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1. FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject 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 Note This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures E Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna m Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver E Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equip
2. Refer to the section in this manual titled PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS for further details Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom The lens moves during the optical zoom photography allowing you to capture telephoto and wide angle shots By using the optical zoom function images appear closer by pressing the T button or smaller away by pressing the W button Moreover you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the T button It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x A useful feature as it is however the more the image is magnified the grainer the image may become To capture a zoomed image perform the following steps 1 Adjust the magnification ratio by using the T W button m To access the optical zoom function press the T button as far as it can go Press it again to activate the digital zoom 2 Compose your scene and press the shutter button E To exit the zoom photography press continuously the W button 24 E NOTE m The digital magnification ranges from 1 5x to 4x within 6 stages 1 5x 2x 2 5x 3x 3 5x 4x m While recording video clips the zoom function cannot be activated Using the Macro Close Up Mode With this mode the camera s lens switches the auto focus system to focus on subjects that are much closer to the lens This feature allows you to shoot close up objects s
3. Slideshow Presentations It is an indispensable all in one tool for owners of digital cameras WebCams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install Ulead Photo Explorer Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 53 NOTE E For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software refer to its respective help documentation m For Windows 2000 XP users please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in Administrator mode m Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac iPhoto or iPhoto2is recommended Installing Photo Express Ulead Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images The step by step workflow visual program interface and in program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode Use hundreds of ready to use templates such as albums cards posters slideshows and more Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools photographic filters and special effects Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames callouts and stamp objects Share results with family and friends via e mail and multiple print op
4. gt to select the desired images 100 001 A m To view the previous image press the 4 button m To view the next image press the gt button Adjust the zoom ration by using the T W button m To enlarge the selected image press the T 100 0001 button m To return to the normal image press the W 4 button pe m The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor To view different portion of the images press W A or P to adjust the display area WE The displayed image is enlarged you will see a white frame with a pink box inside EPA The white frame indicates the entire image while the pink box shows the location of the currently enlarged area J NOTE E The magnification factors range from 1 5x to 8x within 14 stages 1 5x 2 0x 2 5x 3 0x 3 5x 4 0x 4 5x 5 0x 5 5x 6 0x 6 5x 7 0x 7 5x and 8 0x Thumbnail Display Index Playback This function allows you to view four or nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Press the MODE button to access CO PLAY mode with M W A or P then press the OK button In the PLAY mode press to select THUMBNAIL with the M V A or P button then press the OK button Use M or W to choose the desired number of thumbnail images to be displayed then press the OK button m Press the Ca button to exit from the menu In the PLAY mode press the W button E Four
5. mode with M W A or P then press the OK button 2 Inthe PLAY mode press ta to access the PLAY menu 3 Use W A or P to select CHANGE LOGO then press the OK button 4 Use 4 or W to select EXECUTE then press the OK button to confirm E The new logo will be activated the next time you turn on the camera CHANGE LOGO EXECUTE CHANGE LOGO EXIT Ei SELECT ITEM gt ENTRY 2 SELECT IMAGE lt i gt SET AUDIO MODE The digital still camera enables you to record and playback voice files anytime and anywhere 48 Recording Voice Files 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Press the MODE button to access AUDIO mode with M W A or P then press the OK button dg 3 Inthe 8 AUDIO mode use the shutter button C OFF to start voice recording VOLUME VOLUME WE A indicator is displayed on the screen Mi Recording stops when you press the shutter button again Playing Back a Voice Recording File 1 Press the MODE button to access AUDIO mode with 4 V Ao gt then press the OK button 2 Voice playlist appears on the screen 3 Inthe AUDIO mode use M or W to 14 select the voice recording file you want to play fp Je 4 Press the OK button to start playback of the voice recording file through the camera s speaker NE C C9 STOP VOLUME E To pause playback press the button E To resume playback press the OK button E To st
6. press the OK button 3 Press the button E The PICTURE menu is displayed 4 Use lt f v amp or gt to select SIZE then press the OK button 5 Use 4 or W to select the desired setting then press the OK button 6 Follow steps 4 and 5 above to set the QUALITY NOTE m The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured Check the Appendix m You can resize the images later Please refer to section in this manual titled Resizing an Image for further detail 20 Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2 0 full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images replay recorded images video clips or adjust menu settings The mode icons text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Compose your scene on the LCD monitor 3 Press the shutter button E NOTE The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction E To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button always hold it carefully This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions which your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed CAMERA MODE Shooting Images 1 Press the 0 button to turn on
7. 4 or W 4 Press the MODE button to access o PLAY mode then press the OK button In the PLAY mode press ta to select DPOF with M V A or P then press the OK button Use 4 or gt to select the desired image you want to mark Lh 42 O ALL IMAGES SELECT IMAGE lt gt SET Use M or W to select ALL IMAGES then press the OK button ONE IMAGE To configure print settings for a single image ALL IMAGES To configure print settings for all images RESET Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera s default settings EXIT To exit the mark function use A or W to select EXIT Use 4 or W to select DATE and ENABLE then press the OK button to configure the settings DATE The date of recording can be printed directly on the images Press the OK button to choose SET or CANCEL with M or W ENABLE Allows you to confirm your setting which will be saved in the SD card Press the OK button to choose ENABLE or DISABLE with M or VW Press Ca to return to the image playback mode The Lh is marked on the displayed image 43 To unmark the hh mark go back to step 4 to select RESET with M or W SELECT IMAGE 4 gt SET J NOTE E Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first The coy print icon will appear on the monitor i
