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User manual
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Product Overview
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1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Focus lamp / Self-timer LED
4. Power on LED
5. Power button
6. Buzzer
7. Lens
8. Microphone
9. Zoom out / Thumbnail button
10. Zoom in button
11. Mode button
12. LCD Screen
13. Menu button
14. Wrist Strap holder
15. Flash LED
16. Power LED
17. LCD Screen on/off button
18. Left button
19. OK button
20. Flash / Up button
21. Right button / Self-timer button
22. Close Up / Down button
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Table of Contents
1 Getting Started ................................................................................................................................... 7
• Camera Package Contents ......................................................................................................8
• Installing and Removing the Battery .................................................................................. 9
• Using Your Battery ....................................................................................................................10
• Checking the Battery Level ...................................................................................................10
• Turning the Camera On and Off .........................................................................................11
2 Camera Setting .................................................................................................................................12
• Checking Camera Status ........................................................................................................12
• Camera Modes ..............................................................................................................................15
• How to Navigate Menus ..........................................................................................................15
• Setup Menu ....................................................................................................................................16
• Setting the Current Date and Time ..................................................................................18
• Setting Auto Power Off ...........................................................................................................19
• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off ......................................................................................20
• Selecting the Frequency ........................................................................................................21
• Setting the Display Language .............................................................................................22
• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off .......................................................................................23
• Changing the USB Mode Between MSDC and Pictbridge. ...................................24
• Restoring Default Settings ....................................................................................................25
• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off ......................26
3 Taking Pictures .................................................................................................................................28
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode .........................................................................................28
• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes ..............................................30
• Taking Pictures in Close Up Mode ....................................................................................32
• Setting Flash Mode ....................................................................................................................33
• Setting the Image Size and Compression .....................................................................35
• Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures ............................................................38
• Changing the ISO Speed .........................................................................................................39
• Setting White Balance for Pictures ..................................................................................40
• Setting the Sharpness .............................................................................................................41
• Setting Light Metering .............................................................................................................42
• Setting Self-timer .......................................................................................................................43
• Zoom Feature ...............................................................................................................................44
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4 Recording Video Clips....................................................................................................................45
• Recording Video Clips .............................................................................................................45
• Setting Video Image Size .......................................................................................................46
• Setting White Balance for Video Clips ............................................................................47
5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips ......................................................................................48
• Reviewing Pictures .....................................................................................................................48
• Playing the Video Clip ...............................................................................................................49
• Protecting or Unprotecting the Selected Picture or Video Clip ........................49
• Running a Slide Show............... ...............................................................................................50
• Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s) ................................................................................53
6 Print Setting ........................................................................................................................................54
• About PictBridge .........................................................................................................................54
• About DPOF ...................................................................................................................................62
7 Using Memory Card ........................................................................................................................64
• Using memory card ....................................................................................................................64
• Formatting Memory....................................................................................................................67
• Copying Pictures and Video Clips to Memory Card ...............................................68
8 Installing the Software Onto a Computer ..........................................................................69
• Installing the Software ...........................................................................................................69
• Software Included with Your Camera ..............................................................................71
• Computer System Requirements .......................................................................................72
• Uninstalling AGFAPHOTO Digital Camera Driver (PC Only) ..................................73
9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer .................................................74
• Before you Transfer Pictures ...............................................................................................74
• Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable ..................................74
• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable ............................................75
10 Troubleshooting Problems .......................................................................................................76
• Troubleshooting ..........................................................................................................................76
11 Getting Help .....................................................................................................................................79
• AGFAPHOTO Online Services.... ...........................................................................................79
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• ArcSoft Software Help... ..........................................................................................................79
12 Appendix ............................................................................................................................................80
• Technical Specifications .........................................................................................................80
• Capacity of SD Card ..................................................................................................................82
• Camera Default Settings ........................................................................................................85
• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance ......................................................................................86
• Regulatory Information ............................................................................................................86
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1 Getting Started
Designed to be the flagship for AFGAPHOTO digital cameras, this AFGAPHOTO
digital camera has a 2.4 inch color LCD for viewing images. Your camera is the
perfect choice for the photographer looking for point and shoot simplicity with
excellent performance and a variety of features.
Your camera has these features:
• A glass lens system for well exposed sharp pictures from
to infinity. Your camera has 3X optical zoom and 4X digital zoom modes.
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9 scene shooting modes plus video recording functionality.
• Built-in flash with f
slow sync).
• Adjust your picture’s resolution for printing or emailing
• Light metering, white balance, exposure compensation to suit lighting
conditions.
• Experience PictBridge capability to plug-and-print your images.
ive modes (off, auto, flash aways, red-eye reduction and
3.9 inches (10 cm)
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2 AA Battery
Quick Start Guide
USB Cable
DC-633xs Digital Camera Driver (PC only)
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ (PC&Mac)
Wrist StarpPouch
Warranty Card
The CD-ROM includes
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 5.5 (PC)
/ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® 4.3 (Mac)
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 5 (PC)
/ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® 4 (Mac)
User Manual (in PDF format)
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• Installing and Removing the Battery
1. Open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the battery as shown.
3. Close the battery door by pressing and sliding it back to lock.
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4. To remove the battery, open the camera battery door by pushing it outwards
as illustrated.
5. Remove the battery as shown.
6. Close the battery door by pressing and sliding it back to lock.
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For more guidelines on battery usage, please see “Using Your Battery” on page 10.
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• Using Your Battery
Limit the following activities that reduce battery life:
• Reviewing your pictures on the LCD screen.
• Excessive use of the flash.
WARNINGS!
• Battery should be replaced by an adult.
• Insert the battery with the correct polarity.
• Remove exhausted battery from the camera immediately.
• Do not short the supply terminals.
• Do not dispose the battery in fire.
• Remove battery from the camera when not in use.
• Batteries life varies depends on the camera usage.
These instructions should be retained for future reference.
• Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level that appears on the LCD screen before
shooting.
Battery power is full.
Battery has adequate power.
Battery power is low.
Battery is empty.
Batter power is exhausted.
NOTE:
1. When battery power is
Taking pictures is possible while flash can not be supported.
2. When battery power is exhausted, the
screen and then the camera will turn off automatically in a few seconds.
Please replace the battery immediately.
3. We recommend user to use Ni-MH rechargeable battery.
empty, the icon appears on the LCD screen.
icon appears on the LCD
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• Turning the Camera On and Off
1. Press the button until the Power On
LED screen turns on.
2. Press the
camera.
IMPORTANT!
All operations, including taking pictures and video clips, and adjusting
settings for shooting and playback, are performed while the camera is
powered on.
button again to turn off the
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2 Camera Setting
• Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera and view the camera LCD screen to check which camera
settings are active. Those particular features whose icons are not displayed are
not activated.
Still Image Mode
SD Card
Capture Mode
Still Image *
Scene Shooting Mode
Auto *
Portrait
Landscape
Night
Sunset
Night & Portrait
Motion
Close-up
Back Light
Optical and digital zoom
Digital Zoom Status
* Default setting
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Flash Mode
Flash Off
Auto Flash *
Flash Always
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
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Battery Power Level
Full
Adequate
Low
Empty
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2-SEC. Self-timer
10-SEC. Self-timer
Number of pictures that
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Image Size
2816 x 2112 *
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2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
Histogram
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Exposure Compensation Value
+/-2.0, +/-1.5, +/-1.0,+/- 0.5
+/- 0
ISO Sensitivity
Auto
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200
400
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200
400
White Balance
Auto *
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Light metering
Average *
Center
Spot
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Sharpness
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Compression
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Fine
Normal
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Video Mode
White Balance
Auto *
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Playback Mode
Locked File
File Type
Picture
Video Clip
Video Mode
Recording Indicator
001/002
Elapsed Time
Video Resolution
320 x 240
640 x 480 *
File Number
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• Camera Modes
The camera has three working modes,
Capture mode, Playback mode and
Video mode. Pressing the mode button
switches among the Capture mode,
Playback mode and Video mode.
