Kodak PixPro AZ-251 User Manual

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User Manual
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BEFORE YOU START
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd. Address: 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550,
Gardena, CA 90248, USA
Company Website: www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com
For Customers in the U.S.A.
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, includ­ing interference that may cause undesired operation.
For Customers in Europe
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
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of their respective owners.
This manual provides you with instructions on how
to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate, however JK Imaging Ltd.. reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are
used to help you locate information quickly and easily.
Indicates useful information.
Indicates precautions are to be taken while
operating the camera.
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SAFETY NOTES
Safety notes for this camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid
objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble the camera.
To prevent the camera from being damaged by
moisture, do not use or store the camera in very humid environments, such as in rain or near bodies of water.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places or
on a beach to prevent dust or sand from entering the camera, causing possible damage to it.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot
environment or under direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near a
powerful magnetic eld, for example near a mag­net or transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for a
long period time.
Turn the camera off, remove the battery and the
memory card, and dry it within 24 hours if water accidentally comes in contact with the camera.
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When you take the camera from a cold place to
a warmer environment, condensation may occur. Please wait for a reasonable period of time before you turn it on.
When you use the camera, remove the battery if it
overheats. Wait until the unit cools down.
Download your photos and remove the memory
card when you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.
Store the camera in a dry environment and place
it on a at surface when you are going to store the
camera for a long period of time.
Before you remove the battery and memory card,
the camera should be turned off.
When you clean the body of the camera, do not
use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic cleaner.
Use the professional lens wiping cloth and
dedicated cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Safety notes for battery
If battery uid leaks inside the camera, contact our
customer service department.
If battery uid leaks onto your skin, rinse your skin
with clean water and seek immediate medical attention.
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Disposal of used batteries should be carried out
in accordance with the local (national or regional) regulations.
To prevent the battery from being damaged, do not
drop the battery or allow it to hit solid objects or to be scratched by the objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact with metal
objects (including coins) to avoid short circuiting, discharging, excessive heat, or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the battery.
Do not expose the battery to water. Always keep
the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat the battery or throw it into a re to
avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot environment or in
direct sunlight.
When the camera is stored for a long period of
time, remove the battery and keep it in a dry place that is not accessible to the infants and children.
In a colder environment, the performance of the
battery could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, install it according to
the positive and negative markings on the battery compartment. Never force it into the battery compartment.
Safety notes for memory card
Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit solid
objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water. Always
keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when the camera
is turned on. Otherwise, the memory card could be damaged.
Do not directly edit the data on the memory card.
Copy the data to your PC before you edit them.
When the camera is stored for a long period of
time, be sure to download your photos and remove the memory card. Store it in a dry environment.
Format the memory card using the camera before
you use it or insert a new one.
We suggest buying only well-known, name brand
memory cards to ensure peak performance.
Do not modify the name of the les or folders of
the memory card using your PC. Modifying the le names may cause the les to not be recognized
on the camera or a possible error may occur.
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A photo taken with the camera will be stored in the
folder that is automatically generated on the SD card. Do not store photos that are not taken using this camera in these folders as the pictures cannot
be recognized during the playback.
When you insert a memory card, make sure the
notch of the card matches the markings on the top of the card slot.
Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera off
during the update process. Doing so may cause incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around
the neck of a child.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe
the relevant rules specied by the airline.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology,
the LCD screen may have a few dead or bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.
Do not expose the LCD screen to water. In a humid
environment, only wipe it with a soft and dry cleaning cloth.
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If the LCD screen is damaged and the liquid
crystal comes into contact with your skin, wipe your skin with a dry cloth immediately and rinse it with clean water. If liquid crystal comes into contact with your eyes, wash them with clean water at least for 15 minutes and seek immediate medical attention. If you accidentally swallow liquid crystal, rinse your mouth immediately and seek medical attention.
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CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START ........................... 1
SAFETY NOTES ................................... 2
CONTENTS ........................................... 5
GETTING READY ................................. 9
Accessories Included ....................................... 9
Install lens cap and neck strap ........................10
Part Names .....................................................11
Installing Battery and Memory Card ................14
Turning Camera On and Off ............................16
Symbol Description .........................................16
Set your Language, Date/Time .......................17
Set your Language, Date/Time after the
rst power-on ............................................17
Resetting your Language ..........................17
Resetting Date/Time .................................18
MODE OVERVIEW .............................. 19
Display Setting ................................................19
LCD Screen Display ........................................20
Overview of the screen icons in photo
shooting mode ..........................................20
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie
Mode .........................................................22
Overview of the Screen Icons in
Playback Mode .........................................23
Using the Mode Dial ........................................24
Auto Mode .......................................................25
Program AE .....................................................25
Shutter Priority ................................................26
Manual Mode ..................................................26
Face Beautier ................................................27
Panorama Mode ..............................................28
Scene Mode ....................................................29
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Auto Scene Mode (ASCN) ........................32
Custom Settings ..............................................34
Landscape .......................................................35
Aperture Adjustment .................................44
Using Quick Recording ...................................44
i Button Function Menu ...................................45
BASIC OPERATION ............................. 36
Using the Zoom Function ................................36
Focus Setting ..................................................37
Macro Mode ....................................................37
Self-Timer Setting ...........................................38
Flash Mode .....................................................39
White Balance Setting .....................................40
Continuous Shot ..............................................41
EV Setting .......................................................42
Exposure Compensation ..........................42
ISO ............................................................43
Shutter Adjustment ...................................43
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PLAYBACK ........................................... 46
Viewing Photos and Videos ............................46
Thumbnail View ...............................................47
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only) ..48
Slideshow ........................................................49
Photos and Video Deletion ..............................50
USING THE MENUS ............................ 51
Photo Setup Menu ..........................................51
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .........51
Image Size ................................................52
OIS ............................................................52
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Cont. AF ....................................................53
HDR ..........................................................53
Beauty .......................................................54
Scene ........................................................54
