Acer CP-X530 User Manual

CONTENT

2 INTRODUCTION

2 Overview

2 Package Contents

3 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

3 Front View

4 Rear View

7 LCD Monitor Icons

11 GETTING STARTED

11 Attaching the Camera Strap (Optional

Accessory)

11 Inserting and Removing the Battery

(Optional Accessory)

12 Charging the Battery

13 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional

Accessory)

13 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory

Card (Optional Accessory)

14 Setting the Date and Time

14 Choosing the Display Language

15 Setting Image Resolution and Quality

16 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

16 [ ] Auto Mode

17 Recording Voice Memos

18 Using the Digital Zoom

19 Setting the Flash

19 Setting the Self-timer

20 Setting the Focus

21 Exposure Compensation/Backlight

Correction

22 [SCN] Scene Mode

23 [P] Program (Automatic Exposure)

Photography Mode

23 [Tv] Shutter Speed Priority

Photography Mode

24 [Av] Aperture Priority Mode

25 [M] Manual Mode

] User Setting Mode

26 [

] Video Mode

26 [

27 [ ] Panorama Mode

] Anti-Shake Mode

27 [

28 Recording a Subject onto an Existing

Background Image (Pre-Shot)

29 Combining Shots of Two People into a

Single Image (Coupling Shot)

30 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE

30 Playing Back Still Images

30 Playing Back Video Clips

31 Attaching Voice Memos

32 Thumbnail Display

33 Zoom Playback

33 Slideshow Display

34 Protecting Images

35 DPOF Settings

36 Copying Files from Internal Memory to

a Memory Card

37 Changing the Camera Start Logo Image

] Deleting Images

38 [

40 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE

COMPLIANT PRINTER

42 MENU OPTIONS

42 Photography Menu (Capture tab)

45 Photography Menu (Function tab)

47 Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab)

49 Playback Menu

50 Setup1 Menu

51 Setup2 Menu

52 TRANSFERRING RECORDED

IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR

COMPUTER

53 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

54 Downloading Images and Video Files

55 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with an 10.1-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648 x 2736 pixels.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items:

J Digital Camera J USB cable J User’s manual

Optional Accessories:

J SD memory card J AC power adapter J Rechargeable lithium-ion battery J A/V cable J Software CD-ROM J Camera pouch J Camera strap

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front View

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# Name Description

1 Mode dial Sets the camera mode.

Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when

2 Shutter button pressed halfway down. Captures the image when

pressed all the way down. 3 Power indicator Lights on when the camera power is turned on. 4 POWER (Power) button Turns the camera power on and off. 5 Flash Provides flash illumination. 6 Viewfinder window Allows you to frame the subject of the image.

Self-timer LED

(AF auxiliary light) is captured.

USB or A/V OUT terminal

Blinks green during Self-timer mode until the image

Allows you to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to

the camera.

Allows you to connect an AC power adapter to 9 DC IN 5V terminal operate the camera without battery, or to charge

rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

10 Lens

3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto

and wide-angle images. 11 Microphone For recording audio with video clips and voice annotation.

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Rear View

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# Name Description

1 Status LED Indicates the cameras operational status.

2 Viewfinder window

3 Diopter adjustment dial

Allows you to compose your subject using the optical viewfinder. Provides a clearer image when using the optical viewfinder.

Mode switch Sets the camera mode.

Photography mode Selects this when capturing still images or recording

video clips.

Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.

(Zoom in) button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.

(Zoom out) button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position. 6 MENU (Menu) button Toggles On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off. 7 (Delete) button Allows you to delete an image. 8 Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio. 9 (Display) button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor. 10 Strap holder Camera strap attachment.

11 SET /Direction button

Allows you to scroll through menus and images, and

then select your choices. 12 Battery/SD card cover Access to the battery and memory card. 13 Tripod socket For tripod mounting.

14 LCD monitor

For image preview/review. Displays control menus,

camera settings, and operational icons.

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SET /Direction button

# Name Description 1 SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting.

S button Scrolls upwards.

(Focus) button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.

X button Scrolls right.

(Flash) button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.

T button Scrolls downwards.

4 (Self-timer) button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the

W button Scrolls left.

(Exposure Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation/

5 compensation/ backlight correction on and off.

Backlight correction) button

desired self-timer mode.

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Mode dial

# Name Description

1. Auto The camera automatically sets for exposure, etc.

2. SCN Scene Mode Point-and-shoot simplicity when capturing images under

3. P Program In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will be (auto exposure) set automatically, but other parameters may be set manually.

