Getting Started Contents of Package 1. Digital Camera 2. QOG 3. Carry Bag 4. Video Cable 5. Strap 6. USB Cable 7. Installation CD 8. 2xAAA Batteries...
Getting Started System Requirements Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (universal serial bus) port. Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard. NOTE For transferring still images or for video conferencing, your computer, must have modem and communication software for internet connection.
Getting Started Shooting Mode Use this mode to record video clips at a resolution of 320x240, 160x120 or 640x480 pixels. PHOTOGRAPHY Use this mode to take a single image each time the [Shutter] button is pressed. BURST Use this mode to take up to five images when the [Shutter] button is pressed.
Getting Started Camera Setting Icons AVI Mode Video and Audio Video Only White Balance Auto WB Quality Super Fine Resolution 640X480 Set Up Return Return Video and Audio Daylight Shade Fluorescent Tungsten High Normal Return 320X240 160X120 Return Return...
Getting Started Camera Setting Icons Photo Mode Resolution X3000 4000 Self Timer White Balance Auto Set Up Return Filter Vivid Super Fine Quality Hard Sharpness Pattern Metering 2048X1536 1600X1200 1280X960 50 seconds 30 seconds 10 seconds Fluoresce Tungsten Daylight Shade Select Normal Sepia Black and White...
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Getting Started Camera Setting Icons Burst Mode Resolution Self Timer White Balance Auto Set Up Return Filter Vivid Quality Super Fine Sharpness Hard Metering Pattern 50 seconds 30 seconds 10 seconds Fluoresce Daylight Shade Select Normal Sepia Black and White High Normal Return...
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Getting Started Camera Setting Icons Playback Mode Manu Set Up Protect Current Lock image play Slide Show Start Delete Delete Current DPOF Print Current image play Camera Setting Icons PC Mode PC Camera Mode Mass Storage Mode Cancel Protect Protect Cancel Current image All image...
Getting Started Camera Setting Icons Set Up Mode Quick View Auto Power 1 minute Video Format Off Date & Time Startup screen Default User’s screen No screen Format Format Beep Sound Date Stamp Date/Month Return Return 10 minutes 20 minutes NTSC Return Return...
Power Up Battery Installation 1. Open the battery chamber cover. 2. Insert batteries in correct polarity (+ and -) as shown on the inside of the battery chamber. 3. Close the battery chamber cover. 4. Power turns ON after pressing the [Power] button. 5.
Set Up Mode Startup Screen (Default: Default Screen You can select your favorite picture which you taken and saved in the camera. 1. In the “ Photo”, “ Burst” or “ 2. Use [ ][ ][ ] to select “ 3.
Set Up Mode 4000 3000 (Interpolation) 2048 1536 1600 1200 1280 960 To specify the image quality 1. In the “ Photo” mode, press [Menu] button. 2. Use [ ][ ][ ] to select “ 3. Use [ ][ ][ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [Set] button. Quality Super Fine High...
Set Up Mode Using Different Metering Options “ Photo” 1. In the mode, press [Menu] button. 2. Use [ ][ ][ ] to select “ 3. Use [ ][ ][ ] to select the what you want, and then press [Set] button. Center-weighted average Very limited range in the center of the screen Pattern Average...
Set Up Mode Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) Adjust the exposure compensation setting to compensate for certain light conditions including: backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds. To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0. 1. Use [ ] to adjust the value what you want you want.
Set Up Mode Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio Step 1: Turn the mode switch to “ Playback” mode. Step 2: Hit the [Menu] button, then use [ ][ ][ ] to select “ Delete”, and press [Set] button. Step 3: Use [ ] to select “...
Taking Pictures ” Step 1. Turn the camera on, with the mode switch set to “ Photo mode. Step 2. Frame your target through the LCD display. Step 3. Press the button to zoom in or out on your subject. Step 4.
