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Optimus 16-3869 User Manual

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  • Page 4: Read This First

    This User Manual 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 manual. 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 5: 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. 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 the power OFF and remove the batteries.
  • Page 6 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 7: 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 8: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION...8 Overview... 8 Package Contents... 9 Optional Accessories...9 COMPONENTS GUIDE...10 Front View...10 Rear view...11 LED Indicators...12 Scene Modes...13 LCD Monitor Information...14 PREPARING YOUR CAMERA...19 Installing the Battery...19 Charging the Battery...20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)...21 Setting the Date and Time...22 Choosing the Language...22 Attaching the Camera Strap...23 BASIC FUNCTIONS...24...
  • Page 9 Installing Photo Express...55 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA...56 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver...56 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer...57 Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)...57 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS...58 Capture Menu...58...

  • Page 10: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Your new stylish digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 1.7" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.

  • Page 11: Package Contents

    Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact to your dealer. Digital Camera User’s Manual USB Cable...

  • Page 12: Components Guide

    COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 1. Strap eyelet 2. Lens cover 3. Shutter button 4. Flash 5. Lens 6. Microphone 7. Self-timer LED...

  • Page 13: Rear View

    Rear view 1. DC IN 5V terminal 2. Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 3. USB terminal 4. Tripod socket 5. Battery/SD card 6. OK OK button Zoom button Arrow button (Down) MODE Mode button Arrow button (Right) Flash button Arrow button (Left) Self-timer button Arrow button (Up)

  • Page 14: 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 15: 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 16: 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 17 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 icon 14. White balance [ No icon] Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent 15.
  • Page 18 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. [ ] Card indicator 3. Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 4. [ ] Protect indicator ]DPOF icon 5.
  • Page 19 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 12:20 Movie mode Recording indicator Video counter ] Card indicator Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power...
  • Page 20 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 00:52 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. Battery level ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 3. [ ] Card indicator 4. Index number of total number 5.

  • Page 21: Preparing Your Camera

    PREPARING YOUR CAMERA Installing the Battery We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still camera. Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1.

  • Page 22: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN terminal of the camera. 2.

  • Page 23: 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 the SD memory card. Optional SD memory card provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.

  • Page 24: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The Date/Time screen will be presented if/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 by using the To increase the value, press the To decrease the value, press the 2.

  • Page 25: Attaching The Camera Strap

    Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the camera strap. 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 26: Basic Functions

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

  • Page 27: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm 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 28: Using The Normal Mode

    Using the Normal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject 1.12m 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 29: Adjusting The Zoom

    Adjusting the Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is en- larged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight).

  • Page 30: 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 your circumstances. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight).
  • Page 31 The table below will help to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Fill flash (on) Flash off Automatic flash Red-eye reduction Note: In [ ] Macro mode and [ ] Landscape mode, flash photography is not possible. In [ ] Night Scene mode, flash photography will automatically detect the ambient lighting.

  • Page 32: Using The Self-Timer

    Using the Self-Timer By using the [ ] self-timer you can join into the screen when taking group shots. 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 as 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as [10 s] [5 s] [Self-Timer Off].

  • Page 33: Using The Macro Mode

    Using the 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 1.14m. 1. Set the focus switch to the [ ] position. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Macro mode.

  • Page 34: Setting The Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be 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 an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
  • Page 35 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on 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 36: Selecting Photography Mode

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

  • Page 37: Sports Mode

    Sports Mode For dynamic action choose [ ] Sports mode. This feature also letting you to capture moving subjects continuously. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. using the 2.

  • Page 38: Night Scene Mode

    Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by 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 the both (people and the background) appear accordingly exposure.

  • Page 39: Portrait Mode

    Portrait Mode Taking pictures by selecting [ ] Portrait mode helps you to construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly while indistinct background’s details. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the button.

  • Page 40: Landscape Mode

    Landscape Mode Taking images by choosing [ with the enhancement of image’s color and saturation. [ subject is between 1.1m to infinity. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 2.

  • Page 41: 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 brightly lit. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the button.

  • Page 42: Movie Mode

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

  • Page 43: Image Playback

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

  • Page 44: 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 twice the MODE button to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2.

  • Page 45: Viewing Nine Images At A Time

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

  • Page 46: Viewing Video Clips

    Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1.Press twice the MODE button to enter [ 2.Select the video clip that you want to view by using the Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature reviewing recorded images and for presentations.

  • Page 47: Protecting Images

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

  • Page 48: Deleting Images

    DELETING IMAGES Deleting Images/Video Clips Singly You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time. 1. Press continuously the MODE button to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select unwanted images by using the then press the MENU button.

  • Page 49: Deleting All Images/Video Clips

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

  • Page 50: 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] by using the the sub-menu.

  • Page 51: Setting The Dpof

    SETTING THE DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to 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.

  • Page 52: Transferring Recorded Images/Video Clips To Your Computer

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

  • Page 53: 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 54: Step 2: Connecting The Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera. 4.

  • Page 55: Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips

    Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be 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 hard disk.

  • Page 56: Software Installation

    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 57: 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 58: Using The Digital Camera As A Pc 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...

  • Page 59: Step 2: Connect The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    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 application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing: 1.

  • Page 60: List Of Menu Options

    LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking still images. 1. Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the button. 3072 x 2304 2. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 3.
  • Page 61 Size This sets the size of the image that will 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...
  • Page 62 Your camera adjusts the exposure each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, the camera adjusts the brightness or darker. 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 button and press the OK button to confirm.

  • Page 63: White Balance

    White Balance When the brightness of the light changes, our eyes adapt the difference so that the white object remains white. For digital still 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 the lens.
  • Page 64 Select the photographic ISO to be used when a photograph is taken. The higher the ISO sensitivity value, the greater sensitivity, but the greater the noise. With a higher sensitivity selected, bright photographs can be taken with less light. [Auto]: Automatic adjustment [100]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100 [200]:...

  • Page 65: Quick View

    Sharpness Your camera will automatically emphazise the borders between light and dark areas of the image. This will make the image’s edges look sharper. [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 the shot. [ON]: Display quick view [OFF]:...

  • Page 66: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu Use the Playback menu you can create an on-camera slide show or configure DPOF settings. You may also delete one or all stored images, format your SD memory card or the internal memory. 1. Press MODE button twice to enter [ Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu.

  • Page 67: Video Menu

    Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. Refer to section in this manual titled “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS for further details. White Balance Refer to section in this manual titled “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS for further details.
  • Page 68 Setup Menu (in Capture/Video/Playback Menu) You can select according to your preference for the camera settings in Setup of Capture/Video/Playback Menu. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the Capture Setup Date/Time Next Menu Format Next Menu Beeper Language English 5 Min...

  • Page 69: Power Off

    Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. Power Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear. [3 Min], [5 Min], [10 Min], [30 Min], [OFF] Set to Default This function will restore all the parameters to the default settings.

  • Page 70: 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 71: Troubleshooting

    TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center. Power Supply Symptom The power does not come on. The power cuts out during use. The power does not go off.
  • Page 72 Shooting Symptom Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot. Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. The camera does not focus. The flash does not fire. The flash cannot recharge. Even though the flash fired, the image is dark.

  • Page 73: 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 when the camera’s buttons are pressed, it does not operate. The date and time is wrong.

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