Acer CE-6430 User Manual

Contents

3 INTRODUCTION

4 Package Contents

5 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

5 Front View
6 Rear View
7 Mode Dial
8 LCD Monitor Information

10 PREPARING THE CAMERA

10 Installing the Batteries
11 Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory)
12 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

13 GETTING STARTED

13 Turning the Power On/Off
13 Choosing the Screen Language
14 Setting the Date and Time
15 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
16 Using the LCD Monitor

17 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

17 Shooting Images
18 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
19 Using the Zoom Function
20 Using the Flash
21 Setting Focus

22 Capture Mode

22 Burst
23 Self-Timer
24 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
25 Setting White Balance

26 USING THE MODE DIAL

27 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

27 Viewing Images
28 Magnifying Images
29 Thumbnail Display

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30 MOVIE MODE

30 Recording Movie Clips
31 Playing Back Movie Clips

32 PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES

32 Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV
33 Deleting Images/Movie Clips
34 Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer

38 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER

38 Step 1: Install the USB driver
39 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer
40 Step 3: Download images or movie clips

41 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

41 Installing NTI Photo Suite (Optional)

42 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

42 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver
43 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer
43 Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

44 MENU OPTIONS

44 Camera Menu
49 Movie Menu
50 Playback Menu
53 Setup Menu

57 SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera!
Equipped with a 6.36 Mega pixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality,
2816 x 2112 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the
following:

 6.36 Mega pixels

A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 6.36 mega pixels for high quality of
images.

 Auto flash

An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and
determines whether the flash should be used.

 2.36” TFT color image LCD monitor
 Optical zoom: 1x~3x
 Digital zoom: 1x~4x
 Approx. 8MB internal (built-in) memory

Images can be captured without using an SD memory card.

 Support for SD memory card for memory expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 1GB capacity) by using an
additional SD memory card.

 USB connection

Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your
computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and
Win98SE).

 DPOF functionality

DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply
inserting the SD memory card.

 PictBridge support

You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and
perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and
controls.

 Provided editing software: NTI Photo Suite

You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the
provided editing software.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the
event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly
contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

Digital camera
User’s manual
Camera strap
USB cable
2 AA batteries(Alkaline or Ni-MH recommended)
Warranty card

Common (Optional) Accessories:

SD memory card
Battery charger
AC power adapter
Software CD-ROM
Camera pouch
AV cable

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

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1. Shutter release button

2. Mode dial

3. Power switch

4. Flash

5. Self-timer LED

6. PC / AV terminal

7. DC input terminal

8. Lens

9. Microphone

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Rear View

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1. LED indicator

2. / Zoom in (telephoto)
button

/ Zoom out (wide-angle)

button

3. Playback button

4. Menu button

5. Delete button

6. Self-timer button

7. Focus button

8. Strap holder

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9. Exposure compensation
button

10. Flash button

11. button

Display button

12.Battery / card cover

13.Tripod socket

14. LCD monitor

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Mode Dial

You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting
conditions to achieve the desired effect.

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Mode Description

1. Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and
aperture to be set manually.

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3.

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8.

Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the

background out-of-focus.

Landscape Select this mode to take phototgraphs of distant scenery

or landscapes.

Sports Select this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

Night Select this mode to take phototgraphs of people against

a dusk or night-time background.

Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.

Video Select this mode to record video clips.

Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.

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LCD Monitor Information

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 Camera Mode

1. Mode indication
[ ] Program Mode
[] Portrait Mode
[ ] Landscape Mode
[ ] Sports Mode
[ ] Night Mode
[] Setup Mode
[ ] Movie Mode
[ ] Auto Mode

2. Flash mode
[] Auto
[] Red eye
[ ] Flash on
[ ] Flash off

3. Capture mode
[] Single
[] Burst
[ ] AEB
[ ] 2 sec. Self-timer
[ ] 10 sec. self-timer
[ ] 10+2 sec. Self-timer

4. Focus mode
[ ] Standard
[] Macro
[ ] Infinity

5. Possible number of shots

6. Memory status

: Built-in memory

(without card)

: SD memory card

7. Battery and AC adapter
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
[ ] AC adapter

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2.2X

8. Recorded pixels
[ ] 2816 x 2112
[ ] 2272 x 1704
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480

9. Image quality
[] Fine
[] Normal
[ ] Economy

10. White balance

Auto
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Tungsten
[] Fluorescent

11. ISO sensitivity
[ ] Auto
[] 64
[] 100
[] 200

12. EV compensation

13. Zoom bar

14. Focus area

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 Movie Mode

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1. Movie mode

2. Flash mode

3. Recordable movie time available

4. Memory status

5. Battery power and AC adapter
indicator

6. Focus area

7. Zoom bar

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 Image Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Number of image

3. Memory status

4. Battery power and AC adapter
indicator

5. Index number of total number

6. DPOF indicator

7. Protect indicator

8. Date

9. Time

10.EV compensation

11.ISO sensitivity

12. White balance

13. Image quality

14. Recorded pixels

 Movie Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Movie mode

3. Number of movie

4. Memory status

5. Battery power and AC adapter
indicator

6. Index number of total number

7. Elapsed time

8. Date

9. Time

10. Play/Pause indicator

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the
camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or
removing the batteries.

