HDC-571E
5.0
2.48"
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.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15
of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could
be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Notice
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway
(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable
(USB, etc.) again.
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READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SD™ is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Product Information
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.
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, memory cards, cables, 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.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your camera.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off
and remove the batteries.
Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of
purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power
off and remove the batteries.
Continued use 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
the store of purchase.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow,
on the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing damage.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing the batteries might cause poisoning. If the batteries are accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
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Cautions
Load the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the
terminals.
Loading the batteries with their 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 batteries immediately after a long period of
continuous use.
The batteries become 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 batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety
Instructions and the notes described below:
Use only the specified batteries.
Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce
camera performance.
When you are using new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not
been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that passed the expiry date are
exception), it may affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to
maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the
batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The batteries may feel warm after a long period of continuous use of the camera or the
flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and not
a malfunction.
If the batteries are not to be used for a long period of time, remove them from the camera
to prevent leakage or corrosion and store them after no battery power is left. Stored for a
long time in a fully charged condition, their performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
We recommend charging the rechargeable batteries for 8 hours before the camera’s first
use.
Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Never use manganese batteries.
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CONTENTS
7 INTRODUCTION
7 Overview
7 Package Contents
8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR
CAMERA
8 Front View
9Rear View
10 LCD Monitor Display
12 GETTING STARTED
12 Preparation
13 Turning the Power On/Off
13 LED Indicators
14 Choosing the Language
14 Formatting the Memory Card or
Internal Memory
15 CAPTURE MODE
15 Capturing Images
15 Using the Zoom Function
16 Setting Focus
17 Setting the Scene Mode
18 Adjusting the Exposure (EV
Compensation)
19 VIDEO MODE
19 Recording Video Clips
20 Playing Back Video Clips
21 PLAYBACK MODE
21 Playing Back Still Images
22 Thumbnail Display
22 Slideshow Display
23 Protecting Images
24 DPOF Settings
25 Erasing Images
26 MENU OPTIONS
26 Capture Menu
28 Video Menu
29 Playback Menu
30 Setup Menu
32 TRANSFERRING FILES TO
YOUR COMPUTER
32 Downloading Your Files
33 EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
34 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC
CAMERA
34 Install the PC camera driver
35 SPECIFICATIONS
36 APPENDIX
36 Possible Number of Shots
37 Troubleshooting
38 Connecting to a PictBridge
Compliant Printer
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart
camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing
images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
Digital Camera
User’s manual
Software CD-ROM
USB cable
Camera strap
Camera pouch
2 x AAA size batteries
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD/SDHC memory card
Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Flash
4. Focus switch
Normal mode
Macro mode
5. Lens
6. Beeper
7. USB connector
8. Self-timer LED
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3
4
5
6
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8
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Rear View
9
1. LCD monitor
2. Status LED
3. OK OK button
Digtal Zoom button
4. Strap holder
5. 4-way control button
Up button
S
MENU Menu button
X
Right button
Flash button
T
Down button
MODE Mode button
W
Left button
Self-timer button
6. Playback button
1
2
3
4
5
6
8
7
7. Battery cover
8. SD/SDHC memory card slot
9. Tripod socket
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LCD Monitor Display
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ISO
200
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1. Mode indication
[ ] Auto Mode
[ ] Sport Mode
[ ] Night Mode
[ ] Portrait Mode
[ ] Landscape Mode
[ ] Backlight Mode
2. Flash mode
[ ] Auto Flash
[ ] Forced Flash
[ ] Flash Off
3. Battery condition
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
4. Storage media
[ ] Internal memory (no card)
[ ] SD/SDHC memory card
5. Image size resolution
[
10m]3648 x 2736 (FW interpolation)
[
8m]3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation)
[
5m]2560 x 1920
[
3m]2048 x 1536
[
1.3m]1280 x 960
[
VGA
]!640 x 480
6. Image quality
[
] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
7. Available number of shots
8. Main focus area
9. Self-timer icon
[
10s
] 10 sec.
[2s] 2 sec.
