Genius G-Shot P517 User Manual

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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.
z This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate
collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
z 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
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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
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, chargers, AC adapters, 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.
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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 battery.
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 battery.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask retailer where you purchased it.
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.
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Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in a 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
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as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
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 ...................................................................................................................................................... 9
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ACKAGE CONTENTS........................................................................................................................................... 10
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA.................................................................................................................. 11
FRONT VIEW....................................................................................................................................................... 11
REAR VIEW ........................................................................................................................................................ 12
LCD MONITOR INFORMATION ...............................................................................................................................13
PREPARING THE CAMERA.................................................................................................................................. 15
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NSTALLING THE BATTERIES .................................................................................................................................. 15
INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD MEMORY CARD.................................................................................................. 16
ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP ........................................................................................................................... 17
LED INDICATORS ................................................................................................................................................17
GETTING STARTED .............................................................................................................................................. 18
TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF ............................................................................................................................. 18
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HOOSING THE SCREEN LANGUAGE...................................................................................................................... 19
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ............................................................................................................................... 20
FORMATTING AN SD MEMORY CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY .................................................................................... 21
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE........................................................................................................................................ 22
SHOOTING IMAGES - THE BASICS .......................................................................................................................... 22
SETTING IMAGE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY............................................................................................................23
USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION ................................................................................................................................ 25
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SETTING FOCUS ..................................................................................................................................................26
USING THE FLASH................................................................................................................................................27
USING THE SELF-TIMER .......................................................................................................................................28
ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION)...................................................................................................29
SETTING WHITE BALANCE ....................................................................................................................................30
SCENE MODE SELECTION.....................................................................................................................................31
PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS ........................................................................................................................32
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IEWING IMAGES .................................................................................................................................................32
MAGNIFYING IMAGES ...........................................................................................................................................33
THUMBNAIL DISPLAY ............................................................................................................................................34
SLIDESHOW DISPLAY ...........................................................................................................................................35
VIDEO MODE......................................................................................................................................................... 36
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ECORDING VIDEO CLIPS.....................................................................................................................................36
PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS................................................................................................................................. 37
PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES .....................................................................................................38
DELETING IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS ............................................................................................................................38
PROTECTING IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS .......................................................................................................................40
SETTING THE DPOF ............................................................................................................................................42
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER..............................................................................................44
MENU OPTIONS....................................................................................................................................................46
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AMERA MENU....................................................................................................................................................46
VIDEO MENU.......................................................................................................................................................49
PLAYBACK MENU.................................................................................................................................................50
SETUP MENU ......................................................................................................................................................52
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CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES............................................................................. 54
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL................................................................................................... 55
CAMERA TO COMPUTER..................................................................................................................................... 55
STEP 1: INSTALL THE USB DRIVER ........................................................................................................................ 56
STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER................................................................................... 57
STEP 3: DOWNLOAD IMAGES OR VIDEO CLIPS ......................................................................................................... 58
USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA .............................................................................................59
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TEP 1: INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER ........................................................................................................... 59
STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER................................................................................... 60
STEP 3: RUN YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE (I.E. WINDOWS NETMEETING) ............................................................... 61
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................................................................................. 62
APPENDIX ............................................................................................................................................................. 64
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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera! Equipped with a 5.0 mega pixel CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:
5.0 mega Pixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 mega pixels for good quality of images. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.
2.0” LTPS color image LCD monitor Digital zoom: 1x~4x 16MB internal (built-in) memory (14MB available for image storage)
Images can be captured without using a memory card. Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 1GB capacity) by using an external memory card. USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant) Still images, video clips, or voice recording files that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE). DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card. PictBridge support
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You can connect the digital camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the digital camera monitor screen and controls. Scene mode You can select a previously set recording mode for the following situations: Auto, Sport, Night, Portrait, Landscape and Backlight. Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.
