• The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice.
• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ
somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.
Copyright
• This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part
of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form,
without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 gener ates, 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 us er is encouraged to try to correct the
interference by one or more of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent
interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this
equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your
warranty and service agreement.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interfere nce.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
Trademark Recognition
Window 2000/XP/Vista/7 are registered tr ademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or
other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. All
other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademark s of their respective companies.
Safety and Handling Precau tions
Camera Information
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow t he ca mera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe the
product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
• Do not use the flash or LED Light near a person's eyes to prevent possible eye injury.
• To prevent you from falling over or resulting in traffic accident, please do not use the camera while
you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.
• Please handle t he camera strap with care, and never place the strap around the neck of an infa nt or
child. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.
• Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.
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Battery Information
• Power off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
• Use only the provided battery or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other
types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion battery i n this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the
battery incorrectly can cause damage to the product and in rare occasions possibly cause a n
explosion.
• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to feel
warm.
• Downl oad all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera
for a long period of time.
• The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to extend or retract properly.
Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery.
• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the
instructions.
• Please keep the batteries out of the reach of children to prevent from swallowing batteries, which
might cause poisoning.
Using this Menu
Symbols used in this manual are explained below:
This indicates useful information when using your camera.
This indicates important message that should be read before using the function.
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Introduction
Congratulations on your purchase of the new HP digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital photos is fast and easy with th is state-of-the-art smart camera.
System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements:
For Windows:
• Windows XP/Vista/Win7
• Processor: Pentium D 3.0GHz or above
• Memory : 1GB RAM (2G is recommended)
• HDD space: 300MB or above (10GB is recommend)
• 32bit color display monitor
• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C
• USB port and CD-ROM drive
For Macintosh:
• Power Mac G3 or later
• Mac OS 10.3X ~ 10.6 <Mass storage> or later
• Memory: 1GB or above
• USB port and CD-ROM drive
Main Features
• 16 megapixels resolution
• Up to 5X optical zoom and 5x digital zoom
• 2.7 inch color LCD monitor
• 64 MB internal flash mem ory with optional external SD/SDHC/SDXC card
• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB of SDHC card and to 64GB of SDXC card
• Easy-to-use button interface
• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow to review still imag es
• A/V output to view your images, videos and audio on your TV
• USB port to transfer images, videos and audio to your computer
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Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
Digital cameraRechargeable battery x 1 pcs USB cable
Wrist strapUSB adapter
(The type of plug may vary
depending on the country or
region)
Quick Start Guide
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Camera Views
Front View
1. Flash
2. Self-timer LED
3. Lens
4. Microphone
Back View
Top View
5. LCD monitor
6. LED indicator
7. Video Record button
8. Menu button
9. OK button/4-way
navigation control
10. Playback bu tton
11. Fn/Delete button
12. Zoom dial
13. Shutter button
14. Power button
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Bottom View
15. Battery/Memory card
compartment
16. Speaker
17. Tripod screw hole
Left/Right View
Camera Buttons
Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.
Button Description
18. USB/TV Out
19. Strap ring
Power Press the Power button to t urn the power on/off.
Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording audio clip.
In photo and movie mode, spin the zoom dial to left to zoom out, right to zoom in.
Zoom dial
Menu Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.
Fn/Delete
Playback Press to enable Playback mode or return Record mode.
Video Record
In Playback mode, spin to zoom in to magnify image or zoom out enter 9-image/calendar
thumbnails.
In Photo and Movie mode, press to enter function menu.
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.
Press to start/stop recording video.
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Navigation Control
The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allow you to access the various menus available from
the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from
your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:
1. To lock AE/AF, press and hold the AE/AF LOCK/Up button for 1 second, or half
press the shutter button then press the AE/AF LOCK/Up but ton in Photo Mode.
2. To unlock AE/AF by any one of the following ways:
AE/AF LOCK/Up
Press the AE/AF LOCK/Up button
Rotate the zoom control
Press the MENU/Fn/Playback/Movie/Power button to launch another function
3. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Macro options. (Auto Focus, Super Macro,
Pan Focus, Infinity and Manual Focus)
Macro/Left
Flash/Down
2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.
3. In Playback movie mode, press to rewind video playback.
4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.
1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options.
(Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync and Forced Off)
2. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
Continuous
Shooting/Right
OK
1. Press to scroll through Continuous Shooting options. (Off, Burst, Speedy Burst
and AEB)
2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.
3. In playback Movie mode, press to forward video playback.
4. In Menu, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through the menu
selections.
1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
2. In Playback Movie/Audio mode, press to start video or audio playback.
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Camera Memory
Internal memory
Your camera is equipped with 64MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to 37MB. If there is no
memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all photos, videos and audio clips recorded are
automatically stored in the internal memory.
External storage
Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a maximum capacity
of 32GB. Then also supports SDXC cards with a maximum capacity of 64GB. If there is a storage card
inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all photos, videos and audio clips in the
external storage card. The icon
indicates the camera is using SD card.
Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please
check the card's specifications and take the camera with you.
Getting Started
Attach the Camera Strap
Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card compartment.
Please read "Battery Information" on page 4 before inserting/removing
1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery.
2. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment at
the bottom of the camera.
3. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal
facing inside the camera with correct orientation as shown.
the battery.
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4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment.
Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD, SDHC or SDXC
memory cards.
1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at
the bottom of the camera.
2. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory card slot
with the metallic part facing the back side of the camera.
3. Push the SD/SDHC/SDXC car d into the memory slot until it
clicks into place.
4. Close and lock the Battery/memory card compartment.
To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC card
1. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment.
2. Gently push the card until it pops out.
3. Pull out the card carefully.
Windows 2000/XP are not support SDXC card (exFAT format). But in Windows XP
(Service Pack 2 or 3 do), you can download exFAT patch update to support SDXC
card.
Charging the Battery by USB
In other way charging the battery, you can use the USB cable to connect the camera with PC or USB
adapter.
1. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown.
2. Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it
into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly for
charging.
• When the battery is charging, the LED indicator flashes.
• When the battery is
fully charged, the LED indicator
turns off.
•
If the batter y is defective or unable to charge
properly, the LED indicator flashes rapidly
.
• When the camera charges without the battery inside,
the LED indicator turns off.
• It's recommended not to operate the camera when charging.
Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.
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Turning the Power On and Off
There are two ways to power on the camera:
• Press the Power button, and the startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled.
The lens will extend and the camera is ready to take photos or record video.
• Press the Playback button, and the camera is in Playback mode. The zoom lens is not extended.
To power off the camera, press the Power button.
Initial Settings
When you power on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your
camera. First is the setup of language menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be
displayed on the LCD monitor.
Setting the Language
1. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections.
2. Select a language, and then press OK to apply.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the selections.
2. Press Up/Down key on the navigation control
3. Press OK to apply.
to change the value for the date and time.
4. If necessary, press
Now, you are ready to start taking photos and videos.
to close the menu.
Holding down Up/Down key on the navigation control to change the values
continuously.
