AE220 Series
Digital Camera
User Manual
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Do not hold the camera by excessive
force. Plus, be sure to protect the camera
from strong impacts.
To avoid accidental falling, please attach
the hand strap to the camera and always
hold the camera by keeping the hand
strap around your wrist.
If the battery suddenly depleted and
caused the lens fail to retract, please
carefully protect the lens to avoid
collision and insert a battery with full
power ASAP.
When the camera is not in use, always
turn the power off and make sure the
lens has retracted successfully before
storing the camera in its case. If you do
not intend to use the camera for a long
time, please remove the battery from the
camera and store the battery carefully.
Keep your camera away from sharp
objects and avoid collision.
When the camera is not in use, please
place it in a steady place. Plus, always keep
your camera away from pressure or any
other similar environment (for example,
in a pant pocket) to avoid possible
damage.
Table of Contents
Touring the camera ...................................................................... 9
Checking the package contents .................................................................9
Camera ......................................................................................................... 10
Front and bottom views ...................................................................................10
Rear view .............................................................................................................11
LED Indicator ......................................................................................................12
Battery status ......................................................................................................12
Preparing the camera for use ...................................................13
Charging the battery .................................................................................. 13
Using multifunctional buttons .................................................................. 15
Using an SD card ........................................................................................ 15
Initial setting ................................................................................. 16
Setting language .......................................................................................... 16
Setting date and time ................................................................................. 16
Operating the camera ................................................................ 17
Capture mode .............................................................................19
Selecting the focus mode .......................................................................... 20
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Using the AE/AF lock ................................................................................ 20
Using the continuous shooting mode .................................................... 21
Using the flash mode ................................................................................. 22
Recording Videos ....................................................................................... 23
Using PIV function .............................................................................................23
More on the capture mode ......................................................24
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Using the Function menu ......................................................................... 24
Aspect Ratio ....................................................................................................... 25
Resolution ........................................................................................................... 25
EV Compensation .............................................................................................26
White Balance ....................................................................................................26
ISO ........................................................................................................................ 27
Metering .............................................................................................................. 28
Color Mode ........................................................................................................28
Filter Effect .......................................................................................................... 30
Lomo .................................................................................................................... 30
Movie Format ..................................................................................................... 31
Wind Cut ............................................................................................................ 31
Using the Capture menu .......................................................................... 32
Scene Mode ........................................................................................................32
Smart Scene................................................................................................. 36
Smile Catch.................................................................................................. 37
Blink Detector ............................................................................................ 37
Love Portrait............................................................................................... 37
Lomo............................................................................................................. 38
Pre-composition......................................................................................... 38
Web Auction............................................................................................... 39
Drive mode ......................................................................................................... 40
AF Area ............................................................................................................... 40
Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast .................................................. 41
Quality ................................................................................................................. 41
Digital Zoom ...................................................................................................... 42
Date Stamp ......................................................................................................... 42
Instant Review .................................................................................................... 42
Grid Line ..............................................................................................................43
S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free) .................................................................................43
Continuous AF ...................................................................................................43
Zoom ....................................................................................................................44
Setup menu ...................................................................................45
Playback mode .............................................................................48
Options for playback and editing ............................................................ 49
Enlarging an image ..............................................................................................49
Rotating an image ...............................................................................................49
Viewing multiple files at a time .......................................................................50
Playing back video clips .....................................................................................50
Using Movie Edit ................................................................................................51
Adjusting the playback volume .......................................................................52
Slideshow .............................................................................................................52
Deleting files ........................................................................................................53
Protecting files ....................................................................................................54
Red-eye Removal ...............................................................................................55
Voice Memo ........................................................................................................55
Color Mode ........................................................................................................56
Photo Effect .........................................................................................................57
Trimming ..............................................................................................................57
Resizing .................................................................................................................58
Startup Image ......................................................................................................58
DPOF ....................................................................................................................59
Radial Blur ............................................................................................................59
Working with computer and AV system ..............................60
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Connecting the camera to a computer ................................................. 60
Connecting the camera to a TV ............................................................. 61
Printing images ............................................................................................ 62
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Printing with PictBridge ................................................................................... 62
Troubleshooting and service information .............................63
Technical support ....................................................................................... 64
Specifications ................................................................................65
Touring the camera 9
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To u r i n g t h e c a m e r a
Checking the package contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
User Manual
/
Quick Guide
1. User Manual or Quick Guide
2. Digital camera
3. USB cable
4. Battery
5. Hand strap
6. Pouch (optional)
7. AC power adapter
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• All pictures, screen captures, icons, and colors used in this manual are for
illustration only. Actual and available products, accessories, as well as their
appearance may vary depending on sales region.
• If any items are missing or damaged, contact your dealer.
• Save the packaging for future shipment or storage.
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Camera
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Front and bottom views
1. Shutter
2. Zoom lever
3. Power button ( )
4. Self-timer LED indicator
5. Flash
6. USB port cover
7. Strap eyelet
8. Microphone
9. Lens
10.Tripod mount
11.Speaker
12.Battery/card cover
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Rear view
1. LCD display
2. Status LED
3. Record Video button ( )
4. Menu button ( )
5. Multifunctional buttons (including a 4-way control and an button)
6. Function / Delete button ( )
7. Playback button ( )
• It is normal for the camera to become warm during operation especially during
video recording, because the camera casing and LCD might conduct heat.
• The LCD display on this camera is manufactured with sophisticated technology,
and more than 99.99% of the pixels on the LCD display meet standard
specifications. Yet, it is possible that less than 0.01% of the pixels on the LCD
display may have some light spots or show unusual colors. This is normal and does
not indicate display malfunction, nor will this affect the pictures you take with the
camera.
• The LCD monitor looks darker in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a
malfunction.
• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter, always hold
the camera steady. This is especially important when you are shooting under low
lighting conditions, under which your camera may reduce the shutter speed to
ensure your images are properly exposed.
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12 Touring the camera
LED Indicator
Indicator State Description
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Status LED No light The digital camera is off.
Solid green • The digital camera is ready to capture
images.
• The digital camera is powering on, or is in
the power-saving mode.
Status LED Blinking green • The digital camera cannot focus.
• The digital camera is capturing a video clip.
• The flash is charging, or USB
communication/transfer is in progress.
Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
Battery status
Icon Description
Battery power is full.