Digital Camera Quick Guide USB Cable Camera Strap Camera Pouch Software CD-ROM 2x AA Alkaline batteries
* Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
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1. Strap holder
2. Shutter button
3. Lens cover
4. Flash
5. Focus switch
Macro mode
Normal mode
6. Lens
7. Microphone
8. Self-timer indicator
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Rear View
1. Status LED
2. LCD monitor
3. Arrow button (Left)
Self-timer button
4. Arrow button (Down)
MODE button
5. Arrow button (Up)
MENU button
6. Arrow button (Right)
Flash button
7. OK OK button
Digital Zoom button
8. Playback button
9. Strap holder
10. PC (USB) terminal
11. Battery / SD card cover
12. Tripod socket
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LCD Monitor Information
Camera Mode
1. Internal
memory/SD
memory card
indicator
INT
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] Status of
internal memory
[ ] Status of SD
memory card
2. Remaining battery
status
[ ] Full battery
power
[ ] Medium battery
power
[ ] Low battery
power
[ ] No battery power
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3. Flash mode
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Red-eye
Reduction
[ ] Forced Flash
[ ] Flash Off
4. Focus area
5. Image size
[ ] 2560 x 1920
[ ] 2048 x 1536
[ ] 1280 x 960
[ ] 640 x 480
6. Possible number of
shots
7. Quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
8. Date and time
9. Self-timer icon
[ 10s] 10 sec.
[ 2s ] 2 sec.
[ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.
10. Unsteady hold
warning icon
11. [ ] Exposure
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12. White balance
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent
13. Focus mode
[ ] Macro
[ ] Infinity
14. Scene mode
[A] Auto
[ ] Sport
[ ] Night
[ ] Portrait
[ ] Landscape
[ ] Backlight
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Video Mode
1. Video mode
2. Recordable movie time available
3. SD memory card indicator (if present)
4. Battery power indicator
5. Focus area
Image Playback
1. Playback mode
2. SD memory card indicator (if present)
3. Battery power indicator
4. Playback information
Video Playback
1. Playback mode
2. Video mode
3. Total of recorded time
4. SD memory card indicator (if present)
5. Battery power indicator
6. Playback indicator
7. Playback information
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
Installing the Batteries
You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries.
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the
illustration.
4. Close the battery cover.
To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing
batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover.
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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory (14MB available for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.
1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a
memory card.
2. Open the SD memory card cover.
3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the
illustration.
4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.
To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the
memory card and it will eject.
NOTE
Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using
it. Refer to the section “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card,
you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.
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Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.
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LED Indicators
Indicator State Description/Activity
Self-timer indicator LED indicator Blinking green The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies). LED indicator Blinking green USB communication/transfer in progress Self-timer indicator Self-timer indicator
Blinking red The digital camera is powering up.
Blinking red Charging the flash.
Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
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ON
OFF
GETTING STARTED
Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.
Turning the Power On/Off
Load the batteries and insert an SD memory card before starting.
To turn the camera on, slide the lens cover open until it clicks,
uncovering the lens.
To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed until it clicks,
covering the lens.
NOTE
The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for
further details.
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Choosing the Screen Language
Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press / MENU and access the setup menu with the
button.
You may also toggle the / MODE button and switch to
[ ] mode or press the [ ] button, then follow the step above to access the setup menu.
3. Select [Language] with the / buttons, then press the
OK button.
The Language setting screen will be displayed.
4. Select the displayed language with the / buttons, then
press the OK button.
The setting will be stored.
5. To exit from the menu, press continuously the button.
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Setting the Date and Time
Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press / MENU and access the setup menu with the
button.
You may also toggle the / MODE button and switch to
[ ] mode or press the [ ] button, then follow the step above to access in setup menu.
3. Select [Date/Time] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.
4. Select the item’s field with the / buttons and adjust the
value for the date and time with the / buttons.
The date and time is set in the order
year-month-day-hour-minute.
The time is displayed in 24-hours format.
5. After confirming all settings are correct, press the OK button.
6. To exit from the menu, press continuously the button.
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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press / MENU and access the setup menu with the
button.
You may also toggle the / MODE button and switch to
[ ] mode or press the [ ] button, then follow the step
above to access the setup menu.
3. Select [Format] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
4. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the OK
button.
5. To exit from the menu, press continuously the button.
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NOTE
When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all existing data will be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased. To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format
the memory card.
Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
Shooting Images - The Basics
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject
is within the focus frame.
