Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Your camera has
been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable
operation. Read this manual before operating the camera to become
more familiar with it.
This manual has been written and formatted with depth and detail so
that you can easily follow the instructions to maximize the features of
your camera.
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: Single Shot
: Continuous Shot
: Review
: Video Clips
CAMERA
Top/Front
OVER
OVER
VIEW
VIEW
CAMERA OVERVIEW
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12. Flash Ready LED
13. Viewfinder
14. Auto-Focus LED
15. LCD
16. Tripod Socket
17. Battery/Memory
Card Door
18. Mode Switch
19. Reset Button
LCD ICONS
20. Joystick/OK button/
21. MENU Button
22. Speaker
23. LCD On/Off Button
24. Wrist Strap Holder
25. Memory Card Slot
26. Battery Compartment
Zoom button/Flash
button
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1. Power Switch
2. Shutter Button
3. Flash
4. Lens/ Lens Door
5. Viewfinder
6. Flash Sensor
Bottom/Back
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A. Resolution
B. Camera Mode
C. Flash
D. White Balance
E. Battery Level
F. Image Quality
G. Frame Counter
7. Red-eye Reduction
LED/Self-Timer LED
8. Microphone
9. Mini-USB port
10. TV-Out port
11. Macro Mode Switch
H. Sound
I. Macro
J. Self-Timer
K. Zoom Bar
L. TV Option
M. Memory
N. Date / Time
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAMERA OVERVIEW ............................................................................................................................................2
GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................................................................5
Camera Features ............................................................................................................................................5
Attaching the Wrist Strap.................................................................................................................................5
Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................................................................5
Turning the Camera On and Off......................................................................................................................6
Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................................................................6
Setting the Language, Date and Time ............................................................................................................7
Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................................................................8
Internal Memory / Inserting the Memory Card ................................................................................................9
Setting the camera’s operational mode ........................................................................................................10
TAKING A PICTURE ............................................................................................................................................11
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder..............................................................................................................11
Flash Ready LED ..........................................................................................................................................11
Taking a Picture with the LCD ......................................................................................................................12
Setting the Flash ..........................................................................................................................................13
Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................................................................14
Using the main menu in camera mode ........................................................................................................15
White Balance ..............................................................................................................................................19
Scene Selection ..........................................................................................................................................21
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS ........................................................................................................................................22
REVIEWING YOUR FILES ..................................................................................................................................22
Using Review Mode ......................................................................................................................................22
Reviewing Video Clips ..................................................................................................................................23
Using the main menu in review mode ..........................................................................................................24
Deleting Your Files ........................................................................................................................................25
Using Thumbnail Mode ................................................................................................................................26
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ........................................................................................................27
Setup Menu and Features ............................................................................................................................29
Setting the Auto Off Time ..............................................................................................................................30
Setting the Language ....................................................................................................................................30
Setting the Date ............................................................................................................................................30
Setting the Time ............................................................................................................................................31
Setting the LCD Brightness ..........................................................................................................................31
Formating internal memory or memory card ................................................................................................32
RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ......................................................................33
Using the installer splash screen ..................................................................................................................35
Flow diagram for software installation ..........................................................................................................36
Identifying your operating system ................................................................................................................37
Installing the driver and DirectX 9 - Windows 98/98SE ................................................................................38
Installing DirectX 9 - Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................40
Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression - all Windows users ..............................................................................41
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1 - all Windows users (optional) ............................................................43
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER ........................................................................................45
Downloading pictures and video clips onto your computer ..........................................................................45
Using ArcSoft PhotoImpression ....................................................................................................................46
Unplugging your camera from the computer ................................................................................................46
TV MODE..............................................................................................................................................................47
Connecting the camera to the television ......................................................................................................47
Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder................................................................................................................47
Reviewing pictures and video clips on your TV ............................................................................................47
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS................................................................................................................................53
SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE ..................................................................................................................55
Precautions for the camera ..........................................................................................................................55
Precautions for batteries ..............................................................................................................................56
Precautions for SD Memory Cards ..............................................................................................................56
• CD-ROM (for Windows users only)
– USB Mass Storage Driver
– ArcSoft PhotoImpression 2000
– Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.1
– Microsoft DirectX 9
– Multilingual User’s Guide
Camera Features
•4 Megapixels, 2272 x 1704 Resolution
• 1.5” Color LCD
• 6x Digital Zoom
•Video Clips
• 16MB Internal Memory
• Compatible with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards (not included)
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Please attach the wrist strap to prevent dropping the camera.