Battery power remains adequate.
Battery power is low.
Battery power is very low. You should replace the battery
ASAP.
Preparing the camera for use 13
Preparing the camera for use
Use only the specified battery for the camera, and always turn off the camera
before removing the battery.
A
B
To install the battery:
1. Release and open the battery/card cover (A).
2. Insert the battery in the correct direction by
matching the + - label on the battery slot (B).
3. Push the battery all the way down.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover (D).
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C
D
To re mo ve th e b at te r y:
1. Release and open the battery/card cover (C).
2. Pull the battery out.
3. Close and lock the battery/card cover (D).
Charging the battery
The battery charge status affects the camera performance. To maximize the
performance and the battery life, fully charge the battery via a wall outlet (or a
computer), and then fully discharge it through normal use at least once.
To charge the battery via a wall outlet:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Insert the battery into the camera.
3. Open the USB port cover.
4. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
camera.
5. Connect the other end of the USB cable
to the power adapter.
6. Plug in the power adapter to a wall outlet. The battery will start charging
immediately.
14 Preparing the camera for use
To charge the battery via a computer:
1. Turn on the computer.
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2. Turn off the camera.
3. Insert the battery into the camera.
4. Open the USB port cover.
5. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
camera.
6. Connect the other end of the USB cable to your computer. The battery will
start charging immediately.
• You need to follow the instructions above to ensure successful charging.
• Turn off the camera before removing the battery.
• Please fully charge the Li-ion battery before using it for the first time.
• When the battery is being charged, the status LED indicator flashes in green.
When the battery is fully charged, the status LED indicator is off.
• Use only the specified battery type. Using other types of battery may damage the
camera and invalidate the warranty.
• Ensure that the Li-ion battery is inserted into the product with correct polarity.
Incorrect polarity may damage the camera or cause fire.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to
store the camera for a long time.
• Damage caused by the use of an incorrect power adapter is not covered under
the warranty.
• The battery may be warm after being charged or used. This is normal and not a
malfunction.
• When using the camera in a cold environment, keep the camera and its battery
warm by holding it inside your jacket or another warm protective environment.
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Using multifunctional buttons
You can choose camera settings by pressing the 4-way control or the
button.
1. Left/Focus:
• Scrolls left in menus.
• Selects the desired focus mode. See "Selecting
the focus mode" on page 20 for details.
Up/AE/AF Lock:
2.
• Scrolls up in menus.
• Turns AE/AF Lock function on/off. See "Using
the AE/AF lock" on page 20 for details.
• Rotates an image. See "Rotating an image" on
page 49 for details.
Right/Continuous shot:
3.
• Scrolls right in menus.
• Selects the desired continuous shooting mode. See "Using the continuous
shooting mode" on page 21 for details.
Down/Flash:
4.
• Scrolls down in menus.
• Selects the desired flash mode. See "Using the flash mode" on page 22 for
details.
5. : Confirms a chosen setting.
Using an SD card
The camera comes with internal memory for storing captured images, video
clips, or audio files. You can also add an SD card to store more files.
To install an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Release and open the battery/card cover.
3. Insert an SD card in the correct direction.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover.
To remove an SD card:
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Release and open the battery/card cover.
3. Lightly press the edge of the memory card to
eject.
4. Close and lock the battery/card cover.
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16 Initial setting
Before initial use of an SD card, please format the card first by pressing >
>
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Manage Memory > / > Format > > Yes.
Initial setting
You will be prompted to set up the language and the date and time when the
camera is turned on for the first time.
Setting language
Selects the language version shown on the screen.
To select a language:
1. Press > . (Step 1 is needed only
after the initial setting is done.)
2. Press or to select
then press or .
3. Press , , , or to select the
desired language.
4. Press to set the language.
Setting date and time
When using the camera for the first time or when the battery has been removed
from the camera for a long time, you need to set the date and time. The date
and time is recorded when an image is captured.
Language, and
Polski
Română
OK
Set
MENU
To set date and time:
1. Press > . (Step 1 is needed only
after the initial setting is done.)
2. Press or to select Date & Time,
and then press or .
3. Press or to adjust the date, time,
and date format.
Press or to move to another field as needed.
4. Press to confirm the settings.
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Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Operating the camera
The procedure below is a general guideline for basic operation. It is particularly
useful if you are new to the camera.
1. Press to turn the power on.
By default, the camera is set to
Remember to follow the on-screen display or slide the Zoom lever to for
instructions on the scene menu (wherever available). Next, press corresponding
buttons to access and set more options. At any time, you can cancel the current
operation by pressing to return to your previous step.
2. Compose the image.
Use the
3. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus.
• Once the focus is set, the focus frame color will turn from white
4. Press the shutter down fully to capture the image.
5. To record video, press . The video recording automatically starts.
• While recording, use the
• Press again to stop video recording.
6. To switch to
captured images or recorded videos.
• You can press or to view other images/videos, slide the Zoom lever
Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
(unfocused) to yellow-green (focused). If the focus frame color is red and
you press the shutter down, it might result in a blurred photo.
During zoom-in/out, by default, the sound is not recorded. To change the
setting, see "Zoom" on page 44 for details.
Playback mode, press . In Playback mode, you can view
to to zoom-in on a captured image, or slide the
to view 9-thumbnail images on the screen.
Capture mode.
Zoom lever to zoom-in/zoom-out on the subject.
Zoom lever to
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• To switch back to
- Press the shutter.
- Press .
- Press .
Capture mode, you can do one of the following:
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. For best image quality, it is recommended to use optical zoom only by
keeping the magnification within and the separator.
• Flash is automatically turned off during video recording.
• During video recording, the recording time is continuous, but recording will stop
once the memory card space is full. The recording sound is temporarily muted
during zoom-in/out.
• At any time, you can press to turn off the camera.
• During zoom-in/out, there is a separator in the zoom bar between and
Capture mode
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Capture mode 19
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EV
ISO
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Item Description Page reference
1 Scene mode 32
2Flash mode 22
3 Focus mode 20
4Drive mode 40
5 AEB 21
6 Number of shots available --
7 Image resolution 25
8 Image quality 41
9Video resolution 31
10 Wind cut 31
11 Face tracking 40
12 ISO 27
13 White balance 26
14 AE metering 28
15 Exposure value (EV) 26
16 AF area 40
17 Histogram --
18 Battery status 12
19 Camera shake warning --
20 Capture mode
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• While the shutter is pressed halfway, the shutter speed and the aperture are also
shown on the screen (not available during video recording).