3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
NOTE
The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on the LCD after the image is captured.
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Setting Image Resolution and Quality
As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press the / MENU button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Size] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and then
press the OK button.
5. Select [Quality] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
6. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
7. To exit from the menu, press the button.
NOTE
The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality
settings and the subject of the image to be captured.
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Possible Number of Recordable Images The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD card. Built-in 16MB internal memory (14 MB available for image storage)
size
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1920
2048
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1536
1280
x 960
640
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480
* The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings.
Quality
Fine 6 13 34
Standard
Economy
Fine 9 20 49 106 216 419 812
Standard
Economy
Fine 19 51 104 212 441 861 1695
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Internal
Memory
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20 38 108
15 40 80 171 349 680 1362
28 59 153 320 642 1277 2517
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52 142 288 592 1187 2393 4824
53 120 288 592 1189 2448 5040
74
107 300 624 1284 2571 5184 10380
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB
101 165 350 701 1379 2755
202 417 855
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241 493 932
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Approximate Duration of Recording Time The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the SD memory card.
Image size
320 x 240 00’28” 01’00” 01’57” 03’59” 08’06” 16’17” 32’34”
* The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.
Internal Memory
32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB
SD card capacity
Using the Zoom Function
This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing continuously the OK
/ button. You should know that the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.
To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. To activate the digital zoom, press continuously the OK / button.
The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button to capture the
image.
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NOTE
The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x. As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.
Setting Focus
Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ] normal mode.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus mode.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:
Focus mode Description
Normal
Macro
This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting. Select macro to capture close-up images. In this position you may focus
objects as close as 60 cm.
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Using the Flash
The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. The camera has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Forced Flash and No Flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Toggle / until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD
monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:
Flash mode Description
Auto The flash fires automatically according to suit the photographic conditions. Red-eye Reduction Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take
Forced Flash The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this
Flash Off Use this mode in the environment that flash use is prohibited or under a
natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions. When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible.
mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
situation where the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect.
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Using the Self-Timer
The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
3. Toggle / until your desired self-timer mode appears on the
LCD monitor.
OFF 10s 2s 10+2s
(No Indication)
4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
The self-timer function is activated. The photography is then taken after the preset time.
To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the / button to
disrupt the sequence.
NOTE
After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off. If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.
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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to +2.0EV.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Toggle the / MODE button and switch to camera or [ ]
mode.
3. Press the / MENU button.
The [Capture] or [Video Output] menu is displayed.
4. Select [EV] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
5. Use or to set the range of EV compensation value
from -2.0EVto +2.0EV, then press the OK button.
6. To exit from the menu, press the button.
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Setting White Balance
This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Toggle the / MODE button and switch to camera or [ ]
mode.
3. Press the / MENU button.
The [Capture] or [Video Output] menu is displayed.
4. Select [White Balance] with the / buttons, then press the
OK button.
5. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press
the OK button.
6. To exit from the menu, press the button.
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Scene Mode Selection
You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 6 available modes in this scene mode.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the / MENU button.
3. Select [Scene Mode] with the / buttons, then press the OK
4. Select the desired scene mode with the / buttons, then
5. To exit from the menu, press the button.
Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
[A]
Sport Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving subjects.
[ ]
Night Select this mode when you want to capture people with an evening or night scene
[
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Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes the person stand out
]
[
Landscape Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high
]
[
Backlight Select this mode when you want to capture images when the light comes from behind the
]
[
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
button.
press the OK button.
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against a defocused (blurred) background.
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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS
Viewing Images
You can display the still images you have just captured one at a time.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the [ ] button.
The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Use or to select the desired images.
To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button.
4. To exit from playback mode, press the [ ] or (MODE) button.
NOTE
The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. [NO IMAGE] message will
appear on the monitor.
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Magnifying Images
While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the [ ] button.
The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button.
3. Press continuously the OK / button to adjust the zoom ratio.
The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
4. To view different portion of the images, press the / / / button to adjust the display area.
NOTE
The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 7 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x and
4.0x).
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Thumbnail Display
This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the [ ] button.
The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Press continuously the OK / button to adjust the zoom ratio.
Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.
