Pentacon LM14-04 User Manual

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Table of Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................ 3

About this Manual .................................................................................. 3

Safety and Handling Precautions.............................................................. 3

Using this Menu ..................................................................................... 4

Introduction ................................................................................................. 5

System Requirements............................................................................. 5

Main Features ........................................................................................ 5

Package Contents................................................................................... 6

Camera Views ........................................................................................ 7

Camera Buttons ..................................................................................... 8

Navigation Control.................................................................................. 9

Camera Memory................................................................................... 10

Getting Started ........................................................................................... 10

Attach the Camera Strap....................................................................... 10

Inserting the Battery ............................................................................ 10

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card ...................................................... 11

Charging the Battery ............................................................................ 11

Turning the Power On and Off............................................................... 12

Initial Settings...................................................................................... 12

Modes ................................................................................................. 12

Using the LCD monitor ................................................................................ 13

LCD Monitor Layout.............................................................................. 13

Changing the LCD Monitor Display ......................................................... 18

Recording Images, Videos and Voices ........................................................... 18

Taking Images ..................................................................................... 18

Using the Stabilizer............................................................................... 19

Setting the Zoom Control ...................................................................... 19

Using Flash.......................................................................................... 20

Setting the Focus Mode ........................................................................ 20

Using the Function Menu ...................................................................... 21

Using the Record Menu......................................................................... 25

Setting the Scene Mode ........................................................................ 25

Using Voices Recording ......................................................................... 33

Recording Videos.................................................................................. 38

Playback .................................................................................................... 40

Viewing in Single Navigation.................................................................. 40

Viewing Thumbnails ............................................................................. 41

Zooming images................................................................................... 42

Playing Videos...................................................................................... 42

Playing Voice Recording ........................................................................ 43

Playing Voice Memo.............................................................................. 43

Deleting an Image/Video/Audio ............................................................. 44

Playback Menu..................................................................................... 44

Using the Setup Menu ................................................................................. 53

Setting Sounds..................................................................................... 53

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Setting Power Save............................................................................... 53

Setting LCD Save.................................................................................. 54

Setting Date & Time ............................................................................. 54

Setting Language ................................................................................. 54

Setting File Numbering ......................................................................... 54

Setting TV Out ..................................................................................... 55

Setting LCD Brightness ......................................................................... 55

Setting Memory Kit............................................................................... 55

Reset All.............................................................................................. 56

Making Connections .................................................................................... 56

Connecting the Camera to a TV ............................................................. 56

Connecting the Camera to a PC ............................................................. 56

Connecting the Camera to a Printer ....................................................... 58

Setting the Print Mode Menu ................................................................. 58

Appendix.................................................................................................... 60

About Folder and File Names................................................................. 60

Troubleshooting .......................................................................................... 60

Specifications ............................................................................................. 61

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2010

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.

• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

Trademark Recognition

Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.

• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.

• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.

• Do not touch the camera lens.

• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.

• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.

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Battery Information

• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.

• Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

• When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion.

• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to feel warm.

• Download all pictures and don’t remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

• The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to be stuck up. Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery.

• Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to th e instructions.

Using this Menu

Symbols used in this manual are explained below:

This indicates useful information when using your camera.

This indicates important message that should be read before using the function.

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Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera.

System Requirements

In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements:

For Windows:

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7

• Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above

• Memory: 512MB or above

• HDD space: 200MB or above

• 16bit color display monitor

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh:

• Power Mac G3 or later

• Mac OS 10.3X~10.6 <Mass storage>

• Memory: 512MB or above

• Q.Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

Main Features

• 14 mega pixels resolution

• Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom

• 3 inch color LCD monitor

• 64MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card

• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB of SDHC card

• Easy-to-use button interface

• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility

• Slideshow to review still images

• A/V output to view your images, videos and audio on your TV

• USB port to transfer images, videos and audio to your PC

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Package Contents

Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:

Digital camera Rechargeable battery x 1 pcs Battery charger

Wrist strap USB cable AV cable (optional)

CD-Rom Quick Start Guide/

User Manual (optional)

Camera pouch

(optional)

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Camera Views

Front View

1. Flash

2. Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp

3. Lens

4. Microphone

Back View

5. LCD monitor

6. Mode Switch

Photo mode

Movie mode

Playback mode

7. LED indicator

8. Menu button

9. SET button/4-way navigation control

10. Function/ Delete button

Top View

11. Stabilizer button

12. Zoom dial

13. Shutter button

14. Power button

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Bottom View

Left/Right View

15. Tripod screw hole

16. Speaker

17. Battery/Memory card compartment

18. USB/TV Out

19. Strap ring

Camera Buttons

Your camera is equipped with different buttons for ease of use.

Button Description

Power Press the Power button to turn the power on/off.

Stabilizer

Shutter Press to capture an image or start/stop recording video or audio clip.

Zoom dial

Menu Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.

Function/Delete

The stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to light levels to compensate for camera shake. Press to set stabilizer on/off.

In photo and movie mode, spin the zoom dial to left to zoom out, right to zoom in. In Playback mode, spin to zoom in to magnify image or zoom out enter 9-image/calendar thumbnails.

In photo and movie mode, press to enter function menu. In Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.

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Navigation Control

The 4-way Navigation Control and the SET button allow you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your images and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:

No. Description

1 Face Tracking/Rotate Button

2 Macro Button

3 Display/Help Button

4 Flash Button

5 SET Button

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Button Description

SET

Flash/Right

Macro/Left

Up/Face Tracking/ Rotate

Display/Down

1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.

2. In Playback Movie/Audio mode, press to start video or audio playback.

1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options. (Auto, Anti Red-eye, Fill, Slow Sync and Off)

2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image, video or audio clip.

3. In playback Movie mode, press to Forward video playback.

4. In Menu, press to enter the submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.

1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Macro options. (Macro, Pan Focus, Infinity and normal)

2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image, video or audio clip.

3. In playback Movie mode, press to Rewind video playback.

4. In Menu, press to exit a submenu or to navigate through the menu selections.

1. In Photo Mode, press to turn the face tracking function on and off.

2. Playing Video/Audio file, press to Pause/Start video or audio playback.

3. In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each press of the button. This feature is applicable for still images only.

4. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.

1. The LCD display can be changed into 5 different types such as Basic, Full, None, Guideline and Help screen

2. In Playback Movie/Audio mode, press to stop video/audio playback.

3. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.

Camera Memory

Internal memory

Your camera is equipped with 64MB of internal memory. Users can store images up to 14MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images, videos and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.

External storage

Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a maximum capacity of 32GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all images,

videos and audio clips in the external storage card. The icon

Not all cards may be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check the card's specifications and take the camera with you.

indicates the camera is using SD card.

Getting Started

Attach the Camera Strap

Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card compartment. Please read "Battery Information" on page 4 before inserting/removing batteries.

