AGFA DC-630 User's Manual
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1. 1 Install the included software installation CD Rom in you computer s CD ROM drive The autorun menu appears 2 Click Drivers You are prompted to choose a setup language Choose a setup language and click OK 3 Follow the on screen instructions to install the drivers Installing Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic is a Photo management application that is included on the software installation CD ROM This software requires Windows 98 Second Edition Windows ME Windows 2000 or Windows XP on your computer 1 Install the included software installation CD Rom in you computer s CD ROM drive The autorun menu appears 2 Click Installing Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic 3 Select a language and follow the on screen instructions to install the drivers NOTE e To play MPEG 4 files both the software from the CD and Windows Media Player are required Windows Media Player is located under Utilities in the autorun menu Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCD VideoStudio 7 SE VCD is a video editing application hat is included on the software installation CD ROM This software requires Windows 98 Second Edition Windows ME Windows 2000 or Windows XP on your computer 1 Install the included software installation CD Rom in you computer s CD ROM drive The autorun menu appears 2 Click Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCD 3 Select a language and follow the on screen instructions to install the drivers 42. 40 File Naming File name begins with DSCI and are followed by a 4 digit number that increases in sequence File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 9999 the camera will display the warning message Folder cannot be created When it appears try one of the following ways e Reset the file number and plug in a new memory card e The folder number and file number are initialized and renumbered from 100 and 0001 respectively NOTE e Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your computer It may be unable to playback the data using the digital camera Setting the TV Out Your camera can be connected to a TV allowing you to preview images and movie clips on the television screen TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region NTSC America Japan Taiwan Korea Setting USB Port You can set USB mode to connect the camera with a printer or computer To connect your camera to a PC Printer To connect your camera to a printer 41 Choosing a Startup Image You can choose a recorded image as the start up image 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode 2 Press 4 or to select a desired image 3 Press the MENU button then press 4 or l to eS USER 1 USER 2 ae select S IMAGE CY S IMAGE 4 Press d or to select an option and then ge press the
3. Using the Software Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Ulead Photo Explorer 8 0 SE Basic is a versatile tool for owners of digital cameras Webcams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to handle digital media effectively Photo Explorer provides an efficient way to transfer browse modify and distribute digital media Ulead Photo Explorer 8 0 SE Basic enables you to acquire photos and video or sound clips from various digital devices make modifications send digital media through e mail print photos create slideshow presentations burn your images onto CD or DVD To start the program click Start gt Programs gt Ulead Photo Explorer 8 0 SE Basic gt Ulead Photo Explorer 8 0 SE Basic VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Ulead VideoStudio enables you to quickly and easily produce home videos complete with attractive titles video filters transitions and sound Ulead VideoStudio features an intuitive step based interface that helps you get started right away After finishing a project share your videos through e mail or on the Web or bum your own high quality VCDs SVCDs and DVDs To start the program click Start gt Programs gt Ulead VideoStudio gt Ulead VideoStudio 7 SE VCD 48 Appendix Troubleshooting Power does not turn on Battery is inserted in the Reload battery in the correct wrong direction direction The battery compartment Make sure the battery compartment Memory card is not The card may be detect
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6. SET button 5 Set the camera to the Setup Menu 6 Press d or to select S IMAGE CY then press or the SET button 7 Press d or Y to select a desired image and press the SET or the MENU button to apply the settino 8 Press the MENU button to close the menu NOTE e The start up image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory formatted Formatting the Memory To erase all data stored in the memory card if you are using a card or all data stored in the internal memory if there is no card inserted 1 Set the camera to the Setup Menu 47 2 Press d or Y to select FORMAT L then press or the SET button 3 Press the SET button to start format or press the MENU button to cancel it e A BUSY PLEASE WAIT message displays and the memory card is starting format e A COMPLETED message displays when finish formatting NOTE e All data will be deleted including protected ones Be sure to download important files to your computer before formatting Resetting to Default Settings You can reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default 1 Set the camera to the Setup Menu 2 Press d or to select RESET ALL E then press or the SET button to launch the submenu 3 Press or F to select YES then press the SET button to reset all settings NOTE e The following settings do not change with this procedure e Date Time setting