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10
ISO
ISO
200
200
+1/3
+1/3
10. ISO
[] Auto
[] 100
[] 200
11.
[]
Exposure compensation
12. Metering
[ ] Average
[] Spot
13. W.Balance
[
Blank
] Auto
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Tungsten
[ ] Fluorescent
14.Focus setting
[
Blank
] Normal
[] Macro
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Video mode [S]
![x]!-!
![x]!-!
VGA
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VGA
1. Mode icon
2. Available recording time
3. Main focus area
4. Battery condition
5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. Exposure compensation
8. W. Balance
9. Focus setting
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+1/3
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VGA
VGA
5
6
Playback mode
Still image playback
1 2
1. Play mode
2. Battery condition
3. Storage media
4. File number
3
5. Folder number
6. Protect icon
7. DPOF icon
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Playback mode
Video playback
3
41 2
1. Play mode
2. Mode icon
3. Total recorded time
4. Battery condition
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5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. File number
8. Folder number
9. Playback indicator
9 8
VGA
VGA
100-0001
100-0001
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Load the batteries with correct orientation as
shown.
4. Close the battery cover and make sure it is
locked securely.
5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
The camera has 16MB internal memory
(13.5MB available for image storage), but
you can load an SD/SDHC memory card
(SDHC memory card up to 4GB) to expand
the camera’s memory capacity.
Be sure to format the memory card with this
camera before its initial usage.
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an
SDHC memory card
the
SD/SDHC
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must
unlock the card
To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off
the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If
inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.
Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.
, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of
memory card) to “LOCK”.
/
SD/
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Turning the Power On/Off
Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.
Press the POWER button until the digital
still camera turns on.
To turn the power off, press the POWER
button again.
The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period
of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this
manual titled “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.
LED Indicators
Indicators State Description/Activity
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is powering up.
LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is ready to record
LED indicator Blinking green Reading/Writing files.
LED indicator Blinking green Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated.
images (or movies).
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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.
3. Select [Language] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
The Language setting screen will be
displayed.
4. Select the displayed language with the c / d
buttons, and press the OK button.
Format
Beep
Language
Auto Off
Sys. Reset
Light Freq.
HZ
Setup
Next Menu
On
English
3 Min.
Next Menu
50Hz
The setting will be stored.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images
and data.
1. Press the MENU button
2. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.
3. Select [Format] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
4. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the OK button.
Format
Beep
Language
Auto Off
Sys. Reset
Light Freq.
HZ
Format
Setup
Next Menu
On
English
3 Min.
Next Menu
50Hz
Cancel
Execute
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CAPTURE MODE
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.48" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you
compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the
focus frame.
3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
Using the Zoom Function
This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing the OK / button. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.
To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. To activate the digital zoom, press the OK /
button.
The status of digital magnification is
displayed on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter
button to capture the image.
The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x.
As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.
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Setting Focus
Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ]
macro or [ ] normal mode.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus
mode.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter
button.
The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:
Focus mode Description
Normal This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.
Macro Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is
zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as
60 cm.
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Setting the Scene Mode
You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 6 available
modes in this scene mode.
[ ] Auto: Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
[ ] Sport: Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving
[ ] Night: Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as
[ ] Portrait: Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes
[ ] Landscape: Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard
[ ] Backlight: Select this mode when you want to capture images as the
subjects.
night views.
the person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background.
sharpness and high saturation.
light comes from behind the object.
1. Press the MENU button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
2. Select [Scene Mode] with the S / T buttons,
then press the OK button.
3. Select the desired scene mode with the S / T
buttons, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the W button.
Size
Quality
Scene Mode
EV
Metering
W. Balance
Scene Mode
Capture
5M
Fine
Auto
+0.0
Average
Auto
Auto
Sport
Night
Portrait
Landscape
Backlight
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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)
You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this
mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast
(different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is
extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to
+2.0EV.
1. Press the MENU button.
The [Capture] or [Video] menu is
displayed.
2. Select [EV] with the S / T buttons, then press
the OK button.
3. Use S or T to set the range of EV
compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV,
then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the W button.
