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  • Page 2 User’s Manual English This device adopts Cam5X2 series built-in software.
  • Page 3 FCC Compliance Statement: This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subjected 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules.

  • Page 4: Welcome

    ELCOME Dear user, thanks for purchasing this product. Much investment in time and effort has gone into its development, and it is our hope that it will give you many years of trouble-free service. AFETY NOTICE 1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Safety notice Table of contents Camera parts Getting started ► Loading the battery ► Charging the battery ► Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) ► Attaching the carrying strap (optional) ► Using the tripod (optional) ► How to hold your camera Basic operation ►...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    ABLE OF CONTENTS Camera settings ► Camera settings mode ► Setting date and time ► Setting beep sound ► Setting date stamp ► Setting flicker ► Setting language ► Setting TV system ► Setting TV-out ► Restoring default settings ► Formatting media Copying files to your PC ►...

  • Page 7: Camera Parts

    AMERA PARTS Power/Mode Button ( LCD Panel Shutter/Record Button Focus switch * Mode Indicator Menu/OK Button ( Mode Switch Zoom (Left/Right) Buttons ( Flash Strobe Battery/Card Cover TV-out Connector Speaker USB Port SD/MMC Card Slot Lens Battery Compartment Self-Portrait Mirror Tripod Port Strap Holes - 4 -...

  • Page 8: Getting Started

    ETTING STARTED ► Loading the battery  Li-Ion rechargeable battery is recommended for high performance. Slide open the battery/card cover in the direction of indication. Place the Li-Ion rechargeable battery into the compartment (with the label side facing upward). After the battery is properly installed, replace the battery/card cover.

  • Page 9: Charging The Battery

    ► Charging the battery The battery attached is not fully charged. You can either use the USB cable or the accessory AC adapter to recharge the battery. Using the USB cable Please charge the battery at least 2.5 hours for fi rst time use. Connect the camera to your computer by the USB cable.
  • Page 10 Using the USB AC adapter (optional) Please charge the battery at least 2.5 hours for fi rst time use. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the accessory AC adapter, and then connect the AC adapter to a wall outlet.

  • Page 11: Inserting The Sd/Mmc Card (Optional)

    ► Inserting the SD/MMC card (optional) In addition to built-in flash memory, your camera can store data on a Secure Digital (SD) card or a MultiMedia card (MMC). The supported memory size ranges from 8MB to 1GB. To insert a SD/MMC card, gently push the card as indicated until the card reaches the end of the slot.

  • Page 12: Attaching The Carrying Strap (Optional)

    ► Attaching the carrying strap (optional) Using the strap to carry the camera with ease. To attach the carrying strap, thread the strap as illustrated on the right. ► Using the tripod (optional) The tripod can be attached to your camera to minimize camera movement and ensure optimal image quality, particularly while taking self- portraits, longer movies or in a macro...

  • Page 13: How To Hold Your Camera 1

    ► How to hold your camera When using the camera for shooting or filming, hold the camera firmly as the illustration indicates. You should also avoid blocking the lens to retain the best image.  Tips for best shooting: 1) Make sure your subject is well lit from the front.

  • Page 14: Basic Operation 1

    ASIC OPERATION ► Turning on your camera Press and hold down the Power Button ( ) for 2 seconds to turn on the camera.  If the camera is not turned on after pressing the Power Button ( ), please check: 1.

  • Page 15: Mode Selection 1

    ► Mode selection After the camera is turned on, you Playback Digital can use the Mode Switch, together Digital Camcorder with the Power Button ( ), to shift Camera Mode-change between six modes. Every stage button of the Mode Switch provides two (after power-on) modes, which can be alternated by Voice...

  • Page 16: Taking A Still Picture 1

    ► Taking a still picture Digital camera mode LCD illustration NightShot* Exposure value* 1.0X Selftimer White balance* Zoom ratio Exposure method* Pictures Flash strobe Battery Resolution SD card present Mode indicator Focus mode* * visible when non-default 13 12 settings are selected Turn on the camera, and set the Digital Camera...

  • Page 17: Setting Focus 1

    ► Setting Focus In DSC mode  Only when the NightShot function is enabled, Focus switch will be available for use. Please refer to page 30 for more information. Before taking a still picture, you can use the Focus Switch to set focus as Focus Switch appropriate.

  • Page 18: Zooming 1

    (For DSC and DV mode) ► Zooming Before taking a still picture, you can Zoom in use the Zoom Buttons ( ) to Zoom out zoom in or zoom out the screen, thus retaining the best result. ► Using the Self-Portrait Mirror Hold the camera at arm’s length, and point it at your face.