Photo Shooting Setting Menu .........................56
Quality .......................................................56
AF-Assist Beam ........................................57
Digital Zoom ..............................................57
Date Imprint ..............................................57
Quick Review ............................................58
Custom Settings .......................................58
Movie Menu .....................................................59
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering) .........59
Video Quality ............................................60
OIS ............................................................60
Movie Setting Menu ........................................61
Digital Zoom ..............................................61
Playback Menu ................................................62
HDR ..........................................................62
Red-Eye Reduction ...................................63
Rotate .......................................................63
Resize .......................................................64
Color Effect ...............................................64
Playback Setting Menu ...................................65
Protect ......................................................65
Delete .......................................................66
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ...........67
Trim ...........................................................68
Setup Menu .....................................................69
Power Saver .............................................70
Language ..................................................70
Sound Settings .........................................70
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Zone ..........................................................71
Date/Time .................................................71
File / Software .................................................71
Format Memory ........................................71
Copy to Card .............................................72
File Numbering .........................................72
Reset ........................................................73
FW Version ...............................................73
CONNECTIONS ................................... 74
Connecting to a Computer ..............................74
Setting the USB Mode ..............................74
Transferring les to your computer ...........74
Video System ..................................................75
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode ...........76
Supported HDMI Connections ........................77
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Connecting HDMI-Ready TV ....................77
Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible
Printer ..............................................................78
Setting the USB Mode ..............................78
Connecting to your Printer ........................79
Using the PictBridge Menu ..............................80
Print (with Date) ........................................80
Print (without Date) ...................................81
Print Index .................................................82
Print DPOF Images ...................................83
Exit ............................................................83
APPENDICES ...................................... 84
Specications ..................................................84
Prompts and Warning Messages ....................88
Troubleshooting ..............................................92
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GETTING READY
Accessories Included
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer.
STOP
USB Cable
Neck Strap
Warranty Card
Service CardAA battery x 4
Quick Start Guide
CD-ROM
Lens Cap With StrapQuick Start Guide
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Install lens cap and neck strap
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Part Names
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AF Assist Beam/Timer
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Indicator
2 Flash Lamp 12 AF Button/Arrow Button (Up) 22 Continuous Capture Button
3 Microphone 13
4 Lens 14
5 LCD Screen 15
Exposure Compensation
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Button
7 Status Indicator 17 Strap Buckles 27 Tripod Receptacle
8 i Button 18 USB Port 28 Battery Cover Buckle
9 Menu Button 19 HDMI Port 29 Battery Cover
10 Display Button 20 Zoom Lever
11 Playback Button 21 Shutter Button
Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right)
Delete Button/Self-Timer Button/Arrow Button (Down)
Macro Button/Arrow Button (Left)
16 SET Button 26 Speaker
23 Fast Video Recording Button
24 Power Switch
25 Mode Dial
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Installing Battery and Memory Card
1. Open the battery cover.
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2. Insert the battery into the battery slot in the correct position as shown in the following diagram:
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as shown in the diagram below:
Write protection buckle
The memory card (SD/SDHC) is optional and not included in all camera packaging. If you have to purchase a memory card, select one with storage capacity between 4GB and 32GB to ensure cor­rect data storage.
To remove your memory card, open the battery cover, gently press the memory card to eject it and remove it carefully.
4. Close the battery cover.3. Insert the memory card into the memory card slot
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Turning Camera On and Off
Symbol Description
Slide the power switch to turn on/off the camera.
Power Switch
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In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding.
[Button name]: When one button on the cam-
era cannot be indicated by an icon, the symbol [ ] is used to indicate it.
Item properties: The optional properties in the
camera interface are indicated by the symbol .
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Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after the rst
power-on
1. When you turn the camera on for the rst time, the language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language.
3. After you press the button to conrm the selection, the Date/Time settings screen appears.
4. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/ Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM: dd HH:mm.
5. Press the up/down arrow button to adjust the value for the selected Date/Time.
6. Press the button to conrm the time settings and the snapshot screen appears.
Resetting your Language
After you set your language for the rst time, follow
the instructions below to reset your language.
1. Turn the camera on via the power switch.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to selectLanguageand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired language and press the button to conrm.
6. Press the button and the snapshot screen appears.
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Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the rst time, follow
the instructions below to reset date and time.
1. Turn the camera on via the power switch.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select Date & Timeand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Date/ Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in yyyy:MM: dd HH:mm.
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6. Press the up/down arrow button to press the value for your selected block. After you nish your settings, press the button to conrm.
7. Press the button and the following snapshot screen appears.
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MODE OVERVIEW
Display Setting
Press the button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off.
Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen
Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
Off: Does not display any additional icons on screen
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LCD Screen Display
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Overview of the screen icons in photo shooting mode
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1 Shooting Mode Icons
Auto Mode Panorama Mode
Program AE Scene Mode
Shutter priority Custom Settings
Manual Mode Landscape
Face Beautier
2 Macro Mode
3 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom Lever)
4 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory
5 Battery Status
6 White Balance (Adjustable only in Mode)
7 Color Effect (Adjustable only in Mode)
8 Number of remaining shots
9 Image Size
10 Video Quality
11 ISO Value (Adjustable only in Mode)
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12 Remaining Recording time
13 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
(Adjustable only in Mode)
14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable only in Mode)
15 Histogram
16 Aperture Value (Adjustable only in Mode)
17 Image stabilization
18 Focus Frame
19 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
20 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
Object Tracking
21 Self-Timer
Self-timer Off
2 sec
10 sec
Smile
22 Flash Mode
Flash Auto
Force Flash
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
23 Continuous Shot
Single
Continuous Shot
3 Shots
Time-Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min)
24 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
25 HDR (Adjustable only in Mode)
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie Mode
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1 Movie Mode Icons
2 Macro Mode
3 Self-Timer
Self-timer Off
4 Zoom Display (by turning the Zoom Lever)
5 SD Memory Card/Built-In Memory
6 Battery Status
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10 sec
7 Color Effect
8 Video Quality
9 Remaining Recording time
10 Exposure Compensation (EV value)
11 Image stabilization
12 Focus Frame
13 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
14 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
15 AF Mode
For optimal video shooting, it is recommended that an SDHC memory card be used. If you shoot video using only the camera's internal memory, the end results may have image jitter, noise and vastly shorter recording times.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be adjusted. Digital Zoom can be adjusted to 4X (100X in total).