NOTE:
• Still Image mode is the default capture mode.
• How to Navigate Menus
Menus and function bars are used to adjust capture and play settings, as well
as other camera settings like the Date / Time, Auto Power Off, and so on.
Press the button to enter the menu and
press the right button to enter an submenu. Use
the up and down buttons to scroll up and down,
and use the left and right buttons to scroll left
and right. Use the button to confirm your
choice, and left button to return previous in first
and second level menu.
Press the button to activate a function bar.
Use the four-way navigation buttons to scroll up,
down, left and right.
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• Setup Menu
The setup menu can be accessed in all nine
working modes to customize your camera
settings. Here we take the mode for an
example.
1. Press the button to access the main
menu.
2. Press the or button to select the
SETUP option.
SETUP
SETUP
NORMAL
AVERAGE
AUTO
SETUP
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
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3. Press the button to access the SETUP submenu.
4. Use the or buttons to select a setup option and then press the
button to enter the next submenu for that particular option.
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
SETUP
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
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• Setting the Current Date and Time
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16
to access the SETUP menu.
2. Press the button to access the DATE/TIME
submenu.
Setting the Date Format
3. Press the or button to select “DATE
FORMAT”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button.
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
DATE / TIME
DATE / TIME
DATE FORMAT
DATE SETUP
DATE / TIME
DATE / TIME
DD / MM / YY
MM / DD / YY
YY / MM / DD
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Setting the Date and Time
3. Press the or button to select “DATE
SETUP”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to adjust the
value in the field.
6. Press the button to switch to the next field.
7. Press the button.
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DATE / TIME
DATE / TIME
DATE FORMAT
DATE SETUP
DATE / TIME
DATE / TIME
DD / MM / YY
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• Setting Auto Power Off
The camera is equipped with a power saving operation to conserve battery
power.
You can change the power saving setting with the following steps:
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to access the SETUP menu.
2. Select the AUTO OFF option using the and
button.
3. Press the button to access the AUTO OFF
submenu.
4. Specify the automatic power off period using
the or button. Press the button
to confirm your choice and exit from the menu
window.
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
AUTO OFF
AUTO OFF
OFF
1 MIN
3 MINS
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1 MINUTE / 3 MINUTES The camera is designed to switch off
automatically to save battery life after the
specified period of inactivity.
OFF The power saving function is not active.
NOTE:
Auto power off is automatically disabled under any one of the following
conditions:
• While the camera is recording a video clip.
• While the camera is running a slide show.
• While the camera is connecting to PC, printer.
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• Setting the Beep Sound On / Off
The beep sound can be turned on and off in the SETUP menu. When the beep
sound is turned on, the camera will beep when you press the buttons.
SETUP
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16
to access the SETUP menu.
2. Select the BEEP option using the
and button.
3. Press the button to access the BEEP submenu.
4. Select ON or OFF using the or button.
Press the button to confirm your choice and
exit from the menu window.
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
BEEP
BEEP
ON
OFF
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•Selecting the Frequency
The correct frequency for your indoor shooting scence makes better photos.
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16
to access the SETUP menu.
2. Select the FREQUENCY option using the and
button.
3. Press the button to access the FREQUENCY
submenu.
4. Select the frequency of your own country using
the or button. Press the button
to confirm your choice and exit from the menu
window.
NOTE:
50 HZ For European users
60 HZ For United States users
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY
FREQUENCY
50 Hz
60 Hz
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• Setting the Display Language
Different languages can be selected for the menu to suit your preference.
SETUP
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16
to access the SETUP menu.
2. Select the LANGUAGE option using the and
button.
3. Press the button to access the LANGUAGE
submenu.
4. Select the language you prefer using the or
button. Press the button to confirm your
choice and exit from the menu window.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
LANGUAGE
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANÇAIS
ESPAÑOL
ITALIANO
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• Setting the Date Stamp On / Off
Use the date stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. Make sure the
date is correct before setting the date stamp on.
1. Follow the guideline in “Setup Menu” on page 16 to
access the SETUP menu.
2. Select the DATE STAMP option using the and
button.
3. Press the button to access the DATE STAMP
submenu.
4. Select ON or OFF using the or button.
Press the button to confirm your choice and
exit from the menu window.
SETUP
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
DATE STAMP
DATE STAMP
ON
OFF
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• Changing the USB Mode Between Mass Storage Mode and
Pictbridge
You can choose either MSDC (Mass Storage Device Class) or Pictbridge
Camera as a driver type in this camera.
MSDC is a computer interface between a computer and a digital camera
which shows the digital camera as a removable disk drive attached to the
computer. You may view and download pictures and video clips stored in
your camera’s internal memory or a SD memory card onto your computer.
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
SETUP
2. Access the Setup menu.
3. Press the or button to select “USB
MODE”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select the
desired setting.
6. Press the button.
NOTE:
The driver type always resets to MSDC when the camera is turned off.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
USB MODE
USB MODE
MSDC
PICTBRIDGE
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• Restoring Default Settings
Default setting can be restored by the following steps (For more guidelines,
please see “Camera Default Settings” on page 86).
SETUP
1. Follow the guidelines in “Setup Menu” on page 16
to access the SETUP menu.
2. Select the DEFAULT SETTING option using the
and button.
3. Press the button.
4. Select OK using the button. Press the
button to restore default settings and exit from the
menu window.
NOTE:
Selecting CANCEL will cancel the operation and exit from the menu
window.
SETUP
LANGUAGE
DATE STAMP
USB MODE
DEFAULT SETTING
DEFAULT SETTING
DEFAULT SETTING
RETURN MENU SETTING
TO DEFAULTS
CANCEL
OK
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• Switching the Information Display and LCD Screen On and Off
The LCD Screen can be changed by pressing the
button.
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information and a histogram
Press
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LCD screen on with
information display off
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In mode:
320x240
LCD screen on with basic
information display
In mode:
LCD screen on with basic
information display
Press
LCD screen on with basic
information and a histogram
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2006/01/01
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Press
Press
320x240
LCD screen on with
information display off
Press
LCD screen on with
information display off
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3 Taking Pictures
Before you take pictures, please read this note first:
NOTE:
Never remove the batteries while a picture is being saved. Doing so will
prevent the current picture from being saved and may corrupt other
pictures already stored on the camera’s internal memory or a memory card.
• Taking Pictures in Normal Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects and make sure they are at least the distance
from the taking lens as indicated below:
Wide Angle: 0.3 m (1 ft) ~ Infinity
Telephoto: 0.4 m (1.3 ft) ~ Infinity
NOTE:
Most settings are saved by the camera when the power is turned off so
that the same setting is automatically available when the power is turned
on again. Make sure you verify your settings when turning the camera on
again.
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1. Set the camera to the Still Image mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the shutter button halfway to set the exposure and focus. The
camera automatically detects the subject. The camera’s focus mark is
highlighted in green when the camera’s focus is locked on the subject.
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• When the camera’s focus mark is highlighted in green, the user can take
photos normally.
• When the camera’s focus mark is highlighted in red, the subject is not in
proper focus, as the subject is either out of range or the light is too low.
Release the shutter button, recompose the scene and press the shutter
button halfway to reset the focus.
• When the light is relatively low, the focus lamp helps the camera easily
focus on the subject.
• The LCD screen will show you the aperture value and shutter speed at
when you take the picture.
4. Hold the camera steady and slowly press the shutter button down to take
your image.
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• Taking Pictures in Different Scene Shooting Modes
Select a mode that is suitable to your shooting conditions:
1. Press the mode button to set the camera to
Still Image mode.
2. Press the button to access the main menu.
3. Press the or button to select the
SCENE MODE option.
4. Press the botton to enter the submenu.
5. Press the or button to select one
setting desired.