1. Make sure the power is off before inserting the battery.

2. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.

3. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera with correct orientation as shown.

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4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

Expand your camera’s storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards.

1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.

2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the front side of the camera.

3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.

4. Close and lock the Battery/memory card compartment.

To remove the SD/SDHC card

1. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment.

2. Gently push the card until it pops out.

3. Pull out the card carefully.

Charging the Battery

The battery is not charged when you purchase the camera. You need to charge the battery before using the camera.

1. Place the battery in the charger as shown.

2. Plug it into a power outlet.

• The light of the LED on the charger is orange when charging is started and lights green when charging is completed.

• It is recommended that you fully discharge the battery before recharging.

• Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside your outer clothes.

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Turning the Power On and Off

There are two ways to turn on the camera:

• The startup image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode.

• The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens are not extended.

To turn off the camera, press the Power button. See "Modes" on page 12 to know more about Record and Playback mode.

Initial Settings

When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera. First is the setup of language menu. Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

Setting the Language

1. Press , , or to move through the selection.

2. Select a language, and then press SET to apply.

Setting the Date & Time

1. Press or to move through the selection.

2. Press

3. Press SET to apply.

or keys to change the value for the date and time.

4. If necessary, press

Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos.

to close the menu.

Holding down or keys to change the values continuously.

Modes

Your camera has three modes:

Photo Mode

• Slide the mode switch to [ ] to capture images. You can record audio clips by selecting Voice REC from scene mode in this mode.

Movie Mode

• Slide the mode switch to [ ] to record videos.

Playback mode

• Slide the mode switch to [ ] to view and edit captured images or playback videos and audio clips. The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this mode.

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Using the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of

your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD.

LCD Monitor Layout

Photo Mode Screen Layout

No Item Description

1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode.

2 Flash Indicates flash settings.

3 Self-timer/Burst Indicates drive mode settings.

4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.

5 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.

6 Battery Indicates battery level.

7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.

8 Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled.

9 AEB Indicates AEB function is enabled

10 Stabilizer Indicates stabilizer function is enabled.

11 Saturation Displays saturation settings.

12 Contrast Displays contrast settings.

13 Histogram Graphic display of Brightness.

14 ISO Displays ISO settings.

15 Focus area Use to frame subject to capture.

16 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings.

17 Aperture value Displays aperture settings.

18 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is shaking.

19 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.

20 Exposure Displays exposure settings.

21 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled.

22 White balance Displays white balance settings.

23 Metering Displays metering settings.

24 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings.

25 Quality Displays quality settings.

26 Photo size Displays photo size settings.

27 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled.

Movie Mode Screen Layout

Standby layout Recording Layout

No Item Description

1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode.

2 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.

3 Time remaining Indicates the remaining time of video available.

4 Battery Indicates battery level.

5 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.

6 Focus area Use to frame subject to record.

7 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.

8 White balance Displays white balance settings.

9 Metering Displays metering settings.

10 Movie size Displays movie size settings.

11 Key indicator Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button

12 Recorded time Displays recorded time.

13 Recording status Indicates recording status.

Pre-record

Indicates pre-record is enable

The Pre-Record icon appears on the screen in red color as the same position as zoom indicator.

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Playback Mode Screen Layout

The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed.

Playback mode display of still images:

No Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates file is protected.

3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached.

4 Button intro

5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.

6 Battery Indicates battery level.

7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

Recording

information

9 DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing.

10 Image Size Displays the image size settings.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

Displays recording information of the file.

video or audio file.

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Playback mode of videos:

No Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates file is protected.

3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video.

4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.

5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.

6 Battery Indicates battery level.

7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

Recording date &

time

9 Video size Indicates the size of the video clip.

10 Volume Indicates the volume while playing.

11 Video length Display the total length of the video clip.

12 Played time Indicates the played time of the video.

13 Playing status Displays playing status.

14 Capture image Capture the screenshot and save.

Displays the date and time of the video clip.

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Playback mode of audio clips:

No Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates file is protected.

3 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video or audio file.

4 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.

5 Battery Indicates battery level.

6 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

Recording

information

8 Volume Indicates volume settings.

9 Audio length Display the total length of the audio clip.

10 Played time Indicates played time.

Displays recording information of the file.

11 Playing status Displays playing status.

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Changing the LCD Monitor Display

The type of information displayed on the LCD monitor can be changed using the button. Press the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Photo/Movie Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

• Basic

• Full

• None

• Guideline

• Help screen

• The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type.

• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when OSD off or Guide lines on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode, and Macro.

• Use the "Guide lines" to properly set image for capture.

In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

• Basic

• Full

• None

• Help screen

LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:

• Manual exposure mode

• Recording video or audio clips

• Playing video or audio clips

• Playing slideshow

Recording Images, Videos and Voices

Taking Images

Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your images. Taking images with your camera is very simple.

1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power button.

2. Slide the Mode switch to Photo mode

3. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor. See illustration on the right.

4. Pressing the Shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the Shutter button down fully captures the images.

When the shake warning icon steadily, with your arms at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent blurred images.

appears, hold the camera

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Using the Stabilizer

The Stabilizer function works according to the luminance of the target object. This function uses special image data processing for getting high sensitivity of CCD. High sensitivity can use higher shutter speed compared with normal mode, so it reduces influence of hand shaking. Press the stabilizer button before pressing the Shutter button.

Stabilizer button

To activate Stabilizer

• Press the Stabilizer button on top of your camera to enable/disable stabilizer.

If Stabilizer is enabled, the stabilizer icon is displayed on the LCD monitor and the ISO setting is automatically set to Auto. See "ISO" on page 23 for more details.

Stabilizer on

Setting the Zoom Control

Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 15 times magnification. While the digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Please refer to "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 37 on how to setup digital zoom.

To adjusts the optical zoom:

1. Spin the Zoom dial to zoom in or zoom out an image.

2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

Zoom dial

1. Spin the dial clockwise (right) to zoom in.

2. Spin the dial counterclockwise (left) to zoom out.

To adjusts the digital zoom:

1. Activate digital zoom. See "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 37.

2. Spin the Zoom dial clockwise/counterclockwise optically zooms in/out to the maximum until it stops.

3. Release the Zoom dial.

Optical zoom 1X to 3X Digital zoom 1X to 5X

Digital zoom is not activated in recording videos.

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Using Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash/Right button to get correct exposure. This function cannot be activated in recording videos or continuous shooting.

To activate Flash:

• Press the Flash/Right button on your camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Flash/Right button

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

AUTO. The flash fires automatically whenever extra

lighting is needed.

Red-eye reduction. The flash fires twice to reduce the

red-eye effect.

Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the

Shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.

Slow sync. The flash fires with a slow shutter speed.

Forced off. The flash is turned off.

Auto flash is enabled

• Flash function is only available in shooting still images but not available in Burst and AEB modes.

