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Preface

Thank you for purchasing this camera.
Equipped with three shooting modes (Capture Mode, Video Mode,
and Playback mode), this camera will fulfill your entire digital
picture processing needs. This card-sized and lightweight camera
offers 3 mega pixels high-quality image along with precise 8M
digital zoom. The built-in internal memory can store your images
and videos. Through the USB cable connection, pictures and
video clips can be easily transferred from the camera to the PC.
The TV-out function allows pictures and images to be screened
through the TV unit. Continuous shooting function allows users
to take multiple frames in quick succession.
To make the best out of this camera, it is strongly suggested that
you read through this manual prior to operating this camera.
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  • Page 1: Preface

    Preface Thank you for purchasing this camera. Equipped with three shooting modes (Capture Mode, Video Mode, and Playback mode), this camera will fulfill your entire digital picture processing needs. This card-sized and lightweight camera offers 3 mega pixels high-quality image along with precise 8M digital zoom.
  • Page 2: Quick Start

    Quick Start This quick start provides an overview function of this camera. For quick reference, please refer to the following flow chart: Before shooting: - Turning the camera On and Off (page 11) - Flash setting (page 7) - Zooming In and Out (page 12) - Installing the software (page 26) Basic Shooting - Shooting images (page 11)
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Preface ..................1 Quick Start ..................2 Prior to Operating the Camera............4 Unpacking the Camera ..............4 Identifying Components ............... 5 Basic Function Buttons..............6 Loading the Batteries..............9 Insert SD card ................9 Basic Settings ................10 Formatting the Internal Memory and SD Card......10 Basic Operating Procedure ............11 Turning the Camera ON/OFF ............11 Basic Shooting Skills..............11...
  • Page 4: Prior To Operating The Camera

    Prior to Operating the Camera Setting up this digital camera is quick and simple. Follow these steps, and you’ll be on your way to infinite boundaries. Unpacking the Camera 1. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept for future usage) 2.
  • Page 5: Identifying Components

    Identifying Components Self-timer Flash Lens Cover Lens Recording Zooming Out/In Mode Switch button Status LED Menu LCD display 5 Way Button Display Shutter Button Power Button Focus Switch Wrist Strap Battery SD Card Mount Compartment Compartment Connectivity (USB and TV-Out)
  • Page 6: Basic Function Buttons

    Basic Function Buttons This section will explain the basic function buttons to instantly operate this camera. Zooming Recording Out/In Menu button Mode Switch Up/ Protect Button OK Button Down/ Delete Button Display Left/Flash Button Right/Self-timer Button Self-timer: The self-timer function is used in any of the following modes: Capture and Video.
  • Page 7 Flash: This button can set flash as Force Off, Force On and Auto. Force off: Default setting of flash mode Auto: Press flash button once to automatically activate the flash. Force on: Press flash button twice again for force on Zoom: This camera has 8x digital zoom.
  • Page 8 Display: This button allows you to turn the display On or Off. In “Capture” and “Video” mode: All “capture” information is displayed in the default setting. Press once to dispay with 3x3 grid (grids can help users to compose a picture). Press the second time to hide the information and press the third time to turn off LCD.
  • Page 9: Loading The Batteries

    Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AAA batteries. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift to open. 2. Load the included batteries into the battery compartment. (a) Insert SD card Insert the SD card into the slot. (b) **A directional arrow guides the insertion of the SD card in the compartment.
  • Page 10: Basic Settings

    Basic Settings Upon turning the camera on, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD display. Please proceed with the following settings: Note: To select a “Welcome Image”, users can select “Setup” in the “Menu” in “Capture” mode. Language Preference Setting 13 laguages are available for selection in this camera.
  • Page 11: Basic Operating Procedure

    Basic Operating Procedure From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on and off, shoot pictures, zoom in and out, view and protect pictures. Turning the Camera ON/OFF 1. To Turn the camera on or off, press the power button located on top of the camera.
  • Page 12: Zooming In/Out

    Zooming In/Out This camera has 8x digital zoom. The zoom bar, located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. Users can see the result from LCD display. Viewing Pictures Slide the mode switch to “Playback”...
  • Page 13: Three Main Modes And Instructions

    Three Main Modes and Instructions This section will describe the three modes included in this camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. You may press “Menu” button to make cooresponding setting in “Capture”, “Video” and “Playback” mode. Items Indications Page...
  • Page 14 Playback Mode Edit Resize Rotate Crop Customize Voice Memo Print DPOF Direct- Print Slide Play Show Interval Direction Repeat Video Mode Video Resolution Color Effect Frame rate...
  • Page 15: Capture Mode