7. The digital camera is equipped with internal memory If the memory card is not inserted in the camera all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory If the memory card is inserted images and movie clips are stored on the memory card DCF Protocol The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the directory structure for the memory card Images that are taken by a DCF camera can be viewed on DCF compatible cameras from other manufacturers 13 Setting the Date and Time When the camera is first turned on the date and time setting will not be correct So before using be sure to set date and time SETUP MENU 1 3 ESI AUTO REVIEW 3 SEC Brae POWER SAVE 1 MIN MA TIM 1 Press the MENU button using or l to select SETUP Wi and press the SET button 2 Press d or to select DATE amp TIME 7 then Sa DATE 8 TIN press or the SET button to launch the Date 82 DATE amp TIME Taneccerden EE Wy LANGUAGE ENGLISH y SELECT m EXIT 3 Press d or to change the value of the highlighted field Press 4 or to highlight NS another field A 4 After adjusting the settings press the SET or the 2008 12725 ie MENU button to apply the setting YY MM DD gt gt SELECT OK NOTE If you hold down or you can change the value quickly For printing images with Date amp Time lf the batteries are removed for about two days the Da
8. batteries 1 Slide the battery cover open 2 Insert two AA size alkaline batteries with the positive and negative poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery room 3 Slide the battery cover closed Low Battery Indicator A low battery indicator appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly exhausted Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low batteries indicator appears CAUTION Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used batteries according to the instructions Do not use manganese batteries Manganese batteries cannot supply sufficient power to support camera operation e Replace all batteries at the same time Never mix old and new batteries e Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan on using it for more than two weeks o The camera body may feel warm after extended use This is normal Inserting a Memory Card You can use SD Card or MMC Card with this digital camera The memory card slot is located beneath the battery cover adjacent to the battery compartment 1 Be sure that the camera Is turned off 2 Slide the battery cover and open it 3 Insert the card with the label facing up and the arrow pointing in 4 Close the battery cover To remove the memory card gently press on the edge of the card and release it Pull the card out and close the battery cover About Camera Memory
9. different light sources such as sunlight incandescent tungsten lighting or fluorescent lighting Automatically corrects white balance Ideal for general photography Adjusts for bright sun conditions or natural light conditions e lt a Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions Corrects the orange hue of household light bulbs Ideal for indoor photos under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash Adjusts for fluorescent lighting Corrects the green hue of fluorescent lighting Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent lighting without a flash For more accurate adjustment or when the light source Cannot be specified NOTE oint the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for which you want to set the white balance and then press the SET button Setting the ISO With the initial settings the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the subject Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically ISO 50 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent 28 NOTE e Higher ISO speeds increase the image noise To take clean images use as low an ISO speed as possible Setting the Exposure Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect indo
10. e Language setting e TV out setting Making Connections Connecting the Camera to a TV Images displayed on the camera s monitor screen can also be displayed on a television 1 Use the included audio video cable to connect the camera to the ITV set 2 Set the TV input signal to Video In Refer to the documentation included with your TV for more information 3 Everything that would normally appear on the camera s LCD screen such as photo and video clip playback slide shows and image or video capture appears on the TV NOTE e The camera LCD screen turns off automatically during video output 43 Connecting the Camera to a PC There are two ways to download files from the camera s internal memory or memory card to a computer e by inserting the memory card into a card reader e by connecting the camera to a computer using the included USB cable Using the Card Reader 1 Eject the memory from the camera and insert it in a card reader that is connected to a computer 2 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click the removable drive icon that represents the memory card 3 Copy images from the card into a directory of your choice on the computer s hard disk NOTE e If you are using a PC card reader with a notebook computer first insert the memory card into the PC card adapter optional and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer s PC card slot Connecting the Camer