6. Press the button to confirm your choice.
SCEME MODE
SCEME MODE
NORMAL
AVERAGE
AUTO
SETUP
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
PORTRAIT
LANDSCAPE
SUNSET
1/2
AUTO
NIGHT
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When shooting under these
Select this mode Icon shown
conditions:
For general picture-taking. Automatic
exposure and point-and-shoot operation and
manual adjustment on flash mode, image
size, ISO sensitivity, etc.
Define the subject in a portrait shot by using
the largest aperture value to produce a
blurred background.
Produce largest depth of field by locking the
focus at infinity and keeping the smallest
aperture value.
Used for the wide scenic views at night Night
Auto
Portrait
Landscape
on the LCD
screen
Enhance the red hue for recording sunset
images.
Blurring the background to focus on the
subject at night
Freeze the subject in motion by using a
faster shutter speed in combination with ISO
100 sensitivity for a particular exposure.
For taking close-up (macro) pictures. Close-up
Shooting the image of backlit object by
changing the metering
Sunset
Night & Portrait
Motion
Backlight
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• Taking Pictures in Close Up (Macro) Mode
Use this mode to capture subjects this close to the lens:
Wide Angle: 0.1 m (4 inches) ~ 1 m (3.3 ft)
Telephoto: 0.2 m (7.9 inches) ~ 1 m (3.3 ft)
1. Set the camera to Still Image mode.
2. Press the button and the icon appears on the LCD screen.
3. Capture procedures are the same as for taking a picture in the normal
capture mode. See page 28.
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• Setting Flash Mode
Use the flash when you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy
shadows.The camera has four flash modes (default setting is Auto Flash).
Flash Range:
• Normal
Wide: 1m (3.3 ft) to 3 m (9.9 ft)
Telephoto: 1m (3.3 ft) to 2.5 m (8 ft)
• Close Up
Wide: 0.1m (4 inches) to 1m (3.3 ft)
Telephoto: 0.2m (7.9 inches) to 1 m (3.3 ft)
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to cycle through the
flash options and select the one you need.
NOTE:
When you press the button, the Flash LED blinks, which indicates the
flash is charging. The icon (according to the flash setting you selected) will
appear on the LCD screen.
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When shooting under these conditions: Select this mode Icon shown
The flash does not fire. Use this setting
for outdoor pictures, or where flash is
prohibited or may be distracting, or when
shooting towards a reflective surface,
such as a window or a mirror. If there is not
enough light when using this setting, your
pictures will be too dark.
The flash fires automatically as needed.
Use this setting to take most pictures.
Use this setting to avoid red eye in your
subject’s eyes. The camera fires a brief
preflash before the regular flash.
The flash fires for every picture. Use
this setting in high-contrast situations
to provide fill-light or use it indoors in
low light.
There is a slight delay in the flash than it
does in Auto. Hold the camera steady until
you have taken your pictures.
Flash Off
Auto Flash
Red-eye
Reduction
Flash Always
Slow Sync
on the LCD screen
NOTE:
Never touch or block the flash with your fingers. Doing so can damage these
components and interfere with the correct flash operation.
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• Setting the Image Size and Compression
Picture resolution refers to the number of pixels in a digital picture. Picture
quality depends on the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when the
picture is taken. Higher resolution and less compression makes better quality
and occupies more memory space. Smaller size and normal quality pictures are
easier to email while larger size and fine quality pictures are better for printing.
Image Size setting
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main menu.
Press the or button until the IMAGE
SIZE option is highlighted.
3. Press the button to access the IMAGE SIZE
submenu.
4. Select the image size you prefer using the
or button. Press the button to
confirm your choice and exit from the menu
window, or press the button to give up
confirmation and return to the previous menu.
NOTE:
2816 x 2112 pixels is the default and optimal image size setting. It is
recomended to use this setting for printing.
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE SIZE
2816 X 2112
SUPER FINE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE SIZE
2816 X 2112
2304 X 1728
2048 X 1536
1600 X 1200
640 X 480
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Compression setting
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the or button to select the
COMPRESSION option.
4. Press the button to access the
COMPRESSION submenu.
5. Select the compression you prefer using the
or button. Press the button to
confirm your choice and exit from the menu
window, or press the button to give up
confirmation and return to the previous menu.
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COMPRESSION
2816 X 2112
SUPER FINE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
COMPRESSION
COMPRESSION
SUPER FINE
NORMAL
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The chart below indicates the approximate numbers of pictures you can expect
the camera to hold at different resolution and quality setting based on the 16
MB internal memory card. You can expand the memory using a commercially
available memory card. Please refer to “Capacity of SD Card” on page 83 for
further details.
Compression
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Resolution
2816 x 2112
2304 x 1728
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
640 x 480
4 9 16
9 15 26
12 19 33
21 33 54
118 179 238
NOTE:
Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of
trees in autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the
same resolution and quality setting. Therefore, the number of picture or the
length of video clips you can store on a memory card may vary. The number
of pictures on the LCD screen is for reference only.
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• Setting Exposure Compensation for Pictures
You can adjust the exposure compensation value (EV) within the range of –2EV
to +2EV in order to compensate for current lighting conditions. This setting can
be used to obtain better result when shooting with backlighting, indirect indoor
lighting, a dark background, and so on.
EXPOSURE
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the button to enter Exposure
submenu.
4. Adjust the exposure compensation value
using the or button.
5. Press the button to confirm. The currently
selected option will be accessed and takes
effect immediately.
NOTE:
• A higher EV is best used for light-colored subjects and backlit subjects. A lower EV
is best for dark-colored subjects and for shooting outdoors on a clear day.
• When shooting under very dark or very bright conditions, you may not be able to
obtain satisfactory results even if performing exposure compensation.
EXPOSURE
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SUPER FINE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE
1/2
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• Changing the ISO Speed
This function enables you to change the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting
different ISO values. ISO is a measure of how quickly your camera reacts to light.
The higher the ISO value, the less light needed to make an exposure, allowing
the same exposure to be achieved with higher shutter speeds or smaller
apertures. In a digital camera, higher ISO value allows higher shutter speed, at
the expense of mottle or grain appearing in the final picture.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the or button to select the
ISO option.
4. Select the ISO speed using the button.
5. The currently selected option will be accessed
and takes effect immediately. Press the
button to exit from the function bar, or press
the button to return to the previous menu.
ISO
ISO
2816 X 2112
SUPER FINE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
ISO
ISO
AUTO
ISO100
ISO200
ISO400
1/2
100 200 400
In the same lighting condition, the higher ISO value it is,
the faster the shutter speed will be.
The camera’s sensitivity is automatically changed by
different lighting value or subject brightness.
NOTE:
Increase in ISO value affects image quality with more noise. Use as low an
ISO value as possible.
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• Setting White Balance for Pictures
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the colors of a
subject appear more natural under the type of lighting environment.
WHITE BALANCE
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the or button to select the
WHITE BALANCE option.
4. Press the button to enter submenu.
5. Select the right type of white balance using
the or button.
6. The currently selected option will be accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the button to exit from the main menu, or press the button to
return to the previous menu.
When shooting under these
Select this setting Icon shown
conditions
Automatic adjustment Auto
Outdoor sunny day Daylight
Cloudy Cloudy
WHITE BALANCE
2816 X 2112
SUPER FINE
AUTO
AUTO
AUTO
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
on the LCD screen
1/2
Indoors, illuminated by light
bulbs
Indoors, illuminated by cool
white fluorescent lighting
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Fluorescent
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• Setting the Sharpness
Use the sharpness setting to highlight or blend the edges of subjects in
pictures.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode
to .
2. Press the button to access the main menu.
3. Press the or button to select the
SHARPNESS option.
4. Press the button to access the SHARPNESS
submenu.
5. Select the sharpness you prefer using the
or button.
