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Preface

About this Manual

• The contents of this manual is subject to change without notice.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User
Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual
camera.
Copyright
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights
are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical,
electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the
manufacturer.
© Copyright 2018
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the
following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
• The company will not be responsible for any damage of internal parts, loss
of captured data, or any cost incurred on the loss of the filmed data due to
improper use of the camera as a result of contact with water/general
missuse.
• The company will not be responsible for any damage or accident (such as
personal injury) that occurrs when using the camera.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm
temperatures.
• Do not touch or put pressure on the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to
clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
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  • Page 1: Preface

    Preface About this Manual • The contents of this manual is subject to change without notice. • Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

  • Page 2: Using This Manual

    • Do not use the flash or LED light near a person's eyes to prevent possible eye injury. • Do not use the camera while operating a vehicle. • Please handle the neck strap with care; do not place round the neck of an infant/child as it may result in suffocation.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ..................1 About this Manual ..............1 Safety and Handling Precautions ..........1 Using this Manual ..............2 Introduction .................. 6 System Requirements .............. 6 Main Features ................. 6 Package Contents ..............7 Camera Views ................. 8 Camera Buttons ..............
  • Page 4 Setting the Focus Mode ............29 Using the AE/AF LOCK Button ..........29 Using the Delete Button ............30 Recording Videos ..............32 Mode dial ................33 Using the Record Menu ............47 Using the Movie Menu ............57 Playback ..................59 Viewing in Single Navigation ...........
  • Page 5 About Folder and File Names ..........80 Troubleshooting ................80 Specifications ................82...

  • Page 6: Introduction

    Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. System Requirements To get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements: For Windows: •...

  • Page 7: Package Contents

    Package Contents Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: Digital camera Rechargeable battery x 1 pcs USB cable Neck strap Lens Strap Camera pouch Quick Start Guide/ Lens cover User Manual...

  • Page 8: Camera Views

    Camera Views Front View Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp Lens Back View LCD monitor LED indicator light AE/AF LOCK button Playback button OK button/ 4-way navigation control Delete button Menu button...
  • Page 9 Top View 10. Zoom dial 11. Shutter button 12. GIF function 13. Movie button 14. Mode dial 15. Power button 16. Microphone 17. Flash Bottom View 18. Speaker 19. Battery/ Memory card compartment 20. Tripod screw hole...
  • Page 10 Right View 21. Strap ring Left View 22. Flash button 23. Strap ring 24. USB Out...

  • Page 11: Camera Buttons

    Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Description Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off. Shutter Press to capture an image. In Photo mode and Recording video, push the zoom dial to left to zoom out, right to zoom in.

  • Page 12: Navigation Control

    Navigation Control The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow 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 images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows: Description EV/Rotate Button...
  • Page 13 1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Focus options. (AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity) 2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image or video clip. Focus/Left 3. In Playback movie mode, press to Rewind video playback. 4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.

  • Page 14: Getting Started

    Getting Started Attach the Camera Strap 1. Please make sure the lens cap and the lens strap are securely attached. 2. Attach the lens cap to the camera strap as shown in the illustration. 3. Follow the steps below to attach the camera strap to the camera. Please make sure the camera strap is attached at two places.

  • Page 15: Inserting The Battery

    Inserting the Battery Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card compartment. Please read "Battery Information" on page 2 before inserting/removing batteries. 1. Make sure the power is off before opening the battery/memory card compartment. 2. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 16: Camera Memory

    4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. In order to prevent the battery falling out, please make sure the compartment is locked firmly. Camera Memory Internal memory Your camera is equipped with 128 MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to approximately 79 MB.

  • Page 17: Inserting An Sd/Sdhc/Sdxc Memory Card

    Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card 1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera. 2. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the back of the camera. 3. Push the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.

  • Page 18: Charging The Battery By Usb

    Charging the Battery by USB You can use the USB cable to connect the camera with a PC or USB adapter. 1. Connect the camera to the USB cable as shown. 2. Connect the other end to the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or insert into PC USB port.

  • Page 19: Initial Settings

    Initial Settings When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to set it up. Setting the Language 1. Press to move through the selection. 2. Select a language, and then press OK to apply. Setting the Date &...

