Ultra-Thin
Digital Camera
10 MEGAPIXEL. 2.7" SCREEN. 3X ZOOM.
FPO
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Safety and
Handling Precautions
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Using this Menu
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Introduction
System Requirements
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Main Features
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Package Contents
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Camera Views
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Camera Buttons
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Navigation Control
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Camera Memory
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Getting Started
Attaching the Wrist Strap
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Inserting the Battery
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Inserting an SD/SDHC
Memory Card
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Charging the Battery
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Turning the Power
On and Off
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Initial Settings
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Modes
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Using the LCD Monitor
LCD Monitor Layout
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Recording Photos,
Videos and Voices
Taking Photos
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Using the Stabilizer
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Setting the Zoom Control
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Using Flash
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Setting the Focus Mode
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Using the Function Menu
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Using the Record
Menu Recording Movies
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Recording Voices
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Playback
Viewing in
Single Navigation
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Viewing thumbnails
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Zooming images
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Playing Movies
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Playing Voice Recording
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Playing Voice Memo
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Deleting an Image
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Playback Menu
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Using the Setup Menu
Setting Sounds
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Setting Power Save
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Setting LCD Save
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Setting Date & Time
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Setting Language
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Setting File Numbering
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Setting TV Out
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Setting LCD Brightness
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Setting Memory Kit
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Reset All
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Making Connections
Connecting the Camera
to a TV
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Connecting the Camera
to a PC
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Connecting the Camera
to a Printer
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Appendix
About Folder and
File Names
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Troubleshooting …………………… 43
Specifications …………………………43
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
(FCC) COMPLIANCE
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.
Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver
is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and
to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect
I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the
manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.
DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following
conditions:
This device may not cause harmful interference.
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
TRADEMARK RECOGNITION
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the
Microsoft Windows Operation System. All other companies or product names are
trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
SAFETY AND HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
CAMERA INFORMATION
Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
Do not expose the camera to moisture or extreme temperatures.
Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
Do not touch the camera lens.
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean
the product.
To clean, wipe the product with a slightly damp, soft cloth.
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BATTERY INFORMATION
Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with
your camera.
Using other types of batteries or chargers may damage the equipment and invalidate
the warranty.
When using a Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that battery is inserted correctly.
Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly
cause an explosion.
When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body
to feel warm.
Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store
the camera for a long period of time.
The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to freeze.
Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery.
There is a risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used
batteries according to the instructions.
USING THIS MENU
Symbols used in this manual are explained below:
Note
This indicates useful information when using your camera.
This indicates a warning message that should be read before using the function.
MAIN FEATURES
10 megapixel resolution
Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom
1/2.3 inch CCD image sensor
2.7 inch color LCD monitor
32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card
Supports up to a 4GB SD card, and up to a 32GB SDHC card
Sleek metallic finish
Easy-to-use button interface
DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility
Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following
system requirements:
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Camera
Battery Charger
Li-ion Battery
Instruction BookCD-ROM
Camera Pouch
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
FOR WINDOWS:
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above
Memory: 512MB or above
HDD space: 200 MB or above
16bit color display monitor
Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
USB port and CD-ROM drive
FOR MAC:
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 10.0-10.4
Memory: 64MB or above
HDD space: 110MB or above
USB port and CD-ROM drive
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LOCATION OF PARTS AND CONTROLS
Flash
Self Timer LED/AF Assist Lamp
Zoom Lens
Microphone
LCD Screen
LED Indicator
Menu Button
Function/Delete Button
Set Button/4-way Navigation Control
Mode Switch
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Stabilizer Button
Shutter Button
Zoom
Battery/SD Card Compartment
USB/TV Output
Tripod Screw Hole
Speaker
Strap Ring
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CAMERA BUTTONS
Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.
BUTTON DESCRIPTION
Power Press to turn on/off the power.
Stabilizer The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels
to compensate for camera shake. Press to set stabilizer on/off.
Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording a video or audio clip.
Play If the camera is turned off, press and hold to turn the camera
on in Playback mode. If the camera is turned on, press to toggle
the camera to Playback or Record mode.
Zoom Slide the zoom control to change zoom focus.
Menu Press to enter menu.
Function/Delete In Record mode, press to enter function menu. In Playback mode,
press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
NAVIGATION CONTROL
The 4-way Navigation Control and the SET button allow you to access the various menus
available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to
ensure maximum results from your photos and videos. Other functions of these buttons are
as follows:
Face Tracking/Rotate Button
Macro Button
Set Button
Flash Button
Display/Help Button
BUTTON USAGE
SET Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
Flash/Right 1. In Record mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options
(Auto, Anti Red-eye, Fill, Slow Sync and Off).
2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.
3. In Playback Video mode, press to fast forward video playback.
4. In Menu mode, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through
the menu selections.
Macro/Left 1. In Record mode, press to scroll through the focus mode options
(Macro, Pan Focus, Infinite and Normal).