Modes
Your camera has three modes:
Record Mode
This is the default mode while you power on the camera every time. You are able to take photos and
record audio clips in this mode.
Playback mode
Press the Playback buttonafter the camera is turned on to view and edit captured photos or
playback videos and audio clips. The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this
mode.
Video Record mode
Press the Video Record buttonafter the camera is start/stop recor ding video in this mode.
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Using the LCD monitor
The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of
your photo or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD.
LCD Monitor Layout
Photo Mode Screen Layout
No.ItemDescription
1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode.
2 FlashIndicates flash settings.
3 Self-timer/BurstIndicates drive mode settings.
4 Zoom indicatorDisplays zoom.
5 Shots remainingIndicates the remaining shots available.
6 BatteryIndicates estimated battery level.
7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.
8 Wind Cut Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
9 Video resolutionIndicates Video resolution.
Indicates the current lighting is not enough and the camera is shaking, which
10 Shake warning
11 Date stampIndicates date stamp is enabled.
12 StabilizerIndicates stabilizer functi on is enabled.
13 HistogramGraphic display of Brightness.
14 ISODisplays ISO settings.
15 Focus areaIndicates focus area.
16 Shutter speedDisplays shutter speed settings.
17 Aperture valueDisplays aperture settings.
18 SharpnessDisplays sharpness settings.
19 SaturationDisplays saturation settings.
20 ContrastDisplays contrast settings.
21 ExposureDisplays exposure settings.
22 FocusIndicates focus is enabled.
23 Face trackingIndicates face tracking is enabled.
24 White balanceDisplays white balance settings.
25 MeteringDisplays metering settings.
26 QualityDisplays quality settings.
27 Photo sizeDisplays photo size settings.
may cause the captured photo to be blurred. If the shake warning appears,
you can still capture photos. However, enabling the Stabilizer in the setup
menu or using a tripod may reduce the blurring of your photos.
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Video Record Mode Screen Layout
Recording Layout
No.ItemDescription
1 Key indicator Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button
2 Recorded time Displays recorded time.
3 Recording status Indicates recording status.
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Playback Mode Screen Layout
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.
Playback mode display of still images:
No.ItemDescription
1 Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2 ProtectIndicates file is protected.
3 Voice memoIndicates voice memo is attached.
4 Button introIndicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.
5 File no./Total no.Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.
6 BatteryIndicates estimated battery level.
7 Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
Recording
8
information
9 DPOFIndicates the file is marked for printing.
10 Image SizeDisplays the image size settings.
Displays recording information of the file.
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Playback mode of videos:
No.ItemDescription
1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.
2 Protect Indicates file is protected.
3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video.
4 Button intro
5 File no./Total no.
6 Battery Indicates estimated battery level.
7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
8 Recording date & time Displays the date and time of the video clip.
9 Video size In dicates th e size of the video clip.
10 Volume Indicates the volume while playing.
11 Video length Display the total length of the video clip.
12 Played time Indicates the played time of the video.
13 Playing status Displays playing status.
Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio
file.
Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage
card.
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Playback mode of audio clips:
No.ItemDescription
1 Playback modeIndicates playback mode.
2 ProtectIndicates file is protected.
3 Button introIndicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.
4 File no./Total no.Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.
5 BatteryIndicates estimated battery level.
6 Storage mediaIndicates used storage memory.
Recording
7
information
8 Volume Indicates volume settings.
9 Audio length Display the total length of the audio clip.
10 Played time Indicates played time.
11 Playing status Displays playing status.
Displays recording information of the file.
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Recording Photos, Videos and Voices
Taking Photos
Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your photos. Taking photos with
your camera is very simple.
1. Power on the camera by pressing the Power button.
2. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor.
See illustration on the right.
3. Pressing the Shutter button down halfway automatically
focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the Shutter button down fully captures the photos.
When the shake warning icon
steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize
the camera to reduce blurred images.
appears, hold the camera
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Setting the Zoom Control
Using a combination of 5 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to
25 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged
(zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Please refer to "Setting the Digital Zoom"
on page 39 on how to setup digital zoom.
To adjust the optical zoom:
1. Spin the Zoom dial to zoom in or zoom out an image.
2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD monitor.
Zoom dial
1. Spin the dial clockwise (right) to zoom in.
2. Spin the dial counterclockwise (left) to zoom out.
To adjust the digital zoom:
1. Activate digital zoom. See "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 39.
2. Spin the Zoom dial clockwise/counterclockwise optically zooms in/out to the maximum until it
stops.
3. Release the Zoom dial.
Optical zoom 1X to 5X Digital zoom 1x to 5x
Digital zoom is not activated in recording videos
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Using Flash
When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Down button to get correct exposure.
This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.
To activate Flash:
• Press the Flash/Down button on your camera repeatedly until your
desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:
Auto Flash. The flash fires automatically whenever extra
lighting is needed.
Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce the
red-eye effect.
Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the Shutter
button regardless of lighting conditions.
Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow shutter speed.
Forced off. The flash is turned off.
• Flash function is only available in shooting photos but not available in Burst and
AEB modes.
Flash/Down button
Setting the Focus Mode
This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a photo or a video clip.
To set the Focus mode
• Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower
left corner of the LCD monitor.
Macro/Left button
Your camera supports the five focus modes:
Auto Focus. With AF, th e came ra wi ll focus o n the sub ject
automatically.
Super Macro. This mode is designed for close-up
photography. When Super Macro is set, the focus cannot be
adjusted until Super Macro is canceled.
Pan Focus. The focus of this mode is in the maximum
Depth of Field (DOF), not designing for close-up photography.
Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on
distant objects.
Manual Focus. With manual focus, you can adjust the
focus distance from 30cm to 100cm by press Up/Down button.
Press OK button to lock the focus and exit the adjusting screen.
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Setting Continuous Shooting
This function allows users to set the continuous shooting mode.
It's only available in shooting photos. Press Right button to
launch the Continuous Shooting menu options, and then press
Left/Right button to select the desired option.
IconItemDescription
Off Disable the continuous shooting function.
Burst
Speedy Burst
AEB
Full press and hold the shutter button to take a continuous shooting until
release the shutter button or memory card is full.
Captures 30 images in a shot when the Shutter button is pressed.
Auto set Image size to 4:3 VGA only.
Full press the shutter button to bracketing takes 3 continuous photos with
1/3 EV in the following order: Standard exposure, underexposure and
overexposure.
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Using the Function Menu
Press the Fn/Delete button in Record mode (except Voice Recording) will bring up the Function
Menu with most common features for photos and videos.
Press the Fn/Delete button of your camera to launch the Function Menu.
Press the Fn/Delete button again to close the menu.
Menu Options
• The Menu bar displays the current status
of your camera settings. Only the available
functions for the settings are shown as
icon on the menu bar.
• The available options for each item on the
menu bar are shown in the Menu options.
• Use the 4-way navigation control to move
through the menu selections then press
the OK button to save and apply changes.
• Press Menu button or Fn/Delete button
to cancel selecting and close Function
Menu.
My Mode
1. The My Mode function displays the 5 most recent modes
used in order. When you move through the different
modes in the menu options, the items on the menu bar
changes synchronously to the corresponding available
settings.
