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 ..................................................................................... 9
Navigation Control................................................................................ 10
Camera Memory................................................................................... 11
Getting Started........................................................................................... 12
Attach the Camera Strap....................................................................... 12
Inserting the Battery ............................................................................ 12
Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card............................................. 13
Charging the Battery ............................................................................ 14
Turning the Power On and Off............................................................... 14
Initial Settings...................................................................................... 14
Modes................................................................................................. 14
Using the LCD monitor................................................................................ 15
LCD Monitor Layout.............................................................................. 15
Changing the LCD Monitor Display......................................................... 18
Recording Images, Videos and Voices........................................................... 18
Taking Images ..................................................................................... 18
Setting the Zoom Control...................................................................... 19
Using Self-timer ................................................................................... 20
Using Flash.......................................................................................... 20
Setting the Focus Mode ........................................................................ 21
Using the Delete Button........................................................................ 21
Recording Videos.................................................................................. 23
Mode dial ............................................................................................ 24
Using the Record Menu......................................................................... 29
Using the Movie Menu .......................................................................... 33
Playback .................................................................................................... 34
Viewing in Single Navigation.................................................................. 34
Viewing Thumbnails ............................................................................. 34
Zooming images................................................................................... 35
Playing Videos...................................................................................... 35
Playing Voice Memo.............................................................................. 37
Playback Menu..................................................................................... 37
Using the Setup Menu................................................................................. 43
Setting Sounds..................................................................................... 43
Setting Power Save............................................................................... 43
Setting Date & Time............................................................................. 44
Setting Language................................................................................. 44
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Setting TV Settings............................................................................... 44
Setting LCD Brightness......................................................................... 44
Setting Battery Type............................................................................. 45
Setting Format..................................................................................... 45
Reset All.............................................................................................. 45
Making Connections.................................................................................... 46
Connecting the Camera to a TV............................................................. 46
Connecting the Camera to a PC............................................................. 46
Connecting the Camera to a Printer....................................................... 48
Setting the Print Mode Menu................................................................. 49
Appendix.................................................................................................... 50
About Folder and File Names ................................................................. 50
Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 50
Specifications............................................................................................. 51
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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.
Copyright
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 2011
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.
• 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 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 the
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 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 10.3.9 ~ 10.6.6
• Memory: 512MB or above
• Q. Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above
• USB port and CD-ROM drive
Main Features
• 16 mega pixels resolution
• Up to 21x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom
• 3.0 inch color LCD monitor
• 128MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC/SDXC card
• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB of SDHC card and to 64GB of SDXC card
• Easy-to-use button interface
• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow to review still images
• A/V output and HDMI output to view your images and videos on your TV
• USB port to transfer images and videos to your PC
Package Contents
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
Digital camera
Neck strap
CD-Rom
AA battery x 4 pcs
Rechargeable (optional)
USB cable
Quick Start Guide/
User Manual (optional)
Battery charger (optional)
AV cable (optional)
Camera pouch
(optional)
Lens cover Lens Strap
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Camera Views
Front View
1. Self-timer LED/
AF Assist Lamp
2. Microphone
3. Lens
Back View
4. LCD monitor
5. LED indicator
6. Movie button
7. Playback button
8. OK button/4-way
navigation control
9. Delete button
10. Menu button
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Top View
11. Flash
12. Zoom dial
13. Shutter button
14. Power button
15. Mode dial
Bottom View
16. Battery/Memory card
compartment
17. Tripod screw hole
Right View
18. Strap ring
Left View
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.
19. Flash button
20. Strap ring
21. Speaker
22. USB/TV/HDMI Out
.
Shutter Press to capture an image.
Zoom dial
Menu Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.
Delete
Mode dial
Playback Press to enable Playback mode or return Record mode.
Movie
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 to enter thumbnails.
In Playback mode, press to delete an image, or video clip.
In Record mode, press Delete button to delete the last captured image directly.
There are 8 recording modes can be set. Once turning the mode dial, it enters the
selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording.
Press to start/stop recording video.
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Navigation Control
The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK 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.
1 Self-timer/Rotate Button
2 Macro Button
3 Display Button
4 Flash Button
5 OK Button
Description
Button Description
OK
Flash/Right
Macro/Left
Up/Self-timer/
Rotate
Display/Down
1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.
2. In Playback Movie mode, press to start video playback.
1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through the flash mode options.
(Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync and Forced Off)
2. In Playback mode, press to view the next image or video 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)
2. In Playback mode, press to view the previous image or video 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. Playing Video file, press to Pause/Start video playback.
2. 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.
3. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
1. The LCD monitor can be changed into 4 different types such as Basic, Full, None
and Guideline.