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the batteries in the correct
orientation as shown in the illustration.

4. Close the battery cover.
 To remove the batteries, turn the

camera off before removing batteries
and hold the camera with the battery
cover facing upward, then open the
battery cover.

 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.
 Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline battery, camera performance may deteriorate. AA

alkaline battery is not recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera's
functionality.

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Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory)

Use of the AC adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a
long time or connect the camera to a PC.

1. Make sure your camera is off.

2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the camera DC input terminal labeled "DC
IN 3V".

3. Connect the other end to a power outlet.

 Make sure to use only the AC adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of

an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

 To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process

of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC adapter as a power supply.

 The AC adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries cannot be charged inside the

camera.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store
captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also
expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card
so that you can store more files.

1. Make sure your camera is turned off
before inserting or removing a memory
card.

2. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct
orientation as shown in the illustration.

4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.
 To remove the SD memory card, make

sure the camera is turned off. Press
lightly on the edge of the memory card
and it will eject.

 Be sure to format an SD memory card with this

digital camera before using it. Refer to section in
the manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory
Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally

erased from an SD card, you can slide the write
protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card)
to “LOCK”.

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory

card, you must unlock the card.

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GETTING STARTED

Setup

Option

System

Language

Da

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Turning the Power On/Off

 Press the power switch until the digital

camera turns on.

 To turn the power off, press the power

switch again.

Choosing the Screen Language

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your
camera on by pressing the power switch.

Power switch

2. [Setup] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller to select
[Language], then press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller to select the
language you want.

5. Press the button to confirm.

Setup

Setup Option

Option System

For mat

Beeper

Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

System

Louder

Louder

m/d/y

m/d/y

English

En

Select :

Select :

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lis

Setting the Date and Time

Setup

Option

System

Language

Da

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Da

te & Time

Select :

Cancel :

/ 01 / 2006

00 : 00

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your
camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. [Setup] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller to select [Date
& Time] and switch the date types, then
press the button.

Setup

Setup Option

Option System

For mat

Beeper

Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

System

Louder

Louder

m/d/y

m/d/y

English

En

Select :

Select :

lis

4. Press the four-way controller to select
Day, Month, Year and Time fields.

te & Tim

Date & Time

 The time is displayed in 24-hours

0101 / 01 / 2006

format.

01 / 01 / 2006

5. Press the button after all fields are set.

00 : 00

00 : 00

Select :

Cancel :

 The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual

setting of your camera.

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Select :Cancel :

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

Setup

Option

System

Language

Da

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Select :

Foorrmmaatt

No

s

The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD memory card” to record images; this
process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats an SD memory card or the
internal memory and erases all stored images and data.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your
camera on by pressing the power switch.
 [Setup] is displayed.

2. Use the four-way controller to select
[Format], then press the button.

3. Use the four-way controller to select [Yes],
then press the button to confirm.

 When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data on the SD memory card will be

erased. Protected images are also erased.

 To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD memory card into the camera. Otherwise,

you will format the SD memory card.

 An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

Setup

Setup Option

Option System

For mat

Beeper

Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

For mat

F

Yes

YYees

No

No

Select :

Select :

System

Louder

Louder

m/d/y

m/d/y

English

En

Select :

Select :

lis

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Using the LCD Monitor

Your camera is equipped with a 2.36” full color TFT LCD monitor to help you
compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The
mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the
current settings.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the

power.

3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter release button.

 The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.
 To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter release button, always

hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting
conditions, since your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are
properly exposed.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or and turn your camera on by

pressing the power switch.

2. Mode-dial Help information will be

displayed on the LCD monitor. This is a
brief guide to the selected mode which
disappears in a few seconds.

3. Compose the image on the LCD monitor

screen so that the main subject is within
the focus frame.

4. Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image.

 When you press the shutter release button down halfway, the camera’s Auto

Focus feature automatically focuses the image. The focus frame turns green if
the subject is in focus. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same
time.

5. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image.

 The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD monitor

screen after the image has been captured.

 Pressing the

/ button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display Æ Infomation

Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off.

 To enable/disable Mode-dial Help function, set the [Option-Mode-dial Help] to [On]/[Off] in the

mode.

/ button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality

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FunctionImImage

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ISO

Quality

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Ima

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Select :

Cancel :

2816 X 2112

2272 X 1704

1600 X 1200

640 X 480

As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of
vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the
types of images you want to shoot.These settings affect the number of images that
can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card.
Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’
file size to be larger.
To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or and turn your camera on by

pressing the power switch.