• Do not charge the flash while spinning the Zoom dial. Charge the flash after releasing the zoom dial if necessary.

Setting the Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type focus when recording a still image or a video clip.

To set the Focus mode

• Press the Macro/Left button repeatedly until the desired focus mode icon is displayed on the lower left corner of the LCD monitor.

Macro/Left button

Your camera supports the four focus modes:

Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 0.1m.

When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed on the screen.

Macro. This mode is designed for close-up photography. If

Macro is enabled, you can capture the detail and sharpness of a very close image by fixed focus.

Pan Focus. The function of auto focus finds the best proper

position from 9 blocks of focus area.

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on

distant objects.

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Macro enabled

Using the Function Menu

The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in Photo Mode. It contains My Mode, Photo Size, Quality, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode.

Press the FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu. Press the FUNC button again to close the menu.

Menu Options

• The Menu bar displays the current status of your camera settings. Only the available functions for the settings are shown as icon on the menu bar.

• The available options for each item on the menu bar are shown in the Menu options.

• Use the the menu selections then press the SET button to save and apply changes.

or key to move through

Menu bar

My Mode

The My Mode function displays the 5 most recent modes used in order. When you move through the different modes in the menu options, the items on the menu bar changes synchronously to the corresponding available settings.

Photo Size

The Photo Size function is used to set the resolution before you capture the image. Changing the Photo Size affects the number of images that can be stored in your memory card. The higher the resolution, the more memory space is required.

The table below shows the Photo Size values for still images.

Icon Pixel Size

Printing Size

Suggestion

Icon Pixel Size

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Printing Size

Suggestion

4320 x 3240 A2 Size 2048 x 1536 4" x 6"

4320 x 2880 Standard print paper 1920 x 1080 HDTV

3264 x 2448 A3 Size 640 x 480 E-mail

2592 x 1944 A4 Size

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Quality

The Quality sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured. The quality determines the amount of compression applied to your images. Fine quality would give you the best images with sharper details and less compression. However, the higher the quality, the more memory space is required in your memory card.

EV Compensation

Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene. Available for still images only.

• To adjust EV settings, press the or keys to

increase/decrease the value. As you adjust the settings, the LCD monitor synchronously displays the image applying the EV settings. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

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White Balance

This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

• As you move through the selection, you can see the

preview on the LCD monitor synchronously.

Icon Item Description

Auto White Balance

Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions.

Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.

Tungsten

Fluorescent 1 Ideally used for indoor images with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions.

Fluorescent 2 Ideally used for indoor images with bluish fluorescent lighting conditions.

Custom

The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.

Ideally used for indoor images with tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.

Used when light source cannot be specified. Press the Shutter button for the camera to automatically adjust the appropriate white balance setting according to the environment.

ISO

This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

• Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions and a lower ISO setting in brighter conditions.

If the Stabilizer is enabled, ISO is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adjusted. To adjust ISO disable Stabilizer first.

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Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

Icon Item Description

Multi The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

Center

Spot

Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center.

A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

Color Mode

The Color Mode function applies different colors or tones for a more artistic effect on the still images or videos.

• As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.

Icon Item Description

Normal The camera records normally.

Vivid

Sepia Images are captured in sepia tones.

The camera captures the image with more contrast and saturation emphasizing on the bold colors.

B&W Images are captured in black and white.

Vivid Red

Vivid Green

Vivid Blue

Captured image becomes reddish. Ideally used to record images like flowers and cars to make them more vivid.

Captured image becomes greenish. Ideally used to record images like mountains and lawns to make them more vivid

Captured image becomes bluish. Ideally used to record images like the sky and the ocean to make them look more vivid.

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Using the Record Menu

If you are in Photo Mode, you can access the Record menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the SET button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.

Record Menu

The Record menu allows you to change modes, and setup other capture settings.

To go to Record Menu: Set the mode switch Photo Mode [

1. Press

2. Use the

3. To select an item, press

4. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

5. Press the SET button to save and apply settings.

to launch the Record Menu.

or keys to move through the menu

or SET button.

Setting the Scene Mode

By simply selecting one of the following 32 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings.

1. From the Record Menu, press to select Scene Mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection.

3. Press the SET button to save and activate the selected scene mode.

While using scene mode menu:

• Spin the Zoom dial clockwise (right) to enter the Help screen for scene mode selection.

• Spin counterclockwise (left) to go back scene mode menu.

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The table below shows the available scene mode settings.

Icon Item Description

Auto

Program

Intelligent Scene

Portrait The camera blurs the background to focus on the subject.

Landscape This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views.

Sunset This feature enhances the red hue for recording sunset images.

Backlight

Kids This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids.

Night Scene This feature is used to capture images with night scenery background.

The simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted automatically.

The camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter speed and aperture values.

The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode.

This feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by changing the metering.

Fireworks This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks explosions.

Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes.

Sports This feature captures still images in high speed motions.

Party This feature is used for wedding or indoor party settings.

Candlelight This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.

Night Portrait

Soft Skin This feature enhances skin tone thus facial skin appears smooth.

Flowing Water This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.

Food

This feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or dark background.

This feature is used to capture food images. The increased saturation in this mode makes the captured image more enticing.

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Building This feature enhances the edges of captured images.

Text

Foliage This feature boosts the saturation of greens to give a rich color to foliage.

Auction

Smile Capture

Blink Detection

Pre-composition

Love Portrait

Self Portrait

This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used when capturing text images.

This feature combines up to 4 shots into a single image and provides 4 patterns to select for usage of auction.

This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture. When smiles are detected, it continuously captures the image.

This feature detects if the subject blinked an eye when the image is captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not.

This feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Full press shutter after referring the subject to the reference point.

This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture portraits images without the help of others. When over two faces are detected, AF is automatically activated. The camera starts count down and captures a picture in two seconds.

This feature set zoom to wide end. When one face is detected, AF automatically activated and plays the sound (Bi) for notice. Then camera starts count down and captures a picture in two seconds.

This feature applies digital processing only to the necessary portion(s) of

HDR

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

Manual Exposure

Voice REC This mode is used to record audio clips.

the image and preserves details in highlights and shadows with natural contrast.

This feature lets users to adjust the aperture value and the camera automatically selects the shutter speed to match the brightness.

This feature lets users to adjust the shutter speed and the camera automatically selects the aperture value to match the brightness.

This feature lets users to adjusts the shutter speed and aperture value to correctly expose your images.

After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec, will be added to the forefront in My Mode of Function Menu. In the Menu Options, the Auto mode is fixed and the other 5 items can display the most recent used modes. See "Using the Function Menu" on page 21.

Using Intelligent Scene

This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of

photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 11 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Macro, Text, Snow, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene, Night Portrait and Foliage - and selects the ideal settings.

