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Important Safety Information

* Be sure to read all the safety information on this page and inside the

manual before you begin to use this product.

To reduce riskof injury, chargeonly rechargeablebatteries recoramendedby the
manufacturer for this camcorder. Other types of batteries may burst causing damage and

personal injury.
FCC Regulations state that unauthorizedchanges or modifications to this equipment may

void the user's authority to operate it.

Radio Interference

This equipment has been type tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B Digital Device in
accordancewith specifications in Part 15 of FCCRules. These rules are designed toprovide reasonable

protection against radio and television interference in a residential installation. The equipment generates,
uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not instaled and used in accordance with the instruc-

tions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that
interference will notoccur in a particular installation.

If this equipment does cause interference toradio or television reception (which you can determine by
turning theequipment off and on), try to correct the interference by one ormore of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the recoiving antenna (that is, the antterma for radio or television that is

"receiving" the interference).

• Change the positoin of the receiver with resp-ect to the radio or television equipment that is

receiving interference.

• Move the receiver away from equipment receiving interference.

• Plug the receiver into a different wall outlet so the receiver and equipent receiving interference

are on different branch circuits.

If these measures do not eliminate interference, please consult yourdealer or an experienced radio/
television technician for additional suggestions. Also, the Federal Oommunications Commission has

prepared a helpful booklet, "How to Identify and Resolve Radio/TV Interference Problems." This booklet is
available from the U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402. Please specify the stock

number 004-000-00345-4 when orderingcopies.

Product Registration

Please fill out the product registration cardand returnit immediately. Retuming this card allows u_to centant"
you if needed.

Keep your sales receipt for proofof purchaseto obtainwarrantypartsand service-and attaeh'ffllef_. R_c-ofd-
the serial number and model numbers located on the bottom of the cameorder.

Model No: DCS4100

Serial No:

Purchase Date:

Purchased From:

We want to make sure you enjoy your new digital still camera. If you have any

questions, call:

Digital Camera Exchange Warranty. 877-833-3491

Customer Service .................................. 877-833-3491

Accessories ............................................ 800-338-0376

Product Registration .................... i

Important Safety Information ..... i

Assistance ..................................... 1

Unpack the Camera .................... 3

Camera Details ........................ 4

Attach the Strap .................... 5

Power Supply ............. ........... 5

Inserting Batteries ............. 5

Using AC Adapter ............. 6

Auto Power Off ................ 7

Install the Storage Card ........ 7

Recording Pictures ...................... 8

Record (REC) Mode ................ 8

Turn on the Camera ................. 8

Frame Your Picture .................. 9

Changing settings .................. 14

REC mode ............................. 14

Setting capture mode .......... 14

Setting the pre-flash mode .. 14

Setting white balance .......... 15

Adjusting exposure controls. 15

Adjusting focus ................... 16

Setting image sharpness ..... 16

Adjusting color ................... 16

Date and time display ......... 17

Play mode ........................... 17

Erase all images .................. 17

Erase single images ............ 18

Protecting images ............... 18

Formatting storage card ...... 19

Displaying the date ............. 20

Setting date options ............ 20

Capturing Images ..................... 9

Viewing Stored Images .......... 10

LCD Picture Viewing .......... 10

Images on a Computer ........ 11

On-screen menus ........................ 13

Recording mode ..................... 13

Playback mode ....................... 13

Formatting storage card ...... 20

Setting date and time .......... 20

Camera Features ........................ 21

Flash Photography ................. 22

Using Auto Flash ................ 22

Flash ON Mode .................. 22

Flash OFF Mode ................. 22

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Camera Features (Cont.)

Erase Image(s) .................... 32

Using the Self-Timer Mode... 23
LCD Brightness Control Dial 23

Control Buttons ..................... 24

Macro Mode

(ENTER/MACRO button) 24

QUALITY/INDEX button ..24

ZOOM button ..................... 25

DISPLAY button ................. 26

MENU button ..................... 26

LCD button ......................... 26

Monitor status ..................... 27

Tripod Mount ...................... 27

LCD Icons ............................. 28

Camera/Software Details .......... 27

Introductionto the camera's

TWAIN Driver ..................... 29

Selecting the TWAIN driver. 29

Rotate Image(s) .................. 32

Selecting Images ................. 32

Camera Status ..................... 33

Camera Setting ................... 33

Help for the user(s) ................ 33

Exit from TWAIN .................. 33

Displaying images on a TV ... 33

Camera User Interface ........... 34

Camera Top View (TBD) .... 34

Camera Front View ............. 34

Camera Back View ............. 34

Bottom of the Camera ........ 34

Sides of the Camera ............ 34

Basic Button Functionality .... 34

Specifications .............................. 35

Taking care of your camera ...... 36

Connect the camera to the

computer .............................. 30

TWAIN Driver Functions ...... 31

Connect the Camera to a

Computer .......................... 31

Scroll One Row Up ............. 31

Scroll One Screen Up ......... 31

Scroll One Row Down ........ 31

Scroll One Screen Down .... 31

Select All of the Images ...... 31

Select None of the Images .. 32

Take a Picture ..................... 32

Get Image(s) ....................... 32

Upload Image(s) ................. 32

Download Image(s) ............ 32

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Warranty .................................... 36

Troubleshooting ......................... 37

Order Form for Digital Camera

Model CDS4100 ........................ 43

This section describes the steps necessary to set up your digital camera to record and

save pictures. For detailed feature options and operation instructions, refer to the
specific portion of this manual.

Assistance

The toil-free numbers are provided to help with any problem you may encounter:

Digital Camera Exchange Warranty .......................... 800-283-6503

Customer Service ...................................................... 800-336-1900

Accessories ................................................................ 800-338-0376

Unpack the Camera and Accessories•

• Save the packing materials and box in case you ever need to ship or store

your digital camera.

• The items shown below are packed with your camera. If any are missing or
appear damaged, contact your dealer immediately:

CDS4100

Digital Camera

Image Editing Software
(Macintosh and PC)

4 AA Batteries

8 Mb_C_rnpac_ C Video

Storage Card

CDS4100 Macintosh ADB Serial

AC Power Supply Cable

Carrying Case

Hand Strap

Camera Details

A Shutter release button
B LCD ON/OFF button

C O (Self Timer)/+ (plus) button
D ZOOM button

E _ (Flash)/- (minus) button
F DISPLAY button

G MENU button
H QUALITY/INDEX button

I ENTER/MACRO button
J Power button
K Built-in flash

L Self-timer LED
M Auto flash detector

N View finder window
O Lens

P Handstrap eyelet

H

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Q Digital output port
R Video output port
S AC power socket

T View finder eyepiece
U Ready LED
V Play/Recording mode switch
W LCD panel
X LCD brightness control dial

Y Tripod socket
Z Battery compartment cover
AA CompactFlash card ejector switch

BB CompactFlash card slot

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X

Y

L

BB

Attach the Strap

Dropping a camera can _ause serious damage both
internally and externally. So, to secure your investment,
attach the hand strap first thing, and use it every time.

1. Insert the small loop at the end of the strap under the

strap eyelet.

2. Insert the other end of the strap through the loop to tie
the strap onto the strap eyelet.

Power Supply

This digital camera features two ways to supply power
to it; either use four batteries (size AA) or the included

AC adapter.

Inserting the Hand Strap

Inserting Batteries

The supplied AC adapter

1. On the bottom of the camera, slide the battery
chamber cover out in the direction of the large
arrow (as shown in the diagram to the right) to

open it. A click can be heard when the
compartment is released.

2. Insert four (4) AA batteries. Make sure to match
the positive and negative ends of the batteries to the
markings inside the battery compartment.

3. Close the battery chamber cover by pushing down flrrrdy and

sliding it back until the latch closes with a click.

The battery compartment

Important Notes!

• Never use manganese batteries.

• Your camera will not work if the batteries are inserted incorrectly.

• Remove batteries from camera if it will not be used for more than two

weeks.

• Never mix old batteries with new ones.

• Never mix batteries of different types.

• Never destroy batteries or dispose of in fire.This can cause an explosion

or leak causticmaterials into the environment_

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Using AC Adapter

To power the camera from an electrical
outlet, use the supplied AC adapter. To

attach the adapter to your digital camera:

1. Open the camera's connector cover by
inserting a thumbnail under the latch and

pulling it out.