2. Playing video file, press to stop video playback.
3. In Menu, press to navigate through the menu and submenu selections.
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Camera Memory
Internal memory
Your camera is equipped with 128MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to 85MB. If there is no
memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images and videos 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. Then also supports SDXC cards with a maximum capacity of 64GB. If there is a storage card
inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all images and videos 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.
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Getting Started
Attach the Camera Strap
1. Pass the strap through the strap ring by outside.
2. Then pass it through the buckle as the inner loop
like the illustration.
3. Put the strap in the strap holder.
4. Take up the slack and make sure the strap is tight
from the buckle.
Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that child do not hang
the strap around their neck.
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.
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3. Insert the batteries into the compartment with the terminal
facing inside the camera with correct orientation as shown.
4. Close and lock the
battery/memory
card compartment.
Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card
Expand your camera’s storage by using SD, SDHC or SDXC
memory cards.
5. Unlock and open the Battery/memory card compartment at
the bottom of the camera.
6. Insert the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory card slot
with the metallic part facing the back side of the camera.
7. Push the SD/SDHC/SDXC card into the memory slot until it
clicks into place.
8. Close and lock the Battery/memory card compartment.
To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC 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.
• Windows 2000/XP are not support SDXC card (exFAT format). But in Windows
XP (Service Pack 2 or 3), you can download exFAT patch update to support
SDXC card.
• To use the SDXC card with Mac OS, the OS version should be 10.5 or higher.
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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.
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 is not extended.
To turn off the camera, press the Power button.
See "Modes" on page 14 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 OK to apply.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Press or to move through the selection.
2. Press
or keys to change the value for the date and time.
3. Press OK to apply.
4. If necessary, press
Now, you are ready to start taking images and videos.
Holding down
Modes
Your camera has three modes:
Record Mode
This is the default mode while you turn on the camera every time. You are able to take images in this
mode.
Playback mode
to close the menu.
or keys to change the values continuously.
Press the Playback button
playback videos. The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this mode.
after the camera is turned on to view and edit captured images or
Movie mode
Press the Movie button
after the camera is start/stop recording video 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
3 Self-timer/Burst Indicates Self-timer settings.
4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom.
5 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.
6 Battery
7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use.
8 Movie size Indicates movie size.
9 Wind Cut
10 Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled.
11 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is shaking.
12 Stabilizer Indicates stabilizer function is enabled.
13 Histogram Graphic display of Brightness.
14 ISO Displays ISO settings.
15 Focus area Indicates focus area.
16 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings.
17 Aperture value Displays aperture settings.
18 Exposure Displays exposure compensation settings.
19 Focus Indicates focus is enabled.
20 Face priority Indicates face priority is enabled.
21 White balance Displays white balance settings.
22 Metering
23 Photo size
Indicates flash settings.
Indicates battery level.
Reduces wind noise during movie recording.
Displays metering settings.
Displays photo size settings.
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Movie Mode Screen Layout
Recording Layout
No. Item Description
1 Recorded time Displays recorded time.
2 Recording status Indicates recording status.
3 PIV available Indicates that you can capture screenshot without stopping movie recording.
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
3 Voice memo
4 Button intro
Indicates file is protected.
Indicates voice memo is attached.
Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file.
5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.
6 Battery
7 Storage media
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9 DPOF
10 Image Size
Recording
information
Indicates battery level.
Indicates used storage memory.
Displays recording information of the file.
Indicates the file is marked for printing.
Displays the image size settings.
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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 file.
5 File no./Total no.
6 Battery Indicates battery level.
Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage
card.
7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.
8 Recording date & time Displays the date and time of the video clip.
9 Video size Indicates the size of the video clip.
10 Video length Display the total length of the video clip.
11 Played time Indicates the played time of the video.
12 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 Mode, the LCD display can
be changed into any of the following:
• Basic
• Full
• None
• Guideline
• 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: Face priority, Flash, Self-timer, and Focus.
• 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
LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations:
• Adjusting Aperture value/Shutter speed under Manual exposure mode.
• Recording video clips
• Playing video 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. Frame the shot using the focus bracket on the LCD monitor.
See illustration on the right.
3. 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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Setting the Zoom Control
Using a combination of 21 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to
105 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 32 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 32.
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 21X
Digital zoom 1X to 5X
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Using Self-timer
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 Self-timer setting is automatically set to
off when you turn off the camera.
To activate Self-timer:
• Press the Self-timer/Up button on your camera
Self-timer/Up button
repeatedly until your desired Self-timer mode is displayed
on the LCD monitor.
Your camera is equipped with three Self-timer modes:
Off. Captures an image without time delay.
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.