8. Cautions before using this product Warnings m If foreign objects or water have entered the camera turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Check with your retailer m If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged turn the power OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Check with your retailer Do not disassemble change or repair the camera This might cause fire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask your retailer Y m Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric A shock m Do not use the camera in areas near water This might cause fire or electric shock Take special care during rain snow on the beach or near the shore E Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces S This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over causing injury E Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning If the battery is accidentally swallowed immediately consult a physician E Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle 9 This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident Cautions E Insert the batteries pay
9. SHOOTING Continuous Shooting This mode is used for continuous shooting Pictures are taken continuously while the shutter release button is pressed 28 1 Press the MODE button to access ic CAMERA mode with M V A or P then press the OK button 2 Press E then use gt to select the FUNCTION menu 3 Use W to select CAPTURE MODE then press the OK button 4 Use amp or W to select CONTINUOUS 8 J then press the OK button 5 To exit from the menu press the button m The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen Press the shutter button halfway to lock the focus 7 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot E Shooting will stop when the shutter button is released CAPTURE MODE FUNCTION NIST ae CAPTURE MODE SELECT PAGE SELECT ITEM J NOTE E Maximum number of continuous shots 10 E In Continuous mode the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB In this mode the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range 1 Press the MODE button to access CAMERA mode with M V amp or P then press the OK button 2 Press Ej then use gt to select the FUNCTION menu 29 3 Use W to select CAPTURE MODE then press the OK button 4 Use amp or
10. card cover press lightly on the edge of the SD card and it will eject J NOTE Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital still camera before using it Refer to section in the manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details 00 LOCK m To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased eee from an SD card you can slide the write protect tab on rs earstoan ania the side of the SD memory card to LOCK m To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card you must unlock the card GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On Off 1 Press the o button until the digital still camera turns on 2 To turn the power off press and hold the o button again Entering the Main Menu After turning on the digital still camera the Main Menu screen appears Follow the steps below to select the desired mode 1 Press the 0 button to turn on the power 2 Press the MODE button to access in Main Menu screen 17 3 Use lt V Ao gt to choose the desired mode then press the OK button 4 For returning to Main Menu from each mode press the MODE button again Setting the Date and Time The date time setting screen will automatically appear When first turning the camera on When turning the power on after leaving the camera without battery for an extended period of time 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 2 Press the MODE button to ac
11. compression rate at which the image is captured HIGH mg NORMAL a LOW Sets the color of the image that will be captured NORMAL B amp W SEPIA 58 m FUNCTION Settings item oo Functional Descriptior CAPTURE MODE 6 LCD BRIGHT sie amp DIGITAL ZOOM pes QUICK VIEW PS UICK VIEW N EXPOSURE dEV Sets the recording method at the time of taking pictures S SINGLE Wi CONTINUOUS IN AEB Sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography The adjustment range is from 5 to 5 Sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography ON OFF Sets to display a captured image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot ON OFF Sets to obtain the correct exposure when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 59 E AE AWB Settings stem o Functional Descriptior WHITE BALANCE MANUAL WB Manual We Movie Menu 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 AUTO Auto W Daylight Cloudy Sunset Tungsten Fluorescent Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible eve
12. desired image you want to resize Press LE to select RESIZE with the W amp or P button then press the OK button Use 4 or W to select the desired setting then press the OK button to confirm MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips 1 Press the button to turn on the power E 00 00 03 2 Press the MODE button to access MOVIE mode with W A or P then press the OK button f 15 54 3 Press the shutter button to start recording 5 oe ae 4 Press the shutter button again to stop recording J NOTE E The function of optical zoom 3x can be activated before you start to record video clips E Pressing the IO button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the IOI button the display changes in the following order Standard Display Simplified Display 35 Playing Back Video Clips Press the MODE button to access CO PLAY mode with M W A or P then press the OK button In the PLAY mode use or P to go een through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed m To view the previous image press the lt button E To view the next image press the gt button Press the shutter button to start playing back the video clips m To pause or resume video playback press the shutter button E To stop playback press the OK button m Use to start fast reverse playback m Use SCN to start fast forward playback J NOTE The zoom
13. function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back To playback the video clips on the computer we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9 0 WMP 9 0 You can download WMP version from the website at www microsoft com PLAY MODE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS Playing Back Images Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen Before connecting to any device make sure to select NTSC PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital still camera then turn all connected devices off 36 Position the camera on the cradle Match the docking connectors and carefully insert the camera until it fits in place Connect one end of the A V cable to the A V terminal of the cradle Connect the other end to the A V input socket of the TV set Turn the TV and digital still camera on Playback the still images video clips E The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the digital still camera Rotating Images in the Display This function lets you rotate images so that the images are played back with the correct orientation You can rotate image 90 degrees clockwise or counterclockwise 1 ra Press the MODE button to access 3 PLAY mode with M W A or P then press the OK button In the PLAY mode use 4 or gt to display the image you want to rotate Press 4 amp or W to rotate the selec
14. installation 3 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer E NOTE m The USB driver that is bundled inside the CD ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1 USB amp PC camera driver a In Windows 98 the Windows OS will install both USB amp PC camera drivers b In Windows 2000 ME XP it will only install the PC camera driver 55 Step 2 Connect the digital still camera to your computer 1 2 Position the camera on the cradle Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port on the cradle Connect the other end of the USB cable to an coe available USB port on your computer Turn on the power m USB Mode screen is displayed psn Wen EURER Use 4 or W to select PC CAM then press the OK button Position the digital still camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod J NOTE m When using this digital still camera as a PC camera it is necessary to install the battery into the digital still camera Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing 1 Ch ge OS Go to Start Programs Accessories Communications NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program Click the Start Video button to view live video Click the Place Call button Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling Click Call The person that you are calling must also hav