11. not dispose of cold and seemingly flat batteries because these batteries may work again at room temperature Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union K This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of with your other household waste Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic equipment The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment For more information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling please contact your local city office your household waste disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product Declaration of Conformity We herewith confirm the following designated product DC 630 has been tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the low of members states relating to the EMC Directive 89 336 EEC amended by 92 31 EEC amp 93 68 EEC For the evaluation regarding to the electromagnet compatibility the following standards were applied EN 55022 1998 A1 2000 A2 2003 Class B EN 61000 3 2 edition 2 2000 EN 61000 3 3 1995 A1 2001 EN 55024 1998 A1 2001 A2 200
12. playing back press to fast forward or press 4 to rewind it Press the shutter to capture the still image from the movie clip while it had paused 32 Playing Back Sounds Set the camera to the Playback mode Press M or l to select the audio clip that you want to playback Press the SET button to start playing the audio clip Press the MENU button to stop the audio clip or press the SET button to pause it When audio clip paused press the SET button again to resume BWN FP Recording a Voice Memo You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode 2 Press 4 or l to select a still image that you want to add a voice memo 3 Press the MENU button using l or to select z VOICE MEMO E and press the SET button 2005 12 25 15 15 e If the image already has the voice memo recorded the E appears on the LCD monitor The new recording will replace the previous one 4 Press the SET button to start recording for 30 seconds or press the MENU button to cancel it 5 Press the SET button again to end recording NOTE e The voice memo cannot be added to a movie clip or a protected image e You cannot delete only the voice memo When you delete the image the attached voice memo is also deleted CO S S A Y A Y Playing Back a Voice Memo 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode 2 Press M or to select the image that has the voice memo
13. the VERTICAL 3 SET button AC 5 Press the SET button to confirm the change or press the MENU button to cancel e The rotated image will be saved as a new file name N Changing the Image Size The resolution of still images that had already been recorded can be changed 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode Press 4 or to select the image you want to resize 3 Press the MENU button then press or to select N RESIZE ia 4 Press d or to select an option and then press the SET button e The resized image will be saved as a new file name See 36 Setting the DPOF The Digital Print Order Format DPOF setting allows you to select images on the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible printer 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode 2 Press the MENU button using or l to select DPOF oo and press the SET button 3 Press d or to select SINGLE then press the SET button AS 4 Press or l to select the image you want to print out and the SET button 5 Press d or to specify the number of copies e The number of copies can be set from O to 30 e To cancel this image DPOF setting set the number of copies to 0 6 Press and then press d or to set or cancel the date stamp
14. the camera to the Setup Menu PO sounbs English 2 Press amp or to select LANGUAGE 09 then ES AUTO REVIEW Francais press or the SET button to launch the submenu A power SAVE Espa ol 3 Press amp or to select a language and press or DATE amp TIME Portugu s E the SET button to apply the setting Es JUANGUAGESS taino v 4 Press the MENU button to close the menu tt SELECT OR Resetting the File Numbers Use this function if the camera experiences a Folder cannot be created error or if you want to restart numbering for example after erasing all files Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are downloaded to a computer Safina Store the latest used file number no matter deleting files or inserting a new memory card Reset file numbering each time the memory card is changed About the Folder amp File Name The digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory card that it uses to organize still images movie clips and other information Folder Structure Folder name begins with a 3 digit number from 100 to a pal F 999 and followed by DICAM each folder holds up to E 100DICAM i i miscia RS 9999 files If new files are made a new folder named ira in sequence will be made automatically Ei DECIODOS JPG 6 DECI0004 A YI 6 DECIONOS WAY 101DICAM 102DICAM B Misc E AUTERINT MEE
15. 3 IEC 61000 4 2 1995 A1 1998 A2 2001 IEC 61000 4 3 2002 A1 2002 IEC 61000 4 4 1995 A1 2001 A2 2001 IEC 61000 4 5 1995 A1 2001 IEC 61000 4 6 2004 IEC 61000 4 8 1993 A1 2001 IEC 61000 4 11 1994 A1 2001 The device is marked with CE Logo FCC Compliance and Advisory 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 unsatisfactory operation This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral 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 communication 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 e Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver e Connect the equi
16. Normal 80cm Infinity Macro W bcm 1m T 50cm 1m F 2 8 4 8 8 1 2000 sec Still Image JPEG EXIF 2 2 compatible DCF compatible Support DPOF Video AVI Audio WAV Still Image 3264x2448 Interpolation 2816x2112 2 84x1856 3 2 2304x1728 1600x1200 640x480 Video 640x480 320x240 160x120 Portrait Landscape Night Scene Kids Beach amp Snow Backlight Sunset Close up Text Sports Fireworks Auto ISO 50 ISO 100 ISO 200 Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent H Fluorescent L Custom 2EV to 2EV in 1 3 step Center weighted Multi Spot 4 images at one shot 6M 3 2 4M 2M VGA 2 sec 10 sec Double Auto Red eye reduction Always on Slow sync Always off Black amp White Sepia Negative Art Mosaic 16 MB internal memory SD MMC slot NTSC PAL 2x AA battery Aperture Shutter File Format Resolution Scene Mode Sensitivity White Balance Exposure Control Metering Burst Self timer Flash Photo Effect Storage TV system Power Supply AA rechargeable Ni MH batter X2 optional AC power adaptor 3 3V optional Ambient Operating 0 C to 40 C temperature Storage 20 to 60 C Built in Microphone Speaker Built in 89 x 60 5 x 28 1 Max 32 7 lens LCD mm Camera Body w o battery Approx 140 g These specifications are subject to change without notice 50 Customer care More informati
