plawa DC-735 User Manual

DC-735

User manual

Thank you for purchasing this DC-735 digital camera. Please read these operating
instructions carefully in order to use the product correctly. Keep the instructions in a safe
place after reading so that you can refer to them later.

Disclaimer

We assume no responsibility over and above the provisions of the Product Liability Law for
damages suffered by the user or third parties as a result of inappropriate handling of the product or
its accessories, or by their operational failure and by their use. We reserve the right to make
changes to this product and its accessories without prior notice.

Warning! Never try to open the camera or to take it apart. This will invalidate all guarantee claims.

Warning for lithium batteries!

WARNING! Danger of explosion if batteries are not changed properly. Only replace the batteries
with the same type or another type approved by the manufacturer. Used batteries must be
disposed of in accordance with the manufacturer’s guidelines and local regulations.

Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the European Union

This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of
with your other household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to dispose of your waste
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical
and electronic
equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of disposal
will help to conserve natural resources and ensure that it is recycled in a manner that protects
human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off your waste
equipment for recycling, please contact your local city office, your household waste disposal
service or the shop where you purchased the product.

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Declaration of Conformity

We herewith confirm the following designated product: DC-735 has been tested and found to comply with
the requirements set up in the council directive on the approximation of the low of members states relating
to the EMC Directive 89/336/EEC, amended by 92/31/EEC & 93/68/ EEC. For the evaluation regarding to
the electromagnet compatibility, the following standards were applied

x EN 55022:1998+A1:2000+A2:2003, Class B

The device is marked with CE Logo

x EN 55024:1998 +A1:2001+A2:2003

IEC 61000-4-2:1995+A1:1998+A2:2001
IEC 61000-4-3:2002+A1:2002
IEC 61000-4-4:1995+A1:2001+A2:2001
IEC 61000-4-6:2004
IEC 61000-4-8:1993+A1:2001

FCC Compliance and Advisory

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause unsatisfactory operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral,
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 communication. 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.

x Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
x Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
x Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is

connected.
x Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have
been provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have
elsewhere been designated to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in
order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations.

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Safety Information

z Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

z Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could

damage your eyesight.

z Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way.

High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.
Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.

z Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young children.

Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from infants when
using flash.

z Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands.

Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric
shock.

z Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent

accidents or damage to the camera.

z If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off

immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never
attempt to repair the camera on your own.

z Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly

recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire,
electrical shock or other hazards.

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Table of Contents

FCC COMPLIANCE AND ADVISORY ...........................................................................................................................2

AFETY INFORMATION .............................................................................................................................................3

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GETTING STARTED.................................................................................................................................................7

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TANDARD ACCESSORIES........................................................................................................................................7

Attaching the Wrist Strap................................................................................................................................8

Using the Soft Case........................................................................................................................................8

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AMES OF PARTS....................................................................................................................................................9

NSTALLING THE BATTERY PACK.............................................................................................................................. 11

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Low Battery Indicator.................................................................................................................................... 11

HARGING THE BATTERY PACK ..............................................................................................................................11

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NSERTING A MEMORY CARD..................................................................................................................................12

About Camera Memory................................................................................................................................12

DCF Protocol................................................................................................................................................12

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ETTING THE DATE AND TIME.................................................................................................................................13

BASIC OPERA TIONS............................................................................................................................................. 14

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URNING THE POWER ON AND OFF ........................................................................................................................14

Power Saving Function ................................................................................................................................14

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WITCHING BETWEEN RECORD AND PLAYBACK....................................................................................................... 15

In Record mode............................................................................................................................................15

In Playback mode.........................................................................................................................................15

USING THE MENUS ................................................................................................................................................15

Recording Menu / Playback Menu ...............................................................................................................15

ADJ. Menu....................................................................................................................................................16

Setup Menu ..................................................................................................................................................16

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SING THE LCD MONITOR .....................................................................................................................................17

LCD Screen Indicator...................................................................................................................................17

Switching the Screen Display.......................................................................................................................18

RECORDING ..........................................................................................................................................................19

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ECORDING STILL IMAGES .....................................................................................................................................19

Using the Zoom Function.............................................................................................................................19

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

Using the Self-timer & Burst.........................................................................................................................21

Using the Macro mode.................................................................................................................................22

ECORDING MOVIE CLIPS......................................................................................................................................23

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OICES RECORDING..............................................................................................................................................23

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ETTING THE RECORDING FUNCTIONS ...................................................................................................................24

Using the Scene Mode.................................................................................................................................24

Setting the Resolution and Quality...............................................................................................................25

Setting the Movie Size..................................................................................................................................25

Setting the Stabilizer.....................................................................................................................................25

Setting the White Balance............................................................................................................................26

Setting the ISO.............................................................................................................................................26

Setting the Exposure....................................................................................................................................27

Setting the Metering.....................................................................................................................................27

Setting the Sharpness..................................................................................................................................27

Setting the Photo Effect................................................................................................................................28

Setting Date Stamp ......................................................................................................................................28

PLAYBACK.............................................................................................................................................................29

P

LAYING BACK IMAGES..........................................................................................................................................29

Using the Thumbnail.....................................................................................................................................29

Magnifying & Trimming Still Images.............................................................................................................29

Playing Back Movie Clips.............................................................................................................................30

P

LAYING BACK SOUNDS.........................................................................................................................................30

Recording a Voice Memo.............................................................................................................................30

Playing Back a Voice Memo.........................................................................................................................31

D

ELETING FILES....................................................................................................................................................31