2. Press the button.

 [Capture] is displayed.
 In the mode, [Auto] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller to select

[Image Size], then press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller to select the

desired setting, then press the button
to confirm.

5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the

[Quality].

 The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and

quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured.

CaptureCaptu

Capture Function

Return :

Cancel :

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Image Size

Quality

Quality

W. Balance

ISO

ISO

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Function Image

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Im

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Image Size

2816 X 2112

2816 X 2112

2272 X 1704

2272 X 1704

1600 X 1200

1600 X 1200

640 X 480

640 X 480

Select :

Select :

Select :

Select :Cancel :

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Using the Zoom Function

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This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical
zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using
the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the button, or
smaller away by pressing the button.

The zoom bar indicates the current level of
magnification. When the digital zoom is within
3x magnification, the zoom bar is within the
optical zoom range. When the digital zoom
function is set to On, you can further enlarge
the subjects with the 4x digital zoom by
continuously pressing the button. It is
activated after your camera reaches its
maximum optical zoom factor (3x) and the

Optical zoom range

zoom bar is within the digital zoom area. You
can enlarge the subject to a maximum
magnification equivalent to 12 times. A useful
feature as it is, however, the more the image
is enlarged, the more pixelated the image will
appear.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or and turn your camera on by

pressing the power switch.

2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the

/ button.

 To exit the zoom photography, press

and hold the button.

 The status of digital magnification is

displayed on the LCD monitor.

3. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

2.2X

2.2X

Zoom bar

3

Digital zoom range

 To enable digital zoom feature, set the [Function- Digital Zoom] to [On] in the , , ,

, , or mode.

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Using the Flash

F

lash Mode

A

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OK :

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the
use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your
circumstances.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the

power.

3. Press the four-way controller ( ). The

flash mode changes each time the button
is pressed.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

5. Compose your scene and press the

shutter release button.

The camera has four flash modes: Auto, Red-eye, Flash on and Flash off.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode Description

Auto The flash fires automatically according to the

photographic conditions.

Red-eye Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when

you want to take natural-looking photographs of people
and animals in low-light conditions.When taking
photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced
by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital
camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible.

Flash on The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding

brightness.

Flash off The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness.

Use this mode when taking pictures using indoor lighting,
for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject
is too far away for the flash to be effective.

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Flash Mode

Auto

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OK :

OK :

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Setting Focus

F

ocus

Standard

OK :

Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus.
You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the

power.

3. Press the four-way controller ( ). The

focus mode changes each time the button
is pressed.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

5. Compose your scene and press the

shutter release button.

The camera has three focus modes: Standard, Macro and Infinity.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:

Focus mode Description

Standard Select Standard-focus setting for most occasions when

you want the camera to automatically determine the
focus setting.When using Standard-focus setting, any
object at a range of focus is 50 cm or greater can be in
focus.

Macro Select Macro-focus setting to capture close-up images.

When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may
focus objects as close as 5 cm.When the lens is zoomed
to its telephoto position (3x zoom) you may focus objects
as close as 30 cm.

Infinity Select Infinity-focus setting when you want to capture

images of subject at a distance of infinity. The flash
mode will be set to Flash Off automatically.

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Focus

Standard

Standa

OK :

OK :

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Capture Mode

Ca

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Burst

OK :

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AEB

OK :

Burst

Burst mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once
the shutter release button is pressed. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a
stable surface.

Auto Bracket

In Auto Bracket (AEB) mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within
a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter release button once. Auto
Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the
adjustment range.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , ,
or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Press the four-way controller ( ) and select
[Burst] or [AEB].

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.
The (Burst) or (AEB) indicator is
displayed on the monitor screen.

5. Press the shutter release button halfway to
lock the focus.

6. Press the shutter release button to capture a
sequence of images.

7. In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to
Flash Off automatically.

Capture Mode

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Burst

Bu

Capture Mode

CCaaptu

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AEB

AEB

OK :

OK :

OK :

OK :

 In Burst and Auto Bracket mode, the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically.

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Self-Timer

Ca

ptur

e Mode

2 sec. Self-timer

OK :

The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option,
you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat,
level surface.

1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it
on a stable surface.

2. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,

, or .

3. Press the power switch to turn on the
power.

4. Press the four-way controller ( ) and
select your desired self-timer mode.

5. Press the button to confirm the setting.

6. Compose your scene and press the
shutter release button.

 The self-timer function is activated.
 The photograph is then taken after the preset time.
 To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the four-way controller ( ) or

press the shutter release button halfway.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:

Self-timer mode Description

2 sec. Self-timer The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter

is pressed. This mode is useful for preventing camera
shake.

10 sec. Self-timer The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter

is pressed. This mode is suitable for the shots in which
the photographer has to be included.

