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- Page 1 1900 employees in more than 17 nationwide branches and 5 overseas subsidiaries. This dedicated team has developed the aigo brand into a leader in many of China’s technology markets. The aigo product line boasts: aigo MP4 players that became the number-one seller in the...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Table of Contents Preface About this Manual ...iv Copyright...iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance...iv Declaration of Conformity ...iv Trademark Recognition...v Safety and Handling Precautions...v Camera Information ...v Battery Information...v Using this Menu...v Introduction System Requirements ...1 Main Features ...1 Package Contents...2 Camera Views...3 Front View ...3... - Page 3 Setting the Zoom Control ...21 Using Flash ...22 Using Macro ...22 Using the Function Menu ...23 My Mode...23 Resolution ...23 Quality...24 EV Compensation ...24 White Balance ...25 ISO ...25 Metering ...26 Color Mode ...26 Using the Record Menu ...27 Record Menu...27 Setting the Scene Mode...27 Using Smile Capture Mode...30 Setting the Drive Mode ...30...
- Page 4 Table of Contents Resize ...50 Startup Image ...50 DPOF...51 PictBridge...52 Using the Setup Menu Setting Sounds ...53 Setting Power Save ...54 Setting Date & Time ...54 Setting Language ...54 Setting File Numbering...55 Setting TV Out...55 Setting LCD Brightness ...55 Setting Memory Kit ...56 Reset All ...56 Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV ...57...
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Page 5: Preface
Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. -
Page 6: Trademark Recognition
Chapter i: Preface Trademark Recognition Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Safety and Handling Precautions Camera Information •... -
Page 7: Introduction
Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: For Windows: •... -
Page 8: Package Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera Li-ion battery Battery charger Wrist strap USB cable Power cord CD-ROM Quick Start Guide User Manual (optional) Camera pouch (optional) AV cable (optional) Package Contents... -
Page 9: Camera Views
Camera Views Front View Flash Back View screen Menu button Function / Delete button Top View Shutter button LED indicator Chapter 1: Introduction Self-timer LED / AF Assist Lamp Zoom Lens Microphone Zoom buttons Play button SET button / 4-way navigation control Stabilizer button... -
Page 10: Bottom View
Chapter 1: Introduction Bottom View Battery/ SD card compartment Left View Strap ring Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Power Press to turn on/off the power. Stabilizer The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels to com- pensate for camera shake. -
Page 11: Navigation Control
Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the SET button allows you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: Up Button Macro Button... -
Page 12: Notifications
Chapter 1: Introduction Notifications Your camera gives feedback to users in two ways: • LED Indicators • Operation Sound Led Indicators Your camera is equipped with 2 LED indicators: • Operation Lamp, located on top of your camera. See “Top View” on page 3 to locate the Operation Lamp, and •... -
Page 13: Operation Sound
Operation Sound Your camera is equipped with a buzzer for operation sound. Buzzer One beep Denotes the start of an operation like recording and printing. Also beeps when using menu and set properties. Two beeps Denotes completion of an operation. Three beeps Denotes low battery and other warning and error message like mem- ory full and card error. -
Page 14: Getting Started
Chapter 2: Getting Started Getting Started Attaching the Wrist Strap Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying: 1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet. 2. Thread the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera. -
Page 15: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc Memory Card
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB and SDHC cards of up to 8GB in size. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card. 1. -
Page 16: Turning The Power On And Off
Chapter 2: Getting Started The battery charging time is 2 hours. Battery icon on the LCD monitor indicates the battery level. See Monitor Layout” on page Turning the Power On and Off There are two ways to turn on the camera: •... -
Page 17: Modes
Modes Your camera has two modes: Record mode • Set to Record mode to capture images and record videos and audio clips. • Record mode can be further set to mode options like auto, movie and scene "Selecting the Record mode options" selection modes. -
Page 18: Using The Lcd Monitor
Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD Monitor The high resolution 3” LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout The following illustrations show the LCD monitor layout and icon descriptions. - Page 19 Item Saturation Displays saturation settings. Contrast Displays contrast settings. Histogram Graphic display of ISO settings. Displays ISO settings. Focus area Use to frame subject to capture. Shake warning Indicates that the camera is shaking. Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings. Aperture value Displays aperture settings.
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Page 20: Playback Mode Screen Layout
Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images: :PLAY Item Playback mode Protect Voice memo File no. / Total no. Battery Storage media Recording information... - Page 21 Playback mode of videos: :PLAY Item Playback mode Protect Movie clip File no. / Total no. Battery Storage media Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor 27/27 27/27 27/27 6/09/2008 6/09/2008 6/09/2008 1:57 1:57 1:57 00:00:01 00:00:01 00:00:01 Description Indicates playback mode. Indicates the file is a movie.
