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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS 2 INTRODUCTION Overview Package Contents 3 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View Rear View Status LED Indicator LCD Monitor Icons 9 GETTING STARTED Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) Charging the Battery Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Language Formatting the SD Card...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 6.20 Mega pixels CCD, this camera is capable of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.

  • Page 3: Getting To Know The Camera

    GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View Name Description 1. Shutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed halfway down, and takes the picture when pressed all the way down. 2. POWER button Turns the camera power on and off. 3.

  • Page 4: Rear View

    Rear View Name Description 1. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera, and previews the picture before taking it and review it afterwards. Display button Turns the LCD monitor display and live view on and off. 3. Status LED Displays the camera current state.
  • Page 5 SET /Direction button Name Description button Scrolls upwards. Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. button Scrolls right. Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting. button Scrolls downwards. Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the desired self-timer mode.

  • Page 6: Status Led Indicator

    Status LED Indicator This describes the color and state of the status LED. During During power During Color State connection to a photography AE or AF is locked The completion with the shutter of battery charge. Green button held halfway. Battery charging Flashing in progress.

  • Page 7: Lcd Monitor Icons

    LCD Monitor Icons Photography mode [ 1. Zoom status 2. Voice memo 3. Remaining battery status Full battery power Medium battery power Low battery power No battery power 4. Flash icon [Blank] Auto ] Red-eye Reduction ] Forced Flash ] Suppressed Flash ] Night Scene 5.
  • Page 8 Photography mode [ 1. [ ] Movie mode 2. Zoom status 3. Remaining battery status 4. Image size 5. Possible recording time / elapsed time 6. Quality 7. Recording indicator 8. Self-timer icon 9. Focus icon Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    GETTING STARTED Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

  • Page 10: Charging The Battery

    Charging the Battery Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert the conversion adapter into the conversion adapter terminal of the camera as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 11 This camera must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. When the charging is not started even if following the above procedure, turn the power on at any mode after LCD monitor turns on, and then turn the power off.

  • Page 12: Inserting And Removing The Sd Card (Optional Accessory)

    Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) Images photographed with this camera will be stored on the SD card. Without inserting the SD card, you cannot take photographs using the camera. Before inserting or removing the SD card, make sure that the power of the camera is off.

  • Page 13: Setting The Date And Time

    Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

  • Page 14: Choosing The Language

    Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ] or Beep Fr. No. Reset 2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] Date/Time Auto OFF menu with the...

  • Page 15: Formatting The Sd Card

    Formatting the SD Card This erases all of the images and folders that have been recorded on the SD card. Formatting is not possible when the SD card in the locked condition. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Setup] menu is displayed.

  • Page 16: Setting Image Resolution And Quality

    Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored on a memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.

  • Page 17: Photography Mode

    PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ] Still Image Mode Auto photography is a typical method of photography. Photographs can be taken simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) is controlled automatically to suit the photographic conditions. You can use the 2.5" LCD monitor to compose the images. Make sure that the battery and SD card are inserted before taking photographs.

  • Page 18: Recording Voice Memos

    Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the picture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button.

  • Page 19: Using The Digital Zoom

    Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4.4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear.

  • Page 20: Setting The Flash

    Setting the Flash Set the flash for taking photographs. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode. Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen.
  • Page 21 The table below will help you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode Description [ Blank] Auto The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions. ] Red-eye Reduction Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take natural- looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions.

  • Page 22: Setting The Focus

    Setting the Focus Photographs can be taken with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, ] macro or [ ] infinity. The settings will be maintained even when the power is turned off or when Auto OFF is activated. ] or [ 1.

  • Page 23: Setting The Self-Timer

    Setting the Self-timer This setting allows photographs to be taken with the self-timer. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Toggle the button to select the setting. Each press of the button moves the icon one step through the sequence and displays it on the screen.

  • Page 24: Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

    Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Photographs can be taken with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen.

  • Page 25: Movie Mode

    ] Movie Mode This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Compose the picture with the zoom button. 3.

  • Page 26: Playback Mode

    ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. Insert the SD card into the camera and turn on the power before starting. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 27: Playing Back Video Clips

    Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the camera. You can also play back voice. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the desired video clip with the buttons.
  • Page 28 Button Operations During Playback During a Pause During a Stop Forward play button Each press of the button moves the operation one step 1-frame feed in the sequence of 2 times fast forward play, 4 times fast forward play, and regular play. Reverse play button Each press of the...