17. Protecting Files Files stored on your camera or on a memory card can be protected to prevent accidental deletion PROTECT 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode SINGLE e Press the MENU button then press i or l to LCOK ALL a select PROTECT Om MEEVCK ALL 2 Press d or to select SINGLE and then press 2 the SET button oi en e 3 Press or to select the file you want to protect A Press the SET button to protect the file or press the MENU button to cancel e When the file is locked the m displays on the LCD monitor lt a SET On MENU gt 5 Repeat step 4 5 to protect images EONS 15 15 Hint To unlock the file press the SET button again in step 5 The n will disappear and the file is unlocked e To lock unlock all files at a time Set the camera to the Playback mode _ Press the MENU button then press 4 or to select PROTECT On Press d or to select LOCK ALL or UNLOCK ALL and press the SET button e A confirmation message appears Press the SET button to lock or unlock all files or press the MENU button to cancel 35 Editing Images Rotating Still Images The still images can be rotated by various degrees 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode Press 4 or l to select the image you want to rotate 3 Press the MENU button then press or l to select Si RIGHT 90 a LEFT 90 4 ROTATE 11 f ozon 4 Press d or to select an option and then press
18. TS e o E a eee ee ere 45 INSTALLING THE SOFTWARE a A a ends saan tease 46 INSTALTING THE SOPTWARE DRIVER at di ia 47 INSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 6 SEBA Cu ld e a nn ennan 47 INSTALLING VIDEO STUDIO 7 SE MA a Claes anana nannan anan 47 SING TE SORMUVARE E E II II A SA 48 AFPENDIX rnaen aa ains 49 TROVBLESAOO INC tata EE A EDE EE EEE E EE tenida 49 AIE ENE Sa ona 50 Getting Started Standard Accessories Camera USB cable Soft case Strap 2XAA batteries Software Installation CD ROM User s manual Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown ATAR A AS N NOTE e Donot swing the camera when carrying by the wrist strap Using the Soft Case When not using the digital camera keep it in the soft case for protection Names of Parts Top Power button Self times lamp Lens Microphone Strap ring Bottom Battery cover Tripod socket 10 Back Zoom W button Thumbnail e Zoom T button EN Digital zoom LA O Play mode button 9 MENU button LCD monitor 5 function button Mode button Operation lamp DISP button Side USB connector Video out terminal 5 function button 1 5 Flash Right button 0 N SET ADJ Self timer Continue Down button Inserting the Batteries The camera is powered by two AA size alkaline batteries or rechargeable Ni MH min 1600 mAh 1 2V
19. User manual AGFA Thank you for purchasing this DC 630 digital camera Please read these operating instructions carefully in order to use the product correctly Keep the instructions in a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later Disclaimer We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product Liability Law for damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of inappropriate handling of the product or its accessories or by their operational failure and by their use We reserve the right to make changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice Warning Never try to open the camera or to take it apart This will invalidate all guarantee claims Using Your Batteries For best performance and prolonged battery life we recommend the use of AA lithium or rechargeable Ni MH batteries Extending battery life The following functions use up a great deal of battery power and should therefore only be used occasionally o Excessive use of flash a Editing images on the camera display e Using the camera display as a view finder The battery life can be affected by soiling Please clean the contacts with a clean and dry cloth before putting the batteries in the camera Battery performance drops at temperatures below 5 C 41 F If you use the camera at low temperatures you should have replacement batteries to hand and ensure they do not get too cold Please note you should
20. a to a Computer with a USB Cable 1 Install the USB software driver included with the bundled CD ROM 2 Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer s USB port 3 Turn on the camera A The LCD screen turns off when the connection to the computer has been successfully completed 5 Open My Computer or Windows Explorer A Removable Disk appears in the drive list 6 Double click the Removable Disk icon to view Its contents 7 Files stored on camera are located in the folder name DCIM 44 NOTE You don t have to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection Refer to your computer s manual for information regarding the USB port location The camera will turn off automatically if the USB cable is disconnected Windows 98 98SE If this is the first time the camera has been connected to the computer Windows detects the camera as an Unknown device and automatically completes the required software installation Software Installation System Requirements Windows e PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz e Windows XP 2000 ME 985E 98 e Minimum 32 MB RAM e USB port e CD ROM drive e 800x600 pixels 16 bit color display compatible monitor Macintosh e Power Mac G3 or later e Mac OS 9 0 9 1 9 2 and OS X e Minimum 64 MB RAM e USB port e CD ROM drive e 800x600 pixels 16 bit color display compatible monitor Specifications are subject to change wit