ARTED
ARTED
Loading the Batteries
fig.1.1fig.1.2
The camera can use 2x AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries to operate.
1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door. (fig.1.1)
• Slide the door in the direction of the arrow marked on it, and lift it open.
2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indicators on the top edge of the battery compartment. (fig.1.2)
3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it, and
close it securely. (fig.1.3)
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TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
GETTING STARTED
fig.1.1 Camera On
fig.1.2 Camera Off
The Power Switch is located on the top of the camera.
1. Slide the Power Switch toward the ( ) icon to power the camera on. (fig.1.1)
• The lens cover will open.
• The LCD will turn on automatically
2. To turn the camera off, slide the Power Switch away from ( ). (fig.1.2)
Note:
To extend battery life, the camera will automaticallypower off after 60 seconds of inactivity. Press the
Shutter button to turn the camera back on.
Checking the Battery Level
There are 5 battery levels that are displayed on the LCD
1/4 battery
Batteries are full
and ready to use.
3/4 battery
capacity remains.
capacity remains.
Batteries are low
need to be
replaced soon.
Batteries are
empty, blinking
red and need to
be replaced.
1/2 battery
capacity remains.
Note:
• The camera's battery level indicator may not accurately reflect the state of a rechargeable battery even
the chargeable batteries have been fully recharged due to the inherent problem with rechargeable
batteries.
•To extend battery life, the camera will automatically power off after 60 seconds of inactivity. To change
this setting please refer to p.30.
• For better performance, please use NiMH rechargeable batteries.
• Remove the batteries from the camera if they will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent
corrosion or battery leaks.
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GETTING STARTED
SETTING THE LANGUAGE, DATE AND TIME
When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language, Date and Time menus will appear.
Setting the Language
1. Turn the camera on.
• The Language Setup screen will appear on the LCD.
2. Press the joystick to highlight the language you would like to use.
3. Press the OK button to select by pressing the joystick in.
4. The next screen will read “Are You Sure?” press the joystick to select No
or Yes .
5. Press the OK button to confirm the selection by pressing the joystick in.
• If you select No, you will return to the Language select screen.
• If you select Yes, all menu screens will be displayed in the new language.
Each language will set the default setting for date format and TV option. To change these settings, please refer
to the Customizing the Camera Settings section on page 30.
Language(s)Date Format SettingTV Option
English / EspañolMM/DD/YYYYNTSC
Français / DeutschDD/MM/YYYYPAL
Setting the Date
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ADJUST DATE
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ADJUST DATE
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ADJUST DATE
LANGUAGE OPTION
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
RETURNSET
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01 ⁄ 01 ⁄ 2003
RETURNSET
OK
01 ⁄ 01 ⁄ 2003
RETURNSET
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OK
RETURNSET
1. Press the joystick to change the number in the blinking position until you reach the desired setting.
2. Press the joystick to highlight the month, day or year.
• The selection will blink when it is highlighted.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the date is set.
4. Press the OK button to set the date by pressing the joystick in.
Note:
• If the battery is removed or dead for more than 4 minutes, the date will return to its default setting.
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GETTING STARTED
ADJUST TIME
OK
01:01 AM
RETURNSET
ADJUST TIME
OK
01:01 AM
RETURNSET
01:02 AM
RETURNSET
ADJUST TIME
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Setting the Time
The time is displayed in hour, minute format.
1. Press the joystick to change the selection in the blinking position until you reach the desired setting.
2. Press the joystick to highlight the hour (HH), minutes (MM) or AM/PM.
• The selection will blink when it is highlighted.
3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 until the time is set.
4. Press the OK button to set the time by pressing the joystick in.
Note:
The time can be displayed in a 12-hour or 24-hour format. Please go to page.31 to change this setting.
If the battery is removed or dead for more than 4 minutes, the time will return to its default setting.
TURNING THE LCD/ICONS ON AND OFF
The camera has a 1.5” LCD which can frame subjects for image and video clip capture, review stored images
and video clips and to display the current camera settings.
