simple Snapshot Your camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aper- ture setting in accordance with the brightness of the subject. Recorded images can be saved to the camera’s built-in flash memory or to a commercially available memory card (SD memory card or MultiMediaCard).
Page 28
RECORDING IMAGES Compose the image on the monitor screen. The focusing range of the camera is about 80cm to (31.5" to You can compose images using either the monitor screen or the optical viewfinder (page 35). When using the optical viewfinder to compose images, you can set the mode selector to FINDER, which turns off the monitor screen and con- serves battery power.
About the REC Mode Monitor Screen The image shown on the monitor screen in the REC mode is a simplified image for composing purposes. The actual image is recorded in accordance with the image quality setting currently selected on your camera. The image saved on the memory card has much better resolution and detail than the REC mode monitor screen image.
RECORDING IMAGES Using Zoom You can use the digital zoom feature of your camera to zoom in on the center of an image. Performing a zoom op- eration toggles the zoom factor between 2X and 1X. IMPORTANT! Digital zoom is available only when camera’s image size setting (page 39) is “L 1600 x 1200.”...
Using the Flash The following describes various flash settings you can make to suit the type of image you are trying to record. Align the mode selector with LCD. Press SET to cycle through the flash mode settings until the one you want is indicated on the monitor screen.
RECORDING IMAGES Flash Status Indicators You can find out whether the flash will fire when you record by pressing the shutter release button about half way down and checking the status of the operation lamp. If the operation lamp It means this: does this: Lights amber The flash will fire.
Page 33
RECORDING IMAGES Red-eye reduction may not work well when the camera is not pointed directly at the subject or when the subject is far from the camera. In the Red-eye reduction , the flash is fired automati- cally in accordance with exposure. Because of this, the flash does not fire if the subject is well-lit.
RECORDING IMAGES Recording Macro Images You can select either normal or macro (close-up) recording using the selector located under the lens on the front of the camera. The table below describes the two settings available with the selector. To do this: Select this setting: Shoot normal images, at a distance of about 80cm to...
Using the Optical Viewfinder Note the following points whenever you use the optical viewfinder to compose images. Optical viewfinder The frame that is visible inside of the viewfinder indicates the image recorded at a distance of about three meters (9.8`). When the subject is closer or further away than three meters (9.8`), the recorded image will be different from what you see inside the viewfinder frame.
Setting the Maximum Number of Shots You can use the following procedure to specify the maxi- mum number of shots that can be recorded in the Continu- ous Shutter Mode. You can specify a value in the range of 2 to 5.
Specifying Image Size and Quality You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording. To specify the image size Align the mode selector with LCD. Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select”SIZE” and then press SET Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the image size and then press SET .
RECORDING IMAGES Size/Quality Setting and Image Capacity Number of images Image size File size Quality (pixels) Built-in flash memory 16MB FINE 850KB 1600x1200 NORMAL 600KB FINE 200KB 800x600 NORMAL 150KB * The number of image values marked with an asterisk is based on the SD memory card made by Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Ltd.
Page 41
Use [ ] and [ ] to perform exposure compensation (EV shift) and then press SET . This registers the EV shift value you specify. [ ] : Increases the EV value. A higher EV value is best used for light-colored subjects and backlight subjects.
RECORDING IMAGES Selecting White Balance Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a subject appear most natural under the type of lighting that is available. Align the mode selector with LCD. Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “WHITE BALANCE”...
Using a Memory Card Your camera comes with 16MB of built-in flash memory for storing images as you record them. You can expand memory using a commercially available memory card (SD memory card). You can also copy images from built-in flash memory to a memory card.
RECORDING IMAGES To insert a memory card into the camera Open the memory card cover. Memory card cover Making sure that the terminals of the memory card is facing towards the front of the camera, carefully insert the card into the slot as far as it will go.
IMPORTANT! Never insert any other object besides a memory card into the camera’s card slot. Doing so creates the risk of damage to the camera and card. Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera, remove the batteries or disconnect the AC adaptor, and contact your dealer or nearest service provider.
RECORDING IMAGES Turn on the camera, and then align the mode se- lector with LCD or Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “FORMAT” and then press SET . Use [ ] and [ ] to select “YES, FORMAT” and then press SET .
To copy flash memory images to a memory card The following procedure copies all images currently in the camera’s built-in flash memory to a memory card. Load a memory card into the camera. Align the mode selector with Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “COPY TO CARD”...
PLAYBACK PLAYBACK You can use the camera’s built in monitor screen to play back recorded images. Basic Playback Operation Use the following procedure to scroll through recorded im- ages stored in the camera’s memory. Align the mode selector with This enters the PLAY mode. Use [ ] and [ ] to scroll through images on the monitor screen.
Page 50
PLAYBACK IMPORTANT! Auto Power Off (page 24) is disabled whenever Slide Show is being used. This means you should not leave Slide Show running when using batteries to power the camera. Doing so can run down batteries. Be sure to stop Slide Show and turn off the camera after you are finished.
