Genius G-Shot P8565 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.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

zThis product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

zFor 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

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

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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.

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.

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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 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 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.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

Use only the specified battery (3.7V, 600mAh).

Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours for first time use.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION ________________________________________________ 9

OVERVIEW ____________________________________________________ 9 PACKAGE CONTENT ______________________________________________ 9

GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA _______________________________ 10

FRONT VIEW __________________________________________________ 10 REAR VIEW ___________________________________________________ 11 SET /DIRECTION BUTTON_________________________________________ 12 MODE DIAL ___________________________________________________ 12 STATUS LED INDICATOR _________________________________________ 13 LCD MONITOR ICONS ___________________________________________ 14

For Photography modes: [][SCN] ______________________________ 14 For Photography modes: [P], [Tv], [Av], [M], [], [] _________________ 15 For Photography modes: [] ___________________________________ 16 For Video mode [ ] ________________________________________ 17 Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback________________________ 17 Playback mode [ ]-Video playback ____________________________ 17

GETTING STARTED ____________________________________________ 18

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP ___________________________________ 18 INSERTING AND REMOVING THE BATTERY _____________________________ 18 Inserting the Battery __________________________________________ 18 Removing the Battery _________________________________________ 18 CHARGING THE BATTERY _________________________________________ 19 USING AN AC POWER ADAPTER ____________________________________ 19 INSERTING AND REMOVING THE SD MEMORY CARD _____________________ 20 Inserting the SD memory card __________________________________ 20 Removing the SD memory card _________________________________ 20 TURNING THE POWER ON/OFF_____________________________________ 21 Turning the power on _________________________________________ 21 Turning the power off _________________________________________ 21 SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ______________________________________ 21 CHOOSING THE LANGUAGE _______________________________________ 22

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FORMATTING THE SD MEMORY CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY ______________ 23

SETTING IMAGE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY ___________________________ 24 POSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE) ___________________________ 25

POSSIBLE RECORDING TIME / SEC (VIDEO CLIP) _________________________ 25

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE _________________________________________ 26

[] AUTO MODE_______________________________________________ 26 RECORDING VOICE MEMOS _______________________________________ 27 USING THE OPTICAL ZOOM________________________________________ 27 USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM ________________________________________ 28 SETTING THE FLASH ____________________________________________ 28 SETTING THE FOCUS ____________________________________________ 30 SETTING THE SELF-TIMER ________________________________________ 31

EXPOSURE COMPENSATION/BACKLIGHT CORRECTION ___________________ 32

[SCN] SCENE MODE ____________________________________________ 33

[P] PROGRAM (AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE) PHOTOGRAPHY MODE _____________ 34 [TV] SHUTTER SPEED PRIORITY PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ___________________ 35

[AV] APERTURE PRIORITY MODE ___________________________________ 35 [M] MANUAL MODE _____________________________________________ 36 [] USER SETTING MODE ________________________________________ 37 [] VIDEO MODE ______________________________________________ 37 [] PANORAMA MODE ___________________________________________ 38 []ANTI-SHAKE MODE _________________________________________ 38

[] PLAYBACK MODE _________________________________________ 39

PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES ______________________________________ 39 PLAYING BACK VIDEO CLIPS ______________________________________ 40 PLAYING BACK STILL IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS ON A TV _____________________ 40 ATTACHING VOICE MEMOS ________________________________________ 41 THUMBNAIL DISPLAY ____________________________________________ 41 ZOOM PLAYBACK _______________________________________________ 42 SLIDESHOW DISPLAY ____________________________________________ 43 PROTECTING IMAGES____________________________________________ 43 DPOF SETTINGS_______________________________________________ 45

COPYING FILES FROM INTERNAL MEMORY TO A MEMORY CARD_____________ 46

[ ] DELETING IMAGES __________________________________________ 47

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Immediate Erasure (Quick Delete Function)________________________ 47 Deleting in Playback Mode _____________________________________ 47

MENU OPTIONS _______________________________________________ 49

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (CAPTURE TAB) _______________________________ 49 Scene Mode ________________________________________________ 51 Size (resolution) _____________________________________________ 51 Quality_____________________________________________________ 51 Sharpness__________________________________________________ 51 Contrast ___________________________________________________ 51 Saturation __________________________________________________ 51 Color ______________________________________________________ 51

