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Table of Contents

1 Preface. .....................................................................................7

• About this Manual................................................................................... 7

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance .................. 7

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................. 8

Trademark Recognition ........................................................................ 8

• Safety and Handling Precautions ........................................................... 8

Camera Information ............................................................................ 8

Battery Information ............................................................................ 9

2 Introduction .............................................................................................10

• Camera Features ................................................................................. 10

• Package Contents ................................................................................ 11

• Camera Views ....................................................................................... 12

• Camera Buttons .................................................................................... 14

• Navigation Control ................................................................................ 14

• Camera Memory ................................................................................... 16

3 Getting Started ........................................................................................17

• Attaching the Wrist Strap .................................................................... 17

• Inserting the Battery.. ........................................................................... 17

• Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .. ................................................ 18

• Charging the Battery . ........................................................................... 19

• Turning the Power On and Off . ............................................................ 19

• Initial Settings ...................................................................................... 19

Setting the Language ................................................. ............ ..........19

Setting the Date & Time ............................................ ........... ............19

• Modes................................................................................................... 20

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4 Using the LCD Screen ................................................................21

• LCD Screen Layout .............................................................................. 21

Photo Mode Screen Layout ............................................................... 21

Video Mode Screen Layout ............................................................... 23

Playback Mode Screen Layout .......................................................... 24

Changing the LCD Screen Display ................................................... 27

5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices ...................................................28

• Taking Photos . ..................................................................................... 28

• Using the Image Stabilizer .................................................................... 29

• Setting the Zoom Control .................................................................... 29

• Using Flash .......................................................................................... 30

• Setting the Focus Mode ...................................................................... 31

• Using the Function Manual .................................................................. 31

My Mode .......................................................................................... 32

Resolution ......................................................................................... 32

Quality ............................................................................................... 33

EV Compensation .............................................................................. 33

White Balance ................................................................................. 34

ISO .................................................................................................... 35

Metering ............................................................................................ 35

Color Mode ........................................................................................ 36

• Using the Record Manual .................................................................... 37

• Setting Scene Mode ............................................................................. 37

Using Smile Capture Mode ............................................................... 41

Using Intelligent Scene Mode ........................................................... 41

Using Blink Detection Mode ............................................................. 43

Using Pre-composition Mode ............................................................ 44

Using Aperture Priority Mode ............................................................ 44

Using Shutter Priority Mode .............................................................. 45

Using Manual Exposure Mode .......................................................... 45

• Setting the Drive Mode ...................................................................... 46

• Setting the AEB .................................................................................. 47

• Setting the AF Area ............................................................................ 47

• Setting the AF Lamp ........................................................................... 48

• Setting Sharpness ............................................................................... 48

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• Setting Saturation ................................................................................ 49

• Setting Contrast ................................................................................... 49

• Setting the Digital Zoom ...................................................................... 50

• Setting the Date Stamp ........................................................................ 51

• Setting the Auto Review....................................................................... 51

• Recording Videos .................................................................................. 52

Setting Video Size ............................................................................ 52

YouTube Mode ................................................................................ 53

• White Balance, Metering, Color Mode. ................................................ 54

• Pre-Record. ........................................................................................... 54

6 Playback ..................................................................................55

• Viewing in Single Navigation ..................................................................... 55

• Viewing Thumbnails .............................................................................. 55

• Zooming images .................................................................................. 57

• Playing Videos ...................................................................................... 57

• Playing Voice Recording........................................................................ 58

• Playing Voice Memo ............................................................................ 59

• Deleting an Image/Video/Audio ............................................................ 60

Using the Delete Button .................................................................... 60

• Setting Playback Menu ......................................................................... 61

• Setting Slideshow ................................................................................. 61

• Deleting Files ....................................................................................... 62

To delete a photo/video/audio clip .................................................... 62

To delete a single file ......................................................................... 63

To delete attached voice memo ........................................................ 63

To delete multiple files ...................................................................... 64