DELETING IMAGES You can use either of two options to delete images, SELECT or ALL. To do this: Select this option: Select the currently SELECT displayed image Delete all images that are not protected IMPORTANT! Image deletion cannot be undone. Before deleting an image, make sure you no longer need it or you have a back-up copy saved on your computer, on diskette, or on some other medium.
Page 52
DELETING IMAGES To do this: Select this option: Exit the image selection screen EXIT Delete the currently displayed image DELETE Scroll forward to the next image NEXT Scroll back to the previous image BACK When the image you want is displayed, use [ ] and [ ] to select “DELETE”...
Deleting All Unprotected Images The following procedure deletes all unprotected images cur- rently in memory. Align the mode selector with Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “DELETE” and then press SET . Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ALL” and then press SET The remainder of this procedure is identical to steps 7 through 8 under “Deleting a Single Image”...
MANAGING IMAGES MANAGING IMAGES The image management capabilities of the camera make it easy to keep track of images. You can protect images against deletion, and even use its DPOF feature to specify images for printing. Folders and Files Your camera automatically creates a directory of folders in its built-in flash memory or on the memory card to store images.
Files Each folder can contain up to 9,999 image files. If you try to save the 10,000th image to a folder, the camera automati- cally creates a new folder and stores the image there. The names assigned to files are based on the current date, as shown below.
Page 56
MANAGING IMAGES Use [ ] and [ ] to select the operation you want to perform, and then press SET . E X I T O F F N E X T B A C K P R O T E C T P R O T E C T To do this: Select this option:...
To protect or unprotect all images Align the mode selector with Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “PROTECT” and then press SET . Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ALL” and then press SET Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ON”...
MANAGING IMAGES DPOF The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Or- der Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed.
Page 59
To do this: Select this option: Exit the image selection screen EXIT Specify the number of copies to be COPIES printed Insert a date stamp into the image DATE Scroll forward to the next image NEXT Scroll back to the previous image BACK To set the number of prints of an image, use [ ] and [ ] to select “COPIES”...
MANAGING IMAGES To print all images Align the mode selector with Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “DPOF” and then press SET . Use [ ] and [ ] to select “ALL” and then press SET Use [ ] and [ ] to specify the number of prints and then press SET .
PRINT Image Matching This camera supports PRINT Image Matching, which means that images recorded with it include information about the mode settings, camera setup, etc. When you print an image on a printer that supports PRINT Image Matching, the printer reads this data a n d a d j u s t s t h e p r i n t e d i m a g e accordingly, so your images come out just the way you intended when you...
OTHER SETTINGS OTHER SETTINGS Turning the Monitor Screen Indicators On and Off You can use the following procedure to turn the monitor screen indicators (page 14) on and off. Align the mode selector with LCD or Press MENU. Use [ ] and [ ] to select “INFO DISPLAY” and then press SET .
Page 65
Use [ ] and [ ] to select the setting you want and then press SET . To do this: Select this setting: Save images you record on a computer hard disk (mass storage NORMAL class, page 68) Use the camera as a PC camera for video conferencing (image class, PC CAMERA page 74)
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Your camera has two terminals for connecting to external equipment: a VIDEO OUT terminal and a USB port. You can use these terminals to connect the camera to a television, VCR, or computer. IMPORTANT! Be sure to turn off both the camera and the other equipment before making any connections.
Connecting to a Television Images being displayed on the camera’s monitor screen, whether for recording or playback can also be displayed on the screen of a connected television. Connect the camera to a TV as illustrated below. Video cable (Bundled with camera.) VIDEO IN terminal...
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Align the mode selector with LCD or Press MENU. If you aligned the mode selector with step 1, use [ ] and [ ] to select “SET UP” and then press SET . If you aligned the mode selector with , skip step 3.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Disconnecting the USB Cable Windows XP,Windows Me or 98 Disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off the camera. Windows 2000 Click card services in the task tray on your computer screen, and disable the drive number assigned to the camera. Next, disconnect the USB cable from the camera, and then turn off the camera.
Other types of computers Use a commercially available SD memory card reader/ writer. See the user documentation that comes with the SD memory card reader/writer for details about how to use it. Use a commercially available PC card reader/writer in combination with a commercially available PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/MMC).
Precautions when Using a Memory Card on a Computer Note that the folder named “DCIM” is the parent (top) folder of all the files on a memory card. When transferring memory card contents to a hard disk, MO disk, or other external storage, treat all the contents inside a DCIM folder as a set and always keep them together.
CONNECTING TO EXTERNAL EQUIPMENT Using the PC Camera Mode You can connect your camera to a PC and use it as a PC camera for video conferencing, Web chatting, etc. IMPORTANT! The PC camera Mode operation is not supported for the Apple Macintosh.