Intelligent scene icon. After the camera detects the shooting conditions, this icon changes to show the detected scene mode.

The camera changed to Landscape mode automatically.

To activate Intelligent Scene

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.

3. The camera detects the shooting conditions and switches to an appropriate scene mode.

4. Half press the Shutter button to focus the subject. The frame turns green to indicate focus is set.

5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.

Using Kids Mode

Tactically, kids are the most difficult to photograph. They tend to be highly animated and can be a real challenge to make them pay attention for more than just a second or two. To capture a great moment for your kids, just keep the camera in kid mode. The mode provides higher shutter speed and always focuses on moving subject.

Using Sports Mode

When you need a series of sports motion images, such as a golf swing, or try to capture the images of a flying hummingbird/butterfly, be sure to switch the scene mode to sports mode. This mode provides shutter in Burst speed (Keep shooting images long as the Shutter button is pressed) which allows you to capture a sequence of pictures that are frames apart clearly.

Make sure you hav e plent y of mem ory in your memory card as you will need it when you start shooting.

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Using Party Mode

Let the Party mode on! It can be difficult to get everyone on a party. While you have the whole gang together, take a group or family portrait. Party mode features on Red-eye reduction flash and face tracking. You’ll miss fewer shots, and have more time to focus on enjoying the party.

Using Soft Skin mode

When the soft skin mode is activated, it makes wrinkles and lines look less conspicuous, while preserving resolution in areas of the picture outside of the skin. The camera detects skin color area, such as the face and processes the image to make the skin appear smooth.

Using Food Mode

How to share your dining experiences and comments of interesting widgets on your blog by close-up images? Just get the camera and set the scene with food mode. This mode features on macro focus and auto flash designed for close-up photography.

Macro focus and Auto Flash are enabled by using Food mode.

Using Foliage Mode

A scenic image, such as a garden or forest scene, that full of doll green colors is boring. In foliage mode, the greens, blues, are brilliantly enhanced making scenic pictures pop out with bright color.

Using Auction Mode

It’s hard and waste a lot of time to combine several images by software. Select Auction mode and choose a pattern, then take a few shots from different angle. The camera composes a combined image in lower resolution suited to online posting.

1. Select Auction mode from Scene mode menu.

2. Use

3. Press the SET button to start shooting.

4. Frame the subject and press the Shutter button to take

or keys to choose a pattern.

the first shot.

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5. Press SET button to continue the second shot.

6. Or, press Menu button to go back the first shot.

7. Repeat step 4 to 6, until the pattern is filled in images.

8. Press SET button to save the composed image.

9. Or, press Menu button to go back last shot.

10. The camera save the image to memory.

11. Use USB cable or memory card reader (Please refer to "Connecting the Camera to a PC" on page 56) to transfer the image to PC and upload it to website.

Auction mode provides 4 kinds of pattern as follow

The image is set to low quality and VGA (640x480) size only.

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Using Smile Capture Mode

When facing camera, especially kids, smiles are always short and hard to seize by manual shutter. Smile capture mode detects every smile all the time and performs Automatic Focus (AF) to capture an image without pressing Shutter button.

Follow the instructions to get a Happy image by Smile Capture Mode:

1. Select Smile capture mode from scene menu.

2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.

3. When a smile is detected, the white focus frame turns green to denote camera shutter and take a shot automatically.

Using Blink Detection Mode

Nothing ruins a great picture more than having your subjects' eyes closed. Blink Detection provides you with extra assurance when capturing once-in-a-lifetime moments like holding a trophy with teammates after winning a basketball game. If closed eyes are detected, a saving confirmation menu appears on the screen, allowing you to re-take the shot before your subject or subjects move on.

To activate Blink Detection

1. Select Blink Detection Mode from Scene Mode submenu.

2. Half press the Shutter button to focus the subject. The

frame turns green to indicate focus is set.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture the image and

automatically save the Image.

4. If the camera detects subject blinked eye, a "Save

image" or "Cancel" option appears on the screen.

5. Select Save image to save or Cancel to disregard

Using Pre-composition Mode

When asking someone else to take images for you, but the images always don’t come up right?

Pre-composition helps you get the background you want,

even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you.

Basically, Pre-composition is a two-step process.

1. Compose the background you want and press the Shutter button (full press), which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the LCD monitor. Press Menu button to cancel the semi-transparent temporarily image.

2. Ask someone else to record a shot of you against your original pre-composed background, telling him/her to compose the image by using the semi-transparent screen image as a guide.

3. Move your position until photographer confirm your whole

or half body in the frame and in the right place.

4. Press the Shutter button. Camera stores the image

produced by this step only.

Using Love Portrait

Want to take a good image when there are just two of you? All you have to do is hold the camera and show

your smiles together. If over two faces had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button.

Using Self Portrait

When you are the one taking the picture for yourself, then self portrait mode is necessary besides the tripod. With your long arm’s help, the camera begin face tracking in self portrait mode. If a face had been recognized, the camera performs 2-second countdown with a beep notice then take a shot without pressing the Shutter button.

Tips to make a great shape by self portrait photography:

• Lean in towards the camera to reduce double chin.

• Angle your body and bend your arms to look slimmer.

• Keep your shoulders back.

Using HDR Mode

Active HDR mode preserves details in highlights and shadows, creating photos with natural contrast. Use for high contrast scenes, for example, when photographing brightly light outdoor scenery through a door/window, or taking pictures of shaded subjects on a sunny day. With this feature, the adjustment of contrast is accomplished in-camera and requires no additional post-processing for the bulk of images.

Using Aperture Priority Mode

This mode is designed for control the aperture value by user and let camera decide the shatter speed. The main impact that aperture had on images was with regards to Depth of Field. (DOF)

• Choose lager aperture, only one subject in focus but the background nice and blurred. (Shallow DOF)

• Choose smaller aperture, an image with everything in focus. (Great DOF)

To set Aperture values

1. Select Aperture Priority Mode from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the options.

4. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

or keys to select the aperture value

Displays the aperture value

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Using Shutter Priority Mode

This mode is designed for capturing moving subjects. A faster shutter speed is required to freeze a motion (flying birds), while the slower shutter speed creates a sense of motion (water flowing).

To set Shutter values

1. Select Shutter Priority Mode from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the options.

or keys to select the shutter value

4. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

Displays the shutter value

Using Manual Exposure

When the camera is in the manual exposure mode, you can change either aperture or shutter speed, or both.

To activate Manual Exposure

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press SET button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the

4. Or, use the

5. Use the SET button to switch between aperture and shutter speed adjustment and vice versa.

6. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

or keys to select the shutter speed.

or keys to select the aperture value.

Using Voices Recording

1. From the Scene menu, select Voice REC. The Voice Recording screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor.

2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.