Double. Performs delay and capture twice:
• Performs a 10-second delay, then captures the image.
• Performs another 2-second delay then captures the image
again.
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 r
until your desired flash mode is displayed on the LCD
monitor.
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 t
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.
epeatedly
he
Self-timer is enabled
Flash/Right
button
Auto flash is enabled
Forced off. The flash is turned off.
• Flash function is only available in shooting still images, but not available in
Continuous shooting mode, HDR and Handheld night shot.
• Do not charge the flash while spinning the Zoom dial. Charge the flash after
releasing the zoom dial if necessary.
• The flash mode will remain at "Flash Off" if the flash does not open.
• When the flash is closed, flash mode is automatically set to flash off.
• When activating flashlight, the Flash won't pop up automatically. Please open the
Flash manually by pressing the Flash button.
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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 two focus modes:
Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts from 0.5m.
When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon
displayed on the screen.
Super 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.
Focus enabled
Using the Delete Button
Use the Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video clip.
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 38.
To delete an image/video clip:
Press the Playback button on the camera.
1.
2.
View images/videos clips in Single navigation mode.
3.
Use the or keys to scroll the display.
4.
When the desired image/video clip is displayed on the LCD monitor, press the Delete button.
5.
A confirmation selection appears on screen.
6.
To close the Delete function and go back to the single navigation mode, press Menu button.
To delete a single file:
1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select
Single.
2. Press the OK button and select Yes to delete.
3. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete
another file, use the
images/videos clip. Repeat steps 1 to 2.
4. To close the Delete function and go back to the single
navigation mode, press Menu button.
or keys to scroll through the
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To delete attached voice memo:
1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select
Single.
2. A delete voice memo option will be added to the selection.
3. Select and press OK to delete voice memo only and back
to single navigation.
4. Or select Yes to delete both image and its voice memo.
To delete multiple files:
1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select
Multi.
2. The images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD
monitor.
3. Use the
4. When the desired image/video clip is highlighted, use the
or keys to mark/unmark image/video clip for
deletion.
5. Repeat step 4 until all desired images for deletion are
marked.
6. Press the OK button. A confirmation selection appears.
7. Select Yes to confirm.
8. Press the OK button to delete marked files.
or keys to move through the files.
To delete all files:
1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select
All.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to delete all files.
In Record mode, press Delete button to delete the last captured image directly.
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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. Press the Movie button to start recording.
2. Focus your camera on the subject that you want to take.
3. Use the Zoom dial to zoom in and zoom out an image.
4. To stop recording, press the Movie button.
• The camera will automatically stop recording when the memory capacity is full.
• Optical and Digital zoom are available while recording a video (please enable Digital
zoom under Record menu before recording).
• Sound cannot be recorded while using zooms (Spinning the Zoom dial.)
• Power save is not available in video recording or pause recording.
• When the temperature of CMOS Sensor is over 63ºC, the camera will display the
warning message.
• When the temperature of CMOS Sensor is over 65ºC, the camera will shutdown
automatically.
PIV function
During the movie recording, an icon displays on LCD means that the current screen can be stored as
a photo without stopping movie recording by full pressing the shutter button. The PIV feature only
applicable to movie size: 1080p30, 720p30 and VGAp30.
• When the movie size is 1080p (30fps) or 720p (30fps), the capture photos are saved
at 2304 x 1296 resolution.
• When the movie size is VGA (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 2304 x 1728
resolution.
Settings of Recording Videos
See "Using the Movie Menu" on page 33 for more details.
Mode dial
There are 8 recording modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as
Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Continuous Shooting, HDR, Manual
Exposure, Night Portrait, Handheld Night Shot and Program. Once turning
the Mode dial, it will enter the selected mode immediately even in Playback
mode or during movie recording.
For detail operation, please see the following sections.
The table below shows the available settings for Mode dial.
Icon Mode Description
The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically switches to
Intelligent Scene
Scene mode
the appropriate scene mode. See "Using Intelligent Scene" on page 25 for
more details.
Turns the mode dial to enter last used Scene mode. Press the MENU button
to select other scene mode. See "Setting the Scene Mode" on page 25 for
more details.
Handheld Night
Shot
Night Portrait
Continuous
Shooting
HDR
Program
Manual Exposure
This feature is used to capture images with night scenery background.
This feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or dark
background.
Turns the mode dial to enter last used Continuous Shooting mode. See
"Using Continuous Shooting" on page 28 for more details.
This feature applies digital processing only to the necessary portion(s) of the
image and preserves details in highlights and shadows with natural contrast.
The camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter
speed and aperture values.
This feature lets users to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to
correctly expose your images. See "Using Manual Exposure" on page 28 for
more details.
