Concord Camera JD C3.1z3 User Manual
User’s Guide
User’s Guide
www.concord-camera.com
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CONGRATULATIONS
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.
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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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CAMERA OVERVIEW
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Top/Front
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11. Flash Ready LED
12. Auto-Focus LED
13. Viewfinder
14. LCD
15. LCD On/Off Button
16. Tripod Socket
17. Battery/Memory
Card Door
18. Mode Switch
19. Thumbnail/Wide/
Tele Zoom Button
20. MENU Button
21. Move up /
Flash ( ) Button
22. OK Button
23. Wrist Strap Holder
24. Move to right /
Macro ( ) Button
25. Speaker
26. Move down /
Self-Timer ( )
Button
27. Memory Card Slot
28. Battery
Compartment
29. Move to left /
Continuous
Shot Button( )
30. Reset Button
31. Delete Button
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Bottom/Back
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1. Power Button
2. Shutter Button
3. Flash
4. Lens/Lens Door
5. Viewfinder
6. Flash Sensor
CAMERA OVERVIEW
7. Red-eye
Reduction LED/
Self-Timer LED/
AF Assist Light
8. Port Cover
9. Mini-USB port
10. TV-Out port
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LCD ICONS
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A. Resolution
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C. Flash / Scene
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D. White Balance
E. Battery Level
F. Image Quality
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G. Frame Counter
H. Macro
I. Zoom Bar
J. Self-Timer
K. Memory Card
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: Video Clips
: Sport
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Camera Features
• 3.1 Megapixels, 2048 x 1536 Resolution
• 1.5” Color LCD
• 3x Optical Zoom
• 4x Digital Zoom
• AVI Video at 20fps at 320x240 or 160x120
Resolution
• 7 Preset Scenes, 2 Picture Effects
• Macro Mode
• Continuous Shooting Mode
• Self-timer
• Multi-Area Auto-Focus or Center Spot
Auto-Focus
• 6 MB Internal Memory, SD Card Slot
• Compatible with Windows® 98/98SE/
2000/ME/XP and Mac OS 9.0 or higher
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
CAMERA OVERVIEW ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Top/Front ........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Bottom/Back ................................................................................................................................................... 2
LCD Icons ....................................................................................................................................................... 2
Camera Features ............................................................................................................................................ 2
GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................................. 5
Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................................................................................ 5
Loading the Batteries ..................................................................................................................................... 5
Turning the Camera On and Off ..................................................................................................................... 5
Removing the Protective Plastic Film ............................................................................................................. 5
Setting the Language, Date and Time ............................................................................................................ 6
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Checking the Battery Level ............................................................................................................................ 7
Turning the LCD On and Off .......................................................................................................................... 7
Internal Memory / Inserting the Memory Card ............................................................................................... 8
Setting the camera’s operational mode .......................................................................................................... 9
TAKING A PICTURE .............................................................................................................................................. 9
Taking Pictures with the Viewfinder ................................................................................................................ 9
Taking Pictures with the LCD ...................................................................................................................... 10
Using the Auto Focus Lock ...........................................................................................................................11
Setting the Flash .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Using the Optical Zoom ................................................................................................................................ 13
Using the Digital Zoom ................................................................................................................................. 13
Taking Pictures in Macro Mode .................................................................................................................... 14
Taking Pictures in Continuous Mode ........................................................................................................... 14
Taking Pictures in Self-Timer Mode .............................................................................................................. 15
Using the Main Menu in Camera Mode ....................................................................................................... 16
• Setting Capture Mode ........................................................................................................................... 17
• Taking Pictures in Sport Mode .............................................................................................................. 17
• Setting Image Quality ........................................................................................................................... 18
• Setting Image Resolution ...................................................................................................................... 18
• Selecting Scene Modes ........................................................................................................................ 20
• Setting White Balance .......................................................................................................................... 21
• Selecting Photo Effect ......................................................................................................................... 21
• Setting EV Compensation ..................................................................................................................... 22
• Setting ISO Sensitivity .......................................................................................................................... 23
• Setting Metering Method ....................................................................................................................... 24
• Setting AF Mode .................................................................................................................................. 24
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS ........................................................................................................................................ 25
Taking Video Clips ....................................................................................................................................... 25
Taking Video Clips in Self-timer Mode ......................................................................................................... 26
Using the Main Menu in Video Clip Mode .................................................................................................... 26
Setting Video Resolution .............................................................................................................................. 27
REVIEWING YOUR FILES .................................................................................................................................. 28
Using Review Mode ............................................................................................................