Displays the aperture and

shutter speed value

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Setting the Drive Mode

Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set

in the Drive mode function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer allows you to take images after a pre-defined delay. While burst lets you take consecutive shots. This function is only available in recording still images. The Drive mode setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera.

To set the Drive Mode

1. From the Record menu, select Drive Mode.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

The table below shows the available Drive mode settings.

Icon Item Description

or keys to go through the selection.

10 Sec. Sets a 10-second delay to capture image after pressing the Shutter button.

2 Sec. Sets a 2-second delay to capture image after pressing the Shutter button.

Performs delay and capture twice:

Double.

• Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the image.

• Performs another 2-second delay then captures the image again.

Burst

Speedy Burst

Off Captures an image without time delay.

Performs continuous shooting when the Shutter button is pressed. Stops shooting when the Shutter button is released.

Captures 30 images in a shot when the Shutter button is pressed. Auto set Image size to VGA only.

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Setting the AEB

AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. It permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, under exposure and overexposure compensation.

To set AEB

1. From the Record menu, select AEB.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

or keys to go through the selection.

Setting the AF Area

AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the

area on which the camera focuses.

To set AF Area

1. From the Record menu, select AF Area.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

or keys to go through the selection.

The table below shows the available AF area settings.

Icon Item Description

Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.

Center The focus area is fixed on the center.

Setting the AF Lamp

The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low

light conditions.

If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of

the camera, see "Front View" on page 7, emits an red light by half pressing the Shutter button allowing the camera to focus easily.

To set AF Lamp

1. From the Record menu, select AF Lamp.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

or keys to go through the selection.

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Setting Sharpness

This function allows you to enhance or soften finer details of

your images.

To set Sharpness

1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

The table below shows the available Sharpness settings.

or keys to go through the selection.

Icon Item Description

High Sharpens the image.

Normal Normal sharpness.

Low Softens the image.

Setting Saturation

The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in

your images. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones.

To set Saturation

1. From the Record menu, select Saturation.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

The table below shows the available Saturation settings.

or keys to go through the selection.

Icon Item Description

High Enhance the saturation.

Normal Normal saturation.

Low Reduce the saturation.

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Setting Contrast

This function allows you to adjust the contrast of your images.

To set Contrast

1. From the Record menu, select Contrast.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

or keys to go through the selection.

Icon Item Description

High Enhance the contrast

Normal Normal contrast

Low Reduce the contrast

Setting the Digital Zoom

This feature controls the digital zoom mode of your camera. Your camera enlarges an image using the optical zoom first.

When the zoom scale exceeds 3x, the camera uses digital zoom.

To set Digital Zoom

1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.

or keys to go through the selection.

Icon Item Description

Intelligent Zoom

Standard Zoom

Off Uses the optical zoom only.

Enlarges the image digitally with almost no distortion. This feature is available for still images only.

Enlarges all image sizes up to a maximum of 5x in preview, but the image quality deteriorates.

• Digital Zoom is not available in Face tracking on, Movie, and Voice Recording modes.

• The maximum Intellect zoom scale varies depending on the image type and resolution.

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Setting the Date Stamp

The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they can no longer be edited or deleted.

Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows:

• Available for still images only.

• May slow down AEB/ Burst mode when Date Stamp is

enabled in AEB/ Burst mode.

• In vertical or rotated images, the date and time on your

images still appear horizontally.

To set Date Stamp

1. From the Record menu, select Date Stamp.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

or keys to go through the selection.

Setting Auto Review

The Auto Review function lets you view the captured image right after shooting it. If Auto review is On, the camera will display the captured image for 1 second on the LCD monitor.

To set Auto Review

1. From the Record menu, select Auto Review.

2. Use the

3. Press the SET button to save and apply changes.

or keys to go through the selection.

Recording Videos

You can record videos with the camera, the available recording time depends on the capacity of the memory card. Videos can be recorded until the maximum memory capacity has been reached. However the length of a single video may be limited (the limitation depends on the camera model).

1. Slide the Mode switch to Movie mode.

2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take.

3. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

4. Use the Zoom dial to zoom in and zoom out an image.

5. To pause recording, press the key

6. To continue recording, press the key

7. To stop recording, press the Shutter button.

• When the camera stop recording due to reaching maximum capacity (4GB) for a single video, simply press the Shutter button again to continue recording.

• The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.

• Digital zoom is not available while recording a video.

• Sound cannot be recorded while using zooms (Spinning the Zoom dial.)

• Power save is not available in video recording or pause recording.

again.

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Settings of Recording Videos

Press Function button to enable video setting menu before recording a video.

Movie Size

The Movie Size function appears only in Movie mode. Use this

function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips.

The table below shows the available size and corresponding image quality settings.

Icon Item Description

HDTV_Only support SDHC_Class(6)

1280 X 720

640 X 480 High Quality

The length of a single video recording is up to 29 minutes. It will automatically stop recording if time is over.

320 X 240 Normal

Web For Internet, see "Internet Mode" on page 39 below.

Internet Mode

The Internet Mode allows you to record videos with predefined video settings for easy upload to the

Internet website.

The Internet supports two file upload standards:

• Single File Uploader. The maximum video file size is up to 100 MB.

• Internet Uploader. The maximum video file size is up to 1 GB.

Most uploaded video length ranges within 5 minutes. Therefore when you record using the YouTube mode, the following standards are followed:

• Recorded videos are set to Internet standard resolution of 640 X 480.

• Recording automatically stops when the file reaches 100 MB.

• To record a YouTube video, select from the Video Size function. Available recording time for a YouTube video is up to 10 minutes.

White Balance, Metering, Color Mode

To set above settings, please refer to "Using the Function Menu" on page 21.

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Pre-Record

You can catch the first three seconds of action you would have potentially missed. Once enable this function, the camera starts recording video automatically before pressing Shutter button. As soon as the Shutter button is hit, the most recent three seconds of video is added to the beginning of the clip.

Display the icon in red while turning Pre-Record on.

Pre-Record will be canceled in the following situation:

• After recording starts.

• Switch to Photo mode or Playback mode.

• Any kind of menu is turned on.

• Turn the unit off.

• Enter USB mode.

Playback

You can playback the still images, video and audio clips on the LCD monitor.

Viewing in Single Navigation

The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD monitor. To view images/videos/audio clips, follow the steps below.

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode

2. The LCD monitor displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see "Photo Mode Screen Layout" on page 13.

Still Image Video Audio Clip

3. Use the or keys to view next/previous image/video/audio.

4. To play a video or audio clip, press the SET button. See "Playing Videos" on page 42 and "Playing Voice Recording" on page 43 for more details.

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Viewing Thumbnails

This function allows you to view 9-thumbnail images or by calendar mode on the LCD monitor at the same time. Searching numerous of images is much easier then single view navigation.

To set 9-images mode

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Spin the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) once to enter 9-images mode.

3. Use the navigation controls to move through the items.

4. Press the SET button to select the image and view it normally.

Scroll bar.