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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 7 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Handheld Night
Shot and Night Portrait - 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. Turn the Mode dial to icon .
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.
Setting the Scene Mode
By simply selecting one of the following 17 modes, you can
capture the image with the most appropriate settings.
1. Turn the Mode dial to icon SCN.
2. Use the navigation controls to move through the selection.
3. Press the OK button to save and activate the selected
scene mode.
The table below shows the available scene mode settings.
Icon Item Description
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
This feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by
changing the metering.
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Kids This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids.
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.
Flowing Water This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.
Food
Text
Smile Capture
Blink Detection
Love Portrait
Self Portrait
This feature is used to capture food images. The increased saturation in
this mode makes the captured image more enticing.
This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used when
capturing text images.
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 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.
Using Kids Mode
T actically, 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.
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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 R ed-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 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
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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 tr acking in s elf p o rtrait 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 Continuous Shooting
Tu rn the Mode dial to icon Continuous Shooting. Available shooting options only show up in Record
Menu when the mode dial has been turned to Continuous Shooting. Pres
between the following settings:
Icon Item Description
or keys to select
High-speed Burst
Pre-shooting
Sporty Burst 120
Sporty Burst 240
Smart Selector
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Full press and hold the shutter button to take a continuous shooting in
frame rate 10 fps (the maximum number of photos is 10).
Capture images before pressing the shutter button.
This feature begins by half pressing the shutter key, and continues when
the shutter button is fully pressed.
Use this feature to capture 54 photos in 1M resolution with 1/120 shutter
speed at a shot.
Use this feature to capture 54 photos in 1M resolution with 1/240 shutter
speed at a shot.
Full press and hold the shutter button to take a continuous shooting. When
releasing the shutter button, ONLY the sharpest photo will be saved, and
the others are erased automatically.
Full press the shutter button to take 16 shots at 30 fps and arrange them in
a single photo.
•
The image size is automatically set to 5M (2560 x 1920).
•
Auto review appears directly on the screen after every shot is taken,
even if Auto Review is set to off.
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. Turn the Mode dial to icon Manual Exposure.
2. Press OK button to enter the adjust mode.
3. Use the
4. Or, use the
5. Use the OK 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.
Displays the aperture and
shutter speed value
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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 OK 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:
Turn on the camera by pressing Power button.
1. Press
2. Use the
3. To select an item, press
to launch the Record Menu.
or keys to move through the menu
or OK button.
4. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation
control.
5. Press the OK button to save and apply 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
4608 x 3456
Printing Size
Suggestion
A2 Size
4608 x 3456
A2 Size
Icon
Pixel Size
2592 x 1944 A4 Size
2048 x 1536 4" x 6"
Printing Size
Suggestion
4608 x 3072 Standard print paper
3264 x 2448
EV Compensation
The compression rate of and is different.
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 OK button to save and
apply changes.
A3 Size
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1920 x 1080 HDTV
640 x 480
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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 The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.
Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions.
Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.
Tungsten
Fluorescent 1 Ideally used for indoor images with bluish fluorescent lighting conditions.
Fluorescent 2
Custom
Ideally used for indoor images with tungsten or halogen lighting without
a flash.
Ideally used for indoor images with reddish fluorescent lighting
conditions.
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),
photog e possib
raphy will becom le even in dark locations, but
the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.
• Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions and a lower
IS ghter con
O setting in bri ditions.
If the Stabilizer is e sted.
To adjust ISO disable Stabilizer first.
nabled, ISO is automatically set to Auto and cannot be adju
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ring
Mete
This sets the metering method for calculating the expo
sure.
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 cent
A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the
exposure is calculated.
er.
Setting the AF Area
AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the
area on which the camera focuses.
et AF A
To s rea
1. From the Record menu, select AF Area.
U
2. se the
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
The table below shows the available AF area settings.
or keys
to go through the selection.
Icon Item Description
Face Priority This feature auto detects faces and tracks continuously..
Wide The camera automatically selects focus area within the wide frame.
Center The focus area is fixed on the center.
Set i
t ng the AF Lamp
he AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low
T
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
pressing tter button allowing the camera to fo
half
easily.
To e
s t AF Lamp
1. F Record menu
2 U
.
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
the Shu cus
rom the
se the
or keys
, select AF Lamp.
to go through the selection.
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Setting the Digital Zo
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 5X, the camera uses digital
zoom.
om
To set Digital Zoom
1. From the Reco
2. Use the
3. Press the K button to save and apply changes.
T gs.
he table below shows the available Digital Zoom settin
rd menu, select Digital Zoom.
or keys to go through the s Oelection.
Icon Item Description
On Enlarges all image sizes, but the image quality deteriorates.