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
AVERAGE
AUTO
SETUP
SHARPNESS
SHARPNESS
NORMAL
1/2
STRONG
SOFT
6. The currently selected option will be accessed
and takes effect immediately. Press the
button to exit from the function bar, or press
the button to return to the previous menu.
STRONG Increases contrast on the edge of the picture. Image color noise
may occur.
NORMAL The edges of the image are sharp, this is suitable for printing.
SOFT Softens the edge of the picture.
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• Setting Light Metering
Use the light metering setting to ensure that the proper amount of light enters
into the camera lens.
LIGHT METERING
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the function
bar.
3. Press the or button to select the
LIGHT METERING option.
4. Press key to enter submenu.
5. Select the metering method using the or
button.
6. The currently selected option will be accessed and takes effect immediately.
Press the button to confirm and exit from the function bar, or press the
button to return to the previous menu.
When shooting under these conditions Select
this
setting
Evaluates the lighting conditions throughout the picture
to give an optimum picture exposure. Ideal for general
picture taking.
Evaluates the lighting conditions of the subject centered
on the LCD screen. Ideal for backlit subjects.
Average
Center
LIGHT METERING
NORMAL
AVERAGE
AUTO
SETUP
LIGHT METERING
LIGHT METERING
AVERAGE
CENTER
SPOT
Icon shown
on the LCD
screen
1/2
Similar to Center, except the metering is concentrated
on a smaller area of the subject centered on the LCD.
Ideal when an exact exposure of a specific area in the
picture is needed.
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• Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function which
allows you to take pictures with the 2-second or 10second built-in timer.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the right/self-timer button to select.
OFF Disable the self-timer function.
2-second self-timer indicates a countdown of two seconds. The
Self-timer LED will blink before the picture is taken.
10-second self-timer indicates a countdown of 10 seconds. The
Self-timer LED will blink before the picture is taken.
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2048X1536
N
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• Zoom Feature
Your camera is designed with optical and digital zoom features that allows
you to zoom in the central area of an image and photograph only the
enlarged portion of the picture. Optical zoom alters the focal distance of
the zoom lens, and its factor range is 1X to 3X. Digital zoom is activated
after the camera reaches the maximum optical zoom (3X). It enlarges the
part of the image up to four times at the center of the image screen.
Zoom In or Out the Image
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2048X1536
N
Digital Zoom
Status
Opticla zoom
Digital zoom
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the mode button to set the camera to Still Image or Video
mode.
3. Press the Zoom In or Zoom Out button to zoom in or zoom out the
subject image. The zoom status is shown on the LCD screen.
4. Now you can takes pictures and review them under the zoom setting.
The zoom setting will remain after taking pictures. If you want to take
a normal size picture, please use the Zoom Out button.
For digital zoom feature, we recommend the user to use the LCD screen to
monitor the zoom feature.
NOTE:
• Zoom feature is available in mode.
• Using the digital zoom cause a decrease in image quality.
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4 Recording Video Clips
• Recording Video Clips
Use the Video mode to record video clips with audio.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
3. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
Recording automatically stops when the
current memory is full.
While recording, the red icon will appear on the LCD screen.
NOTE:
• The zoom feature is not available during recording video clips.
• The maximum length that the camera can hold at either 320 x 240 or
640 x 480 pixels depends on the memory capacity. The length of clips
may vary with scene complexity. The length of clips may vary with scene
complexity.
Recording Indicator
Video Time Elapsed
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• Setting Video Image Size
Image Size refers to the number of pixels in a digital video clip. Video clip quality
depends on the file resolution that the camera applies when the video clip is
recorded. Higher resolution makes better quality while occupying more memory
space.
IMAGE SIZE
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main menu.
Press or button until IMAGE SIZE
option is highlighted.
3. Press the button to access the IMAGE SIZE
submenu.
4. Select the resolution using the or
button.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice
and exit from the menu window.
Here are the approximate length of video clips you can expect the camera
to hold at each setting based on the 16 MB internal memory card. You can
expand the memory with a commercially available memory card. Please refer to
“Capacity of SD Card” on page 83 for further details.
Resolution: 640 x 480 Approx. 9 seconds (30 fps)
320 x 240 Approx. 28 seconds (30 fps)
IMAGE SIZE
640 X 480
AUTO
SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
IMAGE SIZE
640 X 480
320 X 240
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• Setting White Balance for Video Clips
Selecting the right type of white balance can help to make the color of a
subject in the video clip appear more natural under the type of lighting that is
available.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode
to .
2. Press the button to access the main menu.
3. Press the or button to select White
Balance submenu.
4. Use button to enter submenu, then select the
value by pressing or button.
5. The currently selected option will be accessed
and takes effect immediately. Press the
button to exit from the function bar, or press the
button to return to the previous menu.
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
640 X 480
AUTO
SETUP
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
When shooting under these
Select this setting Icon shown
conditions
Automatic adjustment Auto
Outdoor sunny day Daylight
Cloudy Cloudy
Indoors, illuminated by light
bulbs
Indoors, illuminated by cool
white fluorescent lighting
Tungsten
Fluorescent
on the LCD screen
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5 Managing Pictures and Video Clips
• Reviewing Pictures
Reviewing Pictures in Full Screen
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Use the left and right buttons to view the
pictures taken.
The icon is shown on the LCD screen when a
picture is selected.
Reviewing Picture and Video Clip Files in Thumbnail
You can view up to nine pictures and video clip files at a time on the LCD screen
by using the thumbnail function.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Press the button once and nine thumbnail files will be shown on the
LCD screen with the latest displayed file highlighted.
3. Use the up, down, left and right buttons to select a thumbnail file and view
it in full screen by pressing the or button.
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6
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• Playing the Video Clip
1. Press the mode button to set the camera mode to .
2. Use the and button to select
the video clip you want to play.
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3. Press the button to start
playing the selected video clip, and
press again to pause.
4. Press shutter button to exit.
The icon is shown on the LCD screen
when a video clip is selected.
• Protecting or Unprotecting the Selected Picture or Video Clip
Use the left or right button to select the picture or video clip you want to protect
or unprotect.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main
menu. Press the or button until the
PROTECT option is highlighted.
3. Press the button to access the PROTECT
submenu.
4. Select ON or OFF using the or
button.
5. Press the button to confirm your choice
and exit from the menu window, or press the
button to return to the previous menu.
MENU
MENU
ERASE
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
COPY TO CARD
PRINT SETTING
MENU
MENU
LOCK THIS
UNLOCK THIS
LOCK ALL
UNLOCK ALL
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• Running a Slide Show
The slide show function enables you to view all picture and video clip files
stored in the current memory repeatedly one by one on the LCD screen.
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the or button until
SLIDE SHOW option is highlighted.
4. Press the button to access the SLIDE SHOW
submenu.
5. Press or button to select ON, press
shutter button to exit.
The slide show will automatically run from the currently displayed picture after
you press the button. Press the button to stop the slide show.
MENU
MENU
ERASE
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
COPY TO CARD
PRINT SETTING
AUTO PLAY
AUTO PLAY
ON
SETUP
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Slide Show Interval
5. Press or button to select SETUP.
6. Press to enter submenu.
7. Press or button to select INTERVAL.
8. Press or button to select one setting
desired.
AUTO PLAY
AUTO PLAY
SLIDE SHOW
SLIDE SHOW
DIRECTION
INTERVAL
SLIDE SHOW
SLIDE SHOW
10 SEC
SETUP
1 SEC
ON
1, 10 SECONDS Every picture will continually exist on the LED at an
interval of 1, 10 seconds.
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Slide Show Direction
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the or button until SLIDE
SHOW option is highlighted.
4. Press the button to access the SLIDE SHOW
submenu.
MENU
MENU
ERASE
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
COPY TO CARD
PRINT SETTING
AUTO PLAY
AUTO PLAY
SETUP
ON
5. Press or button to select SETUP.
SLIDE SHOW
6. Press to enter submenu.
7. Press or button to select
DIRECTION.