If scroll bars appear, it indicates that the screen can be scrolled.

Thumbnail view

To set calendar mode

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Spin the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) twice to view thumbnails in calendar mode.

3. Use the navigation controls to move through the items.

4. Press the SET button to select a image and view it normally.

In calendar mode:

• The first file (Including image, video, audio and error file) recorded on each date

appears on the screen.

• Spin the Zoom dial clockwise (right) would back to 9-images mode.

Thumbnail icons:

When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons indicate the type of file or recording.

Icon Item Description

Voice Record Indicates a voice recording file.

File Error Indicates an error file.

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Zooming images

The zoom view function works with still images only.

• In normal view, spin the Zoom dial clockwise (right) repeatedly until the desired zoom view.

• The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the

image is zoomed in.

• You can zoom to view an image of up to 12X.

• Use the navigation controls to view the zoomed

image.

• Press the Menu button to close zoom view.

For 320 x 240 resolution images, you can only zoom in up to 6X.

Playing Videos

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. A video clip has a video icon displayed on screen.

3. Press the key the SET button to play the video.

4. During playback, press and hold the fast forward or rewind the video. The camera supports forward and rewind speed of up to 4x.

5. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume. Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.

6. Press the again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain

on screen except

7. To forward or rewind the video frame by frame, press the key keys.

8. Press the displays the video frame image in Single navigation mode.

key to pause playback. Press the key

to pause playback, then press the or

key to stop the playback. The LCD monitor

or keys to

• The play info, except the icon , will be displayed when the video is paused, during REW/FF or frame by frame modes

• Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or during REW/FF modes.

To capture screenshot image from a video clip

1. During playback of video, press the key to pause playback on your desired video frame to capture.

2. Press the Shutter button to capture a screenshot.

3. The camera will automatically stop playback. The LCD screen displays the captured image in Single navigation mode.

This feature does not function when the memory card is full or the folder cannot be created. The icon

does not appear on the screen either.

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Playing Voice Recording

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD monitor displays the screen layout of Audio clips. See picture on the right.

3. Press the SET button to play the voice recording.

4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume. Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.

5. Press the again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain

on screen except

6. Press the displays the image in Single navigation mode.

key to pause playback. Press the key

key to stop the playback. The LCD monitor

Volume cannot be adjusted during Pause mode.

Playing Voice Memo

Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 48 on

how to record voice memo.

1. Set the camera to Playback mode

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved

images. An image file with voice memo has a voice memo icon located on the top center of the LCD monitor. See picture on the right.

3. Press the SET button to play the voice recording.

4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume.

Spin clockwise (right) to increase volume/Spin counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume

5. Press the key

again to resume. When paused, the play info will remain

on screen except

6. Press the key

displays the image in Single navigation mode.

Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.

to pause playback. Press the key

to stop the playback. The LCD monitor

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Deleting an Image/Video/Audio

There are two ways to delete an image/video/audio:

• Using the Delete button, or

• Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See "Delete" on page 45.

Using the Delete Button

Use the Fn/Delete button on your camera to delete or mark an image/video/audio clip for deletion.

1. Set the camera to Playback mode

2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode.

3. Use the

4. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD monitor, press the Fn/Delete button.

5. A confirmation selection appears on screen.

6. Select Delete.

7. Press the SET button to delete.

8. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the images/videos/audio clips. Then, repeat steps 5 to 7.

9. To close the Delete function and go back to the single navigation mode, select Cancel.

or keys to scroll the display.

or keys to scroll through the

Locked files cannot be deleted at any time. When you try to delete a locked file, the camera displays "File Locked" message on the LCD monitor.

Playback Menu

The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings.

To go to Playback Menu:

1. Slide the mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Press Menu button

3. Use the

selections.

4. To select a menu, press

5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation

control.

6. Press the SET button to save and apply settings.

or keys to move through the menu

to launch the Playback Menu.

or the SET button.

Slideshow

The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a

time.

To view slideshow:

1. From the Playback menu, select Slideshow. The Slideshow menu appears.

2. Set the slideshow settings.

3. Select Start, then press the SET button to start the slideshow.

4. During slideshow, press the SET button to pause slideshow.

5. Use the

slideshow.

6. Press the SET button to apply selected option.

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To change slideshow settings:

1. From the Slideshow menu, use the or keys t to

move through the selections.

2. Select Interval setting. Press the

Choose among the available interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec.

3. Select Transition setting. Press the

adjust. Choose among the available transition settings:

4. Select Repeat setting. Press the Available settings are: Yes, No.

or keys to adjust.

or keys to

or keys to adjust.

Delete

The Delete function allows to remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. See "Protect" on page 46.

To delete a image/video/audio clip:

1. From the Playback menu, select Delete.

2. The Delete submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor. Available select settings:

• Single. Select one file to delete.

• Voice Only. Delete only the attached voice memo,

not voice clips. The image is still retained in the memory.

• Multi. Select multiple files to delete at the same time.

• All. Delete all files.

To delete a single file:

1. Select Single in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed on the LCD monitor in single navigation mode.

2. Use the

3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is displayed on the LCD monitor, select Delete.

4. Press the SET button to delete.

5. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the images/videos/audio clips. Repeat steps 3 to 4.

6. To close the Delete function and go back Playback menu, select Cancel.

or keys to scroll the display.

or keys to scroll through the

To delete attached voice memo:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single navigation mode.

3. Use the with voice memo is displayed on the screen.

4. Press Menu button

5. Use the menu selections then select Delete.

6. From the Delete submenu, select Voice Only.

7. A confirmation selection appears, select Yes.

8. Press the SET button to delete the attached voice memo and go back to Playback mode.

or keys to scroll until the desired image

to launch the Playback Menu.

or keys to move through the Playback

The Voice Only submenu is disabled if the current image displayed, at the time you access the Delete menu, does not have any attached voice memo.

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To delete multiple files:

1. Select Multi in the Delete submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.

2. Use the navigation control to move through the files.

3. When the desired image/video/audio clip is highlighted, press the SET button to mark image/video/audio clip for deletion.

4. Repeat step 3 until all desired images for deletion are marked.

5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation selection appears.

6. Select Yes to confirm.

7. Press the SET button to delete marked files.

To delete all files:

1. Select All in the Delete submenu. A confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the SET button to delete all files.

Protect

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

A protected file has a lock icon

To protect files:

1. From the Playback menu, select Protect.

2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

Available select settings:

• Single. Select one file to lock/unlock.

• Multi. Select multiple files from the thumbnail view to

lock/unlock

• Lock All. Lock all files

• Unlock All. Unlock all files.

when viewed on Playback mode.

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To protect/unprotect a single file:

1. Select Single in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed on the LCD monitor in single navigation mode.

2. Use

3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD monitor,

4. To close the protect/unprotect function and go back

or keys to scroll the display.