10+2 sec. Self-timer The first image is captured about 10 seconds after the

shutter release button is pressed, and then the second
image is captured 2 seconds later. This mode is
convenient when capturing group images in succession.
Flash does not fire in this mode.

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e Mod

Capture Mode

2 sec. Self-timer

2 sec. Self-timer

OK :

OK :

 After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
 If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Set :

Select :

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You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this
mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast
(difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background
is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to
+2.0EV.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the
power.

3. Press the four-way controller ( ) and set
the range of EV compensation value from

-2.0EV to +2.0EV.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

Select :

EVEVEV

0.0

±0.0

Set :

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Setting White Balance

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FunctionImImage

Select :

ISO

Quality

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W

. Balance

R

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Select :

Cancel :

Aututoo

T

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Daylight

Cloudy

W

. Balance

Select :

Cancel :

F

luor

escent

W

. Balance

This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types
according to your shooting conditions.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the
power.

3. Press the button. [Capture] is
displayed.

4. Use the four-way controller to select [W.
Balance], then press the button.

5. Use the four-way controller to select the
desired white balance setting, then press
the button to confirm.

6. To cancel the setting, press the button
and exit the menu.

CaptureCaptu

Capture Function

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Return :

Cancel :

Cancel :

Function Image

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Image Size

Quality

Quality

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W. Balance

ISO

ISO

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W. Balance

Auto

A

Daylight

Daylight

Cloudy

Cloudy

T

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Tungsten

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W. Balance

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Fluorescent

Select :

Select :

Select :

Select :Cancel :

Select :

Select :Cancel :

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USING THE MODE DIAL

Camera automatically
determines settings needed
for the best picture.

The digital camera provides 6 types of scene modes to satisfy different shooting
conditions of your subject.

Auto Mode: This is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures
without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the
optimal focusing and exposure.

Program Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture
for taking still images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or
continuous shooting mode.

Portrait Mode: Select this mode to make people stand out with the background
out-of-focus.

Landscape Mode: This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery
or landscapes.

Sports Mode: This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects.

Night Mode: This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk
or night-time background.

1. Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode

and turn your camera on by pressing the
power switch.

2. Mode-dial Help information will be

displayed on the LCD monitor. This is a
brief guide to the chosen mode which
disappears in a few seconds. If you wish
to refer to this information again, press the

button.

3. Compose your subject within the focus

frame.

4. Press the shutter release button to

capture the image.

Auto

Camera automatically

Camera automatically
determines settings needed

determines settings needed
for the best picture.

for the best picture.

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 To enable/disable Mode-dial Help function, set the [Option-Mode-dial Help] to [On]/[Off] in the

mode.

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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

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Viewing Images

You can display the still images one by one.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or and turn your camera on by

pressing the power switch.

2. Press the button.

 The last recorded image appears on

the LCD monitor screen.

 Basic information is shown by

indicators on the LCD monitor screen.
To see full information display, press
the / button.

3. Use the four-way controller to select the desired images.

 For protected images/movie clips, mark will be displayed.
 If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card, [No image]

message will appear on the LCD monitor screen.

 You cannot enter the Playback mode from the Setup mode.

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Magnifying Images

1.5 X

While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This
magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the
screen shows the current magnification ratio.

1. Press the button.
 The last recorded image appears on

the LCD monitor screen.

 Press the four-way controller to view

the previous or next image.

2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the /
button.
 To enlarge the selected image, press

the button.

 To return to the normal image, press

the button.

 The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

3. To view different portions of the images, press the four-way controller to adjust
the display area.

 The magnification factors range from 1.5X to 4X (within 6 stages: 1.5X, 2.0X, 2.5X, 3.0X, 3.5X

and 4.0X).

1.5X

1.5X

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Thumbnail Display

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8

9

This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor screen
simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.

1. Press the button.
 The last recorded image appears on

the LCD monitor screen.

2. Press the / button once.
 Nine thumbnail images are displayed

simultaneously.

 For recorded movie clips, the

movie mode icon will be displayed.

 For protected images/movie clips,

mark will be displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller to move the
cursor to select the image to be displayed
at regular size.

4. Press the or / button to display the selected image on full screen.

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MOVIE MODE

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Select this mode to record
video clips.

Recording Movie Clips

This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone.

1. Rotate the mode dial to (Movie Mode)
and turn your camera on by pressing the
power switch.

2. Mode-dial Help information will be
displayed on the LCD monitor. This is a
brief guide which disappears in a few
seconds. If you wish to refer to this
information again, press the button.

3. Compose your subject within the focus
frame

4. Press the shutter release button to start
recording.

5. To stop recording, press the shutter
release button again.

 The optical zoom function (3X) can be activated before you start recording the movie clips
 The digital zoom function can be activated before and during the recording.
 Pressing the

press the
Icons Æ LCD Off.

 To enable/disable Mode-dial Help function, set the [Option-Mode-dial Help] to [On]/[Off] in all

modes.