Off Uses the optical zoom only.
• Dig tal Zoom is not available in Face Priorii ty on.
• The maximum Intellect zoom scale vari
resolution.
es depending on the image type and
etting the Date Stamp
S
The date of recording can be printed directly on the still
images s function must b
. Thi e activated before the image is
captured. Once date and time are stamped on an image, they
can no longer be edited or deleted.
Limitat f Date Stamp fu
ions o nctions are as follows:
•
Available for still images only.
• This feature does not apply to continuous shooting mode.
• In
vertical or rotated images, the date and time on your
im
ages still appear horizontally.
To set Date
1. From the Record menu, select
2. Use the
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
Stamp
Date Stamp.
or keys to go through the selection.
Set
ting Auto Review
The Auto Review function lets you v
right after shooting it.
I u ll display the captured
f A to review is On, the camera wi
i g
ma e for 1 second on the LCD monitor.
s
To et Auto Review
1. to Review.
From the Record menu, select Au
2. Use the
3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.
or keys to go through the selection.
iew the captured image
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Sett
ing Stabilizer
This function allows you to prevent blurred images caused by
s
haking.
1. Enable the Stabilizer under the Record Menu.
2. Use the
or keys to go through the selection.
. 3. Press the OK button to save and apply changes
Using the Movie Menu
You can access the Movie menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera.
When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu
selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.
Setting Movie Mode
Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie
clips.
The use of a SDHC class 4 or class 6 memory card is recommended to r ecord vid eos in
FHD and HD options.
Setting AF Mode
This feature controls the auto focus method in recording
movies.
Setting Wind Cut
This feature reduces wind noise during movie recording.
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Playback
You can playback the still images, video clips on the LCD monit
Vie
wing in Single Navigation
The n the LCD monitor. To view images/video clips,
Single navig mode displays the image one by one oation
follo
w the steps below.
or.
1. Press the Playback button
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 15.
3. Use the
4. To play a video clip, press the OK button. See "Playing Videos" on page 35 for more details.
or keys to view next/previous image/video.
on the camera.
Still Image Video
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. Press the Playback button on the camera.
the Zoom dial counterclockwise (left) once to enter 9-images mode.
2. Spin
the navigation controls to
3. U move through the items.
se
4. Press the OK button to select the image and view it normally.
Scroll bar.
If scroll bars appear, it indicates that the screen can be scro
Thumbnail view
lled.
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Zooming im
The zoom view function works with still images only.
• In normal view, spin the Zoom dial
repeatedly until the desired zoom vi
• The 4 arrows on the LCD monitor indicate that the image
is zoomed in.
• You can zoom to v
• Use the navigation controls to view the zoomed image.
ages
clockwise (right)
ew.
iew an image of up to 10X.
Playing Videos
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved
images. A video clip has a video icon displayed on screen.
3. Press the OK 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
key
keys.
8. Press the
key to pause playback. Press the key
.
the video frame by frame, press the
to pause playback, then press the or
key to stop the playback. The LCD monitor
• The play info, except the icon , will be disp layed when the video is paused,
during REW/FF or frame by frame modes
• Volume cannot be adjusted when paused or d
• Due to massive data streams of FHD / HD videos, it is normal being a few seconds
display lag when every first time you play a video with the included program on your
computer. It will not happen if you play it again. Recommended hardware
specifications are as follows:
OS
Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7
Intel Pentium D 3.0GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon, or faster
CPU
Memory
(Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz or faster, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.6GHz or
faster are re ommended for HD video)
c
1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended for HD video)
or keys to
e.displays the video frame image in Single navigation mod
uring REW/FF modes.
Hard Disk
Space
Graphics
Card
Display
Burning
Device
300 MB free hard drive space or more for program installation; 10 GB is
recommended for DVD production
Intel 945GM or above (Intel X3100 or above is recommended for HD video);
NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or above (NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT and above is
recommended for HD video);
ATI X1600 or above (AMD Radeon HD3850 or above is recommended for HD
video)
1280 x 720, 32-bit color monitor or higher
A DVD burner (DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/RAM) is required to burn DVD/AVCHD
content
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Using Movie Edit
T
Wh ter Movie Edit mode. An Edit Panel displayed in the
en a video clip is paused, press the Delete button to en
lower gth display in the bottom of the screen.
left corner of the screen while the time bar and movie len
Start Point
End Point
Preview
Save
Return
Se
t Start/End point
1.
Press Up/Down key to select to set start
point to trim the beginning of the movie or
movie.
Edit Panel
to set end point to trim the end of the
ime Bar
2. Press Left/Right key to move
1/30 second interval. The movie length
must be at least more than 2 seconds.