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode
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1 DPOF File
2 File Protection
3 Memory space (indicating the current number of
photos and total number of photos)
4 SD Memory Card/Built-in Memory
5 Battery Status
6 Zoom Magnication Area
7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zone
9 Shooting Date
10 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
11 Red-Eye Reduction
12 HDR
13 Date Folder
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Using the Mode Dial
This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch between different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto Mode
Program AE
Shutter priority
Manual Mode Many of the camera settings can be congured manually in this mode.
Face
Beautier
Panorama Mode
Scene Mode Choose from 22 different pre-set scene types and effects for your photos.
Movie Mode Record videos.
Custom Settings
Landscape For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.
Setting allows you to choose the EV value and the camera will select both the shutter speed and aperture automatically.
Setting allows you to choose a specic shutter speed so the camera will adjust the aperture automatically to ensure correct exposure.
This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening touches and eye brightening capabilities.
In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic photo.
The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment.
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Auto Mode
Program AE
Auto Mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While operating in this mode, the camera automatically
optimizes numerous camera settings to adjust your
photos and videos for the best possible results.
Follow these steps:
1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on.
2. Switch the Mode Dial to Auto Mode ( ).
3. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
4. The LCD screen will show a green focus frame when the subject is in focus.
5. Fully press the shutter button down to take pictures.
When (Program AE) mode is selected, you can adjust the EV value and ISO value.
1. Turn the mode dial to and press the button to
congure settings.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment item.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.
4. Press the button to engage the settings and enter the shooting screen.
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Shutter Priority
Manual Mode
When (Shutter Priority) is selected, you can adjust the shutter speed , the EV value and ISO value. The camera automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed value to get the most appropriate exposure value.
1. Turn the mode dial to and press the button to
congure settings.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment item.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.
4 Press the button to conrm the settings and
enter the shooting screen.
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When selecting manual ( ) mode, you can set the aperture / shutter speed manually and ISO value.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to and press the button
to congure settings.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an adjustment setting.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the parameters.
4. Press the button to conrm the settings and enter the shooting screen.
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Face Beautier
In Portrait Mode, the camera is set to automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic portrayal of skin tones.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to select Face Beautier Mode
( ).
2. Press the button and press the up/down button to select .
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select Face
Beautier and press the button to conrm and
return to photo shooting mode.
Beautier Mode has 3 effects:
Effect 1: Skin Soften
Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening
Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening +
Eye Enlargement
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Panorama Mode
With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of pictures which will be stitched automatically into a ultra-wide panoramic picture by the camera.
Follow the steps below:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama Mode ( ) .
2. Press the arrow buttons to select a shooting direction. (The right direction is used as default if you do not make any choice) 2 seconds later, the camera is ready to take pictures. You can also press the button or half press the shutter button to be ready to take pictures.
3. Compose the rst view of the panoramic picture
on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to capture the image.
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4. When you nish shooting the rst photo, two target
icons will display on the LCD screen at left and right sides. Move the camera to the right until the round target icon is directly positioned over the square box. The box will turn green when they overlap and the camera will automatically take the next picture. Repeat the same steps for additional shots. Up to 4 frames can be stitched together.
5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots, press the button and the camera will stitch the pictures automatically. Press the playback button to enter playback mode to see the effect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will automatically stitch the pictures. Press the playback button to enter playback mode to see the effect.
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Flash Mode, Self-Timer, Macro Mode, and Exposure Compensation are all disabled in Panorama Mode.
In the process of automatic panoramic shooting, "Improper alignment. Please try again." shown on the LCD screen means that the moving angle deviates from the green baseline during camera moving which leads to shooting failure, and you need to shoot again.
In Panorama mode, up to 4 photos can be
captured when the image size is set at 2MP.
Scene Mode
You can select an appropriate mode from the 22 scene modes according to the type of environment
you are shooting. The camera then congures the
most appropriate settings automatically.
Turn the Mode Dial to the Scene Mode to enter the Scene Mode menu. What the LCD screen displays is shown in the screen shot below:
Auto Scene
Press the arrow buttons to select a scene , and press the button to conrm.
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Scene Description
Auto Scene
Sport
Beach
Identies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night Scene,
Night Scene Person, Auto.
For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This mode is not recommended for shooting indoors.
For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.
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Sunset
Fireworks
Night Landscape
Sketch
Snow
Children
ID
Glass
Photo Frame
For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.
For reworks at night. Slower shutter speed is adjusted for brilliant images. The use of
a tripod is recommended.
For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended.
For taking photos with pencil sketch effect.
For snow scenes. Reproduce natural, clear white scenes.
Turns off ash automatically. Avoids disturbing subject, suitable for taking photos of
children.
For shooting ID size photos. (It is recommended to print using 6-inch 4R (6X4)
photographic paper).
For objects behind transparent glass.
For adding interesting frame effects to the photo.
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Scene Description
Panning Shot
Portrait
Suitable for capturing fast moving objects to have a clear subject with a blurred background.
Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their face.
Fish Eye
Party
Indoor
Leaf
Museum
Night Portrait
Pet Mode-Dog
Pet Mode-Cat
For interesting sh eye effect.
Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the complicated lighting conditions.
For indoor settings. Reduce blur and improve color accuracy.
For plants. Capture brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.
For museums or ash-free areas. Retain color and reduce blur.
For portraits against night scenery.
Quickly identies a dog, capturing quick or unexpected movements.
Quickly identies a cat, capturing quick or unexpected movements.
