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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(1).
This device must accept any interference received, including
(2).
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
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.
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  • Page 1 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...
  • Page 2 The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences.
  • Page 3 Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
  • Page 4 The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
  • Page 5 The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    1.4.5 Right view ..........12 2.Getting started ..........13 2.1 Inserting the batteries .........13 2.2 Inserting an SD card..........14 2.3 Turning on for the first time.......14 2.4 Changing modes ..........15 2.5 Before you start ............15 2.5.1 Setting the date and time .......15 2.5.2 Setting the language .......17...
  • Page 7 English 3.3 Using the camera LCD display......22 3.3.1 Changing the LCD display....22 3.4.1 Photo mode icons........23 3.4.2 Setting the flash ........25 3.4.3 Using the macro function.......25 3.4.4 Using the zoom function......26 3.5 Video mode ............26 3.5.1 Video mode icons........27 3.5.2 Using the zoom function......28...
  • Page 8 4.3.4 USB connection ........40 4.3.5 Auto power off .........41 4.3.6 Light frequency ........41 4.3.7 Default setting ..........42 4.3.8 System info..........42 5.Installing the software and drivers .... 43 5.1 Drivers..............43 5.1.1 Mass Storage ..........43 5.1.2 PC camera..........43 5.2 Presto! Video Works 6 ........44 5.3 Presto! Mr.
  • Page 9: Introducing The Camera

    4 x speed CD-ROM drive or better At least 10 MB of available disk space Note: A USB 1.1 port will enable you to transfer files to and from your host PC, but transfer speeds will be much faster with a USB 2.0 port.
  • Page 10: About The Camera

    Wrist Strap 2x AAA (incl. Camera Driver) Batteries USB CABLE Quick Guide 1.4 About the camera Refer to the following illustrations to familiarize yourself with the buttons and controls of the camera. 1.4.1 Front view Self timer Flash Lens assembly Microphone...
  • Page 11: Top View

    Power button Shutter button 1.4.3 Back view Busy LED Playback / display Macro LED button Menu button Previous LCD screen button OK button Next button Note: Refer to “About the LEDs” on 3.2 for information on the camera’s LEDs. -11-...
  • Page 12: Bottom View

    English 1.4.4 Bottom view Tripod mounting hole Battery SD card slot compartment 1.4.5 Right view Macro switch USB port -12-...
  • Page 13: Getting Started

    English 2. Getting started Read this section to learn how to start using the camera. This section covers only basic functions such as inserting the battery or memory cards, turning it on, and making preliminary settings. See later chapters for details about advanced functions.
  • Page 14: Inserting An Sd Card

    Make sure the gold contacts are facing up as shown. To remove the SD card, gently push it into the card slot and release. The card pops out. Slide the card out. 2.3 Turning on for the first time Press and hold the power button to turn it on.
  • Page 15: Changing Modes

    Before you use your camera there are some basic settings to configure that are described in the following sections. 2.5.1 Setting the date and time To set the date and time: 1. Turn the camera on as described in “Turning on for the first time” on 2.3 . -15-...
  • Page 16 The date, month, year, hours, minutes, seconds, and date format fields are available for modification in this manner. 6. Press OK to save the new setting. Press and hold the MENU to exit the menu without making any changes. -16-...
  • Page 17: Setting The Language

    Language option. Press OK to confirm. 5. Use the PREV or NEXT buttons to select the desired language. 6. Press OK to save the new setting. Press MENU to exit the menu without making any changes. -17-...
  • Page 18: Taking Your First Still Picture

    2.8 Connecting to a computer Read this section to learn how to connect the camera to a host computer to transfer files or to use the camera as a PC camera for web-conferences. Connect the camera to a host computer using the USB port and the USB cable provided as shown.
  • Page 19 English -19-...
  • Page 20: Using The Camera