21. ack Menu When a menu screen is displayed the arrow button and the SET button are used to make the desired settings 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu e The menu displays depends on whether you are in the Record mode or the Playback mode 2 Press M or l to select a menu item 3 Press dk or Y to change the setting e In playback menu press d or to select an option and then press the SET button to display a confirmation screen or apply the setting A Press the MENU or the SET button to save the settings and close the menu e In playback menu press the MENU button to close the menu ADJ Menu You can quickly adjust the White Balance ISO Exposure in Record mode 1 Press the SET button to display the menu e When movie recording only White Balance can be adjusted 2 Press d or Y to select a menu item Press 4 or l to select an option 4 Press the SET button to confirm the settings and close the menu Ud Setup Menu You can change the basic settings of the camera in Record mode and Playback mode 1 Press the MENU button to display the menu e The menu displays depends on whether you are in the Record mode or the Playback mode 2 Press or l to select SETUP NY and then press the SET button to display the Setup menu 3 Press d or to select a menu item and then press l or the SET button to launch the submenu 4 Press d or to select an option and press or the SET button to apply t
22. ation process The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to approx 4 times NOTE e Digital zoom is unavailable when recording movies 21 Using the Flash Press the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes A symbol appears On the LCD screen to indicate the flash mode The flash cannot be used when movie recording 1 Set the camera to the Record mode The flash function only used in still image shooting gt Bot n Flash 2 Press the ri button to change the flash mode Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require Auto flash Sa extra lighting Flash strobes to let the subject s eyes adjust to the flash be Red eye then fires again to take the actual image The digital camera reduction will detect the subject brightness and use the flash only when required Si Flash fires every time you take a photo regardless of Fi Always on ae dd lighting conditions SE Slow syne Flash fires with a slow shutter speed Always off The flash never fires even in dark situation 3 Shoot the image Flash st NOTE e The flash charging time may increase when the battery is low 2 Using the Self timer amp Burst Use the self timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the image is shot Use the burst to record four continuous still images shooting 1 Set the camera to the Record mode e This function onl
23. e creates the danger of fire and electric shoch e Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent accidents or damage to the camera e f you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera turn the power off immediately Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair Never attempt to repair the camera on your own e Use only the recommended power accessories Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating distortion of the equipment fire electrical shock or other hazards Table of Contents SAFETY INFORMATION toca te hatchet asco tambi att oats hatchet lesa bomba ate cae habla ula id arado Nacehetl scours hence dataset stan ido 4 TABLE OF CONT ENTS duien icc e e e ies ciel dient ala 5 GETING STAR PE ta tre i ei oros re Std deta nd a eee 8 STANDARD ACCESSOR IES ido 8 Attac nmng THO VVS SO GD A A AAA AAA an AAA eased AAA a 9 ASTON SOECES east 9 NAMES DE RAR a a a e O 10 INSERTING IHE BATES a ee e cin 12 LOW ATELY INDICIO sti A A ti AA ia 12 INSERTING A MEMORY CAD o eae 13 PAD OUT CAME I MOMON 2 das 13 LECET OLOCO A ee Re E ere a Ee ME aE eRe E ee ee ee ee eae ee eee 13 SE TRING THE DANTE AND TIMES eet denlaedinedd tide E TE E a ees 14 BASICORERA NON Sra cir e ie ee a ea aa 15 TORNING THE FOV RONAN AO rs 15 FOWET SAVING UCU OM NO aca 15 SWITCHING BETWEEN RECORD AND PLAYBACK sic tosiusticclasicishtes edintai tie abies See See
24. he setting 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu 17 Using the LCD monitor The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording adjust settings and replay Images LCD Screen Indicator In Recording 1 2 3 19 18 17 16 15 14 13 1 Mode icon 2 Flash 3 Macro A Self timer Burst 5 Zoom indicator 6 Battery 7 Storage media 8 Focus area 9 Shake warning E O Shots remaining 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 18 Shutter speed Aperture value Metering Exposure ISO White balance Sharpness Quality Resolution In Playback 9 6 3 2005 12 25 15 00 1 Mode icon 6 Storage media 2 Protect 7 Capture date amp time 3 Voice memo 8 DPOF 4 File number Total 9 Resolution 5 Battery Switching the Screen Display Press the DISP button changes the next display mode of the LCD monitor as shown below In Record mode In Playback mode 1 OSD on 4 OSD on 2 Guide line 5 OSD off 3 OSD off e Use the Guide line mode to compose images easily before shooting images e When the LCD display is not in OSD on press Macro Self timer Flash will change the display mode to OSD on automatically 19 Recording Recording Still Images 1 Hold the camera with both hands and make sure the camera is stable 2 Set the camera to the Record mode 3 Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take and press the shutter release button halfway e The focu