To delete all files ................................................................................ 64

• Protecting/Unprotecting Files ............................................................... 64

To protect files ................................................................................... 64

To protect/unprotect a single file ....................................................... 65

To protect/unprotect multiple files..................................................... 65

To protect all files .............................................................................. 66

To unprotect files ............................................................................... 66

• Red-Eye Correction ............................................................................... 66

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• Voice Memo.......................................................................................... 67

• Color Mode ........................................................................................... 67

• Trim ....................................................................................................... 69

• Resize ................................................................................................... 70

• Setting Startup Image ........................................................................... 71

• Setting DPOF ........................................................................................ 71

To set DPOF on a single image/all image .......................................... 72

To reset DPOF ................................................................................... 72

• PictBridge ............................................................................................. 72

7 Using the Setup Menu ...............................................................73

• Setting Sounds .................................................................................... 73

• Setting Power Save .............................................................................. 74

• Setting LCD Save.................................................................................. 74

• Setting Date & Time ............................................................................ 75

• Setting Language ................................................................................. 75

• Setting File Numbering ........................................................................ 75

• Setting TV Out ...................................................................................... 75

• Setting LCD Brightness ....................................................................... 76

• Setting Memory Kit .............................................................................. 76

• Reset All .............................................................................................. 76

8 Installing the Software onto a Computer ......................................77

• Installing the Software .......................................................................... 77

• Software Included with Your Camer ................................................... 78

• Fast and Easy YouTube Upload ........................................................... 78

• System Requirements ......................................................................... 79

9 Making Connections ................................................................. 81

• Connecting the Camera to a TV .......................................................... 81

To connect your camera to a TV ....................................................... 81

• Connecting the Camera to a PC ......................................................... 81

• Connecting the Camera to a Printer ................................................... 82

10 Appendix ...............................................................................83

• About Folder and File Names ............................................................. 83

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Folder Structure ................................................................................83

File Naming ......................................................................................83

11 Troubleshooting .....................................................................85

12 Getting Help ..........................................................................86

• Polaroid Online Services ...................................................................... 86

• ArcSoft Software Help ......................................................................... 86

13 Specifications ........................................................................87

• Specifications....................................................................................... 87

• Camera Default Settings...................................................................... 89

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1 Preface

• About this Manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change

without notice.

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical,

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.

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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 undersired operation.

Trademark Recognition

Windows 2000/XP/Vista 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 disassemble 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’s taking 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 void the warranty.

• When using a Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that it is inserted

correctly. Inserting the battery incorrectly may cause damage to the product and possibly cause personal injury.

• When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for

the camera body to feel warm.

• Download all pictures and don’t remove the battery from the camera if

you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

• The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to

remain extended. Ensure you use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery.

• Using an incorrect battery type may cause personal injury. Dispose of

used batteries according to the instructions.

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Call our toll-free customer service number. Look for the insert with this icon:

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2 Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new Polaroid digital camera. This manual provides you step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera,

and is intended for your reference only.

• Camera Features

• 12 mega pixels resolution

• Up to 4x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom

• 2.7 inch color LCD display

• 32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card

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

• Easy-to-use button interface

• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility

• Slideshow to review still images

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

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

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• Package Contents

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

following:

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t1242

Wrist Strap

Quick Start Guide

Rechargeable battery x 1 pcs

USB Cable

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CD-ROM

Battery Charger

• Camera Views

Front

Back

Flash

Microphone

LCD display

Menu button

Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp

Zoom Lens

LED indicator

Mode switch

OK button /4-way navigation control

Function / Delete button

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Top

Shutter button

Bottom

Power button

Image Stabilizer button

Zoom Dial

USB / TV Out

Battery/SD card compartment

Side

Hand Strap Retainer

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Tripod screw hole

Speaker

• Camera Buttons

Button

Description

Power

Press the Power button to turn the camera on and off.

Stabilizer

The image stabilizer sets the optimal ISO value according to scene conditions to compensate for camera shake. Press to set the image stabilizer on or off. (When turned on the [hand icon] shall be seen on the LCD display).

