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1. Forced Flash Flash Off Macro Flash 5 ak Far Flash Focus area Image size 2816 x 2112 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 E 640x480 Possible number of shots Quality amp amp Fine Standard Economy Date and time Self timer icon 10s 10 sec Vos 2 sec 10 2s 1042 sec Unsteady hold warning icon Exposure compensation Blank Auto 3 Daylight _ Cloudy 8 Tungsten Fluorescent 2 Manual WB lt 25ft 8m Underwater less than 25f 8m gt 25f 8m Underwater greater than 25ft 8m 13 Focus mode amp Macro A Normal 14 Scene mode A Auto Sport Night amp Portrait MA Landscape A Backlight yp Sea sl Ext Flash Spy EN 14 Pownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Video Mode Video mode Recordable movie time available SD memory card indicator if present Battery power indicator Focus area ONE oo NE m Image Playback 1 Playback mode 2 SD memory card indicator if present 100 0001 3 Battery power indicator Size 2272 x 1704 4 Playback information EV Oe PUNO 026 0001 Video Playback Playback mode Video mode be Total of recorded time Dru SD memory card indicator Hi Mel if present Battery power indicator Playback indicator Playback information PONDE Size EV ed 2006 0210 Ao Downloaded from Manua
2. Even though the flash fired the image is dark The distance to the subject is greater than flash effective range Get closer to your subject and shoot The image is too dark The image was captured in a dark place while set to flash off Set the flash to something other han flash off mode It is under exposed Set the exposure compensation to a larger value In Ext Flash mode set camera to ar flash to make images brighter The image is too bright The image lacks natural color Land only It is over exposed The image was captured in conditions that are hard for Auto White Balance to adjust to Set the exposure compensation to a smaller value In Ext Flash mode set camera o macro flash to make images darker Manually set select white balance The underwater imageis blue and lacks color Water filters out red and yellow colors Set camera to Sea mode and select appropriate white balance Use optional external Flash accessory to restore lost colors 78 E ownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Playback Symptom Cause Measure Cannot playback It is not set to playback mode Press the playback gt button The contents of memory card cannot be replayed You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device Loaded a card that was formatted and stored on by this device Files cannot b
3. Delete Next Menu Copy to Card Next Menu Slide Show 3 sec Protect Next Menu Thumbnail Next Menu Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 47 9 Select On or Off with the A W buttons and press the OK button m On The date of the photograph will also be printed m Off The date of the photograph will not be printed 10 Select Print Enable with the A W buttons and press the OK button 11 Select Execute with the A W buttons and press the OK button m This creates a file containing the DPOF information and when the operation is finished press the lt button continuously to return to the playback mode m The DPOF icon B is displayed on each image that has DPOF settings 100 0001 m The date that is printed on the photo is the date set on the camera To print the correct date on the photo set the date on the camera before you photograph the aly image Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details N 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 m You cannot print movies NOTE E ownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer If a printer that supports PictBridge is available images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge compatible printer without using a computer Connecting t
4. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Mm Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected m Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help 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 equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment EN 1 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Mm Microsoft and Windows are U S registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer Inc SD is a trademark Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks Sealife ReefMaster moisture muncher and Land amp Sea are registered trademarks of Pioneer Research Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Product Information Mm 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 m The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from t
5. Ex In Camera Mode Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 31 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions The camera will automatically select the best setting when in AUTO White Balance If the picture colors are off select the White Balance for the specific lighting type 1 Push and hold OK button until the camera turns on 2 Toggle the W MODE button and switch to camera or video ff mode Scene Mode paler 3 Press the A button EV Cloud Mm The Capture or Video Output BS Fluorescent menu is displayed Color Manual WB 4 Select White Balance with the A Y buttons then press the OK button 5 Select the desired setting with the A VY buttons then press the OK button 6 To exit from the menu press the d Size 2816 x 2112 button Quality Fine Scene Mode Auto EV JE ISO 100 Color Standard Ex In Camera Mode EN 32 Swnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Setting White Balance in SEA mode In SEA mode the following white balance options are displayed Auto lt 25ft 8m gt 25ft 8m manual The camera default setting in SEA mode is lt 25ft 8m You will notice that the LCD display image has a red color tint on land This is normal and will not appear red while underwater Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Setting Manual White Balance You can manually set and store
6. Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs If the problem persists contact your local reseller or SeaLife service center in your country For a complete listing of service centers in your country visit www SeaLife cameras com Power Supply Symptom Cause Measure The power does not come on The batteries are not loaded Load the batteries correctly The batteries are exhausted Recharge or replace the batteries The power cuts out during use The camera was left unattended and unused so the auto power off cuts it off Turn the power back on The batteries are exhausted Recharge or replace the batteries The power does not go off Camera malfunction Reload the batteries The batteries run out quickly It is being used in extreme low temperature Many shots are being captured in dark places inside requiring flash The batteries are not fully charged The batteries are not used for an extended period of time after charged Fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime The batteries or camera feels warm 76 Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash E ownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Shooting Symptom Cause Measure Even if press the shutter button the camer
7. Support for SD memory card for memory expansion up to 1 GB Recommend using only SanDisk Panasonic or Toshiba brand SD cards 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 DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the 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 Scene mode You may select a previously set recording mode for the following situations Auto Sport Night Portrait Landscape Backlight Sea Ext Flash or Spy Provided editing software Photo Explorer Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software Eownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure 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 Common Product Components m Digital Camera Camera Strap Camera Pouch 2 x AA Alkaline batteries 1 x Desiccant capsule User s Manual USB Cable Software CD ROM Deflector for optional flash accessory Spare Oring item SL32018 Common Optional Accessories Mm
8. f_ Waterproof Shockproof Digital Sports Camera ReefMaster Mini SL320 ECOshot SL321 English Instruction Manual Go to www sealife cameras com service manuals html for ENGLISH FRANCAIS DEUTSCH ITALIANO and ESPANOL versions Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 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 M Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
9. m Video playback application is not included with the package Make sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer NOTE Make sure batteries have a full charge before connecting the camera to the computer Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 69 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 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 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 PHOTO EXPLORER 8 0 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 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 NOTE m Photo Explorer is not supported on Mac iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended Ae m For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software EN 64 Swnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Inst
