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GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................................4
PACKAGE CONTENTS ........................................................................................................................... 4
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS ..................................................................................................................... 5
SAFETY INFORMATION .......................................................................................................................... 5
FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY ..................................................................................................... 6
CAMERA COMPONENTS ....................................................................................................................... 7
Front .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Rear .................................................................................................................................................. 7
Top .................................................................................................................................................... 7
Bottom ............................................................................................................................................... 8
Side ................................................................................................................................................... 8
USING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES ............................................................................................... 8
Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................................................................. 8
Using the Soft Case .......................................................................................................................... 8
OPERATING THE MULTI-CONTROLLER ............................................................................................... 9
PREPARING THE CAMERA .............................................................................................10
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES .............................................................................................................. 10
Battery Status Indications ............................................................................................................... 10
INSTALLING AN SD CARD ................................................................................................................... 11
To remove the SD card ................................................................................................................... 11
FORMATTING INTERNAL OR SD CARD MEMORY ............................................................................ 11
TURNING THE POWER ON / OFF ....................................................................................................... 12
SETTING CAMERA MODE .................................................................................................................... 12
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME ........................................................................................................... 12
DATE STAMP ......................................................................................................................................... 13
SETTING THE LANGUAGE ................................................................................................................... 13
SELECTING MENUS AND SETTINGS ................................................................................................. 13
BASIC FUNCTIONS ..........................................................................................................15
SETTING THE LCD DISPLAY MODE ...................................................................................................15
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Shooting Mode ................................................................................................................................ 15
Playback Mode ................................................................................................................................15
INFORMATION DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR ........................................................................ 16
Shooting Mode ................................................................................................................................ 16
Playback Mode ................................................................................................................................16
USING THE ZOOM FEATURE .............................................................................................................. 17
USING THE DIGITAL ZOOM .................................................................................................................17
TAKING PICTURES/VIDEO CLIPS ...................................................................................18
BASIC STILL IMAGE SHOOTING ......................................................................................................... 18
REPLAYING AN IMAGE AFTER SHOOTING QUICKLY ....................................................................... 18
SETTING THE IMAGE QUALITY AND RESOLUTION .......................................................................... 19
USING THE FLASH ............................................................................................................................... 20
Setting the Red-eye Reduction Function ........................................................................................ 20
SELECTING THE METERING MODE ................................................................................................... 20
MACRO MODE ...................................................................................................................................... 21
TAKING PICTURES WITH SELF-TIMER .............................................................................................. 21
TAKING CONTINUOUS PICTURES ...................................................................................................... 22
SHOOTING IN LONG SHUTTER MODE ..............................................................................................22
ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE --- EV ADJUSTMENT .......................................................................... 22
ADJUSTING COLOR TONES --- SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE .................................................... 23
USING THE SCENE MODE .................................................................................................................. 24
USING THE PHOTO EFFECT ............................................................................................................... 24
TAKING VIDEO CLIPS ........................................................................................................................... 25
REPLAYING PHOTO & VIDEO CLIPS .............................................................................26
REPLAYING PICTURES ........................................................................................................................ 26
MAGNIFYING IMAGES .......................................................................................................................... 26
VIEWING FILES IN THUMBNAIL MODE ............................................................................................... 26
ERASING FILES FROM MEMORY ....................................................................................................... 27
Erasing Images Individually ............................................................................................................ 27
Erasing All Unprotected Images ..................................................................................................... 27
PROTECTING PHOTOS AND VIDEO CLIPS ....................................................................................... 27
PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW (AUTO PLAY) .............................................................................................. 28
COPYING FLASH MEMORY IMAGES TO A MEMORY CARD ............................................................ 28
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SETTING USB MODE ............................................................................................................................ 28
FILE NAMES & PRINTING ................................................................................................29
ABOUT FILE AND FOLDER NUMBERS ............................................................................................... 29
Folder File Capacity ........................................................................................................................ 29
FILE NUMBER RESET .......................................................................................................................... 29
SELECTING PICTURES FOR PRINTING ............................................................................................. 30
PRINTING PICTURES DIRECTLY ........................................................................................................ 31
Printing Pictures by Using SD Card ............................................................................................... 31
Printing Pictures via USB Cable .................................................................................................... 31
MAKING CONNECTIONS .................................................................................................33
DOWNLOADING IMAGES TO A COMPUTER ...................................................................................... 33
Downloading Directly from an SD Card .......................................................................................... 33
Downloading Pictures with a USB Cable ........................................................................................ 34
UNDERSTANDING CAMERA MEMORY AND STORAGE .................................................................... 35
Internal Memory .............................................................................................................................. 35
Optional SD Memory Card .............................................................................................................. 35
DCF Protocol ................................................................................................................................... 35
INSTALLING SOFTWARE .................................................................................................36
INSTALL THE SOFTWARE DRIVER ..................................................................................................... 36
INSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8 SE BASIC ...................................................................... 37
USING THE ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8 SE BASIC ....................................................................... 40
INSTALLING ULEAD VIDEOSTUDIO 7 SE BASIC ............................................................................... 40
INSTALLING OTHER UTILITIES ........................................................................................................... 41
APPENDIX .........................................................................................................................42
TROUBLESHOOTING ........................................................................................................................... 42
SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................43
GETTING HELP ..................................................................................................................................... 44
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GETTING STARTED
GETTING STARTED
PACKAGE CONTENTS
Please contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are missing or damaged.
USB Cable
Camera
Soft Case
Strap
Software
Installation CD-ROM (include
multi-lingual User’s Guide)
Video out
Cable
2 AA Batteries
User’s Guide
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GETTING STARTED
SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS
Windows:
• PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 300 MHz
• Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE
• Minimum 128 MB RAM
• USB port
• CD-ROM drive
• 1024 x 768 monitor, 24-bit color (true color)
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
SAFETY INFORMATION
• Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your
eyesight.
• Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. High-
voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. Maintenance and
repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.
• Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young children. Eye
damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from infants when using flash.
• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands. Never
use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock.
• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent accidents
or damage to the camera.
• If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off immediately.
Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair the
camera on your own.
• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended
for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or
other hazards.
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FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY
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
unsatisfactory operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, 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 communication. 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 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.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have been
provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere
been designated to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure
compliance with FCC regulations.
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GETTING STARTED
CAMERA COMPONENTS
Front
Rear
Flash Ready LED
AF LED
Microphone
Top
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Bottom
Side
USING THE INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Attach the wrist strap as illustrated.
Battery/Memory
Card door
GETTING STARTED
Don’t swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap.
Using the Soft Case
Store the camera in the soft case when it is not in use.
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GETTING STARTED
OPERATING THE MULTI-CONTROLLER
The multi-controller is used to set shooting mode, to move cursor when the camera Menu is shown,
and to confirm the selection.
Up Button
• To enter Quick View mode.
• To move the cursor up when MENU screen is shown.
Right Button
• To set Flash mode in Shooting Mode.
• To move the cursor to right when MENU screen is shown
• To enter submenu.
Down Button
• To set Continuous Shot in Shooting Mode.
• To set Self-Timer in Shooting Mode and Video Mode.
• To move the cursor down when MENU screen is shown.
Left Arrow
• To set Macro shooting in Shooting Mode and Video Mode.
• To move the cursor left when MENU screen is shown.
SET Button
• To enter submenu.
• To confirm the setting.
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
PREPARING THE CAMERA
INSTALLING THE BATTERIES
Insert two (2) AA-size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable).
1. Be sure that the camera power is off.
2. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the
arrow, and lift it open.
3. Insert two AA batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles
matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover.
4. Close the Battery/Memory Card door.
Battery Status Indications
The battery power level indicator represents the level of power of the batteries. The meaning of each
icon is as follows:
Charge
Level
Indicator
If POWER button is pressed for over 1 second but the camera still does not power on, the
batteries may be drained. Replace the batteries with new ones and try again.
High
Low
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
INSTALLING AN SD CARD
The digital camera is equipped with a 16 MB internal memory. If no SD card is inserted in the camera,
all pictures/video clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal memory. When SD card is
inserted in the camera, all pictures and video clips recorded by the camera will be stored on the SD
card
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow to open
the door.
3. Insert the SD card as shown in the diagram.
4. Close the Battery/Memory Card door.
To remove the SD card
Gently press on the edge of the SD card, the card will eject up. Pull the card out and close the Battery/
Memory Card door.
FORMATTING INTERNAL OR SD CARD MEMORY
If you wish to delete all the images and video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card, or
when you use a brand new memory card, please follow the steps below to format the internal memory
or memory card:
1. Insert the memory card if you want to format the memory card instead
of the internal memory.
2. Turn on the camera.
3. Press the
4. Press the
5. Press the
button to enter its submenu.
6. Press the
7. Press the SET button to confirm the selection.
button.
to select the Setup Menu .
or to select Format , then press the or SET
or to select Yes or No.
1. Formatting will erase all the data in the memory, including the protected files. Please check
the contents in the memory before formatting the memory.
2. SD cards formatted in another camera, computer or peripheral device may not operate
correctly. When that happens, reformat the SD card with this camera.
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
TURNING THE POWER ON / OFF
Press the Power button and hold it until the LCD
indicator begins flashing green. It takes about 1 second
to power on the camera.
To turn off the camera
Press the Power button to turn off the camera.
The camera might be powered off automatically after being idle for some time. The Auto-Off
setting can be changed in Set-Up menu.
SETTING THE CAMERA MODE
Slide the camera mode switch to change the camera mode.
Shooting Mode For shooting still images
Review Mode
Video Mode For shooting video clips.
For viewing the recorded
images and video clips.
SETTING THE DATE AND TIME
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Press the
3. Press the
4. Press the
button.
5. Press the
6. Press the
7. Press the SET button to save the settings.
8. Press the
button.
to select the Setup Menu .
or to select Date & Time then press the or SET
and to select a field to change.
and to set the values.
button to close the menu window.
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
DATE STAMP
The camera provides a Date Stamp that can be turned on or off freely. If you want to have Date and
Time shown on the pictures, set the Date Stamp to ON mode.
1. Set the camera mode switch to Shooting Mode (
2. Press the
3. Press the
button to enter its submenu.
4. Press the
5. Press the SET button to save the setting.
6. Press the
button.
or to select Date Stamp then press the SET or
or to select On or Off.
button to close the menu window.
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SETTING THE LANGUAGE
1. Press the button.
2. Press the
3. Press the
button to enter its submenu.
4. Press the
5. Press the SET button to save the setting.
to select the Setup Menu .
or to select Language then press the SET or
or to select a Language.
SELECTING MENUS AND SETTINGS
Use the menus as shown below to operate the various shooting and replaying settings.
1. Press the
2. Press the
3. Press the
button to enter its submenu.
4. Press the
the SET button to save.
5. Press the
button.
or to select the REC Menu or the Setup Menu .
or to select a menu item then press the SET or
or to select the settings you wish to set then press
button to close the menu window.
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