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Preface
Thank you for purchasing this camera. This camera will help you fulfill all
your digital pictures processing needs.
The camera is equipped with five modes (Capture Mode, Playback
Mode, DSC Setup Mode, Video Mode, and Macro Mode) for your exploration.
This light and handy digital camera offers 4.23 mega pixels high-quality
image along with precise 12 x zoom (3 x optical plus 4 x digital) The builtin 16MB memory can store your images. The stylish metallic case is
crafted from aluminum alloy, making this camera light and portable.
Through a USB cable connection, pictures can be easily transmitted from
the camera to the PC. Nine recorded images can be displayed on the
high resoultion LCD. Continuous shooting function is also available for
users to take multiple frames of scenes in quick succession.
Note:
1. The company keeps the right to change the contents of this document, spec of this camera in the
future, without prior notice.
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Table of Contents
Preface............................................................................i
Prior to Operating the Camera.....................................1
Unpacking the camera...............................................................1
Identifying components..............................................................2
Loading the battery and SD Card...............................................3
Basic Settings............................................................................4
Formatting the Internal Memory and the SD Card.....................4
Basic Operating Procedure..........................................5
Turning the Camera ON/OFF.....................................................5
Basic Shooting...........................................................................5
Auto-Focus Function..................................................................6
Zooming In/Out..........................................................................6
Flash Setting..............................................................................6
Playback....................................................................................6
Five Main Camera Mode and Instructions...................7
Video Mode................................................................................9
Capture Mode..........................................................................10
Playback Mode........................................................................14
Macro Mode.............................................................................16
DSC Setup Mode.....................................................................17
Making Connections...................................................20
Installing software....................................................................20
Connecting through the mini USB............................................20
Connecting through TV-out via docking station (optional)........22
Recharging through the docking station (optional)...................22
APPENDIX...................................................................23
Specifications...........................................................................23
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Prior to Operating the Camera
Set this digital camera by following these quick and simple instructions.
Unpacking the camera
1. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept for future usage)
2. Double check for the following items:
Optional Items:
Pouch
Camera
Handstrap
CD-ROM
Mini USB Cable
Battery
Battery Charger
AC Adapter Docking Station
Video Cable
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Identifying components
CAUTION!
1. Use the rechargeable Li-ion for docking only. Do not
use non-rechargeable batteries while docking.
2. Use only the specified battery or AC power adapter
specified (5V 2A) for use with this camera. Other
power sources may cause fire.
Power/Flash LED
Zoom Button
TFT LCD
DC-in & USB Connector
Flash
Viewfinder
.
Self timer LED
Auto-Focus LED
Zoom Lens
Handstrap Hook
Display Button
Five-way Switch
Viewfinder
Menu Selection
Shutter
Mode Dial
Speaker
Power Button
Battery & SD Card
Compartment
AC Adapter LED
Battery Charging Status LED
Red (Charging), Green (Done)
DC-In
TV-Out
USB
Docking Connector
Microphone
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Loading the battery and SD Card
This camera uses a Li-ion battery. The battery and SD card share the same compartment and door.
1.Slide the battery/SD Card cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift to open.
2.Load the included battery in the compartment.
3.Insert the SD card into the slot.
4.Close the cover.
Battery Power Status
Full
Middle
Low
Empty
CAUTION!
1. Fully charge the battery before its first use.
2. Use the rechargeable Li-ion battery for docking.
3. To improve battery performance, replace installed
battery at the same time and keep away from heat.
4. To discard battery, refer to the index of the battery
manufacturer.
5. Battery should be inserted in the battery compartment with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly.
6. For alternative power source, the optional ACAdapter kit is available.
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Basic Settings
Upon turning the camera ON, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD
display. Turn the mode dial to the DSC Setup Mode. Please proceed with
the following settings:
Language Preference Setting
1. There are a total of nine languages to choose from to interact with this camera.
English will be the default language. Please refer to DSC Setup Mode. (Page
18)
Date and Time Setting
1. Please refer to the Date and Time setting under DSC Setup Mode. (Page 17)
Formatting the Internal Memory and the SD
Card
To format SD card, please insert your compatible SD card into SD slot.
Then processed with the following steps:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode.
2. Press the Menu button to enter Playback menu setting to select “Erase” and
then “Format”
3. You will then be asked "Format SD card?" on the LCD Display.
4. Press the OK button to confirm and proceed with formatting.
5. Push the Menu button to exit Playback menu setting.
As a result, once you withdraw the SD Card from the camera, the LCD
display will show the following message for confirmation: "Format internal
memory?" Then, press OK button to complete formatting internal memory.