AC Adapter jack

.

Plug in the Adapter Jack.

The supplied AC adapter will allow the
digital camera to operate without batteries

Important Notes!

• Be sure to use the supplied AC adapter only. Using any other AC

adapter may cause damage to the camera, voiding the warranty.

• When unplugging the AC Adapter from the wall socket, be sure to grasp
the plug (not the cord).

• Avoid undue bending, pulling, or twisting of the AC adapter cord.

• If the power cord should become damaged (exposed wires, disconnection,

etc.), please contact the store to purchase a new AC adapter. Use of a
damaged power cord may cause fire or electrical shock.

• Be sure to power off your camera before connecting or disconnecting
the adapter.

• The AC adapter may become warm to the touch after extended periods

of use.This is normal and is not cause for alarm.

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Auto Power Off
To prolong battery life, if no buttons or switches are pressed for a certain amount of

time, the camera turns off automatically. Press the POWER button on top of the
camera to turn it on again.

Power source inactivity period: Battery- 2 min.; AC adapter- 30 min.

Install the Camera's Storage Card

Your digital camera stores the pictures that it takes on

removable storage media called compact flash cards. Your

camera can use removable flash cards in 2, 4, 8, 16, or 48
megabyte (Mb) sizes. Contact your nearest RCA brand reseller

for more information about obtaining additional flash memory.
To install the CompactFlash memory card:

Inserting a Compact Flash

1. Make sure the camera power is OFF.

removable media storage
card.

2. Line up the arrow on the CompactFlash with the arrow
on the camera body. Push the card f'mnly until it stops.

3. To remove the CompactFlash Card, push the ejector
switch on the battery compartment cover.

4. If the camera is powered on without the card, "NO
CARD" appears on the camera's LCD monitor.

5. If the card is not prepared for use with the camera, a
prompt to format it will display on the LCD. See the
next section, "Setting Preferences," for formatting

instructions.

Remove the CompactFlash card
by depressing the switch on the

camera's battery door

Notes:

• Always keep the power off while installing or removing the compact flash
card to avoid damagingthe memory card.

• Captured images are saved in JPEG format (under various compressions
schemes as set by the user), in compliance with Internet standards. Images are

stored on a CompactFlash card inserted in the camera (up to a 48 Mb card is
supported).The camera does not haveany built-in memory for storage.

• With most removable media, the following number of images can be stored:

*Image Quality 2Mb 4Mb 8Mb 16Mb 32Mb 48Mb

FINE 5 10 20 41 83 124
NORMAL 10 20 40 81 162 243
ECONOMY 20 40 81 163 327 490

*These are minimum numbers. Numbers are different depending on the subjects captured.

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Recording Pictures

Since there needs to be pictures taken before the camera
will display stored t'des, let's walk through the steps to

capture images.
The switch on the back of the camera determines if

PLAY or REC mode is used. Play is how you view
stored pictures and REC is how they are taken (for more
information about the specific aspects of PLAY and
REC modes, see the next section, "Setting Preferences").

Put the Camera in Record (REC) Mode

Slide the mode switch on the back of the camera to

REC.

Turn on the Camera

Now that the batteries and CompactFlash card have
been installed it's time to power up the camera and
take some pictures. Turn on the power by pressing the
POWER button on top of the camera.

The mode switch on the back of the
camera serves two functions; PLAY

and REC. Taking pictures requires
the camera be in REC mode.

Note:

the LCD monitor is a

The LCD monitor on the back of the camera should turn
on the first time you press the POWER button in REC

mode. From the factory, LCD ON is the default. This
monitor can be turned off to conserve the life of the
camera's batteries.

This green light blinks when the

camera is warming up.

Once the green light by the viewfinder (on the back)
stops blinking, the camera is ready to capture images.

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major drain on the
life of batteries. For

optimal battery

performance, turn off
the monitor by
pressing the LCD

button on top of the
camera and frame

your pictures using

the optical viewfinder.

Frame Your Picture

There are two ways to frame a picture; with the optical
viewfinder or with the camera's LCD monitor.

The actual picture captured will be slightly larger than
what you see in the optical viewfinder.

TIP: For close-up pictures, use the LCD monitor to
frame your shots.

Theouter viewfinder box is for 2x

Zoomphotography. For more

information about ZOOM, see the

"Camera Features" section.

Capturing Images

Center your picture in the viewfinder and press the

shutter release button on top of the camera to capture the
image.

The shutter release button is

the largest on the camera.

Just after the picture is taken, the LCD monitor goes
blank for a moment before displaying the captured image
(the picture will display momentarily even if the LCD
monitor is turned off). Usually the picture number is
decreased by one when a picture is taken, but this may

not be the case depending on settings used. A higher
resolution picture or one using maximum color depth

will use more storage space than a s_ndard picture (for
more information about camera settings, see the next

section, "Setting Preferences").

The inner viewfinder box will be
used by the camera's auto focus

mechanism to aim.

• Do not block the lens or flash with your fingers.

• Never open the battery chamber cover, disconnect the
AC adapter from the camera, or unplug it from the
wall socket while an image is being stored. Doing so

may cause the image to be lost.

Viewing Stored Images

The images stored on the CompactFlash card can be
viewed on the camera's LCD monitor, viewed on a TV

screen, or downloaded to your computer. For more

information about viewing images on the computer or
the TV, see the section, Working with Images, in this

manual.

LCD Picture Viewing

1. Slide the MODE switch on the back of the camera

to the PLAY position. After a moment, an image

will appear on the LCD screen.

2. Press the O/+ (self timer/plus) button on top of the
camera to see the next stored image, or the _/-
(flash/minus) button to see the previous one.

• Pressing and holding the O/+ or the _/- button for
more than two seconds will automatically forward

orreverse through displayed images every two
seconds. Press either button again to stop

automatic play.

• Until the CompactFlash card is replaced, the

camera memorizes the last image played back at
the last power off and displays this same image

when the power is turned back on.

• Only images recognized by the camera can be
displayed.

The picture number is displayed on the LCD panel.
This is the number currentty assigned to the picture

being viewed. This number may change after erasing
images.
The number of images that can be stored on the

CompactFlash card varies depending on the camera's

settings. For more information about specific settings,
see, Setting Preferences, in the next section.

The _/ + or the _lJ- buttons

allow stored images to be scrolled

through or viewed one at a time.

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Loading Images on a Computer

Images stored in your camera can be uploaded to your
computer by using the supplied RS-232C digital
connector and graphic-editing software. Load the CD

ROM's software and the TWAIN driver from the 3.5"

floppy disk(s) following all directions. Once the
software is installed properly, the computer can send

and receive information to the digital camera.

To upload images to your computer:

1. Turn the power of the camera and
the computer off.

2. Plug one end of the serial cable
into the COM port of the computer
(Macintosh users need to use the

supplied serial cable and plug into
an ADB port.

3. Lift the connector cover of the
camera.

4. Plug the other end of the serial cable into the
camera's DIGITAL port.

5. Turn on the camera and computer, then launch
the graphic-editing software. Once the proper
TWAIN driver has been selected, images can be
transferred to and from the camera and computer.

• For more information about selecting the proper
TWAIN driver, see Working with Images in this

manual.

• Computer baud rate can be set to 9600, 19200,
38400, 57600, or 115200.

The camera turns off after no communication with
the computer for approximately thirty minutes with

the AC adapter and two minutes with batteries (see
Auto Power-Off). To turn the camera on again, press

the POWER button.

WINDOWS is a registered trademark of the Microsoft Corporation.
MACINTOSH is a registered trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

For more information

about installing and
working with the

supplied software, see

the "Working with

Software" in the
References section of

this manual or the
on-screen help files

that come with the

software.

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On=screen menus

To get the most benefit from your digital
camera, you must know and be able to

navigate through the on-screen menus. In
the main menu of either the Record (REC)

or Playback (PLAY) mode of the camera,

you can set preferences for different
aspects of the camera's performance.

That's right, there are two different main
menus, one for PLAY mode and another

for REC, whichever you are using the
camera for.

PLAY mode allows you to browse
through pictures taken, and REC mode

gives you options to change how you
capture those pictures.

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Your camera has two Main Menus, one for

PLAY mode and the otherfor REC.