Movie Length
on each
3. Select the
the vid
eo clip.
to preview or to save
4. Select
Edit mode and return to the paused time
whether the Start/End point is set or not.
and press OK to exit Movie
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Playing Voice Me
Voice memo is separately recorded and attached to a captured image. See "Voice Memo" on page 39 on
how to record voice memo.
mo
1. Press the Playback button
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 OK 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 imag
to pause playback. Press the key
.
to stop the playback. The LCD monitor
e in Single navigation mode.
Volume cannot be adjusted when you p
Playba
ck Menu
The Playback menu allows you to edit images, record voice memo, and setup playback settings.
on the camera.
ause the
voice memo.
To go to Playback Menu:
1. Press the Playback button
2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.
3. Use the
selections.
4. To select a menu, press
5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation
control.
6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.
or keys to move through the menu
on the camera.
or the OK button.
Slid
e Show
The slide show function enables you to playback your still image
time.
To view slideshow:
1. From the Playback menu, select Slideshow. The Slideshow menu appears.
2. Set the slide show settings.
3. Select Start, then press the OK button to start the slide show.
4. During slideshow, press the OK button to pause slide show.
5. Use the
show.
6. Press the OK button to apply selected option.
or keys to move through the options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the slide
To change slide show settings:
1. From the Slide show 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 Repeat setting. Press the
Available settings are: Yes, No.
or keys to adjust.
or keys to adjust.
s automatically in order one image at a
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Protect
Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.
A protected file has a lock ico
To protect files:
1. From the Playback menu, selec otect.
2. The Protect submenu is displayed on the LCD monitor.
Available select settings:
• Single. Select one file to lock/unlock.
• Multi. Select multi
lock/unlock.
• Lock All. Lock all files
• Unlock All. Unlock all files.
To p
rotect/unprotect a single file:
1. S Pro ect bmenu, the images are
elect Single in the t su
displayed on the LCD monitor in single navigation mode.
2. U
3. When the desired file is displayed on the LCD monitor,
4. To l
or keys to scroll the display.
se
press
the OK button to select Lock/Unlock.
ose the protect/unprotect function and go back c
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
3. When the desired file is highlighted, use the
to mark/unmark the file for protection.
4. Repeat step 3 until all des ed files to protect are m
5. Press the OK button to lock files and go back to Playback
m
ode.
or keys to move through the files.
n
when viewed on Playback mode.
t Pr
ple files from the thumbnail view to
or keys
ir arked.
To protect all files:
1. Select Lock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation
message appears.
2. Select Yes.
3. Press the OK button to lock all files.
To
unlock all files:
1. Select Unlock all in the Protect submenu. A confirmation
message appears.
2
elect Yes. . S
3. P
ress the OK button to unlock all protected files.
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Voice Me
A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured
mo
To record voice memo:
1. Press the Playback button on the camera.
2. Press the
3. P
ress the MENU button to launch the Playback menu.
4. S
elect Voice Memo.
5. S
elect Start, then press the OK button to start recording.
6. Pre ton again to stop recording.
ss the OK but
or keys to scroll and select an image to attach voice memo to.
still images.
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 rep
laced by the new one.
Res
ize
R d only resizing to a smaller size is
a
vailable.
T
o resize an image:
1. e Playback button
Press th
2. Use the
resize.
3. Press the MENU
4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is displayed on the
LCD monitor.
5.
Select size among: 640, 320, and 160.
6. After selectin
7. Press the OK button to save/cancel changes.
8. The resized image is saved as a new
or keys to scroll and select an image to
button to launch the Playback menu.
g size, a menu selection appears.
on the camera.
allesizes a previously saved image to create a sm copy photo an
photo.
•
Resize function is
• Each photo can only be resized once.
only applicable to aspect ratio 4:3 photos.
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DPOF
DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing
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 in
printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.
sert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts
To set DPOF:
information on
1. Press the Playback b on the camera.
2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.
3. Select DPOF. The submenu appears. Available
are as follows:
• Select Images. Mark images in the memory card.
• Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default
settings.
utton
settings
To set DPOF on images:
1. Select Select Images on the DPOF submenu.
2. Use the
for printing.
3. When the desired image is highlighted, use the
to increase/decrease number.
4. Press the OK button to define the DPOF settings and
select Done to save DPOF settings.
or keys to scroll and select images to mark
To reset DPOF:
1. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu.
2. The camera auto reset all DPOF settings.
or
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Copy
Use this feature to copy images between internal memory and memory card.
To copy images between
card
:
internal memory and memory
layback button
2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.
4. Select Copy and choose a me you want to copy
images to. After choosing, available settings are as
follows:
• Selected images. Select images to the storage device
you prefer.
prefer.