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Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)
In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you.
“ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes:
Icon Mode Name Icon Mode Name
Landscape Mode
Portrait Mode Macro Mode
Night Portrait Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
To use "ASCN":
1. Turn the Mode Dial to “SCN” and select “ASCN” mode.
Night Landscape Mode
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2. Hold the camera steadily and aim at the subject. The optimum scene mode will be selected automatically.
3. Press the shutter button half-way down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down to take pictures.
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Mode Name Description
Landscape Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure and reproduce vivid green and blue colors.
Portrait Mode
Night Portrait
Backlit Portrait
Night Landscape Mode
Macro Mode
Auto Mode
Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces.
When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes.
When the sun or any other light source is behind you, ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible.
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the ISO value to compensate for low light.
To produce more detailed close-ups, ASCN will automatically engage the camera's Macro Mode and automatically focus the lens.
The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the best possible pictures.
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Custom Settings
The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment.
Follow the steps below:
1. Select any mode or scene mode to be stored.
2. Set your desired parameters in the current mode.
3. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.
4. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow button selectCustom Settingsand press the button or the right arrow button to enter the menu.
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6. SelectYes」to save or「No」to cancel.
7. Turn the mode dial to switch to the custom settings ( ).
8. The photo settings you stored the last time are invoked.
The factory default settings are Program AE ( ) and other parameters.
Custom Settings only keep the photo shooting mode and parameters you set the last time you used the camera in this mode.
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Landscape
While operating in this mode, the camera will vivid reproduction of green and blue, adjust your land­scapes photos for the best possible results.
Follow these steps:
1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on.
2. Switch the Mode Dial to Landscape ( ).
3. Compose your picture in the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway down to focus on the subject.
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4. The LCD screen will show a green focus frame when the subject is in focus.
5. Fully press the shutter button down to take pic­tures.
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BASIC OPERATION
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom
functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle the Zoom Lever of the camera to zoom in or out of the subject while taking pictures.
Zoom Lever
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Zoom Indicator
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When the Optical Zoom reaches the threshold as Digital Zoom, release and turn the Zoom Lever to T to
switch between the Optical zoom and Digital zoom.
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Focus Setting
Macro Mode
In different photo shooting modes, you can select different focus methods.
1. Press the up arrow button ( ) to display the settings screen.
2. Press the left/right to select the following 3 modes:
Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the
center of the LCD screen to focus on the subject.
Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the
subject in a wide area to nd the focus point.
Object Tracking: Smart tracking of the object
in motion under the focusing shooting.
3. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
Once enabled, Object Tracking will only work when lens is focused on the object.
The Macro Setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera.
1. Press the left arrow button ( ) to enter the Marco Menu.
2. Press the left/right to select the following 2 modes:
Macro Off
Select this option to disable Macro.
Macro On
Select this to focus on subjects 3 cm from the lens.
3. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
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Self-Timer Setting
Use this function to take pictures at pre-set intervals. The camera shutter speed can be set for 2 seconds, 10 seconds or by smile detection.
1. Press the down arrow button ( ) to enter the self-timer menu.
2. Press left/right to select the following 4 modes:
Self-Timer Off
Disables the Self-Timer.
Self-Timer 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed.
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Self-Timer 10 sec A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the Shutter Button is pressed.
Self-Timer Smile Press the Shutter Button and a picture will be taken immediately after a smile is detected.
3. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
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Flash Mode
The Flash is used to illuminate a subject in low light
or for ll-in lighting to achieve better illumination of a
subject with pronounced shadows.
1. Pop up the ash manually as shown below.
2. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the Flash Settings Menu.
3. Press the left/right to select the following 5 modes:
Flash Auto Camera ash goes off automatically based
on existing light conditions.
Force Flash The ash will engage with each shot even
if there is enough available light to take the
photo without ash.
Slow Sync.
This allows for night scenery photos that include people in the foreground. The use of a tripod is recommended when shooting with this setting.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye Use this mode for slow synchro shots with red-eye reduction.
Red-Eye Reduction The camera emits a brief pre-ash before
the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.
4. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the option.
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White Balance Setting
The White Balance Setting allows you to adjust the color temperature for different lighting sources to ensure the most accurate color reproduction.
Follow the steps below to set white balance of the camera:
1. Press button to enter White Balance Menu.
2. Press the left/right to select the following 8 modes:
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AWB
Daylight
Cloudy
Fluorescent
Fluorescent CWF
Incandescent
Manual WB (Fully press the shutter button
to detect the white balance value)
Color Temp. (1900K~10000K)
Press direction buttons Up / Down to
"Adjust the K value"; Press the direction
button Left to exit the K value.
3. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
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Continuous Shot
Follow the steps below to congure the Continuous
Shot Settings:
1. Press the to enter the Continuous Shot Menu.
2. Press the left/right to select the following 4 modes:
Single
Continuous Shot
3 Shots
Time-Lapse
Take pictures based on the preset interval (30sec/1min/5min/10min).
3. Press the button to conrm the settings and exit the menu.
4. Press the shutter button to start continuous shooting.
The ash is disabled in this mode in order to
achieve quick succession of shots.
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EV Setting
The EV function menu of the camera includes functions, such as EV adjustment, ISO, shutter, aperture, etc. Using the appropriate function settings can improve your pictures.
To select the best setting for optimum photos, follow these steps:
1. Press the button to display the settings screen.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the setting options.
3. Press the up/down button to adjust the option values.
4. Press button to complete the setting and enter shooting mode.
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Exposure Compensation
Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In the case of a very high contrast between the photographed object and the background, the brightness of the picture can be appropriately adjusted. (Adjustable only in
Mode)
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV
-2.0 to EV+2.0.
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ISO
The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of the camera's light sensor based on the brightness of the scene. To improve the camera's sensor performance in darker environments, a higher ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is needed when shooting in brighter conditions.
Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will generally have more noise than those taken at lower ISO settings. (Adjustable only in Mode)
The camera's ISO settings include: automatic, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200.
