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Radio Shack 16-3898 Optimus User Manual

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Digital Camera,Camera Strap,User's Guide (in the Software CD),Quick Start Guide,
Software CD-ROM,USB Cable,Camera Pouch,Lithium ion rechargeable battery
(650mA),AC adapter
Please read this user's guide before installing, setting up and using your new product.
WHAT'S IN THIS PACKAGE
R R R R R
Thank you for purchasing your
Optimus Digital Camera from
RadioShack.
16-3898

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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    Digital Camera WHAT’S IN THIS PACKAGE Digital Camera,Camera Strap,User’s Guide (in the Software CD),Quick Start Guide, Software CD-ROM,USB Cable,Camera Pouch,Lithium ion rechargeable battery (650mA),AC adapter Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product. R R R R R...

  • Page 2: Fcc Statement

    Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the user’s guide. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Digital Camera Product Model 16-3898 RadioShack Corporation 300 RadioShack Circle Party Fort Worth, TX 76102...

  • Page 3: Read This First

    This User’s Guide is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this guide. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.

  • Page 4: 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 power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn power OFF and remove the batteries.
  • Page 5 Cautions Insert the batteries paying attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with incorrect polarities 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. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

  • Page 6: Notes On Battery Usage

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

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION... 9 Overview... 9 Package Contents...10 Optional Accessories...10 COMPONENTS GUIDE...11 Front View...11 Rear view...12 LED Indicators...13 Scene Modes...14 LCD Monitor Information...15 PREPARING YOUR CAMERA...20 Installing the Battery...20 Charging the Battery...21 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)...22 Setting Date and Time...23 Choosing Language...23 Attaching the Camera Strap...24 BASIC FUNCTIONS...25...
  • Page 8 Installing the Photo Express...56 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...57 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver...57 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer... 58 Step 3: Run your videoconferencing application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)...58 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS... 59 Capture Menu...59...

  • Page 9: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your stylish new digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 2.0" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. The auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.

  • Page 10: Package Contents

    Package Contents Your digital camera includes following: Digital Camera User’s Guide (in the software CD) Quick Start Guide USB Cable Lithium ion rechargeable battery (650mA) Optional Accessories SD Memory Card Camera Strap Software CD-ROM Camera Pouch AC adapter...

  • Page 11: Components Guide

    COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 1. Strap eyelet 2. Lens cover (and On/Off Switch) 3. Shutter button 4. Flash 5. Lens 6. Microphone 7. Self-timer LED...

  • Page 12: Rear View

    Rear view 1. DC IN 5V socket 2. Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 3. USB socket 4. Tripod socket 5. Battery/SD card compartment 6. OK button Zoom button MODE button MENU button 11. LCD monitor 12. Status LED (Down) (Right) Flash button (Left)

  • Page 13: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators Indicator Status Status LED None Status LED Solid green Status LED Blinking green Status LED Blinking green Status LED Solid green Status LED Solid green Self-timer LED Blinking red ---- ---- (1) The camera sounds one beep. (Sec) The self-timer sounds 10 beeps for 10 seconds, 5 beeps for 5 seconds. Description/Activity The camera is powering up The camera is powered and ready...

  • Page 14: Scene Modes

    Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation. Mode 1. [ ] Auto mode 2. [ ] Sports mode 3. [ ] Night Scene mode 4. [ ] Portrait mode 5. [ ] Landscape mode 6. [ ] Backlight mode Description Select this option to leave all the adjustments to...

  • Page 15: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Scene mode ] Auto mode ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode ] Portrait mode ] Landscape mode ] Backlight mode 2. Image quality ] Fine ] Normal ] Economy 3.
  • Page 16 These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 11. Flash mode Fill flash (on) Flash off Automatic flash Red-eye reduction 12. [ ] Self-timer mode 13. [ ] Macro mode 14. White balance [ No icon] Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 15.
  • Page 17 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. [ ] Card indicator 3. Battery level ] Full battery ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 4. [ ] Protected indicator 5.
  • Page 18 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 12:20 Movie mode Recording indicator Video counter ] Card indicator Battery level ] Full battery ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power...
  • Page 19 These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips: 00:52 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. Battery level ] Full battery ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 3. [ ] Card indicator 4. Index number of total number 5.

  • Page 20: Preparing Your Camera

    Installing the Battery We highly recommend you use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to maximize performance of your digital camera. Make sure that camera’s power is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1. Turn your camera off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover away in arrow direction and lift it up.

  • Page 21: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery The supplied AC adapter can charge the battery or activate the camera. Make sure that power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert the barrel plug of the AC adapter into the DC IN socket of the camera. 2.

