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  • Page 1 User's Manual...

  • Page 2: For Customers In Europe

    For customers in North and South America For customers in USA This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: For customers in Canada This Class B digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing Equipment Regulations.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents 1. System Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Package Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Quick Start -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Name of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Display Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Installing Camera Batteries -------------------------------------------------------------- • Inserting SD Card (optional) ------------------------------------------------------------- • Turning On the Camera ------------------------------------------------------------------- •...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents 10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------------------- • Deleting Single Picture or Video -------------------------------------------------------- • Deleting All Pictures and Videos -------------------------------------------------------- • Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ---------------------------------------------- 11. Customizing Your Camera Settings -------------------------------------------------- * Capture Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ * Playback Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    1. System Requirements • Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. • Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, colour monitor, mouse and keyboard. •...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start • Please install the camera driver before using your camera with a PC. • Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the Mass Storage mode to copy all your pictures. • Getting Ready 1.Slide open the battery compartment cover 2.Load the batteries into the camera.
  • Page 7 • Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to (playback status). 3.Push the joystick Left or right to display the picture you want to delete. 4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then push the joystick up or down to select [Delete] on the screen.

  • Page 8: Name Of Parts

    4. Name of Parts The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. 1. Shutter Button 2. Power Button 3. Self Timer Lamp 4. Flash 5. TV out 6. Lens 7. Focus Switch 8. USB Port Terminal 9.
  • Page 9 Indicators 1.Indicator Lamp (Green) 2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red) 3.Power Lamp Digital Interface: USB 1.1 Video Output: TV out in NTSC / PAL DIGITAL ZOOM During shooting, user can push the joystick up or down to zoom in and zoom out. Display Button Push the joystick right and the current information on the TFT panel will be displayed.

  • Page 10: Display Information

    5. Display Information Note: If the icon appears on the TFT panel when you take pictures in dark conditions. Please keep your hands steady, otherwise you may capture a blur picture. - 6 -...
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  • Page 12: Getting Started

    6. Getting Started • Installing Camera Batteries: 1.Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries with + and – terminals as shown on the camera. 3.Slide close the battery compartment cover. • Inserting SD Card: The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory: Store pictures and videos in the 32 MB internal memory.

  • Page 13: Turning On The Camera

    • Turning On the Camera: 1.Press the ON/OFF button on as shown in the illustration. 2.Buzzer will beep and indicator lamp will light. The TFT panel will be turned on. 3.Press the ON/OFF button again to shutdown the camera. • Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp: Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting.

  • Page 14: Taking Pictures

    7. Taking Pictures • Taking a Picture 2.The TFT panel will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to 4. The TFT panel will display If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then push the joystick down to select [Burst Snapshot ], and then push the joystick left or right to select [single] and then press the Menu button to exit the menu.

  • Page 15: Using Digital Zoom

    • Using Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom provides up to 8X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. Note: Please note that the quality of the shot will reduce when Zoom is used so only use it when normal shots are not available.

  • Page 16: Using Flash Light

    • Using Flash Light When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, your use the flash. Push the joystick left repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. The flash icon that is displayed on the TFT panel is the active option.

  • Page 17: Putting Yourself In The Picture

    • Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a default delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.Press the Menu button and then push the joystick down to select [Selftimer].

  • Page 18: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos • Reviewing Pictures 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to The last picture or video is displayed. 3.Push the joystick left or right to select the picture or video (If the icon want to review. 4.Push the joystick up or down to start playback of the video.

  • Page 19: Using Slide Show

    the right side. Push the joystick up or down to select the item, then press the OK button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button and OK button to exit the menu. • Using Slide Show Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera TFT panel.

  • Page 20: Selecting Pictures For Printing (Dpof Print Settings)

    • Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.Push the joystick left or right to select the picture you want to print, and then press the Menu button. 3.Push the joystick up or down to select [Print] on the screen and push the joystick left or right to select ON/OFF.

  • Page 21: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    10. Deleting Pictures and Videos Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images from the internal memory or SD card. • Deleting Single Picture or Video 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to 3.Push the joystick left or right display the picture you want to delete. 4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then push the joystick up or down to select [Delete] on the screen.

  • Page 22: Formatting Internal Memory Or Sd Card

    2.Files that are erased cannot be recovered. Make sure you have selected the images you want to erase. 3.Files that have been protected (see the following section) cannot be erased even if “Delete All” is selected. • Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.