4. Tv Shutter Speed You may specify the shutter speed while the camera sets Priority the corresponding aperture value.

5. Av Aperture Priority

6. M Manual For full manual control over exposure, aperture and

7. User Setting

8. Video For recording video clips.

9. Panorama Allows you to capture panorama (stitch-assist) shots.

10. Anti-Shake

16 special conditions.

You may specify the aperture value while the camera sets the corresponding shutter speed.

other settings. This mode allows you manually set the setting parameters and all these settings will be memorized.

DSP anti-shake could minimize (not 100% reduce) the jitter from shaky hands that causes many photos to look blurred by shifting the lens unit. This mode offsets unintentional hand movement while you are taking pictures to give you clear, sharp images even when taking handheld telephoto shots or shooting at night.

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LCD Monitor Icons

For Photography modes: [ ], [ SCN ]

1. Mode icon

2. Storage media

] Internal memory (no card)

[

] SD memory card

[

3. Zoom status

4. Voice memo

5. Battery condition [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power

6. Flash mode [Blank] Auto flash [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Flash Off

7. Main focus area

8. Capture mode icon [Blank] Single [ ] Continuous [ AEB] Auto Exposure Bracketing

[

] Burst

] Pre-Shot

[

] Coupling Shot

[

* In [SCN] mode, Night Portrait and

Fireworks can use single capture only.

9. Image size resolution [ ] 3648 x 2736 [ ] 2816 x 2112 [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 640 x 480

10. Available number of shots

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

12. Self-timer icon [ 10s] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec. [ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.

13. Date and time

14. Slow shutter warning * Poor lighting conditions.

15. Backlight correction

16. Focus setting [Blank] Normal Auto Focus [ ] Macro [ ] Infinity

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Images will be vulnerable to

vibration.

J Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with

icons, helpline, display without icons.

J To prevent a blur image we recommend that you use a tripod for capturing images

when slow shutter warning icon appears.

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For Photography modes: [P], [Tv], [Av], [M], [ ], [ ]

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1. Mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Zoom status

4. Voice memo

5. Battery condition

6. Flash mode

7. Histogram

8. Main focus area

9. Capture mode icon

10. Image resolution

11. Available number of shots

12. Image quality

13. Self-timer icon

14. Shutter speed / Aperture * In [P] , [

] and [ ] modes, Shutter speed / Aperture icon appears at half shutter

(S1) condition.

15.

Slow shutter warning

16. [ ] Exposure compensation [

] Backlight correction

17. Metering [

] Multi

[

] Spot

[

] Average

18. White balance [Blank] Auto [

] Incandescent

[

] Fluorescent 1

[

] Fluorescent 2

[

] Day Light

[

] Cloudy

[

] Manual

19. Focus setting

20. ISO

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J Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with

icons, display with icons and histogram, helpline, display without icons.

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For Photography mode: [ ]

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1. Mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Zoom status

4. Battery condition

5. Flash mode

6. White balance

7. Metering

8. Main focus area

9. [ ] Exposure compensation [ ] Backlight correction

10. Image resolution

11. Available number of shots

12. Image quality

13. Image to be captured indicator

14. Focus setting

15. Slow shutter warning

16. ISO

J Pressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with

icons, display without icons.

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For Video mode [ ]

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1. Mode icon

2. Storage media

3. Zoom status

4. Battery condition

5. Video resolution

6. Available recording time/Elapsed time

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7. Video quality

8. Self-timer icon

9. Date and time

10. White balance icon

11. Focus setting

Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback

1. Mode icon

2. File number

3. Folder number

4. Protect icon

5. Voice memo

6. DPOF icon

7. Storage media

Playback mode [ ]-Video playback

1. Video status bar

2. Elapsed time

3. File number

4. Folder number

5. Protect icon

6. Mode icon

7. Play mode

8. Sound off icon (When the S button is pressed during video

playback)

9. Image quality

10. Image resolution

11. Frame rate

12. Storage media

FPS

13. Total recorded time

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Camera Strap (Optional Accessory)

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.

Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory)

We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to realize the full capability of your camera. Charge the battery fully before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

1. Open the battery / SD memory card cover in

the direction of the [OPEN] arrow.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation

shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever, and then insert the battery in the direction of the arrow.

3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery / SD memory card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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Charging the Battery

Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting.

