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Technika SH-A366 Manual

10.0 megapixels ccd sensor; 3648 x 2736 resolution
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  • Page 1: Read This First

    READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

  • Page 2: Safety Instructions

    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 and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 3 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

  • Page 4: Notes On Battery Usage

    Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    Contents INTRODUCTION ....................7 Package Contents ......................8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ..............9 Front View ........................9 Rear View........................10 The Mode Dial ......................11 LCD Monitor Information ....................12 PREPARING THE CAMERA ................14 Installing the Batteries ....................14 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) .............
  • Page 6 PLAYBACK MODE ..................... 35 Viewing Images ......................35 Magnifying Images ....................... 36 Thumbnail Display......................37 Slideshow Display ......................38 Resizing an Image......................39 VIDEO MODE...................... 40 Recording Video Clips....................40 Playing Back Video Clips ..................... 41 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV ............... 42 Deleting Images/Video Clips ..................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera! Equipped with a 10.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 3648 x 2736 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: 10.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 10.0 megapixels for good quality of images. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package Contents Digital Camera Video Cable USB Cable User’s Manual Software CD-ROM Camera Strap Camera Pouch Batteries Battery charger • Unpack all the items and check them carefully. If any items are missing or damaged, contact your nearest TESCO store for a replacement. Have your receipt ready when you call.

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter button 6. Mode dial 2. Flash 7. Viewfinder window 3. Microphone 8. Self-timer LED 4. Lens 9. PC/Video terminal 5. Power button 10. DC IN 3.3V terminal EN-9...

  • Page 10: Rear View

    Rear View 1. Viewfinder Arrow button (Up) Focus button 2. Diopter adjustment dial Arrow button (Left) 3. LED indicator Flash button Zoom in (telephoto) button OK button Zoom out (wide-angle) button / Thumbnail button Arrow button (Right) Self-timer button 5. Strap holder Arrow button (Down) Playback button Exposure compensation button...

  • Page 11: The Mode Dial

    The Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. Mode Description Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically.

  • Page 12: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode A B C 1. Mode indication ] Program Mode u $: 00003 00003 00003 ] Auto Mode & & ] Video Mode ] Manual Mode +1.0 +1.0 +1.0 ] Aperture Priority Mode ] Shutter Speed Priority Mode 2.2x 2.2x 2.2x...
  • Page 13 Video Mode 1. Video mode 2. Recordable movie time available 00:00:33 00:00:33 00:00:33 3. Memory status 4. Battery power and AC adapter indicator 5. Date 6. Focus area 7. Flash mode 2006/01/01 2006/01/01 2006/01/01 Image Playback 1. Playback mode 2. Memory status 3.

  • Page 14: Preparing The Camera

    PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2.

  • Page 15: Using The Ac Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

    Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off. 2.

  • Page 16: Inserting And Removing An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 32MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store more files. 1.

  • Page 17: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. LED Indicators Indicator State Description/Activity LED indicator Blinking red The digital camera is powering up. Solid green The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies). LED indicator Solid green USB communication/transfer in progress LED indicator...

  • Page 18: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the button until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the button again. Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your Set-up1 Set-up1...

  • Page 19: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up3 camera on by pressing the button.

  • Page 20: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1.

  • Page 21: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2.48" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1.

  • Page 22: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images and Using the Mode Dial Simple Mode [ (Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure.

  • Page 23: Scene Mode

    Scene Mode [ You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 4 available modes in Scene Mode: ] Night Scene: This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. ] Landscape: This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.

  • Page 24: Aperture Priority Mode [F]

    Aperture Priority Mode [ In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. The aperture will affect the depth-of-field of the picture. If you set a large aperture (lower F value), you can capture portrait images with an out-of-focus background.

  • Page 25: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.

  • Page 26: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button.

  • Page 27: Setting Focus

    Setting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 1. Rotate the mode dial to 00003 00003 00003 2. Press 3.

  • Page 28: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. The camera has four flash modes:Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Forced Flash and No Flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.

  • Page 29: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a 00003 00003 00003...

  • Page 30: Adjusting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.

  • Page 31: Setting White Balance

    Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. Rotate the mode dial to Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2 Mode2 Mode2 Mode3 Mode3 Mode3 2. Press the button to turn on the power. Image Size Image Size Image Size...

  • Page 32: Capture Mode

    Capture Mode Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. 1. Rotate the mode dial to Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2 Mode2 Mode2 Mode3 Mode3 Mode3 and turn your camera on by pressing the Metering Metering Metering...

  • Page 33: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1.

