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1 Getting Started .............................................................................................................1
Package Contents........................................................................................................1
System Requirements..................................................................................................2
System Information ......................................................................................................2
Camera Components ...................................................................................................3
Front .........................................................................................................................3
Rear..........................................................................................................................3
Side ..........................................................................................................................3
Using the Accessories..................................................................................................4
Attaching the Wrist Strap..........................................................................................4
Using the Soft Case..................................................................................................4
2 Preparing to Take Pictures ...........................................................................................5
Installing the Batteries..................................................................................................5
Low Battery Indicator ...................................................................................................6
Turning the Power On ..................................................................................................6
Setting the Date and Time ...........................................................................................7
Language Settings .......................................................................................................7
TV Out Settings............................................................................................................8
Setting the Beep Sound ...............................................................................................8
Setting the Power Save Function.................................................................................9
SD Memory Cards .....................................................................................................10
Inserting..................................................................................................................10
Removing ...............................................................................................................10
Camera Mode Setting ................................................................................................11
Photo Mode ............................................................................................................11
Playback Mode.......................................................................................................11
Video Mode ............................................................................................................11
3 Taking Pictures...........................................................................................................12
Previewing a Picture ..................................................................................................12
Taking a Picture .........................................................................................................12
Setting the LCD Display Mode ...................................................................................12
Setting Image Quality and Resolution........................................................................13
Using the Zoom Function ...........................................................................................14
Using the Flash ..........................................................................................................15
Adjusting the Exposure ..............................................................................................15
Using Different Metering Options ...............................................................................16
Setting the White Balance..........................................................................................16
White Balance Settings Explained..........................................................................17
Using Macro Mode .....................................................................................................18
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Page 1: Table Of Contents
TV Out Settings......................8 Setting the Beep Sound ....................8 Setting the Power Save Function.................9 SD Memory Cards .....................10 Inserting........................10 Removing .......................10 Camera Mode Setting ....................11 Photo Mode ......................11 Playback Mode.......................11 Video Mode ......................11 3 Taking Pictures......................12 Previewing a Picture ....................12 Taking a Picture ......................12 Setting the LCD Display Mode ...................12... - Page 2 Protecting Stored Images...................22 Erasing a Stored Image .....................23 Erasing all Images ....................23 Slide Show .........................24 Copy to Card......................24 Formatting the Camera Memory or SD Card .............24 5 File Names & Printing ....................25 Folder Names ......................25 File Names.........................26 DPOF Print Settings....................26 Print Order Setting....................26...
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Page 3: Getting Started
Getting Started Package Contents Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items listed below is missing or damaged. Camera USB Cable TV Out Cable Soft Case Strap 2 x AA Batteries Software Installation User Manual Quick Start Guide CD ROM... -
Page 4: System Requirements
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. System Information • Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers. -
Page 5: Camera Components
Getting Started Camera Components Front Shutter Viewfinder button Self timer indicator Flash Microphone Battery Lens cover Mode Rear switch Power Green LED button indicator Zoom buttons Viewfinder 4-Way, Multi- function LCD screen buttons Set, Menu and Display buttons Side USB port... -
Page 6: Using The Accessories
Getting Started Using the Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown in the illustration to the right. NOTE: Do not swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case •... -
Page 7: Preparing To Take Pictures
Preparing to Take Pictures Installing the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni-MH (min. 550 mAh / 1.2V) batteries. Follow these instructions to insert batteries into the camera. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow. -
Page 8: Low Battery Indicator
Press the POWER button. The LED indicator begins flashing green. Power It takes about 3 seconds to power on Indicator button the camera. NOTE: Set the date and time after turning the camera on for the first time. See the next section. – 6 –... -
Page 9: Setting The Date And Time
DD/MM/YY. 10. Press SET to exit the Date & Time submenu or press MENU to cancel. Language Settings The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the MENU button. -
Page 10: Tv Out Settings
Preparing to Take Pictures TV Out Settings Your camera can be connected to a TV as described in Chapter 6 Making Connections. Connecting to a TV allows you to preview photos and video clips on the television screen. TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region. The default setting varies according to the country of purchase. -