• While the shutter is pressed down halfway, the AF area color changes to yellowgreen, camera shake warning (appears only if the camera itself detects possible
shaking), aperture, shutter speed and ISO setting are also shown on the screen.
Selecting the focus mode
Icon Mode Description
Auto focus
Super Macro
Pan Focus
Infinity
Manual focus
To select the focus mode:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press to enter the focus menu.
3. Press or to select your desired focus mode.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
Adjusts focus automatically.
Used when capturing images at a close
distance.
Used when you want to capture the subjects
in a certain focus range.
Used when capturing images at long
distance.
Adjust the focus manually.
Using the AE/AF lock
The AE/AF Lock function is used to lock exposure and focus on a desired image.
To set the AE/AF Lock:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press both the shutter halfway and to lock AE/AF.
An icon appears on the screen indicates the AE/AF Lock is enabled.
3. Press the shutter down fully to capture the image.
Using the continuous shooting mode
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Icon Mode Description
Off
Burst
Speedy Burst
AEB
Captures a single photo at a time.
Continuously takes pictures as long as you
keep pressing the shutter. The flash is always
off in this mode.
Press and hold the shutter to take
continuous shots at 30fps (the maximum
number of photos is 10).
Automatically takes 3 pictures with slightly
different settings in the shutter speed or the
aperture value.
To select a continuous shooting mode:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press to enter the continuous shooting menu.
3. Press or to select your desired continuous shooting mode.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
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22 Capture mode
Using the flash mode
The flash offers additional light source (usually used in a low-light environment).
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You can capture an image using one of the following flash modes.
Icon Mode Description
Auto Flash
Auto Anti Redeye
Force On
Slow Sync
Force Off
The flash fires automatically based on the
photographic conditions.
Reduces the red-eye phenomenon when
capturing natural-looking images of people
and animals in low-light conditions. Be sure
to ask the subject to look at the camera lens
or get as close to the camera as possible.
The flash fires automatically based on the
photographic conditions.
The flash always fires regardless of the
surrounding lighting conditions. Select this
mode when capturing images with high
contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
Fires the flash immediately at the beginning
of exposure with a longer shutter speed, so
balanced ambient lighting of the foreground
subject and background scene can be
reached in a low-light environment.
The flash does not fire. Select this mode
when flash photography is prohibited, or
when the distance to the subject is beyond
the effective range of the flash.
To select a flash mode:
1. Set the camera to Capture mode.
2. Press to enter the flash menu.
3. Press or to select your desired flash mode.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
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Recording Videos
You can record video with this camera. Set the movie settings before you start
recording a video. See "Movie Format" on page 31 for details.
To record the video clip:
1. Press to start recording.
•Use the
the subject.
• Press to pause the recording and
press again to resume.
2. Press to stop the recording.
Using PIV function
During video recording, you can capture an
image by pressing the shutter. An icon and
the number of shots appear on the screen.
This feature is only applicable to videos with
size of 720p (30fps) or VGA (30fps).
Zoom lever to zoom in/out on
• The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.
• Recording a video at Full HD and HD mode requires a Class 4 or above SDHC
card and the longest recording time is 29 minutes.
• Digital zoom is not available while recording a video.
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• When the movie size is 720p (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 1280 x 720
resolution.
• When the movie size is VGA (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 640 x 480
resolution.
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My Mode
(the 6 most recent
record modes, in
the order used)
ISO
EV
Compensation
Color Mode
Resolution
White
Balance
Metering
Aspect Ratio
Wind Cut
Filter Effect
Movie
Format
More on the capture mode
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Using the Function menu
Press the Function button to access
most common features for photos and
videos. Depending on your settings, the
displayed option icons in the Function menu
may vary.
To use the Function menu:
1. Press to enter the Function menu, the currently selected settings are
shown.
2. Press or to go to another option, or press or to select a
setting.
3. Press to confirm the setting.
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Aspect Ratio
Icon Description
Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 4:3 (default).
Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 3:2.
Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 16:9.
Sets the aspect ratio (width:height) to 1:1.
To select an aspect ratio:
1. Press > Aspect Ratio.
2. Press or to select a setting.
3. Press to confirm setting.
The pixels of each image is determined by the combination of aspect ratio and
resolution you select. For actual pixels of each combination, see the specifications
page for details.
Resolution
Icon Description Icon Description
16 megapixels 3 megapixels
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8 megapixels VGA
5 megapixels -- --
To select an image size:
1. Press > Resolution.
2. Press or to select a setting.
3. Press to confirm setting.
26 More on the capture mode
EV Compensation
EV (Exposure Value) lightens or darkens the
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entire image. Adjust EV when the brightness
between the subject and the background is
not balanced, or when the subject occupies
only a small part of the picture.
To select an EV:
1. Press > EV Compensation.
2. Press or to select an EV from the
EV bar.
3. Press to confirm setting.
White Balance
Compensates for color temperatures in different lighting conditions, so white
and other colors can display properly when you capture images.
Icon Mode Description
Auto
Adjusts white balance automatically.
Daylight
Cloudy
Tungsten
Fluorescent H
Fluorescent L
Manual
Used in bright daylight conditions.
Used in twilight or shady conditions.
Used when subjects are lit by tungsten
(incandescent) lighting.
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the
green hue of fluorescent lighting. Ideal for
indoor photos under fluorescent lighting
without a flash.
Used when you want to manually adjust
white balance in a particular lighting
condition.
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To select White Balance:
1. Press > White Balance.
2. Press or to select a white balance option. The preview result based
on the currently selected white balance is shown on the screen. (When
selecting the manual mode, you must first point the camera at a blank sheet
of white paper or something similar and press the shutter for the camera to
detect proper colors.)
3. Press to confirm setting.
ISO
ISO configures the camera’s sensitivity to light. The higher the ISO value, the
brighter picture you can take in a low-light environment. Yet, you may see more
noise in the picture as you increase the ISO value.
Icon Description
Automatically sets the ISO value.
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Equivalent to color ISO 100/200 film. Used for outdoor
photography in bright sunlight.
