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4.0 Megapixel
Digital Camera
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Preface About this manual This user manual has been designed to assist you to use the digital camera and take full advantage of its features. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright © Copyright 2004 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.
Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.
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Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction or if the camera is accidentally broken open, forward the product to an authorized service center for inspection. Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD Screen break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic equipment near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. The camera uses only AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly. Remove the batteries (and the memory card) from the camera if you are going to store the camera for extended periods. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing batteries. Insert batteries correctly. Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Do not immerse batteries in or expose to water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration, deformation, or leakage. Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash close to anyone's eyes. This can cause temporary damage to eyesight. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants - keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants' eyes. WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may exposure you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.
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Table of Contents Chapter 1 – Introduction _____________________________________________ 3 Package contents ............................................................................................. 4 Camera overview.............................................................................................. 5 Front view ............................................................................................. 5 Back view ............................................................................................. 6 Right view ............................................................................................. 7 Left View............................................................................................... 8 Using the LCD display ......................................................................................... 8 Switching the LCD on / off ........................................................................ 8 LCD icons.............................................................................................. 8
Chapter 2 – Getting started __________________________________________ 11 Attaching the hand strap ...................................................................................11 Inserting batteries .............................................................................................11 Inserting an SD/MMC card..................................................................................12 Turning the camera on / off ................................................................................13 Setting the date and time...................................................................................14 Setting the language.........................................................................................14 Installing the software ........................................................................................14
Chapter 3 – Taking still images or movie clips ___________________________ 16 Selecting the camera mode ...............................................................................16 Taking photographs ..........................................................................................16 Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys ....................................................16 Using the digital zoom.............................................................................17 Using the flash .......................................................................................17 Setting the resolution ..............................................................................17 Using the self-timer .................................................................................18 Using preset scene modes .......................................................................18 Adjusting camera settings using the menu .............................................................18 White balance ......................................................................................18 EV compensation ..................................................................................19 Special effect .......................................................................................20 Recording movie clips .......................................................................................20
Chapter 4 – Reviewing photos or movie clips ___________________________ 21 Reviewing photos / movie clips ............................................................................21 Full screen review...................................................................................21 Magnifying still images ............................................................................21 Adding / deleting a voice memo ..............................................................21 Thumbnail review...................................................................................22 Playing back movie clips .........................................................................22 Deleting photos or movie clips .............................................................................23 Locking photos or movie clips..............................................................................23 Viewing a slide show .........................................................................................24 Transferring photos or movie clips to an SD/MMC card..............................................24
Chapter 5 – Connecting to a PC or TV _________________________________ 25 Transferring files to a computer ............................................................................25 Viewing photos or movie clips on a TV...................................................................26 Selecting the TV setting ...........................................................................26
Appendix A – Error messages ________________________________________ 27 Appendix B – Troubleshooting________________________________________ 28
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Appendix C – Hardware specifications ________________________________ 29 Appendix D – FCC Statement ________________________________________ 30
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Chapter 1 – Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your 4 megapixel digital camera. Its sleek and trendy design along with various useful features and ease of use make the camera a very convenient tool in point-and-shoot photography. The camera provides high resolution and excellent quality along with a 4X digital zoom feature. You can capture still images as well as movie clips and also record voice memos for your digital photos. The LCD display provides an easy way to preview as well as review your images or movie clips. The camera supports flash control, preset scene modes, and self-timer mode to enable you to click pictures in all types of environments. This chapter describes the features and components of the camera, and provides instructions on getting started to capture pictures or movie clips. Features •
Powerful digital zoom (4x)
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4.1 megapixel high resolution CCD
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Up to 2272 x 1704 image resolution
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Video (MPEG movie) capture resolution of 320x240, 15 fps
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Optical fixed focus lens
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Flash modes: Auto / On / Off / Red-eye reduction
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Preset scene modes: Auto / Night-shoot / Sport / Backlit
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Self-timer mode
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Full screen or thumbnail review modes
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1.5-inch LCD color display
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USB 2.0 interface
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Built-in 16 MB flash memory
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Extra memory provided by SD/MMC card slot
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Built-in microphone and speaker
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Dedicated video button to record movie clips
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Stylish design with internal power control using sliding door switch
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Power-on music
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Package contents Your digital camera package contains the following components. Check to make sure all items are included. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact an authorized service center for assistance.