NOTE:
1. Upon loading new battery, users will need to reset their
Basic Settings
2. Do not open the battery/SD card cover or remove the
battery when the camera is in its ON status. Only
remove the battery and SD card when the camera is not
in use, or in its OFF status.
3. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period
of time, please remove the battery and SD card.
4. Battery charges through the charger or docking station.
5. Camera will draw power from DC-in when used with the
AC-Adapter
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Basic Operating Procedure
This section provides simple and basic directions to get you started with
your camera. From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on
and off, shoot pictures, zoom In and Out, set your flash, and playback
your pictures.
Turning the Camera ON/OFF
1. Locate the power button on top of the camera.
2. Press the power button down to turn the camera ON or OFF,
The backside LED indicator will remain green while the power is turned
ON
Basic Shooting
1. Turn the mode dial to the capture mode
2. Look into the viewfinder/LCD and try to align
your subject in the crop mark.
3. When you are set, press the shutter button
once.
Power ON/OFF Button
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Auto-Focus Function
Under Auto-Focus, the camera lens focuses automatically when the shutter release is pressed halway. To activate Auto-Focus, please follow these
steps:
1.Crop mark is white in normal situation. Press half
shutter to activate auto focus. Crop mark turns
green when focused. If fail, crop mark is red.
2.Then, fully press the shutter button to take the
picture.
Zooming In/Out
This camera has 3 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar
located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. While the zoom button is
pressed, there would be 5 levels of optical zoom magnifications (f0~f6),
from W(Wide) to T(Tele) of zoom bar; The zoom lens can automatically
protrude and retract. Then, if you keep pressing the zoom button, there
would be an additional 8 levels of optical zoom magnification (0.5x/each),
from T(tele)to 4x (4x Digital Zoom) of zoom bar. Users can see the result
from LCD display.
1. Once you have aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or
out button to select your preferred distance.
2. The picture can be zoomed in up to four times the original size, 12 times from
its original size.
Flash Setting
Please Refer to CAPTURE MODE, page 12.
Resolution Digital Zoom
5.5M x 1
4.0M x 4
2.0M x 4
1.3M x 4
VGA x 4
Playback
Please Refer back to PLAYBACK Mode, page 16
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Five Main Camera Mode and
Instructions
This section describes the five modes included in this camera. An indepth coverage of these modes will be further described. Here are the
five main functions of this camera:
Camera Mode Function Setting
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Video Mode
1. Record Movies
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Capture Mode
1. Resolution
2. Image Quality
3. Color Effect
4. White Balance
5. Scene
6. Metering
7. Sharpness
8. EV Adjust
9. ISO
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Playback Mode
1. Erase Picture
2. Protect Picture
3. DPOF
4. Slide Show
5. Voice Memo
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Macro Mode
1. Resolution
2. Image Quality
3. Color Effect
4. White Balance
5. Scene
6. Metering
7. Sharpness
8. EV Adjust
9. ISO
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DSC Setup Mode
1. Date and Time
2. Auto Power Off
3. DPOF
4. Slide Show
5. Sound Effect
6. Languages
7. TV-out
8. Restoring
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NOTE:
1. Press the display button once to delete the icons
from the LCD display. To turn the LCD display simply press the display button a second time. To save
your battery power, it is best to not leave your display ON for a long period of time.
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Video Mode
Video Mode allows you to use the camera as a movie recorder, and set
the self-timer for recording purpose. The length is based on the capacity
of your SD card and internal memory. Users can still achieve optical
zoom function before actual recording is being made. Optical zoom or
digital zoom will not be allowed under recording.
1. Turn the Mode Dial to the Video Mode
2. To start recording a movie, press the shutter button. The camera will start
checking whether the memory is sufficient to record a movie. If the memory is
full, a warning sign will display on the LCD, and will automatically exit the
movie recording state.
3. If there are no warning messages with memory problems, the camera will start
recording itself. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.
4. To set the self timer under the video mode, press the right button once to activate the self timer. You will have ten seconds to get ready. The countdown will
be displayed on the LCD and followed by a beep sound.
* The icons can be removed from the display by pressing
the menu button once.
Battery Status
Date or Time
Remaining Time
Video Mode
Zoom Bar
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Capture Mode
Capture mode will allow you to shoot single, continuous images, set your
flash and self-timer. Depending on the environment and setting, the camera’s settings will work accordingly. To exit the setting menu, simply press
the menu button.
