d3500
Digital Camera
User Manual
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BEFORE YOU START
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Address: Palo Alto, CA 94304, USA
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FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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, includ
ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
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this product.
About this Manual
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to help you locate information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
Indicates precautions are to be taken while operat-
ing the camera.
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SAFETY NOTES
Safety notes for this camera
• Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid objects.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
• To prevent the camera from being damaged by moisture,
do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or on a
beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera,
causing possible damage to it.
• Do not use or store the camera in a hot environment or
under direct sunlight.
• Do not use or store the camera near a powerful magnetic
eld, for example near a magnet or transformer.
• Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
• Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a long
period time.
• Turn the camera off, remove the battery and the memory
card, and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally
comes in contact with the camera.
• When you take the camera from a cold place to a warmer
environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a
reasonable period of time before you turn it on.
• When you use the camera, remove the battery if it
overheats. Wait until the unit cools down.
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• Download your photos and remove the memory card
when you are going to store the camera for a long period
of time.
• Store the camera in a dry environment and place it on a
at surface when you are going to store the camera for a
long period of time.
• Before you remove the battery and memory card, the
camera should be turned off.
• When you clean the body of the camera, do not use
abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.
• Use the professional lens wiping cloth and dedicated
cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Safety notes for battery
• To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not drop
the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched
by the objects.
• Do not let the battery come in contact with metal objects
(including coins) to avoid short circuiting, discharging,
excessive heat, or possible leakage.
• Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
• Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep the
battery contacts dry.
• Do not heat the battery or throw it into a re to avoid a
possible explosion.
• Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in direct
sunlight.
• Only use the supplied battery.
• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery supplied with the camera
needs to be replaced, contact the retailer or the customer
service number listed in this manual.
• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery in this camera overheats
during charging, stop charging immediately and wait until
it cools down to resume charging.
• When the camera is stored for a long period of time,
remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not
accessible to the infants and children.
• In a colder environment, the performance of the battery
could be noticeably reduced.
• When you install the battery, install it according to the
positive and negative markings on the battery
compartment. Never force it into the battery
compartment.
Safety notes for memory card
• Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid objects
to avoid damaging it.
• Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the memory card.
• Do not expose the memory card to water. Always keep it
dry.
• Do not remove the memory card when the camera is
turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged.
• Do not directly edit the data on the memory card. Copy
the data to your PC before you edit them.
• When the camera is stored for a long period of time, be
sure to download your photos and remove the memory
card. Store it in a dry environment.
• Format the memory card using the camera before you
use it or insert a new one.
• We suggest buying only well-known, name brand memory
cards to ensure peak performance.
• Do not modify the name of the les or folders of the
memory card using your PC. Modifying the le names
may cause the les to not be recognized on the camera or
a possible error may occur.
• A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the folder
that is automatically generated on the SD card. Do not
store photos that are not taken using this camera in these
folders as the pictures cannot be recognized during the
playback.
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• When you insert a memory card, make sure the notch of
the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot.
Other Safety Notes
• Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off during
the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to
be written and the camera may not power on later.
• Do not hang the camera or strap around the neck of small
children.
• If the rechargeable Li-ion battery is used for the camera,
only charge it with the supplied battery charger.
• If battery uid leaks inside the camera, contact our
customer service department.
• If battery uid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin with
clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
• Disposal of used batteries should be carried out in ac
cordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.
• When using your camera on an airplane, observe the
relevant rules specied by the airline.
• Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the
LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels. These
pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the
camera, photos or video.
• Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid
environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning
cloth.
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• If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid crystal
comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a
dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid
crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with
clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid
crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical
attention.
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START .................................. 1
SAFETY NOTES ............................................ 2
CONTENTS .................................................... 5
GETTING READY .......................................... 9
Accessories Included ...................................................9
Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap ...............................10
Part Names ..................................................................11
Charging Battery ..........................................................14
Installing Battery and Memory Card ............................. 15
Turning Camera On and Off .........................................17
Symbol Description ......................................................17
Set your Language, Date/Time ....................................18
Set your Language, Date/Time after
the rst power-on ..................................................18
Resetting your Language ...................................... 18
Resetting Date/Time .............................................19
MODE OVERVIEW ........................................20
Display Setting .............................................................20
LCD Screen Display ..................................................... 21
Overview of the screen icons in
photo shooting mode ............................................21
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Movie Mode ..........................................................23
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode .....................................................24
Using the Mode Dial ..................................................... 25
Auto Mode .................................................................... 26
Manual Mode ..............................................................26
Shutter Priority .............................................................27
Auto Program Exposure ............................................... 27
Face Beautier .............................................................28
Panorama .....................................................................28
Aperture Priority ...........................................................30
Scene Mode (SCN) ......................................................30
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ....................................33
Custom Settings ........................................................... 35
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BASIC OPERATION ....................................... 36
Using the Zoom Function .............................................36
Focus Setting ...............................................................37
Macro Mode .................................................................37
Self-Timer Setting ......................................................... 38
Open Flash ...................................................................39
White Balance Setting .................................................. 40
Continuous Capture Setting .........................................41
EV Setting ....................................................................42
Exposure Compensation .......................................42
ISO ........................................................................ 43
Shutter Adjustment ................................................ 43
Aperture Adjustment .............................................44
Using Quick Recording ................................................44
i Button Function Menu ................................................45
PLAYBACK ..................................................... 46
Viewing Photos and Videos .......................................... 46
Thumbnail View ............................................................47
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ...............48
Slideshow ..................................................................... 49
Photos and Video Deletion ...........................................50
USING THE MENUS ...................................... 51
Photo Setup Menu .......................................................51
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .....................51
Size .......................................................................52
OIS ........................................................................ 52
Cont. AF ................................................................ 53
HDR ......................................................................53
Photo Shooting Setting Menu ......................................54
Quality ................................................................... 54