1. Quick start guide 2. Warranty card 3. Hand strap 4. Two (2) AA alkaline batteries (Included for testing only, NiMH rechargeable batteries are recommended for normal use) 5. Installation CD-ROM 6. Digital camera 7. Audio / Video (AV) cable 8. USB cable
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Camera overview
Camera overview The various views of the digital camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment to review these illustrations and become familiar with the terms used in this manual.
Front view
1. Shutter button: Press this button to capture still images. 2. Photo sensor: The light sensor detects the amount of surrounding light and adjusts the automatic flash setting accordingly. 3. Self-timer LED (red): This LED indicates self-timer mode and blinks when you take pictures using the self-timer. 4. Video button: Press this button to record movie clips. 5. Built-in flash: Use the flash to take pictures in low light conditions and to remove unwanted shadows in bright conditions. 6. Viewfinder: Use the viewfinder to frame your shot instead of the LCD screen and conserve power. 7. Microphone: Use the built-in microphone to record sound for movie clips and voice memos. 8. Speaker: The built-in speaker enables you to listen to audio while playing back voice memos or movie clips. 9. AV OUT and USB port cover: The cover houses the AV OUT and USB ports. 10. Lens and internal lens cover: The lens focuses the light onto the digital image capturing circuitry. For the best picture quality, care should be taken to ensure it remains free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches. The internal lens cover protects the lens from dust or damage, and can be closed by the sliding door power switch. 11. Tripod connector: Use the tripod connector to fix the camera to a tripod. This optional accessory is used to hold the camera still. It is especially useful for taking low light night images.
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Digital Camera User Manual 12. Sliding door power switch: Slide this switch to turn the digital camera on or off. This switch also controls the internal lens cover.
Back view
1. Viewfinder: Use the viewfinder to frame your shot instead of the LCD screen and conserve power. 2. Power LED (green): Indicates the power status of the camera. This LED blinks when the camera performs a self-check at startup, or while saving images / movie clips on the internal memory or SD/MMC card. Once the camera is on, the power LED is always on. 3. Video button: Press this button to record movie clips. 4. Zoom out / thumbnail button: Use the zoom out button to zoom out on your subject while in capture mode. In playback mode, use this button to zoom out and switch between thumbnail review and full-screen modes. 5. Shutter button: Press this button to capture still images. 6. Zoom in button: Use the zoom in button to zoom in on your subject while in capture mode. In playback mode, use this button to zoom in on a photo and magnify its details. 7. Hand strap eyelet: Holds the hand strap of the camera for easy carrying. 8. Battery / Memory card compartment: The cover opens to allow access to the battery chamber as well as the memory card slot. The battery chamber accommodates two AA NiMH rechargeable or alkaline batteries. The memory card slot holds a SD or MMC Card to store images. 9. Mode button: Use the mode button to switch between capture and playback modes. 10. MENU button: Use the MENU button to enter the setup menu.
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Camera overview 11. Five-way button: The five-way button functions as a navigation tool to move through images, movie clips, or menu items. The button also provides additional functionality of starting playback, setting the flash, self-timer, image resolution, and deleting files as shown in the table below: Button
Function
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Moves to higher level item or sets image resolution.
◄/
Moves to previous item or enables the self-timer.
►/
Moves to next item or sets the flash.
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Moves to lower level item or deletes the current file after image capture. Sets the scene mode while capturing still images.
OK
Turns LCD on or off in capture mode. Press this button to confirm selection of an item in the menu and to start playback of a voice memo or movie clip in playback mode.
12. LCD screen: Use the LCD screen to preview or play back photos and movie clips. While in the setup menu, use the LCD screen to view configuration details and adjust the camera settings.
Right view
1. Speaker: The built-in speaker enables you to listen to audio while playing back voice memos or movie clips. 2. AV OUT port: Connect AV cable here to use the television to preview your pictures. 3. USB Port: Use the USB port to connect the camera to a PC and view or transfer photos or movie clips.