  • Page 34: Selecting The Metering Mode

    Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2 Mode2 Mode2 Mode3 Mode3 Mode3 turn your camera on by pressing the button.

  • Page 35: Playback Mode

    PLAYBACK MODE Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time. 1. Press the button to turn on the camera. 2. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 LCD monitor.

  • Page 36: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 37: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the (Playback) button. 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 38: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press the (Playback) button. Playback1 Playback1 Playback1 Playback2 Playback2 Playback2 The last recorded image appears on the...

  • Page 39: Resizing An Image

    Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2816 x 2112 pixel, 2048 x 1536 pixel, and 640 x 480 pixel. The original image can not be retained after resizing. 1.

  • Page 40: Video Mode

    VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 00:00:33 00:00:33 00:00:33...

  • Page 41: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. 1. Press the (Playback) button. 2. Use to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed. 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001...

  • Page 42: Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips On Tv

    Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn all connected devices off.

  • Page 43: Deleting Images/Video Clips

    Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. 1. Rotate the mode dial to Delete Delete Delete...

  • Page 44: Protecting Images/Video Clips

    Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the (Playback) button. Playback1 Playback1 Playback1 Playback2 Playback2 Playback2 The last recorded image appears on the Slide Show Slide Show Slide Show LCD monitor.

  • Page 45: Setting The Dpof

    Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards.
  • Page 46 4. Use to select by your preference, then One Image One Image One Image press the button. Quantity Quantity Quantity [Quantity]: Allows you to select image quantity Date Date Date (0~10). Use to set the image quantity. Cancel Cancel Cancel [Date]: The date of recording can be printed directly on the images.

  • Page 47: Transferring Files From Your Digital Camera To Computer

    TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER System Requirements (Windows) Pentium III 600 MHz or higher Windows 2000/XP 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port System Requirements (Macintosh) PowerPC G3/G4 OS 9.0 or later 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port...

  • Page 48: Connect The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Turn your camera on by pressing the button. 3. [USB Mode] appears on the screen. 4. Use to select [PC], then press the button.

  • Page 49: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer ® Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications;...

  • Page 50: Installing Photo Express

    Installing Photo Express ® Ulead Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more.

  • Page 51: Using The Digital Camera As Apc Camera

    USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital 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 digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card...

  • Page 52: Step 2: Connect The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 2. Turn your camera on by pressing the button. 3. [USB Mode] appears on the screen. 4.

  • Page 53: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Auto Auto Auto Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2 Mode2 Mode2 Mode3 Mode3 Mode3 Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2 Mode2 Mode2 Mode3 Mode3 Mode3 Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2...
  • Page 54 Mode [Mode1] Item Functional Description Image Size Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in MENU OPTIONS. Quality Refer to “Camera Menu - In A (Auto) Mode” in MENU OPTIONS. W. Balance Sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.
  • Page 55 Mode [Mode3] Item Functional Description Color Sets the color of the image that will be captured. • Full Color • Black & White • Sepia Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness. • High • Medium • Saturation To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference.

  • Page 56: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your Video Video Video camera on. Color Color Color 2. Press , then use to select the option item, then press the button.

  • Page 57: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the (Playback) menu, set which settings are to be used for playback. Playback1 Playback1 Playback1 Playback2 Playback2 Playback2 Playback1 Playback1 Playback1 Playback2 Playback2 Playback2 Slide Show Slide Show Slide Show Resize Resize Resize Protect Protect Protect Quality Change Quality Change Quality Change DPOF...
  • Page 58 [Playback2] settings Item Functional Description Resize Changes the size of a recorded image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to the smaller size is available. • [ ] 3648 x 2736 • [ ] 2816 x 2112 •...

  • Page 59: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera. Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up3...
  • Page 60 [Set-up2] settings Item Functional Description Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. • PAL / NTSC LCD Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.

  • Page 61: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant Printer

    CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER 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. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB Mode USB Mode USB Mode...
  • Page 62 3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the figure Select Select Select shown on the right hand side will appear. Print Num Print Num Print Num Select the image that you want to print with the buttons. Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.

  • Page 63: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor Effective pixels 10.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 3648 x 2736, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480 Video clip: 640 x 480 Image quality Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy Movie image: Economy Recording media 32MB internal memory SD memory card (Optional, up to 2GB)

  • Page 64: Possible Number Of Recordable Images

    POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution.

  • Page 65: Troubleshooting Guide And Warranty

    • The camera is turned off. Warranty Your Technika appliance is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please return the appliance to your nearest Tesco Store. Please bring your original purchase receipt with you. This warranty in no way affects your consumer rights.

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