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7.1Mega Pixel Optical Zoom Digital Camera
Owner's Manual
© 2007 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved.
Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
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  • Page 1 7.1Mega Pixel Optical Zoom Digital Camera Owner’s Manual © 2007 Sakar International, Inc. All rights reserved. Windows and the Windows logo are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. All other trademarks are the property of their respective companies.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Install PhoTags Express Software on MS Windows ... 38 Everything you need to get the most from your photos ... 41 Download photos to your PC ... 43 Viewing Videos ... 50 Maintenance of Your Digital Camera ... 50 Sakar Warranty Card ... 50...

  • Page 3: Introduction

    Appendix B: Troubleshooting ... 53 Introduction Thank you for purchasing the 7.1 Mega Pixel Optical Zoom Digital Camera. Everything you need to take quality digital photos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully FIRST in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

  • Page 4: What Your Camera Includes

    What your camera includes • Camera • PhoTags Express installation CD • USB cable • User’s Manual • Strip • AV cable Computer System Requirements for Windows To be able to download photos to your PC you will need the following minimum configuration: •...

  • Page 5: A Quick Look At Your Camera

    A Quick Look at Your Camera...

  • Page 6: The Mode Dial

    The mode dial • Camera Mode: Take still photos • Video Mode: Capture video • Playback Mode: View, print and edit photos and play videos • Setup mode To set “Image setting”, “Exposure”, “White balance”, “Sharpness”, “Quality”, “Frequency”, “Date”, “Auto off”, “Format memory card”, “Digital zoom”, “Key tone”, “Tv out”, “Color”, “Fw version”,...

  • Page 7: Icons On The Lcd Screen

    Icons on the LCD Screen...
  • Page 8 Battery power level Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power Photo quality Standard quality High quality Flash Force Flash Auto Reduce red eyes No Flash Mode Camera Playback Video Set up SD Card inserted Macro Capture Self-timer Self-timer On Date Zoom section: Protect...

  • Page 9: Main Buttons

    Main Buttons Power on/off: Press power button to turn your camera on. Pressing it again will turn your camera off. Navigation Buttons The Navigation buttons are used to navigate and select functions. Up/Flash Shutter button (Take photos) Down/ Self –Timer Left/Date Right/Delete OK/ (Menu)

  • Page 10: Preparing Your Camera For Use

    Preparing Your Camera for Use Battery Installation Your camera requires three AAA batteries. Insert the batteries into the camera: Slide and open the cover of the battery compartment. Please make sure that the correct battery is inserted with the correct polarity facing up. Please refer to the diagram below for the correct insertion method.

  • Page 11: Installing Sd Memory Card

    Installing SD Memory Card Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any “SD” compatible memory card. Adding a memory card will allow you to increase the capacity of your camera before you have to transfer photos/videos to a PC.

  • Page 12: Tv Out Function

    card with the camera. • When you power off the camera or change batteries, all the data in the built-in memory will be deleted, please download the test images to your PC. • DO NOT rotate the Mode dial if your camera is connected to the printer when using PictBridge. TV out function You can use TV to compose your object for shooting and view photos you have taken.

  • Page 13: Starting Your Camera

    Starting Your Camera Press the power On/Off button to start the camera. The lens will automatically extend. In camera mode, the LCD screen will light up. This will confirm that your camera is on and ready for use. Press the power button again, the camera will be turned off and the lens will go back in.
  • Page 14 2. Press navigation button to select MACRO menu. 3. Press navigation button to select “ON”: MACRO: the auto focus range is from 5 cm to 30 cm. 4. Press OK/Menu button to confirm and the corresponding icon will be shown on the LCD when you select MACRO.
  • Page 15 DISPLAY The default display setting shows icons on the LCD screen. Press the icons. Press the button again to switch off the LCD (to conserve battery power). To back to the preview, press the button or shutter button. FLASH In low light conditions it is best to use the built-in flash. You can also use the flash to compensate for backlight conditions.
  • Page 16 Press the button to select the Press the shutter button to start a 10 second count down (the count down will appear on the LCD). After 10 seconds a photo is taken. DATE If date is selected the date and time the photo was taken will be recorded on the photo. To set the date and time please refer to the Date and Time section in Setup Mode.
  • Page 17 Limited internal memory is provided for test images. Those images will be deleted when camera power is turned off. The following table tells you how many photos can be taken based on the Image Size and Quality settings: Image Size 3072x2304(7MP) 2560x1920(5MP) 2304x1728(4MP)

