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  • Page 1: Digital Camera

    8 Mega Pixels Digital Camera User’s Manual...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ... i About this Manual ...i Copyright ... i Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ... i Declaration of Conformity ... i Trademark Recognition ...ii Safety and Handling Precautions ...ii Camera Information ...ii Battery Information ...ii Introduction ... 1 System Requirements ...1 Package Contents ...1 Main Features ...1...
  • Page 4 Using the Tv Mode ... 18 Using the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Function ... 19 Setting the Scene Mode ... 19 Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function ... 20 Taking Panoramic Pictures ...20 Recording your First Video ...22 Recording Audio Files ...22 Recording Voice Memos ...22 Capture Settings ...
  • Page 5 Rotate ... 35 Protect ... 36 Red-Eye Removal ... 36 Move ... 37 Divide ... 37 Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC ...38 Camera Settings ... 39 The Setup Menu ...39 LCD Brightness ... 39 File Number ... 39 Digital Zoom ... 40 Quick View ...
  • Page 7: Preface

    Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All informa- tion 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 8: Trademark Recognition

    ii 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. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Corpora- tion. ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft System, Inc. All other companies or prod- uct names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
  • Page 9: 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 ref- erence only. System Requirements In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the follow- ing system requirements: •...
  • Page 10: Camera Views

    2 Introduction Camera Views Front View Wrist strap loop Back View LCD screen Top View Zoom Lens 8.0 MEGA PIXELS Power button Camera Views Flash Self-timer LED Zoom Lens Microphone Delete/ Anti-shake button Mode dial Four-way navigation buttons OK button MENU Menu button Zoom switch...
  • Page 11: Bottom View

    Bottom View Tripod mount Left / Right View The Mode Dial The camera is equipped with a convenient Mode Dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. The function of each mode is as follows: Mode Type Icon Auto P-Mode...
  • Page 12: Buttons And Navigation Pad

    4 Introduction Video Audio Playback Buttons and Navigation Pad Your camera is equipped with an anti-shake/delete ( and a navigation pad. The four-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu.
  • Page 13 Icon Button Up/Flash Right/Self-timer/ Burst mode Function 1. Moves up in the OSD menus. 2. In Capture mode: • Press to pan up in AF area selection • Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill, and Anti Red-eye) 3.
  • Page 14 6 Introduction Icon Button Down/Screen Left/ Quick Review Buttons and Navigation Pad Function 1. Moves down in the OSD menus. 2. In Capture mode: • Press to pan down in AF area selection • Press to enable the following functions: full icon with histogram, full icon, face detection, smile detection, and simple display (hide all icons except the mode icon).
  • Page 15: Led Indicators

    LED Indicators LED Status Power/Flash LED Blue (steady) Blue (blinking) On (steady) Self-timer LED/ Orange (blinking) (1Hz) Assist Lamp Orange (blinking) (4Hz) Introduction 7 Camera Status Power Off. Ready to take pictures. Camera busy. Self-timer off. Video recording. Self-timer count down, flashes during first 8 seconds.
  • Page 16: Lcd Screen

    8 Introduction LCD screen The high resolution 3.0” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video. Use the Mode Dial to switch between screen modes. Press the Screen to switch between a Full display (all icons with histogram, all icons, face detection, or smile detection), or a Simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).
  • Page 17 Name Mode indicator Auto P-Mode Panorama Scene Introduction 9 Mode Icon Sport Landscape Night Landscape Portrait Night Portrait Museum Snow Sunset Fireworks Beach Party Foliage Aquarium Kids&Pets Copy Backlight LCD screen...
  • Page 18 10 Introduction Mode indicator Macro Video Audio Playback Image Resolution 7.1M 3:2 2.1M 16:9 Image Quality Best Better Good Flash Auto Flash Fill Flash Flash Off Anti Red-eye Self-timer/ M-Burst Mode Burst mode Burst Mode Self Timer Auto Exposure AEB Mode Bracketing Image Counter Capture Mode...
  • Page 19 Memory Interface SD Card Internal Memory Date Stamp Anti-Shake Zoom Bar Compensation Aperture Value Shutter Speed Battery Indicator Battery Full Battery Medium Battery Low Battery Insufficient AF Frame ISO Speed Auto ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 ISO 1600 Focus Zone Multi-Zone...
  • Page 20 12 Introduction Sharpness High Normal Contrast High Normal Saturation High Normal White Balance Auto Sunny Tungsten Fluorescent Cloudy AE Metering Average Matrix Spot Camera Steady Warning LCD screen...
  • Page 21: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup 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. String the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.
  • Page 22: Inserting An Sd/Mmc Memory Card

