Acer CS-6531 User Manual

CONTENTS

3 INTRODUCTION

3 Overview 3 Package Contents

4 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

4 Front View 5 Rear View 7 Status LED Indicator 8 LCD Monitor Icons

10 GETTING STARTED

10 Attaching the Camera Strap 10 Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) 11 Charging the Battery 12 Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) 13 Setting the Date and Time 14 Choosing the Language 15 Formatting the SD Card or Internal Memory 16 Setting Image Resolution and Quality

17 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

17 [ ] Still Image Mode 18 Recording Voice Memos 18 Using the Optical Zoom 19 Using the Digital Zoom 20 Setting the Flash 22 Setting the Focus 23 Setting the Self-timer 24 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction 25 Setting the Scene Mode

27 Setting the Panorama Mode

27 [

] Video Mode

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28 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE

28 Playing Back Still Images 29 Playing Back Video Clips 31 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV 32 Attaching Voice Memos 33 Thumbnail Display 34 Zoom Playback 35 Slideshow Display 36 Protecting Images 38 DPOF Settings 40 Resizing an Image 41 Compressing an Image 42 [

] Erasing Images

44 MENU OPTIONS

44 Still Image Menu (Capture) 47 Still Image Menu (Function) 49 Video Menu (Capture) 50 Video Menu (Function) 51 Playback Menu 52 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

53 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

54 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

54 Installing NTI Photo Suite

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 a 6.2 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of

capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.

Common Accessories:

Digital camera

A/V cable

User’s manual

USB cable

Camera strap

Conversion adapter

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Optional Accessories:

SD card

AC power adapter

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Software CD-ROM

Camera pouch

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front View

# Name Description

1. Shutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when

pressed halfway down, and capture the image when

pressed all the way down.

2. POWER button Turns the camera power on and off.

3. Flash Provides flash illumination.

4. Mode switch Sets the camera mode.

Still image mode Selects this when capturing still images.

Video mode Selects this when recording video clips.

Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.

5. Self-timer LED Blinks red during Self-timer mode until image is captured.

(AF auxiliary LED) Lights red for auto focusing when capture in dark place.

6. Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio.

7. Lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto

and wide-angle images.

8. Conversion adapter Allows you to connect the conversion adapter to an AC

terminal power adapter to the camera to operate the camera

without battery, or to charge rechargeable lithium-ion

battery or to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to

the camera.

9. Microphone Records audio clips.

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Rear View

# Name Description

1. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera,

and previews the image before capturing it and

review it afterwards.

3. Status LED Displays the camera current state.

5. MENU button Toggles OSD menu on and off.

7. Strap holder Camera strap attachment.

8. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and image,

9. Battery/SD card cover Allows access to the battery and insert or remove

10. Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting.

Display button Turns the OSD display on and off.

Zoom in button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.

Zoom out button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.

Erase button Allows you to erase the image.

and then select choices.

the memory card.

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SET /Direction button

# Name Description

5. SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the

button Scrolls upwards.

Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate

focus setting.

button Scrolls right. Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash

setting.

button Scrolls downwards.

Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and

off, selects the desired self-timer mode.

button Scrolls left.

Exposure compensation Allows you to toggle the exposure / Backlight correction button compensation / backlight correction on

and off.

chosen setting.

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Status LED Indicator

This describes the color and state of the status LED.

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Color

Green

Red

State

Off

Flashing

During power

off

Battery charging

in progress. The completion of

battery charge.

During

photography

Ready for shot. When the image is

not in focus.

Accessing files in

progress.

Flash charging in

progress.

During

connection to

a PC

System ready.

Accessing files

in progress.

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LCD Monitor Icons

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Photography mode [ ]

1. Zoom status

2. Voice memo

3. Remaining battery status [

] Full battery power

[

] Medium battery power

[

] Low battery power

[

] No battery power

4. Flash icon

[

] Auto

[

] Red-eye Reduction

[

] Forced Flash

[

] Flash Off

5. [

] Histogram

6. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway)

7. Capture mode icon [Blank] Single [

] Continuous

[ AEB ] AEB

8. Image size [

] 2816 x 2112

[

] 2272 x 1704

[

] 1600 x 1200

[

] 640 x 480

9. Possible number of shots

10. Quality [

] Fine

[

] Normal

[

]Economy

11. Date and time

12. Self-timer icon [

10s] 10 sec.

[

2s ] 2 sec.

[

10+2s ] 10+2 sec.

13. Unsteady hold warning icon

14. [

] Exposure compensation

[

] Backlight correction

15. Metering icon [ Blank ] Average [

] Spot

16. White balance icon [ Blank ] Auto

-Still image mode

[ ] Incandescent [ [ [ [

[

17. Focus icon [Blank] Auto focus

[ [

18. Scene mode

[ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [ [

] Fluorescent 1 ] Fluorescent 2 ] Day Light

] Cloudy

M ] Manual

] Macro ] Infinity

] Auto

] Panorama

] Portrait

] Landscape ] Sports ] Night ] Candlelight

] Macro

] Sunset

] Sunrise ] Splash Water

] Fireworks

Each press of the button switches one step in the sequence of

Normal display (displaying the icons, etc), Normal and Histogram,

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Composition Line display, No OSD display

Photography mode [ ]

1. [ ] Video mode

2. Zoom status

3. Remaining battery status

4. Image size

5. Possible recording time

/ elapsed time

6. Quality

7. Recording indicator

8. Self-timer icon

9. Focus icon

Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback

1. Playback mode

2. File number

3. Folder number

4. Protect icon

5. Voice memo

Playback mode [ ]-Video playback

1. Video status bar

2. Elapsed time

3. File number

4. Folder number

5. Protect icon

6. Video mode

7. Playback mode

8. Total time

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Camera Strap

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, 650mAh) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery 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 card cover.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown. Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the

arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the rear side of the camera, and then insert the battery.