25. hout prior notice 45 Installing the Software The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with camera Insert the CD into your CD ROM drive The autorun menu appears Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic install VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Utilities User Manual Drivers Browse 00 Exit The following software is listed Install Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic Installs software for organizing and keeping track of you media Install VideoStudio 7 SE VCD Installs software for editing captured movies Utilities Installs several useful utilities fit viewing different types of media and installs the Adobe Acrobat Reader which enables you to read documents in PDF format User Manual Opens this user manual Drivers Installs camera drivers for Windows 98 98SE ME 2000 XP Browse CD Opens Windows Explorer and enables you to view the contents of the driver and software CD Click the items in the autorun menu to install the software NOTE lf the autorun menu does not appear automatically open the CD ROM in My Computer or Windows Explorer and double click the file named autorun exe to start the program You can also click Run in the Windows Startup menu enter D autorun exe where D is vour CD ROM drive letter in the text box and click OK Installing the Software Driver Windows 98 Second Edition requires the installation if the driver to use the camera as a mass storage device
26. ive use a new formatted correctly card The Flash is charge Wait for the flash to charge Memory is full Insert a new memory card The camera does not take pictures Image is not recorded when the shutter button is pressed The flash does not fire Image is blurry or out of focus Image is not displayed on the LCD monitor Recorded images are not Saved in memory Cannot transfer images to a computer after connecting the USB cable Flash is set to OFF The camera was moving when the image was Captured The subject was beyond the range within which the Camera can focus A memory card with non DCIF images recorded with other camera is loaded The camera was turned off powered down before the image was stored in memory USB driver is not installed 49 Set the flash to any mode except off Hold the camera steady when shooting picture Turn the Macro mode on it the subject is within 5 cm zoom out or 25 cm Zoom in Do not use Macro mode when shooting distant subjects This camera cannot display non DCIF images If the battery low indicator appears on the LCD monitor replace the battery immediately Install the USB driver before you connect the camera to a computer turn the camera on Specifications Sensor 6 0 megapixel CCD Size 1 2 5 inch Lens Focal length f 5 95 17 14mm 3X optical zoom 4X digital zoom LCD monitor 2 4 TFT color LCD Focus range
27. movie clips with audio 1 Set the camera to the Record mode e The LCD monitor displays the available recording time 2 Press the shutter to start recording 3 Press the shutter again to end recording e The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached NOTE e The voices of the movie clips are recorded from the microphone of the camera Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording e The White Balance is set and locked to the settings of the first frame Voices Recording You can record voices using this camera 1 Set the camera to the Record mode e The LCD monitor displays the available recording time 2 Press the shutter to start recording 3 Press the shutter again to end recording e The camera will stop recording automatically when the memory capacity has been reached NOTE e The voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera Be careful to avoid touching the microphone while recording 25 Setting the Recording Functions Using the Scene Mode You can select from various scene mode for specific shooting conditions 1 Set the camera to the Record mode eo Thescene mode function only used in still image shooting PROGRAM A 2 Press the SCN i button to show the Scene ES a Ly Dd gg cad I Mode screen 3 Use the arrow button to select a desired scene mode and press the SET button to confirm the setting Di
28. of current image 7 Press the SET button to apply the setting or press the MENU button to cancel 8 Repeat step 4 7 to set other images for printing 9 After you finished all image settings press the MENU button to apply it Hint e To set the DPOF setting for all images in a time select ALL in step 3 and press the SET button i e To reset all DPOF settings to initial default select RESET in step 3 and press the SET button 3 Playing a Slide Show You can set the camera to display images in a slide show 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode 2 Press the MENU button using or l to select SLIDE SEC SHOW 21 and press the SET button o o a 3 Use the arrow button to set the playback interval SET I MENU gt and repeat or not G2 2005 10 15 15 15 e You can set the interval between 1 10 seconds A Press the SET button to start the slideshow or press the MENU button to cancel e During the slideshow press the SET button to pause the slideshow and press the SET button again to resume Copying the Files You may want to copy the data from the camera s internal memory to the memory card for convenience 1 Be sure you had inserted a memory card to your digital camera 2 Set the camera to the Playback mode al 3 Press the MENU button using 4 or to select COPY SET oB MENU TO CARD Se and press the SET button PG 4 Press d or to select SINGLE then press the SET bu