  • Page 19: Recording A Video Clip 1

    ► Recording a video clip Digital camcorder mode LCD illustration Zoom ratio 1.0X Video clips Battery SD card present Focus mode Resolution Mode indicator Turn on the camera, and set Digital the Mode Switch to Digital Camcorder Camcorder ( ) mode. Press the Shutter/Record Button to start recording.

  • Page 20: Recording A Voice Clip 1

    ► Recording a voice clip Voice recording mode LCD illustration Voice clips Battery SD card present Mode indicator Turn on the camera, and set the Mode Switch to Voice Recording ) mode. Voice Recording Press the Shutter/Record Button to start recording. Recording 00:01 time...

  • Page 21: Playing Back Your Recordings 1

    ► Playing back your recordings Playback mode LCD illustration File type: 01/10 : Pictures : Video clips : Voice clips Current fi le/Total fi les Battery SD card present Mode indicator Turn on the camera, and set the Playback Mode Switch to Playback ) mode.
  • Page 22 ► Playing back your recordings (continued) Video and Audio clips: Press the Shutter/Record Button to play the file. Pictures: Pressing the Shutter/Record Button will enable you to use Menu/OK Button the Zoom Buttons ( ) to Focus Switch zoom in or zoom out the picture. If you zoom in the picture, and then press the Shutter/Record Button, you will be able to...

  • Page 23: Playing Back Your Recordings - Thumbnails 2

    ► Playing back your recordings - thumbnails While in Playback mode, press the Focus Switch will switch the screen to thumbnail view. In the thumbnail view you can quickly search the fi le you want to play. 0001 While in the thumbnail screen, Page up you can use the Menu/OK Move left...

  • Page 24: Connecting The Camera To Your Tv 2

    ► Connecting the camera to your TV AV Mode Video Video Audio Turn on your TV and switch to AV mode. Connect the audio and video ends of the AV cable to your TV. Connect the other end of the video cable to your camera. Turn on the camera.

  • Page 25: Digital Camera - Recording Voice Memo 2

    DVANCED OPERATIONS ► Digital Camera - Recording voice memo  Recording voice memo lets you add voice memos to your pictures. Here are some notes on using this feature: 1. Each voice memo lasts for 10 seconds. 2. This function is available after taking a picture. If you want to add a memo to every picture you take, you must use this function immediately after every shot.

  • Page 26: Digital Camera - Setting Picture Resolution 2

    ► Digital Camera - Setting picture resolution While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Size item, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi...
  • Page 27 ► Digital Camera - Setting fl ash strobe While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Strobe item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi...

  • Page 28: Digital Camera - Setting Selftimer 2

    ► Digital Camera - Setting selftimer While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Selftimer item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi...

  • Page 29: Digital Camera - Setting Picture Effect 2

    ► Digital Camera - Setting picture effect While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Effect item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi...

  • Page 30: Digital Camera - Setting White Balance 2

    ► Digital Camera - Setting white balance While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( ). In the next menu, select the WB Advanced Advanced item and press the Menu/OK...

  • Page 31: Digital Camera - Setting Exposure Method 2

    ► Digital Camera - Setting exposure method While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( ). In the next menu, select the Scene Advanced Advanced item and press the Menu/OK...

  • Page 32: Digital Camera - Setting Exposure Value 2

    ► Digital Camera - Setting exposure value While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button M E N U In the menu, select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ( In the next menu, select the Advanced Advanced Exposure item and press the Menu/OK Button (...

  • Page 33: Digital Camera - Setting Nightshot 3

    ► Digital Camera - Setting Nightshot While in Digital Camera mode, press the Menu/OK Button In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the NightShot item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi...

  • Page 34: Digital Camcorder - Setting Video Resolution 3

    ► Digital Camcorder - Setting video resolution While in Digital Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Size item, and press the Menu/ OK Button ( ) to confi...

  • Page 35: Digital Camcorder - Setting Video Effect 3

    ► Digital Camcorder - Setting video effect While in Digital Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Effect item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi...

  • Page 36: Digital Camcorder - Setting Auto Focus 3

    ► Digital Camcorder - Setting Auto Focus While in Digital Camcorder mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( M E N U In the menu, use the Left/Right Buttons ( ) to highlight the AF Enable item, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi...

  • Page 37: Setting Voice Memo 3

    ► Setting voice memo  Enabling this function will let you hear voice memos (see page 22) while reviewing your pictures. The voice memo is automatically played back after this item is enabled. You can press the Shutter/Record Button to interrupt the playback. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right...
  • Page 38 ► Deleting fi les While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the Delete One or Delete All item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi...
  • Page 39 ► Sorting fi les  The File Sort option allows you to specify a particular file type to display. While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the File Sort item, and press the Menu/OK Button (...
  • Page 40 ► Setting fi le info While in Playback mode, press the Menu/OK Button ( In the menu, use the Left/Right M E N U M E N U Buttons ( ) to highlight the File Infor. (File information) item, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi...