15. lt PLAY mode then press the OK button In the PLAY mode press ta to select DPOF with M V A or P then press the OK button Use lt or gt to select the desired image you want to mark hh 40 Use M or W to select ONE IMAGE then press the OK button L ONE IMAGE 4 SELECT IMAGE 4 gt SET QUANTITY 5 ONE IMAGE ALL IMAGES RESET EXIT To configure print settings for a single image To configure print settings for all images Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera s default settings To exit the mark function use amp or V to select EXIT Use 4 or W to select QUANTITY DATE and ENABLE then press the OK button to configure the settings QUANTITY DATE ENABLE 41 Allows you to select image quantity 0 99 Use 4 or V to set the image quantity and press the OK button The date of recording can be printed directly on the images Press the OK button to choose SET or CANCEL with A amp or Vv Allows you to confirm your setting which will be saved in the SD card Press the OK button to choose ENABLE or DISABLE with A or V 100 0001 a 5M dh EXIT SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY cmm ALL IMAGES SELECT IMAGE 4 gt SET Press ca to return to the image playback mode The Lh is marked on the displayed image To unmark the Lh mark go back to step 4 to select RESET with
16. of accessing the menu mode Protecting Images Video Clips Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake 1 a Press the MODE button to access ke PLAY mode with W A or P then press the OK button In the PLAY mode press CE io select PROTECT with the V A or gt button then press the OK button PROTECT Use 4 or W to choose the desired setting edt LOCK ON then press the OK button enra E e E ONE IMAGE Protect one image movie EXIT a m ALL IMAGES Protect all images movies at once E EXIT Exit from this menu Use 4 or W to select LOCK then press the OK button m Press ta to return to the PLAY mode The indicator appears on the selected image m f you wish to cancel the protect function select UNLOCK 39 Setting the DPOF DPOF Digital Print Order Format allows you to embed printing information on your memory card By using DPOF you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards The DPOF card compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified To configure print settings for a single image EXIT E SELECT ITEM lt 2 gt ENTRY ONE IMAGE CRD SELECT IMAGE lt gt SET i Press the MODE button to access
17. output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the camera PAL NTSC Displays the firmware version of the camera 65 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES AV Cable USB Cable Tiles gt gt S gt SD Card Read SD Memory Card Se led gt h we PCMCIA Adapter Notebook Printer 66 n U CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Description Image Sensor CCD Effective pixels 5 0 Mega pixels Still image 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip 640 x 480 320 x 240 Image quality Still image Super fine Fine Normal Image size 10MB internal memory SD memory card optional up to 512MB Compression format MPEG 4 SP Video IMA ADPCM Audio File format JPEG TIFF ASF Video F no Wide 2 8 Tele 4 9 Focal length 5 4mm 16 2mm Recording media Lens Normal 0 5m infinity Focus range Wide 0 06m 0 4m Tele 0 35m 0 5m LCD monitor 2 0 LTPS color LCD Self timer 3 sec delay 10sec delay Exposure 2 0EV 2 0EV in 0 5EV increments compensation White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Sunset Tungsten Fluorescent Auto 100 200 Interface DC IN jack USB connector A V terminal 02 O Lithium ion rechargeable battery 650mAh FENAI One AC DC Adapter Approx 91 x 58 x 27 mm Deia ee Max 30mm excluding protruding parts Weight Approx 120g without batteries and the SD memory card Design and spec
18. 1 41 10 11 Forced flash Self timer mode Os 3 sec delay Mo 10 sec Delay White balance AUTO Auto l V7 0 Daylight A Cloudy r Sunset r Tungsten ay CA ta Fluorescent Capture mode AS single eT Continuous Mal AEB Time Date Focus area Zoom state Movie mode oe NSE a pe Ok Sle Movie mode 0 20 Recordable movie time available SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator 7 Time Date a Zoom state 2004 06 17 Audio mode Audio mode Current file total number of audio files SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator SELECT FILE OF RECORD VOLUME a PLAY WOLUME Sound level speaker volume Audio file name Image Playback Play mode Playback frame number SD memory card indicator if 100 0001 present 5M Battery power indicator Image size Camera mode A2 Video Playback oe SP pe Oe E Play mode Playback frame number SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Fast reverse playback indicator Fast forward playback indicator Movie mode Audio Playback Audio mode Current file total number of audio files os AUD 0001 coo _ AUD_ 0003 SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Sound level speaker volume Audio file name LED Indicators Indicator State Description Ac
19. E or CANCEL printing 46 on the previous E In PRINT ORDER Mode This function only lets you print the specified image based PRINT MODE SELECT PRINT ORDER SELECT ITEM ENTRY G PRINT PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS v EXIT 4 SELECT gt G0 SELECT ITEM ENTRY G Or TRANSFERRING CANCEL G Use amp or W to select the PRINT ORDER mode then press the OK button The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed Use gt to access in the selection of paper setting then press the OK button to print SIZE You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Use 4 amp or W to select PRINT then press the OK button to confirm The TRANSFERRING screen is displayed This starts printing and displays the message TRANSFERRING on the monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing finished 47 To cancel printing CONTINUE Pressing the OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINUE or CANCEL printing SELECT ITEM ENTRY 9 Changing the Camera Startup Logo This feature lets you specify one of your recorded images as your setup screen image which will be displayed on the monitor whenever you press the button to turn on the camera ra 1 Press the MODE button to access 4 PLAY
20. NG FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL STILL CAMERA TO A COMPUTER 51 53 Step 1 Installing the USB Driver Windows 98 98SE users only Step 2 Connecting the digital still Camera to your computer Step 3 Downloading Images video clips or voice recording files INSTALLNG THE EDIT SOFTWARE Installing Photo Explorer Installing Photo Express USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA ____ Step 1 Installing the PC camera Driver same as USB driver Step 2 Connecting the digital still Camera to your computer Step 3 Run your application software i e Windows NetMeeting MENU OPTIONS ____________ Camera Menu Movie Menu Play Menu Setup Menu CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES APPENDIX __ rs s sss Troubleshooting Guide Possible Number of Recordable Image Approximate Duration of Recording Time INTRODUCTION Overview Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera Equipped with a 5 0 Mega pixels CCD sensor your camera delivers good quality 2560 x 1920 resolution images Other features provided by the camera include the following 5 0 Mega pixels A high resolution CCD sensor provides 5 0 mega pixels for good quality of images USB connection USB 2 0 compliant Still images video clips or voice recording files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE Auto flash An auto flash sens