  • Page 23: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    11. Customizing Your Camera Settings * Capture Status Menu [MENU BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to Menu button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Push the joystick up and down to select items, push the joystick left and right to enter each item. Press the Menu button to confirm the setting and return to capture status.
  • Page 24 [White Balance] When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take picture more accurately. The camera sets the white balance automatically according to Auto shooting conditions. Sunny Use when shooting at outdoors in sunlight on a clear day. Use when shooting at outdoors and the sunlight is not enough Cloudy such as under cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk.
  • Page 25 [Time Stamp] Date Only Date & Time [MODE BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to MODE button twice can turn ON/OFF function menu. Push the joystick up and down to select items, press the OK button to confirm the setting. Press Menu button to return to main menu. Then press Mode button to return to capture status.
  • Page 26 [Language] Push the joystick up and down to select the submenu and then press the OK button to confirm. Press Menu button to return to main menu. Press the Mode button to return to capture status. English Setting the language to English. (*) Français Setting the language to French.
  • Page 27 [TV Output] Push the joystick left and right to set the TV Output . NTSC Setting the TV Output to NTSC. Setting the TV Output to PAL. [Auto Power Off] Push the joystick left and right to set the time of auto power off . 30SEC Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 30 seconds.

  • Page 28: Playback Function Menu

    * Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Push the joystick up and down to select the item. Press the OK button to start/stop slide show. Push the joystick left and right to set Protect and Print to On/OFF. Slide Show to Slide Show.

  • Page 29: Installing Your Camera Driver And Software

    12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software • Installing Driver 1.Turn on the computer. 2.Insert installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu will appear. 3.When you see the following screen, choose “Install Driver”. 4.Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.Restart the computer.

  • Page 30: Uninstalling Software

    13. Uninstalling Software Following instruction will guide you to uninstall (remove) software from computer. • Uninstalling Software 1.Click "Start" from the task bar and choose "Settings" -> "Control Panel". (For Windows XP: "Start" -> "Control Panels") 2.Double click "Add/Remove Programs". 3.Select the program to be uninstalled: "Arcsoft Software Suite".

  • Page 31: Downing Images To Your Computer

    14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98/ME customers: Please install camera drive before connecting. 1. Slide the Function switch to (Playback Function). 2. Then connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. 3. “USB Mass Storage drive” appears on the computer screen. For Windows XP: A dialogue box with options appears as shown on the Right side.

  • Page 32: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 Click “Start” “Program” PhotoImpression 5 or double click PhotoImpression 5 icon on the desktop and you will see a window as the screenshot above. Select the picture source. For example: 1. Click “Folder” computer 2. Select the file path. 3. You can start editing them. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind.

  • Page 33: Arcsoft Videoimpression

    1. Get Photo – Choose how to view or acquire photos. 2. Enhance – Crop, brighten, rotate, resize and modify photos. 3. Create – Add clip art, special effects, frames and more. 4. Project – Make calendars, photo books and greeting cards. 5.
  • Page 34 Create a Video – Create a new video project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder. You can choose video materials from your photo album as well. Create a Slide Show – Create a slide show project. You can retrieve media materials from the device connected or choose media files from system folder.
  • Page 35 theme. 4. Text - Place animated text on any movie component. Only available for video projects. 5. Narrate - Record audio directly from the program and add it to your movie. 6. Produce - Combine all components to create your final video; save it in a variety of ways or email it to friends.

  • Page 36: Using The Camera In Pc Cam Mode

    17. Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode The camera offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install camera drive before you can use the camera in PC-Cam. Setting Up PC-Cam 1.Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to 2.

  • Page 37: Checking The Connection Of Your Camera

    18. Checking the Connection of Your Camera *Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to (Capture Status). *Connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. For Windows 98/ME only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel ->...

  • Page 38: Internet Video Conference

    19. Internet Video Conferencing To run a video conference with another person, you and the other person must have the computer station configured with web camera, microphone, speakers, modem and have access to the Internet. You have to download video conference software, purchased or free, such as basic software like I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo Messenger.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix: Image Sensor CMOS 2592 x 1944 Pixels (5.0M Pixels), Sensor Area 1 / 1.8" Lens Specification F 3.0, f = 8.54 mm Focus Range Landscape: O / S Microsoft Windows 98 SE / 2000 / ME / XP Flash Strobe Yes, (Force On, Force Off, and Auto) White Balance Automatic / Daylight / Cloudy / Fluorescent lamp / Tungsten lamp...

  • Page 40: Faq

    Q1: If I do not use batteries, can I use an USB cord and Adaptor and still take pictures with my digital camera? A1: No, when taking pictures, it is important that you use batteries. Also, you have to remember to charge the batteries before operating your camera. (If using rechargeable batteries) Q2: I am not very familiar with digital cameras and usually my pictures turn out blurred.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Problem Source The camera is not The power is not on running The batteries were not inserted properly Batteries are depleted The SD card slot/battery cover is not closed properly The camera is not The camera is in the taking pictures. Playback Function mode The flash is charging The SD card or internal...
  • Page 42 Problem Source The lens is dirty Picture is not clear The pictures are Hands were not steady blurred when taking the picture The picture subject was not in the focus range of the camera The flash doesn't The flash mode is set to fire Camera power is off The computer...

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