3. Close the battery/SD card cover.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/SD 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/charger 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 the conversion adapter into the

conversion adapter terminal of the camera as shown in the illustration.

2. Insert one end of the AC power adapter/

charger into the DC IN terminal of the conversion adapter.

3. Insert the other end of the AC power

adapter/charger into a wall outlet.

The status LED lights red when charging is started and goes out when charging is completed. It is recommended to fully discharge or exhaust the battery before being charged. Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

This camera must be used with specified AC power adapter/charger. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. When the charging is not started even if following the above procedure, turn the power on at any mode after LCD monitor turns on, and then turn the power off. The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction. When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside your outer cloth. If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the power will not be terminated. If you remove the battery, you have to insert the battery again in a period of 2 hours in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset. We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use. Always first unplug the AC power adapter/charger from the power outlet before unplugging it from the camera. Make sure that the AC power adapter/charger is always unplugged from the power outlet when it is not used, as it consumes power even if no camera is connected, and moreover may increase a risk of danger. Never expose the battery or AC power adapter to dripping or sprayed water! Moreover, never put objects or containers filled with liquids (for example, a vase) onto the camera!

A/V OUT

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Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional

Accessory)

The digital camera comes with approx. 16 MB of internal memory (10 MB

for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or movie clips

in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity

by using an optional SD card so that you can store more files.

Inserting the SD card

1. Open the battery/SD card cover.

2. Insert the SD card in the correct orientation

shown.

Hold the SD card with its front side of

the SD card (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 card cover.

Removing the SD card

Open the battery/SD card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD card and

it will eject.

To prevent valuable data from being

accidentally erased from an SD card

you can slide the write-protected tab

(on the side of the SD card) to “LOCK”.

To save, edit or erase data on an SD

card, you must unlock the card.

Be sure to format an SD card with this digital camera before using it.

Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Card or Internal

Memory” for further details.

Before inserting or removing the SD card, make sure that the power of

the camera is off. The camera will automatically turn off when inserting

or removing the SD card.

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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.

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1. Slide the mode switch to [

] or [ ].

2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup]

menu with the

3. Select [Date/Time] with the

button.

/ buttons

and press the SET button.

The Date/Time setting screen will be

displayed.

4. Select the item’s field with the

/ buttons

and adjust the value for the date and time

with the

/ buttons.

The date and time is set in the order

year-month-day-hour-minute.

The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

5. After confirming all settings are correct,

press the SET button.

Capture

Date / Time

2005

Menu:Exit Set : Adjust

01 01

: Select Item : Change Value

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Choosing the Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the

LCD monitor.

1. Slide the mode switch to [

[

2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup]

menu with the

3. Select [Language] with the

and press the SET button.

The Language setting screen will be

displayed.

4. Select the displayed language with the

buttons and press the SET button.

The setting will be stored.

button.

] or [ ] or

/ buttons

[ ] / [ ] Mode

] Mode

[

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Formatting the SD Card or Internal Memory

This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all

stored images and data.

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1. Slide the mode switch to [

2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup]

menu with

3. Select [Format] with the

button.

/ buttons,

then press the SET button.

4. Select [Execute] with the

/ buttons,

and press the SET button.

To cancel formatting, select [Cancel]

and press the SET button.

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

Otherwise, you will format the SD card.

Formatting the SD card also erases the protected images. All data other

than images are also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure that

all the images are unnecessary.

Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a

later time.

An SD card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

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Adjust

Enter

Off

:Select Page :Select Item

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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 [

2. Press the MENU button.

[Capture] menu is displayed.

3. Select [Size] with the

/ buttons, and

press the SET button.

4. Select the desired setting with the

buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Select [Quality] with the

and press the SET button.

6. Select the desired setting with the

buttons, and press the SET button.

7. To exit from the menu, press the MENU

button.

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] or [ ].

/ buttons,

Capture

Adjust

[ ] Mode

Capture

Size

640 x 480 Fine

Standard

Adjust

[ ] Mode

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

[ ] Still Image Mode

Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" TFT color LCD monitor to help you

compose images, playback recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu

settings.

1. Press the POWER button to turn the power

on.

2. Slide the mode switch to [

3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button.

Pressing the shutter button down

halfway automatically focuses and

adjusts the exposure, and pressing the

shutter button down fully captures the

images.

The focus area frame turns blue and

the status LED lights green when the

camera is in focus and the exposure is

calculated.

When the focus or exposure is not

suitable, the frame of the focus area

turns yellow and the status LED turns

red.

If the photographic preview is set to “On”, the captured image will be

displayed while the image is being recorded onto the SD card/internal

memory.

Press down halfway

Press down fully

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