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Founded in 1993, Huaqi Information Digital Technology Co. Ltd.
currently employs over 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
domestic market within a year of release
aigo RMVB-compatible MP5 players, setting new industry
standards
aigo portable storage devices that have led the domestic market
in sales for the past 8 years
aigo digital cameras, the only Chinese digital camera brand still
in the market
aigopen designated as the exclusive guide system for the
Traveling Olympic Exhibition
In addition to these achievements, aigo became the first Chinese
technology brand to contribute to the International Olympic
Museum in Lausanne.
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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...
  • 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 Table of Contents 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...
  • 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...
  • Page 5: Preface

    Chapter i: 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

    Chapter 1: 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 Get user manuals: See SafeManuals.com...
  • Page 9: Camera Views

    Chapter 1: Introduction Camera Views Front View Self-timer LED / Flash AF Assist Lamp Zoom Lens Microphone Back View Zoom buttons Play button screen SET button / 4-way Menu button navigation control Function / Delete button Top View Shutter button Stabilizer button LED indicator Power button...
  • Page 10: Bottom View

    Chapter 1: Introduction Bottom View USB / TV Out Battery/ SD card compartment Speaker Tripod screw hole Left View Strap ring Camera Buttons Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use. Button Description 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

    Chapter 1: Introduction 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 SET 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

    Chapter 1: Introduction Operation Sound Your camera is equipped with a buzzer for operation sound. Buzzer Camera Status 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.
  • 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

    Chapter 2: Getting Started 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 “LCD Monitor Layout” on page Turning the Power On and Off There are two ways to turn on the camera: •...
  • Page 17: Modes

    Chapter 2: Getting Started 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"...
  • 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 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Item Description 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.
  • 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: 27/27 27/27 27/27 F 3.0 F 3.0 F 3.0 AUTO 0.0EV 0.0EV 0.0EV 1/ 30...
  • Page 21 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Playback mode of videos: 27/27 27/27 27/27 6/09/2008 6/09/2008 6/09/2008 1:57 1:57 1:57 :PLAY 00:00:01 00:00:01 00:00:01 Item Description Playback mode Indicates playback mode. Protect Movie clip Indicates the file is a movie. Indicates the file number over the total number of File no.
  • Page 22 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Item Description Recording information Displays recording information of the file. Indicates the button to press on the camera to Button intro play a movie or audio file. Played time Indicates played time. Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to Key indicator apply the functions.
  • Page 23 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Playback mode of audio clips: 27/27 27/27 27/27 6/09/2008 6/09/2008 6/09/2008 1:57 1:57 1:57 :PLAY 00:00:01 00:00:01 00:00:01 Item Description 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.
  • Page 24 Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor Item Description Recording Displays recording information of the file. information Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a Button intro movie or audio file. Played time Indicates played time. Indicates the buttons to press on the camera to Key indicator apply the functions.
  • Page 25: Changing The Lcd Monitor Display

    Chapter 3: Using the LCD Monitor 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.
  • 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. Stabilizer on. 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: Flash button • 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 Print Size Icon Pixel Size Icon Pixel Size Suggestion Suggestion 3648 x 2736 A2 Size 2592 x 1944 A4 Size 3648 x 2432 A2 Size 2048 x 1536 4”...
  • 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 0.0EV movies. AUTO • As you move through the selection, you Auto 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. 0.0EV • As you move through the selection, the AUTO preview on the LCD monitor changes Multi...
  • Page 33: Using The Record Menu

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Description Captured image becomes greenish. Ideally used to Vivid Green record images like mountains and lawns to make them more vivid. Captured image becomes bluish. Ideally used to Vivid Blue record images like the sky and the ocean, to make them look more vivid.
  • Page 34 Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices 2. Use the navigation controls to move through Auto the selection. 3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes. The table below shows the available scene mode settings. Select Icon Item Description The simplest way to shoot basic images.
  • Page 35 Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Description 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.
  • 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 Description Sets a 10-second delay to capture image after 10 Sec Self-timer pressing the shutter button. Sets a 2-second delay to capture image after 2 Sec Self-timer pressing the shutter button.
  • 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 Description The camera automatically detects the position of a Face Tracking face and sets the focus. The camera automatically selects focus area within Wide the wide frame.
  • Page 39: Setting Saturation