2. Auto mode is fixed in the first of Menu options.
Menu bar
Aspect Ratio
The Aspect Ratio function is used to set the width to height
ratio of a photo. Display available remaining shots in help text
synchronously while selecting different options.
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Photo Size
The Photo Size function is used to set the resolution before
you capture the photo. Changing the Photo Size affects the
number of photos that can be stored in your memory card.
The higher the resolution, the more memory space is
required.
The table below shows the Photo Size values for photos when selecting Asp ect ratio 4:3.
IconPixel SizePrinting Size Suggestion
4608 x 3456 A2 Size
3264 x 2448 A3 Size
2560 x 1920 A4 Size
2048 x 1536 A5 size
640 x 480 E-mail
The table below shows the Photo Size values for photos when selecting Asp ect ratio 3:2.
IconPixel SizePrinting Size Suggestion
4608 x 3072 8" x 12"
3264 x 2176 6" x 9"
2560 x 1696 5" x 7"
2048 x 1360 4" x 6"
640 x 424 E-mail
The table below shows the Photo Size values for photos when selecting Aspect ratio 16:9.
IconPixel SizePrinting Size Suggestion
4608 x 2592 HDTV
3264 x 1832 HDTV
2560 x 1440 HDTV
2048 x 1152 HDTV
640 x 360 E-mail
The table below shows the Photo Size values for photos when selecting Asp ect ratio 1:1.
IconPixel SizePrinting Size Suggestion
4000 x 4000 Square Composition
2832 x 2832 Square Composition
2240 x 2240 Square Composition
1728 x 1728 Square Composition
480 x 480 E-mail
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EV Compensation
Photos can be captured with the overall scene intentionally
made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a
suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained
in circumstances where the difference in brightness between
the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or
when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within
the scene. Available for still images only.
• To adjust EV settings, press the 4-way navigation control
to increase/decrease the value. As you adjust the
settings, the LCD monitor synchronously displays the
image applying the EV settings. Press the OK button to
save and apply changes.
White Balance
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.
• As you move through the selection, you can see the
preview on the LCD monitor synchronously.
IconItemDescription
Auto White
Balance
The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.
Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions.
Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.
Tungsten
Ideally used for indoor photos with tungsten or halogen lighting without a
flash.
Fluorescent 1 Ideally used for indoor photos with bluish fluorescent lighting conditions.
Fluorescent 2 Ideally used for indoor photos with reddish fluorescent lighting conditi ons.
Used when light source cannot be specified.
Custom
Press the Shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust the
appropriate white balance setting according to the environment.
ISO
This sets the sensitivity for capturing photos. 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 photo will appear.
• Us e a higher ISO setting in dim conditions and a lower
ISO setting in brighter conditions.
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Metering
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.
IconItemDescription
Multi The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.
Center
Spot
Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but give s greater weight
to the subject matter at the center.
A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the
exposure is calculated.
Color Mode
The Color Mode function applies different colors or tones for a
more artistic effect on the photos or videos.
• As you move through the selectio n, t he prev iew on the
LCD monitor changes synchronously.
IconItemDescription
Off The camera records normally.
Vivid
Sepia Photos are captured in sepia tones.
Color Accent (Red) Retains red tone while the rest of the scene becomes black and white.
Color Accent (Green) Retains green tone while the rest of the scene becomes black and white.
Color Accent (Blue) Retains blue tone while the rest of the scene becomes black and white.
B&W Photos are captured in black and white.
Vivid Red
Vivid Green
Vivid Blue
The camera captures the photo with more contrast and saturation
emphasizing on the bold colors.
Captured photo becomes reddish. Ideally used to take photos of flowers
and cars to make them more vivid.
Captured photo becomes greenish. Ideally used to take photos of
mountains and lawns to make them more vivid
Captured photo becomes bluish. Ideally used to take photos of the sky
and the ocean to make them look more vivid.
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Art Effect
This function applies different art effect on the photos or
videos. When you select options by pressing the left or right
side of the 4-way navigation control, the preview result will
show on the LCD monitor.
IconItemDescription
Off Disable the art effect function.
Fisheye Lens This feature captures images with fisheye lens effects.
Miniature Effect
Painting This feature captures photos with painting effects.
Sketch This feature captures photos with sketch effects.
Blur the parts of photo to make the scene looks like a miniature scale
model. It is recommended to capture from a high angle to simulate the
miniature effect.
Recording Videos
You can record videos with the camera, the available
recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card
and the video resolution. Videos can be recorded until the
maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the
length of a single video may be limited (the limitation depends
on the camera model).
1. Press the Video Record button to start recording.
2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take.
3. Use the Zoom dial to zoom in and zoom out an image.
4. To pause recording, press Up on the navigation contr ol.
5. To continue recording, press Up on the navigation control
again.
6. To stop recording, press the Video Record button.
• When the camera stop recording due to reaching maximum capacity (4GB) for a
single video, simply press
• The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.
again to continue recording.
• Digital zoom is not available while recording a video.
• Sound will not be recorded when zooming in or out.
• Power save mode is not available in video recording or pause recording.
Photo In Video (PIV) function
While recording a video, you can capture photos by full pressing the shutter button without stopping the
video recording.
Once a photo is captured, an icon
maximum number of shots, the icon and number are turned into red, but the video recording is still
continuing.
The PIV feature only applicable to video size: 720p30 and VGAp30.
and the number of shots will be kept on screen. If it reaches the
• When the video size is 720p (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 1280x720
resolution.
• When the video size is VGA (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 640x480 resolution.
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Settings of Recording Videos
Press Fn/Delete button to enable video setting menu before recording a video.
Video Resolution Size
The Video Resolution Size function appears only in Video
Resolution mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and
quality of movie clips.
The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings.
IconItemDescription
720p30 For watching in HDTV.*
VGAp30 Better video quality.
720p30 (Painting) Recording video with painting effect.*
• The options with "*" are only available when a SDHC class4 or class6 card is
inserted. Gray the options and disallow the cursor move on them if disabled.
• The Continuous AF feature would be fixed at "On" and can't be changed if set
720p30 (Painting).
• The camera will automatically stop recording when the recording time is over 29
minutes or the file size is over 4 GB.
Setting Wind Cut
This feature reduces wind noise during video recording.
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Using the Record Menu
If you are in Photo Mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your
camera.
When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu
selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.
Record Menu
The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other
capture settings.
To go to Record Menu:
Turn on the camera by pressing Power button.
1. Press
to launch the Record Menu.
2. Use The 4-way Navigation Control to move through
the menu
3. To select an item, pres s OK button.
4. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation
control.
5. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.
Setting the Scene Mode
By simply selecting one of the following 30 modes, you can
capture the photo or record the audio with the most appropriate
settings.
1. From the Record Menu, press to select Scene Mode.
2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and activate the selected
scene mode.
The table below shows the available scene mode settings.
Icon ItemDescription
Auto
The simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted
automatically.
Program
Intelligent Scene
Portrait
The camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter
speed and aperture values.