SLIDE SHOW
DIRECTION
INTERVAL
8. Press or button to select one setting
desired.
SLIDE SHOW
SLIDE SHOW
FORWARD
BACKWARD
NOTE:
The slide show will keep running as long as all the pictures or video clips
stored in the camera are displayed.
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• Deleting Picture(s) and Video Clip(s)
1. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
2. Press the button.
3. Press the or button to select
“ERASE”.
4. Press the button.
5. Press the or button to select one
desired setting.
WHITE BALANCE
WHITE BALANCE
ERASE
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
COPY TO CARD
PRINT SETTING
ERASE
ERASE
ERASE THIS
ERASE ALL
ERASE THIS Erase the selected picture or video clip. Please
select the picture or video you want to delete before
pressing the Erase button.
ERASE ALL Erase all pictures and video clips stored in the current
memory.
6. Press the button.
7. Select OK or CANCEL using the
or button.
ERASE THIS
ERASE THIS
CANCEL
OK
NOTE:
• Protected files can not be deleted. Remove protection before
deleting.
• All deleted pictures and video clips cannot be recovered.
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6 Print Setting
• About PictBridge
PictBridge is a new industry standard that allows you to print images directly
from a PictBridge enable digital still camera to a PictBridge compatible printer
without using a photo editing software or a computer.
Printing Procedures
1. Preparing the camera and the printer.
Camera Be sure battery level is full before printing.
Printer Refer to the user guide that comes with your
Turn on the camera and the printer.
2. Selecting PictBridge mode
Set the camera to Playback mode and select the PictBridge mode. Refer to page
57 for details.
3. Connecting the camera to the printer
Refer to "Camera/Printer Connection" on page 58 for details.
4. Select print settings.
Use the camera's function and navigation buttons to select the print settings.
Refer to page 59 for details.
5. Printing
Press the button to start printing.
printer and make preparations (paper, ink cassette,
cartridge, etc.) as required.
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Cancelling Printing
MENU
Press the button to cancel the print job. The
printer will stop printing and eject the paper.
Printing Errors
MENU
ERASE
PROTECT
SLIDE SHOW
COPY TO CARD
PRINT SETTING
One of the following messages may appear on
the LCD screen, indicating that an error occurs
before or during printing. Select “CANCEL” or
“CONTINUE”. Or please refer to the printer’s
user guide for the solutions. Printing may
PICTBRIDGE
PICTBRIDGE
PICTBRIDGE
DPOF
resume once the problem is solved.
PLEASE
PLEASE
CONNECT TO DEVICE
CONNECT TO DEVICE
NOTE:
Printing operation may still fail with some errors even if you press the
button after selecting “CONTINUE”. In that case, select “CANCEL” and press
the button.
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List of Error Messages
PAPER IS EMPTY Paper cassette runs out of paper.
PAPER IS NOT LOADED Paper is not loaded or incorrectly loaded.
PAPER IS NOT EJECTED Paper is not ejected correctly.
MEDIA ERROR Paper is not detected, paper is skewed, or roll paper
PAPER IS JAMMED The paper is jammed during printing.
PAPER IS NEARLY EMPTY Paper cassette almost runs out of paper.
PAPER TYPE IS NOT SUPPORTED Paper type or size is not supported by the printer or
INK EMPTY Ink cassette is out of ink.
INK LOW Ink cassette is almost empty.
WASTE INK RESERVOIR FULL Waste ink reservoir is full.
HARDWARE FATAL ERROR A serious error occurs with the printer’s hardware.
PRINTER IS BUSY The printer is busy with other print jobs from another
PRINTER IS OCCUPIED The printer is performing maintenance or occupied by
COVER IS OPENED The printer’s cover is open or not securely closed.
NO MARKING AGENT Some print information is missing during printing, e.g.
INK COVER IS OPENED The printer’s ink cover is open or not securely closed.
NO INK CARTRIDGE No ink cartridge is loaded.
SPECIFIED INFO IS TOO LARGE Image information is too large to process.
FILE DECODE ERROR Picture format of specified image cannot be decoded.
cannot be cut or torn off.
paper found in the printer does not match request.
source.
other external device.
missing print head.
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Selecting PictBridge Mode
PICTBRIDGE
1. Press the mode button to set
PICTBRIDGE
the camera mode to .
2. Press the button to access the main
menu.
3. Press the or button to select
the PICTBRIDGE option.
PLEASE
4. Press the button.
PLEASE
CONNECT TO DEVICE
CONNECT TO DEVICE
5. Connect the camera with the printer via a
USB cable.
NOTE:
To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge mode.
PICTBRIDGE
DPOF
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Carmra/Printer Connection
Connecting with the the USB cable.
Plug USB cable into the port of your camera USB Series “A” plug connects to your
printer
1. Plug Series A of the USB cable into the marked socket on your printer.
Location of USB socket will vary from printer to printer.
2. Plug USB of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
PLEASE
CONNECT TO DEVICE
DEVICE
IS CONNECTED
PICTBRIDGE
PICTBRIDGE
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL INDEX
NOTE:
• “ DEVICE IS CONNECTED” displays on the LCD screen, indicating a
proper connection to the printer.
• Do not connect the USB cable to the camera until PictBridge is enable and
when prompted by the “PLEASE CONNECT TO DEVICE” screen. Or if you
already have connected the cable to the camera, do not plug into printer
until prompt to do so. Not following this sequence will result in connection
failure.
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Selecting Print Settings
1. Press or button to select
the print mode.
2. The following options are available.
PICTBRIDGE
PICTBRIDGE
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
ALL INDEX
THIS IMAGE Print the selected image in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card
ALL IMAGES Print all images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card
ALL INDEX All images in the camera’s internal memory or a memory card are given an
NOTE:
• To print a single image, select the image before enabling PictBridge.
• Print settings are configured for images only. Make sure there are no video clips
or other file besides images in the memory before printing.
• Not all printers will support all these print options. Please refer to the printer
according to specified settings. Use the left or right button to designate
the image you want to print before selecting the print settings.
according to the specified settings.
index and printed according to the specified settings.
user guide for options available.
3. Press the or button to select the print settings.
NUMBER OF COPY
NUMBER OF COPY
X01
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
Number of Copies
Print Layout
File Name On/Off
Date Stamp On/Off
Paper Size
Select a setting item using the or button and select setting contents
using the or button.
NOTE:
The camera’s print settings are not supported by some printers. The LCD screen
shows those settings that are available for the currently connected printer.
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Specifying the Number of Copies
Press the left or right button to specify the
number of copies (from 1 to 99) you want to
print for the selected image or all images.
NOTE:
NUMBER OF COPY
NUMBER OF COPY
X01
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
“01” is the default setting.
LAYOUT
Selecting Print Layout
1. Press the button to select “N-UP
LAYOUT”.
2. Press the or button to specify the
number of printed images on a page.
LAYOUT
X01
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
N-UP Print 1 to 256 pictures on one piece of paper.
BORDERLESS Print right to the edge of the page.
INDEX PRINT Specify the number of printed images on a page.
FILENAME PRINT
Setting the File Name On/Off
1. Press the button to select “FILE
NAME”.
2. Press the or button to select
“DEFAULT” or “OFF”.
FILENAME PRINT
X01
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
OFF Print without the file name.
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Setting the Date Stamp On/Off
1. Press the button to select “DATE
STAMPING”.
2. Press the or button to select
“DEFAULT”, “ON” or “OFF”.
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
ON Add the date stamp to the printed image.
OFF Print without the date stamp.
DATE PRINT
DATE PRINT
X01
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
Selecting Paper Size
1. Press the button to select “SIZE”.
2. Press the left or right button to select
the paper size.
The following paper sizes are supported:
Default, L, 2L, postcard, cardsize, 100mm x
150mm, A4, A6, 4” x 6”, 8” x 10”, letter.