Taking Video or Audio Step 1. Turn the camera on, with the mode switch set to “ Step 2. Hit the [Menu] button and select. Choose “ Step 3. Press the [Shutter] button to start recording. Step 4. Press the [Shutter] button again to stop recording. Playing Back Pictures, Video and Audio Step 1.
The letters “DPOF” stand for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording on a memory card or other medium which digital camera images should be printed and how many copies of the image should be printed. Then you can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at a professional print service in accordance with the file name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
Install Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Programs Install Camera Driver 1. Insert CD-Disc & Select "Driver". 2. Click "Next". 3. Click "Next". 4. Click "Install". 5. Click "Finish". WARNING Do not connect camera to PC during the installation. Your camera may become unstable or crash.
Install Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Programs ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0 1. Turn computer ON. 2. Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. 3. Introduction screen will appear automatically. 4. Click "ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5.0". 5. Follow on-screen instruction to install camera drivers. 6.
Install Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Programs ArcSoft VideoImpression 2.0 1. Turn computer ON. 2. Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. 3. Introduction screen will appear automatically. 4. Click "ArcSoft VideoImpression 2.0". 5. Follow on-screen instruction to install camera drivers. 6.
Install Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Programs QuickTime Player 1. Turn computer ON. 2. Insert installation CD into your PC's CD-ROM drive. 3. Introduction screen will appear automatically. 4. Click "QuickTime Player". 5. Follow on-screen instruction to install camera drivers. 6. Re-starting your computer is recommended. NOTE To find out more about QuickTime Player or how to use it, consult online help by clicking "?"...
Download Photos Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer The procedures in this section describe how to transfer images from the camera to your computer using a memory card. Using a Computer with a Built-in SD Memory Card Slot Insert the SD memory card directly into the slot Using a Computer with a Built-in PC Card Slot Use a commercially available PC card adapter (for an SD memory card/ MMC).
Download Photos Transferring Record Photos/ Video to Your Computer Connecting To PC Step 1. Turn the camera on, and then connect your camera to a computer via USB cable. Step 2. In Windows (98SE/ME/2000/XP), your PC will detect the camera after connection. NOTE For Windows 98SE users please install the installation CD first.
Download Photos Downloading Photo Using PhotoImpression 5.0 As a USB Mass Storage Device, with the camera connected, its memory will simply appear as a disk drive to the host computer. Any files can be copied to and from the camera's memory, just like any other file on any other disk drive.
Video Playback Video Playback Using VideoImpression 2.0 1. Turn the camera on, with the mode switch set to “ ” mode. Use [ ][ ][ ] to select “ PC Camera” mode. 2. Click "VideoImpression 2.0" icon on desktop. 3. VideoImpression 2.0 introduction screen will appear. 4.
Video Playback Playing Movie Clips Using QuickTime Player Turn the camera on, with the mode switch set to “ Use [ ][ ][ ] to select “ 2. Click "QuickTime Player" icon on desktop. 3. QuickTime Player introduction screen will appear. 4.
Taking Video or Audio in PC camera mode Live Video PlayingAcrSoft VideoImpression 2.0 1. Click on the “VideoImpression 2.0” icon on the desktop. 2. Click “Create a New Video” 3. Click “Capture From Device” 4. Click “Record” and click “Stop” to finish. 5.
Appendix Troubleshooting Symptom MEMORY FULL SD CARD LOCKED NO PICTURES FILE ERROR DISK ERROR Green LED Flashing Green LED Lighting Battery icon flashing + Green LED flashing Cause No memory space is available for taking any image Memory card is locked No files in the camera Files format is error Memory card format is error...
Appendix Specifications Image Sensor Sensor Lens Focus Digital Zoom LCD Display Resolution Video Mode File Format Self-Timer White Balance Strobe Exposure Control Internal Memory Storage Type Operating System Video Output PC Interface Power Source Power Saving Dimension Weight CMOS 2048 x 1536 pixels (Interpolation 12 Mega Pixels) 1/2 inch CMOS f=8.66 mm F=3.0...
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