Recording mode

When the switch is set to REC,
you can control:

• Capture mode

• Pre-flash

• White balance

• Exposure

• Focus

• Sharpness

• Color

• Date display

Playback mode

When the switch is set to PLAY,
you can control:

• Erasing images

• Protecting images

• Formatting disk media

• Date display

• Date and time set

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Changing settings

The menus are manipulated the same in
PLAY or REC modes by using the

buttons on top of the camera.

• To enter or exit the menu system,
press the MENU button.

• To scroll through menu choices, use
the up (+/O) or down (-/t) button to
highlight choices.

• To select a highlighted menu item,
use the ENTER/MACRObutton.

Before you can use the Playbackmenus,
you have to record some pictures first.

So, for now, let's concentrate on the

Main Menu in REC mode.

REC mode

Setting capture mode
When you push the MENU button in

REC mode, your first option is
CAPTURE.

Your digital camera can capture one
picture at a time, or it can capture up to

nine consecutive images in a short
duration (SEQ.9).

Make sure the highlight arrow is by
CAPTURE in the Main Menu. If not,

use the up (+/O) or down (-/$) button to
select it. Once your menu choice is

displayed, press the ENTER/MACR0

button.
The arrow icon now highlights the right

hand column of CAPTURE. Using the
up (+/O) or down (-/_) button, chose

between SINGLE picture capture or

SEQ.9 modes.

MAIN MENU

I_CAPTURE: SINGLE

PRE FLASH: OFF
WHITE BAL.: AUTO
EXPOSURE: 0.0
FOCUS: AUTO
SHARPNESS: NORMAL
COLOR: NORMAL
DATE DISP.: OFF

The record mode Main Menu allows changes to

photographic settings. This is the first screen you

will see when you press the MENU button in REC

mode.

MAINMENU

CAI_'URE; bSINGLE

PRE _H: ON
WHI'I_ aAL.: AUTO

EXPOSURE: o.0
FOCUS: AU10

SHARPNESS: NORMAL
COLOR: NORMAL

DATE DISR: OFF

When the right selection is highlighted,
press the ENTER/MACR0button.

You are now ready to access other
settings in your camera, or, to exit the

menus altogether, press the MENU
button.

Setting the pre-flash mode
Pre flash is an option used to reduce the

occurrence of red-eye in pictures. When
pre-flash is activated, there are a series
of two flashes; an initial flash to offset

red eye, and a second flash used for the
picture.

Note: In order for Pre Flash to work, the camera must be
set to AUTO flash or FLASH ON mode.

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To turn pre-flash on, display the Main
Menu screen in REC mode by pressing

the MENU button on top of the camera.
Use the up (+/O) or down (-/3) button

to select PRE FLASH. Press the ENTERJ
MACRObutton to change options.

MAINMENU

CAPTURE; SINGLE

PRE FLASH: bON

WHITE BAL: AUTO

EXPOSURE: O.O
FOCUS: AUTO
SHARPNESS: NORMAL

COLOR: NORMAL
DATE DISR: OFF

Use the up (+/O) or down (-/3) button
to toggle between ON and OFF. When
the right choice is highlighted, press the

ENTER/MACRObutton to activate.

Remember, to exit the Main Menu
at any time, just press the MENU

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button on top of the camera.

Adjusting exposure controls

Manual adjustment of exposure
controls allows the camera to

compensate for lighting conditions that

cause underor overexposed images.
Overexposed settings can be reduced by
using a negative (-) exposure value.
Underexposed images can be adjusted
with a positive (+) value.

To manually set exposure controls:

Setting white balance

Manual adjustment of white balance
aUows the camera to compensate for
various lighting conditions. Whether
you are in natural or artificial light, you
can chose a white balance to get the
best picture quality.

To set white balance to Daylight,
Huorescent Light (Office), or Automatic:

Bring up the Main Menu screen in REC

mode. Use the up (+/O) or down (-/3)
button to move the highlight arrow to

WHITE BAL. Press the ENTER/MACRO
button to change this options.

MAINMENU

CAPTURE: SINGLE
PRE FLASH: OFF
WHITIE BAL: J' DAY-LT

EXPOSURE: 0,0
FOCUS: ALr'ro
SHARpNeSS: NORMAL

COLOR: NORMAL
DATE DISF_: OFF

Ise the up (+/O) or down (-/3) button

to toggle between DAY-LT, OFFICE,
or AUTO. When the right choice is

highlighted, press the ENTER/MACRO
button to activate.

bring upthe Main Menu screen in REC
mode and use the up (+/O) or down
(-/3) button to highlight EXPOSURE.

Press the ENTER/MACRObutton to
change settings.

MAINMENU

CAPTURE: SINGLE
PRE FLASH:

WHFrE BAL: AUTO
EXPOSURE: b÷1,3
FOCUS: AUTO

SHARPNESS: NORMAL
COLOR: NORMAL
OATE DISR: OFF

Selections shown arefor

demonstration purposes only.)

Use the up (+/O) or down (-/3) button
to toggle between positive and negative

values. While 0.0 is the camera's
default, you can also choose plus or

minus (+) 0.3,0.5,0.8, 1.0, 1.3, 1.5,

1.8, and 2.0.
Once set to desired value, press the

ENTER/MACRObutton to activate.

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Adjusting focus
Manual adjustmentof focus allows you

to determine where the camera's lens
will concentrate. While you can allow
the camera to focus automatically,

specific distances can also be set.
To chose between Auto, 2.0, 0.5, or 0.1

meters (m), bring the Main Menu screen
up in REC mode and use the up (+/O)

or down (-/$) button to move the

highlight arrow to FOCUS. Press the
ENTER/MACRObutton to change options.
Use the up (+/O) or down (-/_) button

again to select between the various
settings.

Bring the Main Menu up in Record
mode by pressing the MENU button.

MNN MENU

CAPTUI¢_: SINGLE

PRE FLASH: OFF
9VHRE BAL: AUTO

EXPOSURE: 0,0
FOCUS: AUTO

SHARPNESS: I, NORMAL
COLOR: NORMAL
DATE DtSR: OFF

Use the up (+/O) or down (-/t) button to
highlight SHARPNESS. Press the ENTER/
MACRObutton to activate the choice.

Use the up (+/O) or down (-/_) button to
change between NORMAL, SHARP, or

SOFT modes. Press ENqER/MACROto
activate your selection.

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MAIN MENU

CAPTURE: SINGLE
PRE FLASH: OFF
WHINE BAL: AUTO
EXPOSURE: O.O

FCCUS: I.AUTO
SHARPNESS: NORMAL

COLOR: NORMAL
DATE DISR: OFF

When the right value is selected, press
the ENTER/MACRObutton to activate the

setting.
You can go on to change other settings

or exit the Main Menu to take pictures.

Setting image sharpness
The sharpness of an image directly

relates to how much memory the image
takes up. The sharper an image, the

more pixels (or picture elements) are
used. The more pixels used in images,

the fewer fries can be stored on a
CompactFlash memory card.

In other words, you can set the
sharpness to maximum for all pictures

taken, but it will significantly reduce the
number of images you can store.

To chose between NORMAL, SHARP,
or SOFT image sharpness:

Adjusting color

You can alter color depth settings, or the
amount of colors absorbed in images,

which affects the number of images you

can store.

The more colors your camera is set to

capture, the larger the file of the picture
will be on the CompactFlash storage card.
Better quality means fewer pictures.

In the Main Menu, use the up (+/O) or
down (-/t) button to highlight COLOR.
Press the ENTER/MACRObutton to change

settings.

MAINMENU

CAPTURE: SINGLE

PRE FLASH: OFF

WHITE BAI-; AUTO

EXPOSURE: O.0
FOCUS: AUTO

SHARPNESS: _'NORMA I.
COLOR: NORMAL

DATE DI_: OFF

Use the up (+/O) or down (-/t) button to
select from Normal (suitable for print),

Light (suitable for web viewing), Deep
(suitable for magazine work), Black and
white, or Sepia (a reddish-brown tint).

Press the EKIER/MACRObutton to activate

settings.

Adjusting date and time display
One setting you may definitely want to

adjustbefore your first photo shoot is

date and time display.

Although it is not required totake and
save pictures, date and time information

may be useful for archiving purposes

later. The information is stored as
hidden computer information.

• Note: TimeDisplayonthiscameraisbasedonthe

24-hour clock where 0 through 12 represent a.m. times,

and 13 through 24 are pan. (to get p.m. 24-hour time, just
add 12 to the corresponding clock time.