Press the SET button to select Lock/Unlock.

Playback menu, select Exit.

To protect/unprotect multiple files:

1. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.

2. Use the navigation control to move through the files.

3. When the desired file is highlighted, press the SET button to mark/unmark the file clip for protection.

4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect are marked.

5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation selection appears.

6. Select Yes.

7. Press the SET button to lock files and go back to Playback mode.

To protect all files:

1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the SET button to lock all files.

To unlock all files:

1. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the SET button to unlock all protected files.

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Red-eye Correction

The Red-eye Correction function is used to reduce red eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images.

gradually deteriorate.

Red-eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may

To activate Red-eye Correction:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Press the

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Red-eye Correction.

5. Select Start.

6. Press the SET button to start correction.

7. After completing appears. Select whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace old file with a new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel red-eye correction.

8. Press the SET button to save/cancel changes.

or keys to scroll and select an image.

Red-eye correction, a menu selection

Voice Memo

A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images.

To record voice memo:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Press the

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Voice Memo.

5. Select Start, then press the SET button to start recording.

6. Press the SET button again to stop recording.

or keys to scroll and select an image to attach voice memo to.

Time left (n seconds) for recording.

When you record voice memo to an image with an existing voice memo, the old recording file would be replaced by the new one.

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Color Mode

The Color Mode function lets you adjust edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as a new file.

To activate Color Mode:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Press the

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Color Mode. The Color mode submenu appears.

5. Press the or keys to scroll and select an option. As you move through the selection, the preview on the LCD monitor changes synchronously.

The succeeding table shows the available settings.

or keys to scroll and select an image to edit.

Icon Item Description

Normal No effect is added to the image.

Sepia Image is saved with a sepia tone.

B&W Image is saved in black and white.

Negative Image appears to be the opposite of the original image.

Mosaic Image is saved with mosaic tiles.

Vivid Red Image is saved with reddish tint.

Vivid Green Image is saved with greenish tint.

Vivid Blue Image is saved with bluish tint.

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Trim

The Trim function allows you to trim an image to another image size. This function is only available for still images.

To trim an image:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Use the trim.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Trim. The Trim screen layout is displayed on the LCD monitor.

5. Use the Zoom dial to change size as zoom in/out.

No Description

1 Enlarged image

2 4-way indicator

3 Trimmed size

4 The approx. location of the trimmed area

5 Image area

or keys to scroll and select an image to

6. Use the navigation controls to move the image.

7. Press the SET button to apply changes. A menu selection appears.

8. Select whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with the new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel Trim.

9. Press the SET button to save/cancel changes.

• Trim function is not available for images with image size set to VGA.

• All images will be trimmed in 4:3 ratio regardless of its original image ratio.

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Resize

Resizes a previously saved image and only resizing to a smaller size is available.

To resize an image:

1. Set the camera to Playback mode .

2. Use the resize.

3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.

5. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA. Available size settings may vary depending on original image size. Unavailable settings appear as gray icons in Resize submenu.

6. After selecting size, a menu selection appears. Select whether to:

• Overwrite. Save and replace old file with a new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel resize.

7. Press the SET button to save/cancel changes.

or keys to scroll and select an image to

Resize function is not available for images with image size set to VGA.

Startup Image

You can specify the startup image from the captured images for camera.

1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection appears.

3. Select options:

• System. Use camera default image.

• My Photo. Use the

desired image.

• Off. Disable the startup image.

4. Press the SET button to apply changes.

The startup image will still be displayed startup even if the selected image was deleted.

or keys to scroll and select

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DPOF

DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.

To set DPOF:

1. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.

2. Select DPOF. The submenu appears. Available settings are as follows:

• Single. Select a single image to mark.

• All. Mark all images in the memory card.

• Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default

settings.

To set DPOF on a single image/all images:

1. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu.

2. For single image, use the select an image to mark for printing.

3. Specify the number of copies. Use the increase/decrease number.

4. Press the FUNC button to toggle between turning on/ off the date stamp.

5. Press the SET button to save DPOF settings.

or keys to scroll and

or to

To reset DPOF:

1. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu. A confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the SET button to reset DPOF settings.

Radial Blur

The Radial Blur is an effect creates blurs around a point.

To set Radial blur for an image:

1. Use the or keys to specify the level of blurs. The adjusting result on preview synchronously while selecting the level.

2. Press the SET button to proceed save options.

3. Available settings are as follow:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file with a new one.

• Save As. Save the new file as a new one.

• Cancel. Cancel Radial blur.

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Using the Setup Menu

You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setup menu allows to configure general camera settings.

To go to Setup Menu:

1. Press Menu button to launch the Record/Playback Menu.

2. Use the menu.

3. Use the selections.

4. To select an item, press the SET button or

5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control.

6. Press the SET button to save and apply settings.

Setting Sounds

Use the Sound menu functions to control the sounds produced by the camera.

1. From the Setup menu, select Sounds.

2. Adjusts sound settings.

3. Press the SET button to apply changes.

or keys to switch the menu tab to Setup

or keys to move through the menu

key.

Item Available Settings Description

Startup

Shutter On, Off

Beep

volume

Sound 1, Sound 2, Sound 3, Off

0-4 Adjusts volume.

Selects the startup sound when camera is turned on.

Enables or disables shutter sound when Shutter button is pressed. Shutter sound is not available when recording videos or voice clips.

Setting Power Save

The Power Save function allows you to set an idle time after which the camera automatically sets to sleep mode to save power. After a minute of being in sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power.

This function is not available in the following instances:

• Recording a video or audio file

• Playing a slideshow/video/audio file

• Using the USB connector

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Setting LCD Save

Enable the LCD Save function to automatically decrease the LCD

brightness to conserve battery power. When the camera is idle for 20 seconds, the LCD darkens. Press any button to resume to normal brightness.

• The camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. LCD

Save, though enabled, does not function during video playback, slideshow and video recording.

Setting Date & Time

Use the Date & Time function to set the date and time of your camera. This function is useful in attaching date stamps on captured images. Your camera uses a 12-hour time format.

1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date and time value. By holding down the values changes continuously.

2. Press the SET button to apply changes.

or keys, the numeric

Setting Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Use the navigation control to scroll through the list and select the desired language.

2. Press the SET button to confirm and apply settings.

Setting File Numbering

This function allows you to select the method in which to assign file numbers to images.

Available settings are:

• Series. Assigns number to files in sequence even if the folder is changed.

• Reset. The file numbering will start from 0001 each time the folder is changed and "Format" is processed.

To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see "About Folder and File Names" on page 60.

Setting TV Out

Use the TV Out function to adjust video output signal to accommodate different regional settings. If TV out is not set correctly, the image may not display properly on TV.

Available settings are:

• NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada, Taiwan and others.