PAPER SIZE
PAPER SIZE
X01
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT
DEFAULT Print settings differ according to the printer model.
Printing
1. Press the button.
2. Press the button to continue
printing.
3. Press the button to cancel printing.
PROGRESSING 1/1
LEFT KEY TO CONTINUE
RIGHT KEY TO EXIT
Press the button to return to the
Pictbridge print setting window.
File name and date stamp may not be printed or printed incompletely on
certain sizes of paper.
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• About DPOF
”DPOF” stands for “Digital Print Order Format”, which is a format for recording
on a memory card or other medium which captured images and how many
copies should be printed. You can print on a DPOF-compatible printer or at
a professional print service from the memory card in accordance with the file
name and number of copies settings recorded on the card.
With this camera, you should always select images by viewing them on the LCD
screen. Do not specify images by file name without viewing the file contents.
NOTE:
• Print settings are configured for images only. Make sure there are no
video clips or other file besides images in the memory before printing.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Press the mode button to set the camera
mode to .
4. Press the button to access the main
menu.
5. Press the button until DPOF bar is
highlighted.
6. Press the button to access the DPOF
submenu.
7. Select THIS IMAGE or ALL IMAGES
using the or button.
PICTBRIDGE
PICTBRIDGE
PICTBRIDGE
DPOF
DPOF
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
DPOF
THIS IMAGE The selected picture in the memory card will be printed up
to 99 copies.
ALL IMAGES All pictures in the memory card will be printed up to 99
copies for each picture.
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To print a single picture, press the left or right button to select the picture
you want to print before the above operation. Press the up or down button to
specify the number of copies.
8. Press the right button.
9. Specifying the number of printing
copy using the or
button.
SELECT IMAGES
SELECT IMAGES
PRINT 00 COPIES
10. Press the button to confirm
your choice and exit from the
menu window.
11. Remove the memory card from the camera and insert it into the printer’s
card slot (as illustrated). Location of the card slot may vary from printer to
printer model.
NOTE:
Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory
card.
12. Press the Print button on the printer to start printing.
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7 Using Memory Card
• Using memory card
Your camera comes with built-in flash memory for storing pictures and video
clips. You can expand the memory using a commercially available SD card
(up to 1 GB). The camera senses whether a memory card is inserted, and
automatically saves pictures and video clips accordingly. Note that you
cannot save pictures or video clips to the built-in flash memory while a
memory card is installed in the camera. See pages 82 to 84 for storage
capacities.
Memory card precautions:
1. An electrostatic charge, electrical noise, and other phenomena can cause
data corruption or even loss. Always make sure that you always back up
important data on other media (MO disc, computer hard drive, etc.).
2. If a memory card starts to behave abnormally, you can restore normal
operation by formatting it. However, we recommend that you always take
along with more than one memory card whenever using the camera far
away from your home or office.
3. We recommend that you format a memory card when using it for the
first time, or whenever the card you are using seems to be the cause of
abnormal pictures. Remember to format a memory card if it was used in
another digital camera or other devices.
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IMPORTANT!
• Make sure you turn off the camera before inserting or removing a memory
card.
• Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force a
memory card into the slot when you feel resistance.
• SD memory cards have a write protection switch that you can use to
protect files from accidental deletion. However, you must remove the
write protection whenever you want to record new files onto it, format it,
or delete its files.
• Files contained in the SD card recorded by other cameras may conflict
with your digital camera, and valuable data in your existing SD card may
be distorted or lost when the card is inserted in your digital camera. We
strongly recommend the user to use a NEW or formatted SD card for your
digital camera. The manufacturer is not liable for losing or corrupting any
valuable data or files in your SD card due to improper operation.
• As tests prove, your digital camera will work with most popular brands of
memory cards.
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Inserting the SD Card
1. Open the SD card door by pushing it outwards as illustrated.
2. Insert the SD card, ensuring the card is inserted correctly as illustrated.
3. Close the SD card door by pressing it downwards and then slide it back to
lock.
1
2
3
1
2
2
1
Removing the SD Card
1. Turn off your camera and open
the SD card door.
2. Gently push the SD card inwards
and then release it. The SD card
will eject out of the SD card
slot.
IMPORTANT!
• Never insert any other objects into the camera’s card slot. Doing so will
create the risk of damage to the camera and card slot.
• Should water or any foreign objects ever get into the card slot,
immediately turn off the camera, remove the battery, and contact your
dealer or the nearest service provider.
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• Formatting Memory
Formatting a memory card erases all data stored
on it, including protected data.
1. Press the mode button to set the
camera mode to .
2. Follow the guidelines in “Setup
Menu” on page 16 to access the
SETUP menu.
3. Press the or button to
select the FORMAT CARD option.
4. Press the button.
5. Select OK or CANCEL using the
or button. Press the
button to confirm your choice and
exit from the menu window.
NOTE:
• SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or other devices may not work
properly. It is recommended to format SD cards with your digital camera.
• Note that data deleted by formatting operation cannot be recovered. Make
sure you do not have any useful data currently stored on a memory card
before you format it.
• When SD card is inserted, only SD card can be formatted. The option for
format internal memory will be disabled.
SETUP
SETUP
FORMAT
DATE / TIME
AUTO OFF
BEEP
FREQUENCY
FORMAT
FORMAT
FORMAT MEMORY
ALL DATA WILL DELETE
CANCEL
OK
1/2
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• Copying Pictures and Video Clips to Memory Card
This setting allows you to copy pictures, video clips stored in the internal
memory to a memory card.
1. Insert an SD card into the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Set the camera to the Playback mode.
4. Press the button.
5. Press or button to select
“COPY TO CARD”.
6. Press the button to enter the
submenu.
7. Press or button to select
COPY or CANCEL.
NOTE:
With a memory card inserted into the camera, the card memory has a higher
priority over the internal memory. The selected picture or video clip can be
only copied from internal memory to the memory card.
MENU
MENU
DELETE
PROTECT
SLIDESHOW
COPY TO CARD
PRINT SETTING
COPY TO CARD
COPY TO CARD
COPY
CANCEL
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8 Installing the Software onto a Computer
• Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
IMPORTANT!
• Please backup all the necessary data before any driver and software
installation.
• The CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
• Please restart the computer after installing the software.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE)
Windows® 98SE needs to install your digital camera Driver for Mass Storage
function. After the installation, please restart the Windows before connecting the
camera to the PC.
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® Me, 2000, XP)
Directly plug-in the camera to transfer and play the pictures and video clips. No
need to install the driver.
IMPORTANT!
To experience higher performance in graphics and sound when you are watching
video clips on your PC, it is recommended to install the DirectX ver. 9.0 or above.
It can be downloaded from http://www.microsoft.com/directx.
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1. Before you begin, close all other
software applications open on your
computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the
computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. The CD User Interface Screen will
automatically launch.
4. With the mouse, click on each
software interface button in
turn and follow the on-screen
instructions.
NOTE:
If the setup screen does not appear
after loading the CD, then you can
manually start it by double clicking
the “My Computer” icon on your
desktop, then double clicking the icon
for the CD-ROM drive. When the CDROM window opens, double click the
“INSTALL-E.EXE” icon.
Open & Close
For Macintosh Users:
Mac
1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your
computer.
2. Insert the CD supplied into the computer CD-ROM Drive.
3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “AGFAPHOTO”.
4. Install the software included.
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• Software Included with Your Camera
AFGAPHOTO Digital Camera Driver Plug & Play removable disk (For Windows®
98SE)
Easy to use, just plug the camera to a computer and use it as a removable
disk. Use the ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® to edit and print the pictures. Only
install for Windows® 98SE.