Reviewing Pictures/Video Clips .................................................................................................................... 28
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Enlarging Stored Picture .............................................................................................................................. 29
Using Thumbnail View .................................................................................................................................. 30
Using the Delete Button ............................................................................................................................... 30
Using the Main Menu in Review Mode ........................................................................................................ 32
• Deleting Files ........................................................................................................................................ 33
• Using Slide Show .................................................................................................................................. 34
• Transferring Files from Internal Memory to SD Card ............................................................................ 36
• Rotating Files ....................................................................................................................................... 36
CUSTOMIZING THE CAMERA SETTINGS ......................................................................................................... 37
Setup Menu and Features ............................................................................................................................ 39
Setting the Auto Off Time ............................................................................................................................. 39
Setting the Language ................................................................................................................................... 40
Setting the Date and Time ............................................................................................................................ 40
Setting the LCD Brightness .......................................................................................................................... 40
Formatting Memory Card ............................................................................................................................. 41
Turning Beep On or Off ................................................................................................................................ 42
Setting Quick View Interval .......................................................................................................................... 42
Setting AF Assist Light .................................................................................................................................. 43
RESTORE THE CAMERA TO FACTORY DEFAULT SETTINGS ....................................................................... 44
SOFTWARE INSTALLATION GUIDE .................................................................................................................. 45
Computer System Requirements ................................................................................................................. 45
Installation Requirements ............................................................................................................................. 45
Using the Installer Splash Screen ................................................................................................................ 46
Flow Diagram for Software Installation ........................................................................................................ 47
Identifying your Operating System ............................................................................................................... 48
Installing the Driver and DirectX 9 - Windows 98/98SE ............................................................................... 49
Installing DirectX 9 - Windows 2000 ............................................................................................................ 51
Installing ArcSoft PhotoImpression - all Windows users .............................................................................. 52
Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5 - all Windows users (optional) ..............................................................54
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO THE COMPUTER ........................................................................................ 56
Downloading Pictures and Video Clips onto your Computer .......................................................................56
Using ArcSoft PhotoImpression .................................................................................................................... 57
Unplugging your Camera from the Computer .............................................................................................. 58
TV MODE ............................................................................................................................................................. 59
Connecting the Camera to the Television .................................................................................................... 59
Using the TV as a Live Viewfinder ............................................................................................................... 59
Reviewing Pictures and Video Clips on your TV .......................................................................................... 59
ERROR MESSAGES ........................................................................................................................................... 60
TROUBLESHOOTING ......................................................................................................................................... 61
GETTING HELP ................................................................................................................................................... 65
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ...............................................................................................................................68
SAFETY TIPS AND MAINTENANCE .................................................................................................................. 71
REGULATORY INFORMATION ........................................................................................................................... 74
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GETTING STARTED
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ATTACHING THE WRIST STRAP
Be sure to use the wrist strap to avoid dropping the camera accidentally. When carrying the camera by the strap,
don’t let it dangle to avoid shocks/damage to the exterior and/or interior of the camera.
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LOADING THE BATTERIES
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fig.1.1 fig.1.2 fig.1.3
The camera uses 2x AA alkaline, lithium or rechargeable batteries. Rechargeable Batteries (NiMH) are highly
recommended.
1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow, and lift it open. (fig.1.1)
2. Insert the batteries according to the polarity indication shown on the edge of the battery compartment.(fig.1.2)
3. Shut the Battery/Memory Card door by sliding it in the direction of the arrow, and close it securely. (fig.1.3)
TURNING THE CAMERA ON AND OFF
The Power Button is located at the top of the camera.
