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  • Page 2: Copyright

    i Preface Preface About this Manual This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. Copyright This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

  • Page 3: Trademark Recognition

    Preface ii Trademark Recognition Windows XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Corporation. ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft System, Inc. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Preface ....................i About this Manual ....................i Copyright ..........................i Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ..........i Declaration of Conformity ....................i Trademark Recognition ......................ii Safety and Handling Precautions ..............ii Camera Information ......................ii Battery Information ......................ii Introduction ................... 1 System Requirements ..................1 Package Contents .....................1 Main Features ....................1...
  • Page 5 Recording Voice Memos ................19 Capture Settings .................. 20 The Capture Menu ..................20 Image Resolution ......................20 Image Quality ........................21 Focus Zone ........................21 EV Compensation ......................21 M-Burst Interval ....................... 22 White Balance ......................... 22 ISO Speed ........................22 AE Metering ........................
  • Page 6 Digital Zoom ........................36 Quick View ........................37 Camera Sound ........................ 37 Auto LCD Off ........................37 Auto Power Off ........................ 37 Video Out ......................... 38 USB Mode ........................38 Date Stamp ........................38 Date and Time ......................... 39 Language ......................... 39 Image Storage .........................

  • Page 7: Introduction

    Introduction 1 Introduction Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only. System Requirements In order to get the most ou t of your camera, your comp uter must meet the follow- ing system requirements: •...

  • Page 8: Camera Views

    2 Introduction Camera Views Front View Flash Self-timer LED Zoom Lens Wrist strap loop Microphone Back View Zoom button Playback button Four-way navigation buttons LCD screen OK button Scene button Menu button Top View Zoom Lens Shutter button Power button Camera Views...

  • Page 9: Bottom View

    Introduction 3 Bottom View Battery/SD card compartment Tripod mount Left / Right View Wrist strap Speaker loop USB/AV port LED Indicators LED Status Camera Status Power Off. Green (steady) Ready to take pictures. Power/Flash LED Green (blinking) Camera busy. Red (blinking) Fail to focus.

  • Page 10: Camera Buttons

    4 Introduction Camera Buttons Navigation Buttons The four-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos. Icon Button Function...
  • Page 11 Introduction 5 Icon Button Function 1. Moves right in the OSD menus. 2. In Capture mode: • Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/ Multi-Burst mode • Press to pan right in AF area selection 3. In Video mode: • Press to scroll through the Self-timer options 4.

  • Page 12: The Scene Button

    6 Introduction Icon Button Function 1. Moves left in the OSD menus. 2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus. 3. In Capture mode: • Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon dis- plays on the LCD screen •...

  • Page 13: Function Buttons

    Introduction 7 Scroll to Night Landscape mode. Night Landscape Scroll to Backlight mode. Backlight Scroll to Museum mode. Museum Scroll to Snow mode. Snow Scroll to Sunset mode. Sunset Scroll to Fireworks mode. Fireworks Scroll to Party mode. Party Scroll to Beach mode. Beach Scroll to Copy mode.

  • Page 14: Lcd Screen

    8 Introduction LCD screen The high resolution 2.4” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video. Use the Scene button to switch between screen modes. Press the Down/Screen button to switch between a Full display (all icons are displayed), or a Simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).
  • Page 15 Introduction 9 Name Scene Icon Scene indicator Auto P-Mode Portrait Night Portrait Landscape Sport Night Landscape Backlight Museum Snow Sunset Fireworks Party Beach Copy Video Image Resolution LCD screen...
  • Page 16 10 Introduction Image Quality Best Better Good Flash Auto Flash Fill Flash Flash Off Anti Red-eye Self-timer/ M-Burst Burst mode Burst Mode 2 Seconds Self Timer 10 Seconds Macro indicator Macro Mode Image Counter Capture Mode Quantity 9999 Video Mode Timer 00:00:00 Memory Interface...
  • Page 17 Introduction 11 AF Frame ISO Speed Auto ISO 80 ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400 ISO 800 Focus Zone Multi-Zone Center Selected Area Sharpness High Normal Contrast High Normal Saturation High Normal LCD screen...
  • Page 18 12 Introduction White Balance Auto Sunny Tungsten Fluorescent Cloudy Camera Steady Warning AE Metering Average Matrix Spot LCD screen...

  • Page 19: Camera Setup

    Camera Setup 13 Camera Setup Attaching the Wrist Strap Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying: 1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet. 2. String the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.

  • Page 20: Inserting An Sd/Mmc/Sdhc Memory Card

    14 Camera Setup Inserting an SD/MMC/SDHC Memory Card The camera features 10.5 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/MMC/SDHC memory card for additional storage. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/MMC/SDHC card. 1. Open the battery com- partment at the bottom of the camera.

  • Page 21: First Time Use

    Camera Setup 15 First Time Use Press the Power button as described in “Turning On” on page 14, a welcome screen displays on the LCD screen. If the camera is turned on for the first time, the LANGUAGE Language menu pops up automatically after pow- ering on the camera.