AF-Assist Beam ....................................................55
Digital Zoom .......................................................... 55
Date Imprint ..........................................................55
Quick Review ........................................................56
Custom Settings ....................................................56
Movie Menu ..................................................................57
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .....................57
Image Pixel ...........................................................58
VIS ........................................................................58
Movie Setting Menu .....................................................59
Digital Zoom .......................................................... 59
Playback Menu .............................................................60
HDR ......................................................................60
Red-Eye Reduction ............................................... 61
Rotate ...................................................................61
Resize ...................................................................62
Color Effect ...........................................................62
Playback Setting Menu ................................................63
Protect ...................................................................63
Delete ....................................................................64
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ........................65
Trim ....................................................................... 66
Setup Menu .................................................................. 67
Beep ......................................................................67
Power Saver .........................................................68
Language ..............................................................68
Zone ...................................................................... 69
Date/Time..............................................................69
File / Software ..............................................................69
Format Memory .....................................................69
Copy to Card ......................................................... 70
File Numbering ......................................................70
Reset .....................................................................71
FW Version ...........................................................71
CONNECTIONS ............................................. 72
Connecting to a Computer ...........................................72
Setting the USB Mode ..........................................72
Transferring les to your computer .......................72
Video System ...............................................................73
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ........................74
Supported HDMI Connections .....................................75
Connecting HDMI-Ready TV ................................75
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible
Printer ...........................................................................76
Setting the USB Mode ..........................................76
Connecting to your Printer ....................................77
Using the PictBridge Menu ...........................................78
Print (with Date) ....................................................78
Print (without Date) ...............................................79
Print Index ............................................................. 80
Print DPOF Images ............................................... 81
Exit ........................................................................81
APPENDICES ................................................82
Specications ...............................................................82
Prompts and Warning Messages .................................86
Troubleshooting ............................................................ 90
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GETTING READY
Te
ch Support Card
Qu
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ck Start Guid
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Accessories Included
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or
appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
Battery
USB Cable Tech Support Card
AC AdapterShoulder StrapRechargeable Lithium-Ion
Quick Start Guide Lens cap strap
Lens Cap
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Attaching the Lens Cap and Strap
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Part Names
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1 AF Assist Beam/Timer Indicator 11 Playback Button 21 Speaker
2 Flash Lamp 12 AF Button/Arrow Button (Up) 22 Zoom Toggle
3 Microphone 13 Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right) 23 Shutter Button
4 Lens 14
5 LCD Screen 15 Marco Button/Arrow Button (Left) 25 Fast Video Recording Button
6 Exposure Compensation Button 16 SET Button 26 Power Switch
7 Status Indicator 17 Strap Buckle 27 Mode Dial
8 i Button 18 USB Port 28 Battery Cover
9 Menu Button 19 HDMI Port 29 Tripod Receptacle
Display Button 20 Flash Button
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Delete Button/Self-Timer Button/
Arrow Button (Down)
24 Continuous Capture Button
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Charging Battery
Before you charge your battery, you should turn the camera
off and insert the battery.
1. Connect the camera and the power charger using the
supplied USB cable. (The plug shape of the power charger may vary depending on the country or region. The
actual item may vary from the drawing below).
2. Insert the plug of the power charger into the wall outlet to
charge the battery.
Power indicator
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The charger is for indoor use only.
After the battery is stored for a long period of time, use
the supplied power charger to charge the battery prior
to use.
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3. When the camera is turned off, you can also connect the
camera to your PC using a USB cable to charge the battery.
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Charging indicator:
Red: Charging
Green: Charging complete
To have maximum battery life, charge the battery for at
least 4 hours the rst time.
Charging the battery should only be done with the
camera in the "off" position.
Please charge the battery indoors between 0°C and
40°C.
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Installing Battery and Memory Card
1. Open the battery cover.
2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct
position as shown in the following diagram:
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OPEN
3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot as
shown in the diagram below:
Write protection buckle
The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not
included in all camera packaging. If you have to
purchase a memory card, select one with storage
capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure correct
data storage.
To remove your memory card, open the battery cover,
gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it
carefully.
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4. Close the battery cover.
Turning Camera On and Off
Symbol Description
Turn the power switch to turn on/off the camera.
Power Switch
In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used
throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is
to facilitate better understanding.
[Button name]： When one button on the camera
cannot be indicated by an icon, the
symbol [ ] is used to indicate it.
「Item properties」： The option properties in the camera
interface are indicated by the
symbol「 」.
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Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after the rst
power-on
1. When you turn the camera on for the rst time, the
language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language.
3. After you press the
the Date/Time settings screen appears.
4. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/Time to
be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.
5. Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the value for the
selected Date/Time.
6. Press the
snapshot screen appears.
button to conrm the selection,
button to conrm the time settings and the
Resetting your Language
After you set your language for the rst time, follow the
instructions below to reset your language.
1. Turn the camera on via the power switch.
2. Press the
select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
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, and press
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select「Language」
and press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language
and press the button to conrm.
6. Press the
button and the snapshot screen appears.
Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the rst time, follow the
instructions below to reset date and time.
1. Turn the camera on via the power switch.
2. Press the
select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select
and press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
5. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/Time to
be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM:dd HH:mm.
6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value for
your selected block. After you nish your settings, press
the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
, and press
「Date/Time」
7. Press the
appears.
button and the following snapshot screen
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DISP
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EV
1/50
F3.2 400
ISO
1234
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EV
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400
ISO
F3.2F3.2
MODE OVERVIEW
Display Setting
Press the
button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off.
Default Mode: Displays the camera parameters on screen
Grid: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
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Clean: Does not display any additional icons on screen
LCD Screen Display
1234
x3.5
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EV
1/50
400
ISO
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F3.2
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F3.2
Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode
1 Shooting Mode Icons
Auto Mode Manual Mode
Shutter Priority Program AE
Face Beautier
Aperture Priority
Custom Settings
Panorama Mode
Scene Mode
2 Macro Mode
3 Zoom Display (By turning the zoom lever)
4 Number of remaining shots
5 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory
6 Battery Status
7 Image Size
8 White Balance (Adjustable only in
9 Picture Color (Adjustable only in
Mode)
Mode)
10 Optical Imaging System
11 ISO Value (Adjustable only in
Mode)
12 Histogram
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13 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
(Adjustable only in Mode)
14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in
15 Aperture Value (Adjustable only in
16 Focus Frame
17 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
18 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
19 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
Object Tracking
20 Flash Mode
Force Off
Flash Auto
Force Flash
Slow Sync.