Deleting a Single File ...................................................................................................................................31

Deleting All Files...........................................................................................................................................32

Protecting Files.............................................................................................................................................32

DITING IMAGES....................................................................................................................................................33

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Rotating Still Images.....................................................................................................................................33

Changing the Image Size.............................................................................................................................33

Adding Stickers to a Still Image....................................................................................................................34

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ETTING THE DPOF..............................................................................................................................................34

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LAYING A SLIDE SHOW.........................................................................................................................................35

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OPYING THE FILES ..............................................................................................................................................35

SETUP SETTINGS .................................................................................................................................................36

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DJUSTING SOUNDS..............................................................................................................................................36

ETTING AUTO REVIEW.........................................................................................................................................36

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ETTING THE POWER SAVE....................................................................................................................................36

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ETTING THE LANGUAGE .......................................................................................................................................37

ESETTING THE FILE NUMBERS .............................................................................................................................37

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About the Folder & File Name......................................................................................................................37

Folder Structure............................................................................................................................................37

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File Naming ..................................................................................................................................................38

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ETTING THE TV OUT............................................................................................................................................38

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ETTING USB PORT .............................................................................................................................................38

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HOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE.................................................................................................................................39

ORMATTING THE MEMORY....................................................................................................................................39

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ESETTING TO DEFAULT SETTINGS.........................................................................................................................40

MAKING CONNECTIONS......................................................................................................................................41

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ONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV........................................................................................................................41

ONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC.......................................................................................................................41

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Using the Card Reader.................................................................................................................................41

Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable..........................................................................42

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.................................................................................................................................43

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YSTEM REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................................................................43

NSTALLING THE SOFTWARE...................................................................................................................................44

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NSTALLING THE SOFTWARE DRIVER....................................................................................................................... 45

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NSTALLING ULEAD PHOTO EXPLORER 8 SE BASIC................................................................................................. 45

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NSTALLING VIDEOSTUDIO 7 SE VCD ....................................................................................................................45

SING THE SOFTWARE ..........................................................................................................................................46

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APPENDIX..............................................................................................................................................................47

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ROUBLESHOOTING...............................................................................................................................................47

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PECIFICATIONS & CUSTOMER CARE ......................................................................................................................48

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Getting Started

St andard Accessories

Camera USB Cable Video out Cable

Soft Case Strap

Software Installation

CD-ROM

Rechargeable Lithium-ion

Battery (NP-40)

User’s Manual Battery Charger & Adaptor

NOTE:

yThe shape of the AC power cord plug depends on the country of use.

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

Attach the wrist strap to your camera as shown.

NOTE:

yDo not swing the camera when carrying by

the wrist strap.

Using the Soft Case

When not using the digital camera, keep it in the soft
case for protection.

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Names of Parts

Top

Front

Bottom

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Back

Side

5-function button

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Installing the Battery Pack

The camera is powered by a rechargeable lithium-ion battery (NP-40).

1. Slide the battery cover open.

2. Install the battery with the terminal facing
inside the camera.

3. After making sure the battery pack is properly
installed, slide the battery cover closed.

Low Battery Indicator

A low battery indicator
screen when the battery is nearly exhausted.

The battery should be replaced promptly when
the low battery indicator appears.

appears on the LCD

Charging the Battery Pack

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

1. Place the battery pack in the charger with the
label facing up.

2. Connect the AC adaptor to the charger, and

then plug it into a power outlet.

yThe charger lamp lights red and battery

charging begins. When charging is
completed, the lamp becomes green.

NOTE:

yUse only the special NP-40 rechargeable lithium-ion battery to power this camera.
yRemove battery from the camera if you will not be using the camera for a long time.
yNormal charging time is about 230 minutes. Charging time is varying with current battery

capacity and charging conditions.

yDuring charging both charger and battery pack get hot, this is normal.

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Inserting a Memory Card

You can use SD Card or MMC Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located
beneath the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment.

1. Be sure that the camera is turned off.

2. Slide the battery cover and open it.

3. Insert the card with the label facing up and the

arrow pointing in.

4. Close the battery cover.

To remove the memory card, gently press on the
edge of the card and release it. Pull the card out
and close the battery cover.

About Camera Memory

The digital camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the
camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal
memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the memory
card.

DCF Protocol

The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the directory structure for the
memory card. Images that are taken by a DCF camera can be viewed on DCF-compatible
cameras from other manufacturers.

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Setting the Date and Time

When the camera is first turned on, the date and time setting will not be correct. So before
using, be sure to set date and time.

1. Press the MENU button, using
SETUP ( ) and press the SET button.

2. Press
press
Time screen.

3. Press
highlighted field. Press or to highlight
another field.

4. After adjusting the settings, press the SET button to
apply the setting.

or to select DATE & TIME ( ) then

or the SET button to launch the Date &

or to change the value of the

or to select

NOTE:

yIf you hold down or , you can change the value quickly.
yIf the batteries are removed for about 48 hours, the Date & Time setting will be lost. In this

case, make these settings again.

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Basic Operations

Turning the Power On and Off

1. Press the POWER button to turn on the camera in
the Record mode. Or you can press the

button to turn on the camera in the Playback mode.

2. Press the POWER button again to turn the power off.

Hint:

yYou can turn on the camera without the

start-up and operating sound by pressing
and holding the POWER or the

button over 1.5 seconds.

Power Saving Function

When the camera’s power saving function is turned on, the LCD monitor will automatically turn
off in a specified amount of time after the last function is accessed. Press any button to turn on
the LCD monitor.