The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically switches to
the appropriate scene mode.
Focus on portraits and soften the background to give the image a sense
of depth. Enhance natural skin tones.
Landscape This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views.
Sunset This feature enhances the red hue for recording sunset images.
Backlight
This feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by
changing the metering.
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Kids This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids.
Night Scene This feature is used to capture images with night scenery background.
Stylish
Fireworks
Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes.
Sports This feature captures photos in high speed motion.
Party This feature is used for wedding or indoor party settings.
Candlelight This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.
Night Portrait
Soft Skin This feature enhances skin tone thus facial skin appears smooth.
Flowing Water This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.
This feature is used to capture images with over-saturated colors ,
off-kilter exposure or blurring.
For shooting firework displays in vivid colors. It's recommended to use a
tripod.
This feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or dark
background.
Food
Building This feature enhances the edges of captured photos.
Text
Foliage This feature boosts the saturation of greens to give a rich color to foliage.
Auction
Smile Capture
Blink Detection
Pre-composition
This feature is used to capture food photos. The increased saturation in
this mode makes the captured photo more enticing.
This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used when
capturing text photos.
This feature combines up to 4 shots into a single image and provides 4
patterns to select for usage of auction.
This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture. When
smiles are detected, it continuously captures the photo.
This feature detects if the subject blinked an eye when the photo is
captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not.
This feature captures an photo temporarily as a reference. Full press
shutter after referring the s u bject to the reference point.
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This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture portraits
photos without the help of others. When two or more faces are detected,
Love Portrait
Self Portrait
D-Lighting This feature enhances the shadow and highlight details of a photo.
Voice REC This mode is used to record audio clips.
AF is activated and the camera begins a 2 second countdown. If the faces
have not moved during the countdown, the camera will automatically
capture photos without pressing the Shutter button.
This feature set zoom to wide end. When one or more faces are detected,
AF is activated and the camera begins a count down. If the faces have not
moved during the count down, the camera will automatically capture
photos.
After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec., will be added to the forefront in My Mode of Function Menu. In the Menu Options, the Auto mode is fixed and the other 5 items can display
the most recent used modes. See "Using the Function Menu" on page 22.
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Using Intelligent Scene
This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great photos even without basic knowledge of
photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically
recognizes 11 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro, Text, Snow, Backlight, Backlig ht
Portrait, Night Scene, Night Portrait and Foliage - and selects the ideal settings.
Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the shooting
conditions, this icon changes to show the detected scene mode.
To activate Intelligent Scene
1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.
2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
3. The camera detects the shooting conditions
and switches to an appropriate scene mode.
4. Half press the Shutter button to focus the
subject. The frame turns green to indicate
focus is set.
5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.
Using Kids Mode
Tactically, kids are the most difficult to photograph. They tend
to be highly animated and can be a real challenge to make
them pay attention for more than just a second or two. To
capture a great moment for your kids, just keep the camera in
kid mode. The mode provides higher shutter speed and
always focuses on moving subject.
The camera changed to Landscape mode
automatically.
Using Sports Mode
When you need a series of sports motion photos, such as a golf swing, or try to capture the images of a
flying hummingbird/butterfly, be sure to switch the scene mode to sports mode. This mode provides
shutter in Burst speed (Keep shooting images long as the Shutter button is pressed) which allows you to
capture a sequence of pictures that are frames apart clearly. The default setting of Sports Mode is Off,
please enable the function first before capture the photos.
Make sure you have plenty of memory in your memory card as you will need it when you start
shooting.
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Using Party Mode
Let the Party mode on! It can be difficult to get everyone on a party. While you have the whole gang
together, take a group or family portrait. You’ll miss fewer shots, and have more time to focus on enjoying
the party.
Using Soft Skin mode
When the soft skin mode is activated, it makes wrinkles and lines look less conspicuous, while preserving
resolution in areas of the picture outside of the skin. The camera detects skin color area, such as the face
and processes the photo to make the skin appear smooth.
Using Food Mode
How to share your dining experiences and comments of
interesting widgets on your blog by close-up photos? Just get
the camera and set the scene with food mode. This mode
features on macro focus and auto flash designed for close-up
photography.
Macro focus and Auto Flash are
enabled by using Food mode.
Using Foliage Mode
A scenic photo, such as a garden or forest scene, that full of dull green colors is boring. In foliage mode,
the greens, blues, are brilliantly enhanced making scenic pictures pop out with bright color.
Using Stylish Mode
The Stylish mode applies the following effects on the photo:
1. Over-saturated colors
2. Off-kilter exposure
3. Blurring
4. Darkening around the edges of photo
Original
Stylish
When you active Stylish mode , you can select Stylish settings (Stylish 1, Stylish 2, Stylish 3,
Stylish 4) in Color mode under Function menu. The Stylish settings also support Video Record
mode.
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Using Auction Mode
It’s hard and wastes a lot of time to combine several photos by software. Select Auction mode and choose
a pattern, then take a few shots from different angle. The camera composes a combined image in lower
resolution suited to online posting.
1. Select Auction mode from Scene mode menu.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to choose a pattern.
3. Press the OK button to start shooting.
4. Frame the subject and press the Shutter button to take
the first shot.
5. Press OK but ton to continue the seco nd shot.
6. Or, press Menu button to cancel the process.
7. Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled with photos.
8. Press OK button to sa ve the composed image.
9. Or, press Menu button to cancel the process.
10. The camera save the photo memory.
11. Use USB cable or memory card reader (Please refer to
"Connecting the Camera to a PC" on page 60) to transfer
the image to PC and upload it to website.
Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow
The photo is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only.
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Using Smile Capture Mode
Smile capture mode detects every smile all the time and performs Automatic Focus (AF) to capture a pho to
without pressing Shutter button.
Follow the instructions to get a Happy photo by Smile
Capture Mode:
1. Select Smile capture mode from scene menu.
2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.
3. When a smile is detected, the white focus frame turns
green to denote camera shutter and take a shot
automatically.
Using Pre-composition Mode
Asking someone in the crowd to take a picture for you often leads to disappointment. Use this mode to
help improve the results.
Pre-composition helps you get the background you want, even
if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you.
Basically, Pre-composition is a two-step process.
1. Compose the background you want and press the Shutter button (full press), which causes 1/3 of semi-transparent
image of the background to remain on the LCD monitor.
Press Menu button to cancel the semi-transparent
temporarily image.
2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your
original pre-composed background, telling him/her to
compose the photo by using the 1/3 semi-transparent
screen image as a guide.
3. Move your position until photographer confirm your whole
or half body in the frame and in the right place.
4. Press the Shutter button. Camera stores the photo
produced by this step only.
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Using Love Portrait
Want to take a good photo when there are just two of you? All you have to do is hold the camera and show
your smiles together.
When two or more faces are detected, AF is activated and the camera begins a 2 seco nd countdown. If
the faces have not moved during the countdown, the camera will automatically capture photos without
pressing the Shutter button.