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Mode)
Mode)
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
21 Self-Timer
Self-timer Off
2 sec
10 sec
Smile
22 HDR (Adjustable only in
23 Continuous Shot
Single
Continuous Shot
3 shot
Time Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min)
Mode)
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode
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1 Movie Mode Icons
2 Macro Mode
3 Self-Timer
10 sec
4 Zoom Display (by turning the zoom lever)
5 Remaining Recording time
6 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory
7 Battery Status
8 Video Quality
9 Picture Color
10 VIS
11 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
12 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
13 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
14 AF Mode
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an
SDHC memory card be used. If you shoot video using
only the camera's internal memory, the end results may
have image jitter, noise and vastly shorter recording
times.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted. Digital
Zoom can be adusted to 4X (144X in total).
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode
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1 DPOF File
2 File Protection
3 Memory space (indicating the current number of photos
and total number of photos)
4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory
5 Battery Status
6 Zoom Magnication Area
7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zone
9 Shooting Date
10 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
11 Red-Eye Reduction
12 HDR
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Using the Mode Dial
This HP camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The
available modes are listed below:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto Mode
Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode.
Shutter Priority
Program AE
Face Beautier
Panorama Mode In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create panoramic photo.
Aperture priority
Scene Mode Choose from 24 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.
Movie Mode Record videos.
Custom Settings
In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and
environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.
Setting allows you to choose a specic shutter speed so the camera will adjust the aperture
automatically to ensure correct exposure.
Setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and
aperture automatically.
This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening touches and eye brightening
capabilities.
Allows you to choose a specic aperture and the camera will automatically adjust the shutter speed
to match it.
The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for
quick adjustment.
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Auto Mode
Manual Mode M
Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically optimizes
numerous camera settings to adjust your photos and videos
for the best possible results.
Follow these steps:
1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on.
2. Switch the Mode Dial to Auto Mode (
3. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the
Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
4. The LCD screen will show a green focus frame when the
subject is in focus.
5. Fully press the shutter button down to take pictures.
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When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set the aperture
and shutter speed manually.
1. Turn the Mode Dail to
congure settings.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment
setting.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.
4. Press the
shooting screen.
button to conrm the settings and enter the
and press the button to
Shutter Priority
S
Auto Program Exposure P
When (Shutter Priority) is selected, you can adjust the
shutter speed and EV value.The camera automatically sets
the aperture value based on the shutter speed value to get
the most appropriate exposure value.
1. Turn the mode dial to
congure settings.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment
item.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.
4 Press the
shooting screen.
button to conrm the settings and enter the
and press the button to
When (Program AE) mode is selected, you can adjust the
EV value and ISO value.
1. Turn the mode dail to
congure settings.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment
item.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.
4. Press the
shooting screen.
button to engage the settings and enter the
and press the button to
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Face Beautier
Panorama
In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust
camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to select Face Beautier Mode (
2. Press the
select .
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select Face Beautier
and press the button to conrm and return to photo
shooting mode.
Beautier Mode has 3 effects:
• Effect 1: Skin Beautifying
• Effect 2: Skin Beautifying + Eye Enlarging
• Effect 3: Skin Beautifying + Eye Enlarging + Eye
button and press the up/down button to
Brightening
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Panorama Mode allows you to create a panoramic picture.
The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture
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using the individual shots that you take.
Follow the steps below:
1. Turn the mode dial to the Panorama Mode. (
2. Press the arrow buttons to select a shooting direction.
(The right direction is used as default if you do not make
any choice.) 2 seconds later, the camera is ready to take
pictures. You can also press the button or half press
the shutter button to be ready to take pictures.
3. Compose the rst view of the panoramic picture on the
LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture the
image.
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4. When you nish shooting the rst photo, two target
icons will display on the LCD screen at left and right
sides. Move the camera to the right until the round target
icon is directly positioned over the square box. The box
will turn green when they overlap and the camera will
automatically take the next picture. Repeat the same
steps for additional shots. Up to 4 frames can be stitched
together.
5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press SET
button, the camera will splice the pictures automatically.
Press playback button to enter playback mode to see the
effect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will splice the pictures
automatically. Press playback button to enter playback
mode to see the effect.
After selecting Panorama mode, Flash, Self-timer,
Macro mode and Exposure Compensation can’t be
adjusted.
In the process of automatic panoramic shooting,
"Improper alignment. Please try again." shown on the
LCD screen means that the moving angle deviates
from the green baseline during camera moving which
leads to shooting failure, and you need to shoot again.
In Montage mode, up to 4 photos can be captured
when the image size is set at 3MP.
In the Panorama menu, you can set initial shooting
direction of left to right or right to left.
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Aperture Priority
Scene Mode (SCN)
When selecting A (Aperture Priority) mode, you can adjust
the aperture size and EV value. Selecting a large aperture
opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a blurry
background and foreground. A small aperture opening will
keep both the background and main object in clear focus.
1. Set the mode dial to A and press the
the Aperture Priority setting's menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment
item.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.
4. Press the
shooting screen.
button to conrm the settings and enter the
button to enter
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You can select an appropriate mode from the 24 scene
modes according to the type of environment you are shooting.
The camera then congures the most appropriate settings
automatically.
Turn the Mode Dial to the Scene Mode to enter the Scene
Mode menu. What the LCD screen displays is shown in the
screen shot below:
Press the arrow buttons to select a scene , and press the
button to conrm.
Scene Description
Auto Scene
Landscape
Sport
Beach
Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night
Scene Person, Auto.
For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not
recommended for shooting indoors.
For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.
Sunset
Fireworks
Night Landscape
Snow
Children
ID
Glass
Photo Frame
For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.
For reworks at night. Slower shutter speed is adjusted for brilliant images. The use of a tripod is
recommended.
For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended.
For snow scenes. Reproduce natural, clear white scenes.