Shutter

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

Zoom dial

In the Photo and Video mode, rotate the zoom dial to the left to zoom out, rotate to the right to zoom in. In the Playback mode, rotate to zoom in to magnify the image or zoom out enter the 9-image/calendar thumbnails.

Press to enter or exit menu and/or submenus.

Function/Delete

In the Photo and Video mode, press to enter the function menu. In the Playback mode, press to delete an image, video or audio clip.

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Your camera is equipped with various buttons for better ease of use.

• Navigation Control

The 4-way Navigation Control and the OK button allows you to access the various menus available from the On Screen Display (OSD). You can configure a wide range of camera settings to ensure the best results for your photos and videos. The table below lists the functions for these buttons:

Face Tracking/ Rotate Button

Macro Button

Flash Button

Display/Help Button

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Button Usage

Flash/ Right

Macro/ Left

Up/Face

Tracking/ Rotate

Display/ Down

1. Conrms a selection when using the OSD menus.

2. In the Playback Video/Audio mode press to Start video or audio playback

1. In the Photo mode, press to scroll through the ash mode options(Auto, Red-eye reduction, Always On, Slow Sync and Off)

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

3. In the Playback Video mode, press to fast forward video playback

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

menu selections.

1. In the Photo mode, press to scroll through Macro options.(Macro, Pan,

Inﬁnity focus and normal)

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

clip.

3. In the Playback Video mode, press to rewind video playback

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

selections.

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

selections.

2. In the Photo mode, press to turn the face tracking feature on or off.

3. In the Playback Video/ Audio mode, press to Start/Pause video or audio playback.

4. In the Playback photo mode, with each press of this button the image shall rotate 90 degrees clockwise. This feature is applicable for still

images only.

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

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

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

selections.

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• Camera Memory

Internal memory

Your camera has 32MB of internal memory. You can store images up to 12MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the camera, all images, videos

and audio clips recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.

Expanding Your Camera’s Memory

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

NOTE:

• All SD cards may not be compatible with your camera. When purchasing a card, please check

the card’s specications and take the camera with you. This camera requires the use of a Class

6 SDHC memory card for HD video recordings.

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3 Getting Started

• Attaching the Wrist Strap

• Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/ SD card compartment. Please read “Battery Information” on page 9 before inserting/removing batteries.

1. Open the battery/SD card door by following the illustration below.

2. Insert the battery into the compartment

as shown in the illustration.

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3. Flip the door back into place as shown in the illustration and slide the

locking tab in the direction of the arrow.

• Inserting a SD/SDHC Memory Card

Expand your camera’s memory by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4GB and SDHC cards of up to 32GB in size.

Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card.

1. Make sure the power is off before inserting

a SD/SDHC memory card.

2. Open the battery/SD card door as shown in

the illustration.

3. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the

memory card slot.

4. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory

slot until it clicks into place.

5. Close the Battery/SD card door.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push

the card inward with your finger and release it. Pull out the card carefully.

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• Charging the Battery

The battery included in your package is not charged. You need to charge the battery before using the camera for the rst time.

1. Place the battery in the charger as shown.

2. Plug it into a power outlet.

• The LED on the charger is orange when the battery is charging and turns 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 age of battery.

NOTE:

• 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

placing them inside your outer clothing.

• Turning the Power On and Off

Press the POWER button to turn the camera on or off. When turning on the camera, it shall operate differently depending upon the mode it is in when turned on. See below:

• When the camera is in the Video or Photo Record mode and you turn on the camera, the start-up image displays briefly and the start-up sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends as well.

• When the camera is in the Playback mode and you turn on the camera, it will enter Playback mode directly and the zoom lens will not extend.

See “Modes” on page 20 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 input the initial settings of your camera. First is the language setup menu. Specify in which language the menus and messages are to be shown on the LCD

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display.