/ button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Each time you

/ button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display Æ No

Video

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00:49

Select this mode to record

Select this mode to record
video clips.

video clips.

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Playing Back Movie Clips

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00: 05

You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor screen. However,
the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a
computer.

1. Press the button.

2. Use the four-way controller to go through
the images until the movie clip you want to
play back is displayed.

3. Press the button to start playing back
the movie clips.
 To pause or resume movie playback,

press the button again.

 The index number, date and time indicators displayed on the LCD monitor screen will

disappear after a few seconds.

 The zoom function cannot be activated when playing back movie clips.
 To playback the movie clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media

Player 9.0 or later (WMP 9.0 or later). You can download WMP version from the website at
www.microsoft.com

.

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12:01

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PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED
FEATURES

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV

You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any
device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of
the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn off all
devices to be connected.

1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the
AV terminal of the digital camera.

2. Connect the other end to the AV input
socket of the TV set.

3. Turn the TV and digital camera on.

4. Playback the images/movie clips.
 The method of operation is the same

as playing back still images and movie
clips on the digital camera.

 The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer.

PC/AV terminal

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Deleting Images/Movie Clips

Delete

Select :

Cancel :

T

his Image

All Imageges

Select :

Delete

No

s

Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in SD memory card
or the internal memory. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be
recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , ,
, or and turn your camera on by

pressing the power switch.

2. Press the button.

 The last recorded image/movie clip

appears on the LCD monitor screen.

3. Use the four-way controller to select the

image/movie clip you want to delete.

4. Press the button to delete.

5. Use the four-way controller to select [This

Image] or [All Images] by your preference,
then press the button.

6. When the delete message appears, use

the four-way controller to select [Yes],
then press the button to confirm the
deletion.
 If you wish to cancel the deletion,

select [No].

 Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function.

Cancel :

Delete

Delete

his Im

This Image

All Images

All Im

Delete

Delete

YYees

Yes

No

No

Select :

Select :

Select :

Select :Cancel :

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Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer

USB Mode

Select :

Cancel :

PC

PictBridge

PC CAM.

Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer
that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera
screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to
print and how many copies of each should be printed.

Connecting the camera to the printer

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your
camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the four-way controller to select the
[Option] menu, then use the four-way
controller to select [USB Mode]. Press the

button.

3. Use the four-way controller to select
[PictBridge], then press the button.

Cancel :

4. Connect your camera and the printer via a
supplied USB cable.

 The message “One moment” will appear on the on the LCD monitor screen.

 On Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000, if the camera is connected to your computer and you

unintentionally set the camera's USB connection to PictBridge, the "Install Driver" message
will appear. Ignore this message and click "Cancel".

USB Mode

USB Mode

PC

PC

PictBridge

PictBridge

PC CAM.

PC CAM.

Select :

Select :Cancel :

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Printing images

Printing Mode Select

OK :

Print

Print All

Print W

ith DPOF

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Witith

W

ith

10

Print Info

Select :

Cancel :

Quantity

Date

File Name

When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the
[Printing Mode Select] screen is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. Use the
four-way controller to select the print mode.

In [Print] Mode:

Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge.

1. Use the four-way controller to select the [Print]
mode, then press the button.

Printing Mode Select

Printing Mode Select

Print

Print

Print All

Print All

Print With DPOF

Print

ith DPO

OK :

OK :

2. Use the four-way controller to select the image

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you want to print, then press the four-way

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controller to set more detailed settings.

Print :Select :

Set :Cancel :

3. Use the four-way controller to select by your
preference, then press the button.
[Quantity]: Specifies the number of prints. You

can select the number up to 10.

Quantity

Quantity

Date

File Name

File Name

Print In

Print Info

With

With

10

10

it

[Date]: If you select [With], images are printed

with the date.

Cancel :

Select :

Select :Cancel :

[File Name]: If you select [With], images are

printed with the file name.

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4. After Print Setting is set, the print icon is

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Standard

Standard

Print Papeper

OK :

Cancel :

Size

Bordeder

less

T

otal 3

Cancel :

1 /3

T r

a ns fe r

r in g

Print

OK :

Continue

Cancel

marked on the displayed image. You can still
use the four-way controller to change the
image by your preference, then press the
button to print.

5. Use the four-way controller to access the
paper selection setting, then press the
button to confirm.
[Size]: You may select the desired item

depending on the type of printer being
used.

[Borderless]: You may select the desired item

depending on the type of printer being used.

6. This starts printing and displays the message
“Transferring” on the LCD monitor screen.The
message will disappear after the printing is
finished. Then the screen returns to [Printing
Mode Select].
 To cancel printing:
Pressing the button during print data
transfer displays the screen for selecting
whether to [Continue] or [Cancel] printing.

