GFM CD-C500 C3GF User Manual

User Manual

CDC500C3GF

5MP Digital Camera

Table of contents

Introduction ................................................................................................... 3

Overview..................................................................................................3

Features................................................................................................... 3

Package contents..................................................................................... 4

Computer system requirement for windows ............................................. 4

Getting to know on your camera .............................................................. 5

Icons on your LCD.................................................................................... 6

Prepare your camera for using..................................................................... 7

Battery installation....................................................................................7

Installing SD Memory Card ...................................................................... 8

OSD in every mode................................................................................ 10

How to operate your camera .......................................................................11

Power on/off............................................................................................11

System setting up....................................................................................11

Camera Mode ........................................................................................ 18

Video Mode............................................................................................ 20

Playback Mode....................................................................................... 21

Software installation....................................................................................25

Install PhoTags Express......................................................................... 25

Browse CD............................................................................................. 28

Every thing you need to get the most from your photos......................... 28

Downloading photos...................................................................................30

Download photos directly from windows ................................................ 30

Download photos using PhoTags Express............................................. 31

Owner manual for PhoTags Express ......................................................... 36

Specifications.............................................................................................. 37

GFM Guarantee............................................................................................ 39

Introduction

Overview

Thanks for purchasing this digital camera. Everything you need to take quality photos is included with your camera. Please read this manual carefully first in order to get the most out of your digital camera.

Features

z Digital Video VGA&QVGA. z 8.0 Mega pixels camera with choice of 5 digital camera resolutions-

8M,5M,3M,1.3M,VGA.

z 2.0 inch Color LCD monitor z 4x digital zoom z Built-in SDRAM Memory z SD Memory Card Slot accepts SD/MMC cards. z Built-in flash z PhoTags Express software for managing and enhancing your photos,

printing, sending photos by e-mails and much more.

Package contents

z Camera z PhoTags Express CD z USB cable z User’s manual z Strap z Pouch z AC Adapter

● Li-ion Battery

Computer system requirement for windows

To be able to download photos to your PC you will need the following

minimum configuration:

z Pentium processor or above with Windows 98SE / 2000 / XP / Vista z 64MB RAM, 128MB free disk space or more z CD-ROM driver z Recommended screen resolution 1024x768 pixels or greater z 64K color or higher display adaptor

Getting to know on your camera

Icons on your LCD

our LCD

Battery power lever

Full battery power

Medium battery power

Low battery power

Photo quality

Economy

Standard

Fine

Mode Digital Zoom

Prepare your camera for using

Battery installation

Your camera requires lithium battery (3.7V). Insert the battery into the camera:

1. Slide the cover of the battery compartment open.

2. Please make sure that the correct battery is inserted with the correct polarity facing up.

3. Please refer to the diagram below for the correct insertion method.

4. Close battery door.

Note: 1. When the Low Battery icon is flashing o n the LC D screen, you need to charge your battery: a. Turn off your camera. b. Connect your camera to the PC correctly. c. The LED light will be on, it indicate the battery is charged. d. The battery is full charging when the LED light is off.

2. If you don’t intend to use your camera for an extended period,

remove the battery for safety.

Installing SD Memory Card

Your camera has a memory card slot that enables you to insert any SD compatible memory card. Adding a memory card will allow you to take more photos and videos before you have to transfer photos/videos to a PC. Photos and videos stored in this manner will not be lost regardless of any change in battery power.

1. Locate the Memory card slot( on the bottom of the camera) as illustrated below.

2. Insert the memory card into the slot, label side down and metal contacts up.

3. Push the card in until you feel it “click” into position. The top of the card

should be flush with the surface of the camera. A “C” icon will be display on the LCD screen. Indication that an external memory card is installed.

4. Once an external memory card is inserted in the camera all the images taken will be stored on the external memory card.

OSD in every mode

There are four modes in your camera: Camera mode, Video mode, Self timer mode and Play back mode. Camera mode: Video mode:

Self timer mode: Play back mode:

How to operate your camera

Power on/off

1. Press and hold the Power button to start the camera. The LCD will light up and the camera will sound a beep. It confirms that your camera is on and ready for using.

2. Press and hold the power button about 3 seconds to turn off the camera.

System setting up

Power on your camera, the camera will be in the camera mode, press M button to have some individual settings:

A. Capture menu

You can set image size, image quality, white balance and sharpness per your request. z Image Size There are 5 resolutions for choosing: VGA, 1.3M, 3M, 5M, 8M.

1. Press M button.

2. Select “Size” by pressing M button up/downward.

3. Press M button.

4. Press M button again to confirm your selection. Or press Flash/Exit button to exit the menu without any changing.

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