10. to learn underwater photography is from your good pictures and bad pictures Evaluate picture for proper exposure and adjust exposure compensation as needed Refer to section in this manual titled Exposure Compensation for more details If using the Ext Flash mode and optional flash accessory select Macro Flash se to darken picture Select for Far Flash 44a to brighten picture You can also reduce the flash intensity with the optional SL960D SeaLife Digital accessory to brighten or darken the picture Use Mini Wide Angle Lens for dramatic pictures The Wide Angle lens item SL973 allow you to get close to your subject for images full of colors and razor sharp details Use the SeaLife Flash Accessories to enhance color and brightness Water filters out light and red yellow colors resulting in darker bluer images The only way to prevent this from occurring is by taking pictures at shallow depths within 10 15 depth on a sunny day or by using artificial light like the SeaLife External SL960 or Digital SL960D Flash The Flash easily mounts to the bottom of the camera The flexible arm allows you to direct the flash at the subject Even two flashes can be mounted onto the camera for an evenly illuminated and shadow free image This system blocks the built in flash and prevents backscatter The flexible flash arms allow quick adjustments of the flash An optional Flash Diffuser can be snapped onto the flash head and is high
11. which allows you to videoconference with business associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the digital camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include the items as below Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the digital camera ad m This mode is not supported for Mac NOTE Step I Install the PC camera driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click INSTALL PC CAM DRIVER Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation 3 After the driver installation is completed restart your computer EN Swnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the camera 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 3 Push and hold the OK button on the camera until the power turns on Mm The USB screen appears on the LCD display 4 Use the A to select PC Camera then press the OK button 5 Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod m When using this digital camera as a PC camera it is n
12. 5 To exit from the menu press the d button Refer to section in this manual titled Deleting Images Video Clips for further details Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from the digital 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 Cancel Execute Refer to section in this manual titled Slideshow Display for further details DPOF Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF for further details Refer to section in this manual titled Protecting Images Video Clips for further details Thumbnail Refer to section in this manual titled Thumbnail Display for further details Et oivnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Setup Menu Set your camera s operating environment 1 Toggle the VY MODE button and switch to camera or video yf mode or press the P button Format Next M 2 Press the A E button and access the Beeb ofr si setup menu with the button Language English m The Setup menu is displayed Auto Off 3 Min 3 Select the desired option item with Sys BE HE den System Info Next Menu the A VY buttons and press the OK button to enter its respective menu 4 Select the desired setting with the A VY buttons and press the OK button 5 To exit from the menu press E es 7 SET A ormai lex enu continuously the d button Beep Off Language Engl
13. 8m in 30 feet 9 m visibility you should be no further than 3 feet 90 cm away from your subject 2 Stay within the ideal shooting distance of 2 to 6 feet The ideal shooting distance is between 2 to 6 feet 0 6 to 1 8 meters This distance will result in detailed colorful pictures Remember that light does not travel very far underwater so the closer you are to your subject the more colorful the pictures will be For best most colorful pictures we advise using the optional SeaLife External SL960 or Digital SL960D Flash 3 Move calmly and control your buoyancy before taking a picture It is very hard to take good pictures when you are moving Look around for great picture opportunities First position yourself at the best angle and neutralize your buoyancy Second use the LCD monitor to perfectly frame your subject check your shooting distance and keep the camera steady Third be calm and patient Sometimes you have to wait a little bit so the fish that were frightened away come back Don t chase the fish let the fish come to you Always be in control of your buoyancy before taking pictures and observe all safe diving rules Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENS 60 Shoot many pictures of the same subject If you don t like it delete it later One of the great advantages of digital cameras is that you can review and delete pictures later so shoot several pictures of the same subject One of the best ways
14. aimed at the subject 1 Toggle the Y MODE button to capture mode a Press the A E button b Select Scene mode with the A Y buttons and press the OK button c Select Spy with the A Y buttons and press the OK button d Select the desired time interval with the A VY buttons and press the OK button e Press the d button to exit from the menu 2 Aimthe camera atthe desired subject or scene lt is preferred to use a compact tripod so the camera is steady and remains aimed at the subject 3 Press the shutter button The camera will countdown from 10 seconds and take the first picture 4 The LCD display will then turn off to save battery power The camera will continue to take images at the preselected time interval until a You press the shutter button again b The memory is full c The battery is empty m When the interval is set to Off the LCD display will turn off and the camera will start taking images at a regular interval about 3 seconds without the oF countdown NOTE E jownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on 2 Press the P button m The last recorded image appears oa on the LCD monitor Size 2212 X1704 3 Use dor P button to select the desired EV O8 images w 0926 m To view the previous image pres
15. instructions Using rechargeable batteries is most cost effective and helps save our environment Lithium non rechargeable batteries Lithium batteries last the longest of all batteries but they are expensive and they are not rechargeable High energy alkaline batteries Mm Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance m The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash This is normal and not a malfunction m The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use This is normal and not a malfunction m If the camera is not to be used for a long period of time remove the battery from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion m Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state Mm Dispose of used batteries according to the battery maker instructions Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals El Notes on Waterproof Function Do not place the camera directly on the sand at the beach or similar places The camera will sink if dropped in water so be sure to attach the strap and slip the strap over your wrist when using the camera in or near water The silicone o ring located on the inside of the waterproof door must be perfectly clean before each use Refer to important o ring care instructions in this manual Be sure to check that the waterproof door is securely locked before using the camera in a
16. or removing a memory card 2 Open the waterproof door and then the inside battery cover 3 Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close both the battery and battery SD card covers and lock the latch Mm 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 Important Use only SanDisk Panasonic or Toshiba brand SD memory cards up to 1GB in size Other brands and larger SD Memory cards may work fine but their compatibility and performance can not be guaranteed with the camera m Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it Refer to section in the manual titled Formatting an Lock LOCK SD Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details p Write protect tab Write protection state To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card you can slide the write protect tab on 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 NOTE EN 17 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration LED Indicators lt lt oo Color State During photography During connection to a PC Green Solid Ready for shot System ready Green Flashing Accessing files in p