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (FUNCTION TAB)_______________________________ 52 Capture Mode _______________________________________________ 52 Voice Memo ________________________________________________ 52 LCD Bright _________________________________________________ 52 Digital Zoom ________________________________________________ 52 Preview ____________________________________________________ 53 Date Print __________________________________________________ 53 Beep ______________________________________________________ 53

PHOTOGRAPHY MENU (AE/AWB TAB) _______________________________ 53 White Balance_______________________________________________ 53 Manual WB _________________________________________________ 54 ISO _______________________________________________________ 54 Metering ___________________________________________________ 54 Focus Area _________________________________________________ 54 Flash Offset_________________________________________________ 54

PLAYBACK MENU _______________________________________________ 55 Slide Show _________________________________________________ 55 DPOF _____________________________________________________ 55 Protect_____________________________________________________ 55 Copy ______________________________________________________ 55 LCD Bright. _________________________________________________ 55

SETUP MENU _________________________________________________ 55 Media Info. _________________________________________________ 56

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Fr. No. Reset________________________________________________ 56 Format_____________________________________________________ 56 Beep ______________________________________________________ 56 Auto OFF __________________________________________________ 56 SETUP2 MENU ________________________________________________ 56 Date/Time __________________________________________________ 56 Sys. Reset__________________________________________________ 56 Language __________________________________________________ 57 Video Output ________________________________________________ 57 System Info. ________________________________________________ 57

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER _____________ 58

Connecting the camera to the printer _____________________________ 58 Printing images ______________________________________________ 58

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

_____________________________________________________________ 60

STEP 1: INSTALLING THE USB DRIVER _______________________________ 60

STEP 2: CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER _________________ 61

STEP 3: DOWNLOADING IMAGES AND VIDEO FILES ______________________ 62

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION _____________________________ 63

INSTALLING PHOTO EXPLORER_____________________________________ 63 INSTALLING PHOTO EXPRESS ______________________________________ 63 INSTALLING COOL 360 ___________________________________________ 64

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS______________________________________ 65 TROUBLESHOOTING___________________________________________ 66

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of this new digital camera! Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with an 8.1 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels.

True 8.1 Mega Pixel CCD

Large 2.8” LTPS LCD monitor

51x Zoom (6x Optical zoom and 8.5x Digital zoom)

Anti-Shaking Function

2 cm Macro Focus

Voice memo

Video with voice

Support Multi-Scene

Support 4GB SDHC card

PictBridge support

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

CD driver includes:

zUlead Photo Explorer

zUlead Photo Express

zUlead Cool 360 SE

(for windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP)

zUSB driver for Windows 98

zMulti-Language User’s Manual

USB cable

AV out cable

AC power adapter (100V~240V)

AC Plug Adaptor for EU to US

One Rechargeable Li-ion battery

Quick Guide

Pouch & Strap

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front View

#	Name	Description
1	Mode dial	Sets the camera mode.
2	Shutter button	Focuses and locks both focus and exposure when
		pressed halfway down. Captures the image when
		pressed all the way down.
3	Power indicator	Lights when the camera power is turned on.
4	POWER button	Turns the camera power on and off.
5	Mode switch	Sets the camera mode.
	Photography mode	Select this when capturing still images or recording
		video clips.
	Playback mode	Performs image playback and deletion.
6	Flash	Provides flash illumination.
7	Microphone	For recording audio with video clips and voice
		annotation.
8	Self-timer LED	Blinks during Self-timer mode until the image is
	(AF auxiliary LED)	captured.
		Lights for auto focusing when capturing in a dark
		place.
9	USB or A/V OUT	Allows you to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to
	terminal	the camera.
10	DC IN 5V terminal	Allows you to connect an AC power adapter to
		operate the camera without battery, or to charge
		rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

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	11	Lens	6x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto
			and wide-angle images.
	Rear View

#	Name		Description
1	LCD monitor		Provides menu information to operate the camera;
			previews the image before capturing it and review it
			afterwards.
2	Status LED		Displays the camera current state.
3	Zoom in button		Zooms the lens to telephoto position.
	Zoom out button		Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.
4	MENU button		Toggles On-Screen Display (OSD) menu on and off.
5	Focus button		Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.
6	Speaker		For playback or recorded audio.
7	Self-timer		Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects
	button		the desired self-timer mode.
8	Strap holder		Camera strap attachment.
9	SET / Direction button		Allows you to scroll through menus and images, and
			then select your choices.
10	(Delete) button		Allows you to delete an image.
11	(Display) button	Turns the LCD monitor display and live view on and
			off.