1. Press and hold the Power Button ( ) for more than 1 second to turn the
camera on.
• The JENOPTIK logo will appear on the LCD for about 2 seconds.
• If the camera is in Camera Mode ( ) or Video Clip Mode ( ), the
• The LCD will turn on automatically and display live view.
2. To turn the camera off, press the Power ( ) Button.
Note: To extend battery life,
• The LCD will turn off after 1 minute of inactivity. After the LCD is automatically turned off, the Flash
• The camera will automatically power off after 2 minutes of inactivity by default.. Press and hold the
lens cover will open, and the lens will extend out automatically to the
wide-angle position. Do not block the lens during extension.
Ready LED blinks. Press any buttons to reactivate the LCD.
Power ( ) Button for more than 1 second to turn the camera back on.
REMOVING THE PROTECTIVE PLASTIC FILM
To prevent the LCD from possible scratches or damages during transportation, the LCD is covered with a clear
plastic film. Remember to remove the protective film for a clearer view of the subject when taking pictures.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE, DATE AND TIME
When the camera is powered on for the first time, the Language, Date and Time menus will appear.
DATE/TIME SETUP
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MM - DD - YYYY
12 - HOUR
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1. Press or to highlight the desired language. (fig. 1.1)
2. Press the OK button to select. The next screen will show the DATE/TIME SETUP page. (fig. 1.2)
3. Press to highlight the Date field, the Time field, the Date Format field or the Time Format field. The
selected segment will blink.
4. Press or to change the number in the blinking position, press to go to the next field.
5. Press the OK button to exit DATE/TIME setting. The next screen will display live view.
Note:
1. For each language, there is a default setting on Date format and TV broadcast standard. To change the TV
broadcast standard, refer to page 59..
Language(s) Date Format Setting TV Broadcast Standards
English / Español / MM/DD/YYYY NTSC
Francis / Deutsch DD/MM/YYYY PAL
/Italiano/ Nederlands/Português
YYYY/MM/DD PAL
2. If the batteries are removed or flat for about 4 minutes, the time setting will resume to factory settings. When
the camera is powered on again, the DATE/TIME setup screen will appear on the LCD. To reset date/time,
follow steps 2-5 above; to skip the date/time setting, press the OK button. You can set the date/time at a later
time. For instructions, refer to p.40.
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CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER LEVEL
The battery power level indicator represents the level of power of the batteries. The meaning of each icon is as
follows:
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Batteries are fully
charged.
Battery power is low.
Replace or recharge
(rechargeable
batteries only) as soon
as possible.
Battery power is
not full, but it is still
sufficient for camera
operations.
Batteries are flat.
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Battery power is
running low. Prepare
a fresh set of
batteries.
Note:
• The camera’s battery level indicator may not accurately reflect the actual power condition of the
rechargeable batteries, even if they have been fully recharged. This is an inherent problem with
rechargeable batteries, which is not related to the performance of the camera. For better performance,
Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are recommended.
• Be sure to remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent
corrosion or battery leakage.
TURNING THE LCD/ICONS ON OR OFF
The camera is featured with a 1.5”LCD that is highly convenient for framing subjects during image/video capture,
reviewing stored images/video clips, and for on-screen display of the camera’s current settings.
Icons off
Press the ( ) button repeatedly to toggle between the different LCD modes.
Note:
• To save battery power, it is recommended to turn off the LCD display.
• After one minute of inactivity, the LCD will automatically power off. When the LCD is auto-powered off,
the flash LED blinks. Press any button to resume the LCD.
• In ( ) Review Mode, only the LCD icons can be turned on or off.
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INTERNAL MEMORY/INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD
Internal Memory
The camera is equipped with 6 MB of internal memory that can be used for storage as soon as you start taking
pictures or recording video clips.
Status Memory in Use
Memory card is not inserted. Internal Memory
Memory card is inserted. Memory Card
NOTE!: The files stored in the internal memory will remain there until the Transferring Files option is
selected. Refer to the Transferring Files section on page 35.