1. Use the ( ) button to toggle the LCD mode. The LCD mode changes each time the button is pressed as
follows:
Icons off
LCD off
LCD on with icons
Note: In order to save battery power, you may turn off the LCD display in ( ) Review Mode, only the
LCD icons can be turned on or off.
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GETTING STARTED
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INTERNAL MEMORY/INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD
Internal Memory
The camera is equipped with 16MB of internal memory, which can be used right away.
StatusMemory in Use
Memory card is not insertedInternal Memory
Memory card is insertedMemory Card
NOTE!: When the memory card is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be
transferred automatically onto the memory card. Please insert a memory card with 16MB or greater of
available memory.
Inserting the Memory Card
In addition to having a 16MB internal memory, the camera can use Secure Digital (SD) memory cards to store
images and video clips.
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1. Open the Battery/Memory Card door.
• Slide the door in the direction of the arrow marked on it, and lift it open. (fig.1.1)
2. Insert the memory card as indicated by the diagram. (fig.1.2)
• Please insert the card in straight, not on an angle.
3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the opposite direction of the arrow marked on it, and
close it securely. (fig.1.3)
Note: The camera can support SD cards up to 512 MB.
If the memory card or internal memory is corrupted, the memory needs to be formatted. (p.32)
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SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODE
The camera has 3 operational modes Camera Mode, Review Mode and Video Clip Mode.
1. To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode switch horizontally
to the corresponding position.
Camera Mode
Use the camera mode setting to take pictures or to customize your camera
settings for picture taking.
Review Mode
Use the review mode setting to browse through
images and video clips or to delete images
from the internal memory or memory card.
Video Clip Mode
Use video clip mode to capture video clips.
GETTING STARTED
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TAKING PICTURES
SINGLE SHOT
Taking a Picture with the Viewfinder at Distant Mode
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Taking a picture with the viewfinder:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode and make sure the Macro Mode Switch is set to the ( ) Distant
Mode.
• The LCD can be switched off to conserve battery power by pressing the ( ) button.
3. Frame the subject in the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus until the green AF LED lights up. (For
information on Focus Lock, please go to page 12) (fig.1.1)
• The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus range, and you will hear a
rapid click sound from the camera.
5. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)
• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
• The camera will make a click sound.
• When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the viewfinder will blink to indicate that
the image is being stored. (For more information on the Flash Ready LED status, please go to page 12)
FLASH READY LED
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fig.1.4
Flash Ready LED StatusDescription
Steady (fig.1.3)The camera is capturing a picture or video clip.
Hold the camera steady to prevent blurry pictures.
Blinking (fig.1.4)The flash is recharging. You may move the
camera in this mode.
Note: Do not power the camera off or switch modes while the camera is capturing or storing a picture or
video clip to prevent corrupting the picture or video clip being stored.
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TAKING A PICTURE WITH THE LCD AT DISTANT MODE
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IMAGE SIZE
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Taking a picture with the LCD:
1. Set the camera to ( ) camera mode and make sure the Macro Switch is set to
the ( ) Distant Mode.
2. Frame the subject in the LCD.
3. Press the shutter button half-way to activate the auto-focus lock until the green
AF LED lights up. (For more information on Focus Lock, please go to page 12)
(fig.1.1)
• The camera will focus the lens at different distances to find the correct focus
range, and you will hear a rapid click sound from the camera.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image. (fig.1.2)
• The camera will beep when the image is captured if sound is activated.
• The camera will make a click sound.
• When the image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the
viewfinder will blink to indicate that the image is being stored.
•Apreview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for 1 second and the
picture counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.
AUTO-FOCUS LOCK
This feature can be used to freeze the focus when the subject is not located in the
center of the picture at ( ) Distant Mode.
To use the focus lock:
1. Position the subject in the center of the red frame located in the LCD. (fig.1.3)
2. Press the shutter button halfway until the green Auto Focus LED lights up.
(fig.1.4)
TAKING PICTURES
CAPTURE MODE
SINGLE SHOT
CONTINUOUS SHOT
SELF-TIMER
RETURNSET
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Auto Focus LED StatusDescription
Blinking (fig.1.5)The camera cannot find the best focus for the
scene.
Steady (fig.1.6)The subject is in focus.