For recorded video clips, the [ ] video mode icon will be displayed.
4. Use the / / / button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular
size.
5. Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen.
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Slideshow Display
The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations.
1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Press the / MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select [Slide Show] with the / buttons, then press
the OK button.
4. Select / to set the playback interval, then press the
OK button.
The slideshow starts.
5. 5. To stop the slide show during playback, press the OK
button.
NOTE
You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 Sec., 5 Sec., 10 Sec. The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show. All still images in the folder are automatically played back.
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Recording Video Clips
This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via the built-in microphone.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press / MODE and switch to [ ] mode.
3. Press the shutter button to start recording.
4. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
NOTE
When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.
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You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback.
1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Use or to go through the images until the video clip you
want to play back is displayed.
To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button.
3. Press the OK button to start playing back the video clips.
4. To pause or resume video playback, press the OK button again.
NOTE
The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time. The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back. To playback the video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0
(WMP 9.0). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com.
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PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES
Deleting Images/Video Clips
Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file.
Deleting at Playback Mode
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last image will be displayed on the screen.
2. Select the image you want to erase with the / buttons.
3. Press the / MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
4. Select [Delete] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
The deletion menu is displayed.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, then press the
OK button.
Single: Erases the selected image or the last image. All: Erases all of the images on the SD memory card except for
the protected images.
Select: Erases a number of selected images.
6. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
To not erase, select [Cancel], then press the OK button.
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Deleting selected images
1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Press the / MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select [Delete] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
The deletion menu is displayed.
4. Select [Select] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. The [ ] icon will also be displayed.
5. Select the image you want to delete with the / / / buttons, then press the OK button.
The image you’ve just selected has been deleted.
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Protecting Images/Video Clips
Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.
Protecting Images
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
2. Select the image that you want to protect with the / buttons.
3. Press the / MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
4. Select [Protect] with the / buttons, then press the OK
button.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, then press the
OK button.
6. Select [Set] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
Press continuously the button to return to the playback
mode. The protect icon [ ] is displayed with the selected image.
When [All] has been selected, [ ] is displayed with all the
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To cancel the protection
To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection.
1. Select [Protect] with the / buttons from the playback menu, then press the OK button.
2. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
3. Select [Cancel] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
Press continuously the button to return to the playback mode. The removal of image protection
has been executed.
To protect multiple images simultaneously
1. Select [Protect] with the / buttons from the playback menu, then press the OK button.
2. Select [Select] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. The protect icon [ ] is also displayed.
3. Select the image you want to protect with the / / / buttons, then press the OK button.
4. If you want to cancel the protection of selected image respectively, follow the steps mentioned in “To
cancel the protection” above.
NOTE
Formatting an SD memory card overrides protection, and erases all images regardless of their protected
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Setting the DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified.
1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the / buttons.
3. Press the / MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
4. Select [DPOF] with the / buttons, and press the OK button.
The DPOF setting screen is displayed.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, and press the OK
button.
Single: Sets DPOF for each individual image. All: Sets DPOF for all images at once.
6. Select [Print Num.] with the / buttons, and press the OK
button.
This displays the number of prints setting screen.
7. Set the number of prints with the / buttons, and press the OK
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You can set up to 9 prints for each image.
8. Select [Date] with the / buttons, and press the OK button.
The date setting screen appears.
9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the / buttons, and press
the OK button.
On: The date of the photograph will also be printed. Off: The date of the photograph will not be printed.
10. Select [Print Enable] with the / buttons, and press the
OK button.
11. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, and press the OK
button.
This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when
the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.
The DPOF icon [ ] is displayed on each image that has set up DPOF settings.
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NOTE
The date that is printed on the photo is the date set on the camera. To print the correct date on the photo,
set the date on the camera before you photograph the image. Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.
Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy your images from the
internal memory to an SD memory card first.
You cannot print movies.
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer
If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.
Connecting the camera to the printer
1. Connect the USB port on the camera and the USB jack on the printer with the supplied USB cable, and
then turn on your camera and the printer.
The screen for selecting the USB mode is displayed.
2. Select [PRINTER] and press the OK button.
Printing images
When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer, the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.