- Page 22 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Item Recording information Button intro Played time Key indicator Playing status LCD Monitor Layout Description Displays recording information of the file. Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a movie or audio file. Indicates played time.
- Page 23 Playback mode of audio clips: :PLAY Item Playback mode Indicates playback mode. Protect Indicates the file is protected. Voice memo Indicates the file is an audio file. Indicates the file number over the total number of File no. / Total no. files in the storage card.
- Page 24 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Item Recording information Button intro Played time Key indicator Playing status Volume LCD Monitor Layout Description Displays recording information of the file. Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a movie or audio file. Indicates played time.
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Page 25: Changing The Lcd Monitor Display
Changing the LCD Monitor Display The type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the SET button. Press the SET button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Record Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following: OSD on Guide lines on Note... -
Page 26: Recording Photos, Videos And Voices
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Taking Photos Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your photos. Taking photos with your camera is very simple. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button. -
Page 27: Setting The Zoom Control
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices To activate Stabilizer • Press the Stabilizer button on top of your camera to enable/disable stabilizer. If Stabilizer is enabled, the stabilizer icon is displayed on the LCD monitor. Setting the Zoom Control Your camera features up to 3x optical zoom and up to 5x of digital zoom. -
Page 28: Using Flash
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording movies or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor. -
Page 29: Using The Function Menu
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Using the Function Menu The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Record Mode. It contains My Mode, Resolution, Quality, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode. Press the FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the FUNC button again to close the menu. -
Page 30: Quality
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices The table below shows the resolution values for still images. Print Size Icon Pixel Size Suggestion 3648 x 2736 A2 Size 3648 x 2432 A2 Size 16:9 3648 x 2048 HDTV 3264 x 2448 A3 Size Quality The Quality function lets you adjust the quality... -
Page 31: White Balance
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices White Balance The White Balance function allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the white light when recording still images and movies. • As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously. -
Page 32: Metering
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Metering The Metering function lets you select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light to record still images or movies. • As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously. -
Page 33: Using The Record Menu
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Vivid Green Vivid Blue Using the Record Menu If you are in Record mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the SET button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. - Page 34 Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices 2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection. 3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available scene mode settings. Icon Item Auto Program Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Manual Exposure...
- Page 35 Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks Fireworks explosions. Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes. This feature captures still images in high speed Sports motions. This feature is used for wedding or indoor party Party settings.
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Page 36: Using Smile Capture Mode
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Using Smile Capture Mode The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to automatically capture images. Pressing the shutter button will enable the camera to take continuous shots whenever a smile is detected. This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles of moving people. -
Page 37: Setting The Aeb
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices The table below shows the available Drive mode settings. Icon Item 10 Sec Self-timer 2 Sec Self-timer Double Self-timer Burst Setting the AEB AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. This feature captures the same image with 3 different exposure settings. -
Page 38: Setting The Af Lamp
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices 3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available AF area settings. Icon Item Face Tracking Wide Center Setting the AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even in low light conditions. -
Page 39: Setting Saturation
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Normal Setting Saturation The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your photos. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. To set Saturation 1. -
Page 40: Setting The Digital Zoom
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices The table below shows the available Contrast settings. Icon Item High Normal Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. -
Page 41: Setting Auto Review
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows: • Available for still images only. • May slowdown AEB/ continuous shooting when Date Stamp is enabled in /AEB/ Burst mode. • If Date Stamp is enabled, digital zoom is automatically turned off. •... -
Page 42: Recording Movies
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Recording Movies 1. From the Record mode menu, select Movie. 2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take. 3. Press the Shutter button to start recording. 4. Use the control to zoom in and zoom out an image. -
Page 43: Youtube Mode
Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices YouTube Mode The YouTube Mode allows you to record movies with predefined video settings for easy upload to the YouTube website. YouTube supports two file upload standards: • Single File Uploader. The maximum movie file size is up to 100 MB. •... -
Page 44: Playback
Chapter 5: Playback Playback View images, videos and audio clips through your camera’s Playback mode. Viewing in Single Navigation The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below. 1. -
