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WEEE Warning Message
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected
separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries:
This product is designated for separate collection at an
appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as
household waste.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local
authorities in charge of waste management.
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
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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 English 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.
  • Page 3 The digital video 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 4: Table Of Contents

    N AND _______________________________ 17 OWER AVING UNCTION __________________________________ 17 HANGING THE Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode ________ 18 Selecting the REC mode _______________________________ 18 Selecting the ASM mode _______________________________ 19 _____________________________________ 19 SING THE ENUS REC menu __________________________________________ 19...
  • Page 5 English Setting Image Size and Quality __________________________ 23 Resolution Values_____________________________________ 23 Quality Values _______________________________________ 24 Using the Zoom Function ______________________________ 24 Using the Flash ______________________________________ 24 Using the Macro _____________________________________ 25 Using the Self-timer & Burst ____________________________ 26 Using the Aperture Priority _____________________________ 26...
  • Page 6 Protecting Multiple Files _______________________________ 38 _______________________________________ 38 DITING MAGES Rotating Still Images __________________________________ 38 Changing the Image Size _______________________________ 39 Changing the Image with Effects _________________________ 39 Choosing the Image with Photo Frame ____________________ 39 Copying the Files_____________________________________ 39 Setting the DPOF ____________________________________ 40...
  • Page 7 AMERA TO A PC ________________________ 41 ONNECTING THE AMERA TO A Using the Card Reader ________________________________ 41 Connecting the Camera to a Computer with the USB Cable____ 42 ) __________________ 42 OSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS STILL IMAGE TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________________________ 43...
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Anti-Shaking High ISO value up to 1600 SD memory card can support up to 8GB Package content Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. Digital Camera -CD driver includes: -Pesto! Mr. Photo -Quick Time -Adobe Reader -Multi-Language User’s Manual...
  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Camera

    English GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Flash 2. Self-timer Lamp 3. Microphone 4. Len s Rear View 5. Zoom Button Thumbnail Playback Zoom 6. Playback Button Menu Button 8. Operation Lamp 9. Mode Button 10. ASM Button Delete Button 11.
  • Page 10: Top View

    English Top View 15. Strap Ring 16. Shutter Button 17. Power Button 18. Speaker Right View 19. USB/AV Terminal Buttom View 20. Battery Cover 21. Tripod Socket -11-...
  • Page 11: Inserting The Batteries

    Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator appears. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. It is recommended to use the provided battery Be sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.
  • Page 12: Inserting The Memory Card

    This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the memory card.
  • Page 13: Setting The Display Language / Date & Time

    SET button to apply the setting. 4. Press the MENU button to close the menu. Setting the Date & Time 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Setup Menu 2. Select [ Date & Time ].
  • Page 14: Lcd Monitor Information

    English LCD Monitor Information REC Mode Recording mode 13 White balance Flash 14 Shutter speed Macro 15 Shake warning Self-timer / Burst 16 Aperture value Zoom indicator 17 Face tracking Shots remaining 18 Exposure Battery 19 Focus area Storage media...
  • Page 15: Playback Mode

    Playback mode Recording info Protect Histogram Voice memo Captured date & time File number / Total Voice memo control Battery DPOF Storage media Resolution NOTE Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by other camera model. -16-...
  • Page 16: Getting Started

    For saving the battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the power button to turn on the LCD monitor. You can change the power save setting in Setup menu.
  • Page 17: Switching Between Rec Mode And Playback Mode

    2. Launch the mode palette. Press the MODE button ( ) to show the scene mode palette. 3. Select a mode. Use the four-way control to select a desired mode and press the SET button to confirm the setting. Display...
  • Page 18: Selecting The Asm Mode

    Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure mode. Using the Menus When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the SET button are used to make the desired settings. REC menu 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode 2.
  • Page 19: Rec Menu List (Movie)

    Off / Off / Highlight Off / Sharpness Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time Stabilizer Off / On Face Tracking Off / On...
  • Page 20 Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer . You can review images on a television with the AV cable. TV TV Out Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your...
  • Page 21 Sets a recorded image as the start-up image. To erase all data stored in the memory card if you are using a card, or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted. A “BUSY...PLEASE WAIT” message displays and the Format memory card is starting to format.
  • Page 22: Basic Recording

    LCD monitor. To avoid this, use a tripod to stabilize the camera when recording images. 4. Take a picture. Make sure that your fingers or the wrist strap does not block the lens.
  • Page 23: Quality Values

    Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through interpolation. The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to approx. four times. Using the Flash The flash is not only for taking pictures when there is insufficient light, but also when -24-...
  • Page 24: Using The Macro

    English the subject is in shade or in backlight conditions. Press the flash button to cycle your camera through the various flash modes. The flash will not activate when continuous shooting or movie recording. 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the REC mode.
  • Page 25: Using The Self-Timer & Burst

    3. Press shutter button to take a picture. Using the Self-timer & Burst Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot. Use the burst to record continuous still image shooting.
  • Page 26: Using The Shutter Priority

    3. Press the shutter button to take a picture. NOTE The larger the aperture value the smaller the lens opening, allowing less light to enter the camera. Using the Shutter Priority In this mode, you can set a shutter speed to match the brightness.
  • Page 27: Recording Movie Clips

    English Recording Movie Clips 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Movie mode. 2. Compose the subject on the monitor. Aim the focus area ( ) to the subject that you want to take. The LCD monitor displays the available recording time ( ).
  • Page 28: Recording Audio Clips

    English Recording Audio Clips 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the Voice REC mode. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording.
  • Page 29: Other Recording Functions

    Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the center of your picture. Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten) lighting or, fluorescent lighting. Option Description Automatically corrects white balance.Ideal for general...
  • Page 30: Setting The Iso

    English NOTE Point the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance, and then press the Shutter button. Setting the ISO With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject.
  • Page 31: Setting The Highlight

    English Setting the Highlight Make the subject stand out from its surroundings. The subject will be in focus in three different ranges: NOTE The Photo Frame and Face Tracking cannot be used using the Highlight. Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.
  • Page 32: Setting Date Stamp

    English Setting Date Stamp The Date Stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them. Option Description Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images. Date Only add the recorded date to printed images.
  • Page 33: Playback

    Press the shutter to capture the still image from the movie clip while it had paused. Magnifying & Trimming Still Images 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the PLAYBACK mode.
  • Page 34: Viewing In Thumbnail

    4. Trim the image. Press the SET button ( ) to set the image trimming. 5. Save the image. Press the SET button ( ) again to trim the selected image and save it as a new one. Viewing in Thumbnail 1.
  • Page 35: Deleting Files

    3. Press the SET button ( ) to delete the current display image. Protected images cannot be deleted with this function. Deleting Multiple Files 1. Turn the power on, and set the camera to the thumbnail screen (page 35). 2. Open the menu. Press the MENU button, then Press...
  • Page 36: Deleting All Files

    You can open the menu in full screen or in thumbnail. 3. Press to select [Lock all], and then press the SET button. To unlock all files, select [Unlock all] in this step, then press the SET button. 4. Press the SET button to protect all images. -37-...
  • Page 37: Protecting Multiple Files

    5. Protect images. Press the MENU button, then select [Yes] and press the SET button. All selected images will be protected. To cancel protect, press the MENU button in this step.
  • Page 38: Changing The Image Size

    5. Only a large size image can be resize to a smaller one. Changing the Image with Effects You may use Red Eye Removal remove the red eye caused by flash from original photo. Or use color filters to save as a new image.
  • Page 39: Setting The Dpof

    Press SCN button to set the date stamp of current image. Press SCN button again to turn off date stamp. Repeat steps 4~6 to other images to print. 7. After you finished all image settings, press the SET or MENU button to apply it. -40-...
  • Page 40: Making Connections

    You can display recorded images on a television with a supplied AV cable. 1. Set the TV out to match the TV system that you are using 2. Turn off the camera and the TV. 3. Use the supplied AV cable to connect the camera to the TV set.
  • Page 41: Connecting The Camera To A Computer With The Usb Cable

    3070 1554 2408 3509 1554 2456 3612 2362 3612 4549 1364 1040 1535 1204 1754 1228 1806 1180 1806 2274 512M Remark: You can take more than 9999 shots, but this is the maximum number the camera can show. -42-...
  • Page 42: Troubleshooting

    The subject was beyond the range Turn the Macro mode on it the within which the camera can focus. subject is within 15 cm or 40 cm. Do not use Macro mode when shooting distant subjects. Image A memory card with non-DCIF...
  • Page 43: Specifictions

    Landscape / Portrait / Snow / Fireworks / Night scene / Kids / Food / Building / Text / Smile Capture Sensitivity Auto / ISO 50 / ISO 100 / ISO 200 / ISO 400 / ISO 800 / ISO 1600 White Balance...

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