1. Press the P on the camera.
thod
To copy selected images:
Select Selected images on the Copy submenu.
5.
Use the
6.
for Copying.
7. When the desired image is highlighted, use the
keys to mark/unmark the file for copying.
Press the OK button and select 8. Yes to start copying.
or keys to scroll and select images to mark
To copy all images:
3. Select All images on the Copy submenu.
4. Select Yes to start copying.
ou
e y• All images. Copy all images to the storage devic
or
If no memory card or a locked card is inserted, this option would be gray.
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Movie
Paste
Use this feature to combine two videos with the same specification (movie size
To
combine two videos
:
and fps) into one video.
1. Press the Playback button
2. Use the
or keys to scr d select the originoll an al
on the camera.
video.
3. Press the MENU button to launch the Playback menu
4.
Select Movie Paste. The videos with the same
specificat
m
5. Us
m
6. Pre K button and select Yes to merge it to the end
of the original video and
ion as the original video are displayed on the LCD
onitor.
e the
or keys to scroll and the or keys to
ark/unmark the second video.
ss the O
overwrite it.
The total length of the combined video cannot be over 30 minutes.
•
•
After combining videos,
the second video will no longer exist with a separ ate file.
.
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Using the
You can access the Setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode.
The Setup menu allows to
T
o go to Setup Menu:
1. Press Menu but on to launch the Record/Playback Men
2.
Use the
menu.
3. Use the
selections.
To select
4. an item, press the OK button or
5. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation
control.
6. Press the OK button to save and apply settings.
Setup Menu
configure general camera settings.
t u.
or
or keys to move through the me
keys to switch the menu tab to Setup
nu
key.
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 OK button to apply changes.
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 file
• Playing a slideshow/video file
• Using the USB connector
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Setting Date & Time
Use the Date & Time function to set the date and time of your camera. This func
time format. date stamps on captured images. Your camera uses a 24-hour
1. Press the navigation
value. By holding down the
values changes continuously.
Press th2. e OK button to apply changes.
controls to adjust date and time
or keys, the numeric
Setting Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD
1. Use the navigation control to scroll through the list and
select the desired language.
2. Press the OK button to confirm and apply settings.
tion is useful in attaching
monitor.
Se TV
tting Settings
Use the TV Settings function to adjust video output signal to accommodate different regional settings. If TV
Setting is ot set correctly, the i y not display properly on TV.
Available settings are:
n mage ma
Ou the video output si
• TV t. Switch gnal to accommodate
different regional standards. Available settings are NTSC
and PAL.
MI n image resolution for
•
HD• . Set a HDMI output.
If TV Out is set as NTSC, the HDMI settings are
Auto/480p60/720p60/1080i60/1080p60.
If TV Out is set as P
•
Auto/576p50/720p5
AL, the HDMI settings are
0/1080i50/1080p50.
Setting LCD Brightness
Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor.
Available settings are:
• Auto. Auto detects the
• Bright. Enhance the LCD brigh
• Normal. Normal LCD brig
LCD brightness.
tness.
htness.
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Startup Image
You can activate the system startup image for camera. The
captured image can't be set as startup image in this camera.
Setting Battery Type
Select the type of the battery to ensure the camera shows the
correct battery level on screen.
Available settings are:
• Alkaline
• Ni-MH
• Lithium
Setting Format
This utility formats current used memory (Internal memory or
Memory card) and erases all stored images and data.
If a locked card has been inserted, the option would be gray.
Reset A
Use gs.
Howeve not affected
by Reset.
ll
this function to reset the camera to its factory settin
r, the following settings are exceptions and
• Date & Time
• Language
• TV Settings
nce data • Custom White Bala
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Making Conn
You can connect your camera to: TV, computer, or a printer.
ections
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
See "Setting TV " on page 44.
3. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB port
on the bottom of your cam
4. the otherConnect
.
ortinput p
5. The LCD m
video clips
onitor turns black and all images and
are displayed on the TV.
the TV’s video out format.
era.
end of the cable to the TV’s AV
Before connecting the HDMI cable to a TV, please turn on your camera first. If you turn
on the camera after connecting HDMI cable, the TV will not respond.
Connecting the Camera to a PC
You can transfer images and video 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
al on the camera.
termin
3. Turn on the camera.
the USB cable to the USB
s on the screen. Select 4. The USB mode menu appear
Computer by using the
the OK 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
7. Access the files in the camera by your PC.
or key and press
• The camera’s internal memory and
in PC.
• After the connection, no image is displ
memory card would display as removable drives
ayed on the LCD monitor.
