1. Camera Precautions………………………………… 4 2. Preparation…………………………………………... 7 Standard Accessories………………………... 7 Parts Names…………………………………... 8 Charging the Battery …….…..……………... 9 Loading the SD card………..………………… 11 Attaching the Strap………..………………….. 12 3. Quick Start……………………………………………. 13 Powering the camera On/ Off……………….. 13 Taking Picture…………………………………. 14 Holding the camera correctly……………..
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Playback Mode……………………………….. 22 Pictures/ Video Clips Playback………...… 22 Single Video Clip Playback Delete…..….. 23 Thumbnail……..…….…………………... 23 Slide Show………….……………………… 24 Delete Current Picture or Video Clip……. 24 Delete All……………..………………….…. 25 Protect…………………………………….… 25 Print………………………………………... 26 Playback Zooming………………………… 27 Voice Mode……………..………………….….. 28 Voice Message Recording……………...… 28 Voice Message Playback………………….
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6. Making Connections ………………... 36 Install PhotoImpression………………………. 36 Install VideoImpression………………………. 37 Connecting to PC……………….……………. 42 Download Pictures, Movies………………….. 43 7. Appendix…………………………………………….. 44 Specifications…………………………………. 44 Computer System Requirement……………. 45 Icons & Indicators…………………………….. 46 Standard Number of Available Pictures/ Recording Reference Table…………………. 47 Table of Contents...
Welcome Thank you for choosing the Camera to pursue your DSC. Whether you are creating memories of your friends and family or exploring the great outdoors to get the utmost satisfaction from your DSC, please take a moment to read through this manual.
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• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. • Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent accidents or damage to the camera.
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FCC Notice This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
Charging the Battery Long battery life is one of the key benefits of this product compared to others. Your camera battery has already been charged prior to shipment, however, to be safe, please charge the battery at least 4 hours when your first use.
Battery Power Status CAUTION * It takes approximately 1.5~2 hours to fully charge a depleted battery. * The camera can be charge at ambient temperatures between 0℃ (32℉) and +40℃ (104℉). * The battery does not need to be fully discharge or exhausted before being recharged.
Loading SD Card Insert SD card into memory card slot and push it all the way in. The LCD will show the SD card indicator when an SD card is in the slot. When the optional SD card is installed: * All images/ movies by default will be automatically stored in SD card * It may be necessary to format the SD card if the card...
Attaching the Strap 1. The small loop goes through the strap holder. 2. Then the small loop goes through one clutch of the loop again and pulls tightly.
3. Quick Start Powering the camera ON/ OFF Power ON 1. Press the Power Button to turn on. The green LED light up indicate power is on. 2. When the LCD Monitor has been activated, the camera is ready to use. Power OFF 1.
Taking Picture Holding the camera correctly Due to the extremely compact size and light weight of the camera, it is critical that you hold the camera securely in order to avoid “camera shake”. The camera is particularly sensitive to shake in low light environments. Taking a picture in low light requires a longer exposure time for the image to be captured and any movement during this time might cause a blurred image.
Capturing Still Images 1. Power on the camera. 2. Press the Shutter Button to take a picture. Recording Video Clips 1. Power on the camera. 2. Slide the Mode Button and select the Video Mode. Press OK button for confirmation. 3.
Basic Shooting Functions Using the Zoom 1. Under Still mode and Movie mode. 2. Use the LCD monitor to frame your subject. 3. Press the picture or record a movie clip. Flash Setting 1. Under Still mode. 2. Press / Flash button directly to change the flash mode- auto/ force on/ off.
4. Advance Mode Still Mode The Camera is default on Still Mode. To press Menu Button for modes setting, press Menu Button again to return the capture mode. Picture Quality 1. Under Still Mode. 2. Press Menu Button. 3. Press to select 3M(2048x1536)/ 5M(2560x1920)/ 12M (4032x3024 by interpolation) you want to change.
Exposure Value 1. Under Still Mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press Value mode. 3. Press to adjust the exposure compensation from -2 to +2 in 0.5 increments. White Balance 1. Under Still Mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press Balance mode.
Burst Snapshot 1. Under Still mode, 2. Press Menu Button and press Snapshot mode. 3. Press to select Single/ Burst. 4. Press Menu Button to return the capture mode, and then press Shutter Button to capture 3 images continuously. Self-timer 1.
Video Mode Press the Mode Button and select the Video Mode. Press Shutter/OK button for confirmation. To press Menu Button for modes setting, press Menu Button again to return to recording mode. Video Resolution 1. Under Video Mode. 2. Press Menu Button. 3.
Exposure Value 1. Under Video Mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press Value mode. 3. Press to adjust the exposure compensation from -2 to +2 in 0.5 increments. White Balance 1. Under Video Mode 2. Press Menu Button and press Balance mode.
Playback Mode Pictures/ Video Clips Playback 1. Press the Mode Button and select Playback Mode. 2. Press Shutter/OK button for confirmation. 3. Press forward to select the pictures/ video clips you want to review. Single Video Clip Playback 1. Press to playback, to press twice is quick playback.