Effective Subjects and Set Values
+(positive) compensation -(negative) compensation
* Printed matter with black
text on whitish paper.
* Backlighting.
* Bright scenes or strong
reflected light such as ski
slopes.
* When the sky accounts for
a large area on the screen.
* People illuminated by a
spotlight, in particular,
against dark background.
* Printed matter with white
text on blackish paper.
* Weak reflecting bodies such
as evergreen trees or
darkish leaves
Size
Quality
Scene Mode
EV
Metering
W. Balance
EV
Ex.: In Camera Mode
* When the background is
bright and the subject is
dark.
* When subjects (people)
have a light source such
as the sun to their backs.
Capture
5M
Fine
Auto
+0.0
Average
Auto
+0.0
Backlight correction
(+1/3 EV, fixed)
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VIDEO MODE
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+1/3
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Recording Video Clips
This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA
(320 x 240) pixels.
1. Press the MODE button to set the camera
mode to [ ].
2. Compose the image.
3. Press the shutter button.
The recording of the video clip will start.
Pressing the shutter button one more time
will end the recording of the video clip.
The recording time depends on the
storage size and the subject of the
image to be recorded.
When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.
If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in
the!currently selected size, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video size lower
than the current one.
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VGA
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Playing Back Video Clips
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VGA
You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last image appears on the screen.
2. Select the desired video clip with the e / f
buttons.
3. Press the OK button.
A press of the f / e buttons during
playback allows fast forward play / fast
reverse play.
To stop video playback, press the d
button.
This stops playback and returns to the
start of the video clip.
To pause video playback, press the OK button.
This pauses video playback.
To cancel pause, press the OK button again.
Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.
This camera does not have a built-in speaker so that you can not play back sound with the
camera. To play the video clip back on your computer, you may use either Windows Media
Player or Apple “Quick Time Player”.
Quick Time basic player is available free of charge, compatible with Mac and Windows-computers
and can be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com. For help using Quick Time
Player usage, please refer to the Quick Time on-line help for more information.
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PLAYBACK MODE
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Playing Back Still Images
You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last image appears on the screen.
2. The images can be displayed in reverse or
forward sequence with the e / f buttons.
To view the previous image, press the e
button.
To view the next image, press the f button.
3. Press the OK / button to adjust the zoom
ratio. The magnification factor is displayed on
the LCD monitor.
4. To view different portion of the images,press the
c / d / e / f button to adjust the display area.
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2.0X
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100-0004
An [ ] icon is displayed with the video data.
The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 4 stages: 1.0x, 2.0x, 3.0x, and 4.0x).
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Thumbnail Display
This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last recorded image appears on the
LCD monitor.
2. Press the MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select [Thumbnail] with the c / d buttons,
then press the OK button.
Nine thumbnail images are displayed
simultaneously.
For recorded video clips, the [ ] video mode icon will be displayed.
4. Use the c / d / e / f button to move the cursor to select the image to be
displayed at regular size.
5. Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen.
Slideshow Display
The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in
order one image at a time.
1. Press the [ ]!button..
2. Press the MENU button.
The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select [Slide Show] with the c / d buttons,
then press the OK button.
4. Select the desired interval time with the c / d
buttons, and press the OK button.
The slideshow starts.
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
DPOF
Protect
Thumbnail
5. To stop the slide show during playback, press
the OK button.
The image is displayed on screen when you press the OK button.
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
5 sec.
10 sec.
Next Menu
The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show.
All still images in the folder are automatically played back.
Video files are displayed first frame image, and they are not played back.
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Protecting Images
Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.
1. Press the [ ]!button.
2. Select the image that you want to protect with
the e / f buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the c / d
buttons, and press the OK button.
[Single]: Protects the selected image or the
last image.
[All]: Protects all of the images.
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
DPOF
Protect
Thumbnail
Protect
[Select]: Select the image you want to
protect in thumbnail mode.
6. Select [Lock] with the c / d buttons, and press
the OK button.
Protection is applied to the image and the
camera returns to the previous menu mode.
The protect icon [y] is displayed with
protected images.
When [All] has been selected, [y] is
displayed with all the images.
