User Manual
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Table Of Contents
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Safety Notes
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Overall Introduction-------------------------------------------------------------04
n Accessories----------------------------------------------------------------------04
n External View -------------------------------------------------------------------05
n Mode Dial (Working Mode)---------------------------------------------------05
n Icon Display----------------------------------------------------------------------06
n Icon Index Table ---------------------------------------------------------------06
Getting Ready---------------------------------------------------------------------07
n Turn On or Off the Camera---------------------------------------------------07
n Loading the Batteries----------------------------------------------------------07
n Inserting or Removing an SD Card----------------------------------------08
n Attaching the Wrist Strap-----------------------------------------------------08
Getting Started--------------------------------------------------------------------09
n Basic Photography-------------------------------------------------------------09
Advanced Functionality Settings-------------------------------------------11
n Under Shooting Mode (
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Setting Focus Range----------------------------------------------------------11
Turning On or Off the TFT LCD Monitor----------------------------------11
Setting Flash Mode-------------------------------------------------------------12
Setting Self-timer---------------------------------------------------------------12
Setting Digital Zoom-----------------------------------------------------------13
Setting an Image Size (Resolution)----------------------------------------14
Setting Image Quality----------------------------------------------------------14
Setting Voice Memo------------------------------------------------------------15
Setting Exposure----------------------------------------------------------------16
Setting White Balance---------------------------------------------------------16
n Under Playback Mode (
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Exploring an Image-------------------------------------------------------------17
Displaying Image Information-----------------------------------------------17
Playback of a Movie Clip-----------------------------------------------------
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Thumbnail Images (Small Images) Display------------------------------18
Deleting Images ---------------------------------------------------------------19
Formatting an SD Card--------------------------------------------------------20
Formatting the Built-in Flash Memory -----------------------------------20
Setting Slide Show-------------------------------------------------------------
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Setting Image Protection-----------------------------------------------21
Printing Out Images without a PC-----------------------------------21
n Under Movie Clip Mode (
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Setting the Recording Time of a Movie Clip----------------------22
n Under Setup Mode ( )----------------------------------------------- 23
Setting Beep Sound ---------------------------------------------------23
Setting Auto Power Off ------------------------------------------------23
Setting Date Stamp ----------------------------------------------------23
Setting Date Type ------------------------------------------------------23
Setting Date -------------------------------------------------------------24
Setting Quick View------------------------------------------------------24
Setting Language--------------------------------------------------------25
Setting Reset-------------------------------------------------------------25
Setting TV Mode---------------------------------------------------------25
TV Connection ---------------------------------------------------------------26
PC Connection-----------------------------------------------------------------27
n Installing the Camera's Driver ------------------------------------------27
Under Microsoft Windows 98 / 98SE-----------------------------------27
Under Microsoft Windows 2000-----------------------------------------28
Under Microsoft Windows ME / XP-------------------------------------29
Under Mac 9.X or later-----------------------------------------------------29
n Installing Ulead Photo Explorer ----------------------------------------
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Under Windows Operation System (Windows 98/98SE/2000
/ME/XP)--------------------------------------------------------------------30
Under Macintosh Operating System (Mac 9.X or later)-----------32
n Downloading the Image(s)------------------------------------------------34
Under Windows Operation System (Windows 98/98SE/2000
/ME/XP)------------------------------------------------------------------------34
Downloading Images from Removable Disk --------------------34
Downloading Images through Ulead Photo Explorer ---------34
Under Macintosh Operating System (Mac 9.X or later)-----------35
Downloading Images from Removable Disk --------------------35
Downloading Images through Ulead Photo Explorer-----------35
Appendix -----------------------------------------------------------------------36
n Error Message Table ----------------------------------------------------36
n Specifications ---------------------------------------------------------------37
n About Ulead Photo Explorer --------------------------------------------38
Safety Notes
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Do not try to open the camera by yourself, which may cause damage to the camera or electric shock.
Do not fire the flash in a close distance (less than 1 meter) to human eyes.
Keep the camera away from the reach of children or animals to prevent them from swallowing the batteries or small accessories.
Avoid using the camera if any kinds of liquid enters the camera. If it happens, switch off the camera and contact the company that you bought
this camera from for help.
Do not operate this camera with wet hands, which may cause electric shock.