In REC mode, press the MENU button.
Use the up (+/O) or down (-/_) button

to highlight DATE DISP. Pressthe
ENTER/MACRObutton to change settings.

MAIN MENU

_"ERASE ALL: >>

ERASE SINGLE: >>
PROTECT IMAGE: >>
FORMAT CARD: >>
DATE DISP.: OFF
DATE OPTION: M/D/Y
SET DATE >>

The Main Menu displayed in Playback mode allows
changes to camera settings. This is thefirst screen you
will see when you press the MENU button in pLAY modt

MAIN MENU

CAPTURE: SINGLE
PRE FLASH: OFF

WHITE BAL.: AUTO
EXPOSURE: O,0

FOCUS: AUTO
SHARPNESS: NORMAL

COLOR: NORMAL
DAllE DISR: _.OFF

Use the up (+/0) or down (-/_) button

to change between OFF and ON. Press
ENTER/MACROactivate selection.

Note that you have not set the time yet.
We will handle that in the next section

dealing with Main Menu items in PLAY
mode.

Play mode

Playback mode (PLAY) offers a Main
Menu that allows the camera to erase

and save images, format the
CompactFlash storage card, change how
the date displays, and to set the date.

Erase all images

The f'trst option you can change in the
PLAY mode Main Menu is to erase all

images. This is a good command if you
have already downloaded all image fries
to your computer and want to free the

camera's storage disk up for a new
picture shoot.

Bring up the Main Menu in PLAY mode
by pressing the MENU button on top of

the camera.

Use the up (+/'O) or down (-/_) button
to highlight ERASE ALL. Press the

ENTER/MACR0button to activate the first

step of the Erase All command.

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MAINMENU

)' ERASE ALL: >>

ERASE SINGLE: >>
PROTECT IMAGE: >>

FORMAT CARD: >>
DATE DISR: OFF

OATE OPTION: fVVD/Y
SET DATE >>

Don't worry- you can still get out of this
step in case you do not want to erase all

images from the camera.

ERASEALLIMAGES

_s

• NO

WARNING:

THIS WILL ERASE
ALL IMAGES

* Note: The default for ERASEALL PICTURES is "NO" to

keep the camera for accidentally completing the process.

To be able to erase, the "YES" selection must be

highlighted with the arrow before activating the

command.

Use the up (+/O) or down (-/_) button
to highlight the choice you want. Press
the ENTER/MACR0button to activate your

choice.
When erasing begins, there will be a

period when the LCD screen is blank as
it finishes the command.

Press the MENU button on top of the
camera to exit the Main Menu or go on
to make further changes to Main Menu

items in PLAY mode.

Erase single images
The digital camera can also erase one

image at a time. This allows the user a
chance to see individual pictures before

deciding to remove them from storage.
Use the up (+/O) or down (-/$) button

to highlight ERASE SINGLE. Press the
ENTER/MACR0button to activate this

command.

Erasing single images allows the chance to view each

picture before making the decision to remove itfor good.

When an individual image is shown on
the LCD screen, you must decide if you
want to remove the image. Once an
image is erased, it can never be

retrieved.
To erase an image displayed, press the

ENTER/MACRObutton on top of the
camera. To move to another image
stored in the camera's memory, use the

up (+/O) or down (-/_) button to move
to the next (or previous) picture number.

To exit out of Erase Image mode, press
the MENU button.

When finished erasing images, press the
MENU button to return to the Main

Menu. Press MENU again to exit the
Main Menu and return to image

viewing, or you can go on to change
other settings.

Protecting images
To avoid accidentally erasing images,

the digital camera allows for pictures to
be locked. When a picture is protected
in this way, it cannot be erased with

ERASE ALL or ERASE SINGLE

commands.

Note: Image protection will not keep the file from being

deleted if you use the FORMAT CARD command. This
command always wipes all information off the disk.

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In the PLAY mode Main Menu, select
PROTECT IMAGE using the up (+/O)

or down (-/_) button to move the
highlight arrow. Press the ENTER/MACRO
button to change settings.

When you have an image displayed,
you can choose to protect it by pressing

the ENTER/MACRO button.

An image that has been locked has a
small key appear next to the picture

number.

Your CompactFlash storage card can
have all data on it removed in one step

with the FORMAT CARD command.
This is an important step to preparing a

new data card for use in your camera.

Note. The FORMAT CARD command WILL erase all
images, even pictures locked with the PROTECT IMAGE

command.

To format the CompactFlash data card,
bring up the Main Menu in PLAY

mode. Use the up (+/O) or down (-/_)
button to highlight the FORMAT

CARD command.
Press the ENTER/MACRObutton to

activate this command.

ERASEALLIMAGES

YES

• NO

To remove protection, press the ENTER/

MACRObutton again while in PROTECT
IMAGE mode.

To choose another image, use the up (+/
O) or down (-/_) button to move to the
next (or previous) picture number.

Repeat steps above to alter the image

protection mode for each individual
image.

Once finished protecting images, press
the MENU button to exit PROTECT

IMAGE mode and return
to the PLAY mode Main Menu.

Press the MENU button again to exit
the Main Menu and return to normal

PLAY mode image viewing.

Formatting storage card

WARNING:

T141SWILL ERASE
ALL IMAGES

You can still exit this menu by hitting
the ENTER/MACRObutton with NO

selected. To format the data card
though, use the up (+/O) or down (-/_)

button to highlight YES. Press the
ENTEP4MACRObutton to start formatting.

When a data card is finished being

formatted, the camera returns to the
main menu in PLAY mode.

Press the MENU button to exit the Main

Menu, or continue to change settings.

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Displaying the date

Date display affects on-screen viewing
only. Captured images that are captured
will not show the date and time as they
appear on screen, nor wil! images
downloaded to the computer.

To display the date and time on the
camera's LCD, bring up the Main Menu
in PLAY mode. Use the up (+/',,9)or

down
(-/$) button to highlight DATE DISP.

Press the ENTER/MACRObutton to change

settings.

MAINMENU

ERASE ALL: >>
ERASE SINGLE: >>
PROTECT IMAGE: >>
FORMAT CARD: >>

DATE DISR: • OFF
DATE OPTION: M/D/Y
SET DATE >>

Use the up (+/0) or down (-/$) button

to toggle between ON and OFF.When
the right choice is highlighted, press the

ENTER/MACRObutton to activate
selection.

MAINMENU

ERASE ALL: >>
ERASE SINGLE: >>

PRO'i'_CT IMAGE: >>
FORMAT CARD:
DATE DISR: O_'_

DATE OPTION: * MID/Y
SET DATE >>

To toggle between M/D/Y, D/M/Y, or
Y/M/D, use the up (+/_) or down (-/6)

button to toggle between choices. When
the right selection is highlighted, press

the ENTER/MACRObutton to activate.
Youcan press the MENU button to exit the

Main Menus and return to normal picture
viewing, or go on to change other settings.

Setting date and time

To change the date and/or time, bring
up the Main Menu in PLAY mode.

Use the up (+/O) or down (-1_) button
to highlight SET DATE. Press the

ENTER/MACRObutton to make changes.

SET DATE

• yr_dz.R: 2000
MONTH: 01
DATE: 01

HOUR: 14
MINUTe; 42

2O

You can press the MENU button to exit
the Main Menu, or you can go on to
make other changes to the camera's

settings.

Setting date options
Your camera can display the date on the

LCD in a number of different ways.
The camera can show month-day-year

(M/D/Y), or day-month-year (D/M/Y),

or year-month-day (Y/M/D).
To change the way the date displays,

bring up the Main Menu in PLAY
mode. Use the up (+/O) or down (-/_)
button to highlight DATE OPTION.

Press the ENTER/MACRO button to
change settings.

Note: This digital camera operates only on the 24-hour

clock where a.m. times are represented by digits O0
through 11 and p.m. times are represented by the

numbers 12 through 23 (for example- 9 a.m. is 09:00,

and I p.m. is 13:00). To get p.m. 24-hour times, simply
add 12 to the corresponding clock hour

When finished setting the time and date,
press the MENU button to return to the

Main Menu in PLAY mode. Press
MENU again to exit the menus and

return to PLAY mode.