Inserting the Memory Card
fig.1.1 fig.1.2 fig.1.3
In addition to the 6 MB internal memory, the camera can use a Secure Digital (SD) memory card to store
images and/or video clips.
1. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow and lift it open. (fig. 1.1)
2. Insert the memory card in the direction as shown in fig.1.2, then gently, but firmly push the SD card into the
slot as far as possible. NEVER forcefully push the card into the camera to avoid damaging both the card
and/or the camera. When the card is fully engaged, a click can be heard.
3. Close the Battery/Memory Card door properly and securely. (fig. 1.3)
After inserting the SD card, power on the camera, and the SD card will be checked for its compatibility with the
camera. If it is compatible, the camera will immediately accept it for storage. Otherwise, the camera will prompt
you to format the card before usage. To format the SD card, refer to p. 41.
Removing the Memory Card
1. Gently push the edge of the memory card with your fingertip to eject it.
2. Carefully pull out the card.
If the SD card is locked when the camera is powered on, the Shutter Button will be disabled. In this case, power
off the camera first, take out the SD card, gently slide the switch to unlock it, then reload the SD card into the
camera.
Note:
• Do not touch the metal contact plate of the SD card.
• The camera can support SD cards with storage capability of up to 512 MB.
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SETTING THE CAMERA’S OPERATIONAL MODES
The camera has 3 operational modes: Camera Mode, Review Mode and Video Clip Mode.
To change the camera operational mode, slide the mode switch horizontally to the corresponding position.
Camera Mode
For taking pictures or
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customizing your camera
settings for picture taking.
Review Mode
For browsing images and
video clips, deleting images
and video clips, playing
a slide show, transferring
Video Mode
For recording video clips or
customizing camera settings
for video-clip recording.
images and/or video clips
from the internal memory
to the SD card, or rotating
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TAKING PICTURES
LIVE VIEW THROUGH THE VIEWFINDER
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1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set it to ( ) Camera Mode.
(To save battery power, press the ( ) button to turn off the LCD display).
3. Aim the camera at the subject, then look through the Viewfinder to frame the desired object(s) to be included
in the photo. (fig.1.1)
Note: For better results, stand at least 2 ft (0.6m) away from the subject.
4. Press and hold the Shutter button halfway down to activate the Auto-Focus function until the green AF LED
stops blinking and the AF frame on the LCD changes to green. (fig.1.2)
(The camera will automatically determine the best focus, and a rapid click can be heard.)
5. Hold the camera steady with both hands, then firmly press the Shutter button down fully to capture the
image. (fig.1.3)
• When the image is captured, a beep can be heard.
• After an image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the Viewfinder will blink to indicate
that the image is being stored.
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Flash Ready LED
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The camera is
recording a video clip.
Note: When the camera is capturing or storing a picture or video clip, do not power the camera off; otherwise,
the picture or video clip may become corrupted.
LIVE VIEW THROUGH THE LCD
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Blinking
The flash is recharging, or
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fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2 fig. 1.3
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set it to ( ) Camera Mode.
(If the LCD display is turned off, press the ( ) button repeatedly until the LCD display is on).
3. Aim the camera at the subject, then look at the LCD to frame the desired object(s) to be included in the
photo. (fig.1.1)
Note: For better results, stand at least 2 ft (0.6m) away from the subject in Normal Mode.
4. Press the Shutter button halfway down to activate the Auto-Focus function until the green AF LED stops
blinking and the AF frame on the LCD changes to green. (fig.1.2)
(The camera will automatically determine the best focus, and a rapid click can be heard.)
Note:
• For more information on Focus Lock, refer to p. 11.
• To change AF mode, refer to p. 24.
5. Hold the camera steady with both hands, then press and hold the Shutter button down fully to capture the
image. (fig.1.3)
• When the image is captured, a beep can be heard.
• After an image has been captured, the Flash Ready LED next to the Viewfinder will blink to indicate that
the image is being stored.
• A preview of the image will be displayed on the LCD for a second. To change the preview time, refer to p. 42.