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3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.7)
• Keep the shutter pressed half-way while recomposing the picture.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the picture. (fig.1.8)
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1. There are several subjects at different distances within the focus lock area.
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2. There is no color contrast. Recompose the picture with a subject that contains
more color.
3. There is insufficient lighting. Increase the lighting in the surrounding area.
SETTING THE FLASH
How to set the flash:
1. Press the joystick toward ( ) repeatedly until the desired indicator appears on the LCD.
Flash ModeDescription
Auto FlashThe camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark, the flash will
Red-Eye Use this mode to significantly reduce the occurrence of “red- eye” in flash photography.
Reduction
Fill-in FlashFlash will fire in any lighting condition.
Flash offThe flash will not fire in this mode. Please use this mode if you want to capture the
Night ModeA slow shutter speed is used in this mode to capture the lights in night scenes.
fire.
The camera will automatically detect when the flash is needed and the flash will fire
after a short delay.
mood of the ambient lighting or to use the available light in places where flash
photography is prohibited, such as museums.
•To prevent blurry pictures in low light situations, hold the camera steady when
pressing the Shutter button or mount the camera on a tripod.
•To prevent blurry pictures in low light situations, hold
the camera steady when pressing the Shutter button
or mount the camera on a tripod.
Note: The flash needs to recharge after it is fired. If the Shutter button is pressed while the flash is
charging, the Flash Ready LED will blink. Please wait a few moments and press the Shutter button again to
take a picture.
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TAKING A PICTURE WITH DIGITAL ZOOM
The camera can use up to 6x digital zoom to give your pictures up to 6x magnification.
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How to use digital zoom:
1. Press the joystick to use digital zoom.
• The digital zoom bar displayed on the LCD screen will indicate the scale of magnification by changing its
color.
• 1x - 3x zoom - The white digital zoom bar will indicate digital zoom up to 3x.
• 4x zoom - The blue digital zoom bar will appear and 4x wil be displayed on the LCD. The blue frame will
display the area that will be captured. Use the blue frame to compose your picture.
• 6x zoom - The red digital zoom bar will appear and 6x will be displayed on the LCD. The red frame will
display the area that will be captured. Use the red frame to compose your picture.
Photography Hints -
Hold your camera steady while using Digital Zoom to prevent blurriness in the
photograph due to camera movement. It is recommended to either place your camera on a steady surface or
use a tripod. Also, please note that the image quality may degrade slightly with digital zoom.
Note: The digital zoom can only be monitored with the LCD and not through the optical viewfinder.
4X
6x Zoom
6X
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TAKING PICTURES
USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE
Q
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
RETURNSET
CAMERA
CAPTURE MODE
Q
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
RETURNSELECT
CAMERA
+
EV COMPENSATION
–
SETUP
RETURNSELECT
OFF
PARTY INDOOR
BEACH SNOW
SUNSET
NIGHT LANDSCAPE
RETURNSET
FIREWORKS
NIGHT PORTRAIT
QUALITY SETUP
OK
SCENE SELECTION
OK
SCENE SELECTION
CAPTURE MODE
SINGLE SHOT
CONTINUOUS SHOT
SELF-TIMER
RETURNSET
RESOLUTION
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1600 x 1200
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640 x 480
RETURNSET
OK
OK
OK
RETURNSET
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EV COMPENSATION
–
00 EV
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SET
OK
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WHITE BALANCE
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SUNNY
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
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RETURNSET
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TAKING PICTURES
USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE
Follow the steps below to set the advanced shooting options in the camera through the Main Menu.
Using the ( ) Main Menu:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the mode switch to ( ).
3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
4. Press the joystick until the desired option is highlighted.
5. Press the joystick to enter the submenu.
6. Press the joystick in the submenu to toggle between the options.
7. Press the OK button to make a selection.
• All selections will be marked by a red check mark.
8. To return to the previous menu, press the joystick .
9. To exit the menu at any time, press the MENU button.
CAPTURE MODE OPTIONS
The capture mode menu has 3 features to choose from for taking pictures.
Capture Mode OptionDescription
( ) Single ShotThe camera will take 1 picture at a time.
( ) Continuous ShootingThe camera will take 7 pictures (at 1600 x 1200 pixels) in a row
( ) Self-TimerThe camera will take a picture 10 seconds after the shutter
when the shutter button is fully pressed. The flash is disabled.
button is released.