Shutter Adjustment
You can adjust the shutter speed value. Selecting a higher shutter speed will capture fast moving objects more clearly. Selecting a slower shutter speed will result in some motion blur of moving objects. (Adjustable only in Mode)
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Aperture Adjustment
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You can adjust the aperture size value. Selecting a large aperture opening will emphasize the point of fo-
cus and show a blurry background and foreground. A small aperture opening will keep both the background and main object in clear focus. (Adjustable only in Mode)
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Using Quick Recording
In shooting mode, press the Recording short cut button to begin recording video.
After nishing, press the Recording short cut button
or the Shutter Button to stop and store the video. The camera will return to shooting mode automatically.
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i Button Function Menu
Mode:
The Image Color Setting allows you to select different color effects.
1. Press the button to select the Image Color Setting Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Image Color Setting options.
There are 7 Image Color options in photo shooting mode :
Normal
Vivid
Sepia
Black and White
Vignetting
Salon
Dreamy
There are 4 Image Color options in Movie Mode :
Normal
Vivid
Sepia
Black and White
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PLAYBACK
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Viewing Photos and Videos
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD screen:
1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD screen.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card.
3. To play a selected video clip, press the button to enter the Movie Playback Mode.
During video playback, the operating instructions will appear on the screen. Press the Left/Right button, and press the button to engage the following actions:
Mute
1 Increase Volume
2 Pause
3 Fast Forward
4 Decrease Volume
5 Rewind
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6 Back to the beginning of the video
7 Play
8 Play video forward
9 Cancel playback
10 Play video backward
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Thumbnail View
When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom Lever counter clockwise to the position to display thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the screen.
W Zoom Out
1. Slide the Zoom Lever to switch between 3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails.
2. When a 3x3 or 4x4 thumbnail is displayed, press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video clip to view.
T Zoom In
3 Press button to select continuous shooting
playback and date playback.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or video clip to view and press the button to restore it to
the original size.
The Date Folder is displayed in date order based on camera's Date/Time Settings.
If the indicator appears on the LCD, then a
movie le is currently being displayed.
Press the button to restore a preview icon to
its original image size.
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Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
The Zoom Lever can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos between x2 to x8.
1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode.
2. Press the left/right button to select a picture to be
zoomed in.
3. Rotate the Zoom Lever clockwise to ( ) to
zoom in.
4. The magnication and range of the picture will be
displayed at the bottom right corner of the screen.
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5. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select a
part of the image to be zoomed in.
6. Press the button to return the image to its origi­nal scale.
Movie images cannot be magnied.
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Slideshow
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.
1. Press button to enter playback screen.
2. Press button to enter slide option.
3. Press the left/right button to select slideshow
playing or Cancel to return to the playback screen.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
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Photos and Video Deletion
In playback mode, press the down arrow button ( ) to select your photos and videos.
To delete photos or videos:
1. Press the button to switch to playback mode.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select the photos and videos to be deleted.
3. Press the down arrow button ( ) and the deletion screen is displayed.
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4. Press the up/down arrow button to
select Delete OneorExitand press the
button to conrm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 66 for instructions on deleting more than one image at a time.
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USING THE MENUS
Photo Setup Menu
Mode:
1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to enter the Photo Shooting Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Photo Shooting Menu to be set and press the button
to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's eld of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) targets the camera's entire eld of view.
• Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the camera's eld of view.
• Center metering targets a slightly larger area in the center of the cameras eld of view.
AIAE (Articial Intelligence AE): Automatically
selects the central and peripheral metering, to calculate the reasonable value of metering by weighting.
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Image Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in
pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to print
that image in larger sizes without degrading the image
quality.
OIS
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by unintentional hand shake, low light or slow shutter speed.
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The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the better the image quality becomes. As the number of recorded pixels lessen, you will be able to record more images on a memory card.
Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments or
when using a slower shutter speed.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
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Cont. AF
Enable the continuous AF to be able to continuously focus automatically when taking pictures.
There are 2 options:
• Off
• On
Setting Continuous AF to On will reduce battery life.
HDR
With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed
may be corrected to optimize the highlights and
lowlights captured to more accurately represent the actual scene.
There are 2 options:
• Off
• On
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Beauty
Set the effect of the beauty mode.
Beautier Mode has 3 effects:
Effect 1: Skin Soften
Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening
Scene
Select the scene mode under the SCN mode.
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Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening + Eye Enlargement
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Options
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Photo Shooting Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode and press the up/down button to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm.
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Quality
The Quality Setting can be used to adjust the image compression ratio.
There are three options for picture quality:
• Best (Average File Size: 4.0MB)
• Fine (Average File Size: 2.5MB)
• Normal (Average File Size: 2.0MB)
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AF-Assist Beam
In a darker environment, AF Assist Beam can be turned on for better focus.
Digital Zoom
Turn on or off the digital zoom.
Date Imprint
Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo image.
• Off
Date
• Date / Time
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Quick Review
This option allows quick review of the photos immediately after they are taken. Each photo is displayed on the LCD screen based on the selected time.
Custom Settings
Custom Settings stores the current photo shooting mode and its parameters. The stored mode and parameters are directly invoked in Custom Settings mode.
There are 4 options:
• Off
• 1 sec
• 2 sec
• 3 sec
A shorter quick review time will improve battery life.
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There are 2 options:
• No
• Yes
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Movie Menu
Mode:
1. Turn the mode dial, select the mode and press the button to enter the Movie Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select the Movie Menu to be set and press the button to
conrm.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the camera's eld of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
• AiAE (Articial Intelligence AE) targets the camera's entire eld of view.
• Spot metering targets a small area in the center of the camera's eld of view.
• Center metering targets a slightly larger area in the center of the cameras eld of view.
AIAE (Articial Intelligence AE): Automatically
selects the central and peripheral metering, to calculate the reasonable value of metering by weighting.
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Video Quality
Set the image resolution used during video recording.