• The picture counter number displayed in the LCD will be updated.
6. If you are not satisfied with the captured image, simply press ( ) button to delete it before it is saved. For
more information, refer to p. 30.
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USING AUTO-FOCUS LOCK
When the subject is not located at the center of the picture, use this feature to lock the focus on the subject
before using the usual procedures to take a picture.
Auto-Focus LED
When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, the Auto-Focus feature will be activated and the Auto Focus
(green) LED will display the status of the Auto-Focus lock.
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Auto-Focus Frame
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The subject is in
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The camera is adjusting
the focus.
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AF Frame Color Description
White Not in focus.
Green The subject(s) is in focus.
Auto-Focus Frame
Using the focus lock:
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1. Aim the camera so that the AF frame at the center of the LCD screen is positioned on the “off-centered”
subject . (fig.1.1)
2. Hold the camera steady with both hands, then press and hold the Shutter button halfway down until the AF
frame changes to green and the green AF LED stops blinking. (fig.1.2)
3. Recompose your picture. (fig.1.3)
(Be sure to press and hold the Shutter button down halfway while recomposing the picture.)
4. To capture the picture, press the Shutter button down fully. (fig.1.4)
Note: The AF LED will continue to blink in the following conditions:
1. There are several subjects at different distances within the focus lock area. Recompose the picture by
moving the camera slightly.
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.
4. Please refer to P.11 to change Auto Focus mode and refer to P.24 to change AF assist light setting.
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SETTING THE FLASH
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To set the flash:
Press / repeatedly until the desired indicator appears on the LCD.
Flash Mode Description
Auto Flash (Default) The camera judges if a flash is required. If the environment is too dark,
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Auto + Red-Eye Use this mode to reduce the occurrence of “red-eyes” when taking pictures
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with a flash. The camera will automatically detect when the flash is needed
and the flash will fire after a short delay.
Flash ON Flash will fire in any lighting condition. The “red-eye” reduction function also
included in this mode.
Flash OFF In this mode, the flash will not fire, regardless of the lighting condition. Use
this mode to capture the mood of ambient lighting. This mode is also useful
for places that prohibit flash photography, such as museums, aquarium,
archeological exhibitions, etc.
• To prevent blurry pictures in dim-lighting environment, 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 when the flash is
charging, the Flash Ready LED will blink. Wait for a short while, then press the Shutter button again to
take a picture.
• Some of the scene selection will deactivate the flash setting. For more information, refer to p. 20.
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USING THE OPTICAL ZOOM
The camera provides up to 3x optical zoom to take pictures.
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1. Press T (Tele) to zoom in to your subject.
The optical zoom status is displayed in white in the zoom bar on the LCD( ).
2. Press W (Wide) to zoom out.
USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM
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The camera also provides 4x Digital Zoom. Combined with the 3x Optical Zoom, it can provide up to 12x
magnification of your pictures.
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How to use digital zoom:
1. Turn the LCD on.
2. Press T until the white optical zoom bar reached the mid-marker (
3. Continue to press T to activate the digital zoom. The digital zoom status is shown in blue in the zoom bar on
• Allow for a short delay before the digital zoom can be activated.
the LCD (
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4. Press W to zoom out.
Activating/Deactivating Digital Zoom
CAMERA MODE
SETUP
RETURN SELECT
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SETUP
FORMAT
DATE/TIME SETUP
DIGITAL ZOOM
BEEP
QUICK VIEW
RETURN SELECT
DIGITAL ZOOM
YES
NO
OK
RETURN SET
1. In Camera Mode, press MENU to display the Main Menu.
2. Press repeatedly until SETUP is highlighted, then press to enter its submenu.
3. Press repeatedly until Digital Zoom is highlighted, then press to enter its submenu.
4. Press or to highlight Yes or No.
• By default, it is set to On.
5. Press OK to select.
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Important:
1. Hold your camera steady when using Digital Zoom to prevent blurred photos, caused by jittery movement. It
is recommended to either place your camera on a steady surface or mount it on a tripod.