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® Picture Editing Software
ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® is an easy-to-use and powerful image-editing
software loaded with everything you need to fix, print, and get creative with
your digital pictures. This program gives you quick access and all-at-once
enhancement to the pictures on your computer, for example, removing redeye and cloning objects to a different picture. In some quick actions, you
could also add special effects or place them in cards, calendars, frames and
fantasy templates. ArcSoft® PhotoStudio® also includes a wide variety of
printing options.
ArcSoft PhotoPrinter® Picture Editing Software
A quick, easy way to get great-looking photo prints at home. In just a
couple of clicks you can turn your favorite digital snapshots into gorgeous
color photos ready for framing, scrapbooking, or sending to family and
friends.
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ PDF File Reading Software
Adobe® Acrobat® Reader™ lets you view and print Adobe Portable
Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill
in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.
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• Computer System Requirements
For acceptable picture transfer and editing performance, we recommend
the following minimum requirements;
For Windows® Users:
• Pentium III 450 MHz or equivalent processor
• Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or XP
• 128 MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
• USB Port
• DirectX 9.0 or higher
• 500MB free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
For Macintosh Users:
• PowerPC® G3 or higher Processor
• Mac OS Version 9.2~X
• USB Port
• 128MB RAM (256 MB recommended)
• 500MB free disk space
• Color monitor with high color (16-bit) graphic capability or higher
• CD-ROM drive
• Standard mouse and keyboard
• Stereo speakers
PC
Mac
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• Uninstalling AGFAPHOTO Driver (PC Only)
For Windows® 98SE Users:
NOTE:
The following driver uninstall procedure is for Windows 98SE users only because
only Windows 98SE needs to install the digital camera driver.
1. Open Add / Remove Program Properties in Control Panel and select
“AGFAPHOTO" program, then click “Add / Remove” .
2. The following dialog box appears, click "OK" to confirm removing the
camera driver.
3. The uninstallation program runs automatically, please restart your
computer when it is finished.
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9 Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
• Before you Transfer Pictures
IMPORTANT! (For Windows® 98SE Only)
Before you transfer your pictures make sure you have installed the AFGAPHOTO
Digital Camera Driver from the CD. Please refer to “Installing the Software onto a
Computer” on page 69.
• Connecting the Camera to Your Computer via USB Cable
Connecting with the USB cable.
Plug mini USB cable into the
port of your camera
USB Series “A” plug connects to your
computer
1. Turn the camera off.
2. Plug the labelled end of the USB cable into the marked
socket on your computer.
3. Plug the other end of the USB cable into the port on your camera.
4. Turn on the camera and an interface “Found New Hardware” will show
on the computer desktop.
5. A removable disk drive will be installed onto your computer
automatically.
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• Transferring Pictures and Video Clips via USB Cable
For Windows® Users:
NOTE:
1. Connect the camera to a computer via the USB cable.
2. Double click on “My Computer” on your PC desktop and you will see a
“Removable Disk” drive.
3. Double click on “Removable Disk” —> double click “DCIM” —> double
click any directory folder under “DCIM”.
4. All the pictures and video clips are in the directory folder. Highlight the
pictures and video clips, and drag them to a folder of your choice.
NOTE:
This drive name will vary from different version of Windows OS system.
For Macintosh Users:
NOTE:
For Mac users, directly plug-in the camera, no need to install the driver.
1. Connect the camera to Mac via the USB cable, the systems will
automatically recognize the MASS STORAGE drive. (System will
automatically create a Mass Storage named “Unlabelled”)
NOTE:
This drive name will vary from different version of Mac OS system.
2. Double click the folder “Unlabelled” to enter sub-folder “DCIM”.
3. Double click the folder “DCIM” and then any sub folder inside.
4. You can copy the pictures and video clips from this directory folder.
PC
Mac
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10 Troubleshooting Problems
• Troubleshooting
The troubleshooting guide is designed to help you. If problems continue,
please contact customer support. Details are provided under “Getting
Help”.
For Windows® Users:
Symptom Problem Solution
I receive an error
message when
I am installing
“AFGAPHOTO
Driver”.
I cannot upload
images to my
computer.
I cannot run the
“AFGAPHOTO
Driver”.
My CD Installation
Wizard does not
work.
“AFGAPHOTO Driver”
does not load.
Connection failure. Check that all cable connections
Camera Driver is not
installed.
Conflict with another
camera driver or
capture device.
The auto installation
file is switched off
or the CD-ROM is
disconnected.
Shut down all other applications and attempt
to reinstall the driver.
Check to see if the USB in your BIOS is activated. Please refer to plawa web site for
how to activate the USB in the BIOS.
are secured.
You need to install the camera driver for
Windows 98SE systems.
If you have another camera installed on your
computer, remove it and its driver completely
from your system to avoid conflicting with your
digital camera.
Go to the computer desktop. Right click on
“My Computer”. Click “Properties”. Select
“Device Manager”. Double click on “CDROM”, double click on “CD-R (normally the
manufacturer’s name), Click on “Settings”.
Ensure both “Auto insert notification” and
the “disconnect” are ticked. If you change
the settings the computer will ask you to
restart your PC. Click “Yes”.
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For Windows® and Macintosh Users:
Symptom Problem Solution
I cannot activate my digital camera
by pressing the button.
Camera suddenly powers off. Auto Power Off function is
Image is not recorded when the
Shutter button is pressed.
Camera powers off during self-timer
countdown.
LCD screen image is out of focus. Normal focus is being used for
AVI file cannot be played. DirectX version is lower than 9.0 Install DirectX 9.0 or above. Visit
The camera is detected by the
Windows and works properly. But a
drive letter of the Removable Disk is
not created.
There is no response from the
camera while pressing any buttons.
Insufficient battery power or battery
is missing.
Battery door is not closed. Make sure the battery door is
activated.
The battery is exhausted.
Camera is turned off.
Flash unit is charging.
Memory is full.
The battery is exhausted. Replace your batteries.
macro images.
The removable disk crashes with
the network drives.
The LCD screen is frozen or the
camera is hanged.
Or
Or
Or
Recharge your battery or insert your
battery into the camera.
securely closed.
Turn the camera on.
Recharge your battery.
Turn the camera on.
Wait until flash unit charging finishes.
Delete images you no longer need,
or use another memory card.
Select a correct scene shooting
mode for taking pictures.
http ://ww w.mi croso ft.c om/di rectx
for more details.
Disconnect the crashed network
drive and reserve this drive letter
for the camera.
Remove and re-install the battery or
batteries to reset the camera. Your
valuable data stored in the camera
will not be lost.
Or
Or
Or
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Symptom Problem Solution
Recorded pictures are
not saved in memory.
The camera cannot
take pictures.
Color of the playback
pictures is different
from the picture on
the LCD screen during
recording.
Pictures are not
displayed.
I couldn’t delete
pictures.
Camera powers off before the
save operation is completed.
Removing the memory card
before the save operation is
completed.
The flash is recharging.
The SD card is not formatted
correctly.
The camera is set to the
mode.
The SD card Memory is full.
Sunlight or light from another
source is shinning directly into
the lens during recording.
A memory card with nonDCF pictures recorded with
another camera is loaded in
the camera.
All the pictures in the current
memory are protected.
Or
Or
Or
Or
If the battery is exhausted,
recharge your battery.
Do not remove the memory card
before the save operation is
completed.
Wait until the flash is fully
charged.
The SD card may be damaged.
Please use a new card.
Delete images you no longer need,
or use another memory card.
Position the camera so that
sunlight does not shine directly
onto the lens.
The camera cannot display nonDCF pictures in a memory card
used by another digital camera.
Unprotected the pictures and
video clips you want to erase.
Or
Or
Or
Please also refer to the help files & User Guides that accompany the
enclosed applications.