Equivalent to color ISO 400/800/1600/3200/6400 film. Used it
in a low-light environment or where the flash light is not
allowed.
ISO 3200/6400 for resolution of 3M or under only.
To select an ISO value:
1. Press > ISO.
2. Press or to select an ISO Value.
3. Press to confirm setting.
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Metering
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Icon Mode Description
Matrix
Cen. Weight
(Center
Weight )
Spot
Detects the exposure based on multiple
points in the subject area.
Detects the exposure of the entire shooting
screen, but gives more importance to the
values near the center.
Detects the exposure based on the center
spot in the subject area.
To select an AE metering option:
1. Press > Metering.
2. Press or to select an AE metering option.
3. Press to confirm setting.
Color Mode
Adds color filter effects to the image or video you want to capture.
Icon Mode Description
Normal
No effects are added.
Vivid
Sepia
Color Accent
(Red)
Color Accent
(Green)
Color Accent
(Blue)
Adds an effect with very clear and bright
color tones.
Adds an effect with dark reddish brown
color tones, so the image or video looks as if
it is old.
Highlights the subjects by keeping the red
color domain of an image only while making
other regions black and white.
Highlights the subjects by keeping the green
color domain of an image only while making
other regions black and white.
Highlights the subjects by keeping the blue
color domain of an image only while making
other regions black and white.
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Icon Mode Description
B/W (Black and
White)
Vivid Red
Adds an effect with monochromatic color
tones.
The image becomes reddish.
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Vivid Green
Vivid Blue
Before After - when
The image becomes greenish.
The image becomes bluish.
Color Accent (Red) is
applied
After - when
applied
Color Accent (Green) is
After - when Color Accent (Blue) is
applied
To select a color mode effect:
1. Press > Color Mode.
2. Press or to select an option. The preview result based on the
currently selected color mode is shown in the middle thumbnail.
3. Press to confirm setting.
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Filter Effect
Lets you select the desired filter to add to the image you want to take.
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Icon Mode Description
Off
No digital filter is used.
Fisheye
Toy
Watercolor
Sketch
Simulates a fisheye lens effect and creates a
distorted hemisphere-like image.
Simulates a shallow depth of field by
gradually blurring the top and bottom areas
of a composition.
Simulates oil painting brushes to make an oil
painting effect.
Uses hand drawing effect to emphasize the
outlines in the photo.
To select a filter effect:
1. Press > Filter Effect.
2. Press or to select an option.
3. Press to confirm setting.
Lomo
Adds a Lomo effect to the image or video you want to capture.
Icon Mode Description
Lomo 1
Lomo 2
Lomo 3
Creates a typical Lomo effect.
Creates a retro Lomo effect (more sepia
tone).
Creates a retro Lomo effect (greener tone).
Lomo 4
Creates a vivid Lomo effect (bluer tone).
To select a Lomo effect:
1. Press > Lomo.
2. Press or to select an option.
3. Press to confirm setting.
This menu option is only available if Scene Mode is set to Lomo.
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Movie Format
Sets the video resolution before you record a video.
Icon Description Icon Description
720p 30 fps 720p Watercolor
VGAp 30 fps
To select a movie format:
1. Press > Movie Format.
2. Press or to select an option.
3. Press to confirm setting.
Wind Cut
Use this feature to reduce wind noise during video recording.
To en ab l e W in d C ut :
1. Press > Wind Cut.
2. Press or to select
3. Press to confirm setting.
On ().
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32 More on the capture mode
Using the Capture menu
Press to access more capture options. Depending on your settings, the displayed
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option icons in the Capture menu may vary.
1. Press > .
2. Press or to select a menu item.
3. Press or to enter the submenu
4. Press or to select the desired setting.
5. Press to confirm the setting.
6. Press to exit the menu mode.
Scene Mode
Select one of the following scene modes to fit your shooting condition.
Icon Mode Description
Auto Mode
The camera automatically decide most
settings, so you can capture images with
ease.
Smart Scene
Program
Smile Catch
Precomposition
Automatically selects a scene mode based
on the current shooting environment.
You can set the shooting parameters
manually.
Automatically takes a shot when a smile is
detected.
Captures the background first, so the helper
can use it to take the final shot.
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Icon Mode Description
HDR
Increases the dynamic range and enhances
the details of dark areas.
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Lomo
Beauty
Enhancer
Self Portrait
Love Portrait
Blink Detector
Portrait
Creates a Lomo-like effect by adding over
saturated colors, dark corners, and so on.
Enhances the tone of skin so that the facial
skin appears smooth.
Takes a self portrait with at least one face in
a confined area.
Takes a self portrait with at least two faces in
a confined area.
Warns of eye blinks if detected & lets you
decide whether to save the image file.
Makes the subject (usually a person) stand
out with smooth and natural-looking skin
tones.
Night Portrait
Shoots night scenes and portraits clearly.
Please keep the camera steady or use a
tripod while using this mode.
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Icon Mode Description
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Backlight
Increases exposure (by turning on the flash)
when light illuminates the subject from
behind.
Child
Sports
Food
Party
Candle Light
Night Scene
Increases sensitivity and emphasizes
children's skin tones.
Uses a high shutter speed to capture objects
in motion.
Captures food by enhancing color brightness
and giving more vivid colors.
Captures the party atmosphere usually
under indoor light source.
Makes a picture look warm, and thus
captures the mood under candle light
source. Flash is always off.
Captures photos in a low-light environment,
such as in the evening or at night.
Fireworks
Adds exposure time to shoot firework trails.
Please keep the camera steady or use a
tripod while using this mode.
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Icon Mode Description
Landscape
Foliage
Captures a scene in the distance with the
focus area set to infinity and a lower
aperture value. The maximum depth of view
can also be achieved.
Takes a clear and vivid picture of flowers or
plant leaves by emphasizing their saturation
and sharpness.
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Soft Flowing
Water
Sunset
Snow
Building
Web Auction
Text
Uses a low shutter speed for motion blur.
Please keep the camera steady or use a
tripod while using this mode.
Captures the warmth and atmosphere
(represented by hue) of sunrise or sunset.
Used under a very bright light environment
such as snow scenes.
Enhances lines & contracts to highlight the
sense of the three dimensions (3D) for a
building.
Reduces the file size for faster internet
upload.
Improves clarity & contrast when taking a
close-up picture of documents.