Protect
Single
Canceling the Protection
To cancel protection for only one image, display
the image on which you want to remove the image
protection.
1. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons from the playback menu, and press the OK
button.
2. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
3. Select [Unlock] with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the
previous menu mode.
Single
All
Select
Lock
Unlock
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card or internal memory overrides protection, and erases all
images regardless of their protected status.
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DPOF Settings
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DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed
printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and
how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory
card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the
embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.
1. Press the [ ]!button.
2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF
with the e / f buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [DPOF] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
The DPOF setting screen is displayed.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons,
and press the OK button.
[Single]: Sets DPOF for each individual
image.
[All]: Sets DPOF for all images at once.
6. Select [Print Num] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
This displays the number of prints setting
screen.
7. Set the number of prints with the c / d
buttons, and press the OK button.
You can set up to 99 prints for each image.
This creates a file containing the DPOF
information, and when the operation is
finished, the screen returns to the
playback mode.
The DPOF icon [P] is displayed on each
image that has set up DPOF settings.
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
DPOF
Protect
Thumbnail
DPOF
DPOF
Single
Print Num
Single
All
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
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Erasing Images
Erasing single image / Erasing all images
1. Press the [ ]!button.
The last image will be displayed on the
screen.
2. Select the image you want to erase with the e
/ f buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Delete] with the c / d buttons and
press the OK button.
5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the c / d
buttons, and press the OK button.
[Single]: Erases the selected image or the
last image.
[All]: Erases all of the images except for
the protected images.
[Select]: Select the image you want to
erase in thumbnail mode.
6. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
To not erase, select [Cancel], and press
the OK button.
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
DPOF
Protect
Thumbnail
Delete
Single
All
Select
Delete
Delete This File?
Cancel
Execute
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image
number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists.
In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or
reassigned to another subsequently captured image.
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MENU OPTIONS
Capture Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.
Size
Quality
Scene Mode
EV
Metering
W. Balance
Capture
5M
Fine
Auto
+0.0
Average
Auto
ISO
Color
Saturation
Sharpness
Preview
Capture
Auto
Standard
High
Hard
On
1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to Camera.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Size
This sets the size of the image that will be captured.
* [10m] 10M (3648 x 2736 pixels) (FW interpolation)
* [8m] 8M (3264 x 2448 pixels) (FW interpolation)
* [5m] 5M (2560 x 1920 pixels)
* [3m] 3M (2048 x 1536 pixels)
* [1.3m] 1.3M (1280 x 960 pixels)
* [VGA] !VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
Quality
This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.
* [ ] Fine
* [ ] Standard
* [ ] Economy
Scene Mode
Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Scene Mode” for further details.
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EV
Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for
further details.
Metering
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
* [ o ] Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is
calculated.
* [ q ] Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the
exposure is calculated.
W. B al anc e
This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to
be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.
* [ Blank ] Auto
* [ ] Daylight
* [ ] Cloudy
* [ ] Tungsten
* [ ] Fluorescent
ISO
This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the
ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but
the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.
* Auto / 100 / 200
Color
This sets the color of the image that will be captured.
* Standard / Vivid / Sepia / B&W
Saturation
This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured.
* High / Normal / Low
Sharpness
This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured.
* Hard / Normal / Soft
Preview
This sets the preview interval when displaying the captured image on the screen
immediately after the image is captured.
* On / Off
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Video Menu
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.
Video
Size
EV
W. Balance
1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [ w ].
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Size
This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured.
* [VGA] 640 x 480
* [QVGA] 320 x 240
EV
Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for
further details.
W. B al anc e
Refer to section in this manual titled “W. Balance” in Capture Menu for further details.
VGA
+0.0
Auto
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Playback Menu
In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback.
Play
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
DPOF
Protect
Thumbnail
1. Press the [ ]!button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Delete
Refer to section in this manual titled “Erasing Images” for further details.
Copy to Card
Allows you to copy your files from the camera’s internal memory to an SD/SDHC
memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and
some files in internal memory.
* Cancel / Execute
Slide Show
Refer to section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.