For further information and support, please visit our website:
www.plawa.com
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11 Getting Help
• Customer Care
More information to the complete product range can be found under: www.plawa.com
Service & Repair Hotline (Europe): Service & Support Hotline (Germany):
00800 75292100 0900 1000 042 (1.49 Euro/ min. Deutsche Telekom)
Online Service:
support-apdc@plawa.com (English / German)
Manufactured by plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG
plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Bleichereistr. 18
73066 Uhingen
Germany
• ArcSoft Software Help
For United States For Latin America
ArcSoft HQ Support Center E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com
(Fremont, CA 94538)
Tel.: 1-510-979-5599
Fax: 1-510-440-7978
E-mail: support@arcsoftsupport.com
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support/
For Europe For China
ArcSoft Europe Support Center ArcSoft China Support Center
(Ireland) (Hangzhou)
Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087 Tel.: +86-571-88210575
Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.cn
E-mail: eurosupport@arcsoft.com
For Japan For Taiwan
ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan)
Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392 Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355
Fax: +81-3-5795-1397 Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922
E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.tw
Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw
Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).
Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support
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12 Appendix
• Technical Specifications
Sensor • Sensor
Lens • Type: 5 groups, 5 elements
LCD Screen 2.4” TFT color panel
Built-in Flash • Modes
Exposure Control -/+ 2 EV in 1/2 increments
ISO Speed Auto, 100, 200, 400
Shutter Speed Mechanical shutter
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Storage Internal Memory
- 1/2.0 inch
- 6.0 Megapixel CCD
• Focal Length: 6.48 mm (Wide) ~ 18.87 mm (Tele)
- Flash Off, Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On
Sync
• Flash Range:
Normal
Wide: 1m (3.3 ft) to 3 m (9.9 ft)
Telephoto: 1m (3.3 ft) to 2.5 m (8 ft)
Close Up
Wide: 0.1m (4 inches) to 1m (3.3 ft)
Telephoto: 0.2m (7.9 inches) to 1 m (3.3 ft)
1/1000 sec. ~ 2 sec.
16 MB
- Supports SD card (up to 1.0 GB)
,Slow
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File Format • Still Image
Power Supply 2 X AA batteries included
Self-timer 2 or 10 seconds
Tripod Socket Yes
Connectivity - With computer via USB cable
Dimension • Size: 92 mm (3.6 inches)(W) x 60 mm (2.4 inches ) (H) x 23 mm(0.9
Operating
System
-EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression)
clip: AVI format: 320 x 240 (30fps), 640 x 480 ( 30fps)
• Video
inches (D)
• Weight: Approximately 125g excluding batteries or card
• For Windows® Users: Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, Me, 2000 or
XP
• For Macintosh Users: Mac OS 9.2~X
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• Capacity of SD Card
Resolution Quality 16 MB
2816 x 2112 Super Fine 4 17 34
Fine 9 27 54
Normal 16 45 91
2304 x 1728 Super Fine 9 27 54
Fine
Normal 26 69 140
2048 x 1536 Super Fine 12 35 71
Fine 19 54 109
Normal 33 87 176
1600 x 1200 Super Fine 21 57 115
Fine 33 90 183
Normal 54 141 286
640 x 480 Super Fine 118 307 624
Fine 179 460 935
Normal 238 613 1247
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Internal
Memory
15 42 85
32 MB SD 64 MB SD
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Resolution Quality 128MB
2816 x 2112 Super Fine 68 141 285 565
Fine 109 225 453 989
Normal 182 375 756 1496
2304 x 1728 Super Fine 109 225 453 898
Fine 170 350 705 1397
Normal 279 576 1159 2295
2048 x 1536 Super Fine 141 292 588 1164
Fine 218 450 907 1796
Normal 352 726 1461 2894
1600 x 1200 Super Fine 231 475 957 1896
Fine 364 751 1512 2993
Normal 571 1177 2369 4690
640 x 480 Super Fine 1244 2563 5158 10212
Fine 1865 3841 7729 15301
Normal 2485 5118 10300 20391
SD
256MB SD512MB
SD
1GB SD
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Recordable Video Length
SD Card Resolution Video Clips Length
16 MB Internal Memory 640 x 480 0:00:07
32 MB SD 640 x 480 0:00:23
64 MB SD 640 x 480 0:00:46
128 MB SD 640 x 480 0:01:33
256MB SD 640 x 480 0:03:12
512MB SD 640 x 480 0:06:26
1GB SD 640 x 480 0:12:45
16 MB Internal Memory 320 x 240 0:00:21
32 MB SD 320 x 240 0:01:10
64 MB SD 320 x 240 0:02:22
128 MB SD 320 x 240 0:04:43
256MB SD 320 x 240 0:09:44
512MB SD 320 x 240 0:19:36
1GB SD 320 x 240 0:38:48
NOTE:
• Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, a picture of trees in
autumn has a larger file size than a picture of blue sky at the same resolution
and quality setting. Therefore, the number of pictures and length of video clips
you can store on a memory card may vary.
• The time format is XX:YY:ZZ
- XX is hours
- YY is minutes
- ZZ is seconds
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• Camera Default Settings
Camera Mode Description Default
Image Resolution 2816 x 2112
Compression Super fine
ISO Sensitivity Auto
White Balance Auto
Sharpness Normal
Light Metering Average
Scene Mode Auto
Resolution 640 x 480
Exposure Compensation 0
White Balance Auto
Date Format MM/DD/YY
Auto Off 3 minutes
Beep Sound On
Setup Mode
Frequency 50 Hz
Date Stamp Off
USB Mode MSDC
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• Tips, Your Safety & Maintenance
Your Camera should only be operated within the following environmental
conditions;
• 32 - 104º Fahrenheit; 0 - 40º Celsius
• 15% - 90% relative humidity, non condensing
Battery life or image quality may be affected outside these conditions.
Camera Cautions
• NEVER immerse any part of the Camera or its accessories into any fluid or
liquid.
• ALWAYS disconnect the Camera from your PC before cleaning it.
• ALWAYS remove dust or stains with a soft cloth dampened with water or
neutral detergent.
• NEVER place hot items on the surface of the Camera.
• NEVER attempt to open or disassemble Camera as this will affect any
warranty claim.
• Regulatory Information
FCC Notice
This device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the
following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference,
and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.
Warning: Changes or modifications to this unit not expressly approved by the
party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the
equipment.
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NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits
for Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits
are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference
in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate
radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular
installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or
television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and
on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to
which the receiver is needed.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio / TV technician for help.
Shielded cable must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class
B FCC limits.
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction
and require user to reset the product.
WEEE Notice
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European
Union
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product
must not be disposed of with your other household waste. Instead, it is your
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responsibility to dispose of your waste equipment by handing it over to a
designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at
the time of disposal will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more
information about where you can drop off your waste equipment for recycling,
please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal service or
the shop where you purchased the product.
Declaration of Conformity
We herewith confirm the following designated product: DC-633xs has been
tested and found to comply with the requirements set up in the council directive
on the approximation of the low of members states relating to the EMC Directive
89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/ EEC. For the evaluation regarding
to the electromagnet compatibility, the following standards were applied.
• EN 55022 class B (1998)+A1
(2000) +A2 (2003)
EN61000-3-2 (2000)
EN61000-3-3 (1995) + A1 (2001)
• EN 55024 (1998)+A1 (2001) +A2
(2003)
IEC 61000-4-2 (2001)
IEC 61000-4-3 (2002)
IEC 61000-4-4 (2004)
IEC 61000-4-5 (2001)
IEC 61000-4-6 (2003)+A1 (2004)
IEC 61000-4-8 (2001)
IEC 61000-4-11 (2004)
The device is marked with CE Logo
Part No.: OM3564US001
US 1106
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AGFAPHOTO is use d under license of Agfa- Gevaert AG. Agfa -Gevaert AG doe s not manufactur e this product or prov ide any product warranty o r support . For serv ice, suppor t and warr anty infor mation, co ntact the d istributo r or manufa cturer. All other bran ds and produ ct
names are r egistered t rademarks o f their respe ctive owner s. Product d esign and tech nical featu res can be chan ged without n otice.
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