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Left View
1. Hand strap eyelet: Holds the hand strap of the camera for easy carrying. 2. Battery compartment: Accommodates two AA NiMH rechargeable or alkaline batteries. 3. Memory card slot: Holds a SD or MMC Card to store images.
Using the LCD display The LCD screen on the back of your digital camera functions as a viewfinder, enabling you to preview images or movie clips before capture. It displays various icons indicating the camera settings. In addition, it also enables you to adjust the camera settings through the on-screen menu. The LCD screen icons vary according to the mode of operation.
Switching the LCD on / off Turn on the camera first (See page 13). To switch off the LCD, press the OK button. The display is turned off. Press the OK key to turn the LCD on again.
LCD icons The LCD screen shows a number of icons for capture and playback modes as described in the following sections, with a description of the icons.
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Using the LCD display
LCD in capture mode
Description 1
SD/MMC card loaded in the camera
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Preset scene mode – Night shot, Sports, Backlit
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Self-timer active
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Image resolution – 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
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Zoom slider – indicates level of zoom
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Battery status – full, 10-30% capacity, less than 10%, empty. If this indicator is blinking, the camera will turn off in 3 seconds.
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EV (exposure value) compensation value – 2EV, 1.5EV, 1EV, 0.5EV, 0, -0.5EV, -1.0EV, -1.5EV, -2EV
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White balance (WB) setting – Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Bulb
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Flash status – On, Off, Red-eye reduction, Auto
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Number of images remaining can be saved at this resolution
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LCD in playback mode
Description 1
SD/MMC card loaded in the camera and playing files from the card
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File locked
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Still image with voice memo
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Movie clip
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Current file number / total number of files
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Previous image or movie clip
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Battery status – full, 10-30% capacity, less than 10%, empty. If this indicator is blinking, it means that the camera will turn off in three seconds.
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Image resolution or total length of movie clip
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Next image or movie clip
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Chapter 2 – Getting started This chapter describes how to set up and prepare your camera before you start using it to capture pictures or movie clips. Attach the hand strap, insert batteries and the SD/MMC card to prepare your camera and adjust its settings as described below.
Attaching the hand strap To insert the hand strap into the loop on the side of the camera, do the following: 1. Thread the short loop of the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet. 2. Thread the long end of the strap through the short loop. 3. Pull the long end of the strap tight to complete the attachment.
Inserting batteries For performance and economy use Ni-MH rechargeable batteries with your new camera. To install or replace the batteries, do the following: 1. Slide the battery / memory card compartment cover on the side of the camera downward in the direction of the arrow.
2. Open the cover.
3. Insert the batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive and negative ends are properly oriented, as indicated by the battery polarity labels in the battery chamber.
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Digital Camera User Manual 4. Close the cover.
5. Snap the battery cover into place by sliding it upward in the direction of the arrow shown.
Inserting an SD/MMC card The camera offers two options for storing images / movie clips. •
Internal memory: 16 MB NAND flash memory (including program space area)
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External SD/MMC card (optional): You can store as many images / movie clips as you like depending on the capacity of the memory card and image resolution.
NOTE: The SD/MMC card is an optional accessory. When the card is inserted, only the SD/MMC card is used to store your pictures or movie clips. For more information about how to transfer images or movies from the internal memory to the SD card, refer to page 24.
To install a memory card, do the following: 1. Turn the camera off and slide the battery / memory card compartment cover on the side of the camera downward in the direction of the arrow shown.
2. Open the cover.
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Turning the camera on / off 3. Insert the SD/MMC card with its notched corner towards the upper edge of the camera (gold circuitry on the card facing the back of the camera). Press down on the card to the level of the slot and it will be held in place.
4. Close the cover.
5. Snap the battery cover into place by sliding it upward in the direction of the arrow shown.
To remove the memory card, press the SD/MMC card gently into the slot and release the card. The card pops upward and can be easily removed.