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    16 Getting Started Getting Started Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies. Taking your First Photo Taking a photo with the camera is very simple. Turn the camera on and press the Scene button to access the Auto mode.

  • Page 23: Using The Zoom In/Out Function

    Getting Started 17 Using the Zoom in/out Function The camera comes equipped with 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on your subject. To use the zoom: 1. Press the right side of the Zoom switch to zoom in on your subject.

  • Page 24: Face Detection Af/Ae Function

    18 Getting Started • Backlight • Museum • Snow • Sunset • Fireworks • Party • Beach • Copy 4. Press OK to confirm your selection. Face Detection AF/AE Function This function is only available in Portrait Night Portrait capture modes. When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, the face detection function is activated.

  • Page 25: Recording Voice Memos

    Getting Started 19 Recording Voice Memos You can add a 1-minute voice memo to an image right after it’s taken. To record a voice memo: 1. Hold the Shutter button to start recording and release the Shutter button to stop recording. 2.

  • Page 26: Capture Settings

    20 Capture Settings Capture Settings This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips. The Capture Menu To access the Capture menu: 1. Press the Scene button. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Auto or P-Mode 2.

  • Page 27: Image Quality

    Capture Settings 21 Image Quality The Image Quality setting refers to the compres- IMAGE QUALITY sion ratio of the JPG. The higher the image quality, the less the image compression ratio but more BEST memory space is required. Use the Up/Down BETTER navigation buttons to select from the options.

  • Page 28: M-Burst Interval

    22 Capture Settings M-Burst Interval The M-Burst Interval setting allows you to adjust M-BURST INTERVAL the burst interval when the multi-burst function is enabled.Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to 1/30 SEC select from the options. 1/15 SEC • 1/30 Sec (default) 1/7.5 SEC •...

  • Page 29: Ae Metering

    Capture Settings 23 AE Metering AE Metering allows you to select the area of the AE METERING subject or frame by which the camera measures light. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to MATRIX select from the options. Three AE metering settings SPOT are available: AVERAGE...

  • Page 30: Contrast

    24 Capture Settings Contrast The Contrast setting allows you to adjust the con- CONTRAST trast of your photos. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three contrast HIGH settings are available: NORMAL • High • Normal (default) •...

  • Page 31: Contrast

    Capture Settings 25 Contrast See “Contrast” on page 24 for more details on the setup menu options. Setup See “The Setup Menu” on page 36 for more details on the setup menu options. Video Capture Menu...

  • Page 32: Photo & Video Playback

    26 Photo & Video Playback Photo & Video Playback Playback Mode Display Photo Playback 2 3 4 5 6 1/140 1/140 1/140 F2.8 F2.8 F2.8 1/60 1/60 1/60 -0.3EV -0.3EV -0.3EV 12345678.JPG 12345678.JPG 12345678.JPG 2005/12/12 2005/12/12 2005/12/12 00:00:00 00:00:00 00:00:00 Video Playback 2 3 4 5 00:00:00...
  • Page 33 Photo & Video Playback 27 Name Icon Playback mode Image resolution Photo mode: Video mode: 640 (640x480), 320 (320x240) Sharpness Protect Color mode Flash mode Photo mode: Video mode: 00:00:00 (Length of the video clip.) Quantity 1/140, 2/30 SD card / Internal memory Histogram File Name Photo mode: XXX-0000.JPG...

  • Page 34: Viewing Photos/Videos On The Lcd Screen

    28 Photo & Video Playback AE Metering Saturation EV Compensation -0.3EV Shutter speed 1/60 Aperture value F2.8 Image quality Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen: 1. Press the Playback button .

  • Page 35: Viewing Photos/Videos On Your Tv

    Photo & Video Playback 29 Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the A/V port on the side of the camera. To connect your camera to a TV: 1.

  • Page 36: Zooming In During Playback

    30 Photo & Video Playback Zooming In During Playback The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during Playback. This allows you to view photos in greater detail. To zoom in on saved photos: 1. Press on the right side of the Zoom button to zoom in and on the left side of the Zoom button to zoom out of the photo/video.
  • Page 37 Photo & Video Playback 31 Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. You can also select how many copies print and whether to include the date and time. When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.

  • Page 38: Slideshow

    32 Photo & Video Playback Slideshow The Slideshow function allows you to view all SLIDESHOW stored photos in a continuous sequence. START To view a slideshow: INTERVAL:5 SEC 1. Press the MENU button to select Slideshow LOOP:OFF from the menu. 2.

  • Page 39: Rotate

    Photo & Video Playback 33 Rotate The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo. To rotate an image: 1. Press the MENU button to select Rotate from the menu. 2. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons and the OK button to rotate the select image.

  • Page 40: Red-Eye Compensation

    34 Photo & Video Playback Red-Eye Compensation The Red-Eye Compensation function allows you RED-EYE COMPENSATION to perform red-eye reduction on a saved photo. OVERWRITE To remove red-eye from a photo: NEW FILE 1. Press the MENU button to select Red-Eye CANCEL Compensation from the menu.