21. W to select AEB then press the OK button 5 To exit from the menu press the C button m The TA indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 6 Press the shutter button to shoot o e CAPTURE MODE SINGLE S CONTINUOUS E O m CAPTURE MODE gt S SELECT PAGE EXIT SELECT ITEM lt ENTRY E NOTE E in AEB mode the flash mode will be set to OFF automatically Adjust White Balance Manually Manual white balance lets you configure the digital still camera for a particular light source and other conditions Note that you must perform manual white balance under the same conditions you will be shooting under You must also have a white piece of paper or other similar object on hand in order to perform this function 2 oe 1 Press the MODE button to access CAMERA mode with W A or P then press the OK button MANUALWB gt CANCEL SELECT PAGE EXIT SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY 2 Press t then toggle p to select the AE AWB menu MANUAL WB 3 Use W and to select MANUAL WB then press the OK button 30 4 Point the camera at an enclosed gray card for which you can set the white balance m This starts the white balance adjustment procedure 5 Use 4 or W to select EXECUTE then press the OK button to confirm m The procedure of manual white balance is complete m If you with to cancel MANUAL WB setting press M or W to select CANCEL 6 T
22. ages and data 1 2 Press the 0 button to turn on the camera Press the MODE button to access SETUP mode with W A or P then press the OK button E The BASIC menu is displayed Use M VW A or P to select FORMAT then press the OK button Use 4 or W to select YES then press the OK button to confirm E NOTE Protected images are also erased 19 FORMAT SELECT PAGE SELECT ITEM gt m When you format an SD memory card be aware that all data will be permanently erased To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital still camera you can set the image resolution number of vertical and horizontal pixels and image quality compression ratio based on the types of images you want to shoot These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory or ona memory card Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images file size to be larger To change image resolution or image quality perform these steps below 1 Press the o button to turn on the camera Press the MODE button to access in 2 CAMERA mode with M W A or P then
23. button 2 Press to access in PLAY menu 61 3 Use VW A or P to select the desired setting then press the OK button 4 To exit from the playback menu press the button item o Functional Descriptior SLIDE SHOW Doaa SLIDE SHOW l PROTECT DELETE ALL COPY TO CARD Epy ce THUMBNAIL Index L RESIZE R You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations etc Refer to section in this manual titled Slideshow Display for further details 3SEC 5SEC 7SEC 9SEC Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images Video Clips for further details Delete all files YES NO Allows you to copy your files from the digital still camera s internal memory to a memory card Of course you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory YES NO Allows you to view 4 or 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time where you can quickly search for the image that you want 4 19 Changes the size of a recorded image 2560 x 1920 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 EXIT 62 stem oo Functional Descriptior CHANGE LOGO Allows you to specify one of your recorded images as your setup screen image which will be displayed on the mon
24. camera disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire and electric shock Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance If you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions might affect the number of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously This is normal and not a malfunction The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time This is normal and not a malfunction If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion Always keep the terminals in a clean state Ae CONTENTS INTRODUCTION 7 8 Overview Package contents GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front view Rear v
25. cess in 2 SETUP mode with A V A oP then press the OK button 3 Press gt to select the CUSTOM menu ne 4 Use M W A or P to select DATE SETUP then press the OK button DATE SETUP SELECT PAGE 5 Press 4 or P to select the Year Month Day SELECT ITEM O and Time fields DATE SETUP 2004 01 0O44 _ N p m To increase a value press the A amp button m To decrease a value press the W button 00 11 SELECT ITEM 1 gt SET am E The time is displayed in 24 hours format 6 Press the OK button after all fields are set Choosing the Language Follow the steps below to specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor from the following A458 ENGLISH 22 FX PRAT FRAN AIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO and ESPANOL 1 Press the button to turn on the camera 18 Press the MODE button to access i SETUP mode with V A or P then press the OK button Press P to select the CUSTOM menu Use V A or P to select LANGUAGE then press the OK button Use 4 or W to select the language you want Press the OK button to confirm She By m SELECT PAGE SELECT ITEM ENTRY Eb Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term Formatting means preparing an SD Memory Card to record images this process is also called initialization This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored im
26. e phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the digital still camera or get as close to the digital still camera as possible Use this mode in an environment that the flash use is prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditions The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness Select this mode for recording images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows The self timer can be set in CAMERA mode This feature is used in situations such as group shots 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Press the 0 button to turn on the power 26 3 Toggle gt to select the desired self timer mode OFF gt amp NO INDICATION 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button m The self timer function is activated and the status of countdown will be displayed on the LCD monitor m The photography is then taken after the preset time m To cancel the self timer at any time press to disrupt the sequence o 5 0003 E NOTE m After one shot is taken the self timer mode is turned off E f you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps Adjusting the Exposure You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the dig
27. e Windows NetMeeting running and be willing accept your call to start the videoconference 56 E NOTE m The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 E For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images in camera mode 1 Press the MODE button to access CAMERA mode with M V amp or P then press the OK button Press m to access in CAMERA menu then use 4 or gt to select PICTURE FUNCTION AE AWB menu Use M V A or P to select the desired option item in PICTURE FUNCTION AE AWB menu then press the OK button To exit from the menu press the button Bo Bt be PICTURE SELECT MODE wsae SELECT PAGE lt gt SELECT ITEM v s wR lt 3 QUICK gt Ev A VIEW EXPOSURE MANUAL WB CANCEL SELECT PAGE SELECT PAGE EXIT 3 SELECT ITEM lt gt SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY Gs 57 m PICTURE Settings Option Functional Descriptior QUALITY Qs ad COLOR Sets the size of the image that will be captured Hi 2560 x 1920 E 2048 x 1536 EI 1280 x 960 RH 640 x 480 Wid TIFF IMAGE Sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured we Super Fine Fine x Normal Sets the quality
28. efore being used 15 Using the AC Power Adapter 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled DC IN 5V 3 Connect the other end to an electrical outlet J NOTE Make sure to use the specified AC power adapter or the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty E To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer use the AC power adapter as a power supply Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The digital still camera comes with 10MB of internal memory allowing you to store video clips captured images or voice recording files in the digital still camera However you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store more files 1 Always make sure the digital still camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card 16 2 Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 3 Close the battery SD memory card cover E To remove the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject Removing the SD card Open the battery SD