12Battery / SD memory Access to the battery and memory card. card cover

13 Tripod socket

For tripod mounting.

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SET /Direction button

#	Name			Description
1			button	Scrolls upwards.
				Changes value of shutter speed, aperture, exposure
				compensation and manual focus.
2			button	Scrolls right.
			Flash button	Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.
3			button	Scrolls downwards.
				Changes value of shutter speed, aperture, exposure
				compensation and manual focus. .
4			button	Scrolls left.
			Exposure	Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation /
	compensation /			backlight correction on and off.
	backlight correction
5	SET button			Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen
				setting.

Mode dial

#	Name	Description
1	Auto	The camera automatically sets for exposure, etc.
2	SCN Scene Mode	Point-and-shoot simplicity when capturing images under
		16 special conditions.

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3		P	In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will be
		Program	set automatically, but other parameters may be set
		(auto exposure)	manually.
4		Tv Shutter Speed	You may specify the shutter speed while the camera
		Priority	sets the corresponding aperture value.
5		Av	You may specify the aperture value while the camera
		Aperture Priority	sets the corresponding shutter speed.
6		M	For full manual control over exposure, aperture and
		Manual	other settings.
7		User Setting	This mode allows you to manually set the setting
			parameters and all these settings will be memorized.
	8	Video	For recording video clips.
	9	Panorama	Allows you to capture panorama (stitch-assist) shots.
10		Anti-Shake	This mode helps you to steady the image prevented
			from hand shaking during capture.

Status LED Indicator

The status LED indicates the current operational status of the camera. The meaning of the LED changes depending upon what the camera is doing.

	Color	State	During Power off	During photography
			The completion of	AE or AF is locked
		On		with the shutter
			battery charge.
	Green			button held halfway.
		Flashing	The battery is	-
			charging.
			An AC power
			adapter is
			connected, but a	Accessing files in
		On	battery is not in a
				progress.
	Red		camera.
			Battery charging
			error.
		Flashing	-	When the image is
				not in focus.
		On	-	Flash charging in
				progress.
	Orange
		Flashing	-	Hardware
				malfunction.

During connection to a PC

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In communication to PC.

(SD memory card is inserted.)

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SD memory card is not inserted.

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LCD Monitor Icons

For Photography modes: [][SCN]

1.Mode icon

2.Storage media

[] Internal memory (no card) [] SD memory card

3.Zoom status

4.Voice memo

5.Battery condition

[		] Full battery power
[		] Medium battery power
[		] Low battery power
[		] No battery power

6.	Flash mode
[Blank] Automatic
[	] Red-eye Reduction
[	] Forced Flash
[	] Flash Off

7.Main focus area

8.Capture mode icon [Blank] Single

[] Continuous

[ AEB ] Auto Exposure Bracketing * In [SCN] mode, Night Portrait and

Fireworks can use single capture only.

9. Image size resolution [] 3264 x 2448

[] 2560 x 1920 [] 1600 x 1200 [] 640 x 480

10.Available number of shots

11.Image quality

[] Fine

[] Standard

[ ] Economy

12.Self-timer icon [ 10s] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec.

[ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.

13.Date and time

14.Slow shutter warning * Poor lighting conditions.

Images will be vulnerable to vibration.

15.Backlight correction

16.Focus setting

[Blank] Normal Auto Focus [ ] Macro Auto Focus

[ s ] Super Macro Auto Focus

[] Infinity

[MF] Manual Focus

* Adjust focus distance with the / buttons.

NOTE

zPressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display without icons.

zTo prevent a blurred image we recommend that you use a tripod for capturing images when slow shutter warning icon appears.