Page 11: Setting The Power Save Function
Preparing to Take Pictures Setting the Power Save Function To save battery power, your camera can be set to turn itself off after 1, 3 (default), or 5 minutes of inactivity. The period can be set in the SETUP menu. -
Page 12: Sd Memory Cards
4. Close the battery cover. When a memory card is inserted, an icon appears in the LCD. Memory Card icon Images, videos, and audio files are automatically saved to the flash memory card whenever it is inserted in the camera. – 10 –... -
Page 13: Camera Mode Setting
Camera Mode Setting Your camera can be set in various modes for different situations. Photo Mode In Photo mode, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and white balance to suit the shooting environment. Playback Mode In Playback mode you can review, erase, and protect photos and video clips. -
Page 14: Taking Pictures
1. Turn the camera on and make sure it is in Photo mode. 2. Capture the photo by pressing the shutter button down until the camera beeps. 3. The photo is captured and stored on the camera’s internal memory, or on the SD card if inserted. -
Page 15: Setting Image Quality And Resolution
Taking Pictures Setting Image Quality and Resolution 1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. 2. Use the UP or Down keys to select Resolution from the REC Menu. 3. Press the RIGHT key to enter the Resolution submenu. -
Page 16: Using The Zoom Function
Taking Pictures Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allow you to zoom in on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide angle shot. The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process. -
Page 17: Using The Flash
1. Turn on the camera and press the MENU button. 2. Use the UP or DOWN buttons to select the Exposure option. 3. Press the RIGHT button to enter the Exposure submenu. -
Page 18: Using Different Metering Options
Taking Pictures Using Different Metering Options There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera. Auto Metering automatically selects the best exposure for you, Multi Metering selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points in the subject area and Spot Metering selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from the c enter of your picture. -
Page 19: White Balance Settings Explained
Taking Pictures White Balance Settings Explained Auto: Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general photography. Daylight: Adjusts for bright sun conditions, or natural light conditions. Shade: Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions. Tungsten: Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the orange hue of household light bulbs. -
Page 20: Using Macro Mode
Macro mode. Using the Self Timer Your camera has a self timer that allows you to take pictures of yourself. When the self timer function is enabled, there is a 10 second delay between the shutter being pressed and the picture being taken. -
Page 21: Using The Date Stamp Function
Under certain conditions, you may want to use long shutter speeds either for special effects or when working in low light conditions. Your camera is equipped with a set of long shutter speeds which can be set from the REC menu. -
Page 22: Recording Video Clips
Taking Pictures Recording Video Clips Your camera can record short video clips with audio. 1. Make sure that the camera is in Photo mode. 2. Press the Video Button on the rear of the camera. The vide o icon appears on the LCD witch screen. -
Page 23: Reviewing Photos And Videos
UP, DOW LEFT and RIGHT buttons. When cycling through images stored in the camera, some images may be marked with the Vid eo symbol in the top left hand corner of the LCD display. These are stored video clips. -
Page 24: Viewing Pictures In Thumbnail Mode
6. Return to thumbnail format by pressing the W (zoom out) button again. Protecting Stored Images Images stored on your camera or on an SD card can be protected to prevent accidental deletion. 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the MENU button. -
Page 25: Erasing A Stored Image
Reviewing Photos & Videos Erasing a Stored Image Single images can be erased from the camera in Playback mode. Delete 1. Turn on the camera and use the sliding switch button next to the power button to enable Playback mode. -
Page 26: Slide Show
Off to disable the slide show. Copy to Card You may want to copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the flash card for convenience. 1. Turn the camera on. -
Page 27: File Names & Printing
File Names & Printing Folder Names The digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or SD card that it uses to organize photos, video clips, and other information. Folder Example: Folder numbers start from 100. -
Page 28: File Names
File Names & Printing File Names The camera automatically assigns a file name to each photo and video clip captured. File names start with “DSCI_” and are followed by a four-digit number that increases in sequence. File Example: Each folder holds up to 999 pictures. If a photo is taken when the current folder contains a file numbered 9999, the DSC creates a new folder and stores the new image in the new folder. -
Page 29: Making Connections
Images displayed on the camera’s LCD screen can also be displayed on a television screen. 1. Plug the included audio/video cable into the camera TV Out port (A). Plug the other end into the TV set Video port (B). 2. Set the TV input signal to Video In. Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information. -
Page 30: Downloading Images To A Computer
• by connecting the camera to a computer using the included USB cable Using a Flash Card Memory Reader 1. Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it into an SD card reader that is connected to a computer. -
Page 31: Connecting To A Computer Using Usb
1. Install the USB software driver included with the bundled CD-ROM. 2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port (A). Connect the other end of the cable to the TV Out port on the camera (B). NOTES: •... -
Page 32: Understanding Camera Memory
The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If an SD card is not installed in the camera, all photos and video clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. If an SD card is installed, photos and video clips are stored on the SD card. -
Page 33: Software Installation
Software Installation Installing the Software Driver The camera can be used as a mass storage device and can be connected to a TV to view pictures. The software driver must be installed with all operating systems to enable the camera to be used as a mass storage device and to enable the video driver. -
Page 34: Installing Mgi Photosuite 5Se
Software Installation Installing RoxioPhotoSuite 5SE Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE is a photo editing application that is included on the software installation CD-ROM. This software requires Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000 or Windows XP on your computer. Follow these steps to install the photo editing application. 1. - Page 35 Using the Roxio PhotoSuite 5 SE Application PhotoSuite 5 SE gives you the ability to edit, crop and print the photos you download to your computer from the digital camera. Refer to the application help documentation for information on using the software.
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Page 36: Appendix
The camera does not take - The camera is set to - Set the camera to Photo mode. pictures. Playback mode. - Wait for the flash to charge. - The flash is charging - Reformat the SD card. -
Page 37: Specifications
Appendix Specifications Sensor 4.24 megapixel CCD Lens Focal length: 5.69 - 16.29mm, 3X zoom, F2.66 - 4.92 Viewfinder Optical, Real Image Focus Range 50cm - infinity (10 - 50 cm in Macro Mode) ISO/ASA Range 70 AUTO Still image resolution 2304x1728, 1600x1200, 1024x768, 640x480 Video Resolution 320x240...
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