Turns off ash automatically. Avoids disturbing subject, suitable for taking photos of children.
For shooting ID size photos. (It is recommended to print using 6-inch 4R (6X4) photographic
paper).
For objects behind transparent glass.
For adding interesting frame effects to the photo.
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Scene Description
Panning Shot
Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background.
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Text
Portrait
Fish Eye
Party
Indoor
Leaf
Museum
Night Portrait
Pet Mode-Dog
Pet Mode-Cat
Sketch
For taking pictures of text, documents or white boards.
Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their face.
For interesting sh eye effect.
Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the complicated lighting conditions.
For indoor settings. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.
For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.
For museums or ash-free areas. Retain color and reduce blur.
For portraits against night scenery.
Quickly identies a dog, capturing quick or unexpected movements.
Quickly identies a cat, capturing quick or unexpected movements.
For taking photos with pencil sketch effect.
Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)
In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different
environments intelligently and automatically select the best
scene and photo settings for you.
“ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes:
Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name
Landscape Mode Night Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
To use "ASCN":
1. Turn the Mode Dial to “SCN” and select “ASCN” mode.
2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The
optimum scene mode will be selected automatically.
3. Press the shutter button half-way down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down to take pictures.
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Mode Name Description
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode
Night Portrait
Backlit Portrait
Night Landscape Mode
Macro Mode
Auto Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and
blue colors.
Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces.
When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the
exposure for people and night scenes.
When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the
foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible.
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light.
To produce more detailed close-ups, ASCN will automatically engage the camera's Macro
Mode and automatically focus the lens.
The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible
pictures.
Custom Settings
The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and
parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment.
Follow the steps below:
1. Select any mode or scene mode to be stored.
2. Set your desired parameters in the current mode.
3. Press the
select , and press the button to enter the menu.
4. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow button select
Settings」and press the button or the right arrow
button to enter the menu.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
, and press the
「Custom
6. Select「Yes」to save or「No」to cancel.
7. Turn the mode dial to switch to the custom settings
( ).
8. The photo settings you store the last time are invoked.
The factory default settings are Program AE ( )and
other parameters.
Custom Settings only keep the photo shooting mode
and parameters you set the last time you used the
camera in this mode.
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BASIC OPERATION
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom functions:
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Toggle
of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking
pictures.
Zoom Toggle
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Zoom Indicator
When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital
Zoom, release and turn the zoom toggle to T to switch between the Optical zoom and Digital zoom.
Focus Setting
Macro Mode
In different photo shooting modes, you can select different
focus methods.
1. Press the up arrow button (
screen.
2. Press the left/right to select the following 3 modes:
Single-AF
Multi-AF
Object Tracking
3. Press the
menu.
Once enabled, Object Tracking will only work when
lens is focused on the object.
button to conrm the settings and exit the
) to display the settings
The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or
close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects
very close to the camera.
1. Press the left arrow button (
Menu.
2. Press the left/right to select the following 2 modes:
• Macro Off
• Macro On
3. Press the
menu.
Select this option to disable Macro.
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the
lens.
button to conrm the settings and exit the
) to enter the Marco
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Self-Timer Setting
Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The
camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 10 seconds
or by smile detection.
1. Press the down arrow button (
self-timer menu.
2. Press left/right to select the following 4 modes:
• Self-Timer - Off
Disables the Self-Timer.
• Self-Timer - 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the
Shutter Button is pressed.
) to enter the
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• Self-Timer - 10 sec
• Self-Timer - Smile
3. Press the
menu.
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the
Shutter Button is pressed.
Press the Shutter Button and a picture will be
taken immediately after a smile is detected.
button to conrm the settings and exit the
Open Flash
The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light or for
ll-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a subject with
pronounced shadows.
1. Press the Flash
2. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the Flash
Settings Menu.
Button to pop up the ash.
2
1
3. Press the left/right to select the following 6 modes:
• Force Off
• Flash Auto
• Force Flash
• Slow Sync.
• Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
• Red-Eye Reduction
4. Press the
option.
Flash is disabled.
Camera ash goes off automatically based on
existing light conditions.
The ash will engage with each shot even if
there is enough available light to take the photo
without ash.
This allows for night scenery photos that include
people in the foreground. The use of a tripod is
recommended when shooting with this setting.
Use this mode for slow synchro shots with redeye reduction.
The camera emits a brief pre-ash before the
picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.
button to conrm the settings and exit the
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White Balance Setting
The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color
temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most
accurate color reproduction.
Follow the steps below to set white balance of the camera:
1. Press
button to enter White Balance Menu.
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2. Press the left/right to select the following 8 modes:
• AWB
• Daylight
• Cloudy
• Fluorescent
• Fluorescent CWF
• Incandescent
• Manual WB (Fully press the shutter button to
• Color Temp. (1900K~10000K)
3. Press the
menu.
detect the white balance value)
Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the
K value; Press the Left arrow button to cancel
the K value.
button to conrm the settings and exit the
Continuous Capture Setting
Follow the steps below to congure the Continuous Shot
Settings:
1. Press the
2. Press the left/right to select the following 5 modes:
• Single
• Continuous Shot
to enter the Continuous Shot Menu.
Capture a single shot only.
• 3 shot
• Time-Lapse
3. Press the
menu.
Take pictures based on the preset interval
(30sec/1min/5min/10min).
button to conrm the settings and exit the
The ash is disabled in this mode in order to achieve
quick succession of shots.
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EV Setting
The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such
as EV adjustment, shutter, aperture, etc. Using the
appropriate function settings can improve your pictures.
To select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these
steps:
1. Press the
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the setting
options.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the option values.
4. Press
shooting mode.
button to display the settings screen.
button to complete the setting and enter
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Exposure Compensation
The exposure compensation feature allows you to adjust the
light exposure value to control the brightness of the image.
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV -2.0 to
EV+2.0.
ISO
The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the
camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene.
To improve the camera's sensor performance in darker
environments, a higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO
value is needed when shooting in brighter conditions.
Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will generally have more
noise than those taken at lower ISO settings.
The camera's ISO settings include: automatic, 64, 100, 200,
400, 800, 1600.