1. Select the item you want to configure with the / buttons, and press the OK button.
[Images]: Select whether you want to print specific image or all images. You may also select a
printing number for a specific image.
[Date Print]: According to the printer type, select whether you want to print the image with date
imprint or not.
[Paper Size]: Select the desired paper size according to the printer type. [Layout]: Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type. [Print]: After all settings are configured, select this item to start printing.
2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select
[Select] or [All] with the / buttons, and press the OK button.
[Select]: Select to print multi images simultaneously.
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[All]: Select to print all images. [Exit]: Exit from Images option.
3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear.
Select the multi images that you want to print simultaneously with the / buttons. Select the [Print Num.] (up to 99) with the / buttons. After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the OK button to confirm.
4. Select [Exit] with the / buttons, and press the OK button.
5. Select [Print] with the / buttons, and press the OK button to start printing.
The image printing may fail if the power to the camera is cut off.
6. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears.
[Complete] will be displayed temporarily, reminding you that the printing procedure is finished. If a print error is detected, the [Print Error] will be displayed.
NOTE
The image printing may fail if the power to the camera is cut off.
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MENU OPTIONS
Camera Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press the / MENU button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
3. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, then
press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press
the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the button.
Size This sets the size of the image that will be captured.
¾ [ ] 2560 x 1920
¾ [ ] 2048 x 1536
¾ [ ] 1280 x 960
¾ [ ] 640 x 480
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Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.
¾ [ ] Fine
¾ [ ] Standard
¾ [ ] Economy
Scene mode
Refer to Scene Mode Selectionfor further details.
EV Refer Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)for further details.
White balance This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.
¾ [ Blank ] Auto
¾ [ ] Daylight
¾ [ ] Cloudy
¾ [ ] Tungsten
¾ [ ] Fluorescent
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ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more grainier (pixelated) the image will appear.
¾ 50 / 100 / 200 / Auto
Color
This sets the color of the image that will be photographed.
¾ Standard / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome
Saturation
To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your reference. Your images will show different impressions by selecting different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.
¾ High / Normal / Low
Sharpness
This sets the sharpness of the image that will be photographed.
¾ Hard / Normal / Soft
Preview
This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured.
¾ On / Off
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Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured.
¾ On / Off
Video Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Toggle the / MODE button and switch to [ ] mode.
3. Press the / MENU button.
The [Video Output] menu is displayed.
4. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, then press the OK button to enter its
respective menu.
5. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
6. To exit from the menu, press the button.
EV Refer to “EV” in the Camera Menu for further details.
White balance Refer to “White Balance” in the Camera Menu for further details.
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Playback Menu
In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback.
1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Press the / MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, then
press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press
the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the button.
Delete Refer to “Deleting Images/Video Clips” for further details.
Copy to Card This feature allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to a memory card. You can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.
¾ Cancel / Execute
Slide Show
Refer to “Slideshow Display” for further details.
DPOF
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DPOF Refer to “Setting the DPOF” for further details.
Protect
Protect Refer to “Protecting Images/Video Clips” for further details.
Thumbnail Refer to “Thumbnail Display” for further details.
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Setup Menu
Set your camera’s operating environment.
1. Press / MODE and switch to camera or [ ] mode, or press
the [ ] button.
2. Press the / MENU button and access in setup menu with the
button.
The [Setup] menu is displayed.
3. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, and
press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and press
the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press continuously the button.
Date/
Date/Time This sets the date and the time. Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.
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Format Erases all images and reformats the SD card loaded in your camera. Protected mages are also erased. An SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. Refer to “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.
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Beep This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera button.
¾ On / Off
Language
Refer to “Choosing the Screen Language” for further details.
Auto off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.
¾ 3 Min./ 5 Min./ 10 Min./ Off
Sys. Reset
This returns all basic settings to the camera‘s default settings. The time setting will not be reset.
¾ Cancel / Execute
System info.
This displays the current firmware version of the camera.
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CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES
USB Cable
SD Memory Card
PCMCIA Adapter
SD Card ReaderSD Card Reader
Notebook
Computer
Printer
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TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL
CAMERA TO COMPUTER
After using the cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your computer first. Note that before you begin to install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.