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Icon Mode Description
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Voice Rec.
(Voice Record)
ISO, Metering, and White Balance are not available in some scene modes like
Auto Mode. You must select another mode like Program to enable these options.
Captures background sound only (no images
or videos). When listening to the captured
audio file later, you can see a unique icon
that appears on the screen and indicates that
this is an audio file.
To select a scene mode:
1. Press > > Scene Mode.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
The currently selected scene mode shows.
3. Press or to select another scene
mode.
When you are selecting from different scene modes, slide the Zoom lever to
for detailed explanation of each scene mode. Slide the Zoom lever to to
close the scene mode description when you are done.
4. Press to confirm setting.
Smart Scene
Automatically selects the best scene mode from Portrait , Landscape ,
Sunset , Backlight , Backlight Portrait , Night Portrait , Night
Scene , Snow , Text , Foliage , Super Macro , and Tripod
.
1. Press > >
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press the shutter halfway to set automatic focus. The selected scene mode is
displayed in the top left corner of the screen.
6. Press the shutter to capture an image.
Scene Mode.
Smart Scene.
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Smile Catch
Captures an image when the subject smiles.
1. Press > >
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. The camera keeps track of the face of your subject (a white frame shows).
6. Once a smile is detected, the camera instantly takes a picture.
7. The camera continues to detect smiles and takes more pictures.
Face tracking (one face only) is always on in the Smile Catch mode.
Scene Mode.
Smile Catch.
Blink Detector
Automatically detects blinking when you capture an image.
1. Press > >
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press the shutter to capture an image. If blinking is detected, a warning
message appears on the screen.
6. Press or to save or discard the image, and then press to confirm.
Scene Mode.
Blink Detector.
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Love Portrait
Takes a self portrait of at least two faces.
1. Press > >
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Once faces are detected, the camera will automatically take a picture after a
two-second countdown.
During the countdown, you can press the shutter to cancel the countdown. The
camera will then start detecting faces again.
Scene Mode.
Love Portrait.
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Lomo
Creates a Lomo-like effect by adding over saturated colors, dark corners, and so
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on.
1. Press > > Scene Mode.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select Lomo.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Take a picture. (The Lomo effect will be applied to this picture immediately.)
• When the Lomo effect is applied, color shift (changes in colors) might occur.
• You can also other types of Lomo effect to the image or video that you want to
capture. See "Lomo" on page 30.
Before After
Pre-composition
Captures the background first for positioning the final image. Ideal for asking
others to take your photo.
1. Press > > Scene Mode.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press the shutter to capture the background. The bottom section of the
screen displays the captured background image in a semi-transparent region.
6. Use the captured background image to frame the composition, and press the
shutter to capture the final image.
Pre-composition.
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Web Auction
Combines a maximum of 4 shots into one single image on a VGA (640 x 480)
size, so it can be quickly used in situations such as Internet auctions.
1. Press > > Scene Mode.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select Web Auction.
4. Press to confirm setting.
5. Press or to move to the number of shots you want to take, and then
press .
Icon Mode Description
1 shot
Takes one picture only.
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2 shots
Takes two pictures based on the numeric
order shown below:
3 shots
Takes three pictures based on the numeric
order shown below:
4 shots
Takes four pictures based on the numeric
order shown below:
6. Press the shutter to take one picture.
7. If you are satisfied with the picture, press to take the next one. (If you
want to re-take the previous picture, press and repeat Step 6.)
8. Once you have finished taking all pictures, the camera will automatically
combine these images into one.
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Drive mode
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Icon Mode Description
10 sec / 2 sec
(Self-timer)
Double
Off
Automatically takes a picture after 10 or 2second delay. This mode is useful when you
want to be part of the picture.
Performs delay and capture twice:
Performs a 10-second delay, then captures
the image.
Performs another 2-second delay then
captures the image again.
Takes one picture at a time.
To select a drive mode:
1. Press > > Drive Mode.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select the desired setting.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
AF Area
Icon Mode Description
Face Tracking
Wide
Automatically detect faces and track faces
continuously.
Focuses on a wide range of multiple objects.
Center
Object
Tracking
Focuses on the center area of the objects.
Automatically re-focus the subject as the
subject moves.
To select an automatic focus area:
1. Press > > AF Area.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
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3. Press or to select a focusing area.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
Object Tracking is selected, move the focus point to the center of the
If
subject and press to lock the subject (press again to unlock). The
AF tracking feature will now keep tracking the subject even if the subject
moves. Once you see the composition you want, half press the shutter to
make sure the subject is correctly focused and press the shutter fully to
capture the image.
Setting sharpness, saturation and contrast
Adjusts how colors appear in the pictures by setting sharpness, saturation, and
contrast.
To set sharpness, saturation, or contrast:
1. Press > , and then select Sharpness, Saturation or Contrast.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select High, Normal, or Low.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
Quality
Icon Mode Description
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Best image quality with the lowest
compression rate. File size is the largest.
Better image quality with medium
compression rate. File size is medium.
Good image quality with the highest
compression rate. File size is the smallest.
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To select an image quality level:
1. Press > > Quality.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select the desired setting.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
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Digital Zoom
The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the image using a software process.
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Icon Mode Description
Wise Zoom
Digital Zoom
Reduces the image size, and thus increases
the effective zoom length without sacrificing
image quality.
Turns on the digital zoom feature.
Off
Turns off the digital zoom feature.
To select a digital zoom:
1. Press > > Digital Zoom.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select the desired setting.
4. Press to confirm the setting.
Date Stamp
Imprints the date when a picture was taken on the picture itself.
To set the date stamp:
1. Press > >
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm the setting.
Date Stamp.
Date, Date & Time, or Off.
Instant Review
This feature displays a 1-second preview of the image that has just been
captured.
To set the Instant Review:
1. Press > > Instant Review.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
On or Off.
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4. Press to confirm the setting.
During instant review, half press the shutter to return to the capture mode.
Grid Line
Displays a framing grid on the LCD screen for taking pictures.
To set the grid line:
1. Press > > Grid Line.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm the setting.
On or Off.
S.S.F. (Super Shake-Free)
Reduces blur caused by camera vibration, and thus improves image quality and
clearness.
To set S.S.F.:
1. Press > > S.S.F..
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm the setting.
On or Off.