The camera power will auto shut off after LCD monitor turning off 1 minute, press the POWER
or the

The Power Save feature does not work in the following situation:

button to restore the power.

yConnecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable.
yDuring a slideshow.
yRecording a Video or Audio file.

y

Playing back a Video or Audio file.

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Switching between Record and Playback

You can switch between the Record mode and the Playback mode in following ways:

In Record mode

yPress the MODE button to cycle through the still

image shooting, voice recording, and movie
recording.

yPress the

mode.

button to switch to the Playback

NOTE:

yIf you switch to Playback mode, the lens will

retract after approximately 10 seconds.

In Playback mode

yPress the MODE or the

previous used Record mode.

button switch to the

Using the Menus

Recording Menu / Playback Menu

When a menu screen is displayed, the arrow button and the SET button are used to make the
desired settings.

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.

yThe menu displays depends on whether you are in the Record mode or the Playback

mode.

2. Press

3. Press

yIn playback menu, press

4. Press the MENU or the SET button to save the settings and close the menu.

yIn playback menu, press the MENU button to close the menu.

or to select a menu item.

or to change the setting.

or to select an option, and then press the SET button to

display a confirmation screen or apply the setting.

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ADJ. Menu

You can quickly adjust the White balance, ISO, exposure in record mode.

1. Press the SET button to display the menu.
yWhen movie recording, only White balance can be adjusted.

2. Press

3. Press

or to select a menu item.

or to select an option

4. Press the SET button to confirm the settings and close the menu.

Setup Menu

You can change the basic settings of the camera in Record mode and Playback mode.

1. Press the MENU button to display the menu.
yThe menu displays depends on whether you are in the record mode or the Playback

mode.

2. Press

or to select SETUP ( ) and then press the SET button to display the Setup

menu.

3. Press

or to select a menu item and then press or the SET button to launch the

submenu.

4. Press or to select an option and press or the SET button to apply the setting.

5. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

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Using the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay
images.

LCD Screen Indicator

In Recording

1 Mode icon 11 Shutter speed
2 Flash 12 Aperture value
3 Zoom indicator 13 Metering
4 Shots remaining 14 Exposure value
5 Storage media 15 ISO
6 Macro 16 White balance
7 Self timer/Burst 17 Sharpness
8 Focus area 18 Quality
9 Shake warning 19 Resolution
10 Battery

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In Playback

1 Mode icon 6 Battery
2 Protect 7 Capture date & time
3 Voice memo 8 DPOF
4 File No. / Total No. 9 Resolution
5 Storage media

Switching the Screen Display

Press the DISP button changes the next display mode of the LCD monitor as shown below:

In Record mode In Playback mode

(1) OSD on
(2) Guide line
(3) OSD off

(4) OSD on
(5) OSD off

Hint:

yUse the “Guide line” mode to compose images easily before shooting images.

NOTE:

yWhen the LCD display is not in “OSD on”, press Macro, Self-timer, Flash will change the

display mode to “OSD on” automatically.

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Recording

Recording Still Images

1. Set the camera to the record mode

2. Hold the camera with both hands and make sure the camera is stable.

3. Aim the focus area to the subject that you want to take and press the shutter release button
halfway.

yThe focus area on the LCD monitor will light green when the camera is in focus.
yIf the shutter speed is slow or the possibility that image may be blurred, the shake

warning icon
the camera when recording images.

4. Fully press the shutter release button to take an image.

may appear on the LCD monitor. To avoid it, use a tripod to stabilize

NOTE:

yMake sure that your fingers or the wrist strap does not block the lens.
yWhen the shutter release button is pressed halfway down, check the exposure value that

appears on the LCD monitor to make sure that it is appropriate for the lighting conditions.

Using the Zoom Function

Your camera has a combination of optical and digital zoom
functions that allow you to zoom in on far away subjects or
zoom out for a wide angle shot.

The optical zoom is achieved by mechanically adjusting the
lens of the camera. The digital zoom enlarges or shrinks the
image using a software process.

When the zoom lever is pressed, the zoom bar appears on the
LCD monitor.

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Press [W] to zoom out for a
wide-angle shot.
Press [T] to zoom in for a telephoto
shot.

When the optical zoom factor is at maximum, zooming stops temporarily. Press the [T] again,
the camera switches to the digital zoom automatically and zooming continues.

Digital zoom works by enlarging the center portion of an image through a software interpolation
process. The digital zoom is used to achieve magnification levels up to approx. 4 times.

NOTE:

yDigital zoom is unavailable when recording movies.

Using the Flash

Press the flash button cycles your camera through the various flash modes. A symbol appears
on the LCD screen to indicate the flash mode. The flash cannot be used when movie recording.

1. Set the camera to the record mode

yThe flash function only used in still image shooting.

2. Press the

button to change the flash mode:

Display Option Description

Flash fires automatically when shooting conditions require extra

Auto flash

lighting.
Flash strobes to let the subject’s eyes adjust to the flash, then

Red eye reduction

fires again to take the actual image. The digital camera will detect
the subject brightness and use the flash only when required.
Flash fires every time you take a photo, regardless of lighting

Always on

conditions.

Slow sync Flash fires with a slow shutter speed.

Always off The flash never fires even in dark situation.

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3. Shoot the image.

NOTE:

yThe flash charging time may increase when the battery is low.

Using the Self-timer & Burst

Use the self-timer to set a delay from the time the shutter button is pressed to the time the
image is shot. Use the burst to record four continuous still images shooting.