System Requirements
CPU
Operating System
Ram
Hard Disk Space
Required Devices
Display
(Windows)
Pentium III 600 MHz processor or higher
Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP OS 9.0 or higher
32MB (64MB RAM recommended)
128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space
A CD-ROM drive An available USB port
Color Monitor (800x600, 24-bit or higher recommended)
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PowerPC G3/G4
32MB (64MB RAM recommended)
A CD-ROM drive An available USB port
Color Monitor (800x600, 24-bit or higher recommended)
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Step 1: Install the USB driver
Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users need not install the USB driver.
1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. When the welcome screen appears, click “INSTALL USB DRIVER”. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.
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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on
your computer.
The USB screen appears on the screen.
3. Use / to select [PC], then press the OK button.
4. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”.
5. Look for a new “Removable disk” icon. This “Removable disk” is
actually the memory card in your camera. Typically, the camera
will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
7. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.
Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.
(For Mac users, double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on our desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.)
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Step 3: Download images or video clips
When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.
Windows Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location.
Macintosh Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination.
NOTE
Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended). Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback application
has been installed in your computer.
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USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA
Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:
Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection
NOTE
Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera. This mode is not supported for Mac.
Step 1: Install the Web Camera driver
The Web camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The Web camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.
1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. When the welcome screen appears, click “DRIVER for Web Cam”. Follow the on-screen instructions to
complete the installation.
3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.
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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer
1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
The USB screen appears on the screen.
3. Use / to select [PC Camera], then press the OK button.
4. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod.
NOTE
When using this digital camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital
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Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)
To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing:
1. Go to Start Æ Programs ÆAccessories ÆCommunications ÆNetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting
program.
2. Click the Start Video button to view live video.
3. Click the Place Call button.
4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling.
5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing
accept your call to start the videoconference.
NOTE
The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240. For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its respective
help documentation.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description Image Sensor
Effective pixels
Image resolution Still image
Video clip
Recording media
File format
Lens
LCD monitor
Shutter Speed
Self-timer
CCD
5.0 Mega pixels 2,560 x 1,920
2,048 x 1,536 1,280 x 960 640 x 480
320 x 240 /24fps (file format: Motion JPEG)
16 MB internal memory (14 MB available for image storage) SD memory card (optional, up to 1 GB)
Image format: JPEG Video format: Motion JPEG
Fixed Focus lens F No: 3.3 Focal length: 6.95mm Range of focus Macro: 0.6m - 1.0m Normal: 1.0m - infinity
Display: 2.0" color TFT LCD, 640 x 240 pixels
2 s~1/2000 s (Electrical Shutter)~1/10000(Mechanical shutter)
2 sec, 10 sec, 10+2 second delay
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Item Description Zoom
Flash
Exposure compensation
White balance
ISO
PC Cam
PicBridge
Interface Power supply
Dimension
Weight
4X digital zoom
Auto, off, fill in, Red-eye reduction
Auto; Manual: +/-2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Auto; Manual: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Auto (50~200)
Yes, 320x240/15 fps
Yes
USB 2.0 full speed 2x AA batteries Approx. 90 x 55 x 24mm
(without protruding parts) Approx. 85g
(without batteries and the SD memory card)
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Troubleshooting Guide
Symptom
The power does not turn on.
The camera suddenly powers down. The image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed.
The flash does not fire.
Cannot transfer files over a USB connection.
Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions
The batteries have run out. The batteries are not oriented correctly. The battery cover is not closed properly.
The function of Auto off in setup menu
has been activated.
The batteries have run out. The camera is in (Playback) mode. Memory is full.
NO FLASH is selected in flash mode.
The camera is in (Video) mode
The USB cable is not connected
securely.
The USB driver is not installed. The camera is turned off.
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Load new or fully charged batteries. Load the batteries in the correct direction. Close the battery cover correctly.
Set the option of Auto Shut Down to Off. Turn the power back on or charge the
batteries.
Toggle the / MODE button to the
camera mode.
Transfer the desired files to your
computer and then delete unnecessary files, or use a different memory card.
Select a different flash mode. Press the / MODE and switch to the
camera mode.
Check all connections. Install the USB driver on your computer. Turn on the camera.
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