Continuous AF
Records videos with auto focus feature.
To enable Continuous AF:
1. Press > > Continuous AF.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm the setting.
On.
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Zoom
Sets the zoom control during video recording.
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To enable Zoom:
1. Press > > Zoom.
2. Press or to enter the submenu.
3. Press or to select
4. Press to confirm the setting.
The optical zoom will be disabled if the Zoom setting is set to Off.
On.
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Setup menu
Press > to access Setup menu options. Set the necessary settings
before you start taking the picture or recording the video clip.
Icon Mode Description
Sounds Startup
Shutter
Operation
Beep Volume
Power Saving
[1 min.]
[3 min.]
[5 min.]
[Off]
LCD Saving
Date & Time
Language
Display Mode
[On]
Off]
[
Sets the date and time.
Select a language for display menus and other information.
[On]
[Detailed
]
Info
[Off]
Selects the startup sound when the
camera is turned on.
Sets the shutter sound on and off.
Sets the button (excluding shutter)
sound on and off.
Adjusts the volume of the shutter
sound, startup sound, operation sound
and playback sound.
For power conservation, the camera
automatically enters the standby mode
after it has been idle for a period of
time. (Press any key to resume.)
The camera remains on when idle.
For power conservation, the LCD
screen is automatically dimmed after the
camera has been idle for 20 seconds.
(Press any key to resume.)
The LCD screen remains bright when
the camera is idle.
Displays basic information on the preview
screen.
Displays detail information on the preview
screen
Hides all icons.
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Icon Mode Description
File Numbering
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TV Setting TV Out
LCD Brightness
[Series]
Stores the most recently used file
number regardless of deleted files or a
change of memory card. This is useful
for avoiding the file name duplication
when images are downloaded to a
computer.
[Reset]
Resets file numbering each time the
memory card is changed.
Switches the video output according to
different regional standards. Available
settings:
NTSC: for America, Japan, Taiwan, and
•
others.
PAL : for China, Europe, Oceania, and
•
others.
TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending
on your region. For details about which system should be used,
check with your local authorities.
[Auto]
[
High]
The LCD brightness is automatically set
based on the surrounding environment.
The LCD brightness is increased.
Manage Memory
Card
Normal]
[
[Format]
[
Copy to
]
The LCD brightness remains at the
default value.
Formats the internal memory or the
memory card.
Copies files from the internal memory
to the memory card.
Icon Mode Description
Reset All
Resets the entire menu and button operation settings to
initial default.
The following settings do not change after
Date & Time setting
Language setting
TV Setting setting
Setup menu 47
Reset All:
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Playback mode
Press to enter the Playback mode.
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Item Description Page
1 Indicates that the camera is in Playback mode. --
2 Indicates that the file is protected and cannot be
deleted.
3 Indicates this file has a voice memo or the file is an
audio file.
4 Indicates the file is marked for printing. --
5 Displays the shooting parameters when you took the
picture or playback controls.
6 Date and time when the file was created. --
7 File number --
8Histogram --
9 File number, file size, shutter speed, and aperture value --
reference
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Options for playback and editing
When the camera is in the Playback mode, press or to select different
files. You can also select any of the following options.
Enlarging an image
Magnifies an image, so more details can be seen.
To enlarge an image:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the image you want to enlarge.
2. Slide the
In Zoom mode, use the
3. Press , , , or to move to the area you want to see.
4. Press to return to the normal viewing size.
Rotating an image
You can press ( ) to change the orientation of an image at 90 degrees
clockwise at a time.
Zoom lever to to zoom-in on a captured image.
Zoom lever to adjust the zoom ratio.
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Before Rotate After Rotate
For each rotation, the image file in the new orientation is automatically saved.
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Viewing multiple files at a time
Shows up to 9 files at a time on the screen.
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To view multiple files:
1. In Playback mode, slide the Zoom lever to . In this mode, maximum 9
files (shown in thumbnails) are displayed on the screen.
2. Press , , , or to select a file, and then press or to
view it in its normal viewing size.
If there are more than 9 thumbnails, you can press repeatedly until the scroll
bar is highlighted. Then you can press to move to the previous 9 thumbnails or
to move to the next 9 thumbnails. To cancel highlighting the scroll bar, just press
.
Playing back video clips
View recorded video clips in the playback mode.
To view a video clip:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the video clip you want to
view.
2. Start playing back.
• Press to start playing the video clip.
• Press to pause it. Press again to resume.
• Press to stop the playback.
• During video playback, press to fast forward or press to rewind.
• While pausing video playback, you can view the video frame by frame. Press
to fast forward one frame, or press to rewind one frame. Press and hold
to fast forward frame by frame continuously, or press and hold to rewind
frame by frame continuously.
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Using Movie Edit
When a video clip is paused, press to enter
Movie Edit mode. An edit panel appears on the
left side of the screen.
To edit the movie, do the following:
1. Press or to select:
• to set the start point to trim the beginning of the movie.
• to set the end point to trim the end of the movie.
2. Press or to set the movie time interval. The movie length must be
more than 2 seconds.
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Start Point End Point
3. To preview the video, press or to select and press .
4. To save the edited video, press or to select and press .
Save and press to save the file.
Select
5. To exit Movie Edit mode, press or to select and press . It
returns to the video paused display screen.
The edited video clip will be saved as a separate file and it cannot be edited again.
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Adjusting the playback volume
Increase or decrease the volume of video clips, audio clips, or voice memos.
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To adjust the playback volume:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select a video clip, audio clip, or
voice memo that you want to playback.
2. Adjust the volume.
•Slide the Zoom lever to to increase the volume.
•Slide the Zoom lever to to decrease the volume.
The volume can be set during playback, but not during rewind, fast forward, or
pause.
Slideshow
Sets the time interval for presenting a series of captured image and video files
(first frame only).
To play a slideshow:
1. In Playback mode, press > > Slideshow > or .
2. Change the slideshow settings.
• Press or to set one of the following slideshow effects:
• Applies a transition effect from left to right.
• Applies a transition effect from upper-left side to lower-right side.
• Applies a horizontal transition effect.
• Applies a vertical transition effect.
• Applies a horizontal transition effect by intersecting an image.
• You can set the interval between 1/3/5/10 seconds.
3. Select whether you want to repeat the slideshow.
4. Select
Start and press to play the slideshow.