  • Page 22: Loading An Sd Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

    Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your camera comes with 16 MB of internal memory (14 MB available for image storage), allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card which provides removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.

  • Page 23: Setting Date And Time

    Setting Date and Time The Date/Time screen will appear when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after removing the batteries for a long period of time. 1. Select the item field using the 2.

  • Page 24: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental slippage during use, always hang the camera strap on your hand. Attach the camera strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.

  • Page 25: Basic Functions

    BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning Power On/Off 1. Slide the lens cover to turn the camera on. 2. The camera sounds one beep when turned on. 3. Slide the lens cover back to turn off the camera.

  • Page 26: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor lets you monitor an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video clips or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1.

  • Page 27: Using Normal Mode

    Using Normal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject is 1.0m to infinity. Select this mode for general shooting, including portraits and scenery. 1. Set the focus to the [ ] position. 2. Compose your image. 3.

  • Page 28: Using Zoom

    Using Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. However the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) image appears. You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the resolution of 3072 x 2304 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels.

  • Page 29: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable flash mode to suit lighting condition. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight).
  • Page 30 The table below helps to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Fill flash (on) Flash off Automatic flash Red-eye reduction Notes: In [ ] Macro mode and [ In [ ] Night Scene mode, flash photography will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the surrounding brightness is low, the flash will fire at [ In [ ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [...

  • Page 31: Using Self-Timer

    Using Self-Timer According to your preferences you can take pictures with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). Self-timer duration can be set at 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode can be cycled from [10 s] [5 s] [Self-Timer Off].

  • Page 32: Using Macro Mode

    Using Macro Mode Use [ ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 0.6m to 1.0m. 1. Set the focus switch to the [ 2. Compose your image. 3.

  • Page 33: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for the images. These settings affect the number of images stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get desired effects on the images.
  • Page 34 Number of Recordable Images The following list indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images, or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality/resolution.

  • Page 35: Selecting Photography Mode

    SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Auto Mode Using [ ] Auto mode the majority of settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply aim at the subject and then shoot. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select [Scene] using the buttons.

  • Page 36: Sports Mode

    Sports Mode For dynamic action, choose [ 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the buttons. Press OK to enter sub-menu. 2. After entering sub-menu, select [Sports] using the OK to confirm setting. Sports mode icon displays [ 3.

  • Page 37: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects using [ subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with lights from the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and let both (people and the background) appear according to exposure.

  • Page 38: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode ] Portrait mode helps you construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly while reduces background’s details. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] using the buttons. Press OK to enter the sub-menu. 2.

  • Page 39: Landscape Mode

    Landscape Mode ] Landscape mode helps you capturing vivid and expansive landscape pictures with the enhancement of image’s color and saturation. [ 0m to infinity. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select [Scene] using the buttons. Press OK to enter sub-menu. 2.

  • Page 40: Backlight Mode

    Backlight Mode Use [ ] Backlight mode when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is bright. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select [Scene] using the buttons.

  • Page 41: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE ] Movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Press the MODE button to enter [ 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. 3.

  • Page 42: Image Playback

    IMAGE PLAYBACK ] Playback allows you to view, magnify your images or play back video clips. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play back the images one by one automatically. Single Image Playback Play back still images one by one.

  • Page 43: 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. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 44: Viewing Nine Thumbnail Images At A Time

    Viewing Nine Thumbnail Images at a Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ 2. Press the MENU button. 3.

  • Page 45: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ 2. Select the video clip you want to view using the 3. Press OK. Playback begins. Press OK again to stop playback. Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show function enables you to play back your images automatically in sequential order.

  • Page 46: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent the recorded images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ press the MENU button to enter Playback menu. 2. Select [Protect] using the 3. You can select to protect a single image or all images at once using the buttons and then press OK.

  • Page 47: Deleting Images

    DELETING IMAGES Deleting Single Image/Video Clip To delete single image or video clip at a time: 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select unwanted images using the then press the MENU button.

  • Page 48: Deleting All Images/Video Clips

    Deleting All Images/Video Clips 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select [Delete] using the 3. Use the buttons to select [All Images], and press OK. 4. Use the buttons, then select [Execute] and press OK to confirm the deletion.

  • Page 49: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or Internal Memory

    Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored images and data. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Setup] in any mode. 2. Select [Format] using the 3.

  • Page 50: Setting Dpof

    SETTING DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you embed printing information on your SD 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 SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through laboratory printing services that accept memory cards.

  • Page 51: Transferring Recorded Images/Video Clips To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share the recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. Before doing so, you need to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips.

  • Page 52: Step 1: Install The Usb Driver

    2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Install USB Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. Installation on MAC OS 9.0 For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the digital camera and load its own USB drivers.