Turning the camera on / off The camera's stylish design offers a unique way of turning your camera on / off. Your camera has a sliding door switch, which not only controls power but also operate the internal lens cover. •
To turn the camera on, slide the door on the front of the camera in the direction shown. The lens cover is opened and the power LED on the back of the camera blinks while the camera performs a self-check. The startup screen is displayed on the LCD screen. Once the camera is ready, the power LED remains lit and you can capture images or movie clips.
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To turn off the camera, slide the door switch in the opposite direction. The lens cover is closed and the camera is switched off after any operations in process are completed.
Lens cover
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NOTE: Your digital camera has a power saving feature that turns off the camera in order to conserve power. In the capture mode, the LCD is turned off if there is no action for 1 minute. Press the OK button to turn the LCD on. If there is no action for 1.5 minutes, the camera is completely turned off. Slide the power switch to close the lens cover.
Setting the date and time To set the camera's date and time before using it, do the following: 1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in capture mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select DATE/TIME. 4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to move between the year, month, date, hour and minute fields. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to increase or decrease the values for each of these fields. 5. After the date and time are set as desired, press the OK button to save your settings. 6. Press the MENU button to exit.
Setting the language Your digital camera can display text in English, Spanish, French, German, Italian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, and Japanese. To set the display language, do the following: 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select LANGUAGE. 4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to select the desired language. 5. Press the OK button to set the language. 6. Press the MENU button to exit.
Installing the software The software CD provided in your camera package contains the following items: •
ULEAD PhotoExplorer 8.0 SE: Photo imaging software. This is the all-in-one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners or anyone who strives to effectively handle digital media.
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ULEAD Cool 360: Movie clip editing and viewing software. It lets you transform a series of photos quickly and easily into 360° panoramic scenes or images for delivery via e-mail, the Web or in MS Office documents.
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Adobe Acrobat Reader: PDF reader
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User manual (PDF format): Information about your digital camera and its operation.
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Driver for Windows 98SE: Be sure to install this BEFORE using the USB cable to connect your camera for the first time to your PC running Windows 98SE.
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Installing the software Insert the CD into the CD-ROM drive of your PC and the auto run feature displays the camera software installation menu. Click the desired item and installation starts. Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the installation. If the CD does not auto run on your system you may access the CD by double clicking the drive MY COMPUTER menu on your computer’s desktop screen. To view the user manual, navigate to the CD drive on your PC using Windows Explorer or a similar file manager program. Double click the PDF file to view the manual in the language of your choice. Install Adobe Acrobat Reader if you do not have it on your system in order to view the manual.
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Chapter 3 – Taking still images or movie clips This chapter shows you how to take pictures or record movie clips with your digital camera. You can customize the camera settings using the camera buttons as well as the system menu as described in this chapter.
Selecting the camera mode Your digital camera has two modes. •
Capture mode: Use this mode to capture still images or record movie clips.
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Playback mode: Use this mode to review and play back your files, view a slide show, and to record a voice memo.
Use the MODE button to switch between the capture and playback modes.
Taking photographs Use this procedure to quickly capture a still image. 1. Turn on the camera and ensure that it is in capture mode. 2. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot while pointing the lens at the subject. 3. Press the shutter button all the way down to capture your image. 4. The camera returns to the capture mode and the LCD displays the preview screen again. NOTE: You can delete unwanted files later by using the Delete function in the setup menu. See page 23 for more details.
Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys You can use the various features of your digital camera to enhance the quality of the images as described in the following sections.
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Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys
Using the digital zoom Your digital camera is equipped with a 4x digital zoom. The zoom level can be varied from 1x to 4x by using the zoom in and zoom out buttons as follows: 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Use the LCD screen to frame your shot while pointing the lens at the subject. 3. Press the zoom in button to take a close-up of the subject for more details and a narrow field of view. Alternatively, press the zoom out button to take a wider shot with fewer details. 4. Proceed to capture the image as described in Taking photographs on page 16. NOTE: The zoom setting is preserved even after the image is captured. Use the zoom out button to zoom out completely before using the flash, self-timer, or preset scene modes.
Using the flash The built-in flash of your digital camera can be adjusted for various light conditions. Press the ► button repeatedly to select the desired flash setting as shown below: Icon
Description Forced off – In this mode, the flash is disabled. Auto – The camera senses whether the flash is needed by detecting the amount of ambient light. Forced on – The flash is enabled, regardless of the ambient light. Red-eye reduction – The flash fires twice to reduce the redeye effect.
