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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may
cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation.This equipment generates uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,
may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful
interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off
and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following
measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could
be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.
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  • Page 1 FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
  • Page 2 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information ® ® Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. ® Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
  • Page 3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the battery. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
  • Page 4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
  • Page 5 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries. Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 28 Playing Back Movie Clips Package Contents 29 PLAYBACK MODE - GETTING TO KNOW YOUR ADVANCED FEATURES CAMERA 29 Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV Front View 30 Deleting Images/Movie Clips Rear View 31 Protecting Images/Movie Clips 10 Mode Dial 32 Setting the DPOF 11 LCD Monitor Information...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera! Equipped with a 7.0-megapixel CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 3072 x 2304 resolution images. Besides, 4x digital zoom in conjunction with the 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12x. Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.

  • Page 8: Getting To Know Your Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Shutter release button 6. PC / AV terminal 2. Mode dial 7. DC input terminal 3. Power switch 8. Lens 4. Flash 9. Microphone 5. Self-timer LED EN-8...

  • Page 9: Rear View

    Rear View 1. LED indicator Arrow button (Down) Exposure compensation button Zoom in (telephoto) button Zoom out (wide-angle) Playback button button Arrow button (Left) 3. MENU button Flash button Arrow button (Up) Delete button Self-timer button 12. Battery / SD card cover Arrow button (Right) 13.

  • Page 10: Mode Dial

    Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode. Mode Description Select this mode to permit the ISO, EV, and White Program Balance to be set manually. Select this mode to make people stand out with the Portrait background out-of-focus.

  • Page 11: Lcd Monitor Information

    LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 1. Mode indication ] Program Mode ] Portrait Mode ] Landscape Mode ] Sport Mode ] Night Mode ] Movie Mode +0.3 +0.3 +0.3 ] Auto Mode 2. Flash mode ] Auto ] Red-eye ] Flash on 8.
  • Page 12 Movie Mode 1. Movie mode 2. Recordable movie time available 00:00:49 00:00:49 00:00:49 3. Memory status 4. Battery power and AC adapter indicator 5. Focus area 6. Zoom bar Image Playback 1. Playback mode 2. Number of image 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 3.

  • Page 13: Preparing The Camera

    PREPARING THE CAMERA Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/SD memory card cover. 3. Insert the batteries with correct orientation as shown. 4. Insert an SD memory card (Optional). The camera has 16 MB internal memory for image storage but you can load an SD memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

  • Page 14: Led Indicators And Self-Timer Indicators

    LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators Indicators State Description/Activity LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is on. LED indicator Blinking red and USB communication/transfer in green progress. LED indicator Blinking red and Charging the flash. green Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the power switch until the digital Power switch camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the power switch again. Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1.

  • Page 16: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. [Set-up1] is displayed. 3. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select [Date & Time], then press the button.

  • Page 17: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images 1. Rotate the mode dial to , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3.

  • Page 18: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card.

  • Page 19: Using The Zoom Function

    Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function, images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button.

  • Page 20: Using The Flash

    Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , or 2.

  • Page 21: Setting Focus

    Setting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , or 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

  • Page 22: Capture Mode

    CAPTURE MODE Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter release button is pressed. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , or 2.

  • Page 23: Self-Timer

    Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

  • Page 24: Adjusting The Exposure (Ev Compensation)

    Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high.

  • Page 25: Playback Mode - The Basics

    PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images one by one. 1. Rotate the mode dial to 100-0001 100-0001 100-0001 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

  • Page 26: Magnifying Images

    Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

  • Page 27: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 2.

  • Page 28: Movie Mode

    MOVIE MODE Recording Movie Clips This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your 00:00:49 00:00:49 00:00:49 camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the shutter release button to start recording.

  • Page 29: Playback Mode - Advanced Features

    PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn off all devices to be connected.

  • Page 30: Deleting Images/Movie Clips

    Deleting Images/Movie Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in SD memory card or the internal memory. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. 1.

  • Page 31: Protecting Images/Movie Clips

    Protecting Images/Movie Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the button. Playba Playback1 Playback1 Playba Playback2 Playback2 The last recorded image appears on Slide Sh Slide Show Slide Show the LCD monitor screen. 2.

  • Page 32: Setting The Dpof

    Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts SD memory cards.
  • Page 33 4. Use the four-way controller ( ) to select by One Im One Image One Image your preference, then press the button. Quantity Quantity Quantity [Quantity]: Allows you to select image Date Date With With With quantity (0~10). four-way controller ( ) to set the image quantity.

  • Page 34: Transferring Recorded Images And Videos To Your Computer

    TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirements (Windows) Pentium III 600 MHz or higher Windows 2000/XP 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port System Requirements (Macintosh) PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 9.0 or later 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port...

  • Page 35: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are two types of software that are bundled inside the CD-ROM: ® Ulead Photo Explorer - lets you spend more time enjoying photos, music and videos and less time finding them. It is the all-in-one solution for owners of digital cameras, camcorders, scanners or anyone who wants to make it easier to keep track of their media.

  • Page 36: Using The Digital Camera As A Pc Camera

    USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card...

  • Page 37: Step 2: Connect The Digital Camera To Your Computer

    Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the four-way controller ( ) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller ( ) to select [USB Mode].

  • Page 38: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Aut uto Auto Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2 Mode2 Mode2 Mode3 Mode3 Mode3 Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2 Mode2 Mode2 Mode3 Mode3 Mode3 Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Mode2...
  • Page 39 In the , or Mode. Mode1 settings Item Functional Description Image Size Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for further details. Quality Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality”...
  • Page 40 Mode3 settings Item Functional Description Color Sets the color of the image that will be captured. Full Color Black & White Sepia Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness. High Medium Saturation To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color.

  • Page 41: Movie Menu

    Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips. Vide Video ideo Color Color Color Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Digital Zoom Retu Return : eturn n : Select : Select : Select : 1.

  • Page 42: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the menu, select the settings used for playback. Playba Playback1 Playback1 Playba Playback2 Playback2 Playba Playback1 Playback1 Playba Playback2 Playback2 Slide Sh Slide Show Slide Show Resi Resize esize Protec Protect otect Quality Change Quality Change Quality Change DPOF DPOF DPOF...

  • Page 43: Normal

    Playback2 Item Functional Description Resize Changes the size of a recorded image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to a smaller size is available. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Resizing an Image” for further details. 2560 x 1920 1600 x 1200 640 x 480...

  • Page 44: Setup Menu

    Setup Menu This feature allows you to select the default settings for using your camera. Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up3 Set-up3 Format...
  • Page 45 Set-up2 settings Item Functional Description USB Mode Selects one of the following modes for further settings. PC / PictBridge / PC Camera Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. PAL / NTSC This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.

  • Page 46: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor Effective pixels 7.0 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Movie clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Fine / Normal / Economy Movie image: QVGA Recording media Approx.

  • Page 47: Troubleshooting Guide

    TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions Power does not * The battery has run out. * Load new or fully charged battery. turn on. * The battery is not oriented * Load the battery in the correct correctly.

  • Page 48: Possible Number Of Recordable Images

    POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution.

  • Page 49: Connecting To Apictbridge-Compatible Printer (Optional)

    CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE-COMPATIBLE PRINTER (OPTIONAL) Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.
  • Page 50 Step Figure Procedure Use the four-way controller ( ) to access the paper Print Print Pape Print Paper selection setting, then press the button to confirm. Si Size Size Standa Standard Standard Borde Borderless derles less Standa Standard Standard [Size]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used.

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