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For Photography modes: [P], [Tv], [Av], [M], [], []

1.Mode icon

2.Storage media

3.Zoom status

4.Voice memo

5.Battery condition

6.Flash mode

7.Histogram

8.Main focus area

9.Capture mode icon

10.Image resolution

11.Available number of shots

12.Image quality

13.Self-timer icon

14.Shutter speed / Aperture

* In [P], [] and [] modes, Shutter speed / Aperture icon appears at half shutter (S1) condition.

15.Slow shutter warning

16.[] Exposure compensation [] Backlight correction

17.Metering

[] Multi

[] Spot

[] Average

18.White balance

[Blank] Auto

[] Incandescent [ 1 ] Fluorescent 1

[ 2 ] Fluorescent 2 [] Day Light

[] Cloudy [] Manual

19.Focus setting

NOTE

zPressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display with icons and histogram, display without icons.

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For Photography modes: []

1.Mode icon

2.Storage media

3.Zoom status

4.Battery condition

5.Flash mode

6.White balance

7.Metering

8.Main focus area

9.[] Exposure compensation [] Backlight correction

10.Image resolution

11.Available number of shots

12.Image quality

13.Image to be captured indicator

14.Focus setting

15.Slow shutter warning

NOTE

zPressing the button changes the LCD display in the sequence of: display with icons, display without icons.

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For Video mode [ ]

1.Mode icon

2.Storage media

3.Zoom status

4.Battery condition

5.Video resolution

6.Available recording time/Elapsed time

7.Video quality

8.Self-timer icon

9.Date and time

10.White balance icon

11.Focus setting

Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback

1.Mode icon

2.File number

3.Folder number

4.Protect icon

5.Voice memo

6.DPOF icon

7.Storage media

Playback mode [ ]-Video playback

1.Video status bar

2.Elapsed time

3.File number

4.Folder number

5.Protect icon

6.Mode icon

7.Play mode

8.Sound off icon (When the button is pressed during video playback.)

9.Image quality

10.Image resolution

11.Frame rate

12.Storage media

13.Total recorded time

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.

Inserting and Removing the Battery

We highly recommend using the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (1250mAh, 3.7V) to realize the full capability of your camera. Charge the battery fully before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is

off before inserting or removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

1.Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2.Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its

label is facing to the rear side of the camera, and then insert the battery.

3.Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/SD memory card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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Charging the Battery

Using the AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as a power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting.

1.Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera.

2.Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.

The status LED flashes green when charging is started and lights green when charging is completed. The LED lights red when a charging error has occurred.

It is recommended to fully discharge the battery before recharging.

Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

NOTE

•This camera must be used with the specified AC power adapter. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

•Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery.

•The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

•When using the camera in cold conditions, keep the camera and battery warm by storing it in a warm place such as an interior pocket between shots.

•If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the battery power will not be disconnected.

•If you remove the battery, you have to insert the battery within 2 hours in order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.

Using an AC Power Adapter

Using an AC power adapter prevents the camera from automatically being powered off while transferring files to your computer.

Perform the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”.

NOTE

•Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the digital camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

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Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card

The digital camera comes with 32 MB of internal memory (approx. 26 MB for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so that you can store more files.

Inserting the SD memory card

1.Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2.Insert the SD memory card in the correct orientation shown.

Hold the SD memory card with its front side of the SD memory card (printed arrow) facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the card as far as it can go.

3.Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

Removing the SD memory card

Open the battery/SD memory card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD memory card and it will eject.

NOTE

•To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write-protected 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.

•Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it.

•To prevent the damage of an SD memory card, please turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD memory card. If inserting or removing the SD memory card with power on, the camera turns off automatically.

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Turning the Power On/Off

Load the battery or connect the AC power adapter to your camera.

Turning the power on

Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.

The power indicator lights on when the camera power is turned on.

When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that is currently selected.

Turning the power off

Press the POWER button to turn the power off.

NOTE

•The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a defined period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to the section “Auto OFF” in the Setup1 Menu for further details.

•When the power is turned on, it may take several seconds to charge the flash. While the flash is being charged, the status LED lights orange.

•The camera is not ready until the flash has charged. The camera is ready when the status LED is off.

Setting the Date and Time

The date/time needs to be set if/when:

Camera is turned on for the first time.

Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time.

When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

1.Slide the mode switch to [], and press the MENU button.

2.Select [Setup2] with the button.

3. Select [Date/Time] with the / buttons, and press the SET button.

The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.

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