Using Self Portrait
When you are the one taking the picture for yourse lf, then self portrait mode is necessary besides the
tripod. With your long arm’s help, the camera begin face tracking in self portrait mode. When one or more
faces are detected, AF is activated and the camera begins a 2 second countdown. If the faces have not
moved during the countdown, the camera will automatically capture photos without pressing the Shutter
button.
Tips to make a great shape by self portrait photography:
• Lean in towards the camera to reduce double chin.
• Angle your body and bend your arms to look slimmer.
• Keep your shoulders back.
Using D-Lighting Mode
Active D-Lighting mode preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photos with natural contrast.
Use for high contrast scenes, for example, when photographing brightly light outdoor scenery through a
door/window, or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. With this feature, the adjustment of
contrast is accomplished in-camera and requires no additional post-processing for the bulk of photos.
Using Voice Recording
1. From the Scene menu, select Voice REC. The Voice
Recording screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
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Setting the Self-timer
Your camera features a Self-timer which can be set in the
Self-timer function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer allows
you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets
you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in
recording photos. The Self-timer setting is automatically set to
off when you turn off the camera.
To set the Self-timer
1. From the Record menu, select Self-timer.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
The table below shows the available Self-timer settings.
IconItemDescription
Off Captures a photo without time delay.
10 Sec. Sets a 10-second delay to capture photo after pressing the Shutter button.
2 Sec. Sets a 2-second delay to capture photo after pressing the Shutter button.
Performs delay and capture twice:
Double
• Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the photo.
• Performs another 2-second delay then captures the photo again.
Setting the AF Area
AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the
area on which the camera focuses.
To set AF Area
1. From the Record menu, select AF Area.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
The table below shows the available AF area settings.
IconItemDescription
Face Priority
The camera automatically detects faces. Up to 10 faces can be detected at
the same time.
Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.
Center The focus area is fixed on the center.
Tracking AF
The camera will focus the subject as it moves and keep it continually in
focus automatically.
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Setting Sharpne s s
This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of
your photos.
To set Sharpness
1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
The table below shows the available Sharpness settings.
IconItemDescription
HighSharpens the image.
Normal Normal sharpness.
Low Softens the image.
Setting Saturation
The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in
your photos. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and
a lower saturation setting for more natural tones.
To set Saturation
1. From the Record menu, sele ct Saturation.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
The table below shows the available Saturation settings.
IconItemDescription
HighEnhance the saturation.
Normal Normal saturation.
Low Reduce the saturation.
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Setting Contrast
This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos.
To set Contrast
1. From the Record menu, select Contrast.
2. Use the 4 -way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
IconItemDescription
HighEnhance the contrast
Normal Normal contrast
Low Reduce the contrast
Setting Quality
This setting allows you to choose the quality (c ompression) le vel
at which the photo is captured. The quality determines the
amount of compression applied to your photos. Fine quality
would give you the best images with sharper details and less
compression. However, the higher the quality, the more
memory space is required in your memory card.
IconItemDescription
Superfine 3x compression rate.
Fine 7x compression rate.
Normal 12x compression rate.
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Setting the Digital Zoom
This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera.
Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first.
When the zoom scale exceeds 5x, the camera uses digital
zoom.
To set Digita l Zoom
1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.
IconItemDescription
Intelligent Zoom
Standard Zoom
Off Uses the optical zoom only.
Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This feature is
available for photos only.
Enlarges all photo sizes up to a maximum of 5x in preview, but the image
quality deteriorates.
• Digital Zoom is not available in Face tracking on, Video Recording, and Voice
Recording modes.
• The maximum Intelligent zoom scale varies depending on the photo type and
resolution.
Setting the Date Stamp
The date of recording can be printed directly on the photos. This
function must be activated before the photo is captured. Once
date and time are stamped on a photo, they can no longer be
edited or deleted.
Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows:
• Available for photos only.
• May slow down AEB/ Burst mode when Date Stamp is
enabled in AEB/ Burst mode.
• In vertical or rotated photos, the date and time on your
images still appear horizontally.
To set Date Stamp
1. From the Record menu, select Date Stamp.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
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Setting Auto Review
The Auto Review function lets you view the captured photo
right after shooting it.
If Auto review is On, the camera will display the captured
image for 1 second on the LCD monitor.
To set Auto Review
1. From the Record menu, select Auto Review.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
Setting Grid Line
The Grid Line function will show a framing grid on preview
for taking pictures. Available settings are: On, Off.
The configuration of Grid Line will be changed with different
aspect ratio.
Setting Stabilizer
This function allows you to prevent blurred photos caused by
shaking.
1. Enable the Stabilizer under the Record Menu.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply cha nges.
Continuous AF
This function allows you to record video with auto focus
method.
1. Enable the Cont inuous AF under the Record Menu.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
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Zoom
Use this feature to enable/disable the zoom control in video
recording. When this feature is turned on, voice during lens
zooming would not be recorded.
1. Enable the Zoom under the Record Menu.
2. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the
selections.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
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Playback
You can playback the photos, video and audio clips on the LCD monitor.
Viewing in Single Navigation
The Single navigation mode displays the photo one by one on the LCD monitor. To view
photos/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below.
1. Press the Playback button
2. The LCD monitor displays an photo. To understand the icons and other information on the screen,
please see "Photo Mode Screen Layout" on page 13.
Photo Video Audio Clip
3. Use t h e 4-way navigation control to view next/previous photo/video/audio.
4. To play a video or audio clip, press the OK button. See "Playing Videos" on page 43 and "Playing
Voice Recording" on page 44 for more details.
on the camera.
Viewing Thumbnails
This function allows you to view 9-thumbnail photos or by calendar mode on the LCD monitor at the same
time. Searching numerous photos is much easier then single view navigation.
To set 9-images mode
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Spin the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) once to ente r 9-images mode.
3. Use the navigation contr ols to move through the items.
4. Press the OK button to select the photo and view it normally.
Scroll bar.
If scroll bars appear, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled.
Thumbnail view
To set calendar mode
1. Press the Playback button on the ca mera.
2. Spin the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) twice to view
thumbnails in calendar mode.
3. Use the navigation contr ols to move through the items.
4. Press the OK button to select an image and view it
normally.
In calendar mode:
• The first file (Including photo, video, audio and error file) recorded on each date
appears on the screen.
• Spin the Zoom dial clockwise (right) would back to 9-images mode.
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Thumbnail icons:
When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or
recording.
IconTypeDescription
Voice Record Ind i cates a voice recording file.
File Error
Indicates an error file.
Zooming photos
The zoom view function works with photos only.
• In normal view, spin the Zoom dial clockwise(right)
repeatedly until the desired zoom view.
• The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the
image is zoomed in.
• You can zoom to view an image of up to 12X.
• Use the navigation controls to view the zoomed photo.
• Press the Menu button to close zoom view.
Playing Videos
1. Press the Playback butto n on the camera.
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved
images. A video clip has a video icon displayed on screen.
3. Press the OK button to play the video.
4. During playback, press and hold Left/Right key on the
navigation control to fast forward or rewind the video.
The camera supports forward and rewind speed of up to
4x.
5. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume.
Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin
counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.