1. Set the camera to the record mode

z This function only used in still image

shooting.

2. Press the

button to change the

settings:

Display Option Description

- Single shot Record a single image.
2-SEC The shutter release will be delay for 2 seconds.

10-SEC The shutter release will be delay for 10 seconds.

Record two images in a shot after pressing the shutter release

Double

button 10 and 12 seconds.

Burst For capturing 4 images in succession.

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3. Shoot the image.

j

,

Each option automatically switches to single shot in the following situation:

yAfter each shot.
yWhen the mode switched.
yWhen the camera is turned off.

NOTE:

yWhen using the self-timer function, be sure to use a tripod or place the digital camera on a

level

stable surface.

Using the Macro mode

Your camera is equipped with a macro function that allows you to focus on very close subjects.
In macro mode you can focus on subjects 10 cm from the lens when in the maximum wide angle
(zoomed out) setting and 80 cm in the maximum telephoto (zoomed in) setting.

1. Set the camera to the record mode
z You can use the macro mode in still image

shooting or movie recording.

2. Press the
yThe macro mode icon (

LCD monitor.

3. To leave the macro mode, press the button

again.

button to enter the macro mode.

) appears on the

NOTE:

yDistances referred to measure the distance between the camera lens surface and the

sub

ect.

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Recording Movie Clips

Your camera can record movie clips with audio.

1. Set the camera to the record mode
yThe LCD monitor displays the available

recording time.

2. Press the shutter to start recording.

3. Press the shutter again to end recording.
yThe camera will stop recording automatically

when the memory capacity has been reached.

NOTE:

yThe voices of the movie clips are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful

to avoid touching the microphone while recording.

yThe White Balance is set and locked to the settings of the first frame.
yThe voice will not record when the zoom buttons are being pressed during movie recording.

Voices Recording

You can record voices using this camera.

1. Set the camera to the record mode
yThe LCD monitor displays the available

recording time.

2. Press the shutter to start recording.

3. Press the shutter again to end recording.
yThe camera will stop recording automatically

when the memory capacity has been reached.

NOTE:

yThe voices are recorded from the microphone of the camera. Be careful to avoid touching

the microphone while recording.

yWith this camera you can use the zoom function also during video recording. However, the

microphone will be switched off during zoom process. If the tone recording is important for
a videoclip, please avoid using zooming.

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Setting the Recording Functions

Using the Scene Mode

You can select from various scene mode for specific shooting conditions.

1. Set the camera to the record mode
yThe scene mode function only used in still image

shooting.

2. Press the

screen.

3. Use the arrow button to select a desired scene mode

and press the SET button to confirm the setting.

Display Option Description

Program All settings can be changed in this mode.

Landscape Used for the wide scenic views.

Night Scene

button to show the Scene Mode

Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.

Shooting the subject while keeping the background night
scenery.

Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids.

Beach & Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes.

Backlight

Close-up Close-up shooting for small subject.

ID Photo Take an ID photo and print out on a postcard-sized paper.

Fireworks Used for the fireworks scenes.

Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images.

Text Enhance the black & white contrast.

Shooting the image of backlight object by changing
metering.

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Setting the Resolution and Quality

You can select lower image resolution and quality to decrease the image size to capture more
images. Choose a suitable setting according to the desired image quality and purpose.

Resolution

Option Description

3072x2304 pixels
3072x2048 pixels
2816x2112 pixels
2304x1728 pixels
1600x1200 pixels
640x480 pixels

Quality

Option Description

Stores the image with an extremely low compression.
Stores the image with a low compression.
Stores the image with normal compression.

Setting the Movie Size

Movie clips can be shot with different size.

Option Description

640x480 - Suitable for viewing on TV.
320x240 - Suitable for viewing on PC.
160x128 - Attaching to e-mails or using in websites.

Setting the Stabilizer

Use this function to create smooth, gliding shots when you’re walking or moving around, reducing
the camera shakes.

Option Description

Off Turn off the frame stabilizer.
On Helps you to prevent camera shake. When you turn on this

function, the frame range becomes narrow and preview
frames may not display smoothly.

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Setting the White Balance

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Adjust the white balance to match different light sources such as sunlight, incandescent (tungsten)
lighting or, fluorescent lighting.

Option Description

Automatically corrects white balance. Ideal for general
photography.
Adjusts for bright sun conditions, or natural light conditions.
Adjusts for cloudy days or twilight conditions
Adjusts for normal indoor lighting conditions. Corrects the
orange hue of household light bulbs. Ideal for indoor photos
under tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash.
Adjusts for fluorescent lighting. Corrects the green hue of
fluorescent lighting. Ideal for indoor photos under fluorescent
lighting without a flash.
For more accurate adjustment or when the light source
cannot be specified.

NOTE:

yPoint the camera at a white piece of paper or similar object under the lighting conditions for

which you want to set the white balance, and then press the SET button.

Setting the ISO

With the initial settings, the ISO sensitivity is automatically set according to the brightness of the
subject.

Option Description

Auto Sets the ISO sensitivity automatically.

ISO 50 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 50 equivalent.
ISO 100 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 100 equivalent.
ISO 200 Sets the sensitivity to ISO 200 equivalent.

NOTE:

yHigher ISO speeds increase the image noise. To take clean images, use as low an ISO

eed as possible.

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Setting the Exposure

Set the exposure value manually to compensate for unusual lighting conditions such as indirect
indoor lighting, dark backgrounds, and strong backlighting.