Shutter Adjustment
You can adjust the shutter speed value. Selecting a higher
shutter speed will capture fast moving objects more clearly.
Selecting a slower shutter speed will result in some motion
blur of moving objects.
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Aperture Adjustment
You can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of focus and show a
blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening
will keep both the background and main object in clear focus.
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Using Quick Recording
In shooting mode, press the Recording short cut button to
begin recording video.
After nishing, press the Recording short cut button or the
Shutter Button to stop and store the video. The camera will
return to shooting mode automatically.
i Button Function Menu
Mode:
The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color
effects.
1. Press the
Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color
Setting options.
There are 7 Image Color options in photo shooting
mode :
• Normal
• Vivid
• Retro
• Black and White
button to select the Image Color Setting
• Vignetting
• Salon
• Dreamy
There are 4 Image Color options in Movie Mode :
• Normal
• Vivid
• Retro
• Black and White
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PLAYBACK
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Viewing Photos and Videos
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD
screen:
1. After pressing the
taken will be displayed on the LCD screen.
2. Use the
3. To play a selected video clip, press the
During video playback, the operating instructions will appear
on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the
button to engage the following actions:
Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through
the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or
on the SD memory card.
the Movie Playback Mode.
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button, the last photo or video clip
button to enter
The function of each button during playback is described as
follows:
1 Increase Volume 4 Decrease
2 Pause 5 Rewind
3 Fast Forward
The function of each button during pause is described as
follows:
6 Back to the beginning
of the video
7 Play 10 Play video backward
8 Play video forward
Volume
9 Cancel playback
When playing a video, press the up/down arrow button to
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adjust the volume; when the volume reaches zero,
appears.
Thumbnail View
When in Playback Mode, rotate the zoom toggle counter
clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of
the photos and videos on the screen.
W Zoom Out T Zoom In
1. Use the Zoom Button to switch between 3x3, 4x4 and
Date Folder thumbnail display.
2. When a 3x3 or 4x4 thumbnail is displayed, press the ar
row buttons to select a picture or video clip to view.
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3 Press button to select continuous shooting playback
and date playback.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video clip to
view and press the button to restore it to the original
size.
The Date Folder is displayed in date order based on
camera's Date/Time Settings.
If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a movie
le is currently being displayed.
Press the button to restore a preview icon to its
original image size.
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
The Zoom Toggle can also be used during playback. This
allows you to magnify photos between 2x to 8x.
1. Press the
2. Press the left/right button to select a picture to be
zoomed in.
3. Rotate the Zoom Toggle clockwise to (
4. The magnication and range of the picture will be
displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen.
5. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select a part
of the image to be zoomed in.
6. Press the
scale.
Movie images cannot be magnied.
button to switch to Playback Mode.
) to zoom in.
button to return the image to its original
Slideshow
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a
slideshow.
1. Press
2. Press
3. Press the left/right button to select slideshow playing or
button to enter playback screen.
button to enter slide option.
「Cancel」 to return to the playback screen.
• Effect 1: interval 1sec, Melodious music
• Effect 2: interval 1sec, Enthusiastic music
• Effect 3: interval 1sec, Peaceful music
4. Press the
button to conrm the setting.
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Photos and Video Deletion
In playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to
select your photos and videos.
To delete photos or videos:
1. Press the
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the photos and
videos to be deleted.
3. Press the down arrow button (
screen is displayed.
button to switch to playback mode.
) and the deletion
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4. Press the up/down arrow button to select「Delete One」
or「Back」and press the button to conrm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 64 for instructions on deleting
more than one image at a time.
USING THE MENUS
Photo Setup Menu
Mode:
1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the
Photo Shooting Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Photo
Shooting Menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Photo
Shooting Menu to be set and press the button to
conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's eld
of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) targets the camera's
entire eld of view.
Spot metering targets a small area in the center of
•
the camera's eld of view.
Center metering targets a slightly larger area in the
•
center of the cameras eld of view.
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Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels. A
higher image resolution allows you to print that image in
larger sizes without degrading the image quality.
OIS
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake, low light or slow shutter speed.
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The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better
the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded
pixels lessen, you will be able to record more images
on a memory card.
Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments or when
using a slower shutter speed.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as
a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
Cont. AF
Set Cont. AF used when you take pictures.
HDR
Set HDR used when you take pictures.
There are 2 options:
• Off
• On
There are 2 options:
• Off
• On
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Photo Shooting Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press
the up/down button to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be
set and press the button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select your desired
language and press the button to conrm.
, and press the
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Quality
The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image
compression ratio.
There are three options for picture quality:
• Best
• Fine
• Normal
AF-Assist Beam
In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for
better focus.
Digital Zoom
Turn on or off the digital zoom.
Date Imprint
Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image.
• Off
Date
•
• Date / Time
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Quick Review
This option allows quick review of the photos immediately
after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD
screen based on the selected time.
Custom Settings
Custom Settings stores the current photo shooting mode and
its parameters. The stored mode and parameters are directly
invoked in Custom Settings mode.
There are 4 options:
• Off
• 1 sec
• 2 sec
• 3 sec
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There are 2 options:
• Yes
• No
Movie Menu
Mode:
1. Turn the mode dial, select the
button to enter the Movie Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Movie Menu
to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Movie Menu
to be set and press the button to conrm.
mode and press the
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's eld
of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) targets the camera's
•
entire eld of view.
Spot metering targets a small area in the center of
•
the camera's eld of view.
Center metering targets a slightly larger area in the
•
center of the cameras eld of view.
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Image Pixel
Set the image resolution used during video recording.
The speed requirements for reading and writing high image
pixel images to SD card are as follows:
VIS
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake,
low light and slow shutter speed.
Image
No.
Pixel
1 320x240 30 Class 2 Class 4
2 640x480 30 Class 2 Class 4
3 1280x720 15 Class 2 Class 4
4 1280x720 30 Class 2 Class 4
Recording time limit above 1280x720 30 fps format is
under 29 minutes.
When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended
periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate
heat. This is not a camera malfunction.