17. press the OK button Select Single or All with the A Y buttons then press the OK button Select Set with the A V buttons then press the OK button Mm Press continuously the lt button to return to the playback mode The protect icon is displayed with the protected image m When All has been selected f is displayed with all the images Delete Copy to Card Slide Show DPOF Thumbnail Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Next Menu Next Menu 3 sec Next Menu Next Menu EN 45 To Cancel the Protection To cancel protection for only one image display the image that you want to remove the image protection 1 2 3 Select Protect with the A Y buttons from the playback menu then press the OK button Select Single or All with the A W buttons then press the OK button Select Cancel with the A Y buttons then press the OK button Mm Press continuously the d button to return to the playback mode The removal of image protection has been executed Protecting Selected Images 1 2 Select Protect with the A Y buttons from the playback menu then press the OK button Select Select with the A Y buttons then press the OK button m The images are displayed in the thumbnail display Select the image you want to protect with the A Y d P buttons then press the OK button If you want to cancel the protection of selected image respectively follow the s
18. the image from the thumbnail display and then delete it Select Execute with the A Y buttons then press the OK button Mm To cancel deletion select Cancel then press the OK button Copy to Card Slide Show DPOF Protect Thumbnail Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ex Next Menu 3 sec Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu EN 43 Deleting Selected Image 1 Press the HI button 2 Press the A E button Mm The playback menu is displayed 3 Select Delete with the A W buttons then press the OK button The deletion menu is displayed 4 Select Select with the A W buttons then press the OK button Mm The images are displayed in the thumbnail display 5 Select the image you want to delete with the A W d P buttons then press the OK button m The image you ve just selected has been deleted Mm Asa shortcut you can delete any image while in Playback mode by pushing the shutter button This will display the Delete This Picture message NOTE EN 44 Pownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Protecting Images Video Clips Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake Protecting Images 1 Press the PJ button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor Select the image that you want to protect with the d gt buttons Press the A E button m The playback menu is displayed Select Protect with the A W buttons then
19. to return to the beginning of the video clip EV 0 A 0 MOLGA m The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time m The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back m To playback the video clips on the computer we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9 0 WMP 9 0 or later You can download WMP version from the website at www microsoft com If the video can t be play back in the WMP 9 0 you have to update the renewed of WMP 9 0 from the Microsoft website NOTE Eownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES 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 Deleting in Playback Mode 1 Press the PJ button m The last image will be displayed on the screen Select the image you want to erase with the d gt buttons Press the A 3 button m The playback menu is displayed Select Delete with the A W buttons then press the OK button Mm The deletion menu is displayed Select Single or All with the A Y buttons then press the OK button m Single Delete the displayed image or the last image m All Delete all of the images on the SDmemory card except for the protected images m Select Select
20. 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Video clip 320 x 240 Image quality Still image Fine Standard Economy Recording media File format 16MB internal memory 14MB available for image storage SD memory card Optional up to 1GB Image format JPEG video format Motion JPEG AVI Lens F no 3 3 Focal length 6 95mm equivalent to 42mm in 35mm camera Focus range LAND Macro 60 100cm 2ft to 3ft Normal 100cm infinity 3ft to infinity Focus range UW Macro 45cm to 75cm 1 5ft to 2 5ft Normal 75cm to infinity 2 5ft to infinity LCD monitor Self timer 2 0 LTPS color LCD High resolution 75K pixels display 10 sec delay 2 sec delay 10 2 sec delay Exposure compensation 2 0EV 2 0EV in 0 3EV increments White balance Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Manual WB lt 25ft 8m gt 25ft 8m ISO Auto 50 100 200 Interface USB connector Power 2 x AA Alkaline batteries Optional Dimension Approx 75mm x 120mm x 43mm 3 x 4 7 x 1 7 Weight Approx 230g without batteries and the SD memory card Depth rating ECO shot 757 23m Reefmaster mini 130ft 40m Shock rating 6ft 2m Design and specifications are subject to change without notice on NOTE Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals m For more detailed specifications please refer to the SeaLife website at www SeaLife cameras com EN 75 TROUBLESHOOTING
21. Fine 1 4 30 71 151 310 628 1265 2539 640 x 480 Standard 1 8 50 119 252 518 1051 2117 4248 EJ Economy 1 16 96 229 485 998 2022 4073 8147 The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings E Approximate Duration of Recording Time SD Memory Card Image size 14MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB Internal Memory 320 x 240 00 00 23 00 00 51 00 01 44 00 03 31 00 07 05 00 14 12 00 28 28 The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 25 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom You can enlarge the subjects by pressing continuously the OK button 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 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Mm The camera mode default preview is displayed 2 To activate the digital zoom push and E NA release the OK button lt Each push and release of the OK on button will increase the Zoom up to 4X P Mm The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter
22. 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 images and data 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on m The camera mode default preview Date Time NextMenu is displayed Beep oft 2 Press the A E button and access the Language English setup menu with the gt button Auto Off 3 Min m In the video p mode or playback Sys Reset Next Menu BJ mode you may also follow the System Info Mae step above to access the setup menu 3 Select Format with the A Y buttons then press the OK button 4 Select Execute with the A Y buttons then press the OK button To cancel formatting select Cancel and press the OK button 5 To exit from the menu press continuously the lt button Ex In Camera Mode It is highly recommended to format the SD memory card when the card is first installed or when the card is used in another device or on a regular basis m When you format an SD memory card be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased Protected images are also erased To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera NOTE Otherwise you will format the memory card Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time An SD mem
23. K button 5 Select Quality with the A V buttons then press the OK button 6 Select the desired setting with the A size VY buttons then press the OK button Scene Mode 7 To exit from the menu press the d EV peo butt White Balance uto utton Auto Normal 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 NOTE EN 24 Pownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 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 14MB Ratio Internal Memory 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 4 Fine 1 4 3 8 17 36 74 150 301 2816 x 2112 EE Standard 1 8 6 14 29 61 124 251 503 Economy 1 16 11 27 57 116 239 482 969 we Fine 1 4 5 12 26 54 111 224 449 2272 x 1704 Standard 1 8 9 21 44 91 186 375 752 Economy 1 16 17 40 86 176 358 721 1447 4 Fine 1 4 9 21 46 94 191 385 774 1600 x 1200 e Standard 1 8 15 36 76 158 320 645 1294 Economy 1 16 29 69 148 304 616 1241 2491
24. SD memory card Rechargeable AA batteries SeaLife Mini Wide Angle lens item SL973 SeaLife Digital flash item SL960D Moisture Muncher desiccant capsules m For a complete listing of all optional accessories please visit an authorized SeaLife dealer or the website www SeaLife cameras com EE M Accessories and components may vary by retailer NOTE p y vary by EN 11 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View Shutter button Lens Waterproof door Latch Latch lock PC USB terminal Battery cover Flash SD memory card slot De ASAREPR EN 12 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Rear View 1 lt Arrow button Left Sel timer button 2 A Arrow button Up FI MENU button 3 OK button Power switch Digital zoom button 4 gt Playback button 5 gt Arrow button Right 7 Flash button Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals OO 6 V Arrow button Down MODE button Strap holder Tripod socket LCD monitor 0 Focus switch amp Macro mode AA Normal mode 11 Status LED Ie eN EN 13 LCD Monitor Information 1 10 11 Camera Mode Internal memory SD memory card indicator Xx Status of internal memory 6a Status of SD memory card Remaining battery status Full battery power aa Medium battery power ma Low battery power No battery power Flash mode Blank Auto 2 Red eye Reduction