Setting the Metering

There are 3 different light metering options available on your camera.

Option Description

Light is measured from the entire shooting screen, but gives
more importance to the values near the center.
Selects an exposure based on readings from multiple points
in the subject area
Selects an exposure based on a single reading taken from
the center of your picture.

Setting the Sharpness

You can select whether you want the image to have sharp or soft outlines.

Option Description

The edges of the image are emphasized. The edges will
become sharp, but noise may occur in the recording image.
The edges of the image are sharp. This is suitable for
printing.
The edges of the image are softened. This is suitable for
editing images on PC.

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Setting the Photo Effect

You can add special effects to your images in record mode or in Playback mode.

Option Description

Off No effect is added to the image.

B&W Convert image to black & white.

Sepia Recorded image will be stored in a sepia tone.

Neg. Art Opposite what they were in the original image.

Mosaic Add mosaic tiles to the images.

Red The image becomes reddish.

Green The image becomes greenish.

Blue The image becomes bluish.

NOTE:

yThe mosaic effect only can be set in playback mode.

Setting Date Stamp

The Date Stamp function can be used to add a date to your pictures as you take them.

Option Description

Off Do not add the recorded date & time to printed images.

Date Only add the recorded date to printed images.

Date & Time Add the recorded date & time to printed images.

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Playback

Playing Back Images

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press
press

Using the Thumbnail

When in Playback mode, you can view all your stored images in thumbnail format.

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press the zoom lever [W], a thumbnail screen is
displayed.

3. Use the arrow button to select the desired image, and
press [T] or the SET button to show the selected image
in full screen.

Magnifying & Trimming Still Images

to play back the previous image;

to play back the next image.

yHolding down or

scrolls images in a high
speed.

Hint:

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

z Press

magnify or trimming.

2. Press [T] to magnify the image, and the central portion
of the image is displayed. You can use the arrow
button to view different parts of the magnified image.

yPress the MENU button to return to the normal size.

3. Press the SET button to set the image trimming.

4. Press the SET button again to trim the selected image
and save it as a new one.

yPress the MENU button to cancel it.

or to select the image that you want to

NOTE:

yOnly still images can be magnified and trimmed.

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Playing Back Movie Clips

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

z Press

to playback.

2. Press the SET button to start the movie.

yThe movie clip will play on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the MENU button to stop the movie, or press the
SET button to pause the movie.

yWhen movie clip paused, press the SET button

again to resume.

or to select the movie clip that you want

Playing Back Sounds

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press

3. Press the SET button to start playing the audio clip.

4. Press the MENU button to stop the audio clip, or press the SET button to pause it.

or to select the audio clip that you want to playback.

y When audio clip paused, press the SET button again to resume.

Recording a Voice Memo

You can add a voice memo to the still images after you record it.

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode.

2. Press
to add a voice memo.

3. Press the MENU button, using
VOICE MEMO (

yIf the image already has the voice memo recorded, the appears on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the SET button to start recording for 30 seconds, or press the MENU button to cancel
it.

5. Press the SET button again to end recording.

or to select a still image that you want

or to select

) and press the SET button.

The new recording will replace the previous one.

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NOTE:

yThe voice memo cannot be added to a movie clip or a protected image.
yYou cannot delete only the voice memo. When you delete the image, the attached voice

memo is also deleted.

Playing Back a Voice Memo

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press
voice memo recorded.

yThe image with a voice memo recorded shows

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

4. Press the MENU button to stop the voice memo, or
press the SET button to pause it.

yWhen voice memo paused, press the SET

or to select the image that has the

on the LCD monitor.

button again to resume.

Deleting Files

Deleting a Single File

Single image can be deleted using the Playback Menu or pressing the camera button (

).

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press the MENU button, then press

select DELETE (

3. Press
the SET button.

4. Press or to select the image you want to delete.

5. Press the SET button to delete the image or press the MENU button to cancel.

6. Repeat step 4~5 to delete images.

or to select SINGLE, and then press

).

or to

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yTo quickly delete the current display image

1. Select the image you want to delete.

Hint:

2. Press the

3. Press the SET button to delete the current display image.

Deleting All Files

You can use the Playback Menu to delete multiple files.

1. Set the camera to the playback mode

2. Press the MENU button, then press

3. Press or to select ALL, and then press the SET button.

4. Press the SET button to delete all images or press the MENU button to cancel.

button to show a confirmation bar.

or to select DELETE ( ).

NOTE:

yThe protect images cannot be deleted with the delete function.

Protecting Files

Files stored on your camera or on a memory card can be protected to prevent accidental
deletion.

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press the MENU button, then press

PROTECT (

3. Press

SET button.

4. Press

5. Press the SET button to protect the file or press the

MENU button to cancel.
yWhen the file is locked, the

monitor.

6. Repeat step 4~5 to protect images.

or to select SINGLE, and then press the

or to select the file you want to protect.

).

or to select

displays on the LCD

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Hint:

yTo unlock the file, press the SET button again in step 5. The will disappear and the file is

unlocked.

yTo lock / unlock all files at a time

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press the MENU button, then press or to select PROTECT ( ).

3. Press
y A confirmation message appears.

4. Press the SET button to lock (or unlock) all files, or press the MENU button to cancel.

or to select LOCK ALL (or UNLOCK ALL), and press the SET button.

Editing Images

Rotating Still Images

The still images can be rotated by various degrees.