29. iew Control Buttons Top View of Docking Cradle LCD monitor information PREPARING THE CAMERA Inserting the Battery Docking Cradle Charging the Battery Using the AC Power Adapter Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card GETTING STARTED _______ 18 21 Turning the Power On Off Entering the Main Menu Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Screen Language Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory Setting Image Resolution and Quality Using the LCD Monitor CAMERAMODE _sss Shooting Images Useful Scene Mode Reviewing the Last Image Using the Zoom Function Using the Macro Close UP Mode Using the Flash Using the Self Timer Adjusting the Exposure Setting White Balance ADVANCED SHOOTING _ 28 31 Continuous Shooting Auto Exposure Bracketing AEB Adjust White Balance Manually PLAY MODE THE BASICS Viewing Images Magnifying Images Thumbnail Display Index Playback Slideshow Display Resizing an Image MOVIE MODE ____________ 35 36 Recording Video Clips Playing Back Video Clips PLAY MODE ADVANCED FUNCTIONS 36 48 Playing Back Images Video Clips on TV Rotating Images in the Display Deleting Images Video Clips Protecting Images Video Clips Setting the DPOF Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Changing the Camera Startup Logo AUDIO MODE _____________ Recording Voice Clips Playing Back a Voice Recording File Deleting a Voice Recording File TRANSFERRI
30. ifferent retailer GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front view Self timer LED Shutter button Power button Strap eyelet Battery SD memory card cover Lens Auto Focus auxiliary LED Flash Microphone OTO Pet Ob ee S Rear view 1 LED indicator 2 W amp Zoom out Wide angle button Thumbnail button 3 T T Zoom in Telephoto button C Menu button MODE button Control buttons Delete button IOI Display LCD on off button 9 Tripod socket 10 Docking station terminal 11 LCD monitor DC IN 5V port USB port 12 Speaker OF eee ae ee oe Control Buttons 1 Flash button 2 4 Quick View button 3 SCN V Scene Mode button 4 P Self Timer button 5 OK button Top View of Docking Cradle 1 Cradle 2 USB port 3 AV OUT port 4 DCIN 5V port 5 Cradle plug 10 LCD Monitor Icons Camera mode 1 2 Don Camera mode Image quality we Super Fine 4 Fine x Normal Image size i 2560 x 1920 El 2048 x 1536 Kd 1280 x 960 Pa 640 x 480 Wil TIFF IMAGE Possible number of shots Memory card indicator Remaining battery status a Full battery power a Medium battery power 41 Low battery power lt 1 No battery power Scene mode ey Auto Mode A Backlight Mode lea Landscape Mode DJ Macro Mode Night Scene Mode O Portrait Mode S Sports Mode Flash mode 12 Red eye No flash a Auto flash 2
31. ifications are subject to change without notice 67 APPENDIX E Troubleshooting Guide Symptom lutions Corrective Actions Power does not turn on Camera suddenly powers down Image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed Cannot use the flash to capture images Continuous shooting is not possible E The battery has run out E The battery is not oriented correctly E The battery cover is not closed properly E The AC power adapter optional is disconnected E SLEEP in BASIC menu of SETUP mode activated E The battery has run out E The camera is in PLAY mode E Memory is full ENO FLASH is selected in flash mode E The camera is in Continuous AEB Movie mode E The capacity of the built in memory or SD memory card is full 68 E Load new or fully charged battery E Load the battery in the correct direction E Close the battery cover correctly E Properly connect the AC power adapter E Turn the power back on E Charge the battery E Select the CAMERA mode in main menu screen E Transfer the desired files to your computer and then delete unnecessary files or use a different memory card E Select a different flash mode E Select SINGLE in the capture mode of CAMERA menu E Insert a new SD memory card Cannot transfer E USB cable is not E Check all connections files over a USB connected securely E Install the USB driver on you
32. ing careful attention to the polarity or of the terminals Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking Do not fire the flash close to anyone s eyes S This might cause damage to the person s eyesight Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your S body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes consult a physician to receive treatment m A camera is a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera D This might cause damage to the camera Do not use the camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty places S This might cause fire or electric shock Do not remove the battery immediately after long periods of continuous use The battery becomes hot during use Touching a hot battery might cause burns Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets This might cause heat to build up and deform the case resulting in fire Use the camera in a well ventilated place Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly such as inside a car 9 This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside resulting in fire Before you move the
33. ital still camera Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained i AGA FUNCTION MAAN for example when the contrast difference between Besser light and dark between the subject and the background 6 ini peas is extremely large The EV compensation value can be ie EV set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV Resp Seca SELECT ITEM lt gt 1 Press the MODE button to access 7 CAMERA mode with W amp or P then press the OK button 7 Press Ca then use gt to select the FUNCTION menu Use M V A or P to select EXPOSURE then press the OK button 4 You can use M or W to set the range of EV compensation values from 2 0EV to 2 0EV then press the OK button m To reactive auto exposure select OEV in step 4 5 To exit from the menu press the Cal button Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions 1 Press the MODE button to access CAMERA mode with M V A or P then press the OK button 2 Press Cal then toggle gt to select the AE AWB menu Use W to select WHITE BALANCE then press the OK button 4 Use amp or W to select the desired setting 5 To exit from the menu press the Cal button EB o a WHITE BALANCE gt Tose FLUORESCENT 3 mw WHITE BLANCE AUTO S SELECT PAGE EXIT amp SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY ADVANCED
34. itor a LOGO Lod whenever you press the button to turn on the camera EXECUTE CANCEL Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and date displayed in DPOF format You can print images easily just by inserting the memory card to a DPOF compatible printer or a print shop Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF for further details Setup Menu You can select your preferences on the camera settings in the mode 2e SELECT MODE ooe SELECT MODE wsoe SELECT PAGE lt gt SELECT PAGE lt gt SELECT ITEM v SELECT ITEM v 1 Press the MODE button to access 2 SETUP mode with q4VAoP then press the OK button 1 The SETUP menu is displayed 2 Press 4 or p to select the BASIC CUSTOM menu 3 Use W A or P to select the desired option item then press the OK button 4 Press the MODE button to return to Main Menu and select the desired mode 63 E BASIC Settings item oo Functional Descriptior SPEAKER 4 FORMAT FORMAT tl POWER OFF AUTO DATE PRINT Sets whether or not to mute the startup sound and the camera sound each time you press the camera button ON OFF Erases all images and reformats the SD card loaded in your camera Protected images are also erased SD card cannot be formatted if it is write protected Refer to section in this manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory for fur