• PAL. Applicable in Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan),

Oceania and others.

Setting LCD Brightness

Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. Available settings are:

• Auto. Auto detects the LCD brightness.

• Bright. Enhance the LCD brightness.

• Normal. Normal LCD brightness.

Setting Memory Kit

This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

Available settings are:

• Format. Select to format currently used memory.

• Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored in the internal

memory to the memory card.

• If the images were saved in the internal memory when inserting memory card into the camera. You can use Copy to Card function in order to copy all images from the internal memory into memory card.

• If there is a memory card inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all files to the memory card.

• If there is no memory card or the internal memory is empty, the Copy to Card function is disabled.

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Reset All

Use this function to reset the camera to its factory settings. However, the following settings are exceptions and not affected by Reset.

• Date & Time

• Language

• TV Out

• Custom White Balance data

Making Connections

You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer.

Connecting the Camera to a TV

You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera.

To connect your camera to a TV:

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Set the TV out to match the TV’s video out format. See "Setting TV Out" on page 55.

3. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB port on the bottom of your camera.

4. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AV input port.

5. The LCD monitor turns black and all images and video clips are displayed on the TV.

Connecting the Camera to a PC

You can transfer images, videos and audio files to your PC.

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.

3. Turn on the camera.

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4. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select Computer by using the button.

5. The PC starts to detect the connection while the LCD monitor appears Connecting…

6. Connection established after PC MODE appeared on the LCD monitor

or key and press the SET

7. Access the files in the camera by your PC.

• The camera’s internal memory and memory card would display as removable drives in PC.

• After the connection, no image is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer

You can print your images directly using a PictBridge compatible printer.

1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the printer while the other end to USB terminal on the camera.

3. The USB mode menu appears on the screen. Select Printer by using the button.

4. Enter the print mode and print the selected images.

For details on the following page "Setting the Print Mode Menu".

or key and press the SET

Setting the Print Mode Menu

Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a printer and your camera is established.

Print Mode includes three major settings:

• Print Select. An image can then be selected to print.

• Print All. Prints all images.

• Print Index. Prints all images as thumbnails.

To set Print Select

1. Use the or keys to scroll and select an image for printing.

2. Specify the number of copies. Use the increase/decrease number.

3. Press the FUNC button to toggle between turning on/ off the date stamp.

4. Press the SET button to enter printer settings.

To set Print All and Print Index

Repeat the same steps 2 to 4, then enter printer settings.

or key to

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To set Printer Settings

1. Use the or key to specify a print option.

2. Modify paper size and quality by the Available setting:

• Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6"

• Quality: Default / Fine / Normal

3. Select Print on the screen for printing. Or Cancel to go back Print Mode.

or keys.

Start Printing

• LCD monitor appears "Now printing…".

• Or press Menu button

to stop printing anytime.

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Appendix

About Folder and File Names

Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio files.

File Naming

File names begin with "DSCI" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. If the highest folder number is 999 and the highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message "Folder cannot be created". When this happens, try one of the following ways:

• Reset the file number. See "Setting File Numbering" on page 54

• Plug in a new memory card.

Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your PC. It may be unable to playback the data using the camera.

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause and/or Action

Camera does not turn on. The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries.

Camera turns off automatically.

LCD turns blank. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.

Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, then the camera turns off.

LCD monitor displays ‘No image’.

LCD monitor displays ‘Not available for this file’.

LCD monitor displays ‘Memory full’.

LCD monitor displays ‘File locked’.

LCD monitor displays ‘Card locked’.

LCD monitor displays ‘Format error’.

LCD monitor displays ‘Copy error’.

Press Power button to turn on the camera.

Batteries are exhausted, please replace or recharge.

There is no image file in the memory card. Image file format may not be supported.

Function is only available for specific file types. File format is not supported.

Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images.

This file is locked. Unlock the file. See "Protect" on page 46.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position.

The card may be damaged. You can either change the card or wipe to clean the connected points.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. The memory card is full. Replace card or delete unnecessary files.

No image displays on the TV screen.

The lens got stuck up.

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Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set the correct TV-out type to match your TV system.

Do not force the lens to go back. The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the camera.

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Specifications

Sensor SONY 14M 1/2.3-type

Lens

LCD monitor 3.0" Color LCD

Focusing Range

Aperture 2.9 ~ 5.4

Shutter

File Format

Resolution (Photo)

Resolution (Movie)

Lens Focal Length: 6.3 (W) ~ 18.9 (T) mm 3X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom

Normal: Wide: 10cm~infinity Tele: 60cm~infinity

Macro: Wide: 10cm ~ 100cm Tele: 60cm ~ 100cm

Type: Mechanical and Electronic Shutter Speed: Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Manual: 15 - 1/2,000 sec. Night: 15 - 1/2,000 sec. Fireworks: 2 sec.

Still Image: EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression) Video: AVI (MJPEG) Audio: WAV

14M (4320 x 3240), 3:2 (4320 x 2880), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M (2048 x 1536), 16:9 (1920 x 1080), VGA (640 x 480)

Θ 1280 x 720 (16:9)_Only support SDHC_Class(6) Θ 640 x 480 Θ 320 x 240 Θ 640 x 480 (Web)

Auto, Program, Intelligent Scene, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft

Scene Mode

ISO Equivalent

White Balance

Exposure Control

Metering Multi, Center, Spot

Driver Mode 10 sec., 2 sec., Double, Burst, Speed Burst, Off

Flash Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off

Color Mode (Preview) Normal, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue

Color Mode Normal, Sepia, B&W, Negative, Mosaic, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue

Storage

Skin, Flowing Water, Food, Building, Text, Foliage, Auction, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Pre-Composition, Love Portrait, Self Portrait, HDR, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure, Voice Recording

Auto, ISO 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (3M/16:9<1920 x 1080>/VGA), 6400 (3M/16:9<1920 x 1080>/VGA)

Auto White Balance, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Custom

+2.0EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / 0EV / -0.3EV / -0.7EV/

-1.0EV / -1.3EV / -1.7EV / -2.0EV

Internal memory: 64MB flash memory External memory: SD (up to 4GB), SDHC card (up to 32GB guaranteed)

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English / French / Spanish / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese / Brazil Portuguese / Dutch / Turkish / Polish / Hungarian / Romanian / Czech /

OSD Language

Interface USB/AV OUT

TV system NTSC/PAL (selected by Setup MENU)

Battery Lithium ion battery

Operating Temperature 0º C - 40º C

Operating Humidity 0% - 90%

Microphone Built-in

Speaker Built-in

Dimensions 90 x 56.8 x 18.8

Weight 105g (no battery)

Bulgarian / Croatian / Slovak / Slovenian / Greek / Swedish / Norwegian / Finnish / Danish / Arabic / Indonesia / Malay / Thai / Japanese / Korean / S. Chinese / T. Chinese

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