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Preface
Thank you for purchasing this camera. This camera will help you fulfill all your digital
picture processing needs.
The camera is equipped with five modes (Capture Mode, Playback Mode, Video
Mode, Sound Record Mode, Setup Mode) for your exploration. In combination with
all the above mode function, not only will this camera serve as a digital camera, but it
can also be used in recording short movies, PC connection and TV-out output func-
tions, which will allow pictures and movie viewing on either your PC or TV. With a
fixed focus, the camera offers 4x digital zoom. The fixed focus control has macro
and a normal focus. The macro focus has a distance of 45 to 80cm, while as the nor-
mal focus has a distance of 80cm to 320cm and the infinite focus has a distance of
260cm range. Right after a movie or image is shot, users can instantly view them
through the LCD.
To make the best out of this camera, we strongly suggest that you read through this
manual prior to operating this camera.
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Page 1: Preface
Mode, Sound Record Mode, Setup Mode) for your exploration. In combination with all the above mode function, not only will this camera serve as a digital camera, but it can also be used in recording short movies, PC connection and TV-out output func- tions, which will allow pictures and movie viewing on either your PC or TV. -
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Table of Contents Preface...1 Quick Start...3 Turning the Camera ON/OFF...3 Basic Shooting...3 Macro Function...4 Zooming In/Out...4 Flash Setting...5 Playback...5 Before Shooting...6 Unpacking the camera...6 Identifying components...7 Loading the batteries and SD Memory Card...8 Basic Settings...9 Formatting the SD Card...9 Camera Mode and Instructions...10 Capture Mode...12 Playback Mode...15 Sound Record and Game...18... -
Page 3: Quick Start
Quick Start This Quick Start provides simple and basic directions to get you started with your camera. From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera ON and OFF, shoot pictures, Zooming In and Out, set your Flash, and Playback your pictures. Turning the Camera ON/OFF Press the Power On/Off button to turn the camera on or off. -
Page 4: Macro Function
Macro Function Macro function is best used for taking up-close images with ranges from 45 to 80cm Macro Regular Zooming In/Out This camera has 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. 1.Once you have aligned your subject in the 2. -
Page 5: Flash Setting
Resolution 5.5M 3.0M 1.3M Flash Setting Please Refer to CAPTURE MODE, page 12. Playback Please Refer back to PLAYBACK Mode, page 15. Digital Zoom... -
Page 6: Before Shooting
Before Shooting Setting up this digital camera is quick and simple. Follow these steps, and you’ ll be on your way to infinite boundaries. Unpacking the camera Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept... -
Page 7: Identifying Components
Identifying components Flash Handstrap Power/Flash LED Viewfinder TFT LCD Mode Dial Self timer LED Shutter Viewfinder Lens Infinity Regular Macro Zoom Buton Display Button Menu Selection Five-way Switch TV-Out USB Connector Speaker Power Button... -
Page 8: Loading The Batteries And Sd Memory Card
Loading the batteries and SD Memory Card This camera uses 2 AA alkaline or NiMH batteries. The batteries and SD card share the same compartment and door 1.Slide the battery/SD Memory Card cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift to open. Load the included batteries into the battery compartment. -
Page 9: Basic Settings
Basic Settings Upon turning the camera ON, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD display. Turn the mode dial to the DSC Setup Mode. Please proceed with the following set- tings: Language Preference Setting There are a total of ten languages to choose from to interact with this camera. English will be the default language. -
Page 10: Camera Mode And Instructions
Camera Mode and Instructions This section will describe the five modes included in this camera. An in-depth cover- age of these modes will be further described. There are five main functions in this camera: Camera Mode Capture Mode Playback Mode Sound Record and Game Video Mode Function Setting... - Page 11 DSC Setup Mode NOTE: 1. Date and Time 2. Auto Power Off 3. Slide Show Order 4. Sound Effect 5. Frequency 6. Language 7. Welcome 8. TV out 9. PC Mode 10. Restoring 1. Press the display button once to delete the icons from the LCD display.
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Page 12: Capture Mode
Capture Mode Capture mode will allow you to shoot single, continuous images, set your flash and self-timer. Depending on the environment and setting, the camera’ s settings will work accordingly. To exit the setting menu, simply press the menu button. Flash Capture Mode Zoom Bar... -
Page 13: Self Timer
• FLASH Setting 1.To set the Flash, press the Five-Way Switch to the Left to select the desired Flash setting. You will have the three types of Flash settings: Flash Off, Auto Red-eye reduction, and Flash Force On. Once you’ ve set your Flash setting, proceed with your picture taking. - Page 14 Capture Mode Setup To enter/exit Capture Mode Setup, press the menu button. Once you are in the Capture Mode Setup, you will be able to adjust the following settings. To select each individual function settings, press the UP or DOWN arrow. Function Resolution Image Quality...