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30. or lighting dark backgrounds and strong backlighting Setting the Metering There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera gives more importance to the values near the center SERES an ada based on readings from multiple ICI Selects an exposure ti on a single reading taken ICI Setting the Sharpness You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines The edges of the image are emphasized The edges will become sharp but noise may occur in the recording Image The edges of the image are sharp This is suitable for printing The edges of the image are softened This is suitable for editing images on PC 29 Setting the Photo Effect You can add special effects to your images in Record mode or in Playback mode of pa Add mosaic tiles to the images NOTE e The mosaic effect only can be set in playback mode Setting Date Stamp The Date Stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them Off Do not add the recorded date amp time to printed images Only add the recorded date to printed images Add the recorded date amp time to printed images 30 Playback Playing Back Images 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode i Hint 2 Press 4 to play back the previous e Holding down or scrolls images image press to play back the next high speed Mage AAA Using the Thumbnail When in Playback mode
31. pment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected e Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user s authority to operate the equipment When shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere been designated to be used with the installation of the product they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations Safety Information e Before using the camera please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly e Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight e Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way High voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers e Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people especially for young children Eye damage may result In particular remain at least one meter away from infants when using flash e Keep the camera away from water and other liquids Do not use the camera with wet hands Never use the camera in the rain or snow Moistur
32. recorded J e The image with a voice memo recorded shows Y on the LCD monitor 3 Press the SET button to play to voice memo 2005 12 25 19 15 33 4 Press the MENU button to stop the voice memo or press the SET button to pause it e When voice memo paused press the SET button again to resume Deleting Files Deleting a Single File Single image can be deleted using the Playback Menu or pressing the camera button WH 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode Press the MENU button then press i or l to E select DELETE UI ARE neat tt 2 Press d or to select SINGLE and then press the 2005 12 25 15 15 SET button 3 Press M or to select the image you want to delete 4 Press the SET button to delete the image or press the MENU button to cancel 5 Repeat step 4 5 to delete images e To quickly delete the current display image 1 Select the image you want to delete ws 2 Press the fy button to show a confirmation bar 3 Press the SET button to delete the current display image Deleting All Files You can use the Playback Menu to delete multiple files 1 Set the camera to the playback mode 2 Press the MENU button then press 4 or l to select DELETE W 3 Press M or to select ALL and then press the SET button 4 Press the SET button to delete all images or press the MENU button to cancel NOTE e The protect images cannot be deleted with the delete function
33. s area on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus e If the shutter speed is slow or the possibility that image may be blurred the shake o warning icon Y may appear on the LCD monitor To avoid it use a tripod to Stabilize the camera when recording images A Fully press the shutter release button to take an image e Make sure that your fingers or the wrist strap does not block the lens e When the shutter release button is pressed halfway down check the exposure value that appears on the LCD monitor to make sure that it is appropriate for the lighting conditions bn SS a ee 20 Using the Zoom Function Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom functions that allow you to zoom in Zoom W button on far away subjects or zoom out for a wide Thumbnail angle shot EEN Zoom T button A Digital zoom The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically im adjusting the lens of the camera The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process Press W to zoom out for a wide angle shot Press T to zoom in for a telephoto shot When the zoom lever is pressed the zoom bar ap pears on the LCD monitor When the optical zoom factor is at maximum Zooming stops temporarily Press the T again the camera switches to the digital Zoom automatically and zooming continues Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software interpol
34. splay e kd SELECT OK 4 4 SET Option Description Program All settings can be changed in this mode Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject Landscape Used for the wide scenic views Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery Night Scene Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids Beach amp Used for the beach or snow scenes Snow Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering fe MOM 26 F hn Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images Setting the Resolution and Quality You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more images Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose Resolution 2304x1 728 Suitable for printing on A4 paper A 1600x1200 Suitable for printing on A5 paper 640x480 Suitable for attaching to e mails or using in websites Quality Stores the image with an extremely low compression _ sta Stores the image with alow compression 2 Stores the image with normal compression Setting the Movie Size Movie clips can be shot with different size 640x480 Suitable for viewing on TV 320 320x240 Suitable for viewing on PC TT 160x128 Suitable for attaching to e mails or using in websites 27 Setting the White Balance Adjust the white balance to match