The speed requirements for reading and writing high image pixel images to SD card are as follows:
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No.
Pixel
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1280x720
2
1280x720
3
640x480
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320x240
Recording time limit above 1280x720 30 fps format is under 29 minutes.
When recording in higher pixel resolutions for extended periods of time, this can cause the camera to generate heat. This is not a camera malfunction.
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OIS
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by hand shake, low light and slow shutter speed.
Use Stabilization Mode in dark environments or
when using a slower shutter speed.
Shooting in a windy or unstable environment (such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurred images.
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Movie Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Turn the Mode Dial and select to enter the video recording screen.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select , and press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Select the items to be set and press the button or the right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm.
Digital Zoom
Turn on or off the digital zoom.
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Playback Menu
Mode:
1. Press the button to display the playback screen and press button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the playback to be set and press button to enter.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
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HDR
With the HDR function, pictures that are overexposed
may be corrected to optimize the highlights and lowlights
captured to more accurately represent the actual scene.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select whether HDR is used.
: HDR : Cancel
4. After using the HDR function, the image will be
saved as a new le and the original le is still
stored in the memory.
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Red-Eye Reduction
1. In Playback Mode, press the left / right arrow button to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select Touch-up or Cancel to return playback Screen.
: Red-Eye Reduction : Skin Soften : Eye Brightening
: Eye Enlargement : Cancel
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
The beauty feature mentioned here is the
individual beautication for three effects, beauty
mode allows you to select from single, two, or all three effects combined.
Rotate
You can use this setting to change the orientation of the picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select the rotation direction or Cancel to return playback Screen.
: Turn Right : Turn Left : Cancel
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be rotated.
The rotated picture le will replace the original
photo.
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Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select
1024X768or640X480or select Cancel to return playback Screen.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow button to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings, and press the button to display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right button to select the corresponding menu or Cancel to return playback Screen.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
4. Press the button to conrm the setting.
Color Effect
This setting allows you to change the picture color
effect. The le is saved as a new photo and stored in
memory together with the original photo.
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: Cancel
: Vivid
: Sepia
: Black and White
: Grainy
: Vignetting
: Salon
: Dreamy
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Playback Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Press the button to show the playback screen, press the button, and press the up/down button to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
Protect
To prevent any pictures or videos from being accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or all
of the les.
To lock or unlock the photo and video les:
1. Press the up/down arrow button to select Protectand press the button or right arrow button to enter the sub-menu.
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2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the sub-menu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen.
There are 4 sub menus available:
• One: Lock the selected photo or
video if they are unprotected;
unlock the selected photo or video if they are protected.
• Date Folder: Protect all photos in the Date
Folder.
• All: Lock all photos or videos.
• Reset: Cancel all locked photos or
videos.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm.
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Delete
You can delete one or all photo/video les.
To delete photo or video les:
1. Press the up/down arrow button to
select Deleteand press the button or right arrow button to enter the submenu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select the submenu and press the button or right arrow button to show the settings screen.
There are 3 sub menus available:
• One: Delete one photo or video.
• Date Folder: Delete all photos in the Date
Folder.
• All: Delete all photos or videos.
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3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm.
The “ ” indicator means a le is protected.
File protection must be removed rst before a le can be deleted.
Deleting les will cause DPOF settings to be
reset.
When a single photo in the Date Folders is protected, the protected photo is to be retained while other photos are to be deleted.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select a group of pictures that you would like to print and will save your selection on the memory card so that you can use the SD memory card to print without having to individually specify the photos you want to print.
The printer that supports DPOF is needed for printing.
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Trim
The Trim Setting allows you to crop photos and save them as new pictures.
1. Press the up/down arrow button to selectTrim and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. SelectYe s to conrm trim. Select a part to be trimmed using the Zoom Lever and arrow buttons to trim a photo.
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3. Press the button and theSave change? prompt appears. Select to change and save the picture. Select「 」to cancel changes and return to the trim prompt screen.
The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again once it has been clipped to 640X480.
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Setup Menu
1. Press the button in any mode and press the up/down button to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press up/down arrow button to select , and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow button to select the item to be set and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an option and press the button to conrm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.
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Sound Settings
To change this setting:
1. Select「Sound Settings」in the basic settings
menu. Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select an option.
3. Press the button to conrm.
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Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the maximum possible running time for your camera's batteries. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD screen and camera off automatically after a consecutive period of inactivity.
1. Select「Power Saver」in the basic settings menu.
Press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to select an option.
3. Press the button to conrm.
Language
Refer to the “Reset your language” section on page
17.
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Zone
The Zone setting is a useful function for your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local time on the LCD screen while you are abroad.
1. Select「World Time」in the basic settings menu.
The World Time screen appears.
2. Press the up/down to select the departure place ( ) and destination ( ) elds.
3. Press the left/right arrow button to select a city
located in the same time zone as that of the eld. Press the button to conrm settings.
Date/Time
Refer to the “Reset Date/Time” section on page 18.
File / Software
Format Memory
Please note: formatting enables you to delete all contents in the memory card and built-in memory,
including protected photo and movie les.
To use this setting:
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectFormatand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to selectYe s orNoand press the button to conrm.
5. If you selectYe s the camera formats its memory.
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Note that when you perform the Format Memory function, it only formats the active memory. If an SD memory card is inserted, the SD memory card is active and will be formatted. If there is no SD memory card, the internal memory is active and the internal memory will be formatted. For­matting the SD memory card will not automati­cally format the internal memory.
Copy to Card
Use this setting to copy the les stored in the internal
memory to an SD memory card.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectCopy to Cardand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to selectYes orNoand press the button to conrm.
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If there is no card available in the camera, this function will not be displayed.
File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera will save it with a sequential number. You can use this to
reset the le numbering to 1.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectFile Numberingand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to selectYe s orNoand press the button to conrm.
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Reset
Use this setting to restore the camera to its original factory default settings.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select Resetand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to selectYe s orNoand press the button to conrm.