Frame Requirement Recommendation
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Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments or when
using a slower shutter speed.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as
a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
Movie Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Turn the Mode Dial and select
recording screen.
2. Press the
select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Select the items to be set and press the
right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and
press the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
to enter the video
button or the
Digital Zoom
Turn on or off the digital zoom.
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Playback Menu
Mode:
1. Press the
press button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the playback to
be set and press button to enter.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option and
press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
button to display the playback screen and
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HDR
With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed may be
corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights captured to
more accurately represent the actual scene.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to
select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select whether HDR is used.
4. After using the HDR function, the image will be saved as
a new le and the original le is still stored in the memory.
button, select the settings, and press
: HDR
: Cancel
Red-Eye Reduction
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to
select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select Touch-up or
「Cancel」 to return to the playback screen.
4. Press the
button, select the settings, and press
: Red-Eye Reduction
: Skin Soften
: Eye Brightening
: Eye Enlargement : Cancel
button to conrm the setting.
Rotate
You can use this setting to change the orientation of the
picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to
select the photos to be edited.
Press the button, select the settings, and press
2.
the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select the rotation direction or
「Cancel」 to return to the playback menu.
: Turn Right
: Turn Left
: Cancel
4. Press the
Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated.
The rotated picture le will replace the original photo.
button to conrm the setting.
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Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular
resolution and saves it as a new picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to
select the photos to be edited.
Press the button, select the settings and press the
2.
button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select
or「640X480」or select 「cancel」 to return to the playback menu.
「1024X768」
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to
select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select the corresonding menu
or 「Cancel」 to return to the playback screen.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
button, select the settings, and press
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Color Effect
This setting allows you to change the picture color effect. The
le is saved as a new photo and stored in memory together
with the original photo.
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: Cancel
: Vivid
: Retro
: Black and White
: Grainy
: Vignetting
: Salon
: Dreamy
Playback Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Press the
press the button, and press the up/down button to
select .
2. Press the
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be
set and press the button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
button to show the playback screen,
button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and
press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
Protect
To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally
erased, use this setting to lock one or all of the les.
To lock or unlock the photo and video les:
1. Press the up/down arrow button to select
press the button or right arrow button to enter the
sub-menu.
「Protect」and
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2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the sub-menu
and press the button or right arrow button to show the
settings screen.
There are 4 sub menus available:
• One: Lock the selected photo or video
if they are unprotected; unlock the
selected photo or video if they are
protected.
• Date Folder: Protect all photos in the Date Folder.
• All: Lock all photos or videos.
• Reset Settings: Cancel all locked photos or videos.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and
press the button to conrm.
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Delete
You can delete one or all photo/video les.
To delete photo or video les:
1. Press the up/down arrow button to select
press the button or right arrow button to enter the
submenu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the submenu
and press the button or right arrow button to show the
settings screen.
There are 3 sub menus available:
• One: Delete one photo or video.
• Date Folder: Delete all photos in the Date
Folder.
• All: Delete all photos or videos.
「Delete」and
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and
press the button to conrm.
The “ ” indicator means a le is protected. File
protection must be removed rst before a le can be
deleted.
Deleting les will cause DPOF settings to be reset.
When one photo in the Cont. Photo and Date Folders
is protected, it will be kept but any other photos will be
deleted.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select a group
of pictures that you would like to print and will save your
selection on the memory card so that you can use the SD
memory card to print without having to individually specify the
photos you want to print.
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Trim
The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as
new pictures.
1. Press the up/down arrow button to select
press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
2. Select
「Yes」to conrm trim. Select a part to be trimmed
using the zoom lever and arrow buttons to trim a photo.
「Trim」and
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3. Press the button and the「Save change?」prompt
appears. Select「 」to change and save the picture.
Select「 」to cancel changes and return to the trim
prompt screen.
The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again once it
has been clipped to 640X480.
Setup Menu
Mode :
1. Press the button in any mode and press the up/down
button to select .
2. Press the
3. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
button to enter the menu.
, and press the
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be
set and press the button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and
press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each
setting.
Beep
You can adjust the shutter tone, key tone, and the sounds for
timer shooting and power-on/off.
To change this setting:
1. Select the
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the tone type.
「beep」 settings in the Basic Settings Menu.
• Tone 1: Low
• Tone 2: Medium
• Tone 3: High
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3. Press the button or right arrow button to enter, press
the up/down arrow button to select a tone type and press
the button to conrm.
After you select a tone type in the Beep settings, the
shutter tone, key tone and the sounds for timer shooting and power-on/off will be changed together.
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Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum
possible running time for your camera's batteries. Follow the
steps below to turn the LCD screen and camera off
automatically after a consecutive period of inactivity.
1. Select
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option.
3. Press the button to conrm.
「Power Saver」in the basic settings menu. Press
the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
Language
Refer to the “Reset your language” section on page18.
Zone
The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips.
This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD
screen while you are abroad.
1. Select
2. Press the up/down to select the departure place (
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select a city located
「World Time」in the basic settings menu. The
World Time screen appears.
)
and destination ( ) elds.
in the same time zone as that of the eld. Press the
button to conrm settings.
Date/Time
Refer to the “Reset Date/Time” section on page19.
File / Software
Format Memory
Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in
the memory card and built-in memory, including protected
photo and movie les.
To use this setting:
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「No」and press the button to conrm.
5. If you select「Yes」the camera formats its memory.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「Format」and
「Yes」or
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Note that when you perform the Format Memory
function, it only formats the active memory. If an SD
memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active
and will be formatted. If there is no SD memory card,
the internal memory is active and the internal memory
will be formatted. Formatting the SD memory card will
not automatically format the internal memory.
Copy to Card
Use this setting to copy the les stored in the internal memory
to an SD memory card.
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
Card」and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「No」and press the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「Copy to
「Yes」or
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If there is no card available in the camera, this function
will not be displayed.
File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it
with a sequential number. You can use this to reset the le
numbering to 1.
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
Numbering」and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「No」and press the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「File
「Yes」or
Reset
Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory
default settings.
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「No」and press the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「Reset」and
「Yes」or
FW Version
Use this setting to view the current camera rmware version.