  • Page 20: Using The Lcd Monitor

    Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor shows important information regarding camera settings and images of your photos/videos. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD. LCD Monitor Layout Photo Mode Screen Layout Item Description Record Mode Indicates the current mode.
  • Page 21 Indicates there is not enough light and the camera is shaking, which may result in a blurred image. If the Shake warning shake warning appears, you can still capture images. Using stabilizer, a flash or a tripod is recommended. Stabilizer Indicates stabilizer function is enabled.
  • Page 22 Movie Mode Screen Layout Recording Layout Item Description Indicates that you can capture screenshot without PIV available stopping movie recording. Recording Indicates recording status. status Recorded Displays recorded time. time AE/AF lock Indicates AE/AF Lock is enabled. Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control Key indicator button.
  • Page 23 Playback Mode Screen Layout The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Still image playback display: Item Description Playback Indicates playback mode. mode Protect Indicates file is protected. Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached. Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a Button intro video file.
  • Page 24 Video playback display: Item Description Playback mode Indicates playback mode. Protect Indicates file is protected. Video clip Indicates the file is a video. Button indicator Displays the button info of Playback mode. Indicates the file number over the total number of File no./Total no.

  • Page 25: Recording Images And Videos

    Recording Images and Videos Taking Images Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to start taking photos. 1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button. 2. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor.

  • Page 26: Using Ev Compensation

    35x optical zoom 2x digital zoom Using EV Compensation Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene.

  • Page 27: Using Flash

    Using Flash When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting. To activate Flash: • Press the Flash/Right button on your camera to launch the Flash function. Flash/Right button •...

  • Page 28: Using Self-Timer

    Using Self-timer The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. This function is only available in recording still images. The Self-timer setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera. To activate Self-timer: • Press the Self-timer/Down button on your camera to launch the Self-timer function.

  • Page 29: Setting The Focus Mode

    Setting the Focus Mode This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image. To set the Focus mode • Press the Focus/Left button on your camera to launch the Focus function. • To select focus options, press the keys.

  • Page 30: Using The Delete Button

    Using the Delete Button Use the Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video/audio clip. The Delete function allows youy to remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first.
  • Page 31 To delete multiple files: 1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select Multi. 2. The images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor. 3. Use the keys to move through the files. 4. When the desired image/video clip is highlighted, use the keys to mark/unmark image/video clip for...

  • Page 32: Recording Videos

    Recording Videos You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the limitation depends on the camera model).

  • Page 33: Mode Dial

    Mode dial There are 8 recording modes that can be set by turning the Mode dial - Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Panorama, Art Effect, Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Program. Once turning the Mode dial, it will enter the selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording.
  • Page 34 Using Intelligent Scene This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 7 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene and Night Portrait - and selects the ideal settings.
  • Page 35 Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 26 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Turn the Mode dial to icon SCN to enter last used Scene mode (Default: Portrait). Press MENU button to select other scene modes.
  • Page 36 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. This feature is used to capture warm candle light Candlelight effects.
  • Page 37 Use this feature to take photos automatically at the Time Lapse specified intervals. See "Using HDR Mode" on page 40 for more details. Use this feature to take a specific number of images in a specific shooting interval. The taken images will be GIF Capture combined into a GIF file and no longer exist individually.
  • Page 38 Using Food Mode Enjoy sharing your dining experiences on social media? Just put your camera into food mode where macro focus and auto flash will help you take the best, close-up food photography. Macro focus and Auto Flash are enabled by using Food mode.
  • Page 39 Using Background Defocus Use this feature to take pictures with a blurred background. This effect will not show on preview screen when taking pictures. You will only see the results once the photo has been taken in Auto Review or Playback Navigation. If the brightness of the shooting environment is wrong or the background cannot be recognized, an error message will be shown while half pressing the Shutter button.
  • Page 40 Using Self Portrait Use this mode when taking a self portrait, where the camera will begin facial tracking. If a face is recognized, the camera performs a 2 second countdown with a beep notice. The camera will then take a photo automatically. Tips to make a great shape by self portrait photography: Lean in towards the camera to reduce double chin.
  • Page 41 Using GIF Capture Use this feature to take a specific number of images in a specific shooting interval. The taken images will be combined into a GIF file and no longer exist individually. Press the OK button in Preview to launch the GIF Setting.
  • Page 42 Capture photos of any size with 3fps. Press and hold the Endless Burst shutter button to take continuous photos, shooting up to (Standard) 50 photos at a time or until the memory card is full. Capture images before pressing the shutter button. This feature begins by half pressing the shutter button, and continues when the shutter button is fully pressed.
  • Page 43 To stitch the still image 1. Press key to launch the Angle 2. Press key to launch the Menu. Use the keys to Direction Menu. Use the select options. Press the OK button keys to select options. to save and apply changes. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
  • Page 44 Using Art Effect These effects can be applied in preview mode and also apply to movie recording. Press keys to select between the following settings: Icon Item Description This feature enhances the brightness to achieve a High Key lighter tone. This feature enhances the darker details to achieve Low Key a moody tone.
  • Page 45 Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones. Colour Accent Retains red tone while the rest of the scene (Red) becomes black and white. Colour Accent Retains orange tone while the rest of the scene (Orange) becomes black and white. Colour Accent Retains yellow tone while the rest of the scene (Yellow) becomes black and white.
  • Page 46 Using Aperture Priority Mode This mode is designed for control the aperture value by user and let camera decide the shutter speed. The main impact that aperture has on images is to do Depth of Field (DOF). Choose a large aperture to have one subject in focus but the background nice •...