  • Page 29: Attaching Voice Memos

    Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo for photographed still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 30: Thumbnail Display

    Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ The last image appears on the screen. 2.

  • Page 31: Zoom Playback

    Zoom Playback Images that are being play back can be enlarged and displayed in 2 levels of 2 times and 4 times enlargement. This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. 1.

  • Page 32: Slideshow Display

    Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select [Slide Show] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 33: Protecting Images

    Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed.
  • Page 34 Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button. 2. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 35: Dpof Settings

    DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer.
  • Page 36 9. Select date to [ON] or [OFF] with the buttons, and press the SET button. ON: The date of the photograph will also be printed. OFF: The date of the photograph will not be printed. 10. Select [Print Enable] with the buttons, and press the SET button.

  • Page 37: Erasing Images

    ] Erasing Images Erasing at Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) Quick delete function enables you to erase the image during photography. The quick delete menu provides you to directly erase the last image without further settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2.
  • Page 38 5. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the SET button. To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. Even if you take photographs after erasing an image, the file number is assigned the next number of the very last one before the image was erased.

  • Page 39: Editing Software Installation

    EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing NTI Photo Suite PC users will find that NTI Photo Suite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With NTI Photo Suite, you can retouch, compose, and organize your images. It includes a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more.

  • Page 40: Menu Options

    MENU OPTIONS Still Image Menu (Picture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Picture] of the still image menu is displayed. 3.
  • Page 41 Size This sets the size of the image that will be photographed. ] 2816 x 2112: 2816 x 2112 pixels ] 2272 x 1704: 2272 x 1704 pixels ] 1600 x 1200: 1600 x 1200 pixels ] 640 x 480: 640 x 480 pixels Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is taken.
  • Page 42 White Balance This sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. [ Blank ] Auto: Automatic adjustment. ] Incandescent: Photography under incandescent lighting. ] Fluorescent 1: Photography under a daylight fluorescent tube with a bluish cast.

  • Page 43: Still Image Menu (Function)

    Still Image Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button. [Function] of the still image menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item Adjust with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.
  • Page 44 Voice Memo A voice memo can be recorded for 30 seconds immediately following still single image photography. This feature is also available during playback mode. Refer to section in this manual titled "Recording Voice Memos" for further details. ON: Enable voice memo. OFF: Disable voice memo.
  • Page 45 Preview This sets whether or not to display the photographed image on the screen immediately after the picture is taken. ON: Displayed when images are being recorded on the SD card. OFF: Does not display. A photographed image is displayed on the LCD monitor for 2 seconds. Pressing the shutter button during preview cancels the operation.

  • Page 46: Movie Menu (Picture)

    Movie Menu (Picture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. Size 640 x 480 [Picture] of the movie menu is displayed. Quality Fine 3.

  • Page 47: Movie Menu (Function)

    Movie Menu (Function) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the button. Digital Zoom [Function] of the movie menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the buttons, and press the SET Adjust button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 48: Playback Menu

    Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

  • Page 49: Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the button. [Setup] of the photography menu is displayed. 3.
  • Page 50 Date/Time This sets the date and the time. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. Auto OFF If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off.

  • Page 51: Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

    Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the MENU button. [Setup] of the playback menu is displayed. If images/video clips are recorded on the SD card, press the button after the MENU button is pressed. Adjust 3.
  • Page 52 Fr. No. Reset This creates a new folder. The photographed images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. Cancel: Does not reset the file number. Execute:Resets the file number and creates a new folder. Card Info. This allows a check of the free capacity of the SD card as well as other information.

  • Page 53: Connecting The Camera Directly To The Printer For Printing Images

    CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR PRINTING IMAGES If a printer that support PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the conversion adapter terminal of the camera.
  • Page 54 6. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the SET button. Adjust 7. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear.

  • Page 55: Camera Specifications

    CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 6.20 Mega pixels CCD sensor <Still image> 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Image resolution < Video clip> 640 x 480, 320 x 240 LCD monitor 2.5" LTPS TFT color LCD Image quality Fine / Standard / Economy Recording media...

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