25. a does not shoot The batteries are running low Recharge or replace the batteries The power is not on Turn the power on The camera is not in shooting mode Press the playback gt to switch to shooting mode The shutter button is not pressed all the way Press the shutter button all the way The memory card does not have any free space Load a new card or delete unwanted files End of memory card life Load a new memory card The flash is recharging Wait until the status LED off The memory card is unrecognized by the camera Format the memory card in this camera before its first use or when it was used other than this camera The auto power off function is activated The memory card is write protected Turn the power on again Remove the write protection Images do not appear on the LCD monitor The power is not on Turn the power on Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 77 Symptom Cause Measure The flash does not fire The flash is set to flash off Set the flash to something other than flash off mode The flash is not ready or charged It takes approximately 4 seconds for the camera to recharge the fash Wait for LED indicator light to be solid green The flash is set to Auto and there is enough surrounding light Consider setting the flash to ON to force the flash in bright light
26. a waterproof seal O ring O ring Are contaci Res surface Important m Do NOT lubricate O ring m Carefully inspect and clean O ring and O ring contact surfaces before each underwater use m f O ring needs to be replaced contact your local SeaLife dealer or visit www sealife cameras com to located a dealer near you EM ewnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Maintaining a waterproof seal Every SeaLife camera is tested for quality and a waterproof seal It is your responsibility to properly care for the O ring and O ring contact surfaces to maintain a waterproof seal Carefully follow these important O ring care instructions Not following these care instructions may cause the camera to leak and void your warranty 1 Carefully inspect O ring and O ring contact surfaces for damage cuts scratches tears cracks dents and any other imperfections before every use Rub finger along O ring and O ring contact surfaces to inspect for damage Replace O ring or have camera serviced if the O ring or O ring contact surfaces are damaged Do not use camera if O ring or O ring contact surfaces are damaged Replacement O rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer A B C LU DIG ERA Inspect and replace O ring if damaged A Cut B Tear C Dent 2 Carefully inspect and clean O ring and O ring contact surfaces for sand hair and other debris before every use xe ay Inspect and clean O ring and O ring contact sur
27. alling 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 options 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM drive 2 When the welcome screen appears click INSTALL PHOTO EXPRESS 5 0 Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation m For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images please refer to its online help m For Windows 2000 XP users make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an Administrator account Mm Photo Express is not supported on the Mac NOTE m Its recommended to set the computer display color to full color views 32 bit when the users use the Photo Express software Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 65 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera
28. alling the Batteries Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory eise 17 Attaching the Camera Strap sssi sesse ee se ee ee Ge ee ee ee Ge Ge ee ee ee ee ee Ge ee ee 18 GETTING STARTED esse ese seese see se see Be Re Bee EE RE SE SE EE Bee EE BEE SE Ke BEE EE EE Ke ee EE Bee ee 19 Turning the Power On Of 19 Choosing the Screen Language ee ee ee Re Ge Re ee Re Ge Ge Re Ge ee 20 Setting the Date and Time cece Re Re Ke RR Ke Ke Ke Ee Re KA ERA Re KA Re Ee Re RA RA ee N Re ee 21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory i ees ese se ee se ee ke ek ee 22 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE cccssesssssssssseeseeeeseeneeeesseseesesseseesassesaeseeeeseesansasonsanseneasans 23 Shooting Images The Basics 23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality 0 ccc ee ee Re ee ke Re Ge ke Ge ee 24 Using the ZOOM FUNCHON uses ER EER KEER EE PERE SERE GGEER DEKOR ERENS RE EE EENS GE EER 26 Setting dele EE OE EE 27 Using the FlaSh eers eo EE SEGE REEDE REKEN MERE Res ek menses E Seea 28 Using the Flash in External Flash Mode ees ee ee see ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 29 VERGESEL EE NE aiT EnS 30 Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation se se ee ee ee ke ee ke ee ee ee 31 Setting White BalanC ri ese EER co ssearsirsesseenacsrnsssianniiieainvadied 32 Setting White Balance in SEA mode iese see se ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee ee 33 Setting Manual White Balance iese se
29. andy Prepare camera for storage 1 2 58 Before storing the camera remove batteries SD card and keep in a clean dry area Make sure the camera and any accessories are clean and dry before storage Never store camera in direct sunlight or in a dark damp area The airtight unbreakable SeaLife ReefMaster Dry Case Item SL930 is highly recommended along with 1 oz bags of SeaLife Moisture Muncher Desiccant Item M101 for travel and storage To protect your SeaLife camera from build up of moisture insert a Moisture Muncher item SL911 into the battery compartment during storage see Page 52 EN ownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy Taking underwater pictures is much different that taking land pictures Here are the most important tips to taking great pictures underwater 1 Crystal Clear water Crystal Clear water is essential for good underwater pictures Remember the human eye can see more detail than a camera In other words your eyes see the water as being clearer than it actually is Floating particles like algae and silt cause low visibility Avoid stirring up the sandy bottom with your fins These floating particles cause small spots to appear in your picture known as backscatter Always remember to limit your shooting distance to 1 10 of the water visibility For example if the visibility is 60 feet 18 m you should keep your shooting distance to within 6 feet 1
30. are seen by the human eye Blank Auto 3 Daylight amp Cloudy D Tungsten mi Fluorescent ee Manual WB Manual WB This manually sets the white balance and stores it Use of this is convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match Refer to section in this manual titled Setting Manual White Balance for further details Cancel Execute ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images When the image sensor sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure is increased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pixelated grainier the image will appear Auto 50 100 200 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Color This sets the color of the image that will be photographed Standard Vivid Sepia Monochrome Saturation To capture an image your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color This is called Saturation High Normal Low Sharpness This sets the sharpness of the image that will be photographed Hard Normal Soft Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured On Off Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images This function must be activated befor
31. button to capture the image AD m The digital magnification ranges from 1 0x to 4 0x N As you record video clips the zoom function cannot be activated NOTE Eownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Setting Focus Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes AI macro or AA normal mode 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Mm The camera mode default preview is displayed 2 Slide the focus switch to your desired focus mode 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode Focus mode Description N This mode is suitable for shooting distance of 3ft 1m aA Norma to infinity Macro Select macro to capture close up images at shooting distance of 2ft 60cm to 3ft 1m Mm Underwater focus range will vary because of the waters magnification effect Normal focus range is 2 5ft 75cm to infinity Marco focus is 1 5ft 45cm to 2 5ft 7 h NOTE zm EN 27 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash The camera has four flash modes Auto Flash default Red Eye Forced Flash and No Flash You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Mm The cam