DPOF
Refer to section in this manual titled “DPOF Settings” for further details.
Protect
Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.
Thumbnail
Refer to section in this manual titled “Thumbnail Display” for further details.
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
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Setup Menu
Set your camera’s operating environment.
Setup
Format
Beep
Language
Auto Off
Sys. Reset
Light Freq.
HZ
1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the [Setup^ menu with the f button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button to
enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the e button.
Format
Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.
Beep
This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's
buttons.
* On / Off
Language
Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details.
Auto Off
If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is
automatically turned off. This feature is useful for reducing battery usage.
1 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min. /Off
Next Menu
On
English
3 Min.
Next Menu
50Hz
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Sys. Reset
This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings.
* Cancel / Execute
Light Freq.
The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60Hz or 50Hz.
[60Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 60Hz
[50Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 50Hz
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR
COMPUTER
System Requirement
Windows Macintosh
Pentium 166 MHz or higher
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
128MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
Downloading Your Files
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an
available USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
USB terminal on the camera.
3. Select [PC] using the c / d buttons, and press
theOK button.
4. From the Windows desktop, double click on
“My Computer”.
5. Look for a new “removable disk” icon.
This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your camera.
Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
7. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.
Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.
8. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.
PowerPC G3/G4/G5
OS 9.0 or later
128MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on your desktop.
iPhoto may automatically launch.
Formatting the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card by computer (via USB connection)
as NTFS file system, the stored data will be automatically deleted by the camera.
Do not format the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card as NTFS file system.
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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life
with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes, updates
and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.
To install software:
1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.
The welcome screen appears.
2. Click the respective software name.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
For more information about the operation of the software, refer to its respective help documentation.
For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, please make sure to install and use the software in
“Administrator” mode.
The software is not supported on the Mac.
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USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA
Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the
camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as
below:
Microphone
Sound card
Speakers or headphones
Network or Internet connection
Install the PC camera driver
The PC-camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC
camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.
1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Item Description
Image sensor 1/2.5” CMOS sensor
Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels
Image resolution <Still image>
Recording media 16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage)
File format Image format: JPEG; video format: Motion JPEG
Lens F-no.: 3
Focus range Macro: 60 ~ 145 cm
Shutter speed 1 - 1/1000 sec.
LCD monitor 2.48” full color LTPS-TFT LCD (153.6K pixels)
Self-timer 10 sec delay, 2 sec delay
Exposure
compensation
White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO Auto, 100, 200
Interface USB connector
Power 2 x AAA size batteries
Dimensions Approx. 90 x 55 x 18 mm (without protruding parts)
Weight Approx. 82g (without batteries and memory card)
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
10M: 3648 x 2736 (FW interpolation),
8M: 3264 x 2448 (FW interpolation),
5M: 2560 x 1920, 3M: 2048 x 1536,
1.3M: 1280 x 960, VGA: 640 x 480
<Video clip>
VGA: 640 x 480 (24 fps), QVGA: 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 4GB) (optional)
Focus Length: 6.47 mm (equivalent to 39mm on a 35mm
camera)
Normal: 145 ~ infinity
-2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 1/3EV increments)
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APPENDIX
Possible Number of Shots
Possible number of shots (still image)
The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the
internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.
Size Quality
10
m
3648 x 2736
(FW
interpolation)
8
m
3264 x 2448
(FW
interpolation)
5
m
2560 x 1920
3
m
2048 x 1536
1.3
m
1280 x 960
VGA
640 x 480
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Fine
Standard
Economy
Internal
Memory
64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
3 21 43 88 178 333 667 1336
5 35 72 145 293 547 1097 2196
9 55 112 227 456 852 1707 3416
3 23 48 98 198 370 741 1485
6 39 80 162 326 608 1219 2440
10 61 125 252 507 947 1897 3796
4 28 57 117 235 440 883 1767
8 46 95 193 388 724 1451 2904
13 73 149 301 604 1128 2258 4518
7 44 91 183 369 689 1380 2762
13 73 150 302 607 1133 2268 4539
21 115 234 471 945 1763 3529 7061
21 115 234 472 946 1766 3535 7073
35 190 386 776 1556
55 297 601 1207 2421
88 466 941 1891 3790
145 766 1547 3107 6228
226 1193 2407 4834 9689
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)
Size
VGA
640 x 480
QVGA
320 x 240
The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the
shooting conditions and settings.