35. ment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment Product Information 1 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications software software drivers and user s manual This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product 2 The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements customer demographics and geographical preferences Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries chargers AC adapters memory cards cables carrying cases pouches and language support Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color appearance and internal memory capacity Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories 3 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera 4 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual 5 For driver updates you can check the Download section of our website www geniusnet com tw SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and
36. n in dark locations but the more pixilated grainer the image will appear AUTO 100 200 Manually sets the white balance and stores it Use of this is convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match Before you select EXECUTE determine the subject such as a white paper that will be used to set the white balance EXECUTE CANCEL This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips 1 Press the MODE button to access MOVIE mode with V A or P then press the OK button SIZE SELECT ITEM lt 60 2 Press to access MOVIE menu 3 Use V A or P to select the desired setting then press the OK button 4 To exit from the menu press the button A Functional Descriptor Sets the size of the image that will be recorded 640X480 320X240 Refer to Camera Menu PICTURE Settings in LIST OF MENU OPTION Refer to Camera Menu FUNCTION settings in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS EXPOSURE Refer to Camera Menu FUNCTION settings in LIST OF dEV MENU OPTIONS Play Menu In the PLAY menu set which settings are to be used for playback PLAY a SHOW on sy tu RY OPY OF Index if SLIDE SHOW gt 33SEC 4 CHANGELOGO gt EXECUTE lt 4 EXIT 5 EXIT 35 SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY SELECT ITEM lt gt ENTRY 3 1 Press the MODE button to access 2 PLAY mode with M V A or P then press the OK
37. ndicating images selected for printing You cannot print movies Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer Even if you do not have a computer you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed Connecting the camera to the printer 1 Connect the USB port on the cradle and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable then turn on your camera and the printer E The camera turns on automatically and the screen for selecting the USB mode is displayed os 2 Use 4 or W to select PRINTER then SELECTITEM ENTRY G press the OK button Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer the PRINT MODE SELECT screen is displayed on the monitor Use A or W to select the print mode 44 E in PRINT Mode Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge SELECT ITEM ENTRY G PRINT PAPER SIZE BORDERLESS EXIT lt SELECT S gt SELECT PAGE lt gt CANCEL PRINT MORE 7 PRINT INFO 9 GE om WITH SELECT ITEM lt ENTRY Use 4 or W to select the PRINT mode then press the OK button The PRINT PAPER screen is displayed Use gt to access in the selection of paper setting then press the OK button to c
38. o exit from the menu press the ta button 7 Press the shutter button to shoot PLAY MODE THE BASICS In the PLAY mode you can view magnify delete images or play video clips back This mode also provides thumbnail images display and slide show allowing you to quickly search for the desired image Viewing Images 1 Press the 0 button to turn on the power ke 2 Press the MODE button to access 100 0001 PLAY mode with W A or P then Q press the OK button 3 Inthe PLAY mode use 4 or P to select the desired images m To view the previous image press the 4 button m To view the next image press the gt button 31 E NOTE If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card NO PICTURE message will appear on the monitor Pressing IO switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press lOl the display changes in the following order Standard display Detailed display No information Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view the details The zoom factor is displayed on the screen showing the current magnification ratio Images that are being played back can be enlarged in 14 levels of 8 times enlargement 1 A Press the MODE button to access PLAY mode with M V A or P then press the OK button In the PLAY mode use lt or
39. omputer Installing the USB driver on Macintosh computers Mac OS 8 6 users must install a USB driver For Mac OS 9 0 or higher the computer will automatically recognize the camera and load its own USB drivers 1 Insert the CD ROM packaged with the camera into the CD ROM drive 51 2 Select and double click Digital Camera Driver Installer 3 Select Install Location and click Install 4 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation and restart your computer Step 2 Connecting the digital still camera to your computer Position the camera on the cradle 2 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the cradle 3 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 4 Turn the camera on m USB Mode screen is displayed 5 Use 4 or W to select PC then press the OK button 6 There will be a new Removable Disk icon detected in My Computer in which contains your recorded images video clips audio files Mac users Double click the untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop iPhoto may automatically launch J NOTE m When connecting to the computer it is necessary to install the battery into the digital still camera m While transferring images to your computer the other buttons on your digital still camera will not perform the functions Step 3 Downloading images video clips When the came
40. onfirm SIZE You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used BORDERLESS You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used Use lt or gt to select the image you want to print then press W to set MORE print reservations The PRINT INFO screen is displayed Use 4 or W to select the desired item then press the OK button Use M or W to change the setting then press the OK button to confirm Xx Specifies the number of prints You can select the number up to 10 DATE If you select WITH images are printed with the date 45 SELECT PAGE lt gt CANCEL 4 SELECT ITEM We PRINT MORE v ENTRY G L TRANSFERRING CANCEL SELECT ITEM ENTRY G FILE NAME If you select WITH images are printed with the file name EXIT To cancel the print settings use A or W to select EXIT After step 4 is finished you can still use 4 or gt to change the image to print by your preference Then press the OK button to print Use 4 or W to select PRINT then press the OK button to confirm The TRANSFERRING screen is displayed This starts printing and displays the message TRANSFERRING on the monitor screen The message will disappear after the printing is finished To cancel printing Pressing the OK button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to CONTINU
41. op playback press the OK button again Deleting a Voice Recording File 1 Press the MODE button to access AUDIO mode with M V A or P then press the OK button 49 2 Inthe AUDIO mode use 4 amp or W to select the voice file you want to delete 3 Press to delete the selected voice file 4 When the delete message appears use 4 or gt to select YES and then press the OK button Q AUD 0003 WE if you wish to cancel the deletion select NO GOFF VOLUME VOLUME E Button operations unctional Description te Press Press the button to turn on off the Power on off camera Start stop voice Shutter Press the shutter button to start or stop voice recording Button recording Use M or W to choose previous or next Choose previous next ee oa voice recording file and then press the OK voice recording file button to play Start stop playback of a Press the OK button to start or stop playback voice recording file of a voice recording file Press T or W to increase or decrease audio Adjust audio volume T W volume Pause playback of a Press to pause playback of a voice voice recording file recording file Delete a voice T Press the button to delete voice recording recording file files Press the MODE button to return to one of the Enter the Main Menu following modes SETUP CAMERA MOVIE AUDIO or PLAY J NOTE E Audio volume can be adjusted only when pla