2. The image quality may degrade slightly with Digital Zoom.
3. Digital Zoom can only be monitored with the LCD and not through the optical viewfinder.
TAKING PICTURES IN MACRO MODE (CLOSE-UP SHOTS)
This mode enables the camera to capture pictures in close distances.
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1. Press the button. The Macro icon ( ) will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Frame the subject in the LCD.
• The best shooting range is between 15 cm to 60 cm. (5.9 in. – 23.6 in.)
3. Press and hold the Shutter button halfway to activate the Auto-Focus function until the green AF LED stops
blinking and the AF frame changes to green.
4. Press the shutter button fully to take the picture.
Note:
1. When Macro Mode is selected, the camera will turn on the LCD if it is automatically turned off.
2. Zoom buttons do not work in Macro Mode.
TAKING CONTINUOUS SHOTS
This feature enables the camera to continuously capture 7 consecutive pictures with VGA (640x480) resolution
when the Shutter button is pressed and held.
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1. Press the button. The Continuous Shot icon ( ) will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Frame the subject in the LCD screen, press and hold the Shutter button halfway to activate the Auto-Focus
function until the green AF LED stops blinking and the AF frame changes to green.
3. Press and hold the Shutter button down fully to capture the pictures.
• The camera will automatically and continuously capture 7 consecutive images at approximately 3
images per second in 640 x 480 resolution.
4. To exit the Continuous Shot function, press the button until disappears from the LCD.
Note:
• In Continuous Shooting Mode the flash is disabled, as the recharging time will slow it down.
• The camera will only capture pictures in 640 x 480 resolution in Continuous Shooting Mode.
• The LCD will be blank when the images are taken in the Continuous Shooting Mode.
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TAKING PICTURES WITH SELF-TIMER
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1. In ( ) Camera Mode, press button, the Self-Timer icon ( ) will appear on the LCD.
2. Place the camera on a flat surface or tripod.
3. Use the LCD to compose the picture, 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, then the image will
be captured.
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Note:
• The Self-Timer is automatically deactivated once the image is taken.
• To deactivate the Self-Timer before taking a picture, press button until the Self-Timer icon ( )
disappears from the LCD.
Photography Hints -
Since the Self-Timer LED indicator at the front of the camera flashes, the photographer will have time to join in
the photograph and know when the camera has completed taking a picture when the Self-Timer LED light stops
blinking.
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USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE
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NORMAL
ECONOMY
RETURN SET
CAMERA MODE
CAPTURE MODE
Q
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
RETURN SELECT
CAMERA MODE
PICTURE EFFECT
+
EV COMPENSATION
–
ISO
METERING
AF
AUTO FOCUS
RETURN SELECT
CAMERA MODE
SETUP
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QUALITY SETUP
OK
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
SUNNY
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
OK
RETURN SET
PICTURE EFFECT
OFF
B&W
SEPIA
OK
RETURN SET
TAKING A PICTURE
CAPTURE MODE
+
RETURN SET
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M
2
M
1
V
RETURN SET
OFF
PARTY / INDOOR
SNOW
BEACH
SUNSET
RETURN SET
NIGHT LANDSCAPE
FIREWORKS
NIGHT PORTRAIT
RETURN SET
OK
IMAGE SIZE
2048 x 1536
1600 x 1200
1024 x 768
640 x 480
OK
SCENE SELECTION
OK
SCENE SELECTION
OK
+
EV COMPENSATION
–
ENU
RETURN SELECT
ISO
AUTO
100
200
400
OK
RETURN SET
AF
AUTO-FOCUS
SPOT
MULTI-AREA
OK
RETURN SET
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–+
SET
OK
METERING
SPOT
MATRIX
OK
RETURN SET
TAKING A PICTURE
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AWB
AWB
A
AWB
USING THE MAIN MENU IN CAMERA MODE
Follow the steps below to set the advanced shooting options in the camera through the Main Menu.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Set the camera to ( ) Camera Mode.