• Shooting images
1. Under Capture Mode, press the shutter button. The camera will start checking
whether the memory is sufficient to store the image. If it is full, a warning “Memory Full” icon will display on the LCD.
2. Once the picture is taken, you can erase the image under instant review. user
can protect image when in playback mode
3. If you decide to erase this image, press down. An erase icon will appear on the
LCD, press OK to achieve this function.
Resolution
Image Quality
EV Icon
Continuous
Shot
Self Timer
Date
Battery Status
Remaining Number
of Pictures
Zoom Bar
Flash
White Balance
Metering
ISO (100/200)
Capture Mode
Scene
* To icons can be removed from the display by pressing the
display button.
** To turn off the LCD,press the display button three times.
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• FLASH Setting
1.To set the Flash, press the Five-Way Switch to the Left to select the
desired Flash setting. You will have the four types of Flash settings: Flash
Off, Auto Red-eye reduction, Flash Force On, and Night. Once you’ve set
your Flash setting, proceed with your picture taking.
•Self Timer
To set the self timer under the capture mode, please press Five-Way
Switch to the Right button once to activate the self timer. You will have
ten seconds to get ready for your pose. The countdown number will be
displayed on the LCD as well followed by a beep sound.
• Shooting Continuously Setting
Pictures can be shoot in successive orders.
1. Keep pressing the right button twice until Shooting Continuously icon appears
on the LCD Display.
2. Keep pressing the shutter button to activate Shooting Continuously. Then
release the shutter after the three sequences have been taken.
Flash Off The Flash will not fire.
Auto Red-eye
reduction
The Flash will fire depending
on the light source. Red eye
deduction will also be active
when needed. (Flash will
blink twice, picture will be
shot when the second flash is
fired.)
Flash Force On The Flash always fire with
every shot.
Night (Slow) The camera extends the
mechanical shutter action,
and allow flash delay.
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Capture Mode Setup
1. To enter/exit Capture Mode Setup, press the menu button.
2. Once you are in the Capture Mode Setup, you will be able to adjust the following settings.
3. To select each individual function settings, press the UP or DOWN arrow.
Function Selection Definition
Resolution Users can select from the
following resolution:
VGA
1.3M
2.0M
4.0M
5.5M
The size of the picture. The default size
is 4.0 M, but users
will have the option
of choosing VGA 1.3
M,2.0M,4.0M or 5.5
M
Image Quality Users can select from the
following quality:
Best (Default)
Better
Basic.
The quality of the
picture. The default
is Best.
Color Effect User can select from the
following color tones:
Normal (default)
Sepia
Black and white
It is the tone that will
be applied in the picture. The default is
Normal.
Metering
Users can select from the
following metering:
Center
Spot
Matrix
It calculates the best
overall exposure
value. The default is
Center.
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White Balance Users can select the fol-
lowing white balance:
Auto
Shade
Sun
Tungsten
Fluorescent
It adjusts the relative brightness under
different condition.
The default is Auto.
Sharpness
Users can select the following sharpness:
Normal
High
Low
Enhance of edge
detail. The default is
Normal.
EV Adjust Users can select the fol-
lowing EV adjust:
from EV+2.0~ toEV -2.0, in
EV 0.5 step increase
This function allows
users to control the
exposure value, to
either lighten or
darken images the
camera is trying to
focus. The default is
0.
Scene Users can select the fol-
lowing scene:
Night
Portrait
Landscape
Night Portrait
Off
This pre-defined settings make it even
more convient for
users to take pictures. Users will not
need to make any
further adjustment to
the camera. The
scenes are already
pre-defined.
ISO Users can select the fol-
lowing ISO setting:
100
200
Auto
It adjusts the sensitivity of the camera.
The higher the number, the more sensitive it is to light. The
default is Auto.
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Playback Mode
This mode will allow you to replay/view your images or video. It can also
protect your desired images, set DPOF, slide show and voice memo.
Resolution (with 16 MB SD Card) Storage Mode
2720 x 2040 (5.5M) 8 pictures
2304 x 1728 (4.0M) 10 pictures
1600 x 1200 (2.0M) 20 pictures
1280 x 960 (1.3M) 35 pictures
640 x 480 (VGA) 140 pictures
Date
Battery Status
Remaining
Number of
Pictures
Mode
* The icon information can be removed by pressing the
** Thumbnail can be viewed after the display button twice.
menu button once
Playback
Zoom Bar
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• Displaying Thumbnails
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode.