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press

3. Press the MENU button, then press

ROTATE (

4. Press
SET button.

5. Press the SET button to confirm the change or press the

or to select the image you want to rotate.

or to select

).

or to select an option, and then press the

MENU button to cancel.
yThe rotated image will be saved as a new file name.

Changing the Image Size

The resolution of still images that had already been recorded can be changed.

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press

3. Press the MENU button, then press
RESIZE (

4. Press
SET button.
yThe resized image will be saved as a new file name.

or to select the image you want to resize.

or to select

).

or to select an option, and then press the

NOTE:

yOnly a large size image can be resize to a smaller one.

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Adding Stickers to a Still Image

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press

3. Press the MENU button, then press

4. Press the SET button to enter the sticker screen.

5. Press

sticker shows on the center of the image.

yUse the arrow button to move sticker or press the zoom lever to rotate the sticker.

6. Press the SET button and repeat the step 5 to continue select stickers.

7. Press the MENU button to display a confirmation message.

8. Press the SET button to confirm the change or press the MENU button to cancel without

saving the file.

yThe image added stickers would be saved as a new file name.

or to select the image you want to add stickers.

or to select STICKER ( ).

or to select a desired sticker, and then press the SET button. The selected

Setting the DPOF

The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) setting allows you to select images on the memory card
for printing and specify the number of print copies in advance using the camera. This is
extremely convenient for sending the images to a photo developing service or for printing on a
direct print function compatible printer.

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press the MENU button, using
(

) and press the SET button.

3. Press
button.

4. Press or to select the image you want to print out, and the SET button.

5. Press

yThe number of copies can be set from 0 to 30.
yTo cancel this image DPOF setting, set the number of copies to 0.

6. Press

7. Press the SET button to apply the setting or press the MENU button to cancel.

8. Repeat step 4~7 to set other images for printing.

9. After you finished all image settings, press the MENU button to apply it.

or to select SINGLE, then press the SET

or to specify the number of copies.

and then press or to set or cancel the date stamp of current image.

or to select DPOF

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Hint:

yTo set the DPOF setting for all images in a time, select ALL in step 3 and press the SET

button.

Playing a Slide Show

You can set the camera to display images in a slide show.

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press the MENU button, using
SLIDE SHOW (

3. Use the arrow button to set the playback interval (
and repeat or not (
yYou can set the interval between 1~10 seconds.

4. Press the SET button to start the slideshow, or press the MENU button to cancel.
yDuring the slideshow, press the SET button to pause the slideshow and press the SET

button again to resume.

) and press the SET button.

).

or to select

)

NOTE:

yThe slideshow function is not available for the movie clips and voice recording.

Copying the Files

You may want to copy the data from the camera’s internal memory to the memory card for
convenience.

1. Be sure you had inserted a memory card to your digital
camera.

2. Set the camera to the Playback mode

3. Press the MENU button, using

COPY TO CARD (

4. Press
button.

5. Press or to select the image you want to copy to a card.

6. Press the SET button to start copy.

7. Repeat step 5~6 to copy other images.

8. Press the MENU button to complete the setting.

or to select SINGLE, then press the SET

) and press the SET button.

or to select

Hint:

yTo copy all images to a memory card in a time, select ALL in step 4 and press the SET

button.

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Setup Settings

Adjusting Sounds

You can adjust the sound volume and set different sounds as the start-up sound.

1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu

z Press

or the SET button to enter the sounds screen.

2. Use the arrow button to adjust the volume and select a

desired start-up sound.

3. Press the SET button to apply the setting.

4. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

or to select SOUNDS ( ) and then press

Setting Auto Review

When Auto Review is enabled, you can view an image for a few seconds after you have taken it.

Option Description

Off

3 sec. The captured image will display for 3 seconds after shooting.
5 sec. The captured image will display for 5 seconds after shooting.

The captured image will not automatically display after
shooing.

Setting the Power Save

For power consumption, you can set the LCD or the camera turn off automatically for a period of

time.

Option Description

Off Do not activate the power save mode.

1 min.

3 min.

5 min.

Auto turns off the LCD monitor while the camera is not being
used for 1 minute.
Auto turns off the LCD monitor while the camera is not being
used for 3 minutes.
Auto turns off the LCD monitor while the camera is not being
used for 5 minutes.

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Setting the Language

The camera can display menus and other information in a number of different languages.

1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu

z Press

then press
submenu.

2. Press or to select a language and press

or the SET button to apply the setting.

3. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

or to select LANGUAGE ( )

or the SET button to launch the

Resetting the File Numbers

Use this function if the camera experiences a “Folder cannot be created” error or if you want to
restart numbering, for example, after erasing all files.

Resetting the file number is useful for avoiding the file name duplication when images are
downloaded to a computer.

Option Description
Series

Store the latest used file number no matter deleting files or
inserting a new memory card.

Reset Reset file numbering each time the memory card is changed.

About the Folder & File Name

The digital camera automatically creates a directory of folders in the internal memory or memory
card that it uses to organize still images, movie clips and other information.

Folder Structure

Folder name begins with a 3-digit number from
100 to 999 and followed by “DICAM”, each folder
holds up to 9999 files. If new files are made, a
new folder named in sequence will be made
automatically.

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File Naming

File name begins with “DSCI” and are 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 highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will
display the warning message “Folder cannot be created”. When it appears, try one of the
following ways:

yReset the file number and plug in a new memory card
yThe folder number and file number are initialized and renumbered from 100 and 0001

respectively.

NOTE:

yDo not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your computer. It may be

unable to playback the data using the digital camera.