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
and press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. When there is a new rmware version in the SD card,
select「Yes」to update.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「FW Version」
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a Computer
You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy
(transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device.
Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a computer or a printer. The following steps will allow you to ensure
that the camera is correctly congured to connect with a PC.
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
press the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「USB」and
「PC」and
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Transferring les to your computer
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a
removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the
desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and
les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy
any typical folder or le.
Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer.
1. Make sure both the camera and computer are turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/
AV OUT port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB
port on your computer.
4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect the USB
cable according to the instructions specifying how to
safely remove USB devices.
Video System
Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC
or PAL.
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
and press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「PAL」and press the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「TV-System」
「NTSC」or
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The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL
to accommodate different regional TV standards. The
appropriate setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Note: The TV output will not display properly if an incorrect
video system is selected.
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Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode
This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye-Fi SD
Card. Upload the photos from the camera to the Internet
using the following steps:
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
「Off」and press the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「Eye-Fi」and
「On」or
Supported HDMI Connections
HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface), is a fully digital
audio/video transmission interface, through which
uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted.
Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces
conversion loss and improves image quality.
Connecting HDMI-Ready TV
1. Use a High-Denition output terminal cable (optional) to
connect your camera to an HDMI compliant TV.
2. The camera will be automatically detected by the TV.
3. After connecting via HDMI, the camera enters Playback
Mode.
Make sure the camera and the TV are both turned on
before connecting.
Refer to your TV instruction manual for information on
what resolution sizes it will support. The resolution and
output formats that are not supported will be grayed
out on the camera's LCD screen.
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
PictBridge technology allows printing of the
photos saved in the memory card by the printer.
To nd out if a printer is PictBridge
compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo
for specications. With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly to a PictBridge
compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the
need for a PC.
on the packaging or check the owner's manual
Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a
PC or a Printer, the following steps will ensure that the cam-
era is correctly congured to connect with a Printer.
1. Press the
select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select
button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select
press the button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
press the button to conrm.
button, press the up/down arrow button to
and press the
「USB」and
「Printer」and
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After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC mode
automatically from USB mode.
Connecting to your Printer
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB
port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on the
printer.
If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge compatible
printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD
screen.
The error message above will also appear if the USB
mode is set incorrectly, in which case you should
disconnect the USB cable, check the USB mode
settings, ensure that the Printer is turned on, and then
try connecting the USB cable again.
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Using the PictBridge Menu
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge Menu
will appear.
Press the up/down arrow button to select a menu item and
press the button or right arrow button to enter the item.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information
on each setting.
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Print (with Date)
If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date
and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you
take.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select
the screen as shown below appears.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select a photo to be
printed.
「Print (with Date)」and
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of
copies for the currently displayed photo.
4. Press the
button and the following screen will appear.
Print (without Date)
Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select
the screen as shown below appears.
「Print (without Date)」and
5. Select「Yes」and press the button to conrm;
select「Cancel」to cancel printing.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select a photo to be
printed.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of
copies for the currently displayed photo.
4. Press the
button and the following screen will appear.
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5. Select「Yes」and press the button to conrm;
select「Cancel」to cancel printing.
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Print Index
You can print all photos in the camera via this function.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select
screen as shown below appears.
2. Select「Yes」and press the button to conrm;
select「Cancel」to cancel printing.
「Print Index」and the
Print DPOF Images
To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section
on page 65.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select
the screen as shown below appears.
2. Select「Yes」and press the button to conrm;
select「Cancel」to cancel printing.
「Print DPOF Images」and
Exit
Select「Exit」to exit the PictBridge menu. At this time, the
message「Remove USB Cable!」appears on the screen.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
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APPENDICES
Specications
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Active Image Sensor Pixels 14.14 Megapixels
Total Image Sensor Pixels 14.48 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD]
Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 154.6mm (Tele)
[35mm lm equivalent] [24mm (Wide) — 864mm (Tele)]
F number F2.9 (Wide) — F5.7 (Tele)
Lens
Anti-Handshake Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 4x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 144x)
Lens Construction 14 groups 16 elements
Optical Zoom 36x
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 23.6in. ~ ∞ / 60cm ~ ∞,
(Tele) 86.6in. ~ ∞ / 290cm ~ ∞;
Macro: 0.4in. ~ ∞ / 5cm ~ ∞ (Wide Only)
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Number of
Recording
Pixels
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support
File Format
Shooting Modes
Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)
Photo Touch-up Red-Eye Reduction, Skin Soften, Eye Brightening, Eye Enlargement
HDR Yes
Panorama Capture
Still Image
Movie 1280×720(15/30fps), 640×480(30fps), 320×240(30fps)
Still Image Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie Movie Format: MOV (H.264), Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
Still Image Yes (Horizontal)
View Angle 0°~ 180°
14MP: 4320×3240, (3:2)12MP: 4320×2880, (16:9)10MP: 4320×2432,
8MP: 3264×2448, 5MP: 2592×1944, 3MP: 2048×1536, (16:9)2MP: 1920×1080,
0.3MP: 640×480
Yes
Auto, Program AE, Shutter Priority, Manual, Face Beautier, Panorama,
Aperture Priority, Movie, Custom Settings, Scene [Auto Scene, Landscape,
Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Snow, Children, ID, Glass,
Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Text, Portrait, Fish Eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf,
Museum, Night Portrait, Pet Mode-Dog, Pet Mode-Cat, Sketch]
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LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO64/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method
Exposure Metering Method
Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority
Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 4 Seconds (M/S: 30 Seconds)
Continuous Shooting Yes
Playback Modes
White Balance Control
Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, Face-Detection, AF Assist
Light (On/Off)
Articial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to
Center of Frame), Face AE
Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie, Date, Burst
Shooting
Zoom (Approx. 2x ~ 8x), Histogram Display
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent,
Manual, Color Temperature Setting (1900K ~ 10000K)
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Flash Method Manual Pop-up
Flash
Recording Media
Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-Language Support (25 Languages)
Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB), HDMI (Type D)
Power Rechargeable Li-ion Battery SKL-60, 3.7V 1100mAh, In-Camera Charging
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance) Approx. 210 Shots (Based on CIPA Standards)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0 ~ 40oC, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 110.7×66.2×76.7mm (Based on CIPA Standards)
Mass Approx. 412g (Body only)
Flash Modes
Shooting Range
Auto, Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Flash, No Flash, Slow Synchro, Red-Eye
Reduction + Slow Synchro
(Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 7.5m (ISO 800)
(Tele) Approx. 1.2m ~ 4.4m (ISO 800)
Internal Memory: Approx. 40MB
SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [Nonsupport MMC Card]
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Prompts and Warning Messages
Message Description Action
Warning! Battery exhausted.