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Con
necting the Camera to a Printer
You c ompatible printer.
an print your images directly using a PictBridge c
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 Printe
key and press the OK button.
or
4. Enter the print mode and print the
selected images.
For details on the following page "Setting
the Print Mode Menu".
r by using the
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Setting the Print Mode Menu
Print Mode menu appears on the screen after the connection between a print
established.
Pri
nt Mode includes three major settings:
• selected to print.
Print Select. An image can then be
• rint All. Prints all images.
P
• rint DPOF. Prints the images which are set DPOF.
P
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 OK button to enter printer settings.
To set Print All and Print DPOF
or key to
Repeat the same steps 1 to 2, then enter printer settings.
er and your camera is
To set Printer Settings
1. Use the or key to specify a p
Modify paper size, q
keys. Available setting:
• Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6"
• Quality: Default / Fine / Normal
• Capture Date: Ye
• Capture Info: Yes / No
3. Select Print on the screen for printing.
Or Cancel to go back Print Mode.
uality, date and info by the 2.
s / No
rint option.
Start Printing
• LCD monitor appears "Now printing…".
• Or press Menu button to stop printing anytime.
or
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Appendix
About Folder and File Names
Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the
captured image and video 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.
The highest file number is 9999, if exceeds 9999, the camera will start over the file number from 0001.
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.
internal memory cards to organize
Troubleshooting
Problem Cause and/or Action
Camera does not turn on. The batteries ay be exhauste m d. Charge or replace the batteries.
Cam
era turns off
au
tomatically.
LCD turns dark. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD.
Empty battery icon is
di n
splayed on the LCD, the
the n .
camera tur s off
LCD monitor displays
"No image".
LCD mo
"Not ava
LCD monitor displays
"Memory full".
LCD monitor displays
"F
nitor displays Fu
ilable for this file". su
ile locked".
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.
nction is
pported.
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 38.
only available for specific file types. File format is not
LCD monitor displays
"Card locked".
LCD monitor displays
"Format error".
LCD monitor displays
"Copy error".
No image displays on the
TV screen.
The lens got stuck up.
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.
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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Specificatio
Sensor Sony 16M CMOS
ns
Lens
Focal Length: 4.5 (W) ~ 94.5 (T) mm
21X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom
LCD monitor 3.0" Color LCD
Normal:
Wide: 50 cm ~ infinity
Tele: 500 cm ~ infinity
Focu nsi g Range
Macro:
Wide: 2 cm ~ infinity
Tele: 60 cm ~ infinity
Super Macro: 1 cm ~ infinity
Aperture 1:3.1~5.8
Shutter Speed:
Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.
Shutter
Manual: 15 - 1/2,000 sec.
Night: 1/2 - 1/2,000 sec.
Fireworks: 2 sec.
File Format
Still Image: EXIF 2.3 compatible format (JPEG compression)
Video: MOV (Video: H.264,
16M* (4608 x 3456) (Compression rate: 4x), 16M (4608 x 3456) (Compression
Resolution (Photo)
rate: 8x), 3:2 (4608 x 3072), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944), 3M (2048 x
1536), 16:9 (1920 x 1080), VGA (640 x 480)
Audio: PCM, stereo)
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20x1080p60
1920x1080p30
1280x720p60
Resolution (Movie)
12
80x720p30
64
0 x 480 30p
320 x 240 120p
320 x 240 240p
Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party,
Scene Mode
Cand n, Love lelight, Flowing Water, Food, Text, Smile Capture, Blink Detectio
Portrait, Self Portrait
Mode dial
ISO Equivalent
Intelligent S
Cont
Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (3M, 16:9 <2M>, VGA),
6400 (3M, 16:9 <2M>, VGA)
cene, Scene mode, Handheld Night Shot, Night Portrait,
inuous Shooting, HDR, Program, Manual Exposure
White Balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Custom
Exposure Control
+2.0 EV / +1.7EV / +1.3EV / +1.0EV / +0.7EV / +0.3EV / 0EV / -0.3EV / -0.7EV/
-1.0E V / -2.0EV V / -1.3EV / -1.7E
Metering Multi, Center, Spot
Self-timer Off, 10 sec., 2 sec., Double
Flash Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync, Forced Off
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Internal memory: 128MB flash memory
Storage
OSD Language
Interface USB/AV/HDMI OUT
TV system (selected by Setup MENU) NTSC/PAL
Battery AA battery X4
Operating Temperature º C - 40º C 0
Operating Humidity 0% - 90%
Microphone Built-in
Speaker Built-in
Dimensions 112.5 x 75.9 x 63.4 mm
Weight 367 g (no battery)
External memory: SD (up to 4GB), SDHC card (up to 32GB guaranteed),
SDXC card (up to 64GB guaranteed)
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