Setting the TV Out

Your camera can be connected to a TV allowing you to preview images and movie clips on the
television screen. TV Out should be set to either NTSC or PAL depending on your region.

Option Description

NTSC America, Japan, Taiwan, Korea

PAL All of Europe

Setting USB Port

You can set USB mode to connect the camera with a printer or computer.

Option Description

Computer To connect your camera to a PC.

Printer To connect your camera to a printer.

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Choosing a Startup Image

You can choose a recorded image as the start-up image.

1. Set the camera to the Playback mode

2. Press

3. Press the MENU button, then press

S.IMAGE (

4. Press or to select an option, and then press the
SET button.

5. Set the camera to the Setup Menu

6. Press
the SET button.

7. Press
SET button to apply the setting.

yWithout setting images in step 4, only default startup

8. Press the MENU button to close the menu.

or to select a desired image.

or to select

).

or to select S.IMAGE ( ) then press or

or to select a desired image and press the

image can be selected.

NOTE:

yThe start-up image will not be deleted even if the original image is deleted or memory

formatted.

Formatting the Memory

To erase all data stored in the memory card if you are using a card, or all data stored in the
internal memory if there is no card inserted.

1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu

2. Press

3. Press the SET button to start format, or press the MENU button to cancel it.

yA “BUSY...PLEASE WAIT” message displays and the memory card is starting format.
yA “COMPLETED” message displays when finish formatting.

yAll data will be deleted including protected ones. Be sure to download important files to

or to select FORMAT ( ) then press or the SET button.

NOTE:

your computer before formatting.

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Resetting to Default Settings

You can reset the entire menu and button operation settings to initial default.

1. Set the camera to the Setup Menu

2. Press

submenu.

3. Press

or to select RESET ALL ( ) then press or the SET button to launch the

or to select YES then press the SET button to reset all settings.

NOTE:

yThe following settings do not change with this procedure:

yDate & Time setting
yLanguage setting
yTV out setting

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Making Connections

Connecting the Camera to a TV

Images displayed on the camera’s monitor screen can also be displayed on a television.

1. Use the included audio/video cable to connect

the camera to the TV set.

2. Set the TV input signal to Video In. Refer to the

documentation included with your TV for more
information.

3. Everything that would normally appear on the

camera’s LCD screen, such as photo and video
clip playback, slide shows, and image or video
capture, appears on the TV.

NOTE:

yThe camera LCD screen turns off automatically during video output.

Connecting the Camera to a PC

There are two ways to download files from the camera’s internal memory or memory card to a
computer:

yby inserting the memory card into a card reader
yby connecting the camera to a computer using the included USB cable

Using the Card Reader

1. Eject the memory from the camera and insert it in a

card reader that is connected to a computer.

2. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer and

double-click the removable drive icon that
represents the memory card.

3. Copy images from the card into a directory of your

choice on the computer’s hard disk.

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q

NOTE:

yIf you are using a PC card reader with a notebook computer, first insert the memory card

into the PC card adapter (optional), and then insert the PC card adapter into the computer’s
PC card slot.

Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable

1. Install the USB software driver included with the

bundled CD-ROM.

2. Connect the supplied USB cable to the

computer’s USB port.

3. Turn on the camera.

4. The LCD screen turns off when the connection to

the computer has been successfully completed.

5. Open My Computer or Windows Explorer. A

“Removable Disk” appears in the drive list.

6. Double-click the “Removable Disk” icon to view

its contents.

7. Files stored on camera are located in the folder

name “DCIM”.

NOTE:

yYou don’t have to turn off the computer or camera when making this connection.
yRefer to your computer’s manual for information regarding the USB port location.
yThe camera will turn off automatically if the USB cable is disconnected.
yWindows 98/98SE: If this is the first time the camera has been connected to the computer,

Windows detects the camera as an “Unknown device” and automatically completes the
re

uired software installation.

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Software Installation

System Requirements

Windows:

yPC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz
yWindows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98
yMinimum 32 MB RAM
yUSB port
yCD-ROM drive
y800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor

Macintosh:

yPower Mac G3 or later
yMac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X
yMinimum 64 MB RAM
yUSB port
yCD-ROM drive
y800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor

*Diese Spezifikationen können jederzeit ohne vorherige Ankündigung geändert werden.

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Installing the Software

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α

The bundled software CD has the drivers and software that come with camera. Insert the CD
into your CD-ROM drive. The autorun menu appears:

The following software is listed:

yInstall Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic

Installs software for organizing and keeping track of you media.

yInstall VideoStudio 7 SE VCD

Installs software for editing captured movies.

yUtilities

Installs several useful utilities fit viewing different types of media, and installs the
Adobe Acrobat Reader, which enables you to read documents in PDF format.

yUser Manual

Opens this user manual.

yDrivers

Installs camera drivers for Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP.

yBrowse CD

Opens Windows Explorer and enables you to view the contents of the driver and
software CD.

Click the items in the autorun menu to install the software.

NOTE:

yIf the autorun menu does not appear automatically, open the CD-ROM in My Computer or

Windows Explorer and double-click the file named” autorun.exe” to start the program. You
can also click Run in the Windows Startup menu, enter D:\autorun.exe where D is your
CD-ROM drive lette

in the text box, and click OK.

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Installing the Software Driver

Windows 98 (Second Edition) requires the installation if the driver to use the camera as a mass
storage device.

1. Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The

autorun menu appears.

2. Click Drivers. You are prompted to choose a setup language. Choose a setup language and

click OK.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.