Other Requirements You also need to obtain and install video conferencing soft- ware in order to use the camera as a PC camera. Following is the name of a typical video conferencing application. Application Name: Microsoft NetMeeting In addition, video conferencing also requires network de- vices such as a modem and terminal adapter, as well as speakers, microphone, etc.
REFERENCE REFERENCE Camera Menus The following shows lists of menus that appear in the REC mode and PLAY mode, and their settings. The settings that are underlined in the following table are initial defaults. REC mode EXIT WHITE BALANCE AUTO / DAYLIGHT / SHADE / TUNGSTEN / FLUORESCENT EXPOSURE -2EV to +2EV...
REFERENCE REC mode The card access lamp lights or flashes only while a memory card is loaded in the camera. Operation Lamp Card Access Lamp Color Status Color Status Green Flash 3 Green Flash 3 Amber Flash 1 Amber Green Green Green Green...
PLAY mode The card access lamp lights or flashes only while a memory card is loaded in the camera. Operation Lamp Card Access Lamp Color Status Color Status Green Flash 3 Green Flash 3 Green Green Flash 3 Green Flash 3 Green Flash 3 Green...
REFERENCE Troubleshooting Problem Power does not turn on. 1. Batteries are not oriented correctly. 2. Batteries are dead. 3. Wrong AC adaptor type being used. Camera suddenly powers 1. Auto Power Function activated (page 24). down. 2. Batteries are dead. Image is not recorded when 1.
Page 81
Problem Color of the playback image Sunlight or light from another source is shining di- is different from the image rectly into the lens during recording. on the monitor screen dur- ing recording. Images are not displayed. A memory card with non-DCF images recorded with another camera is loaded in the camera.
Page 82
REFERENCE Problem All buttons and switches are Circuit problem caused by electrostatic charge, disabled. impact, etc. while the camera was connected to an- other device. Monitor screen is off. 1. Sleep mode activated. 2. USB cable is connected. 3. Video cable is connected to the camera. 4.
Display Messages ERROR This message appears in the rare case that an im- age is so complex that its file cannot be compressed to the maximum allowable size. NOT AVAILABLE The displayed image was recorded on another type FOR THIS IMAGE of camera and cannot be enlarged.
Page 84
REFERENCE NOT ENOUGH Due to the type of subject you are shooting, five MEMORY FOR Consecutive Shutter Mode shots cannot be CONTINUOUNS recorded. SHOT CANNOT TAKE ALL SELECT You are trying to use the viewfinder to shoot in the macro mode. Slide the mode selector to CHANGE MODE! and use the monitor screen for macro shots.
Specifications Description ... Digital camera Recorded Image File Format ... Still images: JPEG (Exif. Ver. 2.1) / DCF standard (Design rule for Camera File system), DPOF compatible Recording Medium ... Built-in 16MB flash memory SD Memory Card MultiMediaCard Recorded Image Size ... 1600 x 1200 pixels, 800 x 600 pixels Standard Memory Capacity, Number of Image Files, Computer Output Image Size * The number of image values marked with an asterisk is based on the SD...
Page 86
REFERENCE Self-timer ... 10 seconds, 2 seconds Built-in Flash Flash Modes: ... AUTO, OFF, ON, Red-eye reduction Flash Range: ... Approximately 0.8 to 2 meters (2.6 to 6.6`) Recording Functions ... Normal, continuous shutter, self-timer, macro Monitor ... 1.5" TFT color LCD (61,600 pixels, 280 x 220) Viewfinder ...
Page 87
REFERENCE This camera does not have a separate battery to power its clock. Clock settings are cleared whenever power to the camera is cut off (by batteries going dead while the camera is not connected to an AC power outlet with the AC adaptor) for about 12 hours. After power is resumed, either by loading fresh batteries or connecting to an AC power outlet, you will have to set the correct date and time again.
SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE Contend of CD For Windows98/2000/Me/XP Camera USB Driver NetMeeting MGI Photo Suite IV SE MGE Video Wave IV SE MGI Photo Vista 2.02 Acrobat Reader Camera Manual For Macintosh Camera USB Driver Acrobat Reader Camera Manual Camera User Manual...
Page 89
Photo Vista 2.02 with this software , user can connect all continu ously shot photos together and make seam less panoramas science photos . NetMeeting meet face to face with others over the internet . Make files trans ferring more easily. Install USB driver for Mac Install the USB driver and connect the digital camera with computer...
Page 90
SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE Loading Image by USB Cable 1.connect computer and camera by USB 2.Please connect camera with computer as below photo indicate: Loading images There are two ways to load Photos from Camera to computer 1.)By Mass Storage : 1.)By Mass Storage : 1.)By Mass Storage : 1.)By Mass Storage :...
Page 91
SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE f) Double click this removable Disk and get your pictures b) Press (Computer) button which shows as A2 . c) Choose (Removable Disk)and then select the photos which you’d like to download from Camera to computer. 2) By Software : ( from Photo Suite ) a) Choose the software –...