42. or automatically detects the shooting lighting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used 2 0 LTPS color image LCD monitor DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card Optical zoom 3x Digital zoom Preview mode 4x Playback mode 8x 10MB internal built in memory Images can be captured without using a memory card PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls 7 E Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 512MB capacity by using an external memory card m Camcorder PC Camera and voice recorder support provided editing software Photo Explorer Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software Package contents Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage promptly contact your dealer E Digital still camera W Uss cable W Av cable W software CD ROM E User s manual E Camera strap E Quick guide E Camera pouch E Docking Cradle E Ac Power Adapter E ac Plug Adaptor for EU to US E one Rechargeable Lithium lon Battery E NOTE m Accessory and components may vary by d
43. or nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously Use 4 V Aor gt to select the image to be displayed at regular size then press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen TU gh ta gt S ao 33 J NOTE E A Jor amp J icon will be displayed in a thumbnail display Slideshow Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations a 1 Press the MODE button to access in E PLAY mode with lt f vY A or gt then press the OK button 2 Inthe PLAY mode press CE io select SLIDE SHOW with M V A or gt then press the OK button 3 Use 4 or W to set the slideshow interval then press the OK button m The slide show starts m The video clips are displayed in the first frame image and not played back E To stop slide show press the OK button Resizing an Image You can follow the steps below to set an image to one of the four sizes You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes 2560x1920 pixel 2048x1536 pixel 1280x960 pixel and 640x480 pixel The original image is retained even after resizing a 1 Press the MODE button to access C PLAY mode with V A or P then press the OK button SELECT IMAGE d SET 34 In the PLAY mode use 4 or gt to select the
44. r connection E USB driver is not computer installed E Turn on the camera E Camera is turned off E Possible Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the SD memory card The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject the capacity of the memory card there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution Quality SD Memory Card Resolution Compression Ratio ame 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB smm o e e e e e e Ea Kk Fine 3 19 39 79 158 320 2560 x 1920 ey m Fine 13 29 61 123 247 498 2048 x 1536 rom fe e e e e le thay m Fine 15 35 74 153 312 623 1256 1280 x 960 A 640 x 480 TRODODODC 69 Mla 2 4 17 34 TIFF IMAGE The data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings E Approximate Duration of Recording Time The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the SD memory card SD memory card 64MB 128MB Image size 320 x 240 14 38 29 58 The data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings 70
45. ra is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered as a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images video clips by copying them from the removable disk untitled disk on a Macintosh to your computer hard drive or to another kind of disk 2592 For computers running Windows Open the removable disk by double clicking on it Double click on the folder that contains your recorded images video clips Select the images video clips that you prefer and choose Copy from the Edit menu After that open the destination location and choose Paste from the Edit menu For computers running Mac OS Open the untitled disk window and the hard disk or the destination location Drag and drop from the camera disk to the desired destination NOTE m Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended m Video playback application is not included with the package Make sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer INSTALLING THE EDIT SOFTWARE Installing Photo Explorer Ulead Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer browse modify and distribute digital media Acquire photos video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions make timely modifications or distribute the media through the medium of your choice E mail Print
46. rly bright the subject will be dark under exposure Select this to make people stand out with the background out of focus To use the SCENE mode follow the steps below 1 Press the O button to turn on the camera 2 Press W SCN to access SCENE mode 3 Use V A or P to select the desired scene mode then press the OK button to confirm 4 Compose the image and then press the shutter button Note for the following functions according to the desired scene from a menu AUTO BACKLIGHT The camera will automatically adjust the focus and exposure depending on the settings of ISO sensitivity and White Balance In this mode Flash mode will be set to Forced Flash automatically The Flash mode will be set to Flash Off LANDSCAPE SPORT In this mode the low limit of shutter speed is 1 125 The Flash mode will be set to Flash Off 93 Reviewing the Last Image The camera is equipped with the amp button allowing the most recent image to be displayed on the LCD monitor in the Ga 8 amp 8 mode Use the following procedure to preview the last image Cr captured 1 Press to display the last image captured The last image displays on the LCD monitor E Press again to return to the normal shooting mode m You can only view the last image with this function To view all your recorded images press the MODE button to access in PLAY mode to playback the still images
47. ted image 90 or 90 100 0001 5M 90 Counterclockwise 0 Original 90 Clockwise E NOTE m You cannot rotate video Clips Rotated images can be magnified 37 Deleting Images Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered Exercise caution before deleting a file To delete a single image video clip g 1 Press the MODE button to access ke PLAY mode with M W A or P then press the OK button 2 Use 4 or gt to select the image you want to DELETE 3 Press T to delete the file 4 When the delete message appears use lt or gt to select YES then press the OK button WE if you wish to cancel the deletion select NO To delete all images video clips at once ra 1 Press the MODE button to access ke PLAY mode with M W A or P then press the OK button 2 Inthe PLAY mode press CE to select DELETE ALL DELETE ALL with V A or P then press the OK button eT 2 3 To confirm the deletion of all images use 4 amp or W to select YES then press the OK button 38 E The message NO PICTURE appears on the LCD screen J NOTE m You cannot delete protected images E Pressing the i button in the playback mode allows you to quickly delete the selected image sparing you the requisites
48. the docking connectors and carefully insert the camera until it fits in place 14 Charging the Battery The status of the battery will affect the performance of the digital still camera To maximize battery performance and lifetime it is recommended that you fully charge the battery using the optional AC power adapter and then fully discharge it through normal use at least one time Please note that the digital still camera must be powered off before charging the battery Otherwise the power will be provided only to the digital still camera 1 Place the camera on the cradle Connect the AC power adapter to the jack on the cradle labeled DC IN 5V 2 Connect the other end of the AC power adapter to a wall outlet E Charging time differs depending on the ambient temperature and the status of battery J NOTE E The digital still camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty m Always make sure that the digital still camera is off before removing the battery E The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used This is normal and not a malfunction E When using the digital still camera in cold environments keep the digital still camera and its battery warm by holding it inside your jacket or other warm protective environment m The battery is not fully charged at shipment and must be fully charged b