Installing Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic

Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic is a Photo management application that is included on the
software installation CD-ROM. This software requires Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows
ME, Windows 2000, or Windows XP on your computer.

1. Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The

autorun menu appears.

2. Click Installing Ulead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic.

3. Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.

NOTE:

yTo play MPEG-4 files, both the software from the CD and Windows Media Player are

required. Windows Media Player is located under Utilities in the autorun menu.

Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCD

VideoStudio 7 SE VCD is a video editing application hat is included on the software installation
CD-ROM. This software requires Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows ME, Windows 2000, or
Windows XP on your computer.

1. Install the included software installation CD-Rom in you computer’s CD-ROM drive. The

autorun menu appears.

2. Click Installing VideoStudio 7 SE VCD.

3. Select a language and follow the on-screen instructions to install the drivers.

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Using the Software

yUlead Photo Explorer 8 SE Basic

Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic is a versatile tool for owners of digital cameras.
Webcams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to handle digital media
effectively, Photo Explorer provides an efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and
distribute digital media.

Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic enables you to acquire photos and video or sound
clips from various digital devices; make modifications; send digital media through
e-mail, print photos, create slideshow presentations, burn your images onto CD or
DVD.

To start the program, click Start > Programs > Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic >
Ulead Photo Explorer 8.0 SE Basic.

yVideoStudio 7 SE VCD

Ulead VideoStudio enables you to quickly and easily produce home videos complete
with attractive titles, video filters, transitions, and sound. Ulead VideoStudio features an
intuitive step-based interface that helps you get started right away. After finishing a
project, share your videos through e-mail or on the Web, or bum your own high-quality
VCDs, SVCDs and DVDs.

To start the program, click Start > Programs >Ulead VideoStudio7 > Ulead
VideoStudio 7 SE VCD.

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Appendix

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause Solution

Power does not turn on.

The camera does not take
pictures.

the shutter button is
pressed.
The flash does not fire Flash is set to OFF. Set the flash to any mode except

Image is blurry or out of

Battery is inserted in the
wrong direction.
Batteries are dead. Replace or recharge batteries.
The battery compartment
door is open.

The flash is charging. Wait for the flash to charge.
Memory is full. Insert a new memory card.
Memory card is not
formatted correctly.
The Flash is charge. Wait for the flash to charge. Image is not recorded when
Memory is full. Insert a new memory card.

The camera was moving

Reload battery in the correct
direction.

Make sure the battery
compartment door is securely
closed.

The card may be detective, use a
new card.

off.
Hold the camera steady when

focus.

Image is not displayed on
the LCD monitor.

Recorded images are not
saved in memory.

Cannot transfer images to a
computer after connecting

when the image was
captured.
The subject was beyond the
range within which the
camera can focus.

A memory card with
non-DCIF images (recorded
with other camera) is
loaded.
The camera was turned
off/powered down before the
image was stored in
memory
USB driver is not installed. Install the USB driver before you

shooting picture.

Turn the Macro mode on it the
subject is within 10 cm (zoom out)
or 80 cm (zoom in).
Do not use Macro mode when
shooting distant subjects.
This camera cannot display
non-DCIF images.

If the battery low indicator appears
on the LCD monitor, replace the
battery immediately.

connect the camera to a computer

the USB cable.

/ turn the camera on.

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Specifications

Sensor 7.0 megapixel CCD

Size: 1/2.5 inch

Lens Focal length: f=6.55 ~18.07mm ,

3x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom
LCD monitor 2.5” TFT color LCD
Focus Range Normal: 80cm ~ Infinity

Macro: (W) 10cm ~ 80cm / (T) 9cm ~80cm
Aperture F/3.27 ~ 5.44
Shutter 8 ~ 1/2000 sec. (8 sec. only for night scene)
File Format Still Image: JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible) , DCF compatible, Support DPOF

Video: MPEG 4, Audio: WAV
Resolution Still Image: 3072x2304, 3072x2048(3:2), 2816x2112, 2304x1728,

1600x1200, 640x480

Video: 640x480, 320x240, 160x128 (@ 30fps)
Scene Mode Portrait, landscape, sunset, night scene, text, backlight, kids, beach & snow,

close up, fireworks, ID Photo
Sensitivity Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100, ISO 200
White Balance Auto, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, fluorescent (H), fluorescent (L), custom
Exposure Control -2EV to +2EV in 1/3 step
Metering Center-weighted / Multi / Spot
Burst 4 images at one shot
Self-timer 2 sec., 10 sec., double
Flash Auto, red eye reduction, always on, slow sync, always off
Photo Effect Black & white, sepia, negative art, mosaic, red, green, blue
Storage 16MB internal memory

SD / MMC slot
TV system NTSC / PAL
Power Supply Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (NP-40, 750mAh)
Ambient
temperature
Microphone Built-in

Operating: 0° C to 40° C

Storage: -20 to 60° C

Speaker Built-in
Dimension 91 x 56 x 22.7 ( Max. 25, lens ~ LCD ) mm
Weight Camera Body w/o battery: Approx. 125 (g)

*These specifications are subject to change without notice.

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Customer care

More information to the complete product range can be found under: www.plawa.com
Service & Repair Hotline (EU):

0

0800 75292100

Service & Support Hotline (Germany):

0900 1000 042 (1.49 Euro/ min. Deutsche Telekom)

Online Service:

[e-mail]

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Bleichereistr. 18
73066 Uhingen
Germany

(English/ German)

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