    14 Camera Setup Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card The camera features 32 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/MMC memory card for additional storage. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/MMC card. 1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
  • Page 23: First Time Use

    First Time Use Press the Power button as described in “Turning On” on page 14, a welcome screen displays on the LCD screen. If the camera is turned on for the first time, the Language menu pops up automatically after pow- ering on the camera.
  • Page 24: Getting Started

    16 Getting Started Getting Started Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies. Taking your First Photo Taking a photo with the camera is very simple. 1. Turn the camera on and turn the Mode Dial to Auto 2.
  • Page 25: Setting The Flash Mode

    Setting the Flash Mode You can choose from four flash modes to suit various lighting conditions. Press the Up/Flash navigation button to scroll through the four modes on the LCD screen. The flash setting remains the same for subsequent photos until you change it as described above.
  • Page 26: Using The Av Mode

    18 Getting Started Using the Av Mode Aperture priority mode allows you to manually select the aperture and the camera automatically decides adequate exposure time. Use large aperture to get images with soft background, small aperture to get images with clear depth of field (DOF).
  • Page 27: Using The Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb) Function

    Using the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Function When using the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) function, the camera auto- matically takes three consecutive photos with different exposures by pressing the Shutter button once. For example, when the current EV compensation value is +0.3 EV and the AEB bracket interval value is set to ±0.3, the camera takes shots of the same scene with three varying levels of exposure: 0 EV, +0.3 EV, and 0.7 EV.
  • Page 28: Face And Smile Detection Af/Ae Function

    20 Getting Started • Sunset • Fireworks • Beach • Party • Foliage • Aquarium • Kids&Pets • Copy • Backlight 3. Press OK to confirm your selection. Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function The face ( ) and smile ( can be toggled on and off with each press of the Down/Screen navigation button in most...
  • Page 29 To take a panoramic picture: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama The Panorama icon displays on the LCD screen. 2. You can take panoramic shots in either left-to- right ( ) or right-to-left ( Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction in which the sequence will be taken.
  • Page 30: Recording Your First Video

    22 Getting Started Recording your First Video You can also record video clips with the camera. To record a video clip: 1. Turn the camera on and turn the Mode Dial to Video 2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to start recording.
  • Page 31: Capture Settings

    Capture Settings This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips. The Capture Menu To access the Capture menu: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to select a desired image capture mode. 2.
  • Page 32: Image Quality

    24 Capture Settings Image Quality The Image Quality setting refers to the compres- sion ratio of the JPG. The higher the image quality, the less the image compression ratio but more memory space is required. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three settings for image quality are available: •...
  • Page 33: M-Burst Interval

    M-Burst Interval The M-Burst Interval setting allows you to adjust the burst interval when the multi-burst function is enabled. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. • 1/30 Sec (default) • 1/15 Sec • 1/7.5 Sec White Balance The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient white light when shooting.
  • Page 34: Ae Metering

    26 Capture Settings AE Metering AE Metering allows you to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three AE metering settings are available: •...
  • Page 35: Contrast

    Contrast The Contrast setting allows you to adjust the con- trast of your photos. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three contrast settings are available: • High • Normal (default) • Low Setup See “The Setup Menu” on page 39 for more details on the setup menu options. Video Capture Menu To access the video menu: 1.
  • Page 36: Contrast

    28 Capture Settings Contrast See “Contrast” on page 27 for more details on the setup menu options. Setup See “The Setup Menu” on page 39 for more details on the setup menu options. Video Capture Menu...
  • Page 37: Photo, Video & Audio Playback

    Photo, Video & Audio Playback Playback Mode Display Photo Playback 8M 8M F3.5 1/125 -1.0EV Video Playback -1.0EV Photo, Video & Audio Playback 29 1/140 1/140 1/140 ALIM0123.JPG ALIM0123.JPG ALIM0123.JPG 2008/01/01 2008/01/01 2008/01/01 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:37 00:00:37 00:00:37 2/30 2/30 2/30 ALIM0124.AVI...
  • Page 38 30 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Name Playback mode Image resolution Protect Sharpness Flash mode Color mode Quantity SD card / Internal memory Histogram File Name Date and Time Next Battery status Previous Voice memo Mode icons ISO Speed Contrast White balance Playback Mode Display Icon...
  • Page 39: Viewing Photos/Videos On The Lcd Screen

    Saturation AE Metering EV Compensation Shutter speed Aperture value Image quality Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips.
  • Page 40: Listening To Audio Files

    32 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Listening to Audio Files To listen to audio files: 1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback clip is displayed. 2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the files. 3. Press the OK button to begin playback of an audio file. 4.
  • Page 41: Zooming In During Playback