32. displayed Beep Deutsch 4 Select the displayed language with pepate the A W buttons then press the OK Auto Off aano button p Sys Reset RAAK System Info x Mm The setting will be stored Hage 5 To exit from the menu press continuously the lt button Ex In Camera Mode Eownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style current date and time di Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Mm The camera mode default preview is displayed Press the A E button and access the setup menu with the button Mm In the video jg mode or playback gt mode you may also follow the step above to access the setup menu Select Date Time with the A V buttons then press the OK button m The Date Time setting screen will be displayed Select the item s field with the d gt buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the A Y buttons Mm The date and time is set in the order year month day hour minute Mm The time is displayed in 24 hour format After confirming all settings are correct press the OK button To exit from the menu press continuously the lt button Format Next Menu Beep Off Language English Auto Off 3 Min Sys Reset Next Menu System Info Next Menu Ex In Camera Mode EN 21 Formatting an SD Memory Card or
33. e deleted The file is protected Cancel protection You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device Loaded a card that was formatted and stored on by this device Cannot format a memory card The memory card is write protected Remove the write protection End of memory card life Load a new memory card Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 79 L32025 January 2007 9EQ39 4000 00
34. e the image is captured On Off O NR from ManualsCamera com Manuals Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips ae 5 m D Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Toggle the W MODE button and switch to jig mode Press the A E button m The Video Output menu is displayed Select the desired option item with the A W buttons then press the OK button to enter its respective menu Select the desired setting with the A VY buttons then press the OK button To exit from the menu press the lt 4 button i lt 03 White Balance Tungsten Audio off Refer to section in this manual titled EV in Camera Menu for further details White Balance Refer to section in this manual titled White Balance in Camera Menu for further details This sets whether to record video clips with audio and sets the volume Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals High Low Off EN 71 Playback Menu In the gt mode set which settings are to be used for playback 1 Press the DI button 2 Press the A button al m The playback menu is displayed 3 Select the desired option item with Soto Card nox Menu the A Y buttons then press the OK DPOF Next Menu button to enter its respective menu FECES Nex Menu Next M 4 Select the desired setting with the A Thumbnail a VY buttons then press the OK button
35. ecessary to install the battery into the digital camera NOTE Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 67 MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images 1 Press the OK button and hold it until the camera turns on Mm The camera mode default preview Quality Fine is displayed Scene Mode Auto Press the A E button EV 0 3 m The Capture menu is displayed oa Balance Tungeter Select the desired option item with Standard the A W buttons then press the OK ar button to enter its respective menu Select the desired setting with the A VY buttons then press the OK button fe To exit from the menu press the d Saturation button Sharpness i Preview This sets the size of the image that will be captured 2816 x 2112 2272 x 1704 1600 x 1200 E 1 640 x 480 This sets the quality compression rate at which the image is captured Fine Standard Economy Refer to section in this manual titled Scene Mode Selection for further details E jownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EV Refer to section in this manual titled Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation for further details White Balance This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that
36. ee 67 Pownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals MENU OPTIONS ss cccesssestntsssaninsnconeasstiicecsccncnsaianisneatnanmamooneanatictecedammaianies Camera MONU ea aae eaaa aa r Eae raae riaa eaa EREE Eaa Video MENU EE Playback URE OE ieie A SOtup AR N oi iiee aeea AECE EENEN Hid delilel N die OE EE Ee Ee TROUBLESHOOTING e eeuse sesse sege esse ge Re ee Re EER Re EE EE Re Ke EE Ee Ee Ke ER ee Ee Ee Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 9 INTRODUCTION Overview Let the Land amp Sea adventures begin with your new SeaLife waterproof shockproof digital camera Equipped with the latest digital technology means the camera is automatic and easy to use Here are some of the unique features that you will surely enjoy Land amp Sea Exposure Modes Special exposure programs for taking bright colorful underwater pictures with external flash accessory Ext Flash accessory mode or without flash accessory Sea mode SPY mode Sets camera to automatically take continuous images at pre set time intervals 6 0 Megapixels A high resolution CCD sensor provides 6 0 megapixels for high quality images Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting lighting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used 2 0 LTPS color image LCD monitor Digital zoom 1x 4x 16MB internal built in memory 14MB available for image storage Images can be captured without using a memory card
37. ee se Ge ee Ge ee ee Re Ge ek Ge ke 34 Scene Mode Selection ABOU Spy Vee RA RE EE RE N EN 7 PLAYBACK MODE THE BASICS cccessesssecssseseesseesseseeevseseesesseseeseeseveeneeeenanee 37 Viewing Images Magnifying Images Thumbnail Display Slideshow Display VIDEO MODE ER EE EE AE EE EE EER iasis Recording Video Clips Playing Back Video Clips PLAYBACK MODE ADVANCED FEATURES ese ese vee se ese ese see se ese see be ese ene be ese ese ie 43 Deleting Images Video Clips Protecting Images Video Clips Setting the DPOF RE EE cnaesibvess Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer cece ee ee ke Re ee ee 49 TAKING UNDERWATER PICTURES s esssssnnnuunensnnnnnnnsnnnennunununnnnnananananunnnanananannnn 51 Maintaining a waterproof seal How to Install and Remove O ring How to Install Deflector Using and cleaning camera underwater Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy esse se sesse se eke ee ee ee Ge ee ee ee ee ee Ge ee TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER 61 Step 1 Connect the digital camera to your COMputeF 0 0 eee eee ee ee 62 Step 2 Download images or video clip sessies se se ee ee ee Ge ee ee ee ee ee 63 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Installing Photo Express USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Step 1 Install the PC camera driver Step 2 Connect the digital camera to your COMputer ees se ee
38. er with camera in your hand Have someone hand you the camera after you have entered the water For tips on taking pictures see Great Underwater Pictures Made Easy After using camera underwater 1 2 Before entering dive boat hand the camera to someone on the boat Make sure the sealed camera is placed in a fresh water tank available on most dive boats This will clean the salt water from the camera and prevents the salt water from drying on the camera and O ring Never let salt water dry on the camera Salt crystals can damage the O ring lens and attract moisture Dry camera with clean soft towel after removing from fresh water tank Do not expose camera to direct sunlight keep in a shaded area or under a dry towel It is not recommended to open waterproof door while on the dive boat Allowing humid air to enter the camera may cause fogging If you must open the camera while on the dive boat make sure you and the camera are perfectly dry before opening the waterproof door Do not allow the inside of the camera to get wet Cleaning camera after use 1 The sealed camera must be thoroughly cleaned with fresh water before opening Never let salt water dry on camera Salt crystals may damage the O ring lens and attract moisture Never let water drops dry on lens Wipe lens dry with clean cotton cloth Before opening camera everything including your hands head and surrounding area must be totally dry Have a dry towel h
39. era mode default preview is displayed 2 Toggle the gt button until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor 3 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode Flash mode Description The flash fires automatically according to the Auto photographic conditions 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 2 Red eye Reduction When taking photographs the red eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject person to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding J Forced Flash brightness Select this mode for recording images with high contrast backlighting and deep shadows Use this mode when the flash use is prohibited or under Flash Off the situation that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect Eownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Using the Flash in External Flash Mode When the camera s Scene mode is set to Ext Flash the camera s flash is set to Forced Flash and will always fire When the camera s flash fires it will automatically fire the optional External Flash accessory Refer to the SeaLife Fla