Lens obstruction, Re-start
Camera.
Suggest using tripod.
Built-in memory error! An error occurs in interal memory.
Slow shutter is on: may easily
cause overexposure.
Improper alignment. Please try
again.
The camera battery is used up. It is a warning
indicating that the camera is going to shut down.
The lens is jammed or some foreign object is
preventing the lens from functioning properly.
When continuous exposure is enabled, this prompt
message is displayed when the photo shooting screen
is displayed for the rst time.
When the B shutter is on, the prompt appears on the
screen after you go back to the photo shooting screen.
The offset is too big for panorama shooting.
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Replace with new batteries.
The camera will shut down in 2
seconds.
Turn off the camera and restart it
to reset the lens.
The message will disappear after
2 seconds
Try shutting down the camera and
turning it on again. The message
will disappear after 2 seconds
The message will disappear after
2 seconds.
Retry taking the panoramic
picture. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.
Message Description Action
Image cannot be saved, improper
alignment. Please try again.
Firmware update failed.
Firmware version mismatch.
Warning! Do not turn off your
camera during update!
Remove USB Cable! Indicates that you can disconnect the USB cable.
Connection Failed! Failure to connect to your PC, printer, TV (with HDMI).
The saved panoramic pictures cannot be stitched.
The camera cannot be updated during the rmware
update process.
The rmware version does not match during the
rmware update process.
The message appears during the rmware update
process.
Retry taking the panoramic
picture. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.
The camera will shut down in 2
seconds.
The message will disappear after
2 seconds.
The message disappears after
the camera update and restart.
The message disappears after
you disconnect the USB cable.
Remove USB cable and retry
connection
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Message Description Action
Write Protect ! The SD card is locked.
Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full.
Memory Full ! Indicates that the camera memory is full. It disappears after 2 seconds.
Card Error !
Card is not formatted.
Slow access
Cannot write to SD card.
No Red-Eye Detected!
During power-on, the SD card cannot be
recognized or a read/write error occurs.
When an error occurs in the SD card, the
message "Not Formatted" appears.
When a SD card lower than Class 4 is used
to record a HD movie, the writting speed will
be slower and recording will not continue.
The photo shooting or video recording
has been interrupted so recording cannot
continue.
Red eyes have not been detected in the
image.
Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of
card to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after
2 seconds.
Replace SD card with another that has available
memory. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD
card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data
from the SD card to another storage, such as a
computer. Otherwise, all data will be erased after the
format. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD
card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data
from the SD card to another storage, such as a
computer. Otherwise, all data will be erased after the
format. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Replace SD card with a higher Class over 4. The
message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Turn off the camera. Then unload and reload the SD
card and turn on the camera to retry.
Also check if SD card is full or in a locked position.
The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Message Description Action
This image cannot be
edited.
Exceeded maximum
folder
number.
Too many pictures for
quick processing.
Unable to recognize
les.
No Picture!
No contiunous group
le.
Protected! Undeletable!
The le format does not support editing or
the edited le cannot be edited again.
This indicates that the SD card exceeded
the maximum number of folders (999). This
could cause a long read time during the
camera's power up.
During the playback by date, the images
exceed
specications so that it is not possible to
play by date.
The format of the le to be viewed is not
supported or the le is corrupted so it can-
not be properly read.
When you press the play button, no image
les exist in the camera or memory card.
When you switch from the playback mode
to continuous photo mode, there is no
contiunous group le.
The le is protected. The message appears
when you delete it.
The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
The message disappears after 2 seconds and the
camera returns to the normal playback mode.
This image message disappears only after the le is
deleted.
The message disappears 2 seconds later to return to
the photo shooting screen.
The message disappears after 2 seconds and the
camera returns to the normal playback mode.
Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of
card to UNLOCK. Place back into the camera and try
again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Camera does not turn on • The battery has been depleted.
• The battery is not inserted
correctly.
Camera turns off suddenly during
operation
The picture is blurred
• The batteries have been depleted. • Recharge the battery.
• appears when taking pictures.
• Recharge the battery.
• Correctly reinstall the battery.
• Turn on OIS feature.
Images and video les cannot be
saved
Images will not print from the
connected printer
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• The SD memory card is full.
• The memory card is locked.
• The camera is not connected to the
printer correctly.
• The printer is not PictBridge
compatible.
• The printer is out of paper or ink.
• The printer paper is jammed.
• Use another memory card or delete
unnecessary les.
• Unlock the memory card.
• Check the connection between the camera
and printer.
• Use a PictBridge compatible printer.
• Load paper into the printer or replace the ink
cartridge in the printer.
• Remove the jammed paper.
Problem Possible Causes Solution
Saving data to memory card is slow • Using a memory card below Class
4 may result in slower recording
times.
Cannot write to the memory card • The SD memory card has been
locked.
• The camera may experience
trouble recording HD movies to
SD cards with a rating lower than
Class 4.
Too many movies to process • The number of pictures or folders
in the SD memory card exceed the
specications, so the playback of
data folder can not be displayed.
• Use an SD card with write Class higher than
4 to improve performance
• Release the write lock of the memory card or
replace with another card.
• Use an SD card with write Class higher than
4 to improve performance
• Delete unwanted les.
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Customer Service Telephone Number:
For USA & Canada Service: Tel: +1-866-949-2624(Hours: 24 Hours/7 days a week)
For Europe Service: Tel: +33-965-281-845
For Asia Service: Tel: +866-2-26989910
For China Service: Tel: 400-800-8515
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