Do not place or store the camera in a high temperature environment, which may cause damage to the camera.
Do not mix to use different types of batteries or new and old batteries.
Please remove the batteries to avoid electricity leakage if the camera is not in use for a long period.
Unplug the camera from the adapter (if used) to avoid damage to the camera if the camera is not to be used for a long period.
It's normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after using for a long period.
Overall Introduction
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User Manual
Quick
Start
Guide
User
Manual
Accessories
Digital Camera
Camera Driver
& Ulead Software
2 x AA Batteries
Camera Pouch
Quick Start
Guide
USB Cable
Wrist Strap
Video Cable
Overall Introduction
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DISP
POWER
External View
Shutter Button
Flash
Viewfinder
Speaker
Video Connector
USB Connector
Self-timer
LED
Optical Lens
Tripod Socket
Memory Card
Cover
Ø Shooting Mode (
)
Ø Playback Mode ( )
Ø Movie Clip Mode ( )
Ø Setup Mode (
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Left ( )Direction/Flash
/ Thumbnails Button
Up ( )Direction Button
Down ( )Direction Button
Zoom in/out Button
(Optical, Digital Zoom)
Right ( )Direction
/ Self-Timer Button
Set/Macro
/Speaker Button
Strap Eyelet
Mode Dial
Menu/Cancel
Button
LED
Indicator
Viewfinder
TFT LCD
Monitor
TFT LCD Button
Power Button
Microphone
Battery Cover
TopBackFrontBottom
Mode Dial (Working Mode)
Overall Introduction
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Icon Display
Voice Memo
Working Mode
( ) Shooting mode
( ) Playback mode
( ) Movie clip mode
( ) Setup mode
Note: In Playback mode,
this icon " " will not be
shown on the TFT LCD.
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Digital Zoom
4 Optical Zoom
6Digital Zoom
( )Macro
Battery Status
( ) Battery full
() Battery half
drained
( ) Battery
drained
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Memory Card
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Exposure
Date
Image Size
( )2272x1704
( )2048x1536
( )1600x1200
( )1280x960
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mage Quality
( )Super fine
( )Fine
( )Normal
White Balance
( )Auto
( )Daylight
( )Sunset
( )Fluorescent
( )Tungsten
Self-timer
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Flash Mode
( )Auto flash
( )Auto flash with
red-eye
reduction
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)Slow Sync
( )Fill-in flash
( )Flash off
Working Mode
Focus Range
Flash Modes
Digital Zoom
Thumbnails
Self-timer
Memory Card Inside
Battery Status
Image Size (Resolution)
Image Quality
White Balance
Exposure
Voice Memo
Protected Image
Print (DPOF)
Darkness Warning
Setting
Getting Ready
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Turn On or Off the Camera
Loading the Batteries
Press down the "POWER" button to turn on the camera.
Repeat the above action to turn off the camera.
Note
The below symbols on the TFT LCD Monitor are the indication of
the battery status.
( ): Battery power is full.
( ):Battery power is half drained. Have new batteries ready.
( ):Battery power is drained. Replace the batteries you are using
now.
Note
2 pcs of AA alkaline / Ni-MH / CRV-3 batteries are strongly
recommended for normal operation.
Loading the Batteries
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Push down the black triangle button on the Battery Cover and
slide out to open it.
3. Load 2 x AA batteries into the battery chamber, following the
polarity indication.
4. Close the Battery cover
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Note
n Batteries may lose power if kept inside the camera for a long time without using. Please remove the batteries while the camera is
n not in use.
n Do not use manganese batteries since they cannot supply sufficient power to support the camera's operation.
n Batteries may not work normally under 0¢J.
n It's normal that the temperature of the camera body goes up after being in use for a long period.
Inserting or Removing an SD Card
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Note
If a new SD card is used, it is necessary to format firstly. Please
refer to page 20 for the details.
Note
The image(s) can be stored either in built-in flash memory or in
memory card. Only if the memory card is inserted, the images
will
be stored in the memory card rather than the built-in flash
memory. On the other hand, the images will be stored in the built-in
flash memory only if a memory card is not inserted.
1. Power off the camera
2. Open the Memory Card Cover.
3. Insert the SD card into the card slot and press it down until a click
sound happens. (Press down the inserted SD card again to get it
out when a click sound happens)
4.Close the Memory Card Cover.