3. Press the MENU button to display the Main Menu.
4. Press or repeatedly until the desired option is highlighted.
5. Press to enter the submenu.
6. Press or repeatedly 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 .
9. To exit the menu at any time, press the MENU button.
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SETTING CAPTURE MODE
The capture mode menu has 4 features to choose for taking pictures.
Capture Mode Option Description
( ) Single The camera will take 1 picture at a time.
( ) Continuous Shooting The camera will continuously take 7 consecutive pictures (at 640 x 480
resolution) when the Shutter button is fully pressed.
The flash is disabled in this mode.
( ) Sport The camera will take 1 picture at a time in Sport Mode.
( + ) Continuous Shooting The camera will continuously take 7 consecutive pictures in Sport Mode
with Sport
Note: Flash will be deactivated in Continuous Shooting Mode.
TAKING PICTURES IN SPORT MODE
This mode is used for taking pictures of sports and other high-speed activities. The camera will automatically
choose a higher shutter speed and wider aperture to capture fast-moving action to avoid blurriness.
Setting Sport Mode:
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QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
RETURN SELECT
CAPTURE MODE
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OK
RETURN SET
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1. In the main menu, press to enter the Capture Mode submenu.
2. Press or to highlight Sport ( ) or Sport + Continuous Shooting ( + ).
3. Press OK to enter the mode.
Taking a picture in Sport Mode:
1. Frame the subject in the LCD.
2. Press and hold the Shutter button halfway to activate the focus until the green AF LED stops blinking and
the AF frame changes to green.
3. Press the Shutter button down fully to take the picture.
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Note: Hold your camera steady to prevent blurriness. It is recommended to either place your camera on a
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flat, steady surface or mount it on a tripod.
SETTING 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 space in the memory.
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CAPTURE MODE
Q
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
RETURN SELECT
Q
QUALITY SETUP
FINE
NORMAL
ECONOMY
RETURN SET
Quality JPEG Compression Ratio Description
Fine 4.5:1 Fine image quality can be used for making prints.
Normal 11:1 Normal image quality can be used for general purpose pictures.
(Default)
Economy 17:1 Economy image quality can be used for pictures that will be sent
via e-mail.
To change the image quality:
1. When ( ) QUALITY SETUP is highlighted, press to enter the ( ) Quality Setup submenu.
2. Press or repeatedly 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.
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Q
Note: The default Quality is set at NORMAL.
SETTING 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 6MB memory (approx.):
Resolution 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA
Quality (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480)
Fine (4.5:1) 4 6 14 36
Normal (11:1) 8 13 32 79
Economy (17:1) 15 23 55 130
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CAMERA MODE
CAPTURE MODE
Q
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
RETURN SELECT
IMAGE SIZE
M
3
2048 x 1536
M
2
1600 x 1200
M
1
1024 x 768
V
640 x 480
RETURN SET
TAKING A PICTURE
OK
OK
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TAKING A PICTURE
Images Stored on 16MB memory (approx.):
Resolution 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA
Quality (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480)
Fine 9 14 33 82
Normal 19 31 74 181
Economy 34 53 125 297
Images Stored on 32MB memory (approx.):
Resolution 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA
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Quality (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480)
Fine 20 29 68 171
Normal 41 65 154 376
Economy 71 111 261 616
Images Stored on 64MB memory (approx.):
Resolution 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA
Quality (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480)
Fine 42 60 140 351
Normal 84 135 316 771
Economy 146 229 536 1270
Images Stored on 128MB memory (approx.):
Resolution 3MP 2MP 1.3MP VGA
Quality (2048 x 1536) (1600 x 1200) (1024 x 768) (640 x 480)
Fine 83 119 279 698
Normal 167 268 628 1532
Economy 290 455 1064 2512
How to change the resolution:
1. When Resolution is highlighted in the Main Menu, press to enter the ( ) Resolution submenu.
2. Press or repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted.
3. Press the OK button to select the mode
4. Press the MENU button to return to the picture-taking mode.
Note: The default image resolution is 3MP.
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A
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TAKING A PICTURE
SELECTING SCENE MODES
The preset scene modes are helpful to quickly optimize the various settings to get the best capture of specific
scenes.