Si

Size

Bo

Borderless

Cancel :

Print

Print Paper

les

otal

Total 3

ans

rin

Transferring

1/3

1/3

Cancel :

Cancel :

Print

Print

Continue

Continue

Cancel

Cancel

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100-0008

Print :Select :

Set :Cancel :

Standa

Standard

Standa

Standard

OK :

OK :Cancel :

OK :

OK :

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In [Print All] Mode:

Printing Mode Select

OK :

Print

Print All

Print W

ith DPOF

Printing Mode Select

OK :

Print

Print All

Print W

ith DPOF

Lets you print all images with PictBridge.

1. If you wish to print all the images stored in the
camera, you may choose [Print All] in [Printing
Mode Select].

2. To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in

Printing Mode Select

Printing Mode Select

Print

Print

Print All

Print All

ith DPO

Print With DPOF

Print

[Print] Mode.

OK :

OK :

In [Print With DPOF] Mode:

This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous DPOF
settings.

1. If you wish to print images with DPOF setting,
you may choose [Print With DPOF] in [Printing
Mode Select].

2. To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in

Printing Mode Select

Printing Mode Select

Print

Print

Print All

Print All

Print With DPOF

Print

ith DPO

[Print] Mode.

OK :

OK :

 When connecting a printer which is not compatible with DPOF, [Print With DPOF] cannot be

selected.

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TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR
DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER

After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your
computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with
your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. In order to do this, you
must install the USB driver onto your computer first. Note that before you begin to
install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown
below.

System Requirements

(Windows)

CPU Pentium III 600 MHz

processor or higher

Operating System

RAM 32MB

Hard Disk Space 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space

Required Devices A CD-ROM drive

Display Color Monitor (800x600,

Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XPOS 9.0 or higher

(64MB RAM recommended)

An available USB port

24-bit or higher
recommended)

Step 1: Install the USB driver

 Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE

The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE.
Windows 2000/ME/XP users need not install the USB driver.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Install USB/PC-Cam driver”. Follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer

System Requirements

(Macintosh)

PowerPC G3/G4

32MB
(64MB RAM recommended)

An available USB port

Color Monitor (800x600,
24-bit or higher
recommended)

 Installation on MAC OS 9.0

For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the digital
camera and load its own USB drivers.

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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

Select :

Setup

Option

System

A

uto Shut Down

L

CD Brightness

TV

USB Mode

3 Min.

NTSC

PC

USB Mode

Select :

Cancel :

PC

PictBridge

PC CAM.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your
camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the four-way controller to select the
[Option] menu, then use the four-way
controller to select [USB Mode].

3. Press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller to select [PC],
then press the button.

5. Turn off your camera.

6. Connect your camera and the computer
via the supplied USB cable.

7. Turn your camera on by pressing the
power switch.

8. There will be a new “Removable Disk”
icon detected in “My Computer”, which
contains your recorded images or movie
clips. (For Mac users, double-click
[untitled] or [unlabeled] disk drive icon on
our desktop.)

Setup

Setup Option

Cancel :

Option System

USB Mode

USB Mode

TV

TV

CD Brightnes

LCD Brightness

uto Shut D

Auto Shut Down

USB Mode

USB Mode

PC

PC

PictBridge

PictBridge

PC CAM.

PC CAM.

PC/AV terminal

System

PC

PC

NTSC

NTSC

3 Min.

3 Min.

Select :

Select :

Select :

Select :Cancel :

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Step 3: Download images or movie clips

When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is
considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download
(transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or
“unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.

 Windows

Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to
find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still
images or video clips and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the
destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also
drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location.

 Macintosh

Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and
drop from the digital camera to the desired destination.

 Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).
 Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback

application has been installed in your computer.

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing NTI Photo Suite (Optional)

PC users will find that NTI Photo Suite is a very user-friendly image-editing
program.With NTI Photo Suite, you can retouch, compose, and organize your
images. Itincludes a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards,
calendarsand more. Get your images ready and explore this amazing program.

 To install NTI Photo Suite:

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.The
welcome screen appears.

2. Click “INSTALL NTI PHOTO SUITE”. Follow the on screen instructions to
complete the installation.

 To use NTI Photo Suite to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to theon-line

help.

 For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the NTI Photo Suite in

“Administrator” mode.

 NTI Photo Suite is not supported on the Mac. iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended.

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USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC
CAMERA

Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference
with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To
use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the
items as below:

 Microphone
 Sound card
 Speakers or headphones
 Network or Internet connection

 Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera.
 This mode is not supported for Mac.

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver

The PC-camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC
camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “ Install USB/PC-Cam driver ”. Follow
the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

USB Mode

Select :

Cancel :

PC

PictBridge

PC CAM.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your
camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the four-way controller to select the
[Option] menu, then use the four-way
controller to select [USB Mode].

3. Press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller to select [PC
CAM.], then press the button.

Cancel :

5. Connect your camera and the computer
via the supplied USB cable.

6. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a
tripod.