Thumbnail 1. Press Shutter/OK Button to enter Thumbnail to show 6 pictures or video clips at the same time on TFT display. 2. To press Shutter/OK Button to return the original picture or video clip playback status. Slide Show 1. Under Playback mode. 2.
Delete Current Picture or Video Clip 1. Under Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press mode. 3. Press Shutter/OK button to delete current picture or video clip. 4. Press Shutter/OK button again for confirmation, press Menu button to exit. Delete All 1.
Protect 1. Under Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press mode. 3. Press to select ON to protect current picture or video clip. 4. The Protect symbol will be shown on the top right of picture or video clip. Print 1.
Playback Zooming 1. Under Picture Playback mode. 2. Press to pan the center of the picture to view. 3. Press Shutter/OK Button to fix the zoom frame. Press to move to a specific area you want. 4. Press Shutter/OK Button again to return the picture playback zooming.
Voice Mode Voice Message recording 1. Press Mode Button and select the Voice Mode. 2. Press the Shutter/OK Button for confirmation. 3. Press the Shutter Button for recording, press Shutter Button again to stop recording. Voice Message Playback 1. Press Mode Button and select the Voice Playback Mode.
3. Press to adjust the volume. Delete Voice Message 1. Under Voice Playback Mode. 2. Press Menu Button and enter Delete mode. 3. Press Shutter/OK Button to delete current voice message, to press Menu button to exit.
Delete All 1. Under Voice Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press mode. 3. Press Shutter/OK button to delete all voice messages, press Menu button to exit. Protect 1. Under Voice Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press mode.
Auto Repeat 1. Under Voice Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press mode. 3. Press to select ON to auto repeat current voice message. To press Menu button to exit. Auto Next 1. Under Voice Playback mode. 2. Press Menu Button and press 3.
5. Settings Press the Mode Button and select the Setting Mode. Press Shutter/OK button for confirmation. To press the Mode Button again to return the Mode status. Language 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press Shutter/OK Button. 3. Press to select English/ French/ German/ Spanish/ Dutch/ Italian/ Chinese languages you want to change, and press Shutter/OK Button to set, press Menu Button for exit.
Format Storage 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select Format Storage Mode. 3. Press Shutter/OK Button to format memory card, press Menu Button for exit. TV Output 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select TV Output Mode. 3. Press to choose NTSC or PAL and then press Mode button to return Mode status.
Auto Power Off 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select Auto Power Off Mode. 3. Press to choose the 30 sec/ 1min/ 3min/ 5min you want to change, and then press Mode button to return the Mode status. Light Frequency 1.
Default Setting 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select Default Setting Mode. 3. Press Shutter/OK Button to restore default system setting, press Menu Button for exit. System Information 1. Under Setting Mode. 2. Press to select System Info. Mode. 3.
6. Making Connection Install PhotoImpression 1. Insert the installation CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The introduction screen will appear automatically. 3. Click “ArcSoft PhotoImpression” 4. Choose setup language...
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8. Click “NEXT” 9. Click “Finish” Note: To find out more about PhotoImpression5.0 or how to use it, consult online help by clicking ” “ icon on the top menu bar or website www.acrosoft.com...
Install VideoImpression 1. Insert the installation CD into your PC’s CD-ROM drive. 2. The introduction screen will appear automatically. 3. Click “ArcSoft VideoImpression” 4. Choose setup language...
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8. Click “NEXT” 9. Click “Finish” Note: To find out more about VideoImprssion or how to use it, consult online help by clicking ” “ icon on the top menu bar or website www.acrosoft.com...
Connecting to PC Window ME/ 2000/ XP- No Driver Required: 1. Power on the camera first. 2. Plug the USB cable to the camera and computer or notebook properly.
Download Pictures, Videos 1. Power on the camera first and plug in USB cable 2. For Windows 2000/ ME: Double click “My Computer” icon on the Windows Desktop. For Windows XP: Select “Open Folder view files using Windows Explorer” and click “OK” 3.
Specifications Power Dimension Weight Bundled software Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Computer System Requirement Windows 2000, ME or XP 266 MHz Pentium or better 32MB RAM 200MB available Hard Drive space CD-ROM or DVD Drive Color monitor Available USB port Window 2000/ ME/ XP Rechargeable Li-ion battery,...
Icons & Indicators SD card Indicator Battery Full Battery 2/3 Battery 1/3 Battery Empty Still Mode Video Mode Still Resolution Video Resolution Auto Flash Force On Flash Off Exposure Self-timer Shaking Hand Auto White Balance Sunny Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Delete Delete All Burst Protect...
Standard number of available pictures/ recording time reference table The number of available pictures/ recording time depending on the subjects photographed. Still Image RES. Size Internal Movie RES. Size Internal 320x240 00:06:23 640x480 00:03:40 # of Available Shots SD card 1144 # of Available Recording Time SD card...
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