  • Page 47: Using The Record Menu

    Using the Record Menu If you are in Photo 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 OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.
  • Page 48 The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images. Printing Size Printing Size Icon Pixel Size Icon Pixel Size Suggestion Suggestion 4608 x 5152 X Standard print A2 Size 3456 3440 paper 3264 x 4608 x Standard print A3 Size 2448 3072...
  • Page 49 White Balance This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. • As you move through the selection, you can see the preview on the LCD monitor synchronously.
  • Page 50 This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the ISO number is high (1600), it will be possible to take photos even when it is dark. However, the higher the ISO number, the grainier the photo will appear. Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions •...
  • Page 51 Setting the Exposure Bracketing Use this feature to take photos with different exposure compensation. Bracketing records 3 continuous images in the following order: Standard exposure, Overexposure and Underexposure. Available settings are: Off, ±0.3, ±0.7 and ±1.0. Setting the AF Area AF stands for Automatic Focus.
  • Page 52 Setting the AF Lamp The AF Lamp function allows you to record images in low light conditions. If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see "Front View" on page 8, emits a red light by half pressing the Shutter button allowing the camera to focus easily.
  • Page 53 Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first. When the zoom scale exceeds 35X, the camera uses digital zoom. To set Digital Zoom 1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom.
  • Page 54 Panorama mode • Intelligent Scene mode • Blink Detection mode • Face tracking • ISO 6400 • 20M / 3:2(17M) / 16:9 (14M) • Setting the Date Stamp The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured.
  • Page 55 2. Use the keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes. Blink Detection Nothing ruins a great picture more than having your subjects' eyes closed. Blink Detection provides you with extra assurance when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments like holding a trophy with teammates after winning a basketball game.
  • Page 56 Setting Stabilizer This function allows you to prevent blurred images caused by shaking. 1. Enable the Stabilizer under the Record Menu. 2. Use the keys to go through the selection. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

  • Page 57: Using The Movie Menu

    Using the Movie Menu You can access the Movie menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.
  • Page 58 Prerecord function will be disabled in the following situations: The prerecord time is less than 1 second. • There is not enough internal memory to enable this function unless • an additional memory card is inserted to the camera. Setting Wind Cut This feature reduces wind noise during movie recording.

  • Page 59: Playback

    Playback You can playback images and video clips on the LCD monitor. Viewing in Single Navigation The single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/video clips, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

  • Page 60: Viewing Thumbnails

    Viewing Thumbnails This function allows you to view 9 or 36 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time. Searching numerous of images is much easier then single view navigation. To set 9-images or 36-images mode 1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

  • Page 61: Magnify

    4. Press the OK button to select an image and view it normally. In calendar mode: The first file (including image, video and error file) recorded on each • date appears on the screen. Press the Zoom button (right) would back to 36-images mode. •...

  • Page 62: Playing Videos

    Playing Videos 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. A video clip has a video icon displayed on screen. 3. Press the OK button to play the video. 4.