35. te amp Time setting will be lost In this case make these settings again 14 Basic Operations Turning the Power On and Off Power button 1 Press the POWER button to turn on the camera in the Record mode Or you can press the gt button to turn on the camera in the Playback mode 2 Press the POWER button again to turn the power off You can turn on the camera without the Start up and operating sound by pressing and holding the POWER or the L gt button over 1 5 seconds Play mode button Power Saving Function If the camera is turned off by Power Save feature press the POWER or the button to turn it on again The Power Save feature does not work in the following situation e Connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable e Connecting the camera with the AC adapter sold separate 15 Switching between Record and Playback You can switch between the Record mode and the Playback mode in following ways In Record mode e Press the MODE button to cycle through the still image shooting voice recording and movie recording e Press the L button to switch to the Playback mode LID AA D NOTE elf you switch to Playback mode the lens will q retract after approximately 10 seconds In Playback mode e Press the MODE or the L button switch to the previous used Record mode Play mode button 16 Using the Menus Recording Menu Playb
36. tton Press 4 or to select the image you want to copy to a card Press the SET button to start copy Repeat step 5 6 to copy other images Press the MENU button to complete the setting COON OY Ol Hint To copy all images to a memory card in a time select ALL in step 4 and press the SET button setup Settings Adjusting Sounds You can adjust the sound volume and set different sounds as the start up sound 1 Set the camera to the Setup Menu 2 Press dh or to select SOUNDS 1M and then press or the SET button to enter the a alll sounds Screen START UP SOUND 3 3 Use the arrow button to adjust the volume and select a desired start up sound lt gt SELECT OK 4 Press the SET or the MENU button to apply the setting 5 Press the MENU button to close the menu Setting Auto Review When Auto Review is enabled you can view an image for a few seconds after you have taken It Off The captured image will not automatically display after shooing shooting shooting Setting the Power Save For power consumption you can set your camera to turn off automatically for a period of time The power will turn off automatically after 1 minute The power will turn off automatically after 3 minutes The power will turn off automatically after 5 minutes 39 Setting the Language The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages SETUP MENU 1 3 1 Set
37. y used in still image shooting 2 Press the I button to change the settings Display Single shot Record a single image NS 2 SEC The shutter release will be delay for 2 seconds 10 SEC The shutter release will be delay for 10 seconds Double Record two images in a shot after pressing the shutter release button 10 and 12 seconds For capturing 4 images in succession 3 Shoot the image Each option automatically switches to single shot in the following situation e After each shot e When the mode switched e When the camera is turned off NOTE e When using the self timer function be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a level stable surface 23 Using the Macro mode Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects In macro mode you can focus on subjects b cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle zoomed out setting and 25 cm in the maximum telephoto Zoomed in setting 1 Set the camera to the Record mode e You can use the macro mode in still image shooting or movie recording Press the M button to enter the macro mode e The macro mode icon nf appears on the LCD monitor NO To leave the macro mode press the y button again Y Macro Ud NOTE Distances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface and the subject 24 Recording Movie Clips Your camera can record
38. you can view all your stored images in thumbnail format CIA oS Near 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode An Ee ie J5 2 Press the zoom lever W a thumbnail screen is displayed 3 gel 3 Use the arrow button to select the desired image and z RA press T or the SET button to show the selected O ae beet E 2009 4 2 EE image in full screen Vi ATI EA Wi Magnifying Still Images 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode see page 14 2 Press 4 or to select the image that you want to magnify or trimming 3 Press T to magnify the image and the central portion of the image is displayed You can use the arrow button to view different parts of the magnified image o Press the MENU button to return to the normal Size A Press the SET button to set the image trimming 5 Press the SET button again to trim the selected image and save it aS a new one Press the MENU button to cancel it NOTE e Only still images can be magnified and trimmed 31 Playing Back Movie Clips 1 Set the camera to the Playback mode 2 Press M or l to select the movie clip that you want to playback 3 Press the SET button to start the movie e The movie clip will play on the LCD monitor 4 Press the MENU button to stop the movie SS aoe or press the SET button to pause the movie e When movie clip paused press the SET button again to resume 5 i s Maen de SET I MENU m Hint During movie
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