2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video
or audio clip.
3. In Playback Video mode, press to rewind video playback.
4. In Menu mode press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the
menu selections.
Up/Face 1. In Menu mode, press to navigate through the menu and Tracking/
Rotate submenu selections.
2. In Record mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.
3. In Playback Video/Audio mode, press to start/pause video or
audio playback.
4. In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise
90 degrees by each press of the button. This feature is applicable
for still images only.
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Display/Down/Help 1. In Photo, Movie and Playback mode, press to change the LCD
screen display to show or hide OSD icons or view Help.
2. In Record mode, press to change LCD screen display to show or
hide OSD icons and Guide Lines or view Help menu.
3. In Menu mode, press to navigate through the menu and
submenu selections.
4. In Playback Video/Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback.
CAMERA MEMORY
INTERNAL MEMORY
Your camera is equipped with 32MB of internal memory. If there is no memory card inserted
in the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored
in the internal memory.
Note
32mb of built-in memory is minimal storage,
and will not hold much data.
EXTERNAL STORAGE
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with
a maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the
camera automatically saves all images, videos and audio clips in the external storage card.
The
icon indicates the camera is using SD card.
Warning
Not all storage cards are compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card,
please check the card’s specifications and take the camera with you.
GETTING STARTED
ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP
Follow these instructions and diagram (see figure to right)
to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate
easy carrying:
Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet.
Thread the larger loop of the strap though the short
loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.
INSERTING THE BATTERY
Follow these instructions to insert the battery into the battery compartment. Please read
“Battery Information” on page 3 before inserting/removing the battery (see illustrations below).
Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery.
Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera (1).
Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera (2).
Close the battery compartment (3 & 4).
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INSERTING AN SD/SDHC MEMORY CARD
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards.
INSERTING MEMORY CARD
Open the SD card compartment at the bottom of the camera.
Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing
the front side of the camera.
Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.
Close the SD card compartment.
REMOVING A MEMORY CARD
Open the battery compartment.
Gently push the card deeper until it clicks and it pops out.
Pull out the card carefully.
CHARGING THE BATTERY
The battery that comes with your camera is not charged.
You need to charge the battery before using the camera.
Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown
at right.
Connect the battery charger to the adaptor.
Plug the adaptor into the main outlet.
Note: The battery charging time is 2 hours.
TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF
Press the POWER button to turn on/off the camera. When turning on the camera, it may
function differently depending on the switched mode:
When the camera is switched to Movie or Photo Record mode and you turn on the camera,
the start-up image displays briefly and the start-up sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens
extends as well.
When the camera is switched to Playback mode and you turn on the camera, it will enter
Playback mode directly and the zoom lens will not extend.
Note: See “Modes” on page 9 to learn more about Record and Playback modes.
INITIAL SETTINGS
When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to perform the initial
settings of your camera.
When you press the POWER button, the Language Menu is displayed on the LCD screen
for you to setup the display language.
SETTING THE LANGUAGE
Press , , or to move through each selection.
Select a language, then press SET to apply.
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SETTING THE DATE & TIME
Press or to move through each selection.
Press the or keys to change the value for the date and time.
Press the SET button to apply.
If necessary, press
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to close the menu. Now, you are ready to start taking
photos and videos.
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Holding down the or keys will change the
values continuously.
MODES
YOUR CAMERA HAS THREE MODES
Photo Record Mode:
Set to Photo Record mode to capture images and record audio clips.
Record mode can be further set to mode options like auto, movie and scene selection
modes. See “Selecting the Photo Record Mode Options” below.
Movie Record Mode:
Set to Movie Record mode to record videos.
Playback Mode:
Set your camera to Playback mode to view and edit captured images and play back
videos and audio clips. You can also attach voice memo to images in this mode.
SWITCHING BETWEEN MODES
Adjust the Mode switch to toggle between Photo Record, Movie Record and
Playback modes.
SELECTING THE PHOTO RECORD MODE OPTIONS
Maximize the quality and ease of use of your camera
by using the different mode options. The mode
options allow you to capture images with preset
settings according to scene conditions (see screen
to the right).
Set the camera to Photo Record mode.
Press
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to launch Record Mode Menu.
Select Record Mode, then press to
enter submenu.
Select a mode.
Press the SET button to apply selected mode.
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For more information, see “Using the Record Menu” on page 18. Use the 4-way
navigation control to move through the menu selections.
USING THE LCD MONITOR
The high resolution 2.7" LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera
settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. The display on the LCD monitor
is called the On Screen Display or OSD.
LCD MONITOR LAYOUT
The following illustrations show the LCD monitor layout. The icon descriptions are on the
following pages.
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RECORD MODE SCREEN LAYOUT
NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. Record mode Indicates the current mode.
2. Flash Indicates flash settings.
3. Self-timer/Burst Indicates drive mode settings.
4. Zoom indicator Displays zoom.
5. Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.