    Zooming In During Playback The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during playback. This allows you to view photos in greater detail. To zoom in on saved photos: 1. Slide the Zoom In the photo/video. 2. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image. 3.
  • Page 42: Dpof

    34 Photo, Video & Audio Playback DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date. Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture.
  • Page 43: Resize

    Resize The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution. To resize a photo: 1. Press the MENU button to select Resize from the menu. 2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select the resize ratio you require: 6M, 4M, 2M, 1M, and VGA.
  • Page 44: Protect

    36 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Protect You can lock a photo or video to protect it from being accidentally erased. To lock a photo or video: 1. Press the MENU button to select Protect from the menu. 2. Select from the submenu and press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 45: Move

    Move The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memory card. To move an image: 1. Press the MENU button to select Move from the menu. 2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the three avail- able options: •...
  • Page 46: Transferring Photos/Videos To Your Pc

    38 Photo, Video & Audio Playback Note: The Divide function is only available when a video file is selected. Video clips shorter than one second cannot be edited. Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC To transfer photos and videos to your PC, you need to set the USB mode as MSDC first.
  • Page 47: Camera Settings

    Camera Settings The Setup Menu The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings and according to your preferences. To access the setup menu: 1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture modes.
  • Page 48: Digital Zoom

    40 Camera Settings Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function on or off. Select On to enable the function or Off (default) to disable it. Quick View The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just taken.
  • Page 49: Auto Lcd Off

    Auto LCD Off The Auto LCD Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time that the LCD screen will remain lit before turning off to save battery power. Three options are available: • Off (default) • 30 sec •...
  • Page 50: Date Stamp

    42 Camera Settings Date Stamp The Date Stamp setting allows you to adjust the format in which the date will appear on each photo or video. You can also deactivate this function if you wish. Setting a date stamp allows for easy sort- ing and the date will appear on the photo when printed.
  • Page 51: Image Storage

    Image Storage The Image Storage setting allows you to specify where photos and video clips will be stored. The camera features 32 MB internal memory but you can also insert an SD/MMC card (See “Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card” on page 14 for more details).
  • Page 52: About

    44 Camera Settings About The About screen allows you to check the current firmware version of the camera. PictBridge Print (PTP) The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly with- out connecting the camera to a PC. If the camera is not connected to a PTP compliant printer, an error message displays on the LCD screen.To enable PTP function, see “USB Mode”...
  • Page 53: This Image

    This Image Print the selected image with the current setting. 1. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select This Image from the options and press the OK button to enter. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select previous/next file. Press Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies.
  • Page 54: Dpof Image

    46 Camera Settings 2. Press Up/Down navigation buttons again to continue or cancel the action. DPOF Image DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date. Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information.
  • Page 55: All Images

    4. Press Up/Down navigation buttons again to select the paper size. Press the OK button to enter the Printer Confirmation screen. • Default Size • 4” x 6” • Letter • A4 5. Press Up/Down navigation buttons to continue or cancel the action. All Images Print all images saved in memory.
  • Page 56 48 Camera Settings 3. Press Up/Down navigation buttons again to continue or cancel this action. PictBridge Print (PTP) Copies : Prints : Size : Default CONTINUE CANCEL...
  • Page 57: Specifications

    Specifications General Resolution / Image Type Dimensions Exterior Casing Weight Optics Aperture Optical Zoom Digital Zoom Focal Length Focus Mode Shutter Speed Viewfinder Field of View Camera Features Auto Power Off / Time Out Yes ISO Equivalent Internal Memory Flash Modes Shooting Mode Tripod Mount Preset Scene...
  • Page 58 50 Specifications Resolution Image File Formats Image Image Quality Mode Quality Levels Capture Features DPOF Erase Protection Exposure Compensation Sharpness Color Metering Focus Face / Smile Detection Flash Range Lens Thread Anti-Shake Aperture Priority Shutter Priority Drive Mode Quick Delete Quick View Quick Review Self Timer...
  • Page 59 Audio/Video Audio / Video Out Stream to SD/MMC Speaker Movie File Format Movie Length Microphone Audio Recording Power Battery Battery Charger Battery Life (Li-ion) Capability Camera Interface Host Platform Standards Operating Temperature Language Specifications 51 PAL, NTSC Yes, Mono Unlimited as long as space is available on the SD/MMC card Yes, Mono Yes, Wave format...
  • Page 60: Troubleshooting

    52 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Camera does not turn on Camera turns off automati- cally LCD turns off automatically Empty battery icon is dis- played on the LCD after which camera turns off LCD screen displays ‘Card Requires Formatting’ LCD screen displays ‘Card is Full’...

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