49. the power 2 Press the MODE button to access CAMERA mode with W A or P then press the OK button 3 Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame 4 Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image m When you press the shutter button down half way the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure 5 Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image 21 E NOTE m The captured image appears to be larger than the one on the LCD after image captured m Pressing the IQI button switches the LCD monitor display mode Each time you press the IQI button the display changes in the following order Standard Display Simplified Display Useful Scene Mode Your digital still camera offers you seven types of scene modes to capture images easily in a situation that is programmed to handle all adjustments for you by selecting the following shooting conditions 2004 06 17 Use this mode to shoot fast moving objects 2004 06 17 Select this option to take photographs of people against a dusk or nighttime background 2004 06 17 Use this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes 2004 06 17 Use this mode to shoot close up objects 2004 06 17 Select this when not using SCENE mode 2004 06 17 Select this option to take photographs with background is particula
50. ther details YES NO Allows you to adjust the time delay for power savings If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the status of LCD monitor will turn into idle mode also known as power save mode and the LCD monitor will turn off You can press any button to resume the operation OFF 30SEC 1MIN 2MIN Returns all basic settings to the digital still camera s default settings The time setting will not be reset YES NO If no operation is performed for a specific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear OFF 3MIN 5MIN 10MIN The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This function must be activated before the image is captured ON OFF 64 E CUSTOM Settings item o Functional Descriptior DATE TYPE a Y MID DATE SETUP DATE LANGUAGE VIDEO OUT NTSC PAL VERSION o Sets the displayed type of date and time on the screen Y M D Year Month Day D M Y Day Month Year M D Y Month Day Year Sets the date and the time Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor Refer to section in this manual titled Choosing the Screen Language for further details AAG ENGLISH EPX FAM FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO ESPANOL Sets video
51. tions 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install Ulead Photo Express Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation J NOTE E For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images please refer to its online help E For Windows 2000 XP users make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an Administrator account m Photo Express is not supported on the Mac 54 USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital still camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference with business associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the digital still camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below m Microphone E Sound card E Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection J NOTE m Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the digital still camera m This mode is not supported for Mac Step 1 Install the PC camera driver same as USB driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported in Mac platforms 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install USB PC Cam driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the
52. tiv y LED Solid red 1 The digital still camera is powering up indicator 2 The battery is being charged LED Solid green green USB communication is in progress indicator PlIAKING USB transfer is in progress green Seely Blinking blue The self timer function is activated indicator 13 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Battery We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still camera before initial use Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery 1 Slide the battery cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow 2 Insert the battery in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 3 Close the battery cover To remove the batteries Hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward then open the battery cover and remove the batteries J NOTE WE Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover Docking Cradle With the docking cradle you can position your digital still camera and connect it to other media devices to play back your images video clips or voice recording files output to a TV monitor or another recorder recording device for example on your desktop The cradle will facilitate the battery charge of the camera in conjunction with an AC power adapter 1 Position the camera on the cradle 2 Match
53. uch as small insects or flowers to get the smallest detail 1 Press the O button to turn on the camera 2 Press W SCN to access SCENE mode 3 Use M V A or P to choose amp MACRO then press the OK button m The amp icon appears on the LCD monitor 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button E When not using MACRO mode at any time press W SCN again to choose with A V A or P and then press the OK button E NOTE WE After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal position Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances 1 Press the 0 button to turn on the camera 25 2 Press the M y button to access FLASH mode 3 Use V A or P to select the desired flash mode then press the OK button E The flash mode you set will be displayed on the LCD monitor 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The camera has four flash modes Red Eye No Flash default Auto Flash and Forced Flash The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode ye RED EYE AUTO 7 FORCED Using the Self Timer 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 When taking photographs the red ey
54. yback is being performed or is paused 50 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER You need to use the USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer then you can use your computer to share recorded images video clips voice recording files with your family or friends via e mail or post them on the Web In order to do this you must install the USB driver onto your computer first Note that before you begin to install the software you need to check your system according to the table as shown below System requirements System requirements Windows Macintosh Pentium 166 MH entium Z processor or PowerPC G3 G4 e Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 XP OS 9 0 or later 64MB RAM 64MB RAM Free Space on Hard Disk 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space y Pe A CD ROM drive A CD ROM drive PARES Owes An available USB port An available USB port Color monitor 800x600 Color monitor 800x600 24 bit Display 24 bit or higher or higher recommended recommended Step 1 Installing the USB driver on Windows computers The USB driver on the supplied CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE Windows 2000 ME XP users need not install the USB driver 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click Install USB PC Cam driver Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 3 After the USB driver has been installed restart your c

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