6. Press the 4-way Navigation Control Up key to pause
playback. Press the 4-way Navigation Control Up key
again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain
on screen, but
7. To forward or rewind the video frame by frame, press the
4-way Navigation Control Up key
then press the 4-way Navi ga t i on Control Left/Right
key.
8. Press the 4-way Navigation Control Down key to stop
the playback. The LCD monitor displays the video frame
image in Single navigation mode.
• The play info, except the icon , will be displayed when the video is paused,
during REW/FF or frame by frame modes
• Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or during REW/FF modes.
will become .
to pause playback,
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Using Video Edit
T
g
When a video clip is paused, press the Fn/Delete button to enter Video Edit mode. An Edit Panel displayed in
the lower left corner of the screen while the time bar and video length display in the bottom of the screen.
Star Point
End Point
Preview
Save
Return
Edit Panel
Set Start/End point
1. Press Up/Down key on the navigation controlto
select
beginning of the video;
the video to set end point.
to set start point to trim the
to trim the end of
Video Length
ime Bar
2. Press Left/Right key on the navigation
control to move
interval. The video len
more than 2 seconds.
on each 1/30 second
th must be at least
3. Select the
and press OK to exit Video
the video clip.
to preview or to save
4. Select
Edit mode and return to the paused time
whether the Start/End point is set or not.
The edited v ideo clip w ill be s av ed as a sepa r ate file that can be per fo rmed v ideo edit
again.
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Playing Voice Recording
1. Press the P layback button on the camera.
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved
photos. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD
monitor displays the screen layout of Audio clips. See
picture on the right.
3. Press the OK button to play the voice recording.
4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume.
Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin
counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.
5. Press Up key on the navigation control to pause playback.
Press Up key on the navigation control again to resume.
When paused, the play info will remain on screen except
.
6. Press Down key on the navigation control to stop the
playback. The LCD monitor displays the image in Single
navigation mode.
Volume cannot be adjusted during Pause mode.
Playing Voice Memo
Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured photo. See "Voice Memo" on page 51 on
how to record voice memo.
1. Press the Playback button
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll thro ugh the saved
photos. A photo file with voice memo has a voice memo
icon located on the top center of the LCD monitor. See
picture on the right.
3. Press the OK button to play the voice recording.
4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume.
Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin
counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.
5. Press Up key on the navigation control to pause playback.
Press Up key on the navigation control again to resume.
When paused, the play info will remain on screen except
.
6. Press Down ke y on the navigation control to stop the
playback. The LCD monitor displays the photo in Single
navigation mo de.
on the camera.
Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.
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Deleting a Photo/Video/Audio
There are two ways to delete a photo/video/audio:
• Using the Delete button.
• Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See "Delete" on page 46.
Using the Delete Button
Use the Fn/Delete button on your camera to delete a photo/video/audio clip.
1. Press the P layback button
2. View photos/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode.
3. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll the
display.
4. When the desired photo/video/audio clip is displayed on
the LCD monitor, press the Fn/Delete button.
5. A confirmation selection appears on screen.
6. Select Delete.
7. Press the OK button to delete.
8. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete
another file, use Left/Right key on the navigation control
to scroll through the photos/videos/audio clips. Then,
repeat steps 6 to 7.
9. To close the Delete function and go back to the single
navigation mode, select Cancel.
on the camera.
Locked files cannot be deleted at any time. When you try to delete a locked file, the
camera displays "File Locked" message on the LCD monitor.
Playback Menu
The Playback menu allows you to edit photos, record voice memo, and setup playback settings.
To go to Playback Menu:
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.
3. Use Up/Down key on the navigation control to move
through the menu selections.
4. To select a menu, press Right key on the navigation
control or the OK button.
5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigati on
control.
6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.
Delete
The Delete function allows removing unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card.
Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. See "Protect" on page 48.
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To delete a photo/video/audio clip:
1. From the Playback menu, select Delete.
2. The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Available select settings:
• Single. Select one file to delete.
• V o ice Only. Delete only the attached voice memo,
not voice clips. The photo is still retained in the
memory.
• Multi. Select multiple files to delete at the same
time.
• All. Delete all files.
To delete a single file:
1. Select Single in the Delete submenu, the photos are
displayed on the LCD monitor in single navigation mode.
2. Use Left/R ight key on the navigation control to scroll the
display.
3. When the desired photo/video/audio clip is displayed on
the LCD monitor, select Delete.
4. Press the OK button to delete.
5. The next photo is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete
another file, use Left/Right key on the navigation control
to scroll through the photos/videos/audio clips. Repeat
steps 3 to 4.
6. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu,
select Cancel.
To delete attached voice memo:
1. Press the Playback butto n on the camera.
2. View photos/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode.
3. Use Left/R ight key on the navigation control to scroll until
the desired photo with voice memo is displayed on the
screen.
4. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.
5. Use Up/Down key on the navigation control to move
through the Playback menu selections then select Delete.
6. From the Delete submenu, select Voice only.
7. A confirma tion selection appears, select Yes.
8. Press the OK button to delete the attached voice memo
and go back to Playback mode.
The Voice Only submenu is disabled if the current photo displayed, at the time you
access the Delete menu, does not have any attached voice memo.
To delete multiple files:
1. Select Multi in the Delete submenu, the photos are
displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.
2. Use the navigation control to move through the files.
3. When the desired photo/video/audio clip is highlighted,
press the OK button to mark photo/video/audio clip for
deletion.
4. Repeat step 3 until all desired photos for deletion are
marked.
5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation selection appears.
6. Select Yes to confirm.
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7. Press the OK button to delete marked files.
To delete all files:
1. Select All in the Delete submenu. A confirmation message
appears.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to delete all files.
Slide Show
The slide show function enables you to playback your photos automatically in order one photo at a time.
To view slideshow:
1. From the Playback menu, select Slide Show. The Slideshow menu appears.
2. Set the slide show settings.
3. Select Start, then press the OK button to start the slide show.
4. During slideshow, press the OK button to pause slide show.
5. Use Up/Down key on the navigation control to move through the options. Select whether to
Continue or Exit the slide show.
6. Press the OK button to apply selected option.
To change slide show settings:
1. From the Slide show menu, use Up/Down key on the
navigation control t to move through the selections.
2. Select Interval setting. Press Left/Right key on the
navigation control to adjust. Choose among t he a vailable
interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec.
3. Select Transition setting. Press Left/Right key on the
navigation control to adjust. Choose among t he a vailable
transition settings:
4. Select Repeat setting. Press Left/R ight key on the
navigation control to adjust. Available settings are:
(Yes), (No).
.
Protect
Set the data to read-only to prevent photos from being erased by mistake.
A protected file has a lock icon
when viewed on Playback mode.
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To protect files:
1. Fr om the Playback menu, select Protect.
2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Available select settings:
• Single. Select one file to lock/unlock.
• Multi. Select multiple files from the thumbnail view to
lock/unlock.
• Lock All. Lock all files
• Unlock All. Unlock all files.
To protect/unprotect a single file:
1. Select Single in the Protect submenu, the photos are
displayed on the LCD monitor in single navigation mode.
2. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll the
display.
3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD monitor,
press the OK button to select Lock/Unlock.
4. To cl ose the protect/unprotect function and go back
Playback menu, select Exit.
To protect/unprotect multiple files:
1. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the images are
displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.
2. Use the navigation control to move through the files.
3. When the desired file is highlighted, press the OK button to
mark/unmark the file clip for protection.
4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect are marked.
5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation selection appears.
6. Select Yes.
7. Press the OK button to lock files and go back to Playback
mode.
To protect all files:
1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation
message appears.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to lock all files.
To unlock all files:
1. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation
message appears.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to unlock all protected files.
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Red-eye Correction
The Red-eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured photos. This function is only
available for photos. Red-eye correction can be applied to a photo several times, but the quality may
gradually deteriorate.
To activate Red-eye Correction:
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and
select a photo.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Red-eye Correction.
5. Select Start.
6. Press the OK button to start correction.
7. After completing Red-eye correction, a menu selection
appears. Select whether to:
• Overwrite. Save and replace old file with a new one.
• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.
• Cancel. Cancel
8. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.
red-eye correction.
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Voice Memo
A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured photos.
To record voice memo:
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select a photo to attach voice memo to.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Voice Memo.
5. Select Start, then press the OK button to start recording.
6. Press the OK button again to stop recording.
Time left (n seconds) for recording.
When you record voice memo to a photo with an existing voice memo, the old
recording file would be replaced by the new one.
Color Mode
The Color Mode function lets you adjust edit photos to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic
effect. Edited photos in this function are saved as a new file.
To activate Color Mode:
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Pr ess Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select a photo to edit.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Color Mode. The Color Mode submenu appears.
5. Press Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select an option. As you move through
the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
The succeeding table shows the available settings.
IconItemDescription
OffNo effect is added to the photo.
Sepia Photo is saved with a sepia tone.
B&W Photo is saved in black and white.
Vivid Red
Vivid GreenPhoto is saved with greenish tint.
Vivid Blue
Photo is saved with reddish tint.
Photo is saved with bluish tint.
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Art Effect
Art Effect function is only applicable to photos with different artistic effect. Edited photos in this function
are saved as a new file.
To activate Art Effect:
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select a photo to edit.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Art Effect. The Art Effect submenu appears.
5. Press Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and select an option. As you move through
the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.
The succeeding table shows the available settings.
IconItemDescription
Off No effect is added to the photo.
Negative Image appears to be the opposite of the original photo.
Mosaic Photo is applied with mosaic tiles.
Astral Photo is applied with starburst.
The parts of photo will be blurred and make the scene looks like a miniature
Miniature Effect
Painting Photo is applied with watercolor effect.
scale model. It is recommended to apply the photo that captured from a
high angle to simulate the miniature effect.
Sketch Photo is applied with pencil sketch effect.
Every time when launching the submenu, the cursor is located on "Off".
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Trim
The Trim function allows you to trim a photo to another image size. This function is only available for
photos
To trim a photo:
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and
select a photo to trim.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Trim. The Trim screen layout is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
5. Use the Zoom dial to change size as zoom in/out.
No. Description
1 Enlarged image
2 4-way indicator
3 Trimmed size
4 The approx. location of the trimmed area
5 Image area
6. Use the navigation controls to move the photo.
7. Press the OK button to apply changes. A menu selection appears.
8. Select whether to:
• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one.
• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.
• Cancel. Cancel Trim.
9.Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.
• Trim function is not available for photos with photo size set to VGA.
• All photos will be trimmed in 4:3 ratio regardless of its original photo ratio.
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Resize
Resizes a previously saved photo and only resizing to a smaller size is available.
To resize a photo:
1. Press the Playback button on the c amera.
2. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and
select a photo to resize.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
5. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA. Available size
settings may vary depending on original photo size.
Unavailable settings appear as gray icons in Resize
submenu.
6. After selecting size, a menu selection appears. Select
whether to:
• Overwrite. Save and replace old file with a new one.
• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.
• Cancel. Cancel resize.
7. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.
Resize function is not available for photos with photo size set to VGA.
Startup Image
You can specify the startup image from the captured photos for camera.
1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection appears.
3. Select options:
• System. Use camera default image.
• My Photo. Use Left/Right key on the navigation
control keys to scroll and select desired image.
• Off. Disable the startup image.
4. Press the OK button to apply changes.
The startup image will still be displayed startup even if the selected image was
deleted.
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DPOF
DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on
your memory card. You can select the photos to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF
menu in the camera and insert the memo ry card to the card compatible pr inter. When the printer starts
printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified photos.
To set DPOF:
1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
2. Select DPOF. The submenu appears. Available settings
are as follows:
• Single. Select a single photo to mark.
• All. Mark all photos in the memory card.
• Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default
settings.
To set DPOF on a single photo/all photos:
1. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu.
2. For single image, use Left/Right key on the navigation
control to scroll and select an image to mark for printing.
3. Specify the number of copies. Use Up/Down key on the
navigation control to increase/decrease number.
4. Press the Fn/Delete button to toggle between turning
on/off the date stamp.
5. Press the OK button to save DPOF settings.
To reset DPOF:
1. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu. A confirmati on
message appears.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to reset DPOF settings.
Radial Blur
The Radial Blur is an effect creates blurs around a point.
To set Radial blur for an image:
1. Use Up/Down key on the navigation control to specify the
level of blurs. The adjusting result on preview
synchronously while selecting the level.
2. Press the OK button to proceed save options.
3. Available settings are as follow:
• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with a new
one.
• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.
• Cancel. Cancel Radial blur.
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Using the Setup Menu
You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode.
The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings.
To go to Setup Menu:
1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu.
2. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to switch the
menu tab to Setup menu.
3. Use Up/Down key on the navigation control to move
through the menu selections.
4. To select an item, press the OK button or Right key on the
navigation control key.
5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation
control.
6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.
Setting Sounds
Use the Sound menu functions to control the sounds produced by the camera.
1. From the Setup menu, select Sounds.
2. Adjusts sound settings.
3. Press the OK button to apply changes.
ItemAvailable Settings Description
Startup
Shutter On, Off
Beep
volume
Sound 1, Sound 2,
Sound 3, Off
0-4 Adjusts volume.
Selects the startup sound when camera is turned on.
Enables or disables shutter sound when Shutter button is
pressed. Shutter sound is not available when recording videos
or voice clips.
Setting Power Save
The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after
which the camera automati cally sets to sleep mode to save
power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera
eventually turns off power.
This function is not available in the following instances:
• Recording a video or audio file
• Playing a slideshow/video/audio file
• Using the USB connector
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Setting LCD Save
Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrea se the LCD
brightness to conserve battery power. When the camera is idle
for 20 seconds, the LCD darkens. Press any button to resume to
normal brightness.
• The camera is idle and enters LCD Save mode when no
buttons are pressed. LCD Save, though enabled, does not
function during video playback, slideshow and video
recording.
