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FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with 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.
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.
Product Information
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes
1.
primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User
Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
English
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  • Page 1 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.
  • 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 This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
  • Page 4 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 5: Table Of Contents

    Charging the Battery THE BASICS 31-35 Using the AC Power Adapter Viewing Images Attaching the Camera Strap Magnifying Images Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) Card Slideshow Display Resizing an Image GETTING STARTED 18-21 MOVIE MODE...
  • Page 6 English Protecting Images/Video Clips PC CAMERA 55-57 Setting the DPOF Step 1: Installing the PC camera Driver Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant (same as USB driver) Printer Step 2: Connecting the digital still Camera Changing the Camera Startup Logo to your computer Step 3: Run your application software (i.e.

  • Page 7: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera! Equipped with a 5.0 Mega pixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: 5.0 Mega pixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 mega pixels for good quality of images.

  • Page 8: Package Contents

    Package contents Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Digital still camera...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know The Camera

    English GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front view 1. Self-timer LED 2. Shutter button 3. Power button 4. Strap eyelet 5. Battery/SD memory card cover 6. Lens 7. Auto-Focus auxiliary LED 8. Flash 9. Microphone Rear view LED indicator Zoom out...

  • Page 10: Control Buttons

    English Control Buttons ) Flash button ( ) Quick View button SCN ( ) Scene Mode button ( ) Self-Timer button OK button Top View of Docking Cradle Cradle USB port AV-OUT port DC IN 5V port Cradle plug -10-...
  • Page 11 Camera mode Camera mode Image quality Super Fine ] Fine Normal Image size ] 2560 x 1920 ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1280 x 960 ] 640 x 480 ] TIFF IMAGE Forced flash Possible number of shots Self-timer mode Memory card indicator 3 sec.
  • Page 12 SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Time Date Zoom state Audio mode Audio mode Current file/ total number of audio files SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Sound level (speaker volume) Audio file name Image Playback...

  • Page 13: Camera

    Battery power indicator Sound level (speaker volume) Audio file name LED Indicators Indicator State Description/Activity 1. The digital still camera is powering up. Solid red indicator 2. The battery is being charged. Solid green USB communication is in progress. indicator Blinking USB transfer is in progress.

  • Page 14: Preparing The Camera

    Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover. Docking Cradle With the docking cradle, you can position your digital still camera and connect it to other media devices to play back your images, video clips, or voice recording files (output to a TV monitor or another recorder recording device, for example) on your desktop.

  • Page 15: Charging The Battery

    Always make sure that the digital still camera is off before removing the battery. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

  • Page 16: Using The Ac Power Adapter

    3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. NOTE Make sure to use the specified AC power adapter or the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    Removing the SD card Open the battery/SD card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD card and it will eject. NOTE Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it.

  • Page 18: Setting The Date And Time

    The time is displayed in 24-hours format. 6. Press the OK button after all fields are set. Choosing the Language Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor from the following: , ENGLISH, , FRANÇAIS, DEUTSCH, ITALIANO and ESPAÑOL.

  • Page 19: Formatting An Sd Memory Card Or

    [FORMAT], then press the OK button. 4. Use to select [YES], then press the OK button to confirm. NOTE When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased. -19-...

  • Page 20: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted. Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital still camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.

  • Page 21: Using The Lcd Monitor

    3. Press the shutter button. NOTE The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

  • Page 22: Useful Scene Mode

    English NOTE The captured image appears to be larger than the one on the LCD after image captured. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order: Standard Display → Simplified Display.
  • Page 23 4. Compose the image and then press the shutter button. Note for the following functions according to the desired scene from a menu: The camera will automatically adjust the focus and exposure depending on the settings of ISO sensitivity and White AUTO Balance.

  • Page 24: Reviewing The Last Image

    1. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T/W button. To access the optical zoom function, press the T button as far as it can go. Press it again to activate the digital zoom. 2. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

  • Page 25: Using The Macro (Close-Up) Mode

    With this mode, the camera’s lens switches the auto focus system to focus on subjects that are much closer to the lens. This feature allows you to shoot close-up objects, such as small insects or flowers to get the smallest detail.

  • Page 26: Using The Self-Timer

    The flash mode you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button. The camera has four flash modes: Red Eye, No Flash (default), Auto Flash and Forced Flash. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:...

  • Page 27: Adjusting The Exposure

    If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps. Adjusting the Exposure You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital still camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large.

  • Page 28: Setting White Balance

    [WHITE BALANCE], then press the OK button. 4. Use to select the desired setting. 5. To exit from the menu, press the button. ADVANCED SHOOTING Continuous Shooting This mode is used for continuous shooting. Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed. -28-...

  • Page 29: Auto Exposure Bracketing (Aeb)

    In Continuous mode, the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically. Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range.

  • Page 30: Adjust White Balance Manually

    Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under. You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform this function.

  • Page 31: Play Mode- The Basics

    English 4. Point the camera at an enclosed gray card for which you can set the white balance. This starts the white balance adjustment procedure. 5. Use to select [EXECUTE], then press the OK button to confirm. The procedure of manual white balance is complete.

  • Page 32: Magnifying Images

    English NOTE If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. [NO PICTURE] message will appear on the monitor. Pressing switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press , the display changes in the following order: Standard display → Detailed display → No information.

  • Page 33: Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)

    The white frame indicates the entire image, while the pink box shows the location of the currently enlarged area. NOTE The magnification factors range from 1.5x to 8x within 14 stages: 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x, 4.0x, 4.5x, 5.0x, 5.5x, 6.0x, 6.5x, 7.0x, 7.5x and 8.0x. Thumbnail Display (Index Playback) This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.

  • Page 34: Slideshow Display

    To stop slide show, press the OK button. Resizing an Image You can follow the steps below to set an image to one of the four sizes. You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2560x1920 pixel, 2048x1536 pixel, 1280x960 pixel and 640x480 pixel.

  • Page 35: Movie Mode

    4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording. NOTE The function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start to record video clips. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order: Standard Display →...

  • Page 36: Playing Back Video Clips

    The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back. To playback the video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com.

  • Page 37: Rotating Images In The Display

    Rotating Images in the Display This function lets you rotate images so that the images are played back with the correct orientation. You can rotate image 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise.

  • Page 38: Deleting Images/Video Clips

    English Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file.

  • Page 39: Protecting Images/Video Clips

    Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the MODE button to access [ (PLAY)] mode with , then press the OK button.

  • Page 40: Setting The Dpof

    DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards.
  • Page 41 English Figure Step Procedure to select [ONE IMAGE], then press the OK button. [ONE IMAGE]: To configure print settings for a single image. [ALL IMAGES]: To configure print settings for all images. [RESET]: Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera’s default settings.
  • Page 42 Press to return to the image playback mode. * The is marked on the displayed image. To unmark the mark, go back to step 4 to select [RESET] with To configure print settings for all images. Figure Procedure Step Press the MODE button to access [ (PLAY)] mode, then press the OK button.
  • Page 43 English Procedure Figure Step to select [ALL IMAGES], then press the OK button. [ONE IMAGE]: To configure print settings for a single image. [ALL IMAGES]: To configure print settings for all images. [RESET]: Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera’s default settings.

  • Page 44: Connecting To A Pictbridge Compliant

    You cannot print movies. Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.
  • Page 45 English In [PRINT] Mode: Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge. Figure Procedure Step to select the [PRINT] mode, then press the OK button. * The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 46 [EXIT]: To cancel the print settings, use to select [EXIT]. After step 4 is finished, you can still use to change the image to print by your preference. Then, press the OK button to print. to select [PRINT], then press the OK button to confirm.
  • Page 47 English In [PRINT ORDER] Mode: This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous Figure Procedure Step to select the [PRINT ORDER] mode, then press the OK button. * The [PRINT PAPER] screen is displayed. to access in the selection of paper setting, then press the OK button to print.

  • Page 48: Changing The Camera Startup Logo

    Changing the Camera Startup Logo This feature lets you specify one of your recorded images as your setup screen image, which will be displayed on the monitor whenever you press the button to turn on the camera. 1. Press the MODE button to access [...