40. es not operate during slide show C C C Eownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Video clips are displayed the first frame image and they are not played back Slideshow display is only activated when more than 2 images are stored in the SD VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built in microphone 1 Press and hold the OK button until the camera turns on 2 Press W MODE and switch to pj mode 3 Press the shutter button to start recording 4 To stop recording press the shutter button again m When recording a video clip the flash cannot be used m You will need sufficient lighting for good quality video In low light conditions use a video light optional accessory to illuminate the subject NOTE ght op ry ji EN 41 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback 1 Press the gt button 2 Use d or b to go through the images le 7X 00 00 26 until the video clip you want to play ox Bom back is displayed 100 0002 m To view the previous image press size 320X240 the lt button m To view the next image press the gt button 3 Press the OK button to start playing back the video clips Mm Topause or resume video playback press the OK button again Mm Push the MODE button while the video clip is paused
41. face for hair or fibers 1 and Sand Salt or debris 2 3 Make sure O ring is completely seated into O ring groove before sealing housing O ring must not be twisted when seated in the o ring groove Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 53 4 Replace O ring every year to ensure proper seal Only use approved SeaLife O ring item SL32018 designed for this camera Replacement O rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer 5 After each use underwater a Soak sealed camera in fresh water for about 15 minutes Most dive boats offer special fresh water buckets specifically for underwater photo equipment DO NOT put camera in fresh water designed for other dive equipment like dive mask because that water may contain detergents which are harmful to the camera b Push all the control buttons several times while camera is soaking to clean out any salt water sand or dirt that has accumulated during usage c Use clean soft cloth to dry camera You and the camera must be dry before opening waterproof door m To protect your SeaLife camera from a build up of moisture insert a Moisture Muncher item SL911 into the battery compartment during storage Replace Moisture Muncher when the capsule turns pink To order NOTE more contact a SeaLife Dealer For a list of dealers visit www sealife cameras com EN 54 Bwnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals How to Install and Remove O ring To remove O ri
42. ged Do not use camera if O ring or O ring contact surfaces are damaged Replacement O rings are available at your local authorized SeaLife dealer M Make sure O ring is completely seated into O ring groove before sealing battery door O ring must not be twisted when seated in the O ring groove Carefully follow O ring removal and installation instructions contained in this manual M Replace O ring every year to ensure proper seal Only use approved SeaLife O ring designed for the camera Soak and rinse camera in fresh water after each use Use clean soft cloth to dry housing Store camera only after careful cleaning and when totally dry 4 Carefully close waterproof door to seal camera Mm Make sure O ring does not slip out of the groove when sealing Mm Make sure there are no obstructions that prevent waterproof door from sealing properly 5 Never let any moisture or dirt get inside camera when opening 6 For great underwater pictures you need m Clear water conditions control your buoyancy before taking pictures get as close as possible to subject ideal distance is 2 to 6 Mm Use SeaLife External Flash to enhance colors and reduce backscatter 7 Store camera at room temperature in a clean and dry place m Do not expose camera to direct sunlight for prolonged periods of time Mm Do not store camera in extreme high temperatures such as the trunk of your car Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Elst Maintaining
43. he camera to the printer 1 Connect the USB port on the camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable then turn on your camera and the printer Mm The screen for selecting the USB mode is displayed 2 Select PictBridge and press the OK button Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor 1 Select the item you want to configure with the A W buttons and press the OK button des t m Images Select whether you want PEL ER to print specific image or all images Layout Default You may also select printing Print number for specific image m Date Print According to the printer type select whether you want to print the image with date imprint or not m Paper Size Select the desired paper size according to the printer type Mm Layout Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type m Print After all settings are configured select this item to start printing 2 If you select Images in the previous step the figure shown on the right hand side will appear Select Select or All with the A W buttons and press the OK button m Select Select to print multi images simultaneously m All Select to print all images m Exit Exit from Images option Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Ek to 3 If you select Select in the previous step the figure s
44. hose 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 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 m The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera Mm The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual m The SeaLife digital camera has an operating system called firmware that controls all the camera functions Just like computer programs are updated from time to time SeaLife may also release free firmware updates to further enhance the performance of the camera Visit the SeaLife website Firmware download center on occasion and check if there are new firmware updates www sealife cameras com service firmware html Mm For user manual and driver updates refer to our website www sealife cameras com or contact your dealer EP Pownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this produc
45. hown on the right hand side will appear Print Num m Select the multi images that you want to print simultaneously with the lt gt buttons m Select the Print Num up to 99 with the A W buttons m After selecting the desired image and printing number press the OK button to confirm 4 Select Print with the A VY buttons and press the OK button EN ea 4 enu to start printing Date Print off fade Paper Size Default 5 The printing starts and the figure shown Layout Default on the right hand side appears Mm The Complete will be displayed temporarily reminding you that the printing procedure is finished m If a print error is detected the Print Error will be displayed Printing m The image printing may fail if the power to the camera is cut off NOTE Etawnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals TAKING UNDERWATER PICTURES 1 Read and understand the instructions contained in this manual before using the camera underwater 2 Do not exceed the depth rating marked on the camera or the camera may leak 3 Follow these important O ring care instructions or the waterproof camera may leak Mm Inspect and clean O ring and O ring contact surfaces for sand hair and other debris before every use m Inspect O ring and O ring contact surfaces for damage cuts scratches tears cracks dents and any other imperfections Replace O ring or have camera serviced if the O ring or O ring contact surfaces are dama
46. imer mode appears on the LCD monitor OFF 10s 2s 10 2s No Indication 4 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The self timer function is activated The photography is then taken after the preset time Mm Tocancel the self timer at any time press the d button to disrupt the sequence m After one shot is taken the self timer mode is turned off y m If you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps NOTE EN Swnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Adjusting the Exposure EV Compensation You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained for example when the contrast different between light and dark between the subject and the background is extremely large The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Toggle the W MODE button and switch to camera or ff mode Press the A E button m The Capture or Video Output menu is displayed Select EV with the A W buttons then press the OK button Use A or VY button to set the range of EV compensation value from 2 0EV to 2 0EV then press the OK button To exit from the menu press the d button 2816 x 2112 Fine Scene Mode Auto White Balance Auto Auto Standard
47. ish Date Time Auto Off 3 Min Sys Reset Next Menu This sets the date and the time System Info Next Menu Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details Format lenu Format Next Menu Erases all images and reformats the SD Beep off card loaded in your camera Protected Language English images are also erased SD card cannot Auto Off 3 Min Sys Reset Next Menu be formatted if it is write protected Refer Systemiintal REG ent to section in this manual titled Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory for further details This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera button On Off Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 73 Refer to section in this manual titled Choosing the Screen Language for further details Auto Off 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 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min Off Sys Reset This returns all basic settings to the cameral default settings The time setting will not be reset Cancel Execute System Info This displays the current firmware version of the camera Etbownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor CCD Effective pixels 6 0 Mega pixels Image size Still image 2816 x 2112