NOTE: The image may be overexposed when you shoot bright scenes by using forced flash.
Setting the resolution The resolution setting changes the resolution and quality of the still images captured by the camera. Press the ▲ button repeatedly to select the desired resolution: Icon
Description 4 star – 2272 x 1704 3 star – 2272 x 1704 2 star – 1600 x 1200 1 star – 640 x 480
The higher the quality, the clearer your picture will be. However, at the same time the image file size will be larger, taking more time to send via email, and fewer pictures can be stored in memory. Choose the setting that best matches the intended use for your life.
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Using the self-timer The self-timer option gives you the ability to take hands-free photos, such as selfportraits or group photos as well as movie clips as follows: 1. Position the camera on a stable surface (such as a tripod) and frame the shot. 2. Press the ◄ button to enable the self-timer. The self-timer icon appears on the LCD screen. 3. Press the shutter button to capture an image or the video button to record a movie clip. A 10-second delay begins immediately. During this period, the self-timer LED blinks slowly for the first 7 seconds and then quickly for the last 3 seconds. The LCD screen displays the countdown. When the delay ends, the camera takes the picture. NOTE: To cancel the self-timer, press the ◄ button again. To cancel the selftimer after the shutter button has been pressed, press any of camera’s keys.
Using preset scene modes The camera offers three preset modes to enable you to take pictures with a fixed focus. Press the ▼ key to select the correct mode according to the ambient light and subject. Icon None
Description Normal – This is the normal mode of operation. Night shoot – Choose this mode when taking pictures at night or under very poor light conditions. Put the camera on a stable surface or use a tripod to hold the camera steady and take a clear picture. Sport – Use this mode when taking consecutive shots of moving objects such as an athlete running. Backlit – Use this mode when background lighting is stronger than your subject.
Adjusting camera settings using the menu You can also adjust more settings of your camera using the setup menu. Refer to the following sections to learn how to adjust the white balance, EV compensation, quick review, and special effect settings.
White balance Change the preset white balance setting to suit the lighting conditions in which the picture is taken. Icon
AUTO
Description AUTO – This is the normal mode of operation where the white balance is adjusted automatically. You can use the AUTO setting to obtain the optimum image brightness (exposure) when the subject is much brighter or darker than the background. Sunny – Choose this mode when taking pictures when shooting outdoors or brightly lit surroundings. Cloudy – Use this mode when shooting in poorly lit or cloudy surroundings.
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Adjusting camera settings using the menu
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Description Fluorescent – Use this mode for shooting under fluorescent lamps. Bulb – Use this mode for shooting under normal room lights.
1. Turn the camera on and make sure that it is in capture mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select WHITE BALANCE. 4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to select the desired White Balance setting. 5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
EV compensation The exposure value (EV) refers to the amount of light that is allowed to enter the camera. The EV compensation is expressed as a single number that is used by the digital camera to calculate the correct combination of aperture and shutter speed for producing optimum quality pictures. Setting a higher EV compensation value will over-expose a shot while setting a lower value will under-expose a shot. Exposure can be adjusted from –2.0 to +2.0. The value is shown on the LCD display. To change the EV compensation value, do the following: 1. Turn the camera on and make sure that it is in capture mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select EV COMPENSATION. 4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to increase or decrease the EV value. 5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
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Special effect Your digital camera also provides three special effects that enable you to capture still images in normal, sepia, or black and white modes. The following special effects are available: Icon
Description
NORMAL
This is the normal mode of operation.
B&W
Select this effect to capture black and white images.
SEPIA
Select this effect to capture images in sepia tones.
To select a special effect, do the following: 1. Turn the camera on and make sure that it is in capture mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select SPECIAL EFFECT. 4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to select the desired effect. 5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. 6. Press the MENU button to exit the menu.