FW Version
Use this setting to view the current camera rmware
version.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectFW Versionand press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. When there is a new rmware version in the SD
card, selectYesto update.
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a Computer
You can use a USB cable to connect the camera and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer or other device.
Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a computer or a printer. The following steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is correctly
congured to connect with a PC.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectUSB and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to selectPC and press the button to conrm.
Transferring les to your computer
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the My Computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and
to copy folders and les in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or le.
Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer.
1. Make sure both the camera and computer are turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera.
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3. Connect the other end of the cable to an available USB port on your computer.
4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect the USB cable according to the instructions specifying how to safely remove USB devices.
Video System
Use this feature to switch the video system from either NTSC or PAL.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow but­ton to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectTV­Systemand press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select NTSCorPAL and press the button to
conrm.
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The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different regional TV standards. The appropriate setting will vary between regions.
NTSC: USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Note: The TV output will not display properly if an
incorrect video system is selected.
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Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode
This camera supports wireless connection of an Eye­Fi SD Card. Upload the photos from the camera to the Internet using the following steps:
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow button to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectEye-Fi and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to selectOn orOffand press the button to conrm.
If the Eye-Fi card is not available in the camera, this feature is not displayed.
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Supported HDMI Connections
HDMI (High Denition Multimedia Interface), is a fully
digital audio/video transmission interface, through which uncompressed audio and video signals are transmitted.
Direct transmission of digital video signals to your TV reduces conversion loss and improves image quality.
HDMI (Type D)
Connecting HDMI-Ready TV
1. Use a High-Denition output terminal cable (not
included) to connect your camera to an HDMI compliant TV.
2. The camera will be automatically detected by the TV.
3. After connecting via HDMI, the camera enters Playback Mode.
Make sure the camera and the TV are both turned on before connecting.
Refer to your TV instruction manual for informa-
tion on what resolution sizes it will support.
The resolution and output formats that are not supported will be grayed out on the camera's LCD screen.
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Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
PictBridge technology allows printing of the photos saved in the memory card by the printer.
To nd out if a printer is PictBridge
compatible, simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or check the owner's manual for specications. With the PictBridge function on your camera, you can print the captured photos directly to a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC.
Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to connect with either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will ensure
that the camera is correctly congured to connect with
a Printer.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow but-
ton to select and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press up/down arrow button to select and
press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
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3. Press the up/down arrow button to selectUSB
and press the button or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
Printerand press the button to conrm.
After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC mode automatically from USB mode.
See “PictBridge“ section on page 80.
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Connecting to your Printer
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned
on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the
USB port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port
on the printer.
If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge com­patible printer, the following error message will appear on the LCD screen.
The error message above will also appear if the USB mode is set incorrectly, in which case you should disconnect the USB cable, check the USB mode settings, ensure that the Printer is turned on, and then try connecting the USB cable again.
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Using the PictBridge Menu
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge Menu will appear.
Press the up/down arrow button to select a menu item and press the button or right arrow button to enter the item.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed infor­mation on each setting.
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Print (with Date)
If you have set the date and time on your camera, the date and time will be recorded and saved with each photo you take.
1. In the PictBridge menu, selectPrint (with Date)
and the screen as shown below appears.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select a photo to be printed.
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3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo.
4. Press the button and the following screen will appear.
Print (without Date)
Use this setting to print the photos without dates on them.
1. In the PictBridge menu, selectPrint (without Date)and the screen as shown below appears.
5. SelectYesand press the button to conrm; selectCancelto cancel printing.
2. Press the left/right arrow button to select a photo to be printed.
3. Press the up/down arrow button to select the number of copies for the currently displayed photo.
4. Press the button and the following screen will appear.
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5. SelectYes」and press the button to conrm; selectCancelto cancel printing.
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Print Index
You can print all photos in the camera via this func­tion.
1. In the PictBridge menu, selectPrint Indexand
the screen as shown below appears.
2. SelectYes」and press the button to conrm; selectCancelto cancel printing.
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Print DPOF Images
To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos for printing using the DPOF settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section on page 67.
1. In the PictBridge menu, selectPrint DPOF Imagesand the screen as shown below appears.
2. SelectYes」and press the button to conrm; selectCancelto cancel printing.
Exit
SelectExitto exit the PictBridge menu. At this time, the messageRemove USB Cable!appears on the screen.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
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APPENDICES
Specications
Design and specications are subject to change without notice.
Effective Image Sensor Pixels 16.15 Megapixels
Total Image Sensor Pixels 16.44 Megapixels [1/2.3"CCD]
Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 107.5mm (Tele)
[35mm lm equivalent] [24mm (Wide) — 600mm (Tele)]
F number F3.7 (Wide) — F6.2 (Tele)
Lens
Anti-Handshake Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom 4x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 100x)
Lens Construction 11 groups 12 elements
Optical Zoom 25x
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~ ∞, (Tele) 250cm ~ ∞; Macro: 3cm ~ ∞ (Wide Only)
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(4:3) 16MP: 4608×3456
Number of Recording Pixels
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Shooting Modes
Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)
Photo Touch-up Red-Eye Reduction, Skin Soften, Eye Brightening, Eye Enlargement
HDR Yes
Panorama Capture 0°~ 180° (Horizontal)
Still Image
Movie 1280×720(30/15fps), 640×480(30fps), 320×240(30fps)
Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movie Movie Format: MOV (H.264), Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
10MP: 3648×2736 5MP: 2592×1944 3MP: 2048×1536
0.3MP: 640×480
Auto Mode, Program AE, Shutter priority, Manual Mode, Face Beautier, Panorama Mode, Scene Mode (Auto Scene, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape, Sketch, Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot, Portrait, Fish Eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum, Night Portrait, Pet Mode-Dog, Pet Mode-Cat), Movie Mode, Custom Settings, Landscape
(3:2) 14MP: 4608×3072
(16:9) 12MP: 4608×2592 2MP: 1920×1080
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LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(4M)
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, Face-Detection
Exposure Metering Method
Exposure Control Method Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Prior AE
Exposure Compensation ±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 30 Seconds
Continuous Shooting Ye s
Playback Modes
White Balance Control
Articial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot
(Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE
Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show, Date,
Zoom (Approx. x2 ~ x8)
AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual WB, Color Temp. (1900K ~ 10000K)
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Flash Method Pop-up
Flash
Recording Media
Other Features PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-Language Support (27 Languages)
Jacks AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB), HDMI (Type D)
Eye-Fi Support Yes
Power 4 x AA Alkaline Battery, 4 x AA NiMH Battery (Not Included)
Shooting Capability (Battery Performance)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0 ~ 40oC, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
Dimensions (W×H×D) Approx. 115.0×74.3×69.6mm (Based on CIPA Standards)
Weight
Flash Modes
Shooting Range
Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
(Wide) Approx. 0.5m ~ 7.1m (ISO 800) (Tele) Approx. 1.2m ~ 4.2m (ISO 800)
Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB
SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [Nonsupport MMC Card]
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 280 shots (based on CIPA standards)
AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 500 shots (CIPA Standards)
Approx. 341g (Body only)
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Prompts and Warning Messages
Message Description Action
Warning! Battery exhausted.