Camera Features

Digital cameras have a variety of features to
help capture the best possible picture. From

different methods of flash photography to
taking black and white images, your digital

camera's settings can all be customized and
allow for a fun experience when capturing

images.
This section of the manual explains specific

details of camera controls. Here you will find

details about:

• Flash settings

• Self timer settings

• LCD brightness control

• Control Buttons (QUALITY/INDEX, DISPLAY,
ENTER/MACRO, MENU,.ZOOM, and LCD)

• Tripod mounting

f

/

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Flash Photography

Using Auto Flash

Your camera has three flash modes; ON, OFF, and
AUTO. If set to AUTO, the camera uses a sensor to

determine if enough light is available to take a good
picture, ff a sufficient light value is measured through

the CCD sensor, the built-in flash will not fire. If
additional light is required, the built-in flash will fire

automatically.

• To turn on the flash to AUTO, press the i (Flash)/-

(minus) button on top of the camera until the iAicon

is displayed on the LCD.

Flash ON Mode

Daylight flash photography is effective for backlit

subjects, when strong shadows are present, or on cloudy

days. In these conditions, flash photography allows more
natural-looking pictures to be taken by softening harsh

shadows. When the flash is used, an effective shutter
speed from 1/3 to 1/1000 of a second is used.

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• Press the (FLASH)/- button on top of the camera
until the _ symbol is displayed on the back panel
LCD. When activated, the flash will fire with every

picture taken.

Hash OFF Mode

This mode forcibly prevents any fLring of the flash and
extends exposure time upto

1/3 of a second, thus allowing sufficient exposure in

museums, churches, or anywhere flash photography is
prohibited.

• Press the (FLASH)/- button on top of the camera

until the FLASH OFF icon ((_)) is displayed on the

back panel LCD to turn the flash off. When turned

off, the flash will not fire no matter what the lighting
conditions are.

Using the Self-Timer Mode

This mode is used not only for close-up pictures, but also
for distant scenic shots. When taking a scenic picture or a

low-light evening scene, using a slow shutter speed and
the self timer can give a sharp, vibration-free photograph,

if the camera is mounted on a tripod.

1. Select recording mode by sliding the Mode switch on
the back of the camera to the REC position.

2. Select the self-timer mode by pressing the (O)/+ button

on top of the digital camera. The self-timer symbol (_)
will show on the back LCD panel. This mode will be
canceled by pressing the (SELF)/+ button again,
POWER button, or sliding the mode switch to Play

mode.

3. Compose the picture through optical viewfinder orLCD

panel on a steady support or fixed on a tripod attached
to the tripod socket.

4. Press the shutter release button and the self-timer will

start working. A red LED light on the front of the
camera willbe visible for approximately seven seconds,

and then blink for about three seconds to indicate that
the shutter is to be released automatically.

5. After releasing shutter, the Self-Timer mode will be
canceled.

• Ifyou want to cancel the self-timer once it started, press
the (SELF)/+ button again or press the power button.

This red light will flash three times
before flring a self-timer picture.

• The self-timer can work together with auto flash, flash

on, or flash off modes.

LCD Brightness Control Dial

The brightness of the LCD monitor can be adjusted
by rotating the bright dial (o_) on the bottom of the
digital camera. To adjust the setting, make sure that
the LCD is turned on (use the LCD button on the top
of the camera) and turn the dial using a finger.

BRIGHT

The BRIGHT control on the bottom
of the camera adjusts the LCD

display for maximum visibility.

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Control Buttons

Macro Mode (ENTER/MACRO button)

To capture subjects in the range of 0.1 m to 0.5 m, the camera
provides a macro auto focus feature. Make sure the camera is

in recording (REC) mode, then press the ENTER/MACRO
button on top of the camera. If the LCD panel is turned on,
you will see the menu bar near the bottom. Pressing the
ENTER/MACRO button toggles between standard autofocus

([IF) and close up, also called standard macro ($).

QUALITY/INDEX button

The buttons on top of the digital camera do different things
depending on whether the camera is in RECORD or PLAY

mode. For the QUALITY/INDEX button, this is no
different.

Recording mode

The image quality on your camera can be set to Fine

(identified as F on the LCD's icon display), Normal (no
icon), or Economy (E on the LCD display). To change the

quality of the images, press the QUALITY/MULTI button

on top of the camera to toggle between the selections. The
selection made remains the image quality until changed by

the user. Image quality icons appear next to the image
number on the LCD screen. The number of pictures that can
be taken may vary according to the image quality and

CompactFlash memory size.

Image Quality Resolution

Fine 1360 x 1024 pixels (low compression)

Normal 1360 x 1024 pixels (higher compression)

Economy 640 x 480 pixels (highest compression)

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Playback mode

In PLAY mode, the camera can display nine thumbnail

images at a time on the LCD monitor by pressing the
QUALITY/INDEX button. To select an image within
thumbnail view, use the (_)/+ or (_)/- buttons to move the

highlighting arrow until it is beside the image you want to

see full size. Once the image you want is selected,
display it in full size by pressing the ENTER/MACRO
button. Pressing the QUALITY/INDEX button again
will return the display to thumbnail view. In thumbnail
view, when there are more than nine images stored in

memory, you can scroll to the next set of images by

moving the highlighting arrow past the bottom fight or
top left image using the + or - buttons on top of the

camera.

ZOOM button

Recording mode

The ZOOM button makes each captured image twice as

big as normal (2x zoom mode). The camera stays in 2x
mode until the ZOOM button is pressed again. If the
LCD is on, the preview image is doubled in the display.

After the shutter releases, images captured with 2x

zooming are briefly displayed on the LCD. Even if the

LCD is turned off, images are captured in zoom mode

until the ZOOM button is pressed again returning the
camera to its normal state.

The ZOOM feature is optimized for use with the

supplied TWAIN driver. The 2x zoomed image will be

presented correctly when downloaded from the camera

to your computer. If you are using a third-party
accessory CompactFlash reader or PCMCIA adapter, the

image will be presented at 1:1.
Note: zoom mode will not function in sequential image

capture mode.

Playback mode

The outer viewfinder box is the

frame 2x ZOOM photography.

Stored images can also be visually enlarged by pressing

the ZOOM button on the top of the camera. 2x zooming

also works in image search mode. To stop zoom mode,
press the ZOOM button again.

• Note: Visually enlarging a stored image will not
affect the final stored version.

Using the ZOOM button in PLAY mode is strictly

used as a sort-of magnifying glass.

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DISPLAY button

In both record and play modes, the DISPLAY button on
top of the digital camera makes most icons/indicators
appear or disappear on the LCD monitor. The camera
retains this status until the DISPLAY button is pressed
again. For details of icons displayed on the LCD
monitor, please refer to Appendix B in the Reference

section of this manual.

• The DISPLAY button will not remove the low-
battery icon or the self-timer icon (when activated).

• Pressing the DISPLAY button toggles the display of
the icons and indicators on the LCD. Even if icons

are hidden though, a corresponding icon is displayed

for the shortperiod of time when certain actions are
initiated.

MENU button

Various camera configurations in can be set in the
Menu screens which are displayed when the MENU

button is pressed. The camera has different menu
options depending on if the camera is in recording

(REC) or playback (PLAY) mode. The Menu screen
appears on the monitor even if the LCD is turned off.
For the details of the various menu selections, see,

Setting Preferences, in this manual.

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LCD button

In recording mode, the LCD button turns on and off the
camera's monitor. Since the monitor must be on in order to

view pictures in playback mode pressing LCD does nothing
when viewing stored pictures. If the LCD is turned off in

record mode, no preview image will appear when taking
pictures. However, even if the LCD is turned off, the camera

shows icons/indicators on the monitor for the short period to
indicate a change in settings.

The camera will hold the last used LCD display status when

turned Off and use these settings when tamed back on.

Note:

the LCD monitor is a

major drain on the
lifeof batteries.For

optimal battery

performance,turn off

the monitor by
pressing the LCD

button on top of the

camera and frame
your pictures using

the viewfinder.

• For more information about switches, buttons and
camera interface, see, First Things First, in this

manual.

Monitor on-status

Pressing the DISPLAY button toggles the display of the
icons and indicators on the LCD. Even if icons are

hidden, a corresponding icon is displayed for the short
period of time when certain actions are initiated.