  • Page 63: Playing Voice Memo

    Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 66 on how to record voice memo. 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images.

  • Page 64: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings. To go to Playback Menu: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu. 3. Use the keys to move through the menu selections.
  • Page 65 Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback mode. To protect files: 1. From the Playback menu, select Protect. 2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
  • Page 66 To protect all files: 1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears. 2. Select Yes. 3. Press the OK button to lock all files. To unlock all files: 1. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.
  • Page 67 Filter Effects Filter Effects function is only applicable to aspect ratio 4:3 photos with different artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as new files. To activate Filter Effects: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press the keys to scroll and select an image to edit.
  • Page 68 B&W Image is applied with black and white. Sepia Image is applied with sepia tones. Colour Retains the chosen colour tone while the rest of the scene Emphasis becomes black and white. Trimming The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images.
  • Page 69 Resize Resizes a previously saved image to create a small copy photo. Only resizing to a smaller size is available. To resize an image: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the keys to scroll and select an image to resize.
  • Page 70 DPOF DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer.
  • Page 71 Copy Use this feature to copy images between internal memory and memory card. To copy images between internal memory and memory card: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu. 3. Select Copy and choose a method you want to copy images to.
  • Page 72 Movie Paste Use this feature to combine two videos with the same specification (movie size and fps) into one video. To combine two videos: 1. Press the Playback button on the camera. 2. Use the keys to scroll and select the original video.

  • Page 73: 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 to configure general camera settings. To go to Setup Menu: 1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu. 2.

  • Page 74: Setting Power Save

    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 will turn off. This function is not available in the following instances: Recording a video file •...

  • Page 75: Setting Language

    Setting Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Use the navigation control to scroll through the list and select the desired language. 2. Press the OK button to confirm and apply settings.

  • Page 76: Setting Format

    Setting Format This utility formats current used memory (Internal memory or Memory card) and erases all stored images and data. If a locked card has been inserted, the option would be gray. Reset All Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings.

  • Page 77: Making Connections

    Making Connections You can connect your camera to: Computer or a printer. Connecting the Camera to a PC You can transfer images and video files to your PC. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 2.

  • Page 78: Connecting The Camera To A Printer

    Connecting the Camera to a Printer You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer. 1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages. 2.
  • Page 79 To set Printer Settings 1. Use the key to specify a print option. 2. Modify paper size, quality, date and info by keys. Available setting: Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6" • Quality: Default / Fine / Normal • Capture Date: Yes / No •...

  • Page 80: Appendix

    Appendix About Folder and File Names Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured image and video files. File Naming File names begin with "DSCI" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence.
  • Page 81 Problem Cause and/or Action "Memory full". one or delete unnecessary images. LCD monitor This file is locked. Unlock the file. See "Protect" on page displays "File locked". LCD monitor The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide displays "Card the write-protect switch to its unlock position.
  • Page 82 Specifications Sensor 16 mega pixels CMOS Equivalent Focal Length: 25 mm ~ 875 mm Lens Focal Length: F=4.5~157 mm 35x optical zoom, 2x digital zoom LCD monitor 3.0" Colour LCD Normal: Still mode Wide: 1 cm ~ infinity Tele: 150 cm ~ infinity Movie mode Wide: 1 cm ~ infinity Focusing Range...
  • Page 83 Aspect ratio 16:9 14M (5152 x 2898), 12M (4608 x 2592), 2M (1920 x 1080) Aspect ratio 1:1 2992 x 2992 1080p60 • 1080p30 • 720p30 Resolution • (Movie) 1080p15 (Voiceless) • 720p60 (Voiceless) • VGAp120 (Voiceless) • Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Dawn, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Close-up, Fireworks, Beach, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Food, Moon, Scene Mode...
  • Page 84 OSD Language Interface Battery Li-ion battery: NP120 (3.7V, 1700mAh) Full-Half (65% ± 15%) Battery Level Half-Low (25% ± 15%) Low-Exhausted (10% ± 10%) Rated input voltage: AC 100 V ~ 240 V (160 mA, 50/60 Hz) USB adapter Rated output voltage: DC 5 V/1 A Operating temperature: 0ºC ~ 40ºC Operating 0ºC - 40ºC...

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