48. lsCamera com Manuals ENAS PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries Use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before removing the batteries 1 Slide the latch lock to unlock the latch and open the waterproof door as shown in the illustration 2 Open the inside battery cover and insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 3 Close both the battery cover and waterproof door and lock the latch m To remove the batteries turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the waterproof door facing sideways then open the door m Important Make sure that you and the camera are dry before opening the waterproof door Mm Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover m Opening the waterproof door NOTE with the camera held sideways will prevent water drops for entering the internal electronic areas Eownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card Optional Accessory The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory 14MB available for image storage allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera It is recommended to expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store more files 1 Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting
49. ly recommended for closeup shots of bright reflective subjects Visit the SeaLife website for updated tips an advice Any updates to the manual or additional tips and advice can be found on the SeaLife website at www sealife cameras com You will find a helpful online guide with more details about underwater photography EN ownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER System Requirements Windows Pentium Ill 600 MHz or higher Windows 2000 ME XP or later 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD ROM drive Available USB port System Requirements Macintosh PowerPC G3 G4 OS 9 0 or later 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD ROM drive Available USB port Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 61 Step I Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB port of the camera 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer 3 Push and hold the OK button on the camera until the power turns on The USB screen appears on the LCD display 4 Use the A to select PC then press the OK button 5 From the Windows desktop double click on My Computer 6 Look for a new Removable disk icon This Removable disk is actually the memory card in your camera Typically the camera will be assigned drive letter e or higher 7 Double click on the removable disk a
50. n environment where it is likely to get wet or dirty such as underwater or at the beach Water sand or dirt inside the camera may cause failure of the camera Wipe off any water or dirt with a dry cloth as soon as possible after using the camera Avoid opening the battery SD card cover at the beach or by the sea Wait until the camera is completely dry before changing the batteries or the SD memory card Avoid changing the batteries or card where the camera is likely to get wet or dirty and make sure that your hands are dry If the camera is very dirty or after it has been used in the sea make sure that it is turned off and the waterproof door is firmly closed before rinsing it under running tap water or leaving it in a bowl of clean water for a short time 2 or 3 minutes Avoid getting sunscreen or sun oil on the camera as it may cause discoloration of the surface If any oil gets on the camera wash it off immediately with warm water The waterproof function does not apply to the camera s accessories Pownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Contents INTRODUCTION EE EE EE da radaas 10 8 EE OE N OE RE EE 10 Package Contents EE ene EE be ge EE cash a ei Noe Ke ee EEE 11 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA sesse ese see se ee ee Re Re EA Re RE Ee Ee Re Ee Ke ek Re Ee Ke 12 Front VIEW EA ed ee ER oe Ge ge De Ee Ge EE ae ee ee EE 12 Rear View LCD Monitor Information PREPARING THE CAMERA Inst
51. nd locate the DCIM folder 8 Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Mm Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders m Copy amp Paste or Drag N Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer For Mac users double click the untitled or unlabeled disk drive icon on our desktop iPhoto may automatically launch EN 62 Swnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Step 2 Download images or video clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is considered to be a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images by copying them from the Removable disk untitled or unlabeled disk on a Macintosh to your computer hard drive m Windows Open the Removable disk and double click on the DCIM DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your images are inside these folder s Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location m Macintosh Open the untitled disk icon and the destination location on your hard disk Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended
52. ng use an non sharp object like a credit card to lift up O ring at one of the corners To Install O ring carefully push O ring into groove making sure to align the shape of the o ring with the shape of the groove Be careful not to twist the O ring Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 25 How to Install Deflector The deflector is only used in combination with the optional external flash accessory item SL96OD It will deflect the camera s flash to the external flash light sensor which will then fire the external flash Insert deflector into External Flash base as shown instructions and troubleshooting tips on using the optional external flash Mm See your local SeaLife dealer or visit www sealife cameras com to locate dealer NOTE near you als Mm Refer to instruction manual provided with optional external flash for detailed Etawnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals How to Install Deflector This deflector can adapt the optional Flash Link optical cable item SL962 The optical cable is recommended to ensure that the external flash fires in all light conditions Insert optical cable through the holes as shown below With end of cable pointing at the camera s flash lightly tighten Allen screw with wrench provided until cable is secure Caution Do NOT over tighten screw EN 57 Using and cleaning camera underwater Entering the water with camera 1 2 Do not jump into the wat
53. ory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted EN 22 ownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images The Basics 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Mm The camera mode default preview is displayed 2 Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame 3 Press the shutter button to capture the image An m The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on LCD after image captured NOTE Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital 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 on a 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 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Setup m The camera mode default preview a8 is displayed Scene Mode 2 Press the A E button EV m The Capture menu is displayed ute Balance Auto 3 Select Size with the A V buttons Standard then press the OK button 4 Select the desired setting with the A VY buttons then press the O
54. rogress Accessing files in progress Flash charging in progress Edwnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On Off Load the batteries and insert an SD memory card before starting Mm To turn the power on push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on 0 Mm To turn the power off push and hold T the OK button until the camera turns E A off K v AN m The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period time To resume the operation condition turn the power on wT again Refer to section in this manual titled Auto Off in the Setup Menu for further NOTE details Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN i9 Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on m The camera mode default preview Pele DEd is displaved Format Next Menu is displayed Beep off 2 Press the A C button and access the setup menu with the gt button Auto Off 3 Min m In the video pg mode or playback Sys Reset Next Menu System Info Next Menu amp mode you may also follow the step above to access the setup menu 3 Select Language with the A V buttons then press the OK button i Date Time i m The Language setting screen will Format Fran ais be