Recording movie clips The movie mode allows you record MPEG movie clips on your camera's internal memory or SD/MMC memory card. To record a movie clip, do the following:
Record icon
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Use the viewfinder or the LCD screen to frame your shot while pointing the lens at the subject. 3. Press the Video button to begin recording. 4. During recording, the record icon appears on the LCD screen along with the time remaining for recording. 5. To stop recording, press the Video button again. 6. The camera returns to the capture mode and the LCD displays the preview screen again. NOTES: !
The zoom, flash, self-timer, and the preset scene buttons are disabled while recording movie clips.
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Recording is stopped automatically when the memory card is full.
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Chapter 4 – Reviewing photos or movie clips One benefit of digital cameras is that you can immediately review the pictures or movie clips you just took. This chapter describes how to review your digital images or movie clips.
Reviewing photos / movie clips To view the pictures that you have stored in internal memory or on the SD/MMC Card, turn on the camera and slide the mode switch to playback mode. NOTES: !
In playback mode, the first frame of movie clips is displayed in full screen or thumbnail mode.
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When a SD/MMC card is inserted, the LCD screen displays only the files stored on the card. If a SD/MMC card is not present, the LCD screen displays the files stored in the internal memory.
Full screen review
Voice memo icon
The default playback method is to show each individual picture one at a time at full screen size. Press the ◄ and ► buttons to browse through the still images or movie clips you've taken. If a still image has a voice memo as indicated by the voice memo icon, press the OK button to play the voice memo. Press the OK button to stop playing the voice memo.
Magnifying still images You can also use the zoom in button to view a picture in more detail. The default zoom setting is 1.0X. Press the zoom in button to increase the zoom ratio to 2.0X or 4.0X. Press the zoom out button to decrease the zoom ratio. The magnified image is initially centered on the LCD. To pan the view and see different parts of the magnified image, press the ◄, ►, ▲, and ▼ keys. The image is moved in 1/8 step. The left upper corner shows the thumbnail image along with the zoom area highlighted.
Adding / deleting a voice memo To add a voice memo to a still image, do the following: 1. Select the desired image in full screen review mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select VOICE MEMO. 4. If the DELETE option is grayed out, press OK to start recording voice memo and press OK again to stop recording. If the ADD option is grayed out, press OK 21
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Digital Camera User Manual to delete existing voice memo. 5. The voice memo icon in playback mode indicates an image with a voice memo.
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The VOICE MEMO option is grayed out (unavailable) for movie clips, if the file is locked, or if there are no files in memory.
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The ADD option is grayed out (unavailable) if a still image already has a voice memo. Use the DELETE option to delete the voice memo before recording a new one.
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The DELETE option is grayed out if the still image has no voice memo attached to it.
Thumbnail review If you press the zoom out button when the zoom ratio is at 1x (default), the camera switches to thumbnail review mode. In thumbnail review mode, up to nine pictures are shown on the LCD simultaneously. Use the ▲, ▼, ◄, and ► buttons to cycle through the thumbnails. To return to full screen review, select the photo you want to view and press the OK button. The selected picture will expand to fill the entire LCD Screen. NOTE: If an SD/MMC card is inserted, the thumbnail mode displays only the files on the card and not on the internal memory. If a SD/MMC card is not present, the LCD screen displays the files stored in the internal memory.
Playing back movie clips To view movie clips, do the following: 1. Use the ◄ or ► keys in playback mode to locate a video file in full screen or thumbnail review modes. 2. Press the OK button to start playing back the video file. 3. The LCD screen displays the playback status as well as elapsed playing time. 4. Press the OK button again to stop playback.
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Movie clip icon
Deleting photos or movie clips
Deleting photos or movie clips You can delete a single image or movie clip, all files, or format the memory card using the DELETE function in the playback menu. This allows you to delete unwanted files immediately without transferring them to the computer. The following options are available in the DELETE menu: Icon
Description
THIS
Select this option to delete the selected image or movie clip.
ALL
Select this option to delete all images or movie clips except the locked files.
FORMAT
Use this option to format the SD/MMC or internal memory card and remove all files including locked files.
To delete unwanted photos or movie clips, do the following: 1. Select the desired file in full screen review mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select DELETE. 4. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to select the desired option as listed in the table above. 5. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. A confirmation message is displayed. Select YES to confirm your selection. 6. Press the OK button again to continue the delete/format operation. The selected files get deleted.