Internal
Memory
00:14 01:04 02:12 04:27 08:58 18:00 36:05:00 01:01:12
00:26 02:08 04:21 08:48 17:41 35:27:00 01:11:00 02:22:00
64MB 128MB 25 6MB 512MB 1GB 2GB
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
SD/SDHC memory card capacity
4GB
SDHC
2902
5808 11621
4515
9036 18078
7068
14144 28297
11612
23238 46489
18064 36148 72317
4GB
SDHC
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Troubleshooting
Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for
repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.
Symptom Cause
The power does not
come on.
The batteries or
camera feels warm.
The start-up screen
blinks after
powering up.
Even if I press the
shutter button, the
camera does not
shoot.
The camera cannot
focus.
Files cannot be
deleted.
Cannot download
images.
The batteries are not loaded. Load the batteries correctly.
The batteries are exhausted. Replace with a new set of
Long period of continuous use
of the camera or the flash.
The rechargable batteries
have reached their effective
life.
The shutter button is not
pressed all the way down.
The internal memory or
memory card does not have
any free capacity.
The flash is charging. Wait until the status LED turns
The memory card is
write-protected.
The lens is dirty. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth
The distance to the subject is
smaller than the effective range.
The file is protected. Cancel protection.
The memory card is
write-protected.
The free space on the hard
disk in your computer may be
insufficient.
Solutions / Corrective
Actions
batteries.
Replace with a new set of
rechargable batteries.
Press the shutter button all the
way down.
Insert a new memory card, or
delete unwanted files.
green.
Remove the write-protection.
or lens paper.
Get your subject within the
effective focus range.
Remove the write-protection.
Check whether the hard disk has
a space for running Windows,
and if the drive for loading image
files has a capacity at least that
of the memory card inserted in
the camera.
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant Printer
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions.
If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the
digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.
Connecting the camera to the printer
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your
camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the
USB port on the printer.
3. Select [Printer] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
USB
PC
Printer
PC Cam
Next Menu
Printing images
When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer and set to [Printer], the
PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.
1. Select the item you want to configure with the
c / d buttons, and press the OK button.
[Images]:! Select whether you want to print
specific image or all images. You may also
select printing number for specific image.
[Size]:! Select the desired paper size
according to the printer type.
[Layout]:! Select the desired printing layout
according to the printer type.
[Print]:! After all settings are configured,
select this item to start printing.
2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the
figure shown on the right hand side will appear.
Select [Select], [All] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button.
[Select]: Select to print one specific image.
[All]: Select to print all images.
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PictBridge
Images
Size
Layout
Print
Images
Select
All
Next Menu
Default
Default
Next Menu
Next Menu
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
Set: OK
3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the
Set: OK
Set: OK
figure shown on the right hand side will appear.
Select the image that you want to print with
the e / f buttons.
Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the
c / d buttons.
After selecting the desired image and printing
number, press the OK button to confirm.
Select
Print Num
00
100-0001
Set: OK
Set: OK
4. Select [Print] with the c / d buttons, and
press the OK button to start printing.
5. The printing starts and the figure shown on the
right hand side appears.
PictBridge
Images
Size
Layout
Print
PictBridge
The [COMPLETE] will be displayed
temporarily, reminding you that the printing
procedure is finished.
If a print error is detected, the [PRINT
ERROR] will be displayed.
The image printing may be failed if the power to the camera is cut off.
Next Menu
Default
Default
PRINTING...
Set: OK
Set: OK
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This Quick Start Guide is only for quick
reference. For more details on advanced
functions, you can refer to your user's manual.