Setting Date & Time
Use the Date & Time function to set the date and time of your camera. This function is useful in attaching
date stamps on captured photos. Your camera uses a 24-hour time format.
1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date and time
value. By holding down Up/Down key on the navigation
control, the numeric values changes continuously.
2. Press the OK button to apply changes.
Setting Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.
1. Use the navigation control to scroll through the list and
select the desired language.
2. Press the OK button to confirm and apply settings.
Setting Display Mode
This function controls the icon display on LCD monitor for both
Record mode and Playback mode.
Available settings are: On, Detailed, Off.
If set Display Mode to Off, the mode icon and remaining shots
will display for 2 seconds in following situations:
• Power on the camer a
• Switch from Playback to Record mode
• After shooting
• Close the menu and back to preview
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Setting File Numbering
This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to photos.
Available settings are:
• Series. Assigns number to files in sequence even if the
folder is changed.
• Reset. The file numbering will start from 0001 each time
the folder is changed and "Format" is processed.
To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see
"About Folder and File Names" on page 63.
Setting TV Out
Use the TV Out function to adjust video output signal to a ccommodate different regional settings. If TV out
is not set correctly, the photo may not display properly on TV.
Available settings are:
• NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada, Taiwan and
others.
• PAL. Applicable in Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan),
Oceania and others.
Setting LCD Brightness
Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor.
Available settings are:
• Auto. Auto detects the LCD brightness.
• Bright. Enha nce the LCD brightness.
• Normal. No rmal LCD brightness.
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Setting Memory Kit
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored photos and data.
Available settings are:
• Format. Select to format curre ntly used memory.
• Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored in the internal
memory to the memory card.
• If the photos were saved in the internal memory when inserting memory card into
the camera. You can use Copy to Card function in order to copy all photos from
the internal memory into memory card.
• If there is no memory card or the internal memory is empty or plug in lock card, the
Copy to Card function is disabled.
Reset All
Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings.
However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected
by Reset.
• Date & Time
• Language
• TV Settings
• Custom White Balance data
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Making Connections
You can connect your camera to: computer, or a printer.
Connecting the Camera to a PC
You can transfer photos, videos and audio files to your
PC.
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. Power on the c a m er a.
4. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select
Computer by using Up/Down key on the
navigation control and press the OK button.
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5. The PC starts to detect the connec tio n while the
LCD monitor appears Connecting…
6. Connection established after PC MODE appeared
on the LCD monitor
7. Access the files in the camera by your PC.
• The camera’s internal memory and memor y card would dis play as remo vable drives
in PC.
• After the connection, no photo is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Connecting the Camera to a Printer
You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer.
1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the
printer is turned on, there is paper in the
printer, and there are no printer error
messages.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the
printer while the other end to USB
terminal on the camera.
3. The USB mode menu appears on the
screen. Select Printer by using
Up/Down key on the navigation control
and press the OK button.
4. Enter the print mode and print the
selected photos.
For details on the "Setting the Print Mode
Menu".
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Setting the Print Mode Menu
Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is
established.
Print Mode includes three major settings:
• Print Select. A photo can then be selected to print.
• Print All. Prints all photos.
• Print Index. Prints all photos as thumbnails.
To set Print Select
1. Use Left/Right key on the navigation control to scroll and
select a photo for printing.
2. Specify the number of copies. Use Up/Down key on the
navigation control to increase/decrease number.
3. Press the Fn/Delete button to toggle between turning
on/ off the date stamp.
4. Press the OK button to enter printer settings.
To set Print All and Print Index
Repeat the same steps 2 to 4, then enter printer settings.
To set Printer Settings
1. Use Up/Down key on the navigation control to specify a
print option.
2. Modify paper size and quality by Left/Right key on the
navigation control. Available setting:
• Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6"
• Quality: Default / Fine / Normal
3. Select Print on the screen for printing.
Or Cancel to go back Print Mode.
Start Printing
• LCD monitor appears "Now printing…".
• Or press Menu button to stop printing anytime.
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Appendix
About Folder and File Names
Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize
captured photos, videos and audio files.
File Naming
File names begin with "DSCI" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering
starts from 0001 when a new folder is created.
If the highest folder number is 999 and the highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the
warning message "Folder cannot be created". When this happens, try one of the following ways:
• Reset the file number. See "Setting File Numbering" on page 58.
Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your PC. It may be unable
to playback the data using the camera.
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and/or Action
Camera does not turn on.
Camera turns off
automatically.
Power will not turn off.
Nothing happens when a
button is pressed.
LCD turns dark. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.
Empty battery icon is
displayed on the LCD, then
the camera turns off.
LCD monitor displays
"No image".
LCD monitor displays
"Not available for this file".
LCD monitor displays
"Memory full".
LCD monitor displays
"File locked"
LCD monitor displays
"Card locked".
The battery may not be loaded correctly.
The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.
Power Saving may have activated. Turn power back on.
The battery may be dead. Charge the battery.
Remove the battery from the camera and then reload it.
Battery is exhausted, please replace or recharge.
There is no photo file in the memory card. Photo file format may not be
supported.
Function is only available for specific file types. File format is not
supported.
Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete
unnecessary photo/video/audio clips.
This file is locked. Unlock the file. See "Protect" on page 48.
The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the
write-protect switch to its unlock position.
LCD monitor displays
"Format error".
LCD monitor displays
"Card error".
No photo displays on the
TV screen.
The lens is stuck and will
not retract or extend.
.
The card may be damaged. You can either change the card or wipe to
clean the connected points.
The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the
write-protect switch to its unlock position.
Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set the correct TV-out type to match
your TV system.
Do not force the lens to go back.
The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level
is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the
camera.
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Specifications
Sensor 16 megapixels 1/2.3 CCD
Lens
Focal Length: 4.6 (W) ~ 23 (T) mm
5X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom
LCD monitor 2.7" Color LCD
Normal: Wide: 0.05 m ~ infinity
Focusing Range
Super Macro: 5 cm
Aperture 1:3.2 ~ 6.4
Shutter Speed:
Shutter
Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.
Night: 15 - 1/2,000 sec.
Fireworks: 2 sec.
Still Image: EXIF 2.3 compatible format (JPEG compression)
File Format
Video: AVI (MJPEG)
Audio: WAV
Aspect ratio 4:3
16M (4608 x 3456), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2560 x 1920), 3M (2048 x 1536),
VGA (640 x 480)
Aspect ratio 3:2
16M (4608 x 3072), 8M (3264 x 2176), 5M (2560 x 1696), 3M (2048 x 1360),
VGA (640 x 424)
Resolution (Photo)
Aspect ratio 16:9
16M (4608 x 2592), 8M (3264 x 1832), 5M (2560 x 1440), 3M (2048 x 1152),
VGA (640 x 360)
Aspect ratio 1:1
16M (4000 x 4000), 8M (2832 x 2832), 5M (2240 x 2240), 3M (1728 x 1728),
VGA (480 x 480)
720p30
Resolution (Video)
VGAp30
720p30 (Painting)
Tele: 0.6 m ~ infinity
Auto, Program, Intelligent Scene, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids,
Night Scene, Stylish, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait,