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Software Installation
CD-ROM
USB cableAudio/Video cable
User ManualQuick Start Guide
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Getting Started
System Requirements
Windows:
•PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz
•Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98
•Minimum 32 MB RAM
•USB port
•CD-ROM drive
•800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
Macintosh:
•Power Mac G3 or later
•Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X
•Minimum 64 MB RAM
•USB port
•CD-ROM drive
•800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
Safety Information
•Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this cam-
era in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of elec-
tric shock when exposed. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out
by authorized service providers.
•Do not fire the flash too close to people or animal’s eyes, especially for
young children. Eye damage may be caused.
•Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the cam-
era 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 and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet.
Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never
attempt to repair the camera on your own.
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Getting Started
FCC Compliance and Advisory
This device complies with Part 15 of the FF Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B pe-
ripheral, 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 a 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 com-
pliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded inter-
face cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or
accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must
be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
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Getting Started
Camera Components
Self-timer lamp
Front
Operation lamp
Flash/Up button
Self-timer/Left button
Replay/Down button
Viewfinder
Flash
Macro/Right button
Viewfinder
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/ /Zoom Out button
/Zoom In button
button
button
Rear
Top
LCD screen
Power button
Shutter button
Mode dial
Battery cover
/ Play/ Pause button
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Side
Getting Started
DC IN terminal
Video out terminal / USB port
Battery cover
Using the Included Accessories
Attaching the Wrist Strap
The illustration shows how to attach the wrist strap to your camera.
NOTE:
Don’t swing the camera
when carrying it by the
wrist strap.
Using the Soft Case
DISP
MENU
SET
•Store the camera in the included
soft case when not in use.
•Slide the camera in the case with
the LCD screen facing down as
illustrated.
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Installing the Batteries
The camera is powered by two AA-size alkaline batteries or two rechargeable Li CR-V3
batteries. Although an AC power adapter is not included, a standard 3.3 VDC/2.0A
adapter can be purchased separately and used to power the camera.
Preparing to Take Pictures
1Slide open the battery cover.
2Insert two AA-size alkaline batteries with the
positive (+) and negative (–) poles matching
the directions indicated inside the battery
cover.
3Slide the battery cover back into the closed
position.
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Preparing to Take Pictures
Low Battery Indicator
The low battery indicator appears on the LCD monitor when the batteries near
depletion. Change the batteries when the low battery indicator appears.
NOTES:
• Do not use manganese batteries. Manganese batteries
cannot supply sufficient power to support camera opera-
tion.
• Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and
new batteries.
• Remove batteries from the camera if you do not plan on
using it for more than two weeks.
• The camera body will feel warm after extended use. This
is normal.
• Use an optional AC power adapter when using the camera
for extended periods.
Using an Optional AC Power Adapter
Plug the small AC power adapter connector into the DC-in jack on the side of the cam-
era (A). Plug the other end of the adapter into a wall socket (B).
A
DISP
MENU
SET
B
NOTE:
Use an AC adapter that meets the camera’s power specifica-
tions (DC3.3V/2.0A). Using an incorrect AC power adapter
may result in permanent damage to the camera.
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Preparing to Take Pictures
NOTES:
• Turn the camera off before connecting or disconnecting
the power adapter.
• The camera automatically switches to AC power adapter-
powered operation when the adapter is plugged into the
camera.
• Use the power adapter when using the camera for ex-
tended periods, such as when connected to a computer.
Turning the Power On
Press and hold the button until the LED indicator begins flashing
green. It takes about 3 seconds to power on the camera.
NOTE:
• Set the date and time after turning on the camera for the
first time.
• The lens barrel will not extend if the camera is turned on
while the Mode dial is set to or Playback modes.
Setting the Date and Time
1Turn the mode dial to .
2Press the down button until the
DATE/TIME icon is highlighted.
3Press to enter the DATE/TIME menu.
4Press / to change the year.
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5Press / to advance to the month
setting. Repeat to set the date and time.
6Press / to change the date format:
Y/M/D, M/D/Y, or D/M/Y.
7Select OK and press to save the new
date and time.
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DATE/TIME
2003.01.04. 18:23
Y/M/D
OK
Preparing to Take Pictures
Setting the Beep Sound
The camera “beep” sound can be turned on or off in the mode menus.
1Turn the mode dial to .
2Press until the BEEP icon is selected.
3Press / to select ON or OFF.
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The default BEEP setting is ON.
LCD Photo Confirmation Setup
The camera displays a photo on the LCD screen imme-
diately after it is taken when the LCD Confirm function is
turned on. This function can be turned on or off in the
mode menus.
1Turn the mode dial to .
2Press until the LCD CONFIRM menu
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3Press / to select ON or OFF.
Auto Power Off Settings
The camera can turn itself off automatically after a set period of inactivity. Change the
auto power off duration in the mode menus.
1Turn the mode dial to .
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2Press until the AUTO POWER OFF
3Press / to select OFF, 1 (min.), 3 (min.), or 5 (min.).
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menu is selected.
Preparing to Take Pictures
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Note:
The default auto power off setting is 3 minutes.
1 minute: The camera automatically turns off the LCD screen if there is no
activity after one minute. Press to turn on the camera.
3 minutes: The camera automatically turns off the LCD screen if there is no
activity after three minutes. Press to turn on the camera.
5 minutes: The camera automatically turns off the LCD screen if there is no
activity after five minutes. Press to turn on the camera.
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Off: The camera does not turn off automatically.
NOTE:
The auto power off function is disabled when an AC power
adapter is used to power the camera.
TV Out Signal Set-Up
The camera can be connected to a TV as described in Chapter 6, “Making Connec-
tions”. Connecting to a TV allows you to preview photos and video clips on the televi-
sion screen.
The TV output signal should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region
and the type of television you have. The default camera setting varies according to the
country of purchase.
NTSC:U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL:Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc.
1Turn the mode dial to .
2Press until the VIDEO SYSTEM menu is selected.
3Press / to select NTSC or PAL.
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Preparing to Take Pictures
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Setting the Language
The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different
languages. The language can be changed in the mode menus.
1Turn the mode dial to .
2Press until the LANGUAGE menu is selected.
3Press / to select the language.
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Restoring Default Settings
You can easily change all the settings you made back to
their initial setting.
1Turn the mode dial to .
2Press until the DEFAULT SETTING
menu is selected.
3Press to enter the menu.
4To return all settings to their default values,
press to select YES.
5Press to confirm and restore default
settings.
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DEFAULT SETTING
DEFAULT SETTING?
NOYES
YES
NO
DEFAULT SETTING
No
No.00
ON
NTSC
ENGLISH
ON
Preparing to Take Pictures
Using a Memory Card
Inserting an SD memory card
1Slide open the battery cover (A). The card slot is located next to the battery
compartment.
2Slide the SD card into the slot in the direction illustrated (B).
Removing an SD memory card
1Slide open the battery cover (A).
2Gently press the SD card toward the camera and release it. The SD card
ejects part way out of the slot (C).
3Hold the card and pull it out of the slot.
4Close the battery cover (D).
C
A
B
D
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Preparing to Take Pictures
Setting the Camera Mode
Turn the Mode dial at the top of the camera to change the camera’s function mode. The
camera has five modes to choose from as described below.
Auto Photo Mode
In auto photo mode, the camera automatically adjusts exposure and white balance to
suit the shooting environment.
Manual Photo Mode
Manual photo mode let you set exposure and white balance settings before taking a
photo.
Playback Mode
In playback mode you can review, erase, and protect photos and video clips.
Video Mode
The camera can record video clips with audio in video mode. White balance can be set
manually before recording a video clip.
Set Mode
Set mode allows you to change a number of camera settings such as the date and time,
auto power off setting, and others.
NOTE:
When the camera is connected to a computer with the
included USB cable, the camera mode is set to
Mass Storage Mode regardless of the mode dial setting.
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Previewing a Picture
Preview photos on the LCD screen before pressing the shutter button.
1Turn the Mode dial to Auto or Manual mode.
2Press to turn on the camera.
3The LED indicator next to the viewfinder flashes green.
4The image automatically appears on the LCD screen together with informa-
tion about current camera settings.
Setting the LCD Display Mode
Turn the LCD screen preview on or off by pressing .
1Press once to turn the on-screen information display (OSD) off.
2In Auto, Manual, and Video modes, press once to turn the OSD off,
twice to turn the LCD off, and once again to turn the LCD and OSD on.
3Press again to turn the image-only OSD on.
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Auto Mode: the image and on-screen infor-
mation OSD are shown on the LCD screen
NOTE:
The LCD display mode (Auto / Image Only / Off) is saved
when the camera is turned off. The display mode setting
remains when the camera is turned on again.
Image Only Mode: the OSD information
does not appear on the LCD screen
OSD information appears on the LCD screen for only three seconds when the display
mode is set to Image Only or LCD Off mode. OSD information remains on the screen in
Auto display mode.
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Using the Auto Focus Indicator
When using the LCD screen to frame a shot, align
the auto focus indicator in the center of the screen
with the subject.
Turning off the Auto Focus Indicator
Follow these steps to turn the auto focus indicator off.
1Turn the mode dial to .
2Press until the auto focus indicator is
highlighted.
3Press to select OFF. The setting is saved
AF Indicator
FOCUS INDICATOR
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Taking Pictures
Using the Zoom Feature
The digital camera allows you to zoom in on a subject for a telephoto shot, or zoom out
for a wide-angle shot.
NOTE:
The lens barrel slides in and out from the camera body when
the zoom is adjusted. Be careful not to block or touch the
lens.
Press W to zoom out for a wide-
angle shot (subject appears
DISP
MENU
SET
Using the Digital Zoom
The digital camera is equipped
with digital zoom capabilities
that further enhance the optical
zoom properties of the lens.
Digital zoom works by enlarging
T
further away).
Press T to zoom in for a tele-
photo shot (subject appears
The upper part of the zoom
slider indicates the digital zoom.
Optical zoom is represented by
the lower part of the slide.
the center portion of an image
through a software interpolation
process. When the camera’s
optical zoom factor reaches
3.0X, the digital zoom is used to
achieve magnification levels up
to 6.0X in combinatioin with the
optical zoom.
W
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Taking Pictures
Using the Auto and Manual Photography Modes
The digital camera offers two photography modes: Auto and Manual .
Auto mode is the simplest to operate and is recommended for beginners. Photos in
Auto mode are captured by pressing the shutter button and letting the digital camera
adjust settings to match lighting conditions, focus range, and other environmental fac-
tors automatically.
Manual mode allows users to manually adjust camera settings such as exposure and
white balance, allowing skilled users to fine-tune settings to suit conditions, and to
achieve a variety of special photographic effects.
If an SD card is not inserted in the camera, photos are stored on the camera’s internal
memory. When an SD card is inserted, the camera reads and writes to the SD card, not
to the internal memory. Remove the SD card to access the camera’s internal memory.
Using the Mode Dial
Turn the mode dial at the top of the camera to change the camera’s working mode at
any time.
Auto photo modeManual photo mode
Video mode
Playback mode
Set mode
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Taking Pictures
Taking Pictures in Auto Mode
1Turn the Mode dial to Auto mode.
2Press
to turn the camera on.
3Press the shutter button down halfway and
align the auto focus indicator with the center
of the subject. The auto focus indicator turns
green and the LED next to the viewfinder
flashes green when the focus is locked.
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4Capture the photo by pressing the shutter
button down until the camera beeps. The
photo is captured and stored on the camera’s internal memory, or on the SD
card if inserted.
NOTE:
• The auto focus indicator
does not appear if the auto focus
indicator setting is turned off in the menu.
• The beep does not sound if the beeper setting is turned off in
the Set menu.
6The LED flashes green while the image is being stored in memory.
NOTES:
• A “shaking hand” icon appears below the auto focus indicator
if the camera is not held steady.
• Low light warning: The icon also appears when the shutter
speed is greater than 1/40 seconds and the flash is turned off. For
example, a shutter speed of 1/30 seconds with the flash set to
Force Off results in a low light warning.
• When the shutter button is pressed half way down, check the
exposure value that appears on the LCD screen to make sure it is
appropriate for the current light conditions.
• The auto focus indicator on the LCD screen turns green when the
camera has successfully locked the exposure, white balance, and
focus.
• The auto focus indicator is red when the camera’s expo-
sure, white balance, and focus is not yet locked or when
lighting conditions exceed camera settings. Photos taken
may appear over exposed or too dark.
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Setting the Image Quality and Size in Auto Mode
1Turn the Mode dial to Auto mode.
2Press
3Press / to set the image QUALITY and
SIZE.
4Press to complete the setting.
Icon
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Display
Quality
Resolution
QUALITY/SIZE
FINE
NORMAL
NORMAL
NORMAL
FINE
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Taking Pictures in Manual Mode
1Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
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2Press to turn the camera on.
3The shooting procedures are the same as described in “Taking Pictures in
Auto Mode” on page 18.
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Taking Pictures
Changing the Image Resolution and Quality
Display
Icon
Resolution
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You can change the resolution and quality of images captured when the digital camera
is in Manual mode.
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Changing Image Resolution
1Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
2Press .
3Press / to select the image
RESOLUTION menu.
4Use / to select an image resolution
RESOLUTION
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2272x1504 (3:2).
5Press the button again to complete the setting or press / to
move to another menu.
The resolution icon on the LCD screen changes to reflect the new resolution setting.
Changing Image Quality (Compression):
1Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
2Press .
3Press to select the compression
COMPRESSION
FINE
NORMAL
menu.
4Press / to select the FINE or NORMAL
image compression setting.
5Press again to confirm the setting or
press the / buttons to move to the next menu.
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Display
Icon
Compression (Quality)
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Adjusting the Exposure
Set the exposure value (EV value) manually to compensate for certain lighting
conditions including: backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds.
1Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
2Press .
3Press to select EXP [+/-] .
4Press / to set the exposure value. Avail-
able settings are: -2.0, -1.7,-1.3,-1.0,-0.7,-
0.3,0.0, +0.3,+0.7, +1.0,+1.3,+1.7,+2.0
5Press to confirm the setting or press
EXP +/-
+
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/ to move to the next menu.
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Setting the White Balance
Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as the sun, and tungsten
(incandescent) or fluorescent lighting.
1Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
2Press .
B
3Press to select WHITE BALANCE
w
4Press / to set the white balance mode.
5Press to confirm the setting or press
/ to move to the next menu.
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WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
ModeName
AUTO
B
W
Auto
SunOutdoor daylight
CloudyOutdoor cloudy conditions.
Tungsten
FluorescentIndoor fluorescent lighting
Black & WhiteConverts image to black and white
Usage
Normal conditions (the camera adjusts
itself automatically)
Tungsten lighting (indoor incandescent
lighting)
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Adjusting the ISO Speed
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Change the camera’s sensitivity to light by selecting the ISO value.
1Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
2Press .
3Press to sect ISO SETTING
ISO
.
4Press / to set the ISO value. Available
settings are: 100, 200, 400, or Auto.
5Press to confirm the setting or press
/ to move to the next menu.
ISO SETTING
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AUTO
100
200
400
Mode
The camera’s sensitivity to light is automatically
AUTO
100/200/400
adjusted according to light conditions and the
brightness of the subject.
In the same lighting conditions, a higher ISO value
will result in a faster shutter speed.
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The ISO setting appears on the
LCD screen when the camera is
in Manual mode.
The camera’s normal shutter speed ranges between 1/2000 second to 1 second; how-
ever, slower shutter speeds of 1, 2, 4, and 8 seconds can be set in Slow Shutter mode.
1Turn the Mode dial to Manual mode.
2Press
3Press to select SLOW SHUTTER .
SLOW SHUTTER
OFF
4Press / to set the slow shutter speed:
1, 2, 4, 8 seconds, or OFF.
5Press to confirm the setting or press
/ to move to the next menu.
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The slow shutter speed setting
appears on the LCD screen
when:
1. the camera is in Manual mode,
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3. the subject is in focus
NOTE:
Set the camera on a tripod (not included) when taking photos
with slow shutter speeds to avoid blurred results.
Setting the Flash
Press the FLASH button to select the flash mode. The flash can be used in Auto and
Manual photography modes, but not in Video mode.
2. the shutter is pressed halfway
Mode
Auto
ManualVideo
A
Available
Not available
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The flash icon appears on the
LCD screen when the camera is
in Auto or Manual mode.
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Using the Macro Mode
Press the MACRO button to take close-up photos. Macro mode allows photos of
subjects 10 cm away from the camera lens at the maximum wide angle (zoomed out)
setting and 16 cm at the maximum telephoto (zoomed in) setting.
Mode
ManualVideoAuto
Macro
Available
Not available
NOTES:
• Distances referred to measure the distance between the
camera lens surface and the subject.
• Any flash setting (OFF, ON, AUTO, and Red-Eye Reduc-
tion) can be used in Macro mode.
• Entering Macro mode doesn’t change the current flash
setting.
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LCD screen when the camera is
in Auto or Manual mode.
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Setting the Self-Timer
Use the self-timer to set a delay between the time the shutter button is pressed and the
time the image is captured.
1Turn the Mode dial to Auto or Manual mode.
2Press the SELF-TIMER button () to cycle between the settings.
3Make sure the self-timer icon 2 (2 seconds) or 10 (10 seconds) appears on
the LCD screen, then press the shutter button.
SettingDescription
OFF
2
10
Turns self-timer off.
Two seconds. Press once.
Ten seconds. Press again.
4The self-timer LED at the front of the camera flashes red if the flash is turned
on. The LED flashes green if the flash is turned off.
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Press to cancel the self-timer at any time.
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Recording Video Clips
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The digital camera can record video clips with audio.
Taking Pictures
1Turn the Mode dial to Video mode.
2Press the shutter button to start recording.
3Press the shutter button again to stop the
recording.
4The camera stops recording automatically
when the memory capacity has been
reached.
The green dot flashes when the
camera is recording audio/video.
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appears on the LCD screen.
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NOTES:
• In Video mode, the resolution is set to 320x208 pixels.
Video resolution cannot be changed.
• Be careful not to touch the microphone while recording.
• The maximum length of an individual video clip depends
on the amount of available memory. Use a higher capacity
SD card to record longer video clips.
• Video recording stops automatically when memory is full.
• Adjust the white balance before recording video.
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Functions Available in Each Camera Mode
ManualVideoAutoFunctionMode
EXPOSURE
WHITE
BALANCE
B
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ISO
ISO
SLOW
SHUTTER
Exposure Value: -2.0 to +2.0
AUTO
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
B
1 sec./2 sec./4 sec./8 sec.
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W
100/200/400/AUTO
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RESOLUTION
COMPRESSION
(QUALITY)
FLASH
MACRO
FOCUS
SELF-TIMER
ZOOM
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FINE
NORMAL
AUTO
RED-EYE
FILL
OFF
Optical zoom
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Viewing Pictures
View photos and video clips that are stored in the
camera’s memory (internal or SD card) on the LCD
screen when the camera is in Playback mode.
1Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode.
The last recorded image or video clip appears
on the LCD screen.
2Press / to scroll through the files.
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NOTE:
• Image information is not shown on the LCD screen when
is pressed.
• To control video clip playback: press to play; press
again to pause. Press / to stop and skip to
the previous or next file.
• After a video clip plays to the end of the file, the first frame
appears on the LCD screen.
Replaying the Last Image Quickly
View a photo or video clip on the LCD screen immediately after it is captured. The quick
review function is available in each capture mode.
1Press to view the most recently captured
photo or video clip.
100-0007
2To delete the file, press . Press /
to select YES or NO and press to con-
firm the choice.
3Press again to return to capture mode.
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ERASE?
NOYES
Reviewing Photos and Video Clips
1.6
1.6
Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode
The THUMBNAIL function allows you to view up to nine images at a time on the
LCD screen.
1Turn the Mode dial to Playback
mode.
The last recorded photo or video clip ap-
pears on the LCD screen.
2Press the wide angle W button to view
thumbnail images.
3The selected image (the image that was
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displayed when W was pressed) is high-
lighted.
4Use / / / to select an image.
5Press the telephoto T button to display the selected image in full screen
size.
Zooming the Displayed Image
Magnify a image in Playback mode by zooming in on it from 1.0X to 8.0X.
1.Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode.
2.Press T to magnify the image.
3.Press W to zoom out to the original full-sized image.
When an image is zoomed in
Playback mode, a scale indicator
appears on the lower left side of
the LCD screen. The zoom factor
is also shown.
The scale indicator shows that the
image is displayed at full size.
1.6
1.6
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Reviewing Photos and Video Clips
W
Panning Across an Image
Use / / / to pan across a magnified image. The portion of the image that is
visible depends on the magnification factor.
NOTE:
To return to full screen size, press twice or press
until the image fills the LCD screen.
Erasing Files from Memory
Erase photos and video clips that you don’t want to keep to make more memory avail-
able for new files. You can erase individual files or all files when the camera is in Play-
back mode.
Erasing a Single Image
1Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode.
2Press .
3Press to enter the ERASE ONE
menu .
4Press / to select YES to erase the file
or select NO to cancel the action and return to
the main menu.
5Press to return to the main menu or press to erase the file.
100-0007
ERASE ONE
100-0007
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SETMENU
ERASE?
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NOYES
Reviewing Photos and Video Clips
Erasing All Unprotected Images
1Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode.
2Press
3Press to select ERASE ALL .
4Press to enter the ERASE ALL menu.
5Press / to select YES to erase all files
or select NO to cancel the action and return to
the main menu. Press to confirm the choice.
If all files (photos and video clips) are erased, the message “NO IMAGE” appears on
the LCD screen.
.
ERASE ALL
ERASE ALL
ERASE ALL IMAGES?
NOYES
NO IMAGE
NOTES:
• Files that are erased cannot be recovered. Make sure you
have selected the images you want to erase.
• Files that have been protected (see the following section)
are not erased even if “Erase All” is selected.
Protecting Photos and Video Clips
Individual files can be protected (locked) or unprotected (unlocked). Protect any photos
or video clips that you want to keep to ensure that they are not accidentally erased.
1Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode.
2Press / to scroll through the files until
you reach the photo or video clip you want to
protect.
3Press .
PROTECT
4Press to select PROTECT .
5Press to enter the protect menu. Press
again to protect an unprotected file or to disable protection on a protected
file. Press to save changes.
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Reviewing Photos and Video Clips
6Press / to scroll to the previous or next
photo or video clip.
NOTE:
• The protect icon appears on the LCD
display for all protected files.
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SETMENU
100-0007
Removing Protection
If a file is protected, follow steps 1 to 4 above and press again to remove protec-
tion. The icon does not appear when unprotected images are viewed on the LCD
screen.
Playing a Slide Show (Auto Play)
In slide show mode, photos are displayed in sequence on the LCD screen for a period
of three seconds each.
1Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode.
2The last photo taken appears on the LCD
screen.
3Press .
4Press to select SLIDE SHOW and press
SET.
5The slide show begins automatically, starting
from the first picture.
SLIDE SHOW
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Reviewing Photos and Video Clips
NOTES:
• Press to pause the slide show. Press SET again to
continue playing the slide show.
• Press to stop the slide show and return to the main
menu.
• Press / to immediately scroll to the previous or
next photo.
• The slide show starts again from the first photo after all of
the photos have played.
• The slide show plays until the power runs out.
• Use an optional AC power adapter if you plan to play a
slide show for extended periods.
Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card
The camera allows you to copy individual or all files (photos and video clips) that are
stored in the camera’s internal memory to an installed SD memory card.
1Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode.
2Press .
3Press to select COPY TO CARD .
4Press to enter the COPY TO CARD menu.
5Press / to select ONE or ALL.
ONE: A single selected file stored in the
camera’s internal memory is copied to the
installed SD card.
ALL: All files stored in the camera’s internal
memory are copied to the installed SD card.
COPY TO CARD
COPY TO CARD
UNIT TO COPY:
ONE
ALL
ALLONE
6If ONE is selected, press / to select the
image you want to copy to the SD card.
7If ALL is selected, the images appear on the LCD screen in thumbnail format as
they are copied to the SD card.
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Reviewing Photos and Video Clips
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NOTES:
• Files cannot be copied from the SD card to the camera’s
internal memory.
• Pause the COPY TO CARD process by pressing SET or
MENU. Press SET or MENU again to continue copying.
• A new folder is automatically created on the SD card. Files
copied from the internal memory are stored in this folder.
SETMENU
2/3
Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory
1Turn the Mode dial to .
2.Press / to select FORMAT .
3Press to enter the FORMAT menu.
4Press / to select YES or NO.
5Press to confirm the selection.
YES: formats the memory card.
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NO:cancels the formatting operation.
6If YES is selected, the camera begins format-
ting the internal or SD card memory.
7The message “NO IMAGE” appears on the LCD
screen (in Playback mode) when format-
ting is complete.
NOTE:
Formatting memory permanently erases
the contents of memory. Photos and video
clips cannot be recovered from memory
after formatting. Transfer any files that you
want to keep to a computer before formatting memory.
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FORMAT
FORMAT CARD?
NOYES
YES
NO
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File Names & Printing
Folder Names
The digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or
SD card that it uses to organize photos, video clips, and other information.
Folder Example:
100V4800
Serial Numbe
i.Folder numbers start from 100.
ii.Each folder holds up to 999 files. If a photo is taken when the folder with
highest folder number contains a picture file number equal to or greater than
0999, the camera creates a new folder by adding one to the current folder
number. For example, if the current folder is “100V3320”, the new folder is
named “101V3320”).
iii.The maximum folder number is 999.
iv.If the highest folder number is 999 and highest file number exceeds 0999, the
camera will display the warning message “FILE NUMBER OVER”.
v.If “FILE NUMBER OVER” appears, follow one of the two methods below:
a)Format the memory. The folder number and file number are initialized
and renumbered from 100 and 0001 respectively.
b)Turn on File Number Reset in the Set menu and plug in a new memory
card.
File Names
The camera automatically assigns a file name to each photo and video clip captured.
File names start with “PIC_” and are followed by a four-digit number that increases in
sequence.
File Example:
PIC_0001.JPG
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Extension File Name
Serial Number
Underline
File Names & Printing
i.Each folder can hold up to 999 pictures. If a photo is taken when the current
folder contains a file numbered 0999, the DSC creates a new folder and
stores the new image in the new folder.
ii.File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created.
File Number Reset
Use File Number Reset if the camera experiences a “FILE NUMBER OVER” error or if
you want to restart file numbering, for example, after erasing all files.
1Turn the mode dial to .
2Press to select FILE NO. RESET
FILE NO. RESET
No
OFFON
No.00
NTSC
ENGLISH
ON
3Press / to select ON or OFF.
4Press / to complete the setting and
move to another menu.
ON: The camera assigns all subsequent file numbers se-
quentially in ascending order, starting from the last number
used. If a new SD card is inserted in the camera, the file
numbering continues from the last number used.
OFF: The camera stores the last file number used. When
another SD card is inserted or if a new folder is created, the
file number starts from the lowest number available on that
card.
.
FILE NO. RESET
No
No.00
OFFON
NTSC
ENGLISH
ON
NOTE:
If the memory card is formatted, the folder number and the
file number are initialized and the count starts from 100 and
0001 respectively regardless of the File No. Reset setting.
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File Names & Printing
LOCK
DPOF Print Settings
DPOF
The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) settings allow you to select photos stored on an
SD card that you want to print. You can also set the number of copies to print. This
function is convenient when used with a printer or commercial printing service that
supports DPOF printing.
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NOTE:
DPOF is not available for video clip (AVI) files.
Print Order Setting
1Turn the Mode dial to Playback mode.
2Press / to select a photo and set a
print order.
3Press .
4Press to select PRINT SETTING .
5Press to enter the PRINT SETTING
menu.
6In the SETTING MODE menu, press to
PRINT SETTING
PRINT SETTING
confirm the print setting for the selected
photo.
7After setting the first image, press / to
scroll to another image and repeat the proce-
dure
8Press to return to the main Playback menu.
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SETTING MODE:
SET
RESET
When Print Setting is turned on,
the checkbox is marked.
File Names & Printing
100-0003
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SETMENU
RESET Mode
The Reset feature clears all DPOF settings.
PRINT Image Matching
The digital camera supports PRINT Image Matching (PIM). Photos captured include
information about the mode settings and camera setup that is embedded in a header
file. When you print a photo on a printer that supports PRINT Image Matching, the
printer reads this data and adjusts the printed image according to the captured settings.
Images printed this way have superior results. Refer to the documentation that came
with your printer for full details about PRINT Image Matching.
(PRINT Image Matching is copyrighted by Seiko Epson Corporation.)
PRINT
Image
Matching
NOTE:
The PIM feature is only supported for photos stored on an
SD card. Photos stored in the camera’s internal memory do
not have the necessary PIM information.
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6 Making Connections
Audio
Video
Viewing Images on a TV
Images displayed on the camera’s monitor screen can also be displayed on a television
screen.
DISP
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E
NU
SET
1Use the included audio/video cable to connect the camera to the TV set as
illustrated above.
2Set the TV input signal to Video In. Refer to the documentation included with
your TV for more information.
3Everything that would normally appear on the camera’s LCD screen, such as
photo and video clip playback, slide shows, and image or video capture,
appears on the TV.
NOTE:
The camera LCD screen turns off automatically during video
output.
Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode
The digital camera supports both NTSC (used in U.S.A., Japan, and other countries)
and PAL (used in Europe and other areas) video signal systems. See page 10 for infor-
mation on setting the camera’s video system to match your region.
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Making Connections
Downloading Images to a Computer
There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or SD card to
a computer:
•by inserting the SD card into a flash memory card reader
•by connecting the camera to a computer using the included USB cable
Using a Flash Memory Card Reader
1.Eject the SD card from the camera and insert it in an SD card reader that is
connected to a computer.
NOTE:
If you are using a PC card reader with a notebook computer,
first insert the SD card into the PC card adapter (optional),
and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer’s PC
card slot.
Using an SD card reader connected to a notebook computer
2Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and double-click the removable
drive icon that represents the SD card.
3Copy images from the card into a directory of your choice on the computer’s
hard disk.
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Making Connections
Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable
1Install the USB software driver included with the bundled CD-ROM.
2Connect the supplied USB cable to the computer’s USB port
DISP
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EN
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SET
NOTES:
• You don’t have to turn off the computer or camera when
making this connection.
• Refer to your computer’s manual for information regarding
the USB port location.
3Turn on the camera.
4The LCD screen turns off when the connection to the computer has been
successfully completed.
NOTES:
• The camera will turn off automatically if the USB cable is
disconnected.
• Use an optional AC power adapter when connected to a
computer to save battery power.
• Windows 98/98SE: If this is the first time the camera has
been connected to the computer, Windows detects the
camera as an “Unknown device” and automatically com-
pletes the required software installation.
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5Open My Computer or Windows Explorer. A “Removable Disk” appears in the
drive list.
6Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon to view its contents.
7Files stored on camera are located in the folder named “DCIM”.
Understanding Camera Memory and Storage
Internal Memory
The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If an SD card is not
installed in the camera, all photos and video clips recorded by the camera will
be stored in the internal memory. If an SD card is installed, photos and video
clips are stored on the SD card.
Optional SD Memory Card
Photos, video clips, and other information recorded by the camera is stored
Making Connections
on the SD card using the Design rule for Camera File system (DCF) protocol.
The DCF protocol is designed to accommodate file and data exchange be-
tween digital cameras and other devices.
DCF Protocol
The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the direc-
tory structure for the memory card. Photos that are taken by a DCF camera
can be viewed on DCF-compatible cameras from other manufacturers.
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7 Installing Software
Installing the Software Driver
You must install the camera software drivers if your computer’s operating system is
Windows 98 or Windows 98SE. To install the drivers:
1Insert the included software installation CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-
ROM drive.
2The installation program starts automatically.
3Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.
NOTES:
• If the installation program does not start automatically,
open the CD-ROM in My Computer or Windows Explorer
and double-click on the file named “install.exe” to start the
program. You can also click Run in the Windows Startup
menu, enter “(the CD-ROM drive):/install.exe”, and then
click OK.
• Restart your computer after installing the drivers.
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Installing Software
Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE
MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE is a photo editing application that is included for free on the soft-
ware installation CD-ROM. You must use Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE/98 on your com-
puter to use this software.
Follow these steps to install the photo editing application.
1.Insert the software installation CD-ROM in your computer’s CD-ROM drive.
2.The installation program starts automatically.
3.Follow the on-screen instructions to install the software.
4A welcome window appears. Click Next to continue with the installation.
5The Software License Agreement window appears. To accept the license,
click Yes to continue. If you disagree with the license, click No to exit the
installation program.
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Installing Software
6Select a destination folder in which the software will be installed. For most
users, C:\Program Files\ is the most appropriate choice.
7Click Next to begin copying files from the CD-ROM to the computer hard
drive.
8When installation is computer, select “Yes, I want to restart my computer
now” to restart your computer.
NOTE:
If the installation program does not start automatically, open
the CD-ROM in My Computer or Windows Explorer and
double-click on the file named “install.exe” to start the pro-
gram. You can also click Run in the Windows Startup menu,
enter “(the CD-ROM drive):/install.exe”, and then click OK.
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Installing Software
Using the MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE Application
PhotoSuite 4 SE gives you the ability to edit, crop and print the photos you download to
your computer from the digital camera. Refer to the application help documentation for
information on using the software.
To start the program, click Start > Programs > MGI PhotoSuite 4 > MGI PhotoSuite 4.
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8 Appendix
Indicator Lamp Status
ModeNo.
General
Camera Status
1
Power On (until ready)
Dial Mode Change
2
3
Mass Storage
4
LCD Off
1
Flash Charging ('til ready)
Video AF Lock
2
Video Recording
3
Still AF/AE/
4
AWB Lock
Standby
Busy
w/ Flash
w/o Flash
LED
Always
On
Blinking (ms)
ONOFF
Green130
Green
130
Green
Red
130 130
Green
Red
130 130
Green
Green
500 500
Red
Green
Auto Manual Video
130
130
Playback
Record
Play
5
Capture Still Image
Saving Image
6
Self-timer Capture
7
(10 sec./2 sec.)
Self-timer Capture 2 sec.
8
Self-timer
9
Capture 10 sec.
Erase All
1
2
Slide Show (Reading)
3
Copy to Card (Copying)
w/ Flash
w/o Flash
1-4 sec.
5-8 sec.
9-10 sec.
Green
Green
Red
Green
Self-timer
Self-timer
Self-timer
Self-timer
Green
Green
Green
130 130
130 130
125 125
500 500
250 250
125 125
130 130
130 130
130 130
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Reference
Troubleshooting
ProblemCauseSolution
Power does not turn on.
The camera does not take
pictures.
Image is not recorded when the
shutter button is pressed.
The flash doesn't fire.
- batteries are inserted in the
wrong direction
- batteries are dead
- the battery compartment door
is open
- the mode dial is set to
Playback mode
- the flash is charging
- memory is full
- SD card is not formatted
correctly
- maximum file number is
exceeded
- the mode dial is set to
Playback mode
- the flash is charging
- memory is full
- flash mode is set to OFF
- reload batteries in the correct
direction
- replace with new batteries
- make sure the battery
compartment door is securely
closed
- turn the mode dial to Auto,
Manual, or Video mode
- wait for the flash to charge
- reformat the SD card
- the card may be defective, use
a new card
- turn "File No. Reset" on, then
format the card or insert a new
card
- turn the mode dial to Auto or
Manual mode
- wait until the flash has finished
charging
- make space in memory by
deleting images you don't
want, or by downloading files
to a computer and erasing all
files or formatting memory
- set the flash to any mode
except OFF
Images are blurry or out of
focus.
Images are not displayed on the
LCD screen.
Recorded images are not saved
in memory.
Cannot transfer images to a
computer after connecting the
USB cable.
Images do not appear on the
television.
- the camera was moving when
the image was captured
- the subject was beyond the
range within which the camera
can focus
- a memory card with non-DCIF
images (recorded with another
camera) is loaded
- the camera was turned
off/powered down before the
image was stored in memory
- USB driver is not installed
- the cable is not connected
securely
- the video system setting is
incorrect
- hold the camera steady when
shooting pictures
- turn the Macro mode on if the
subject is with 10 cm (zoomed
out) or 16 cm (zoomed in)
- do not use Macro mode when
shooting distant subjects
- this camera cannot display
non-DCIF images
- if the battery low indicator
appears on the LCD screen,
replace the batteries
immediately.
- install the USB driver before
you connect the camera to a
computer
- turn the camera on
- use the included video cable to
connect the camera to a TV
- set the video system to the
correct setting, NTSC or PAL
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Reference
Default Settings
ModeDescriptionDefault Setting
Playback
Auto Mode
Manual Mode
Information OSD Display
Quality/Size
Flash
Preview Display Mode
Size
Quality
Flash
Exposure Compensation
White Balance
ISO
Preview Display Mode
IMAGE ONLY
2272X1704/NORMAL
FORCE OFF
OSD AND IMAGE
2272X1704
NORMAL
FORCE OFF
0.0
AUTO
AUTO
OSD AND IMAGE
Video Mode
Set Mode
White Balance
Preview Display Mode
Beep
Date Style
Focus Indicator
Auto Power Off
LCD Confirm
TV Out
Language
File No. ResetON
AUTO
OSD AND IMAGE
ON
Y/M/D
ON
3 MIN.
ON
NTSC
ENGLISH
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Reference
Specifications
Sensor4.13 megapixel CCD
LensF 2.8 ~ 6.66
Built-In ViewfinderOptical viewfinder
Focus RangeNormal: 40 cm ~ infinity
Macro: (W) 10cm ~ Infinity / (T) 16cm ~ Infinity
SensitivityAuto, 100, 200, 400
LCD Display1.5” color TFT LCD panel
Still Image Resolution2272x1704, 1120x840, 544x408, 2272x1504