Lens obstruction, Re-start Camera.
Built-in memory error! An error occurs in internal memory.
Improper alignment. Please try again.
Image cannot be saved, improper alignment. Please try again.
Warning! Do not turn off your camera during update!
The camera battery is used up. It is a warning indicating that the camera is going to shut down.
The lens is jammed or some foreign object is preventing the lens from functioning properly.
The offset is too big for panorama shooting.
The saved panoramic pictures cannot be stitched.
The message appears during the
rmware update process.
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Replace with new batteries. The camera will shut down in 2 seconds.
Turn off the camera and restart it to reset the lens.
Try shutting down the camera and turning it on again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Retry taking the panoramic picture. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Retry taking the panoramic picture. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
The message disappears after the camera update and restart.
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Message Description Action
Remove USB Cable!
Connection Failed!
Write Protect ! The SD card is locked.
Card Full ! Indicates that the SD card is full.
Memory Full !
Card Error !
Indicates that you can disconnect the USB cable.
Failure to connect to your PC, printer, TV (with HDMI).
Indicates that the camera memory is full.
During power-on, the SD card cannot
be recognized or a read/write error
occurs.
The message disappears after you disconnect the USB cable.
Remove USB cable and retry connection.
Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Replace SD card with another that has available memory. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
It disappears after 2 seconds.
Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data from the SD card to another storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data will be erased after the format. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Message Description Action
Card is not formatted.
Slow access
Cannot write to SD card.
No Red-Eye Detected!
This image cannot be edited.
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When an error occurs in the SD card, the message "Not Formatted" appears.
When a SD card lower than Class 4 is used to record a HD movie, the writing speed will be slower and recording will not continue.
The photo shooting or video recording has been interrupted so recording cannot continue.
Red eyes have not been detected in the image.
The le format does not support edit­ing or the edited le cannot be edited
again.
Format the SD card. WARNING: Formatting the SD card will erase all data on the card. Copy the data from the SD card to another storage, such as a computer. Otherwise, all data will be erased after the format. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Replace SD card with a higher Class over 4. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Turn off the camera. Then unload and reload the SD card and turn on the camera to retry. Also check if SD card is full or in a locked position.
The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Message Description Action
Exceeded maximum folder number.
Too many pictures for quick processing.
Unable to recognize les.
No Picture!
Protected! Undeletable!
This indicates that the SD card exceeded the maximum number of folders (999). This could cause a long read time during the camera's power up.
During the playback by date, the
images exceed specications so that
it is not possible to play by date.
The format of the le to be viewed is not supported or the le is corrupted
so it cannot be properly read.
When you press the play button, no
image les exist in the camera or
memory card.
The le is protected. The message
appears when you delete it.
Copy the data to your PC, format the memory card using the camera.
The message disappears after 2 seconds and the camera returns to the normal playback mode.
This image message disappears only
after the le is deleted.
The message disappears 2 seconds later to return to the photo shooting screen.
Remove SD card and switch the lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. Place back into the camera and try again. The message will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Camera does not turn on The battery is not inserted
Camera turns off suddenly dur­ing operation
The picture is blurred Camera shakes while taking a
Images and video les cannot
be saved
Images will not print from the connected printer
correctly.
The batteries have been de-
pleted.
picture.
The SD memory card is full.
The memory card is locked.
The camera is not connected
to the printer correctly.
The printer is not PictBridge
compatible.
The printer is out of paper or
ink.
The printer paper is jammed.
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Correctly reinstall the battery.
Recharge the battery.
Turn on OIS feature.
Use another memory card or delete
unnecessary les.
Unlock the memory card.
Check the connection between the
camera and printer.
Use a PictBridge compatible printer.
Load paper into the printer or replace
the ink cartridge in the printer.
Remove the jammed paper.
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Problem Possible Causes Solution
Saving data to memory card is slow
Cannot write to the memory card
Too many movies to process The number of pictures or
Using a memory card below
Class 4 may result in slower recording times.
The SD memory card has
been locked.
The camera may experience
trouble recording HD movies to SD cards with a rating lower than Class 4.
folders in the SD memory card
exceed the specications, so
the playback of data folder can not be displayed.
Use an SD card with write Class higher
than 4 to improve performance.
Release the write lock of the memory
card or replace with another card.
Use an SD card with write Class higher
than 4 to improve performance.
Delete unwanted les.
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Licensed
Product
The Kodak trademark and trade dress are used under license from Kodak.
© 2013 by JK Imaging Ltd. All rights reserved.
JK Imaging Ltd. 1411 W. 190th Street, Suite 550, Gardena, CA 90248, USA
www.kodakcamera.jkiltd.com
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