  • Page 18: Video Mode

    Using the navigation arrows select one of the seven Image Size options on the LCD screen. Press OK/Menu button to confirm your selection. The new image size will appear on the bottom left of the LCD screen. Video Mode Set the mode dial to Video mode. The You can take digital video clips with your camera.
  • Page 19 Note: The message, “No File Exist” will be displayed on the LCD screen if there are no photos in the camera. The display button toggles between displaying the following on the LCD screen: Single image or video clip with icons. When a file is selected, the number of the files you have selected will be displayed.
  • Page 20 Press the navigation buttons to pan across the image. Panning allows you to move around the image you have zoomed in on. Press button to zoom back out, or you can press OK/Menu button to fit screen image display. To play AVI file: Select an AVI file you want to view by pressing navigation button.
  • Page 21 ROTATE: Press the OK/Menu button Select the Menu. Pressing the navigation button until you select rotate range: 270/180/90 degrees or CANCEL. Press the OK/Menu button to confirm your selection and a “ROTATE&SAVING” appear on the LCD. Select “CANCEL” to close the drop up menu or press mode.
  • Page 22 2. Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the 3. Using the navigation button to select “Protect” to lock the file. After locked, you can select “Unprotect” to make your file lockless. 4. Press the OK/Menu button to confirm your selection. A lock icon will appear on the LCD screen if you have selected to protect the file.
  • Page 23 2. Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the 3. Pressing the navigation button until you select a function: OK: Delete the image currently selected. The image displayed in the LCD monitor will be erased. You can use the repeat this procedure for each image you wish to erase. ALL: Delete all unprotected still Images.
  • Page 24 3. Press the navigation button to select “OK” and then press OK/Menu button Press Press the navigation buttons Panning allows you to move around the image you have zoomed in on. 4. Press the OK/Menu button 5. Using navigation button to select: SAVE: save the photo you cropped as a new photo.
  • Page 25 6. Press the OK/Menu button to confirm your selection. Note: Display button is unusable when using zoom in the photo. PICTBRIDGE: PictBridge allows you to print images directly from your camera to your printer (provided your printer is PictBridge compatible) bypassing the need for a computer. When using PictBridge, DO NOT switch modes or rotate the Mode dial if your camera is connected to the printer.
  • Page 26 a. Connect your camera to a PictBridge compatible printer. A few seconds later, the “Processing” appears on the LCD screen. (This indicates your camera is connected to the printer.) b. Press OK/Menu button c. Using the navigation buttons to select a photo you want to print. d.
  • Page 27 f. To exit the PictBridge, disconnect your printer. Note: 1. To print photos in PLAYBACK mode, you must select the PICTBRIDGE connect your camera to the printer. Otherwise the camera will automatically turn to MSDC mode. Please do not switch the mode dial when the camera connects to the printer. Data will be lost! 2.

  • Page 28: Setup Mode

    Setup Mode Rotate the mode dial to “Setup” Mode IMAGE SETTING: This setting allows you to return your camera to its default settings. Select “AUTO” to restore the default image settings. Press the OK/Menu button to open or close the drop-up menu. Using the navigation button, select AUTO to restore the default image settings or select CANCEL to exit the menu without making changes, and close the drop-up menu.
  • Page 29 Press the OK/Menu button to open or close the drop-up menu. Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the navigation button, select an exposure value. (From -2 to +2) Press the navigation buttons up to increase the EV value or down to decrease the EV value. Select a positive value to increase brightness (make photos lighter), or a negative value to decrease brightness (make photos darker).
  • Page 30 Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the navigation button, select the most appropriate light source: AUTO/OUTDOOR/ SHADE/ INCANDESCENT/ FLUORESENT. Press the OK/Menu button SHARPNESS: This setting allows you to adjust the sharpness of your images, making edges more or less distinct. Press the OK/Menu button Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the...
  • Page 31 QUALITY: The quality of your photos also affects the number of shots you can take. The HIGH setting means you can take fewer photos, but they will be of better quality. Press the OK/Menu button to open or close the drop-up menu. Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the...
  • Page 32 Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the navigation button, select your Frequency setting: 60Hz or 50Hz. Press the OK/Menu button to confirm your selection. DATE: The “PhoTags Express” software makes it possible for you to keep track of the dates of your photos. The date you shot the image is recorded by the camera and will appear automatically on the photo when you download it to your computer using the “PhoTags Express”...
  • Page 33 Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the navigation button, select ON/OFF to display or hide the Date on photo, and then press the OK/Menu button to confirm your selection. SET DATE: Select “set date” menu, press OK/Menu button Use the buttons to select: Year, Month, Day, Hour, Minutes .
  • Page 34 Press the OK/Menu button to save your setting and exit the SET DATE menu. AUTO OFF: The Auto Shut-Off is a special battery-saving feature, which allows the camera to turn itself off when not in use. You can choose how long the LCD screen will remain on while idle before automatically shutting off. Press the OK/Menu button to open or close the drop-up menu.
  • Page 35 This function reformats the memory card and will erase all files in memory including files that have been protected. Press the OK/Menu button to open or close the drop-up menu. Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the navigation button, select: OK: to format your card, Press the OK/Menu button CANCEL: to exit the menu without making changes.
  • Page 36 Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the navigation button to select: ON/OFF. Press OK/Menu button to confirm your selection. KEY TONE Set your camera key tone ON/OFF. Press the OK/Menu button to open or close the drop-up menu. Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the...
  • Page 37 Press the OK/Menu button to open the drop-up menu. Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the navigation button to select NTSC or PAL mode in camera. Press OK/Menu button to confirm your selection. COLOR You can set your individual back color through this option. To look at the effect, switch the mode to Camera or Video mode.