USB Mode

USB Mode

PC

PC

PictBridge

PictBridge

PC CAM.

PC CAM.

Select :

Select :Cancel :

Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows
NetMeeting)

To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing:

1. Go to Start Æ Programs Æ Accessories Æ Communications Æ NetMeeting to

launch the NetMeeting

2. Click the Start Video button to view live video.

3. Click the Place Call button.

4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are
calling.

5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting
running and be willing to accept your call to start the videoconference.

program.

 The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.
 For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its

respective help documentation.

 Use of AC adapter is recommended while the camera is used as a PC camera.

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MENU OPTIONS

Select :

Aututo

Quality

Ima

ge Size

R

eturn n :

Ca

pture

FunctionImImage

ISO

Quality

Ima

ge Size

W

. Balance

R

eturn n :

Ca

pture

Function

Image

Off

R

eturn n :

On

Digital Zoom

Metering

Quick k Vieiew

Ca

pture

FunctionImImage

R

eturn n :

Da

te Imprint

Shar

pness

Color

Satutura

tion

Off

Medium

Medium

Camera Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used
when capturing still images.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , ,
or and turn your camera on.

2. Press the button, then use the four-way
controller to select the [Capture] / [Function] /
[Image] menu.
 In Mode, press the button to

access the [Auto] menu directly.

3. Use the four-way controller to select the
option item, then press the button.

4. Press the four-way controller to select the
desired setting, then press the button.

Auto

Im

ge Si

Image Size

Quality

Quality

Return :

etu

ptu

Capture Function

Return :

Capture Function

Return :

Capture Function

Return :

Function Image

Im

ge Si

Image Size

Quality

Quality

. Balanc

W. Balance

ISO

ISO

etu

ptu

Function Im

Metering

Metering

Digital Zoom

Qui

Quick View

etu

ptu

Color

Color

Sha

pnes

Sharpness

tio

Saturation Medium

te Imprin

Date Imprint

etu

Select :

Select :

Image

On

OnDigital Zoom

Off

ImageFunction

Medium

Medium

Medium

Off

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 In the Mode

Item Functional Description

Image Size Sets the size of the image that will be captured. Refer to the

section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and
Quality" for further details.

2816x2112
2272x1704
1600x1200
640x480

Quality Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.

Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image
Resolution and Quality" for further details.

Fine
Normal
Economy

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 In the , , , , or Mode.
 [Capture] settings

Item Functional Description

Image Size Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image

Resolution and Quality” for further details.

Quality Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image

Resolution and Quality” for further details.

W.Balance Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting

ISO Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures. When the sensitivity is

conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the
conditions that are seen by the human eye.

Auto
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent

raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become
possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier)
the image will appear.
Auto / 64 / 100 / 200

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 [Function] settings

Item Functional Description

Metering You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the

subject to measure to determine the exposure.

Center-weighted: Averages the light metered from the entire

frame, but gives greater wieght to the subject matter at the center.

Spot: The exposure is determined by the small area in the

center of the screen only.

Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting.

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Using the Zoom
Function” for further details.

Quick View Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor screen

immediately after you have taken the shot.

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 [Image] settings

Item Functional Description

Color Sets the color of the image that will be captured.

Full Color
Black & White
Sepia

Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness.

High
Medium
Low

Saturation To capture an image, your camera offers you three different

Date Imprint The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images.

degrees of color to match with your preference.
Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting
different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.

High
Medium
Low

This function must be activated before the image is captured. The
date appears on the right bottom of the captured picture. When
images are shot with date imprint feature, the date cannot be
removed later.

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Movie Menu

Select :

V

ideo

R

eturn n :

On

Digital Zoom

Color

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips.

ide

Video

Color

Color

Digital Zoom

etu

Return :

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on.

2. Press the button.

3. Press the four-way controller to select the option item. Then press the button

4. Press the four-way controller to select the desired setting, then press the
button.

5. To exit the movie menu, press the button.

Item Functional Description

Color Refer to the Camera Menu’s option item (the , , , , or

Digital Zoom Refer to the Camera Menu’s option item (the , , , , or

OnDigital Zoom

On

Select :

Select :

Mode) for further details.

Mode) for further details.

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Playback Menu

Select :

R

eturn n :

Pr

oper

ties

Function

DPOF

Pr

otect

Slide Show

Select :

R

eturn n :

Pr

oper

ties

Function

Copy y T

o Card

Quality Change

R

esize

In the menu, set the settings used for playback.

ope

Function

Function

Slide Sh

Slide Show

otec

Protect

DPOF

DPOF

etu

Return :

1. Press the button.
 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

2. Press the button, then use the four-way controller to select the [Function] /
[Properties] menu.

3. Use the four-way controller to select the option item, then press the button.

4. Press the four-way controller to select the desired setting, then press the
button.

5. To exit the playback menu, press the button.

tie

Properties

Select :

Select :

o Ca

ope

Select :

Select :

Function

Function Properties

esi

Resize

Quality Change

Quality Change

Copy To Card

Co

etu

Return :

tie

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 [Function] settings

Item Functional Description

Slide Show You can play back recorded images in order with a selected

interval time.
This function is useful for checking your images or for
presentations, etc.
3 Sec. / 5 Sec. / 10 Sec.

Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by

DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the

mistake.

number of prints and whether or not to imprint the data in DPOF
format. You can print images easily just by inserting the SD
memory card to a DPOF-compatible printer or taking it to a print
shop.

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 [Properties] settings

Item Functional Description

Resize Changes the size of a recorded image.

Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only
resizing to a smaller size is available.

2272x1704
1600x1200
640x480

Quality Change Changes the quality (compression rate) of a recorded image.

Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with a
newly compressed image. Only quality changing to a lower quality
level is available.

Normal
Economy

Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal

memory to an SD memory card. You can only do this if you have
an SD memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

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Setup Menu

Setup

Option

System

Language

Da

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Select :

Setup

Option

System

A

uto Shut Down

L

CD Brightness

TV

USB Mode

3 Min.

NTSC

PC

Select :

Setup

Option

System

Ver

sion

Set T

o Def

ault

R

eset Number

Select :

Setup

Option

System

Mode-dial Help

This feature allows you to set up the default
settings by preference for using your camera.

1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn
your camera on.

2. Press the four-way controller to select the
[Setup] / [Option] / [System] menu.

3. Use the four-way controller to select the
desired option item, then press the
button.

(4) To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode

dial to another mode.

Setup

Setup Option

Setup

Setup Option

Setup

Setup Option

Setup

Setup Option

Option System

For mat

Beeper

Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

Option System

USB Mode

USB Mode

TV

TV

CD Brightnes

LCD Brightness

uto Shut D

Auto Shut Down

Option System

Mode-dial Help

Mode-dial Help OnOnOn

eset Numbe

Reset Number

Set To Default

Set

o De

aul

Version

sio

System

Louder

Louder

m/d/y

m/d/y

English

En

Select :

Select :

System

PC

PC

NTSC

NTSC

3 Min.

3 Min.

Select :

Select :

System

Select :

Select :

System

SystemOption

lis

Select :

Select :

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 [Setup] settings

Item Functional Description

Format Erases all images and reformats the SD memory card loaded in

your camera. Protected images are also erased. SD memory card
cannot be formatted if it is write-protected.
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD
Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

Beeper This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound, and the

Date & Time This sets the date and the time.

Language Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

camera sound each time you press a camera button.
Louder / Soft / Off

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and
Time” for further details.
d/m/y
m/d/y
y/m/d

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen
Language” for further details.
English/ Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano / /

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 [Option] settings

Item Functional Description

USB Mode Selects to choose one of the following modes for further settings.

PC / PictBridge / PC CAM

TV Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output

LCD
Brightness

Auto Shut
Down

Mode-dial
Help

system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the
camera.
PAL / NTSC

This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor screen.
The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.

If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power
to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to
reduce battery wear.
2 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min. / Off

This enables/disables the Mode-dial Help function. When this
function is activated, a brief mode guide appears on the LCD
monitor as you rotate the mode dial to different modes.

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 [System] settings

Item Functional Description

Reset Number. Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take

photographs. This creates a new folder. The captured images are
recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. If you
want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded
in the internal memory or the SD memory card.

Set to Default Returns all basic settings to the digital camera's default settings.

Version This displays the current firmware version of the camera.

The time setting will not be reset.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Image Sensor CCD

Effective pixels 6.36 Mega pixels

Image size Still image: 2816x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200,

640 x 480
Movie clip: 320 x 240

Image quality Still image: Fine / Normal / Economy

Movie image: QVGA

Recording media Approx. 8 MB internal memory

SD memory card (Optional, up to 1 GB)

File format JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, Motion JPEG (AVI)

Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8

Focal length: 5.5mm~16.5mm (equivalent to 34~102mm)

Focus range Normal :40cm ~ infinity

Flash effective range Wide: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx.2.4 m (at the standard output

LCD monitor 2.36" color TFT-LCD

Self-timer 10 sec self-timer, 2 sec self-timer, 10+2 sec self-timer

Exposure compensation -2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 1/3 EV increments)

White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent

ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200

Interface DC input terminal, PC/AV terminal

Power 2 x AA (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) batteries

Dimension Approx. 88.5 x 60 x 28 mm (3.6 x 2.4 x 1.1 in)

Weight Approx. 130g (without batteries and SD memory card)

* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant
testing. Actual performance may vary according to operating conditions.
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Macro :W: 5cm ~ 40cm
T: 35cm ~ 40cm

sensitivity of 200)
Tele: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx. 1.8 m (at the standard output
sensitivity of 200)

Approx. 110K pixels display

AC-DC Adapter (3V/2.5A) (Optional)

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