  • Page 41: Transferring Photos/Videos To Your Pc

    Photo & Video Playback 35 Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC To transfer photos and videos to your PC: Use the software CD to install the camera driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. Connect the camera’s USB port to a free USB port on your PC using the USB cable. The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/MMC/SDHC card appear as removable drives in the file manager.

  • Page 42: Camera Settings

    36 Camera Settings Camera Settings The Setup Menu The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings according to your preferences. To access the setup menu: 1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or CONTINUE any of the capture modes.

  • Page 43: Quick View

    Camera Settings 37 Quick View The Quick View setting allows you to view the QUICK VIEW photo that you have just taken. Once you have taken your photo, it displays on the LCD screen. If you are not satisfied with the result, you can press button to delete the photo immediately.

  • Page 44: Video Out

    38 Camera Settings Video Out The Video Out setting allows you to adjust the VIDEO OUT video output, depending on the type of your TV. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select NTSC from the menu options. Two options are available: •...

  • Page 45: Date And Time

    Camera Settings 39 Date and Time The Date and Time setting allows you to set or DATE & TIME adjust the date and time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and time: (Year) • Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to 2007 / 01 / 01 12 : 30 select the Year field.

  • Page 46: Format

    40 Camera Settings Format The Format setting allows you to erase all data in FORMAT the internal memory or on the SD/MMC/SDHC card. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to MEMORY CARD select from the menu options. Three options are INTERNAL MEMORY available: EXIT •...

  • Page 47: Pictbridge Print (Ptp)

    Camera Settings 41 PictBridge Print (PTP) The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly with- out connecting the camera to a PC. If the camera is not connected to a PTP compliant printer, an error message displays on the LCD screen.To enable PTP function, see “USB Mode”...

  • Page 48: This Image

    42 Camera Settings This Image Print the selected image with the current setting. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select 2/140 2/140 2/140 This Image from the options and press the OK button to confirm. Use the Left/Right naviga- IMAGE STORAGE tion buttons to select previous/next file.

  • Page 49: Index Print

    Camera Settings 43 Index Print Use this function to print all images in index format. 2/140 2/140 2/140 IMAGE STORAGE THIS IMAGE INDEX PRINT DPOF IMAGE ALL IMAGES 1. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to INDEX PRINT select the Paper size. DEFAULT SIZE •...

  • Page 50: All Images

    44 Camera Settings All Images Print all images saved in memory. 1. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select 2/140 2/140 2/140 All Images from the options and press the OK button to confirm. IMAGE STORAGE THIS IMAGE INDEX PRINT DPOF IMAGE ALL IMAGES 2.

  • Page 51: Specifications

    Specifications 45 Specifications General Resolution / Image Type 7M Pixels / 1/2.5” CCD T ” Dimensions 92.9(W)x60.4(H)x22.2(D)mm Exterior Casing Plastic Housing Optics Aperture Wide: F2.8 Tele: F4.9 Optical Zoom Up to 3x Digital Zoom Up to 5x Focal Length Wide(W): 35mm, Tele(T): 105mm Focus Mode Normal: 50cm to infinity...
  • Page 52 46 Specifications Resolution Image File Formats Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.2) Image Image Quality Mode Still Image: 3072x2304, 2576x1932, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480 Movie Mode: 640x480@28fps, 320x240@30fps Quality Levels Best, Better, Good Capture Features DPOF Version 1.1 Erase Protection Exposure Compensation Selectable +/-2.0EV with 0.3 EV steps Sharpness High, Normal, Low...
  • Page 53 Specifications 47 Video Video Out PAL, NTSC Stream to SD/MMC/ SDHC Speaker Yes, Mono Movie File Format Movie Length Unlimited as long as space is available on the SD/MMC/SDHC card Microphone Yes, Mono Power Battery AA NiMH/Alkaline/Rechargeable batteries x 2 Battery Life (Alkaline) CIPA 100 images Capability...

  • Page 54: Troubleshooting

    48 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Problem Action Camera does not turn on • The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries. • The batteries are installed incorrectly. Re-insert the batteries observing the correct polarity. Camera turns off Press any button to turn on the camera. automatically LCD turns off automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD.
  • Page 55 MEDION will return the prod- uct to you. If so and you would still like MEDION to repair or replace the product, MEDION may do so but you will be charged MEDION’s standard rates for repair and replacement for this service.
  • Page 56 You are entitled to seek independent advice or consultation relating to your product or any of MEDION’s findings. MEDION will not be liable for any costs incurred to you when doing so. 3. Exclusion from warranty...
  • Page 57 This warranty will also be considered void if labels or serial numbers of the product or of a component of the product are modified or made illegible. To the extent permitted by law, MEDION shall; only be responsible for losses which are a reasonably foreseeable consequence of the relevant defect in the product; MEDION will not be responsible for any costs incurred in relation to software configuration;...
  • Page 58 100% accuracy of the maps provided with the Navigation device. It may be necessary to delete all data in the product in order to repair the MEDION prod- uct. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE A BACKUP COPY OF ALL DATA ON THE PRODUCT BEFORE RETURNING THE PRODUCT TO MEDION.

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