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SINGLE SHOT
CONTINUOUS SHOT
SELF-TIMER
RETURNSET
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SELF-TIMER
How to use Self-Timer:
1. In ( ) Camera Mode, press MENU to display the main menu.
2. Press the joystick to enter capture mode.
3. Press the joystick to highlight ( ) Self-Timer.
4. Press the OK button to set the ( ) Self-Timer.
5. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
6. Use the LCD to compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button to activate the Self-Timer.
The Self -timer LED will blink slowly for 7 seconds, faster for the remaining 3 seconds and then the image
will be captured.
Note:
• The Self-Timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken.
•To deactivate the Self-Timer before taking a picture, follow the steps above and highlight another option
in the Capture Mode menu.
Photography Hints -
Since the Self-Timer LED indicator on the front of the camera flashes, you have time to join in the photograph
and know when the camera is done taking a picture when the Self-Timer LED light stops blinking.
MACRO MODE - CLOSE-UP SHOOTING
This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances.
Setting Macro Mode:
1. The Macro Mode Switch is located in the front of the camera. Slide the Macro Mode Switch to ( ) to set
the Macro mode.
• The Macro icon ( ) will be displayed on the LCD.
Taking a picture in Macro Mode:
1. Frame the subject in the LCD.
• The best shooting distance is at 20 cm. (0.7 ft)
2. Press the Shutter button fully to take the picture.
• Auto-focus is not available in Macro Mode. You can monitor the focus range through the LCD.
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SINGLE SHOT
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CAPTURE MODE
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2272 x 1704
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1280 x 960
640 x 480
RETURNSET
RESOLUTION
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CONTINUOUS SHOOTING
This feature enables the camera to capture a continuous series of pictures while the shutter button is pressed
down.
Using Continuous shooting:
1. In the ( ) Main Menu, press the joystick to enter the Capture Mode submenu.
2. Press the joystick until Continuous Shot is highlighted, then press the OK button to enter the mode.
3. Frame the subject in the LCD screen and press the shutter button half-way to activate the focus until the
green AF LED lights up.
4. Press the shutter button fully to capture the pictures.
• The camera will capture images at approximately 3 images per second for a maximum of 7 images in the
1600x1200 resolution setting.
Note:
• In continuous shooting mode the flash is disabled as the recharging time will slow it down.
• The camera will only capture the pictures in the 1600 x 1200 resolution setting in this mode.
IMAGE RESOLUTION
Image Resolution determines the size of a captured image. Higher resolution images contain more details and
have larger file sizes.
Images Stored on 16MB memory (approx.):
How to change the resolution:
1. When Resolution is highlighted in the ( ) Main Menu, press the joystick to enter the ( )
2. Press the joystick or until the desired setting is highlighted.
3. Press the OK button to select the mode
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
Resolution
Quality
4MP3MP2MP1.3MPVGA
(2272 x 1704) (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1280 x 960) (640 x 480)
Fine20233450138
Normal516389127308
Economy7588128177430
Resolution submenu.
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FINE
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IMAGE QUALITY
The Image Quality setting determines the amount of compression used to reduce the size of the stored image
file in order to economize the space in memory card.
QualityJPEG Compression Description
Ratio
Fine5:1Fine image quality can be used for making prints.
Normal11:1Normal image quality can be used for general purpose pictures.
Economy17:1Economy image quality can be used for pictures that will be
sent via e-mail.
How to change the quality:
1. When ( ) Quality is highlighted, press the joystick to enter the ( ) Quality Setup submenu.
2. Press the joystick or until the desired setting is highlighted.
3. Press the OK button to select the Quality mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
WHITE BALANCE
By default the camera uses Auto White Balance to best reproduce colors under different lighting conditions. For
mixed lighting conditions you can use the Auto White Balance.
White Balance ModeDescription
AutoThe camera will automatically choose the white balance setting. Use this
SunnyUse outdoors with sufficient sunlight.
FluorescentUse indoors with fluorescent or ambient light conditions.
TungstenUse indoors with tungsten light conditions.
setting in variable conditions.