  • Page 41: Camera Settings Mode 3

    AMERA SETTINGS ► Camera settings mode Set the Mode Switch to Camera Settings mode, and the following screen will appear. For detailed information on each setting, please refer to the corresponding page. Camera Settings Page 38 Page 39 Page 39 Page 40 M E N U Time:...

  • Page 42: Setting Beep Sound 3

    ► Setting beep sound Select the Beep item and press the Menu/OK Button Use the Left/Right Buttons Beep ) to select On or Off, and press the Menu/OK Button ) to confi rm. ► Setting date stamp Select the Date Stamp item and press the Menu/OK Button Use the Left/Right Buttons Date Stamp...

  • Page 43: Setting Language 4

    ► Setting fl icker Select the Flicker item and press the Menu/OK Button ( Use the Left/Right Buttons Flicker ) to select 50HZ or 60HZ according to the standard of your country, and press the Menu/OK Button ( ) to confi rm. (p.

  • Page 44: Setting Tv System 4

    ► Setting TV system M E N U Select the TV Set item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the TV System item and TV Set TV: NTSC press the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. TV System Use the Left/Right Buttons TV System...

  • Page 45: Setting Tv-Out 4

    ► Setting TV-out M E N U Select the TV Set item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the TV Out item and press TV Set TV: NTSC the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. TV Out Use the Left/Right Buttons TV Out ) to select On or Off, and...

  • Page 46: Restoring Default Settings 4

    ► Restoring default settings M E N U Select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the Default item and press Advanced Advanced the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. Default Use the Left/Right Buttons Default ) to select Yes or No, and press the Menu/OK Button...

  • Page 47: Formatting Media 4

    ► Formatting media M E N U Select the Advanced item and press the Menu/OK Button ). In the next menu, select the Format item and press Advanced Advanced the Menu/OK Button ) to continue. Format Use the Left/Right Buttons Format ) to select Yes or No, and press the Menu/OK Button...

  • Page 48: Copying Files To Your

    OPYING FILES TO YOUR PC ► Installing the driver to your PC You need to install the driver included in the accessory CD to ensure that video clips can be played back on your PC. Turn on your computer. Then place the accessory CD into the CD-ROM drive.

  • Page 49: Installing The Driver To Your

    ► Installing the driver to your PC (continued) The Install Shield Wizard will then appear and automatically install the program. Please click on Next and follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Select Complete if you want to install the driver and the PC Camera application.
  • Page 50 ► Installing the driver to your PC (continued) Upon seeing this window, click on Install to continue. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. If the program prompts you to install Windows Media Player Codecs, please click on Yes and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

  • Page 51: Connecting The Camera To Your

    ► Connecting the camera to your PC Turn on your computer, and then connect the USB cable to the USB port of your computer. Make sure the cable and the port are correctly aligned. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your camera.

  • Page 52: For Windows Xp Users

    ► Copying files to the PC This step varies depending on your operation system: For Windows XP users: After the camera is connected to your computer, a dialogue window will appear automatically. Please select the item Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer and click on OK.
  • Page 53 ► Copying files to the PC (continued) Double-click on the DCIM file folder. Double-click on the 100MEDIA file folder. Drag the target file into My Documents or the destination folder. - 50 -...
  • Page 54 ► Viewing/Playing files on your PC Double-click on My Documents or any other folder that stores your files. Double-click on the desired file, and the file will be opened by the program matching the file’s type. - 51 -...

  • Page 55: File Location 5

    ► File Location After connecting the camera to your computer, a removable disk will appear in your computer. Under the disk you can find all files stored in your camera. Refer to the figure on the right to see where the files are stored.

  • Page 56: Using Pc Camera 5

    SING PC CAMERA ► Installing the PC Camera software You need to install PC Camera software to take advantage of the PC camera function. If you have not yet installed the software, please refer to page 45 for details on installing the package. ►...
  • Page 57 ► Starting the application (continued)  Notice for Windows 98SE users: 1. Click on Next when the following screen appears. 2. When the following screen appears, please select Search for the best driver for your device and click on Next to continue. 3.

  • Page 58: The Application Interface 5

    ► The application interface Start recording a video clip Start/Stop preview window Stop recording Setting * Snapshot Open album Format * Select video source * Sub-menu is available. Properties *  To view pictures taken by PC Camera, please click on to open the photo album.

  • Page 59: Recording A Movie

    ► Recording a movie 1. Click on the icon. 2. Press to specify the path and name of the AVI file. 3. Set the frame rate and recording time according to your needs. 4. Press the Start Record button to begin recording.