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Page 15: Playback Mode
EV Adjust Resolution (with 16 MB SD Card) 2720 x 2040 (5.5M) 2048 x 1536 (3.0M) 1280 x 960 (1.3M) 640 x 480 (VGA ) Playback Mode This mode will allow you to replay/view your images or video. It can also protect your desired images, set DPOF, slide show and voice memo. -
Page 16: Displaying Thumbnails
• Displaying Thumbnails Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode. Press the display button two times to thumbnails in sets of nine. Use the Five-Way Switch to change the image selection. Press OK button to magnify images to standard size. Press the left or right button to view other images. - Page 17 Erase Pictures Digital Print Order Format or DPOF Voice Memo Users can select from: Current Format Users can select from: Frame Set Reset all You are allowed 20 sec- onds to record voice memo. Users can select from: Record Erase Play Erasing options for your pictures.
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Page 18: Sound Record And Game
Sound Record and Game The sound record and game function allows you to unlimited recording. Different from voice memo where you are only allowed 20 seconds, the amount of recording allowed will be based on the camera’ s memory. Function Setting Sound Record Game For “Snake”... -
Page 19: Video Mode
Video Mode Video Mode allows you to use the camera as a movie recorder, and set the self- timer for recording purpose. The length is based on the capacity of your SD card and internal memory. Users can still achieve optical zoom function before actual recording is being made. -
Page 20: Dsc Setup Mode
DSC Setup Mode Under this mode, you will be able to set your desired settings. There are a total of ten different settings. Auto Power Off Date and Time Slide Show Order Turn the mode dial to enter the DSC Setup Mode. Select the type of setup you want to perform by pushing the left or right button. - Page 21 Slide Show Order Sound Effect Frequency Languages Users can select the: Interval Repeat Direction Users can select either on or off Users can select from: 50Hz 60Hz Users can select from the following languages: Deutsch English French Italian Japanese Korean Portuguese Spanish Simplified Chinese...
- Page 22 Welcome Choice of graphic for the welcome scene: Star Smile Rainbow Customize TV-Out Users can select from: NTSC PC Mode Users can select from: PC Camera MDSC Restoring Reset back to default. Press the OK to set your desired graphic for your welcome scene.
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Page 23: Making Connections
Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. Click “Digital Camera Driver” and Install if your operating system is Windows 98. Users can pick 4 selections and press Install (it can all be done at the same time). Driver is for upload- ing pictures to you computer, if the operation system is Win 98 The installation wizard will guide you through the installation. -
Page 24: Connecting With The Dsc
Shortly follow the prompts and you will start downloading your pictures to the computer.. B. Accessing images through your PC If users decide to not download images with the application software, the pictures or videos can still be located under “My Computer.” Before downloading images from camera to your PC, please make sure the camera is in DSC mode. -
Page 25: Appendix
Appendix Specifications Features Effective pixels Removable storage card Internal memory EstimatedNumber of storable pictures Movie mode display Aperture Range Digital zoom Focus/ Shooting distance View finder Content 3.0M sensor,scale up to 5.5M SD/MMC 16MB NAND Flash Memory Compression ratio@ 1 : 8, 16MB SD card 5.5M: 8 pictures 3.0M: 20 pictures 1.3M: 50 pictures... - Page 26 Flash LCD monitor Camera Interface Multiple language UI Compatible Battery Battery Level AC Adapter Dimension (WxHxD) Weight System requirements Windows Macintosh Packing content Flash Off/ Auto Red Eye Reduction/ Flash Force On 1.5" TFT LCD Mini USB E/F/G/I/S/J/TC/SC/K/P 2xAA Alkaline or NiMH battery High/ Middle/ Low/ Empty 3.3V 2A 96 X 62 X 39 mm...
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Page 27: Battery Power Status
Battery Power Status Full Middle Empty Summary of Warning Messages: 1. Memory Full 2. Battery Low 3. Protect one/all 4. Unprotect one/all 5. Delete 6. Format SD Card? 7. Format Internal Memory? 8. Restore Factory Setting... -
Page 28: Memo
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