If you want to pause it at any time, press . Press again to resume playback. To
stop the slideshow, press .
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Deleting files
Removes selected or all files.
To de le t e f il es :
1. In Playback mode, press > > Delete > or .
2. Press or to select one of the following options.
• To delete one file, select One and press .
• Press or to select the file that you want to delete.
• Press or to select Delete.
• To delete the selected file, select Select and press .
• Press or to select the file that you want to delete and press
to mark the files.
• When the file selection is complete, press .
• Press or to select
• To delete all files, select
3. Press to confirm the file deletion.
To delete only the attached voice memo on the current file:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the image with the voice
memo that you want to delete.
2. Press > >
3. Press or to select Voice Me m o > Yes.
4. Press to confirm.
Delete.
All > Delete.
Delete > or .
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You can also delete the selected file by pressing . Press or to select
Delete and press .
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Protecting files
Prevents selected files from accidental removal.
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To pr ot ec t fi le s:
1. In Playback mode, press > > Protect > or .
2. Press or to select one of the following options.
• To protect one file, select One and press .
• Press or to select the file that you want to protect.
• Press or to select Lock.
To unlock a protected file, select Unlock. The icon disappears when the file is
unlocked.
• To protect the selected file, select Select and press .
• Press or to select the file that you want to protect and press
to mark the files.
• When the file selection is complete, press .
• Press or to select
• To protect all files, select
• To unlock all protected files, select
3. Press to confirm.
A icon is displayed on the screen to indicate that the file is protected.
Yes.
Lock all > Yes.
Unlock all > Yes.
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Red-eye Removal
The Red Eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images.
This function is only available for still images. Red eye correction can be applied
to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate.
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the image you want to apply
Red-eye Removal.
2. Press > >
3. Press or to select
4. Press or to select
save the image file.
Red-eye Removal > or .
Start and press to confirm the change.
Overwrite or Save as and press button to
Voi ce M emo
Inserts a voice annotation to an image file.
To record a voice memo:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the image you want to add a
voice memo.
2. Press > >
3. Select
4. Select Stop > to stop recording.
Start > to start recording your voice.
To play back a voice memo:
1. Press to play the voice memo.
2. Press to pause the playback. Press again to resume the playback.
3. Press to exit playback.
Voice Memo > or .
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Color Mode
You can add color filter effects to your images.
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Icon Mode Description
Normal
No effect is added to the image.
Sepia
Recorded image will be stored in a sepia
tone.
B/W
Vivid Red
Vivid Green
Vivid Blue
Convert image to black & white.
The image becomes reddish.
The image becomes greenish.
The image becomes bluish.
To add a color mode effect to an image:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the image you want to add an
effect to.
2. Press > >
3. Press or to select the desired color mode.
4. Press to confirm the change and save the image file.
Color Mode > or .
Photo Effect
You can add a photo effect to your images.
Icon Mode Description
Normal
No effect is added to the image.
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Negative
Mosaic
Astral
Toy
Watercolor
Sketch
Colors become the opposite of what they
were in the original image.
Applies a mosaic tile effect to the image.
Applies a star flickering effect.
Applies with a shallow depth of field by
gradually blurring the top and bottom areas
of a composition.
Applies with watercolor effect.
Applies with pencil sketch effect.
To add a photo effect to an image:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the image you want to add an
effect to.
2. Press > >
3. Press or to select the desired effect.
4. Press to confirm the change and save the image file.
Photo Effect > or .
Trimming
Crops part of an image file, reduces the image size, and overwrites the image file
or saves it as another new file.
To tr im a n i ma g e:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the image you want to trim.
2. Press > > Trim > or .
3. Use the
which you want to reduce.
Zoom lever to select the target image size (8M, 5M, 3M, VGA) to
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4. Press , , , or to locate the area to trim.
5. Press to confirm the change.
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6. Press or to select
save the image file.
You cannot trim images in the size of 3:2, 16:9, or VGA.
Overwrite or Save as and press button to
Resizing
Changes an image file to a smaller size, and overwrites the image file or saves it
as another new file.
To resize an image:
1. In Playback mode, press or to select the image you want to resize.
2. Press > >
3. Press or to select the target image size to which you want to reduce.
4. Press to confirm the change.
5. Press or to select Overwrite or Save as and press button to
save the image file.
You cannot resize images in the size of 3:2, 16:9, or VGA.
Resize > or .
Startup Image
Sets the welcome screen when the camera is powering on.
To select a startup image:
1. In Playback mode, press > > Startup Image > or .
2. Press or to select one of the following options.
• To use the default startup image, select
• To use a custom image, select
image.
• To disable the startup image, select Off.
3. Press to confirm.
My Photos and press or to select an
Default.
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DPOF
The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on
the memory card for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance
using the camera. This is extremely convenient for sending the images to a
photo developing service or for printing on a direct print function compatible
printer.
To set up DPOF:
1. In Playback mode, press > > DPOF.
2. Press or to select one of the following options.
• To set the DPOF setting for one image, select One and press .
• Press or to select an image.
• Press or to specify the number of copies.
• Press to decide whether you want to turn the date stamp on.
• To set the DPOF setting for all images, select
• Press or to specify the number of copies.
• Press to decide whether you want to turn the date stamp on.
• To clear all DPOF settings to initial default, select
3. Press to confirm the settings.
All and press .
Reset > Yes.
Radial Blur
Applies a rotating motion effect to give a feel of speed.
To apply a Radial Blur effect:
1. In Playback mode, press > > Radial Blur > or .
2. Press or to select a degree of Radial Blur.
3. Press to confirm the change.
4. Press or to select
save the image file.
Overwrite or Save as and press button to
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Working with computer and AV system
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Connecting the camera to a computer
You can connect the camera to a PC or notebook to transfer, view, print, or edit
files as well as charge the camera.
To connect the camera to a computer:
1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Open the USB port cover.
4. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an
available USB port on your computer.
5. Select
6. A
Computer and wait for the connection.
Removable Disk icon appears in My Computer. Click this icon to access
the files in your camera.
• When connecting the camera to a computer, it is necessary to install a battery
into the camera.
• When connecting the camera to a computer, please use the original accessory of
the USB cable to avoid possible system conflicts and damage to the camera.