  • Page 53: Step 2: Connect The Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connect the Camera to Your Computer 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB socket on the camera. 4.

  • Page 54: Step 3: Download The Recorded Images/Video Clips

    Step 3: Download the Recorded Images/Video Clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is regarded as 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’s hard disk.

  • Page 55: Software Installation

    SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing the Photo Explorer The Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital ® media. It lets you acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions;...

  • Page 56: Installing The Photo Express

    Installing the Photo Express The Ulead Photo Express is a complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, ® visual program interface, and in-program help you creating exciting photo projects. It lets you acquire digital photos easily from digital cameras or scanners and organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode. It uses hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more.

  • Page 57: 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 in another place. To use the digital camera for videoconference, your computer system must include the following items:...

  • Page 58: Step 2: Connect The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    7. Mount the digital camera steadily on the top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. Note: When using this digital camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera. Step 3: Run your videoconferencing application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing: 1.

  • Page 59: List Of Menu Options

    LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu includes the basic settings for taking still images. 1. Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options using the buttons. 2. Press OK to enter sub-menu. 3. After entering sub-menu, select your option using the 4.
  • Page 60 Size This sets the size of image to be photographed. [3072 x 2304]: 3072 x 2304 pixels [2560 x 1920]: 2560 x 1920 pixels [2048 x 1536]: 2048 x 1536 pixels [1280 x 960]: 1280 x 960 pixels [640 x 480]: 640 x 480 pixels Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) of image to be taken.
  • Page 61 Your camera adjusts the exposure for each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, the camera adjusts the brightness properly. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] (0.5 EV step). To adjust EV, press the buttons and press OK to confirm.

  • Page 62: White Balance

    White Balance When the brightness of a scene changes, our eyes adapt the difference so the white object remains white. For digital cameras, they can also see the white object as white by averaging the light around the subject. The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters into the lens.
  • Page 63 The ISO figure is the numeric indication for sensitivity to light. Higher ISO figure setting has higher sensitivity to light and is suitable for shooting under low light, but also has higher noise (grains). [Auto]: Automatic adjustment [100]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100 [200]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO200 Color...

  • Page 64: Quick View

    Sharpness High sharpness setting emphasizes the borders between light and dark areas of an image and makes the image’s edges look sharper. Low sharpness setting softens the look of an image. [High]: Hard touch [Medium]: Normal touch [Low]: Soft touch Quick View Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken a shot.

  • Page 65: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Use the Playback menu you can create an on-camera slide show or configure DPOF settings. You may also delete or protect one or all stored images. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu. Scroll through the options using the 2.

  • Page 66: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings for recording video clips. Refer to “Capture Menu” in page 59 for further details. White Balance Refer to “Capture Menu” in page 59 for further details. Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the menu mode. Video Setup +0.0...

  • Page 67: Setup Menu (In Capture/Video/Playback Menu)

    Setup Menu (in Capture/Video/Playback Menu) You can select camera setting according to your preference in Setup of Capture/Video/Playback Menu. Navigate the options you wish to configure using the Capture Setup Date/Time Next Menu Format Next Menu Beeper Language English Power Off 5 Min Next Menu Set To Default...

  • Page 68: Automatic Power Off

    Language Your camera has six language menu for you to select — English, French, Italiano, Espanol, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. To select language, enter Setup menu and scroll to Language, then select the desired language. Automatic Power Off To save battery power, your camera has three automatic power off settings — 3, 5, 10 minutes plus OFF which disables the automatic power off.

  • Page 69: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Sensor Image resolution Image quality Recording media Lens Range of focus LCD monitor Self-timer Zoom Exposure compensation White balance File format Interface Operating environment Power supply Dimensions Weight * Design and specifications are subject to change without notice. Description Approx.

  • Page 70: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local RadioShack. Power Supply Symptom Power does not come on. Power cuts out during use. Power does not go off. The battery runs out quickly.
  • Page 71 Shooting Symptom The camera does not shoot after pressing the shutter button. Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. The camera does not focus. The flash does not fire. The flash cannot recharge. Even the flash has fired, the image remains dark.

  • Page 72: Other Problems

    Playback Symptom Cannot playback. The contents of memory card cannot be replayed. Files cannot be deleted. Cannot format a memory card. Other Problems Symptom Cannot load the memory card. Even the camera’s button is pressed, it does not operate. The date and time are wrong. About connecting to your computer/software Symptom Cannot download images.
  • Page 73 300 RadioShack Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76102 RadioShack. c 2005. RadioShack Corporation. All rights reserved. Optimus, RadioShack and RadioShack.com are trademarks used by RadioShack Corporation. Note:Actual product may vary from the images found in this document. 04/04 16-3898 01A06 China...

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