Monitor off-status

The DISPLAY button can make the icons and indicators
appear on the black-back screen for a short period of

time. Pressing the DISPLAY button again while icons

are displayed removes the images.

Tripod Mount

For steady, vibration-free images, it is
recommended that you attach the digital
camera to a tripod using the tripod mount on

the bottom of the camera. Be sure not to
confuse the tripod mount with the BRIGHT

control dial as this could seriously damage
your camera. Also, make sure that the length of

the tripod's mounting screw does not exceed
the depth of the digital camera mount. Inserting

the screw too far will seriously damage yotg_

camera voiding the warranty.

The tripod mount for the digital camera
should not be confused with BRIGHT control

dial, also on the bottom of the camera

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LCD Icons

I Date and Time Display I

2x Zoom

indicator

Self timer

indicator

Natural LightWhite Balance setting.

Could also be Automatic White Balance

(_), or Offlce/Flourescent Light (_,._).

Picture
number

Economy Picture quality. I
Could also be Normal

I(no icon), or Fine (F)

Standard macro setting.
Could also be

Autofocus (ItF).

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Introduction to the camera's
TWAIN Driver

Using the provided TWAIN application allows the transfer
of photos from the digital camera to a computer. Following

is a discussion of key software points to make the process of
image transfer easier.

TWAIN is defined by a standard software protocol and API
for communication between software applications and

image acquisition devices (digital cameras and scanners).
The TWAIN driver is the software that transfers photos

from the digital camera into graphic-editing software.
When downloading images with the TWAIN driver, the
images appear as a series of thumbnails in the window.

The TWAIN interface shows all the images from the
camera. Images can be saved on the computer, moved to an

image-editing program, one or more images can be selected
or deselected, and rotated. Through the TWAIN driver, you

can even control the camera; taking pictures from the
computer, setting camera status, or viewing specific camera

information.

With the TWAIN software, there's an on-line help section
that can assist if any problems are encountered. Just press
the HELP button inside of the image-editing software and

select your topic.

Selecting the TWAIN driver

From within your image-editing software, you will need to

tell the computer what driver to use to get images from your
digital camera. Select FILE->SELECT SOURCE and

choose the TWAIN driver for the camera

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Connect the camera to the computer

Now that there are images on the camera, you can connect it

to the computer and "upload" the data to the TWAIN driver
software.

Make sure that the proper serial cable is used to connect the
camera to the proper COM port (Macintosh users connect to

an ADB serial port such as that used for extema! modems or
printers).

Once the camera is correctly attached to the computer and the
supplied software is properly installed, launch the image-
editing'application first. Then, select "GET Pictures" from the
editing software.

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Once you have selected GET PICTURES, you will be offered
a variety of choices. Choose DIGITAL CAMERA.

Onceyouhaveselectedthedigital

camera as your source for images, the
TWAIN driver interface will take over.

The software will automatically connect
to your computer and begin to download
all of the images stored on the

CompactFlash card. Once the transfer
process is finished, you will be able to

move individual images or entire sets of
images to your image-editing software.

From there, you can save the pictures
however you would like and keep the
files indefinitely, using them in emails,
web pages, documents, or whatever

software will accept jpeg images.

TWAIN Driver Functions

Scroll One Row Up

Use this button to scroll one row of
photos up (four photos).

Note: If the first thumbnail is viewable,
no operation will occur.

Scroll One Screen Up
Use this button to scroll one full screen

up (twelve photos).

Note: If the first thumbnail is viewable,
nothing will happen.

Even though the TWAIN driver will

automatically download camera images,
there are several other options within

the software. The following is a list of
the buttons in the TWAIN driver and the
functions that can be done.

Connect Camera to Computer

Using this button connects the TWAIN

interface to Camera.

The TWAIN driver will auto-detect and
connect to the camera when you have

selected it. However, connection may

fail if the camera is not connected

correctly. If your computer fails to
communicate with your camera, click

this button to connect them.
Note: If the camera is connected

correctly, clicking this button will
refresh the thumbnails from the camera.

Scroll One Row Down

Use this button to scroll one row down

(four photos).

Note: If the last thumbnail was reached,
no operation will occur.

Scroll One Screen Down

Use this button to scroll one full screen

down (twelve photos).

Note: If the last thumbnail is viewable,
no operation will occur.

Select All of the Images
Use this button to select all images.

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SelectNone of the Images

Using this button to select none of the
images.

supported, the TWAIN driver will
display a warning message. When the

image has been sent, the TWAIN driver
will download the new photo from the

camera and display it on TWAIN driver
window.

Take a Picture

Use this button to take a picture with

your camera from the computer.

Note: If Self-timer is activated, the
camera will use this timing before

taking a picture. The TWAIN driver will
get a new photo from camera and

display it in the interface window.

Get Image(s)
Use this buttonto getan imagefromthe

TWAINinterfaceto the graphic-editing
application.

Note: You must select one or more
image fries from the TWAIN interface.
The photos will then display on the

graphic-editing application.

Download Image(s)

Use this button to download an image
from the TWAIN interface to a disk.

Note: One or more image fde(s) from
must be selected from the TWAIN

driver. A fde dialog will appear asking
where images should be saved. Enter

the fde name (only three-prefix-letters)
and the initial number in the fde dialog.
Finally, click the "Save" button.

Erase Image(s)
Use this button to erase selected images.

Note: If all images inthe TWAIN
interface are selected, they will all be

deleted at the same time.

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Upload Image(s)
Use this button to upload an image from

the computer to the TWAIN interface.

Note: Click the "Upload" button, then a

file open dialog box will appear. Select
one or more files. The TWAIN driver

will then send the image(s) to the
camera. If the file format is not

Rotate Image(s)

Use this button to rotate selected images

90 ° clockwise.

Selecting Images
Select images one by on

Press Control Key (Command key on
the Macintosh) and click thumbnails to

toggle the selection.

Camera Status
Use this button to display camera status

information.

Record mode: Previews the picture to
be taken and displays it on the camera's

LCD monitor.

Play mode: Views the photos taken and
displays them on the camera's LCD.

Auto Power Off Time: Allows setting of
the time interval before auto shut off.

(PC user's note: Left Mouse Button
increases numbers. Right mouse button

decreases numbers.)

Camera Setting

Use this button to display camera

setting dialog.

Displaying images on a
TV screen

Using the provided video cable to
connect the camera to a television, you

can view stored images on the TV
screen.

• Use only a TV equipped with

"VIDEO INPUT" function.

1. Using the supplied video cable,
connect the digital camera to a TV
using the VIDEO OUT jack of the
camera to the VIDEO IN jack of the

"IV.

Baud Rate Speeding includes three
levels; slow (38400 bits per second),
normal (57600 bits per second), and fast
(115200 bits per second).

Help for the user(s)
Use this button to display the on-line

help window.

Exit from TWAIN
Use this button to exit the TWAIN

driver.

2. Switch the input source of the TV to
Video In. Typically, you can find the
TV's video input by changing the

channel or pressing a VIDEO button
on the TV's remote control. For more

information about finding the Video
Input Channel, refer to the User's

Manual that came with the TV.

3. Make sure that the power of both the
camera and the TV are on, then you
can see the image on the TV screen.

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Camera User Interface

Camera Top View

! / II

Camera Front View

• o

e o

o o

• •

o o

A r t

Camera Back View

Basic Button Functionality

Button PLAYM_ RgCMod_

Power Poweron/off Power on/off
Quality/Index ThumbnailView Quality E/N/F

Select

Enter/Macro Menu selection Macro (Close up)/

Standard Mode

Display Show/Hide Show/Hide

PictureNumber Menu Icons

Menu RECmain PLAY main

menudisplay menudisplay

Command: * Capture (singlekmulti) • Erase All

•Pre-Flash(ooiofO • EraseSingle

• White Balance • Protect Image

(auto/manual) • Format Card

• Exposure(-2 to-:-2) • Date Display

• Focus(auto/manual) • DateOption

• Sharpness (mm/dd/yy,dd/nuu!yy,

(normal,sharp,soft) yy/mm/dd)

• Color (normal, light, • Set Date

d_p, b/w,sepia)

• Date display(on/off)

Bottom of the Camera

Sides of the Camera

O/+ Next picture Self-timerset

(standardview)

Forward

(thumbnailview)

$.A/_ Previouspicture Flash set

(standardview) (auto, on, off)