    Capture Mode White Image Quality Flash Balance Resolution Capture Mode Number of Shots Remaining Focus area Digital Zoom EV adjust Time/Date Batteries Slide the mode switch to the Capture Mode. Press the “Menu” button to access the following options. Please press right/left arrow to select “Capture/Setup/Game ”.
  • Page 16 “Capture”/“Resolution” This mode allows you to set the record resolution. 640x480 1280x960 1600x1200 2048x1536 2304x1728 2560x1920 2880x2160 3072x2304 “Capture”/”Date Stamp” The date can be set in this mode. No stamp Only date Only time Date and time “Capture”/“White Balance” Normally, the “Auto” WB setting will set the optimum white balance automatically.
  • Page 17 “Capture”/“EV adjust” Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. You can darken or lighten the image. (increased exposure) Adjust in 0.5 EV in the range -2 to 2. “Capture”/”Color effect” This mode allows can set the color tone of a picture.
  • Page 18 “Capture”/“ISO” The ISO speed can be adjusted in this mode. Auto ISO100 “Setup”/“USB” This mode allows you to connect a PC, which will become a storage device or PC camera. Storage PC camera “Setup”/“Sound Effect” This function allows you to turn the sound effect on or off:...
  • Page 19 “Setup”/“Date and time” Reset date and time when change battery. Edit date and time XX / XX / XX XX : XX Date format: YY/MM/DD Time format: 24 hours “Setup”/“Welcome” You can select your favorite image or picture as the welcome image. Movie 1 Custom Pic...
  • Page 20 “Setup”/“Frequency” This mode allows you to select corresponding frequency. 50Hz 60Hz “Setup”/“TV-out” Depending on where your location, different region requires different system for TV-out function. Connect Video cable for TV out. NTSC “Setup”/“Language” Users can select from the following languages: English Traditional Chinese Simplified Chinese...
  • Page 21 “Setup”/“Default” Resets the camera to factory setting. “Setup”/ “Format” “Game” This mode allows you to select your favorite games while you don’t take pictures. Tip: This camera offers you 3 games, “Magic Beads”, “Lucky 777” and “Lottery”.
  • Page 22: Video Mode

    Video Mode Video Mode Video Resolution Recording Time Remaining Digital Zoom Batteries Date/Time “Video Mode” allows you to use the camera as a video recorder. The length is based on the capacity of the internal memory or SD card. 1. Slide the mode switch to “Video Mode”. 2.
  • Page 23 “Video”/“Frame rate” 20 fps 30 fps “Video”/“Resolution” This option allows you to select different image sizes. 320x240 640x480 “Video”/“Color Effect” Normal Sepia Black and White...
  • Page 24: Playback Mode

    Playback Mode File Format Playback Images Resolution Mode Number of Shots/Total Batteries Slide the mode switch to the “Playback Made” . You may press zoom in/zoom out to magnify or minify pictures. Press up/down or right/left button to review pictures. Users can press “Menu”...
  • Page 25 “Print” DPOF Direct Print Tip: DPOF is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOF-compatible printer. “Slide”...
  • Page 26: Making Connections

    Making Connections In this section you will be able to connect the camera to your PC to download or edit photos. Installing Software 1. Disconnect your camera and PC and insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver. 2. If you connect your camera to a PC for the first time, please click “Digital Camera Driver”.
  • Page 27: Connecting Through The Usb

    Connecting through the USB This section will show you how to download images from camera to PC through the USB cable. 1. This camera can download pictures or videos to your PC with MSDC support as well as transfer real-time pictures with the picture function of the system.
  • Page 28 4. After the camera is set to the “PC Camera’ mode and connected to a PC, two imaging devices, “Digital Camera” and “ Video Camera” will appear in “Device Manager”. You can review real-time pictures with the imaging program of the operation system, namely “Accessories.” NOTE: 1.
  • Page 29: Connecting Through Tv-Out

    Connecting through TV-out Before you proceed, please determine your corresponding “TV-Out” mode. This camera will enable you to achieve full camera functions by TV-out connection. User can enable each function through the TV monitor instead of the LCD display. 1. Connect the video cable into the video out connector. 2.
  • Page 30: Appendix

    Appendix Camera Default Setting Capture Mode Auto Resolution 3.1M(2048*1536) Scene Auto Image Quality Best White Balance Auto EV Adjust Normal Color Effect Normal Auto Date and Time 2004/01/01 12:00:00 Sound Effect Languages English TV-out Storage Frequency 60Hz Video Frame Rate 30fps Date stamp None...
  • Page 31: Led Status

    LED Status Camera Condition Status LED Timer LED Green Power Off Standby Strobe charging Flicker Processing Flicker Battery low Flicker USB connection Self-timer Flicker Video Recording Information Code Error Possible Cause Corrective Action Card Full No more pictures can be Remove the pictures or stored insert another card...
  • Page 32: Specifications

    Specifications Features Content Max. Resolution 3072x2304 3072x2304 / 2880x2160 Still Image Size 2560x1920 / 2304x1728 2048x1536 / 1600x1200 1280x960 / 640x480 Sensor CMOS F3.0 Lens Aperture Digital Zoom Up to 8x digital zoom Internal Memory Built-in Estimated number of storaged pictures 640x480 160 Shots (compression rate 1: 8) 1280x960 40 Shots...
  • Page 33 USB Output B type mini USB2.0 full speed Video Output NTSC/PAL Battery type AAA Alkaline 1.5” TFT Playback Zoom Up to 8x USB storage class support MSDC Multiple languages E/F/G/I/S/K/J/R/P/C/D/TC/SC Tripod mount Plastic Body material Plastic Batteries 2xAAA Alkaline USB Cable Video Audio cable Hand Strap Pouch...

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