2. Press the display button two times to thumbnails in sets of nine.
3. Use the Five-Way Switch to change the image selection.
4. Press OK button to magnify images to standard size.
5. Press the left or right button to view other images.
• Display with Digital Zoom
The camera has 4x digital zoom.The picture can be zoomed up to four
times the original size. The five-way switch controls left, right, up, and
down of the image. Press the OK button to quit Digital Zoom Display.
1. Turn the MODE DIAL to Playback Mode.
2. To enter/exit Playback Mode Setup, press the Menu button.
3. While you are in the Playback Mode menu setting, use the Five-Way Switch to
select.
Function Setting Selection Definition
Protect Picture Users can select the fol-
lowing:
Protect all
Uprotect current
Unprotect all
Protect current
Protection setting for
your pictures against
accidental erasure. Once
you are set, press OK to
confirm.
Slide Show Users can select from:
From current (picture)
From first (picture)
From last (picture)
Pictures will be displayed
in an orderly way. While
you are in the Slide Show
setting, press OK to start/
exit slide show.
Erase Pictures Users can select from:
Current
All
Format
Erasing options for your
pictures. When formatting, a warning message
will appear. Press the OK
button to confirm. Format
will permanently remove
all data such as internal
memory/ SD card.
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Macro Mode
Macro mode is best used for taking close-up images with franges from
15-50 cm.
Please refer back to Capture Mode section (page 11) for shooting images,
and continuous shooting.
Digital Print Order
Format or DPOF
Users can select from:
Frame Set
Reset all
It is a standard for printing the pictures directly
from the SD card. Pictures can be printed on
printers compatible with
the DPOF standard.
frame set --> set for one
image
reset all --> set for all
Voice Memo You are allowed 20 sec-
onds to record voice
memo. Users can select
from:
Record
Erase
Play
1. Select the picture you
wish you add voice
memo.
2. Press menu button.
3. Choose Voice Memo.
4. Select record
4. Press the shutter to
start or end recording.
Resolution
Picture Quality
EV Icon
Continuou
s
Shot
Date
Battery Status
Remaining Number
of Pictures
Flash
White Balance
Metering
ISO (100/200)
Scene
Macro Mode
Vibration
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DSC SETUP MODE
Under this mode, you will be able to set your desired settings. There are
a total of eight different settings.
1. Turn the mode dial to enter the DSC Setup Mode.
2. Select the type of setup you want to perform by pushing the left or right button.
Press the UP or Down arrow to select the function setting.
Function Setting Selection Definition
Date and Time Users can select to set:
Time:hh/mm(AM/PM)
Date:yyyy/mm/dd
Reset date and time
when change battery.
Auto Power Off Users can select the fol-
lowing minutes to Auto
Power Off the camera.
This setting automatically
turns off the camera.
(Prior to shutting off, the
LCD will shut itself automatically)
DPOF Users can select the
number of copies of
images they want to
print, and whether turn
the date and the no. of
files on or off in the picture.
It is a standard for printing the pictures directly
from the SD card. Pictures can be printed on
printers compatible with
the SD card. Users can
set certain pictures to
DPOF.
Sound Effect
TV-out
Slide Show Order
Date and Time
Restoring
Auto Power Off
Languages
DPOF
5min
3min
1min
never
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Slide Show Users can select the:
Interval
Repeat
Direction
Under this setting, users
can set the number of
seconds they want the
slide show to proceed
per slide, repeat the
show or not, and the
direction where these
slides should proceed.
Sound Effect Users can select either
on or off
This function allows
users to turn the sound
ON or OFF.
Languages Users can select from
the following languages:
Deutsch
English
French
Italian
Japanese
Korean
Spanish
Simplified Chinese
Traditional Chinese
There are a total of nine
languages you can
choose to navigate this
camera. Camera will
keep your language setting but users will need to
reset when change battery. Press the Up or
Down button to select.
Press OK to confirm.
TV-Out Users can select from:
NTSC
PAL
Depending on where
your location, different
region requires different
system for TV-out function. Please use the
docking station to set the
TV-Out. Press the Up or
Down button to select.
Press OK to confirm.
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Restoring Reset back to default. To revert the setting back
to the default setting.
Press the OK if you want
to, if not, press the “right”
or “left” button to continue next setting. When
restoring is completed,
"done" will appear on the
LCD.