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CAMERA MODE
CAPTURE MODE
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QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
RETURN SELECT
Preset Scene Description
Off (default) No Scene Selection.
Party/Indoor Use this mode to capture the details of candlelit scenes or other indoor
background lighting conditions.
Snow Use this mode to capture snow scenes, and prevent the image from losing color.
Beach Use this mode to capture the details in shining water scenes.
Sunset This mode captures the deep hues and color variations in sunsets and sunrises.
Night Landscape A slow shutter speed is used to capture the lights in night scenes.
Photography Tip: With the slower shutter speed, there is a possibility of causing
blurry images, due to camera movement.
To reduce the degree of blurriness, you may:
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.
Fireworks Use this mode to capture the burst of light from fireworks with a slower shutter
speed.
Night Portrait Use this mode to capture a subject illuminated with the lights in a night scene with
a slow shutter speed.
• Due to the slow shutter speed, mount the camera onto a tripod for better picture
quality.
SCENE SELECTION
OFF
PARTY / INDOOR
SNOW
BEACH
SUNSET
OK
RETURN SET
ENU
To set the scene selection:
1. When Scenes Select is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.
2. In the Scene menu, press or 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: Change of the flash setting will deactivate the scene setting selected in Scene Selection
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A
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SETTING WHITE BALANCE
By default the camera uses Auto White Balance to reproduce colors under different lighting conditions. For
mixed lighting conditions, it is recommended to use the Auto White Balance option.
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CAMERA MODE
CAPTURE MODE
Q
QUALITY SETUP
IMAGE SIZE
SCENE SELECTION
WHITE BALANCE
RETURN SELECT
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
AWB
SUNNY
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
RETURN SET
OK
White Balance Mode Description
A
Auto The camera will automatically choose the white balance setting. Use this
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setting in variable conditions.
Sunny For outdoors with sufficient sunlight.
Fluorescent For indoors with fluorescent or ambient lighting conditions.
Tungsten For indoors with tungsten lighting conditions.
To change the White Balance:
1. When White Balance is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.
2. Press or repeatedly 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.
SELECTING THE PICTURE EFFECT
You can shoot with different picture effects.
Picture Effect Description
OFF (Default) Taking pictures without effect.
B&W Taking pictures in black and white.
SEPIA Taking pictures in sepia tones like old pictures.
CAMERA MODE
PICTURE EFFECT
+
EV COMPENSATION
–
ISO
METERING
AF
AUTO FOCUS
RETURN SELECT
OFF
B&W
SEPIA
RETURN SET
To set photo effect:
1. When Picture Effect is highlighted, press to enter its submenu.
2. Press or repeatedly until the desired setting is highlighted.
3. Press the OK button to select the picture effect.
4. Press the MENU button to return to the picture-taking mode.
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PICTURE EFFECT
OK
TAKING A PICTURE
A
AWB
A
AWB
A
AWB
A
AWB
A
AWB
A
AWB
SETTING EXPOSURE COMPENSATION
The camera uses Auto Exposure to give well-exposed pictures under most lighting conditions. If the captured
picture of the main subject turns out to be too light or too dark, use the Exposure Compensation feature to
improve the exposure aspect.
AWB
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3
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CAMERA MODE
PICTURE EFFECT
+
EV COMPENSATION
–
ISO
METERING
AF
AUTO FOCUS
RETURN SELECT
+
EV COMPENSATION
–
00 EV
–
SET
OK
+
Exposure Compensation
Mode
picture lighter.
picture darker.
Increasing the Exposure in pictures that are too dark, will make the
+
Decreasing the Exposure in pictures that are too light, will make the
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To change the Exposure Compensation level:
1. Press or repeatedly in the Main Menu until ( ) Exposure Compensation is highlighted.
2. Press display the Exposure Compensation bar on the LCD.
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Description
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3. Press or to change the Exposure Compensation between – 2.0 to +2.0.
4. Press the OK button to select the desired value.
• The camera will return to the picture-taking mode automatically after selection.
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