Getting Started
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Basic Photography
1. Remove the Lens Cover.
2. Press down the POWER button to turn on the camera.(Note that the yellow led on the back side will blink.)
3. Set the Mode Dial at Shooting Mode ( ) for still image or Movie Clip Mode ( ) for video recording.
4. Hold your camera with your hand and position a subject in the center of the frame to focus on.
5. If the subject you are going to shoot is ranged from 0.2m to 0.8 m, pressing down SET/MACRO button to change the focus range.
6. Press and hold the shutter button halfway down. Note when the color of the central frame turns from white to red and then to green,
this means the camera Auto Focus is ready. And then you can continue next step for image shooting.
7. Press the shutter button fully down for capturing the image.
8. The LED Indicator starts blinking right after the Shutter Button is released.
9. Once the LED Indicator stops blinking, you are ready to take another shot.
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Auto Focus is ready!
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Note
A message of "Low Light!" appearing on the TFT LCD Monitor as a warning to remind you to go to the Flash Mode and select Auto Flash or
Fill-in flash to get more light sources so as to compose a superior quality image.
Note
In such cases shown as follows, please release the shutter button, then try to recompose the shot and focus again because the Auto Focus
function may be difficult to use with.
n The subject is distant from the camera and dark
n The contrast of the subject and its background is poor
n The subject is viewed through a piece of glass or window.
n A fast-moving or a flashing subject is passing through.
n The subject has a reflection attribute like a mirror, a luminous body, or a lustrous subject.
Note
Move up and down the zoom button to adjust the suitable zoom position.
Note
The lens moves when the zoom feature is being used. Be very careful not to touch the lens.
Note
When the zoom exceeds 3X, enlargement is carried out using digital processing image and the image can be enlarged up to 4X using the
digital zoom feature. (When the digital zoom feature is used, the image quality deteriorates unlike the enlargement with the optical zoom.)
Note
Regarding any advanced functionality settings, please refer to the next section -- Advanced Functionality Settings. Note that press the MENU
Button to enter the advanced settings and please press down the MENU Button again anytime if you would like to exit the setting.
Note
You can easily check whether the setting is changed or not by the representative icon display on the right side of the LCD screen. If not, please
repeat the above steps.
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The T side of this line shows
the extent of digital zoom
Advanced Functionality Settings
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Under Shooting Mode ( )
Setting Focus Range
Turning On or Off the TFT LCD Monitor (Default :On)
DISP
DISP
POWER
SET / MACRO
MENU / CANCEL
DISP
POWER
Note:
For close-up of small subjects like flower or insects, shoot using the Macro feature as
shown on the left side of camera.
And the Macro icon ( ) will appear on the LCD screen
DISP
POWER
Macro ( ) : 0.2m~0.8m
Note:
By pressing the LCD button in order, you may change the display with fewer icons on
the TFT LCD, turn the TFT LCD off, and turn it on again for all available icons.
Note
:
With the power-off TFT LCD Monitor, you are able to extend the power consumption of
the camera and you may use the Viewfinder to target the subject instead for your
convenience.
Advanced Functionality Settings
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Setting Flash Mode (Default: Auto Flash)
DISP
POWER
SET / MACRO
MENU / CANCEL
DISP
POWER
Setting Self-timer (Default: OFF)
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DISP
POWER
SET / MACRO
MENU / CANCEL
DISP
POWER
DISP
POWER
SET / MACRO
MENU / CANCEL
DISP
POWER
Ø You can change the flash mode shown below according to the environment.
Auto Flash
Auto Flash with
Red-eye
Reduction
Night Scene
Fill-in Flash
Flash Off
The flash fires automatically as required under shooting mode.
To avoid the subject's eyes appear red in the picture, use this
mode can effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye
effect.
The flash will fire and the exposure time is set to 1/2 second
so that the subject in the foreground and background are
properl
y exposed.
This mode will enable the flash to fire in any circumstances.
The mode will disable the flash to fire in any circumstance.
Note
The function of self-timer starts with the
countdown from 10 seconds.
Note
The self-timer will be automatically cancelled
once the shoot is done.
Note
Press Right key and the self-time icon will
appear in the Preview.
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