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WEEE Warning Message
Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries
This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.
The following apply only to users in European countries: This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.
FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1). This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2). This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected
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Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Product Information
1.Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2.The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.
3.The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.
4.The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
5.For driver updates, you can check the “Download” section of our website, www.geniusnet.com
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase
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Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water.
If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
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Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions
and the notes described below:
Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The digital video camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
Always keep the terminals in a clean state. Never use manganese batteries.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ____________________________________________________ 7
PACKAGE CONTENT __________________________________________________ 7
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ___________________________________ 8
FRONT VIEW _______________________________________________________ 8 REAR VIEW ________________________________________________________ 8 LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ___________________________________________ 9 Camera Mode ____________________________________________________ 9 Video Mode_____________________________________________________ 10 Playback mode – still image playback ________________________________ 10 Playback mode – Video playback____________________________________ 10
GETTING STARTED ________________________________________________ 11
PREPARATION _____________________________________________________ 11 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF _________________________________________ 12 LED INDICATORS AND SELF-TIMER INDICATORS _____________________________ 12 CHOOSING THE LANGUAGE ____________________________________________ 13
FORMATTING THE MEMORY CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY _____________________ 13
CAPTURE MODE___________________________________________________ 14
CAPTURING IMAGES _________________________________________________ 14 USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION___________________________________________ 14 SETTING THE FOCUS ________________________________________________ 14 USING THE SCENE MODE _____________________________________________ 15 ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION) ___________________________ 16 USING THE FLASH __________________________________________________ 17 SETTING THE SELF-TIMER_____________________________________________ 17 POSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE) _______________________________ 18
VIDEO MODE______________________________________________________ 19
RECORDING VIDEO CLIPS_____________________________________________ 19 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS ___________________________________________ 19 POSSIBLE RECORDING TIME / SEC (VIDEO CLIP) _____________________________ 20
PLAYBACK MODE _________________________________________________ 21
PLAYING BACK – STILL IMAGES _________________________________________ 21 THUMBNAIL DISPLAY_________________________________________________ 21 SLIDESHOW DISPLAY ________________________________________________ 22 PROTECTING IMAGES ________________________________________________ 22 CANCELING THE PROTECTION__________________________________________ 23 DPOF SETTINGS ___________________________________________________ 24 ERASING IMAGES ___________________________________________________ 25
Erasing single image / Erasing all images _____________________________ 25
MENU OPTIONS ___________________________________________________ 26
CAMERA MENU ____________________________________________________ 26
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Size ___________________________________________________________ 26 Quality_________________________________________________________ 26 Scene Mode ____________________________________________________ 26 EV ____________________________________________________________ 27 Metering _______________________________________________________ 27 W. Balance _____________________________________________________ 27 ISO ___________________________________________________________ 27 Color __________________________________________________________ 27 Saturation ______________________________________________________ 27 Sharpness______________________________________________________ 28 Preview ________________________________________________________ 28
VIDEO MENU ______________________________________________________ 28 Size ___________________________________________________________ 28 EV ____________________________________________________________ 28 W. Balance _____________________________________________________ 29 PLAYBACK MENU ___________________________________________________ 29 Delete _________________________________________________________ 29 Copy to Card____________________________________________________ 29 Slide Show _____________________________________________________ 29 DPOF _________________________________________________________ 29 Protect_________________________________________________________ 29 Thumbnail ______________________________________________________ 30 SETUP MENU ______________________________________________________ 30 Format_________________________________________________________ 30 Beep __________________________________________________________ 30 Language ______________________________________________________ 30 Auto Off________________________________________________________ 30 Sys. Reset______________________________________________________ 31 Light Freq.______________________________________________________ 31 Message _______________________________________________________ 31
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER _________________ 31 TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER__________________________ 33
DOWNLOADING YOUR FILES ___________________________________________ 33
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION__________________________________ 34 USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA ________________ 35
INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER ______________________________________ 35
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS __________________________________________ 36 TROUBLESHOOTING _______________________________________________ 37
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Introduction
Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.
Other features provided by the camera include the following: True 5.0 Mega Pixel CMOS
Maximum 10.0 mega pixels 2.5 LTPS LCD monitor
4X Digital zoom
Supports SD/SDHC card (SDHC card up to 4GB) PictBridge support
Package content
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.
Digital Camera
CD driver includes:
•MediaOne Gallery SE
•Web Cam Driver for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
•Multi-Language User’s Manual
USB cable
2 x AAA alkaline batteries Quick Guide
Pouch
Strap Warranty Card
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
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1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Flash
4. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode 5. Lens
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7.Battery cover
8.SD/SDHC memory card slot
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LCD Monitor Information
Camera Mode
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Video Mode
1.Movie mode
2.Available recording time
3.Main focus area
4.Battery condition
5.Storage media
6.Video resolution
7.Exposure compensation
8.White Balance
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1.Playback mode
2.Battery condition
3.Storage media
4.File number
5.Folder number
6.Protect icon
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1.Playback mode
2.Mode icon
3.Total recorded time
4.Battery condition
5.Storage media
6.Video resolution
7.File number
8.Folder number
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1.Attach the camera strap.
2.Open the battery cover.
3.Load the batteries in the correct orientation
as shown.
4.Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely.
5.Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.
The camera has 16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC memory card up to 4GB) to expand the camera’s memory capacity. Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.
NOTE
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.
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To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.
Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.
Turning the Power On/Off
Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.
Press the POWER button until the digital still camera turns on.
To turn the power off, press the POWER button again.
NOTE
The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.
LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators
Indicators |
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LED indicator |
Solid green |
The digital camera is powering up. |
LED indicator |
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LED indicator |
Blinking green |
Reading/Writing files. |
LED indicator |
Blinking green |
Charging the flash. |
Self-timer indicator |
Blinking red |
The self-timer function is activated. |
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