Helpline Number:08704460806
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
1
1. Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Flash
4. Focus switch
[]Normal mode
[ ]Macro mode
5. Lens
6. Beeper
7. USB connector
8. Self-timer LED
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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Rear View
1
2
3
4
5
6
9
8
1. LCD monitor
2. Status LED
3. OK OK button
Digtal Zoom button
4. Strap holder
5. 4-way control button
Up button
S
MENU Menu button
X
Right button
Flash button
T
Down button
MODE
Mode button
W
Left button
Self-timer button
6. Playback button
7. Battery cover
8. SD/SDHC memory card slot
9. Tripod socket
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GETTING STARTED
Preparation
1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Load the batteries with correct orientation as shown.
4. Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked
securely.
5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).
The camera has 16MB internal memory (13.5MB
available for image storage), but you can load an
SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC memory card up
to 4GB) to expand the camera’s memory
capacity.
Be sure to format the memory card with this
camera before its initial usage.
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Turning the Power On/Off
Load the battery and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.
Press the POWER button until the digital still camera
turns on.
To turn the power off, press the POWER button
again.
Capturing Images
Your camera is equipped with a 2.48" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose
images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus
frame.
3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.
Setting the Scene Mode
You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 6 available
modes in this scene mode.
[ ] Auto: Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
[ ] Sport: Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving
[ ] Night: Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as
[ ] Portrait: Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes
[ ] Landscape: Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard
[ ] Backlight: Select this mode when you want to capture images as the
1. Press the MENU button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
2. Select [Scene Mode] with the S / T buttons, then press the OK button.
3. Select the desired scene mode with the S / T buttons, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the W button.
subjects.
night views.
the person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background.
sharpness and high saturation.
light comes from behind the object.
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Recording Video Clips
VGA
+1/3
59:59
00:11
100-0001
VGA
This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA (320
x 240) pixels.
1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode
to [ ].
2. Compose the image.
3. Press the shutter button.
The recording of the video clip will start.
Pressing the shutter button one more time will
end the recording of the video clip.
The recording time depends on the storage
size and the subject of the image to be
recorded.
+1/3
+1/3
59:59
59:59
VGA
VGA
Playing Back Video Clips
You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last image appears on the screen.
2. Select the desired video clip with the e / f buttons.
3. Press the OK button.
A press of the f / e buttons during playback
allows fast forward play / fast reverse play.
To stop video playback, press the d button.
This stops playback and returns to the
start of the video clip.
To pause video playback, press the OK button.
This pauses video playback.
To cancel pause, press the OK button again.
00:11
00:11
VGA
VGA
100-0001
100-0001
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Playing Back Still Images
100-0004
2.0X
You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.
1. Press the [ ] button.
The last image appears on the screen.
2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward
sequence with the e / f buttons.
To view the previous image, press the e button.
To view the next image, press the f button.
3. Press the OK / button to adjust the zoom ratio. The
magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
4. To view different portion of the images,press the c /
d / e / f button to adjust the display area.
2.0X
2.0X
100-0004
100-0004
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Erasing Images
Erasing single image / Erasing all images
1. Press the [ ]!button.
The last image will be displayed on the screen.
2. Select the image you want to erase with the e / f
buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Delete] with the c / d buttons and press the
OK button.
5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the c / d
buttons, and press the OK button.
[Single]: Erases the selected image or the
last image.
[All]: Erases all of the images except for the
protected images.
[Select]: Select the image you want to erase in
thumbnail mode.
6. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press
the OK button.
To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the OK
button.
Delete
Copy to Card
Slide Show
DPOF
Protect
Thumbnail
Delete
Single
All
Select
Delete
Delete This File?
Cancel
Execute
Play
Next Menu
Next Menu
3 sec.
Next Menu
Next Menu
Next Menu
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR
COMPUTER
System Requirement
Windows Macintosh
Pentium 166 MHz or higher
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
128MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
Downloading Your Files
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available
USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB
terminal on the camera.
3. Select [PC] using the c / d buttons, and press the
OK
button.
4. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My
Computer”.
5. Look for a new “removable disk” icon.
This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your camera.
Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.
6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
7. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.
Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.
8. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.
Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on your desktop. iPhoto
may automatically launch.
PowerPC G3/G4/G5
OS 9.0 or later
128MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
Available USB port
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HDC-571E Warranty
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