    English 3. Using the camera Read this section to learn how to use the camera. 3.1 Using the camera buttons All buttons are located on the top and the back of the camera. Back Playback / display button Menu button...
  • Page 21 English See the table below for a description of each button’s function. Button Name Function Press to remove icons from the Display LCD screen. Press again to restore them. Press and hold the button to enter playback mode. Press to display the Picture...
  • Page 22: About The Leds

    LCD display. 3.3.1 Changing the LCD display. You may decide that you don’t want to display icons on the LCD screen. Press the Display button to remove icons from he screen. When you turn the camera on, the LCD display shows icons and picture by default.
  • Page 23: Photo Mode Icons

    English Photo mode Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in internal memory or on an SD card. The camera is in Photo mode when the Photo mode icon is displayed. 3.4.1 Photo mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Photo mode icons and symbols.
  • Page 24 English Icon Description Displays the camera shaking icon. When this icon is displayed, you need to steady the camera to take a clear shot. Indicates Photo mode. Date display. Memory indicator, SD card or internal memory. Counter to display the number of avail-able shots using current settings.
  • Page 25: Setting The Flash

    3.4.3 Using the macro function The macro function enables you to capture images of subjects very close to the lens. In macro mode you can focus on subjects as close as 17 cm. When not in macro mode the minimum distance is 19 cm.
  • Page 26: Using The Zoom Function

    3.5 Video mode Use Video mode to capture video and store it in internal memory or on an SD card. The camera is in Video mode when the Video mode icon is displayed.
  • Page 27: Video Mode Icons

    English 3.5.1 Video mode icons Use the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Video mode icons and symbols. See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Icon Description Indicates battery status. Indicates Video mode. Date display.
  • Page 28: Using The Zoom Function

    3.5.3 Using the macro function See “Using the macro function” on 3.4.3 3.6 Playback mode Use playback mode to review all the pictures and videos stored in your camera. 3.6.1 Playback mode icons Refer to the following picture to familiarize yourself with the Playback mode icons and symbols.
  • Page 29 English Photo Playback Video Playback See the table below for a description of each icon and symbol. Icon Description Indicates that the displayed image can be zoomed and moved. Press the shutter button to enable zooming and moving. Time and date of photograph or video.
  • Page 30: Viewing Pictures And Videos

    3.6.2 Viewing pictures and videos To view pictures and videos: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in playback mode. The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. 2. Use Prev/Next to move through the image and video files stored in memory.
  • Page 31: Using Thumbnail Mode

    To use thumbnail mode: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in playback mode. The most recent picture is displayed on the screen. 2. Press the OK button to display six thumbnail images on screen.
  • Page 32: Usb Mode

    You can use USB mode to connect to a host PC. Before connecting to a PC, see “Installing the software and drivers” on 5. The camera can be set to act as a USB mass storage device or a web cam when connected to a PC using the USB cable.
  • Page 33: Using The Setup Menus

    The picture menu is available in Photo and Video modes only. 4.1.1 Picture quality Use the picture quality option to set the size of the captured image. Bigger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space. To set the image size: 1.
  • Page 34: Exposure Adjustment (Ev)

    Use the exposure, EV setting to change the exposure for your pictures. Usually this value would be set to zero, but you might want to increase the exposure to light up a subject with strong back lighting, or decrease the exposure if taking a picture of something very bright.
  • Page 35: Burst Snapshot

    4. Use OK to select a setting: OFF, 10, 15, 20. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu. 6. Press the shutter to take the photograph. The LED on the front of the camera flashes before the photograph is taken, and the interval is reset to OFF.
  • Page 36: Time Stamp

    2. Press the menu button. 3. Use Prev/Next to highlight the Time Stamp option. 4. Use OK to select a setting: OFF, Date Only, or Date & Time. 5. Press the menu button again to leave the menu. Note: This option is only available in Photo mode.
  • Page 37: Playback Menu