Locking photos or movie clips To lock images or movie clips in order to prevent them from being deleted, do the following: 1. Select the desired file in full screen review mode. 2. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 3. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select PROTECT. 4. If the REMOVE option is grayed out, press the OK button to lock the current file. If the THIS option is grayed out, press the OK button to unlock the current file. 5. The selected file gets locked or unlocked.
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The THIS option is grayed out (unavailable) if the file is already locked. Use the REMOVE option to remove the lock if necessary.
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The REMOVE option is grayed out (unavailable) if the file is not presently locked.
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Viewing a slide show You can view a slide show of all your images and movie clips as follows: 1. In playback mode, press the MENU button to display the menu. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select SLIDE SHOW. 3. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to select START to start the slide show and press the OK button to confirm your selection. The slide show starts and all images and videos are displayed at 5-second intervals in the sequence they were taken. 4. Press the OK button to stop the slide show.
Transferring photos or movie clips to an SD/MMC card To transfer your images and movie clips from the camera's internal memory to the external SD/MMC card, do the following: 1. In playback mode, press the MENU button to display the menu. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select MOVE TO CARD. 3. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to YES to transfer all files to the SD/MMC card or NO to cancel the operation. 4. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. All the files get transferred to the SD/MMC card.
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Chapter 5 – Connecting to a PC or TV The digital camera stores your still images and movie clips on the internal memory or the external SD/MMC card. You can transfer your files to a computer using the USB cable and view, edit, or delete them as desired. You can also connect your camera to a TV using the AV cable and view all the images on the TV. This chapter explains how to connect your digital camera to a computer or a TV set.
CAUTION: Please make sure you install the software from the CD-ROM before connecting the camera to your computer if you are running Windows 98SE.
Transferring files to a computer To transfer image and video files to your computer, do the following: 1. Turn on the camera and set to the PLAYBACK mode. 2. Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. The LCD screen turns on and displays Connecting. The LCD screen turns off after 5 seconds and all camera buttons are disabled. 3. Start Windows Explorer or any other file manager program. An extra disk drive representing the camera's memory called Removable Disk is shown under the My Computer folder. 4. Select the highest removable disk drive. The drive contains a DCIM folder that holds all other images and video files. The first 1000 files are saved in the 100DSC4M folder. If more then 1000 files are present on the camera, they are saved in the 101DSC4M folder. Select the photos or videos, and drag and drop them to any location on your computer's desktop or hard disk.
CAUTION: To disconnect the camera from the PC, use the Unplug or Eject Hardware utility (green arrow in the systray at the bottom of your monitor screen) to stop the device before unplugging it.
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Viewing photos or movie clips on a TV To view photos and videos on your TV, do the following: 1. Connect the AV Out port on your digital camera to the audio / video input ports on your TV using the AV cable provided.
2. Turn on the camera. The LCD screen turns off while the camera enters playback mode automatically. 3. Use the procedures described in Chapter 4 – Reviewing photos or movie clips to play back the files on your camera.
Selecting the TV setting When you connect the camera to the TV with the included AV cable, you have the option to choose a transmission format compatible with that of your TV. This allows you to record video images sent to the TV with a VCR. 1. Press the MENU button to display the menu. 2. Use the ▲ or ▼ buttons to select TV Setting. 3. Use the ► or ◄ buttons to select NTSC (US standard) or PAL according to your country’s broadcast type. Press the OK button to confirm your selection. The selected TV format is set. 4. Press the MENU button to exit.
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Appendix A – Error messages Error message
Description
Solution
Time out
Delete unwanted files. Turn off the camera and insert a new SD/MMC card.
5 seconds.
Turn off the camera and replace the card. Format the SD card.
5 seconds.
MEMORY FULL
Internal memory or memory card is full and camera is not able to take a picture or video at the current resolution.
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CARD ERROR
SD/MMC card is not of the correct format.
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NO FILE
No file on the internal memory or SD/MMC card for playback.
Change the mode to capture or menu mode.
BATTERY EMPTY
Battery is completely discharged.
Replace the batteries.
3 seconds after which the camera is switched off.