  • Page 38: Transferring Images And Video Clips To Your Macintosh

    Press the navigation buttons until you have selected the Using the navigation button to select: BLACK&WHITE, SEPIA, COLOR. Press OK/Menu button to confirm your selection. This option is the edition about your camera. Transferring Images and video clips to your Macintosh Transfer images and video clips from your camera to your Mac by copying directly from the camera volume using the Finder.
  • Page 39 On the “Install your camera software” screen, select the camera from the dropdown list on the left and then click the “Install” button to install the “PhoTags Express” software. On the “Install your camera software” screen, select your camera model from the drop down list and click the “Install”...
  • Page 40 Let the “PhoTags Express” installer create the folder where the program will be installed to, and then click “Install”. Click “Finish” to let the “PhoTags Express” installer finish the installation program.

  • Page 41: Everything You Need To Get The Most From Your Photos

    Congratulations!! You have successfully installed the “PhoTags Express” software. Everything you need to get the most from your photos The “Photags Express” software that is installed on your computer allows you to edit existing photos that you have on your computer as well as the photos that you have captured with your camera: Click the “PhoTags Express”...
  • Page 42 From the Main Menu screen that appears, select the “Select Photos”, “Enhance Photos” or “Add Captions” buttons. You can use these features to edit your photos: Manage your photos by creating countless unique photo collections without duplicating any photos. Burn CD’s of any folders for backup and storage.

  • Page 43: Download Photos To Your Pc

    your TV using your DVD player. Add background music to your slideshow. How to purchase additional “Workshop” projects In addition to the free Calendars, two-sided Greeting Cards and Postcards Workshop projects, you have the ability to purchase two additional Workshop projects: "Albums" and "Video CD" online, at anytime. To purchase the “Workshop Project”...
  • Page 44 Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB port of the camera. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer. You can see “MSDC” showing on the screen when the camera was connecting to PC. The “Camera/Removable Media Auto Detect”...
  • Page 45 Add Active Captions to your pictures. You can add a date, keywords, categories and more. Click “Next” to continue. On the next screen, choose where you want to place your photos and click the “Finish” button to copy the photos to your computer.
  • Page 46 All of the pictures you imported will appear in the “Select Photos” main window Manual Photo Download -Get photos manually using “PhoTags Express” Use the “PhoTags Express” program to import the photos from your camera. Plug one end of the USB cable into the USB slot on your camera. Plug the other end of the USB cable into a USB port on your computer.
  • Page 47 The “Device Selection” mode will appear. Select your camera device. Your camera or memory card will appear in the “Active devices” list as a “Removable disk”. If both your camera and the memory card appear in the “Active Devices” list as a “Removable Disk”, simply toggle between the two devices to select pictures.
  • Page 48 Select "Custom Copy" copy method. Click "Next" to continue. Select your photos and click "Next" to continue.
  • Page 49 Add Active Captions to your pictures. With this feature, you can add a date, keywords and categories. Click “Next” to continue. On the next screen, choose where you want to place your photos on your computer. Click on “Finish” to copy the photos to the location you selected. All of the pictures you imported will appear in the “Select photos”...

  • Page 50: Viewing Videos

    Maintenance of Your Digital Camera Your camera is a delicate instrument- please handle it with care. Sakar Warranty Card This warranty covers for the original consumer purchaser only and is not transferable. Products that fail to function properly UNDER NORMAL USAGE, due to defects in material or workmanship. Your product will be repaired at no charge for parts or labor for a period of one year.
  • Page 51 Your return address and telephone number (Daytime) MAIL TO ADDRESS BELOW: Sakar International Attention: Service Department 195 Carter Drive Edison, NJ 08817 Tel: 732-248-1306 You may also visit www.sakar.com for further assistance if necessary or call our tech support department toll free at (877) 397-8200.
  • Page 52 Appendix A: Technical Specifications •Image Sensor CMOS Sensor Digital 2304x1728pixels(4MP), •Image Resolution (2MP),1280*960 pixels (1MP), 640x480pixels(VGA). Video: 320x240/ 640X480 pixels •LCD Display 2.4” TFT Internal SDRAM (32MB) for buffer (With 2 testing photos) •Internal Memory •External Memory SD / MMC card •Lens 3x 36-108mm 1:2.8-4.8 3X Optical and 4X Digital Zoom...
  • Page 53 Appendix B: Troubleshooting Q: I have taken photos, but my computer says "No photos in camera." What do I do? First, ensure that you have taken photos with your camera. Press the shutter button a few times to take some sample photos and try again. If you still get a no photos error, this indicates that the software was not installed correctly or your computer may not meet the minimum system requirements.
  • Page 54 on the "+" next to it should reveal your camera. If not, you will likely see "Digital Still Camera" under "Other Devices" with a brightly colored marking next to it indicating it is not functioning correctly. If you are running Windows 2000 or XP: Right click on the non-functioning device and select uninstall.
  • Page 55 This device complies with the 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. Caution: changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

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