6. Battery Indicates battery level.
7. Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.
8. Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled.
9. AEB Indicates AEB function is enabled
10. Stabilizer Indicates stabilizer function is enabled.
11. Saturation Displays saturation settings.
12. Contrast Displays contrast settings.
13. Histogram Graphic display of light level for the current image.
14. ISO Displays ISO settings.
15. Focus area Use to frame subject for image capture.
16. Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings.
17. Aperture value Displays aperture settings.
18. Shake warning Indicates that the camera is shaking.
19. Macro Indicates macro is enabled.
20. Exposure Displays exposure settings.
21. Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled.
22. White balance Displays white balance settings.
23. Metering Displays metering settings.
24. Sharpness Displays sharpness settings.
25. Quality Displays quality settings.
26. Resolution Displays resolution settings.
27. AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled.
PLAYBACK MODE SCREEN LAYOUT
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.
Playback mode display of still images:
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1. Playback mode Indicates playback mode.
2. Protect Indicates file is protected.
3. Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.
4. Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play
a movie or audio file.
5. File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number
of files in the storage card.
6. Battery Indicates battery level.
7. Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
8. Recording information Displays recording information of the file.
9. DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing.
10. Resolution Displays the resolution settings.
PLAYBACK MODE OF VIDEOS
NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. Playback mode Indicates playback mode.
2. Protect Indicates file is protected.
3. Movie clip Indicates the file is a movie.
4. Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera
to play a movie or audio file.
5. File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number
of files in the storage card.
6. Battery Indicates battery level.
7. Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
8. Recording information Displays recording information of the file.
9. Volume Indicates volume settings.
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10. Key indicator Indicates the buttons to press on the camera
to apply the functions.
11. Played time Indicates played time.
12. Playing status Displays playing status.
PLAYBACK MODE OF AUDIO CLIPS
NO. ITEM DESCRIPTION
1. Playback mode Indicates playback mode.
2. Protect Indicates the file is protected.
3. Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera
to play a movie or audio file.
4. File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number
of files in the storage card.
5. Battery Indicates battery level.
6. Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
7. Recording information Displays recording information of the file.
8. Volume Indicates volume settings.
9. Key indicator Indicates the buttons to press on the
camera to apply the functions.
10. Played time Indicates played time.
11. Playing status Displays playing status.
CHANGING THE LCD MONITOR DISPLAY
The type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the button.
Press the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In
Photo/Video Record mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:
OSD on
Full OSD on
Guidelines on
OSD off
Help
• The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.
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• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when the OSD
is off or the Guide Lines is on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode and Macro.
• Use the “Guidelines” to properly set image for capture.
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In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:
Full OSD on
OSD off
Help
LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:
• Manual exposure mode
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• Recording movie or audio clips
• Playing movie or audio clips
• Playing slide show
RECORDING PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND VOICES
TAKING PHOTOS
Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your photos.
Taking photos with your camera is very simple.
Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button.
Adjust the switch mode to Photo Record.
Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the
LCD monitor. See illustration on the right.
Half press the Shutter button. The camera
automatically adjusts the focus and exposure.
When the camera is ready to take the photo,
the frame bracket turns green, the shutter speed
and aperture value are displayed.
Fully press the Shutter button to capture image.
When the shake warning icon appears, hold the camera steadily, with your arms at your
side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent blurred images.
USING THE STABILIZER
The Stabilizer function prevents blurred images caused by shaking.
TO ACTIVATE THE STABILIZER
Press the Stabilizer button on top of your
camera to enable/disable stabilizer.
If Stabilizer is enabled, the stabilizer icon is
displayed on the LCD monitor and the ISO
setting is automatically set to Auto. See “ISO”
on page 17 for more details.
SETTING THE ZOOM CONTROL
Your camera features up to 3x optical zoom and up to 5x of digital zoom. Optical zoom
is achieved by mechanically adjusting the lens, while digital zoom is activated through
the menu settings. Please refer to “Setting the Digital Zoom” on page 25 to learn how
to setup digital zoom.
To adjust the optical zoom:
Push the Zoom button from side to side to zoom in or zoom out on an image.
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Zoom Control
To adjust the digital zoom:
Activate digital zoom.
Slide the zoom control right to optically zoom
in on an image to its maximum until it stops.
Release the zoom control.
Slide the zoom control right again to switch
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Digital Zoom is not activated when recording movies.
USING FLASH
When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash button to achieve correct
exposure. This function cannot be activated while recording movies or continuous shooting.
To activate Flash:
• Press the Flash/Right button on your camera
repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:
Auto. The flash fires automatically whenever extra
lighting is needed.
Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce
the red-eye effect.
Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the
shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.
Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow
shutter speed.
Forced off. The flash is turned off.
• Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst
and AEB modes.
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• Do not change the flash mode while pressing the zoom button. Change the flash
mode after releasing the zoom button if necessary.
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