How to change the White Balance:
1. When White Balance is highlighted, press the joystick to enter its submenu.
2. Press the joystick or until the desired setting is highlighted.
3. Press the OK button to select the White Balance mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
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EV COMPENSATION
SETUP
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SET
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
The camera uses Auto Exposure to give you well exposed pictures under most conditions. If the main subject
turned out too light or too dark, you can use the Exposure Compensation feature to improve the result.
Exposure CompensationDescription
Mode
+
–
How to use Exposure Compensation:
1. Press the joystick in the Main Menu until ( ) Exposure Compensation is highlighted.
2. Press the joystick to display the Exposure Compensation bar on the LCD.
3. Press the joystick to change the Exposure Compensation between - 1.8 to +1.8.
4. Press the OK button to select the desired value
• The camera will return to picture taking mode automatically after selecting.
Increasing the Exposure in pictures that are too dark, will make the
picture lighter.
Decreasing the Exposure in pictures that are too light will make the
picture darker.
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CAPTURE MODE
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
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OFF
PART Y INDOOR
BEACH SNOW
SUNSET
NIGHT LANDSCAPE
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SCENE SELECTION
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SCENE SELECTION
The default options in the camera can be used in most settings. The scene modes are helpful to quickly
optimize the various settings to best capture specific scenes.
Preset SceneDescription
OffNo Scene Selection (default).
Party/IndoorUse this mode in to capture the details of candlelit scenes or other indoor
Beach/SnowUse this mode to capture the details in high glare scenes such as snow or
Night LandscapeA slow shutter speed is used to capture the lights in night scenes.
SunsetThis mode captures the deep hues and color variations in sunsets and
FireworksUse this mode to capture the burst of light from fireworks with a slower shutter
Night PortraitUse this mode to capture a subject illuminated with the lights in a night scene
background light conditions.
shining water.
Photography Tip: With the slow shutter speed there is a possibility of getting
blurry images due to camera movement.
To reduce blurring, you may do the following:
1. Set your camera to Night Landscape mode.
2. Place your camera on a tripod or sturdy surface area.
3. Set the camera to Self-Timer mode.
4. Press the shutter button.
sunrises.
speed.
with a slow shutter speed.
- Due to the slow shutter speed, place the camera on a tripod for better
picture quality.
How to set the scene selection:
1. When Scenes Select is highlighted, press the joystick to enter its submenu.
2. In the Scene menu, press joystick to choose between the options.
3. Press the OK button to select the Scene mode.
4. Press the MENU button to return to picture taking mode.
Note: The Scene Selection Mode will override the flash setting set by the flash button for one picture only.
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TAKING VIDEO CLIPS
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AKING VIDEO CLIPS
TTAKING VIDEO CLIPS
The camera can capture video clips.
Note: Video clips with audio feature is optional and it is available in some models only.
To record a video clip:
1. Slide the Mode Switch to ( ) Video Clip Mode.
2. Position the subject in the LCD.
3. Press the Shutter Button fully to capture a continuous video clip.
4. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
Note: There is a time limit for each video clip. The time will vary depending on the amount of available
memory space. The alloted amount of recording time will appear on the top right hand corner of the screen.
The video clip capture will stop automatically when it reaches its time limit.
Video Clip Information
Resoluton: QVGA (320 x 240)
Frame rate: 30fps
File Format: AVI (Motion Picture)
Note: The Flash Ready LED will turn red when the camera is storing the video clip. Do not open the
battery door or turn the camera off while recording, or the video clip may not be stored.
Note:
• Higher capacity memory cards can take longer video clips.
• The Flash, Menu and LCD on/off buttons are deactivated in this mode.
• The focus and the digital zoom cannot change during recording.
REVIEWING
REVIEWING
YOUR FILES
YOUR FILES
Using Review Mode
In ( ) review mode, you can review your stored pictures and video clips through
the LCD.
Using REVIEW mode:
1. Slide the Mode Switch towards ( ) .
2. Press the joystick or to scroll through each file.
• If a file is video clip, can be found in the upper right hand corner of the LCD.
File IndicationFile Type
No iconStill Picture (JPG)
Video Clip (AVI)
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REVIEWING VIDEO CLIPS
How to review a video clip:
1. In ( ) Review Mode, press the joystick and to scroll through the
stored pictures and video clips.