  • Page 60: Properties Options 5

    ► Properties options Video setting: Banding Filter: If the screen of your computer flickers when using PC Camera function, change this setting to avoid noise. Bandwidth: If the network bandwidth is congested when using PC Camera, select a smaller value in the “Bandwidth” item to avoid this problem.

  • Page 61: When Using The Camera

    ROUBLESHOOTING When using the camera: Q1: The camera cannot be turned on normally. A: 1) The battery may be out of power. Please change the battery. 2) Make sure the battery is correctly installed. Q2: Can not take pictures or video clips when pressing the Record/Shutter button.
  • Page 62 ROUBLESHOOTING Q6: The pictures or video clips taken appear too dark. A: 1) Make sure the environment of shooting or recording has adequate light. Or you may consider using flash strobe when taking pictures. 2) Please enable the NightShot function before taking a picture. (p. 30) Q7: Noises occur when viewing images on the LCD screen or on the computer.
  • Page 63 ROUBLESHOOTING Q5: Noises occur on my computer screen when using Video Conferencing. A: Please set the flicker filter to match the place you are staying. See “Flicker options” for more information. (p. 56) Q6: If the TV Out is set to On in the camera settings, the camera LCD will become blank.

  • Page 64: Appendix

    PPENDIX ► Storage Capacity Table Still picture (pic.) Video (mm:ss) Audio Memory (mm:ss) 3808x2856 2592x1944 2048x1536 1280x1024 640x480 320x240 Internal memory (10MB) 1:21 4:43 50:12 SD/MMC card (64MB) 8:40 18:38 321:19 SD/MMC card (128MB) 1280 17:18 37:15 642:38 SD/MMC card (256MB) 2560 34:37 74:30...

  • Page 65: System Message Table 6

    PPENDIX ► System Message Table Message Description When the camera is set to Playback mode without any existing file to No Files play, this message will show up. The camera is under the status of low power. You should change the Please Change Battery battery immediately.

  • Page 66: Instruction For Arcsoft Mediaconverter

    PPENDIX ► Instruction for ArcSoft MediaConverter™ Introduction ArcSoft MediaConverter is a powerful all-in-one multimedia file converter. This utility quickly and effortlessly converts photo, video, and music files into formats optimized for use on your portable device. Multiple files and file types can be converted at the same time. It’s easy! Three simple steps are all it takes.
  • Page 67 Supported file formats Video Video files are converted and copied to the selected location as MPEG- 4 encoded AVI files, WMV files or MPEG-4 encoded ASF files (Default). Supported file types for conversion - AVI (Microsoft Video 1 format, Cinepak, Intel Indeo, uncompressed, etc.) - MPEG-1 in MPEG, MPG, MPE - DAT (VCD MPEG1)
  • Page 68 PPENDIX Converting files - 65 -...
  • Page 69 Step 1: Select media Adding files for conversion 1 Click the “Select Media” button. 2 An “Open” window will appear. Navigate to the folder that contains the files you’d like to convert. a. Use the “Files of type” pull-down to filter the file types you’d like to display.
  • Page 70 PPENDIX Step 2: Select destination Click the “Select Destination” button to select the location where your converted files will be saved. The default save location is “C:\Documents and Settings\[current user]\My documents”. However, you’ll most likely want to save the files to your portable device. In this case, make sure your device is connected, and then click “Select Destination”...
  • Page 71 Optimize for the selected device This is the default setting. The program will automatically set the conversion parameters according to your selected device. Use custom conversion settings If you decide to use this option, you can set the various conversion parameters manually.
  • Page 72 PPENDIX Step 3: Convert When you’re ready, select (highlight) the files you’d like to convert from the list, and then click the “Convert” button. A progress bar will display the current status. Various popups may appear asking for specific confirmation. A popup will appear and inform you once all the files have been converted and stored to the location you selected.
  • Page 73 Step 2 Save the ASF files converted by MediaConverter on PC to your camera. 1 Copy the converted ASF files. 2 Open Windows Explorer to find a “Removable Disk” appeared in My Computer. 3 Double-click on the icon of Removable Disk. 4 Double-click on the DCIM file folder.

  • Page 74: Specifications 7

    PPENDIX ► Specifi cations Sensor effective resolution 5 Mega (2592x1944) pixels Interpolated resolution 10 Mega (3808x2856) pixels Internal memory 10MB flash memory External memory Built-in SD/MMC card slot (maximum: 1GB) JPEG (.JPG) format 3808x2856 (10 Mega) pixels Digital still camera 2592x1944 (5Mega) pixels 2048x1536 (3 Mega) pixels 1280x1024 (1 Mega) pixels...

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