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Making Connections
In this section you will be able to connect the camera to your PC to download or edit photos. The docking station can also be used for TV out and
to charge battery.
Installing software
1. Insert the CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Click “Digital Camera Driver” and Install if your operating system is Windows
98. Users can pick 4 selections and press Install (it can all be done at the
same time). Driver is for uploading pictures to you computer, if the operation
system is Win 98
3. The installation wizard will guide you through the installation.
4. You will be able to use the application once it’s installed.
Connecting through the mini USB
Both camera and docking station have mini USB port. Transfering
images and video clip (movies) can be realized through these two
way.This section will show you how to download images from camera to
PC through mini USB cable. While the station is connected through an
USB port, it will download pictures and video clips from the camera to the
PC.
Caution:
1. If you didn’t install the driver before plugging in the
USB device. System will detect new device. Please
insert the CD-ROM and complete the driver installation.
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A. Editing with ArcSoft
1. Turn the computer ON.
2. Connect the camera and the computer with the USB port cable.
3. Turn the camera ON.
4. Launch Photo Impression (the inclusive software which you have downloaded
from the CD-ROM.)
5. Select "from folder", you can find your camera as a new disk to upload your
images to edit.
6. Shortly follow the prompts and you will start downloading your pictures to the
computer..
B. Accessing images through your PC
If users decide to not download images with the application software, the
pictures or videos can still be located under “My Computer.” Before downloading images from camera to your PC, please make sure the camera is
in DSC mode. ( Please refer back to DSC Setup Mode, under page 17)
1. This camera allows users to move the images or movies from camera to PC by
MSDC support.
2. When the camera is connected to your PC, there will be an external storage
under “My computer” named “ 400_CAMERA”.
3. Simply click the folder named “1004MDSC”, you can find the images or movies
you taken.
4. Copy or remove these files to from camera to your PC. You can start to edit the
images according to your desired.
NOTE:
1. Once the pictures are downloaded into the computer, they will be available in three different format:
JPEG, WAV, and HTML. The recommended format
for users (desiring to include their recorded voice
memo in their selected pictures) is HTML.
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Connecting through TV-out via docking
station (optional)
Before you proceed, please determine your corresponding TV-Out mode.
This camera will you to achieve full camera functions by TV-out connection. User can operate each function through the TV monitor instead of
the LCD display.
1. Connect the video cable into the docking station’s video out connector.
2. Connect the other end of the video cable into the TV’s video-in jack.
3. Turn the camera ON, you should then be able to operate the camera with TV
screen. (The LCD will turn off while connected to TV-out)
Recharging through the docking station
(optional)
The optional docking station will serve as a battery charger. Before you
proceed in charging the battery with the docking station, please make
sure that the battery is compatible. When you dock the camera into the
docking station, the camera will automatically turn OFF. The docking station will detect the battery status. If the battery is in its low state, docking
will start charging by drawing the DC-in power. The red LED will change
to the green LED when the battery is fully charged.
While the station is connected through an USB port, it will download pictures and video clips from the camera to the PC.
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APPENDIX
Specifications
Features Content
Effective pixels 4.23M sensor, scale up to 5.5M
Removable storage
card
SD/MMC
Internal memory 16MB NAND Flash Memory
Estimated number of
storable pictures
Compression ratio@ 1 : 8, 16MB SD card
5.5M: 8 pictures
4.0M: 10 pictures
2.0M: 20 pictures
1.3M: 35 pictures
VGA: 140 pictures
Video mode display QVGA @15~20fps
Lens 3X Optical Zoom Lens, F2.8-4.8
Focus/ Shooting distance
Macro: 15~50 cm
Normal: 50cm~ infinity
Digital zoom 4x digital zoom
View finder Virtual image viewfinder
Flash mode Flash Off/Auto Red Eye Reduction/ Flash
Force On/ Night
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LCD monitor 1.6" TFT LCD, 80,000 pixel and above
Camera Interface Mini USB/DC-in
Multiple language UI English/French/German/Italian/Spanish/
Japanese/Traditional and Simplified Chinese/ Korean
Compatible Battery Li-ion battery
Battery Level High/ Middle/ Low/ Empty
AC Adapter
(optional)
5 V 2A
Docking interface
(Optional)
Mini USB/ TV Out(through docking)/DC
In(through docking)"
Dimension (WxHxD) 96 x 61 x 32 (mm)
Weight 185 (g) without battery
System requirements
Windows Win98,WinME,Win2000,WinXP
Macintosh Mac 9.1 and above
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