• Only the first image of the video clip is shown.
2. When a video clip icon ( ) is displayed on the LCD, press the OK button to
play.
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ENLARGING STORED PICTURES
In ( ) Review Mode, you can enlarge a section of your stored picture to take a closer look at the subject on
the LCD. This feature is for viewing purposes only and it will not enhance the stored picture.
X2
X4
X6
How to enlarge:
1. In ( ) Review Mode, press the joystick or to scroll through the stored pictures and video clips.
2. While viewing a stored still image, press the OK button to use the "Enlargement" feature. Press the OK
button again to get different magnifications in the following order.
2x Enlargement
4x Enlargement
6x Enlargement
Normal Mode
3. In 2x, 4x and 6x mode you may press the joystick , , , to navigate in the picture.
ResolutionMaximum Enlargement
2272 x 17046x
2048 x 15366x
1600 x 12004x
1280 x 9604x
640 x 4802x
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USING THE DELETE MENU
REVIEWING YOUR FILES
DELETE FILE
DELETE ONE
DELETE ALL
REVIEW
DELETE FILE
THUMBNAIL
SETUP
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Using the Delete Menu in Review mode:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the Mode Switch to ( ).
3. Press the MENU button to display the main menu.
4. Press the joystick to enter the Delete submenu.
5. To exit the menu, press the joystick .
6. Press the MENU button to return to the ( ) Main Menu.
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MENU DELETE
Are You Sure?
No
Yes
OK
SELECT
DELETE ALL
YES
NO
OK
RETURNSET
Are You Sure?
No
Yes
SELECT
OK
OK
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DELETE FILE
THUMBNAIL
SETUP
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REVIEW
DELETING YOUR FILES
Delete One
Once a file is deleted, it cannot be recovered.
!
1. When Delete File is highlighted, press the joystick to enter the Delete File
submenu.
2. In the Delete File menu, press the joystick when Delete One is highlighted.
3. The next screen will display the stored pictures and video clips as thumbnails.
Press the joystick , , , to highlight the file you want to delete.
4. Press the OK button to select.
5. The next screen will read "Are You Sure?" press the joystick or to
highlight No or Ye s.
6. Press the OK button to select.
• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete
One thumbnail view.
• If Yes is selected, the selected file will be deleted.
• Press the Menu button to exit Delete Mode.
Delete All
Once all files are deleted, they cannot be recovered.
!
DELETE FILE
DELETE ONE
DELETE ALL
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MENU DELETE
Are You Sure?
SELECT
OK
OK
No
Yes
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DELETE FILE
DELETE ONE
DELETE ALL
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How to delete all files:
1. Press the joystick when Delete File is highlighted to enter the Delete File
submenu.
2. In the Delete File menu, press the joystick when Delete All is highlighted.
3. The next screen will read "DELETE ALL?" press the joystick or to
highlight No or Ye s.
4. Press the OK button to select.
• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete
File Menu.
• If Ye s is selected, the next screen will read, "Are you sure?"
5. Press the joystick to select No or Yes. Press OK to select.
• If No is selected, no change will be made, and you will return to the Delete File Menu.
• If Yes is selected, ALL FILES will be deleted.
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DELETE ALL
YES
NO
OK
RETURNSET
Are You Sure?
OK
No
Yes
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REVIEW
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USING THUMBNAIL MODE
How to view your files:
1. When the thumbnail menu is highlighted in the ( ) Review Mode, press the joystick button to have
nine thumbnail images or video clips appear at once on the LCD display.
2. Press the joystick to highlight a picture or video clip.
• When the joystick is pressed up in the top row of thumbnails, the previous 9 files will be displayed
• When the joystick is pressed down in the bottom row of thumbnails, the next 9 files will be displayed.
3. Press the OK button to view the enlarged picture or video clip.
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CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS
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SET AUTO OFF TIME
TV OPTION
LANGUAGE OPTION
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LCD BRIGHTNESS
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FORMAT
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ADJUST TIME
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SOUND
SET AUTO OFF TIME
OFF
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TV OPTION
NTSC
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PAL
P
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LANGUAGE OPTION
English
Français
Español
Deutsch
RETURNSET
DEFAULT
YES
NO
RETURNSET
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OK
OK
OK
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OK
FORMAT
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