    See “Protect” on 4.2.3 for more details about file protection 4.2.2 Delete All Use the delete all function to delete all files on the current memory card or internal memory. To delete all files: -37-...
  • Page 38: Protect

    2. Press the menu button. 3. Use Prev/Next to highlight the Delete All option. 4. Press OK to delete. 5. A dialog asks you to confirm. Press OK for yes or Menu for Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure you have a backup before you delete.
  • Page 39: Video Menu

    DPOF compatible printer. To print images: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode. 2. Press the menu button. 3. Use Prev/Next to highlight the Print option.
  • Page 40: Usb Connection

    4. Press OK to confirm or Menu to cancel. 4.3.4 USB connection The camera can be set to act as a USB mass storage device or a web cam when connected to a PC using the USB cable. To change the USB settings: 1.
  • Page 41: Auto Power Off

    Settings mode. 2. Use Prev/Next to highlight the Power Saving option. 3. Press OK to select a setting: 30 SEC, 1 MIN, 3 MIN, or 5 MIN. 4.3.6 Light frequency The light frequency setting allows you to prevent flicker in lights caused by the local power supply’s frequency.
  • Page 42: Default Setting

    Use the default setting option to reset all settings to the factory default. To reset factory default settings: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Settings mode. 2. Use Prev/Next to highlight the Default Setting option. 3. Press OK to restore factory defaults. You are prompted to confirm the reset.
  • Page 43: Installing The Software And Drivers

    Mass Storage in Windows Explorer. Files can be dragged and dropped in the same way as on an ordinary disk. 5.1.2 PC camera You will need to install a driver for the camera to use as a PC or Web Cam in all Windows operating systems (Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE).
  • Page 44: Presto! Video Works 6

    English The digital camera can be used as a PC camera or a Web Cam. Please follow the instructions below: 1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive. 2. If the CD-ROM doesn’t automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.
  • Page 45 English 5. Read the legal disclaimer and click Yes if you agree. 6. Select the version of English required if applicable. Note: This window will show only when English language software is installed. 7. Click next to continue. -45-...
  • Page 46 English 8. Click Yes to agree to the licence agreement. 9. Click Next to select the default installation directory, or Browse to select one of your own. 10.Click Next to select the default menu entry, or add one of your own.
  • Page 47 English A status bar shows installation progress. 11. Click Yes to continue. 12. The following message appears when Window Media Format 9 setup is complete. Click OK. 13. Click Finish to complete the installation. Keep the check box checked if you want to view the read me file.
  • Page 48: Presto! Mr. Photo 3

    Presto! Video Works 6. More information about Presto! Video Works 6 can be found in the help files when the application is started. 5.3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is an advanced photo editing software application.
  • Page 49 English 5. Click next to start the installation. 6. Click Yes to agree to the licence agreement. 7. Click Next to select the default installation directory, or Browse to select one of your own. -49-...
  • Page 50 8. Click Next to select the default menu entry, or add one of your own. A status bar indicates installation progress. 9. Presto! Mr. Photo 3 can be set to launch automatically when certain devices are connected, like the camera with mass storage mode activated.
  • Page 51 English 10.Click Finish to complete the installation. More information about Presto! Mr. Photo 3 can be found in the help files when the application is started. -51-...
  • Page 52: Appendix

    1.2m ~ infinity Focus range 17 ~ 19 cm (macro) Formats: JPEG (DCF, EXIF) Still image Resolution: 1280 x 960, 1600 x 1200, 2048 x 1536, 4032 x 3024 (firmware interpolation) AVI (Motion JPEG), sound available Movie: 320*240 max 18fps Movie clips...
  • Page 53 English General Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluoresc White balance ent 1 / Fluorescent 2 EV compensation -2.0 EV ~ +2.0 EV (in 0.5 EV steps) Self timer Off, 10 seconds,15 seconds, 20 seconds PC interface USB 1.1 for PC camera and mass storage Shutter...

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