1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera.

2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.

J The status LED flashes green when

charging is started and lights green when charging is completed. The LED lights red when a charging error has occurred.

J It is recommended to fully discharge the

battery before recharging.

J Charging time varies according to the

ambient temperature and the status of battery.

J This camera must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage caused

by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

J Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery.

J The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after

being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

J When using the camera in cold conditions, keep the camera and battery

warm by storing it in a warm place such as an interior pocket between shots.

J If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the battery

power will not be disconnected.

J If you remove the battery, you have to insert the battery within 2 hours in

order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.

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Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory)

Using an AC power adapter prevents the camera from automatically powered off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”.

Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the digital camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with approx. 32 MB of internal memory (25 MB available for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store more files.

Inserting an SD memory card

1. Open the battery / SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the SD memory card in the correct orientation shown.

Hold the SD memory card with its front side (printed arrow) facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the card as far as it can go.

3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.

Removing an SD memory card

Open the battery / SD memory card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD memory card and it will eject.

To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”. However, to save, edit or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details. To prevent the damage of an SD memory card, please turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD memory card. If inserting or removing the SD memory card with power on, the camera turns off automatically.

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Setting the Date and Time

The date/time needs to be set if/when:

Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended

period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], and press the

MENU button.

2. Select [Setup2] with the X button.

3. Select [Date/Time] with the S / T buttons,

and press the SET button.

The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the item’s field with the W / X buttons

and adjust the value for the date and time

with the S / T buttons.

The date and time is set in the order yearmonth-day-hour-minute. The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

5. After confirming all settings are correct, press

the SET button.

The setting will be stored and the screen will return to the [Setup2] menu.

6. To exit from the [Setup2] menu, press the

MENU button.

Choosing the Display Language

Choose an On-Screen Display (OSD) language for information to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], and press the

MENU button.

2. Select [Setup2] with the X button.

3. Select [Language] with the S / T buttons,

and press the SET button.

The language setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the displayed language with the S /

T buttons and press the SET button.

The setting will be stored.

5. To exit from the [Setup2] menu, press the

MENU button.

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality

Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results, but produce large file sizes. Therefore, few images will take up a lot of memory space. High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes.

2. Press the MENU button.

J [Capture] of the photography menu is

displayed.

3. Select [Size] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Select [Quality] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

6. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

7. To exit from the photography menu, press the MENU button.

Capture AE/AWB

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

Capture AE/AWB

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

J Frame rate of video recording would be different depending on the SD

memory card access speed. If using a low access speed SD memory card, it influences the frame rate and recording time.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

[ ] Auto Mode

Auto photography mode is the most commonly used photography mode. Images can be captured simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) is determined automatically to suit the photographic conditions. You can use either the optical viewfinder and/or the 2.5" LCD monitor to compose your images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will conserve the battery power. If the battery power is low, it is recommended that you only compose images using the viewfinder. Using the LCD monitor, you can compose images more accurately, but at the cost of the battery consumption. Always use the LCD display for close-up macro shots.

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera.

2. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ].

3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.

J If you are composing your image in the

viewfinder, turn the “diopter adjustment dial” until the image appears clearly within the viewfinder.

4. Press the shutter button down halfway.

J Pressing the shutter button down halfway

automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure.

J The focus-area frame turns blue and the

status LED lights green when the camera is focused and exposure is determined.

J When the focus or exposure is not

suitable, the frame of the focus area turns yellow and the status LED flashes red.

5. Press the shutter button down fully to capture the image.

J If the photographic preview is set to “On”,

images (the captured image) will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the memory.

J When the voice memo is set to “On”,

[VOICE RECORDING] will be displayed on the screen immediately after the image is captured and voice memo recording will start.

J Press the shutter button one more time

during recording, or wait for 30 seconds, [VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end. A [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo.

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Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image capture.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes,

except for [ ] and [ ] modes.

2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the X button.

J [Function] menu is displayed.

3. Select [Dub] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

4. Select [On] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu.

J [ ] icon is displayed on the screen.

6. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.

J [VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen immediately, and the voice

memo recording starts.

7. Press the shutter button one more time during recording, or wait for 30 seconds.

J [VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end. J A [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice

memo.

J Voice memo is only available in [Single] capture mode. J Voice memo is automatically fixed at [Off] in [Continuous], [AEB], [Burst],

[Pre-Shot] or [Coupling Shot] capture mode.

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