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices Icon Item Description Normal Normal sharpness. Softens the image. Setting Saturation The Saturation function lets you adjust the color Saturation saturation in your photos. Use a higher saturation High Contrast setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting Normal Digital Zoom for more natural tones.
  • Page 40: Setting The Digital Zoom

    Chapter 4: Recording Photos, Videos and Voices The table below shows the available Contrast settings. Icon Item Description High Enhances the contrast. Normal Normal contrast. Reduces the contrast. Setting the Digital Zoom This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your Saturation camera.
  • 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 Record Mode 1. From the Record mode menu, select Drive Mode Movie. 2. Focus your camera on the subject that you AF Area want to take. AF Lamp Sharpness 3. Press the Shutter button to start recording. 4.
  • 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: Zooming Images

    Chapter 5: Playback Thumbnail icons When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording. Icons Type Description Indicates that a voice memo is attached to the Voice Memo image. Indicates a recorded movie. The image displayed Movie is the first frame of the movie clip.
  • 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 to control volume. Press the T button to increase volume. Press the W button to decrease 00:00:01 00:00:01 00:00:01 volume.
  • Page 47: Playing Voice Memo

    Chapter 5: Playback Playing Voice Memo Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See “Voice Memo” on page 46 on how to record voice memo. 1. Set the camera to Playback mode. 27/27 27/27 27/27 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

    Chapter 5: Playback 1. From the Slideshow menu, use the keys to move through the selections. 2. Select Interval setting. Press the keys to adjust. Choose among the available interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec. 3.
  • Page 50: Protect

    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 Chapter 5: Playback 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: Lock Exit 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

    Chapter 5: Playback 5. Select Start, then press the SET button to start recording. Time left (n seconds) for 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 Description Image appears to be the opposite of the original Negative Neg. image. Mosaic Image is saved with mosaic tiles. Vivid Red Image is saved with reddish tint. Vivid Green Image is saved with greenish tint. Vivid Blue Image is saved with bluish tint.
  • Page 55: Trim

    Chapter 5: Playback 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 Rotate Cancel Cancel Normal orientation of image. Image rotated at 90º...
  • 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. Trim 8. Select whether to: • Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one. Overwrite •...
  • Page 57: Dpof

    Chapter 5: Playback 1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu. 2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection appears. 3. Select options: SYSTEM • System. Use camera default image. My Photo • My Photo. Use the keys to scroll and select desired image.
  • Page 58: Pictbridge

    Chapter 5: Playback To set DPOF on all files: DPOF 1. Select All on the DPOF submenu. 2. Specify number of copies. Use the keys to increase/decrease number. Copies 3. Press the Func button to toggle between turning on/off the date stamp. Date stamp off 4.
  • Page 59: Using The Setup Menu

    Chapter 6: 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: Sounds Power Save 1.
  • Page 60: Setting Power Save

    Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Setting Power Save Sounds The Power Save function allows you to set an Power Save idle time after which the camera automatically 1 min. 1min 1min Date & Time sets to sleep mode to save power. After a 3 min.
  • Page 61: Setting File Numbering

    Chapter 6: Using the Setup Menu Setting File Numbering This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to images. Available settings are: Sounds Power Save 1min • Series. Assigns number to files in Date & Time sequence even if the 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 LCD Brightness Memory Kit internal memory or memory card. Format Reset All Available settings are: Copy to card • Format. Select to format currently used memory.
  • Page 63: Making Connections

    Chapter 7: 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: Video Audio 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 “PictBridge”...
  • Page 65: Appendix

    Chapter 8: 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 Cause and/or Action Camera does not turn on. The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries. Camera turns off Press any button except the Power button to turn on the automatically. camera. LCD turns blank. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.
  • Page 67: Specifications

    Chapter 10: 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...
  • 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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