• You must firstly turn on the camera, and then connect it to your computer. Next,
two removable drives will display. Please click AP link (Magix) in the second drive,
and then Setup window will display (an Internet connection is required). After
installation, you can import / edit your photos, movies and music. Please note that
AP link (Magix) is the trial version and will be used permanently after registration.
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Connecting the camera to a TV
You can play files in your camera on a TV using an AV cable.
• Before connecting the camera to a TV, set the TV Out setting to match the TV’s
video output format. See "TV Setting" on page 46 for details.
• For details on changing the input source of the TV, refer to the TV’s user’s manual.
• Some TVs may not recognize the video format. Please check the user manual that
came with the TV for more assistance.
To connect the camera to a TV using AV cable:
1. Open the USB port cover.
2. Connect the TV and camera.
• Connect the end of the smaller plug of an AV cable to the camera.
• Connect the yellow video plug and the white audio plug of the AV cable to
a video-input jack and an audio-input jack (left channel) on your TV.
3. Turn on the TV, and then switch the input source of the TV to “AV”.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. Follow the on-screen instructions to operate the camera via the TV.
The AV cable is an optional accessory.
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Printing images
In addition to printing images by connecting the camera to a printer via a
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computer or bringing the memory card (if available) to a photo-processing
center, you can choose to print using PictBridge.
Printing with PictBridge
You can directly print images by connecting your camera to a PictBridgecompatible printer without using a computer.
To print images from a PictBridge-compatible printer:
1. Connect the end of the smaller plug of the USB cable to the camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your
printer.
3. Turn on the printer. Wait for a while until it finishes starting up and is ready
to print.
4. Turn on the camera.
5. Select
6. Select one of the following options:
7. Press .
Printer and wait for the connection.
• To print one image at a time, select Print One, and press or to
select an image.
• To print all images at a time, select
Print All.
• To print all images (shown by thumbnails) at a time, select Print Index.
• The above procedure may vary depending on the printer type you are using.
• If you connect the camera to your printer while the printer is still starting up, the
camera will be automatically turned off.
• Failure to follow the above procedure will make the camera show an error
message. Please disconnect the camera and the camera will be automatically
turned off.
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Troubleshooting and service information
If your camera cannot operate normally, see the frequently encountered
problems and solutions listed below. If the problem persists, contact your
nearest service center or technical support.
Problem Cause Solution
The camera
cannot power
up.
The battery
power is
draining quickly.
The battery or
camera is warm.
The flash does
not fire or
recharge.
Even though the
flash fired, the
image is dark.
The image is
too bright or
too dark.
I cannot format
a memory card.
There is no battery or the
battery is not inserted
correctly.
The battery has no power. Replace the battery.
The external temperature is
extremely low.
Many shots are being
captured in dark places,
requiring a flash.
The camera or flash was
used continuously over a
long period of time.
The camera flash is turned
off.
The light source is
sufficient.
The distance to the subject
is greater than the flash's
effective range.
The exposure is excessive
or inadequate.
The memory card is writeprotected.
End of the memory card
life.
Insert the battery correctly.
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Set the flash to Auto Flash.
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Get closer to the subject and
shoot.
Reset exposure compensation.
Remove the write protection.
Insert a new memory card.
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Problem Cause Solution
I cannot
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download
images from the
camera to my
computer.
The camera
does not shoot
even when
pressing the
shutter.
I cannot print
images with
PictBridgecompliant
printers.
The free space on the hard
disk of your computer is
insufficient.
There is no power being
supplied to the camera.
The battery is running low. Replace the battery.
The camera is not in the
Capture mode.
The shutter was not
pressed all the way down.
The internal memory or
memory card does not have
any free space.
The flash is recharging. Wait until the flash mode icon,
The camera does not
recognize the memory card.
The camera is connected to
the printer when the
camera is powered off.
Ensure that the hard disk has
enough space for running
Windows and that the drive for
loading image files has free
space equal to or greater than
the memory card in the camera.
Replace the battery.
Switch to the Capture mode.
Press the shutter all the way
down.
Load a new card or delete
unwanted files.
indicated on the screen, stops
flashing.
Format the memory card
before the initial use or before
using with another camera.
Connect the camera to the
printer, turn on the camera, and
then select
Printer.
Technical support
For technical assistance, free driver updates, product information, and news
releases, visit the following web site:
http://www.BenQ.com
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Specifications
Sensor Sony 16 Mega Pixels, 1/2.3 inch CCD
Zoom Optical: 5X
Lens f = 4.6 (W) ~ 23 (T) mm
Focus Range
LCD 2.7” LCD 230k pixels
Image Resolution 16M / 8M / 5M / 3M / VGA (16:9 / 4:3 / 3:2 / 1:1)
Movie Format HD 720p 30fps / VGA 30fps / HD 720p watercolor
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 1 sec.
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent H,
Exposure -2 ~ +2 EV (0.3EV / step)
ISO Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200* / 6400*
Flash Auto / Auto Anti Red-eye / Forced On / Slow Sync /
Drive Mode 10 sec. (Self-timer) / 2 sec. (Self-timer) / Double / Off
Power Source CIPA approximately 200 based on bundled Li-ion battery
Storage Type Built-in approx. 43.5 MB (+-5%)
File Format Still Image: JPEG; DCF compatible; Support DPOF;
Dimensions /
Weight
Interface Digital output: USB 2.0 compatible
Digital: Up to 5X (Preview) / Up to 12X (Playback)
F= 3.2 (W) ~ 6.4 (T)
f = 26 mm ~ 130 mm, 35 mm equivalent
Normal: Wide = 0.05 m ~ Infinity, Tele = 0.6 m ~ Infinity
Super Macro: 0.05 m
(Fireworks 2 sec.; Night Scene 1/2000 ~ 15 sec.)
Fluorescent L, Manual
*3200 / 6400 for resolution of 3M or under only
Forced Off
SD / SDHC card up to 32GB compatible
Video: AVI
Audio: WAV
93.3 x 55.4 x 18.4 mm
103 g (w/o battery & SD card)
Audio / Video output (NTSC/PAL)
PictBridge compatible
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Accessories USB Cable / Quick Guide / Hand Strap / Pouch (optional) /
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Li-ion battery / AC power adapter
Available accessories depend on the actual items shipped
and may vary from the list above.
All information, designs, and specifications are subject to change without prior
notice.
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