Backward

(thumbnailview)

Shutterrelease Hcturecapture none
Zoom 2xplayback 2x capture

/

I..CD none Monitor on/off

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Specifications

Product Type: Digital Still Camera
Imaging Device: 1/2-inch CCD, 1.5M pixels, progressive scanning
Image Quality: Fine/Normal/Economy
Image Resolution: 1360 x 1024 pixels (Fine / Normal); 640 x 480 pixels (Economy)

Recording System: Digital (YPEGbased)/Field recording
Recording Medium: Removable CompactFlash (up to 48Mb).
Image Capturing: Single ornine sequential images, saved as one image file.
Playback Modes: Single or nine thumbnails, image search function available.
Digital Zoom: 2x, both in REC/PLAY
Shooting Options: Sharpness/color
Erase Functions: Single image or all images. Erase protection available
Video System: NTSC or PAL optional digital output: RS-232C or USB, serial cable for

each interface is required
Focal Length: 7.0ram
Aperture: f=5.6
Focus Range (TTL): Auto: 0.1m - infinity

AF Macro: 0.1m - 0.5m
Fixed: 0.1m, 0.5m and 2.0m are available

Exposure Metering: Aperture priority AE
Exposure Range: LV 6 to LV 16 at ISO 170
Flash Modes: Auto/Fill/Off. Red-eye reduction available

Flash Range: Built-in Flash, 0.5 - 2.3 m (ISO 170) Exposure Compensation: Max. +/-

2.0EV, 0.25EV step

Shutter System: Electronic programmable shutter
Shutter Speed: 1/3 to 1/3500 second White Balance: Auto/Fixed (Daylight and Office-

Light) Self-Timer: Electronic self-timer about 10-sec. delay.
Optical Viewfinder: Real image type with 2x zoom and AF markings
LCD Monitor: 2-inch Full-color TFI"LCD

Date Format: mm/dd/yy, dd/mm/yy, yy/mm/dd
Terminals: DIGITAL (RS232), VIDEO OUT, DC (7V)

Power Source: 4 AA-size batteries (Alkaline, NiCd, Lithium) /AC Adaptor (DC 7V,

2.5A)

Dimensions: 133(W) x 71 (H) x 49 (D) mm Weight: 254g (batteries excluded)

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Taking care of your camera

Your camera is a precision instrument designed and manufactured to give you reliable
service. Handled and cared for properly, the camera should give years of trouble-free

imaging.

In order to avoid damaging the unit:

Do Not:

Drop or bang the camera. Always transport the unit in a carrying case;

Drop into water or expose the camera to rain or splashing. Your camera is not
waterproof and is particularly susceptible to damage from salt water. The camera must

be protected from salty breezes or sprays to prevent damage. If your camera does get
wet, wipe it dry immediately and have it examined at an authorized service center;

Subject the camera to extreme high or low temperature and/or humidity. Your
camera's batteries will not function properly in extreme conditions. Excessive

temperature and humidity may cause serious damage;
Subject the camera to excessive vibrations. When you travel, always make sure to use

the carrying case, and pack the camera where it will not be subjected to a lot of jarring
movement. This could loosen screws or damage internal camera components;

Disassemble the camera. This will void your warranty and potentially damage
precision internal parts.

Do-"

• Make sure any tripod used has a screw that fits the camera's tripod mount properly. A

longer tripod screw could puncture and damage the camera's casing and internal
structure.

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Troubleshooting

Q: The camera doesn't turn on when I press the power button.

A: The batteries are missing, dead, or are not loaded correctly. Correctly load new
batteries in the battery chamber. If you are using an AC adapter, make sure you
are only using the recommended AC adapter for this digital camera.

Q: The power suddenly turned off.

A: Most likely, the batteries you have are getting too weak to sustain operation of
the camera. Check the LCD display to see if the weak battery icon is displayed. If

so, replace old batteries with new. Also, make sure that manganese batteries are

not in use. Replace manganese batteries with alkaline batteries immediately.

Q: There's a half-battery icon on the LCD.

A: This is the low battery icon indicating that the batteries in use are getting too
weak to operate the camera. Replace old batteries with new.

Q: The camera doesn't record when I press the shutter release button.

A: The mode of the camera is set to PLAY. Slide the mode indicator on back of
the camera to REC to capture images.

Q: Why does the "MEMORY FULL" message appear on the LCD?

A: The camera's removable CompactFlash card is full. You can replace this disk
with a new card, or erase some images.

Q: Why does the "DATA OVERFLOW" message appear on the LCD after
taking a picture?

A: The information absorbed in this picture was more than the camera could
process. Erase this picture and try another shot.

Q: Why did the "WRITE ERROR" message appear on the LCD after taking a

picture?

A: The CompactFlash card used in your camera may be damaged. Try the
FORMAT CARD command in the PLAY main menu. If formatting fails, replace

the with a new card.

Q: Why does a "DATA ERROR" message appear on the LCD when I am

previewing a picture?

A: The CompactFlash card used in your camera may be damaged. Try the
FORMAT CARD command in the PLAY main menu. If formatting fails, replace

the with a new card.

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Q: Why does an "ERASE ERROR" message appear on the LCD when erasing
a picture?

A: A power interruption occurred before the erasing of a picture was complete.
Use the ERASE ALL or FORMAT CARD command (under the MENU button in

play mode) and make sure that no power interruption occurs. If the error still
persists, send the camera to an authorized service center.

Q: Why does a "CHARGE ERROR" message appear on the LCD screen?
A: The flash charging unit may be damaged. Send the camera to an authorized

service center for repair.

Q: Why is the image display on the LCD screen so light or so dark?

A: The BRIGHT setting needs to be adjusted. Slowly rotate the BRIGHT dial on
the bottom of the camera clockwise or counterclockwise until a preferred level is

displayed on the LCD.

Q: Why is there no picture on the TV monitor when the camera is connected to
the VIDEO IN jack?

A: The connection between the camera and the TV is loose. Make sure that all
fittings are snug. If this does not work, verify that your TV is set to its video input

"channel." For more information about finding your TV's video input line, see
the User's Manual that came with it.

Q: Why can't the camera communicate with a computer?

A: There could be a disconnected wire between the camera and the computer.
Make sure that all fittings are snug and correct and that the camera is turned on. If

this does not work, verify that you have installed the software correctly and that
the port used by your serial cable is turned on.

For more information about software installation, see the documentation that
came with the disks.

For more information about turning on your computer's port, see your computer's
documentation.

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Limited Warranty

What your warranty covers:

• Anydefectinmaterialsorworkmanship

For how long after your purchase:

• One year - Unit exchange, which includes parts and labor.

• The warranty for rental units begins with the fwst rental or 45 days from date of shipment to the
rental firm, whichever comes first.

What we will do:

• Exchange a defective Digital Still Camera with a new or, at our option, refurbished unit.

How you get service:

• Call 1-877-833-3491 and have your unit's date of purchaseand model/serial numberready. The

model/serial number information is on the back of your camera.

• A representative will troubleshoot your problem over the phone.

• If the representative determines that you should receive areplacement camerayou will be provided

with a Return Authorization (RA) number and the location of a nearby exchange point if one exists.
No returns will be accepted without the RA number.

Option I:

1. Provide your Discover, MasterCurdor Visa account number and expiration date to your phone
representative. This is for security purposes only and your account will not be charged at this time.

2. We will send you a replacement unit.

3. If you return the unit to us within 14 days from the date you were provided a RA number, only items

not covered by warranty will be charged to your account. If your unit is not received within 14 days,
the suggested retail value of the camera will be charged to your credit card. This amount will be

credited, less a $10 handling fee, if the unit is subsequently received.

4. Ship your defective unit back to us using the replacement unit's carton. Shipping instructions will be

included on the caxton along with your RA number which will allow you to easily ship the unit back
to us. Make sure you insure your shipment in case of damage or loss. Include with the shipment:

• Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.

• A brief note describing your camera's problem.

• Your name, address and phone number.

Option H:

1. We will send a replacement unit to our exchange point.

2. The exchange location will notify you of its arrival.

3. Take your unit and evidence of purchase date, such as a bill of sale, to the exchange location and you
will be provided the new or refurbished unit. Please retain all accessories.

4. If the repairs are covered by your warranty, you will not be billed.
* Th_ms_nassuraesn_resp_nsibili_yf_rwarrantyshipmentsfr_rathecust_mert_thefa_t_ryifn_tshippedin

the manner prescribed by Thomson.

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To receive a replacement camera after we have received your unit:

• Write the RA numberon the outside ofthe caxtonused to return the unit. Make sure you insure your

shipment in case of damage or loss.

• Carefully pack the unit using the original box and packing material if possible. Please retain all
accessories that were included with your unit.

• Include with the shipment:
!. Evidence of purchase date such as a bill of sale.

2. A brief notedescribing your camera's problem.

3. Your name, address and phone number.

• The representative will advise the address to mail a cashier's check or money order for payment if
there are any out of warranty labor or parts charges, and you elect not to use your credit card.

• After we receive your product, a new or refurbished unit will be shipped to you.

What your warranty does not cover:

• Acts of God, such as but not limited to lightning damage.

• Adjustmentof customer controls.

• Damage from misuse or neglect.

• A unit that has been modified or incorporated into other products or is used for institutional ur other
commercial purposes.

• Batteries.

• Units purchased, serviced or operated outside the U.S.A.

• Loss of images.

• Shipping damage if the unit was not packedand shipped in the manner prescribedbyThomson.

* Th_ms_nassumesn_resp_nsibilityf_rwarrantyshipmentsfr_mthecust_mert_thefact_ryifn_t

shipped in the manner prescribed by Thomson.

Product Registration:

• Please complete and mall the Product Regislration Card packed with your camera. It will make it

easier to contact you should it ever be necessary. The return of the card is not required for a warranty
coverage.

How state law relates to warranty:

• This warranty gives you specific legal fights and you may have other rights that vary from state to

state.

If you purchased your product outside the United States:

• This warranty does not apply. See yourdealerforwarranty information.

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A

ACAdaptor6
ACpowersocket4

ACPowerSupply3
Accessories3

included3
orderform 43

Assistance1, 3
AutoFlashdetector4

Autoflashdetector4
AutoPowerOff 7

B
BasicButtonFunctionality

33

Batteries3, 5
Batterycompartment

cover4

Card 3

Computer

CD ROM 11

Loading Images 11

Connect Camera to

Computer 30

Connect the camera to the

computer 29

Control Buttons 24

DISPLAY button 26
ENTER/MACRO

button 24

LCD button 26
Macro Mode 24
MENU button 26

ZOOM button 25

Customer Service 3

I)

flash 4
Flash Photography 22

auto flash 22
Flash OFF mode 22

Flash ON mode 22

Flash/- (minus) button 4
Focus 16

Formatting storage card

19

G
Get Image(s) 31

14

Hand Strap 3
Handstrap eyelet 4
Help for the user(s) 32

C

Camera

turning on 8

Camera Features 21
Camera Parts 4

Camera Setting 32
Camera Status 32

Camera User Interface 33
Capture Mode 14

Cautions i
CDS4100 Digital Camera

3

Changing settings 14

Color 16
CompactFlash 3

CompactFlash card ejector

4

CompactFlash card slot 4
CompactFlash memory 7

installing 7

CompactFlash Storage 3
CompactFlash Storage

date

displaying 20
setting options 20

date and time

setting 20

date andtimedisplay 17
Digital output port 4

DISPLAYbutton 4, 26
Displaying Images on a

TV Screen 32

Download Image(s) 31

I:

ENTER/MACRO button

4,24

Erase All Images 17
Erase Image(s) 31

Erase single images 18

Exit from TWAIN 32
Exposure Controls 15

F
First time operation 3

Image Editing 3
Image Quality

Economy 7
Fine 7

Normal 7

Image quality 7
Image Sharpness 16

images

erasing all 17
erasing single 18

protecting 18

inactivity period 7

I_
LCD Brightness Control

23

LCD brightness control

dial 4

LCD button 26

Monitor off-status 27

LCD Icons 28

2x Zoom 28

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LCD Icons (Cont.)

AC adapter indicator

28

date and time display

28

flash setting 28
flash settings 28

picture number 28
picture quality indicator

28

white balance settings

28

LCD monitor

draining batteries 8, 26

LCD ON/OFF button 4
LCD panel 4

Lens 4

Macintosh ADB Converter

Cable 3

Main Menu

PLAY mode 17
REC mode 15

Manual White Balance 15

MENU button 4, 26
Monitor on-status 27

N

Play/Recording mode

switch 4
POWER button 8
Power button 4

Power Supply 5

ACAdaptor 6
Auto Power Off 7

Batteries 5

Pre-Flash Mode 14
Product registration i

Protecting images 18

Q

QUALITY/INDEX button

4

Playback mode 24
Recording Mode 24

R

ReadyLED 4
REC 8

REC Mode 8
REC mode 14

Registration i
Rotate Image(s) 31

RS-232C Cable 11

RS-232C Digital Cable 3

S

Shutter Release button 4
Shutter release button 4

Software 3
software 11

Specifications 34
Storage Card 3, 7

storage card

formatting 19

T

Take a Picture 31
Taking care of your

camera 35

Tripod Mount 27
Tripod socket 4
Troubleshooting 36

TWAIN Driver 28
TWAIN driver 11

TWAIN Driver Functions

30

U

UploadImage(s) 31

V

Video output port 4
Viewfmder eyepiece 4

Viewfinder window 4

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NTSC Video Cable 3

O
On-screen menus 13

PLAY mode 13
REC mode 13

Order form, accessories

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P

Picture taking 9
PLAY mode 17

Safety information i
Scroll One Row Down 30

Scroll One Row Up 30
Scroll One Screen Down

30
Scroll One Screen Up 30

Select All of the Images

30
Select None of the Images

31

Selecting Images 31
Self-timer LED 4

Self-Timer Mode 23

W

Warranty 38
White Balance 15

Wrist strap 5

Z

ZOOM button 4, 25

Playback mode 25
playback mode 25

Recording mode 25
recording mode 25

Order Form for Digital Camera Model CDS4100

Description

CompactFlash Cards

16Mb
32Mb
48Mb

CompactFlash External Drive
Parallel Port

USB
PCMCIA Adapter
Battery Char[;er

Rechargeable Batteries (AA)
2-pack Alkaline Batteries
4-pack Alkaline Batteries

2-pack Nickel Metal Hydride
4-pack Nickel Metal Hydride

Part No.

PC16CF
PC32CF

PV48CF

PC200P $99.95
PC2200U $129.95
PC490 $39.95
PC224 $29.95

PC 102AK
PC104AK
PC202MH
PC204MH

Price

$99.95
$149.95

$199.95

$3.95
$4.95

$9.95
$19.95

Qty.

Prices are subject to change without notice.

Total Merchandise ........................................................................................... $

Total

Sales Tax .......................................................................................................... $

We are required by law to collect the appropriate

sales tax for each individual state, county, and

locality to which the merchandise is being sent.

Shipping and Handling .................................................................................... $5.00

Total Amount Enclosed ................................................................................. $

Use VISA, MasterCard, or Discover.
Money order or check must be in U.S.
currency only. No COD or cash.

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USE YOUR CREDIT CARD

Charge your order on your VISA,MasterCard,

or Discover Card by filling in below

IMPORTANT: Copy completeaccount number from yourVISA card

VISA"

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AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE

Print or type your name and
address clearly.

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Name:

Street:

Apt:

City:

State;

Daytime Phone No.:

Please make sure that both sides of this form have been filled out completely.

• Allow 4 weeks for delivery.

• All accessories are subject to availability.

• Prices are subject to change without notice

Zip:

A complete and correct order will
save you days of waiting.

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To order accessories, contact your local Dealer.

If a dealer is not nearby, you can also follow the directions below to order by
telephone or direct-by-mail.

United States and Canada Orders

To place your order by phone, have your Visa, MasterCard, or Discover card ready
and call the toil-free number listed below between 8 AM and 10 PM (EST)
Monday through Friday or between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. (EST) Saturday.

Use this number only to place an order for accessory items listed on
this order form.

1-800-338-0376

To place your order by mail, detach and mail the completed order form with credit
card information, money order, or check in U.S. currency (made payable to
Thomson Consumer Electronics, Inc.) to the following address:

Digital Camera Accessories
PO Box 8419

Ronks, PA 17573

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_ THOMSON CONSUMER ELECTRONICS

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Indianapolis, IN 46290

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