Page 45: Thumbnail Icons
Thumbnail icons When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording. Icons Type Voice Memo Movie Locked File Voice Record File Error Zooming images The zoom view function works with still images only. •... -
Page 46: To Capture Screenshot Image From A Movie Clip
Chapter 5: Playback 4. During playback, press the keys to fast forward or rewind the movie. 5. During playback, use the volume. Press the T button to increase volume. Press the W button to decrease volume. 6. Press the key to pause playback. Press key again to resume. -
Page 47: Playing Voice Memo
Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See Memo” on page 46 on how to record voice memo. 1. Set the camera to Playback mode. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. -
Page 48: Playback Menu
Chapter 5: Playback 8. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Then, repeat steps 4 to 7. 9. To close the Delete function and go back to viewing in single navigation mode, select Cancel. -
Page 49: Delete
1. From the Slideshow menu, use the selections. 2. Select Interval setting. Press the available interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec. 3. Select Transition setting. Press the the available transition settings: • Horizontal • Shrink •... -
Page 50: To Delete Multiple Files
Chapter 5: Playback To delete multiple files: 1. Select Multi in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. 2. Use the navigation control to move through the files. 3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is highlighted, press the SET button to mark image/video/audio clip for deletion. -
Page 51: To Protect/Unprotect Multiple Files
3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD monitor, select Lock/Unlock. 4. Press the SET button to protect/unprotect the file and go back to Playback mode. To protect/unprotect multiple files: 1. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. -
Page 52: Red Eye Correction
Chapter 5: Playback Red Eye Correction The Red Eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. Red eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate. To activate Red Eye Correction: 1. -
Page 53: Photo Edit
5. Select Start, then press the SET button to start recording. Start Cancel 6. Select Stop, then press the SET button to stop recording. Note When you record voice memo to an image with an existing voice memo, the old recording is automatically changed to the new one. -
Page 54: Z-Lighting
Chapter 5: Playback Icon Item Negative Neg. Mosaic Vivid Red Vivid Green Vivid Blue 6. Press the SET button to save the new file. Z-Lighting The Z-Lighting function allows you to manually adjust the exposure to compensate for inadequate lighting conditions. This function is only applicable for still images. The edited image is saved as a new file. -
Page 55: Trim
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 4. Select Rotate. 5. Select Yes and press the SET button to rotate image. The preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously. Rotate Cancel Normal orientation of image. 6. Repeat step 5 until desired orientation is achieved. 7. -
Page 56: Resize
Chapter 5: Playback 6. Use the navigation controls to move the image. 7. Press the SET button to apply changes. A menu selection appears. 8. Select whether to: • Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one. •... -
Page 57: Dpof
1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection appears. 3. Select options: • System. Use camera default image. • My Photo. Use the scroll and select desired image. • Off. Disable the startup image. 4. -
Page 58: Pictbridge
Chapter 5: Playback To set DPOF on all files: 1. Select All on the DPOF submenu. 2. Specify number of copies. Use the keys to increase/decrease number. 3. Press the Func button to toggle between turning on/off the date stamp. 4. -
Page 59: Using The Setup Menu
Using the Setup Menu You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows you to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Press to launch the Record/ Playback Menu. 2. -
Page 60: Setting Power Save
Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Setting Power Save The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power. -
Page 61: Setting File Numbering
Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to images. Available settings are: • Series. Assigns number to files in sequence even if the folder is changed. • Reset. Starts from 0001 each time the 0001 folder is changed. -
Page 62: Setting Memory Kit
Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Setting Memory Kit Use this function to manage contents of the internal memory or memory card. Available settings are: • Format. Select to format currently used memory. • Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored in the internal memory to the memory card. -
Page 63: Making Connections
Making Connections You can connect your camera to: • TV • Computer • Printer Connecting the Camera to a TV To connect your camera to a TV: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the TV out to match TV’s video out format. -
Page 64: Connecting The Camera To A Printer
Chapter 7: Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can print your photos directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. 1. Turn on your camera. 2. Set PictBridge settings. 3. Connect the camera to the printer using the USB cable. For more details on how to print photos, see Connecting the Camera to a Printer “PictBridge”... -
Page 65: Appendix
Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folders in the internal memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio files. Folder Structure Your camera creates three directory names: • DICAM. All captured images, videos and audio files are stored in this folder except for files recorded using the Auction or YouTube mode. -
Page 66: Troubleshooting
Chapter 9: Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on. Camera turns off automatically. LCD turns blank. Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, then the camera turns off. LCD screen displays ‘No image’. LCD screen displays ‘Not available for this file’. LCD screen displays ‘Memory full’. -
Page 67: Specifications
Specifications Sensor 10 Mega Pixels CCD, Size: 1/2.3 Focal Length: f = 6.3 - 18.9 mm, Lens 3X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom LCD Monitor 3.0” color LTPS LCD Normal: 0.4m - Infinity (All zoom step) Focus Range Macro: 0.1m - 0.6m (At wide only) Aperture F = 3.1 - 5.6 Auto: 1 - 1/2000 sec... - Page 68 Chapter 10: Specifications 32MB internal memory, 10MB real size for mass storage Storage SD (max. size 4GB) SDHC card (max. size 8GB) TV system NTSC, PAL Battery Li-ion battery Operating Temperature 0º C - 40º C Operating Humidity 0% - 90% Microphone Built-in Speaker...
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