LOW BATTERY! FLASH FORCED OFF.
Flash setting is changed and battery charge is too low to fire the flash.
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1 second.
PROCESSING...
Insufficient space in the RAM to hold a new picture while the current one is still being processed. This message is displayed if you repeatedly and quickly press the Shutter or Video button to capture an image or video file.
The message is cleared after processing is complete.
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PROCESSING
Digital zoom in button pressed to magnify an image in playback mode.
The message is cleared after processing is complete in approximately 2-3 seconds and the magnified image is displayed.
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CHARGING...
The flash is not charged and cannot fire.
The message disappears after charging of the flash is complete.
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MOVING
MOVE TO CARD option selected from the menu in playback mode
The message disappears after the file transfer is complete.
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Capture images or video without using flash. Or, replace the batteries before using the flash again.
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Appendix B – Troubleshooting Problem The camera has no power.
Possible cause The camera is turned off.
Solution Slide the power switch to turn the camera ON and open the cover (See page 13).
The batteries Replace the batteries with fresh ones. Refer to page are discharged. 11. The batteries are inserted incorrectly. The camera won’t take a picture.
Check the battery orientation. Refer to page 11.
Internal memory Backup your images and delete unwanted images, or or memory card format the internal memory / memory card. full. Is the camera connected to a computer?
The camera’s buttons are not functional when connected to a PC. Disconnect the camera to take more pictures.
Is the flash on?
Ensure the flash is set to AUTO or ON. Refer to page 17.
The batteries may be weak.
If the batteries are too weak, the flash will be unable to recharge. Turn the camera off and wait a few seconds before turning it back on. If this doesn’t work, replace the batteries.
The images are blurry.
The camera or subject was moving when the shot was taken.
Hold the camera steady or put it on a tripod to take pictures.
The computer does not recognize the camera.
The camera was connected to a personal computer running Windows 98SE before installing the software.
Connect the camera to the computer with the USB cable. Select [My computer] > [Control panel] > [System] > [Device manager]. From [other devices] delete [Composite USB device] or [unknown device]. Disconnect the camera from the computer, restart the system, reinstall the software, and then reconnect the camera.
Windows ME and Windows 2000: when the USB cable is unplugged from the PC, an "Unsafe Removal Device Detected" error message appears.
When removing USB devices, it is recommended that users follow the "Safe Removal of USB Device" procedure.
Procedure: A. Right-click the Unplug or Eject hardware icon at the bottom-right of your computer screen. B. Left-click the Unplug or Eject hardware text box to open the 'Unplug or Eject Hardware' screen. C. From the 'Unplug or Eject Hardware' screen, select the device to be disconnected and then click the Stop button to bring up the 'Stop a Hardware device' confirmation screen. D. From the 'Stop a Hardware device' confirmation screen, select the device to be stopped and click OK to bring up the 'Safe To Remove Hardware' confirmation. E. Disconnect the Digital Camera from your PC.
The flash doesn’t work.
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Appendix C – Hardware specifications Image Sensor
4.1M pixels CCD sensor
Digital Zoom
4x for still image capture
Still image capture quality
4 star: 2272 x 1704 3 star: 2272 x 1704 2 star: 1600 x 1200 1 star: 640 x 480
Number of still images (16 MB memory)
4 star: 10 images 3 star: 16 images 2 star: 32 images 1 star: 92 images
Movie mode
320x240, 15 fps
File formats
Still image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2) Movie: MPEG1 (MPEG4 optional)
LCD monitor
1.5-inch color LCD
Storage media
Built-in 16 MB Flash memory Supports SD/MMC card
Lens
Optical fixed focus lens
Lens cover
Internal sliding door
Aperture
F4.0 / F8.0
Focal distance
0.8m ~ infinity
Shutter speed
1/1000 sec (fastest)
Preset scene modes
Sport, Night shoot, Backlit
Interface
USB 2.0 A/V out
Video Output
NTSC & PAL
(Approximate)
Power source
2 x AA NiMH rechargeable batteries
Dimensions
105 x 54 x 32 mm
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Appendix D – 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. (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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: -- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. -- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. -- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. -- Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
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