55. s the d button m To view the next image press the gt button 4 To exit from playback mode press the FI or Y MODE button m The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time m If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card NO NOTE IMAGE message will appear on the monitor EN 37 Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals N3 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine details The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on 2 ae the PJ button The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor m To view the previous image press the d button m To view the next image press the gt button 3 Continuously push and release the OK button to zoom in on the picture m The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor 4 To view different portion of the images press the A VY 4 P button to adjust the display area m The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x within 7 stages 1 0x 1 5x 2 0 2 5x 3 0x 3 5x and 4 0x NOTE E Swnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image 1 Push and hold the OK but
56. sh instruction manual for detailed operating instructions about the optional external flash accessory Refer to the section in this manual titled Scene Mode Selection for more information about selecting the Ext Flash Scene mode In order to achieve proper image exposure it may be necessary to select from one of the following three flash modes Blank This is the default setting ideal for proper exposure from 1 yd 1m to 2 yd 2m 5 Macro Flash This flash setting is ideal for shooting distances inside of 1 yd 1m 5 a Far Flash Select this flash mode for best exposure beyond 2 yds 2m shooting distance reflectivity of the subject Experiment with different flash modes and adjust accodingly m Press the flash button and select the appropriate flash mode NOTE g ap Mm The above shooting distance may vary depending on water visibility and the To further brighten or darken the images adjust the exposure compensation Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals EN 29 Using the Self Timer The self timer can be used in situations such as group shots When using this option you should either mount the camera on a tripod recommended or rest it on a flat level surface 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Press and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Mm The camera mode default preview is displayed 3 Toggle the lt button until your desired self t
57. t Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera turn the power OFF and remove the batteries Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged turn the power OFF and remove the batteries Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock Consult the store of purchase Do not disassemble change or repair the camera This might cause fire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over causing injury Keep the batteries out of the reach of children Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning If the battery is accidentally swallowed immediately consult a physician Do not use the camera while you are walking driving or riding a motorcycle CIO VO VY This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals ENS Cautions Insert the batteries paying 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 This might cause damage to the person s eyesight Do not subject
58. teps mentioned in To Cancel the Protection above to set m Formatting an SD memory card overrides protection and erases all images regardless of their protected status NOTE Eownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 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 1 2 3 Press the P button Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the d gt buttons Press the A E button Mm The playback menu is displayed Select DPOF with the A Y buttons and press the OK button m The DPOF setting screen is displayed Select Single or All with the A Y buttons and press the OK button m Single Sets DPOF for each individual image m All Sets DPOF for all images at once Select Print Num with the A VW buttons and press the OK button Mm This displays the number of prints setting screen Set the number of prints with the A Y buttons and press the OK button Mm You can set up to 9 prints for each image Select Date Print with thea V buttons and press the OK button m The date setting screen appears
59. 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 body or clothes rinse with fresh water If the internal fluid has entered your eyes consult a physician to receive treatment A camera is a precision instrument Avoid drops impact or excessive force when handling the camera This might cause damage to the camera Do not remove the battery immediately after long period 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 This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside resulting in fire Before you move the camera disconnect cords and cables Failure to do this might damage cords and cables resulting in fire and electric shock VDIVIVYI OO OW D Pownloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below Mm Use only the following AA batteries SeaLife Nickel Metal Hydride Ni MH rechargeable batteries Carefully follow charging
60. the white balance when the menu options does not offer a good match 1 Push and hold the OK button until the camera turns on Size 2 Push the A button Quality ate Scene Mode Daylight EV Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent Mm The Capture menu is displayed 3 Select White Balance with the A Y buttons then push the OK button ine 4 Select Manual WB with the A VY Color buttons then push the OK button 5 Point the camera at a 8 5 x 11 A4 sheet of white paper or white slate Hold the paper or slate at arms length and push the OK button to Execute The Manual White Balance is now stored in the camera 6 To cancel the white balance setting repeat the above process and select Cancel in Step 5 Ex In Camera Mode An m t may be helpful to hold the paper or slate at an angle midway between the light source and the camera NOTE EN 34 Swnloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Scene Mode Selection You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene There are 9 available scene modes A A L BE VOE Be QA 1 Push and hold the OK button until the Auto Sport Night Portrait Landscape Backlight Sea Ext Flash Spy Select this mode to adjust point and shoot action Select this mode when you want to photograph fast moving subjects Select this mode when you want to take pictures outdoors at night Select this mode when you want to cap
61. ton until the camera turns on 2 Press the P button m The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 3 Continuously push and release the OK button until the thumbnail images are displayed m For recorded video clips the 4 video mode icon will be displayed 4 Use the A V 4 gt button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen a Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals 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 1 2 3 Press the P button Press the A E button The playback menu is displayed Select Slide Show with the A Y buttons then press the OK button Use A W to select the playback interval then press the OK button Mm The slideshow starts To stop the slide show during playback press the OK button Delete Copy to Card DPOF Protect Thumbnail Delete Copy to Card DPOF Protect Thumbnail Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu m You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 Sec 5 Sec All still images in the folder are automatically played back NOTE card internal memory 10 Sec AN m The Auto Off function do
62. ture an image that makes the person stand out against the background Select this mode to capture an image with hard sharpness and high saturation Select this mode when you want to capture images when the light comes from behind the object Select this mode when you want to capture underwater photos when NOT using optional external flash accessory Select this mode when you want to capture underwater photos when using optional external flash accessory For continuous pictures at set time intervals camera turns on Setup Mm The camera mode default preview Size AAS Quality Fine is displayed 2 Press the A EI button EV 0 3 m The Capture menu is displayed wne Balance Tungsten 3 Select Scene Mode with the A V Color Standard buttons then press the OK button 4 Select the desired scene mode with the A W buttons then press the OK button 5 To exit from the menu press the d button Downloaded from ManualsCamera com Manuals Size sr Quali por oi Night EV Portrait White Balance BELEID ISO Backlight Color Sea EN 35 About Spy Mode This mode is used to capture continuous images at a preselected time interval This mode is useful for taking a sequence of images like a sunrise or sunset and later selecting the best image It is also useful for taking a series of pictures without being discovered by the subject like a bird feeder A compact tripod accessory is helpful to keep the camera

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