  • Page 49: Playing Back A Voice Recording File

    2. Voice playlist appears on the screen. 3. In the [ (AUDIO)] mode, use select the voice-recording file you want to play. 4. Press the OK button to start playback of the voice-recording file through the camera’s speaker. To pause playback, press the button.
  • Page 50 Press the MODE button to return to one of the Enter the Main Menu MODE following modes: [SETUP], [CAMERA], [MOVIE], [AUDIO], or [PLAY]. NOTE Audio volume can be adjusted only when playback is being performed or is paused. -50-...

  • Page 51: To Your Computer

    3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. Installing the USB driver on Macintosh computers Mac OS 8.6 users must install a USB driver. For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the camera and load its own USB drivers.

  • Page 52: Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips

    Step 3: Downloading images/video clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered as a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images/video clips by copying them from the “removable disk”...

  • Page 53: Installng The Edit Software

    “Edit” menu. After that, open the destination location and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. For computers running Mac OS Open the “untitled” disk window and the hard disk or the destination location. Drag and drop from the camera disk to the desired destination. NOTE Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).

  • Page 54: Installing Photo Express

    For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to its respective help documentation. For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in “Administrator” mode. Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac. iPhoto or iPhoto2is recommended.

  • Page 55: Pc Camera

    3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer. NOTE The USB driver that is bundled inside the CD-ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1 (USB & PC camera driver). a) In Windows 98, the Windows OS will install both USB & PC camera drivers.

  • Page 56: Step 3: Run Your Application Software (I.e. Windows Netmeeting)

    Position the digital still camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. NOTE When using this digital still camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital still camera. Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows...

  • Page 57: Menu Options

    For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its respective help documentation. MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images in camera mode. 1. Press the MODE button to access [ (CAMERA)] mode with then press the OK button.
  • Page 58 English PICTURE Settings Option Functional Description SIZE Sets the size of the image that will be captured. ] 2560 x 1920 ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1280 x 960 ] 640 x 480 ] TIFF IMAGE Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is QUALITY captured.
  • Page 59 CAPTURE MODE Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures. SINGLE CONTINUOUS Sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of LCD BRIGHT photography. The adjustment range is from –5 to +5. Sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of DIGITAL ZOOM photography.

  • Page 60: Movie Menu

    Manually sets the white balance and stores it. Use of this is MANUAL WB convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match. Before you select [EXECUTE], determine the subject (such as a white paper) that will be used to set the white balance. *EXECUTE/CANCEL Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.

  • Page 61: Play Menu

    Refer to “Camera Menu - FUNCTION settings” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. Play Menu In the [PLAY] menu, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the MODE button to access [ (PLAY)] mode with , then press the OK button.
  • Page 62 Allows you to copy your files from the digital still camera’s COPY TO CARD internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

  • Page 63: Setup Menu

    1. The [SETUP] menu is displayed. 2. Press to select the [BASIC] / [CUSTOM] menu. 3. Use to select the desired option item, then press the OK button. 4. Press the MODE button to return to Main Menu and select the desired mode. -63-...
  • Page 64 Refer to section in this manual titled "Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details. * YES/NO Allows you to adjust the time delay for power savings. If no SLEEP operation is performed for a specific period of time, the status of LCD monitor will turn into idle mode (also known as power save mode) and the LCD monitor will turn off.
  • Page 65 English CUSTOM Settings Item Functional Description Sets the displayed type of date and time on the screen. DATE TYPE * [Y/M/D]: Year/Month/Day * [D/M/Y]: Day/Month/Year * [M/D/Y]: Month/Day/Year Sets the date and the time. DATE SETUP Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time”...

  • Page 66: Devices

    English CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES -66-...

  • Page 67: Specifications

    Description Image Sensor Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480 Image size Video clip: 640 x 480, 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Super fine, Fine, Normal...

  • Page 68: Appendix

    Troubleshooting Guide Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions Power does not The battery has run out. Load new or fully charged battery. turn on. The battery is not Load the battery in the correct oriented correctly. direction. The battery cover is not Close the battery cover correctly.
  • Page 69 SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution.

  • Page 70: Approximate Duration Of Recording Time

    English TIFF IMAGE * The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings. Approximate Duration of Recording Time The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the SD memory card.

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