Setting the Language

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

2. Press OK to select your language.

Setting the Date & Time

1. Press or to change the value of the date and time.

2. Press OK to apply.

3. If necessary, press MENU to close the menu.

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

NOTE:

• Holding down or scrolls through the choices continuously.

• If the battery is removed for more than 48 hours, the Date & Time will have to be

reset.

• Modes

Your camera has three modes as shown by the icons next to the Mode button:

Photo mode

• Slide the mode switch to to capture images.

You can record audio clips by selecting Voice REC from the scene. See page

45 for more help on this feature.

Video Mode

• Slide the mode switch to to record videos.

Playback mode

• Slide the mode switch to to view and edit captured images or playback

videos and audio clips.

The recording of a voice memo can be attached to images and is available in

this mode.

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4 Using the LCD Display

The high resolution 2.7” LCD display shows all important information regarding your cameras’ settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. This display is called the On Screen Display or OSD.

• LCD Display Layout

The following illustration shows the LCD display layout and the icon

descriptions.

Photo Mode Display Layout

No. Item Description

1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode settings.

2 Flash Indicates flash settings.

3 Self-timer / Burst Indicates drive mode settings.

4 Zoom indicator Display zoom.

5 Shots available Indicates the remaining shots available.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

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No. Item Description

8 Date stamp Indicates whether the date stamp is enabled.

9 AEB (Automatic

Exposure Bracketing)

10 Image Stabilizer Indicates whether the image stabilizer function is enabled.

11 Saturation Displays saturation settings.

12 Contrast Displays contrast settings.

13 Histogram Indicates the scene brightness from dark to light based on the

14 ISO Displays ISO settings.

15 Focus area Used to frame the subject you wish to capture.

16 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings.

17 Aperture value Displays aperture settings.

18 Shake warning Indicates that the camera is recommending that you enable the

19 Macro Indicates whether the macro is enabled.

20 Exposure Displays exposure settings.

21 Face tracking Indicates whether the face tracking feature is enabled.

22 White balance Displays white balance settings.

23 Metering Displays metering settings.

24 Sharpness Displays sharpness settings.

25 Quality Displays quality settings.

26 Resolution Displays resolution settings.

27 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled.

Indicates whether the AEB function is enabled.

camera’s ISO setting.

image stabilizer feature.

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Video Mode Screen Layout

Standby layout

Recording Layout

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No. Item Description

1 Record mode Indicates the current mode.

2 Zoom indicator Display zoom.

3 Time remaining Indicates the remaining time of video available.

4 Battery Indicates battery power level.

5 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

6 Focus area Used to frame the subject you wish to capture.

7 Macro Indicates macro is enabled.

8 White balance Displays white balance settings.

9 Metering Display Metering settings.

10 Video size Display video size settings.

11 Key indicator

12 Recorded time Displays recorded time.

13 Recording status Indicates recording status.

Pre-record

Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button.

Indicates the pre-record feature is enable.

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Playback Mode Screen Layout

The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of file being

viewed.

Playback mode display of still images:

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates the ﬁle is protected.

3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached

4 Button intro

5 File no. / Total no.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

8 Recording information Displays recording information of the ﬁle.

9 DPOF Indicates the ﬁle is marked for printing.

10 Resolution Displays image size.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

video or audio ﬁle.

Indicates the le number over the total number of les

in the memory card.

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Playback mode of videos:

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates that the ﬁle is protected.

3 Video clip Indicates that the le is a Video.

4 Button intro

5 File no. / Total no.

6 Battery Indicates battery power level.

7 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

8 Recording information Displays recording information of the ﬁle.

9 Video size Indicates the size of the video clip.

10 Volume Indicates volume while playing.

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

12 Played time Indicates played time.

13 Playing status Displays playing status.

14 Capture photo Capture a screenshot and save the image.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

video or audio ﬁle.

Indicates the le number and the total number of

ﬁles in the memory card.

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Playback mode of audio clips:

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No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode.

2 Protect Indicates the ﬁle is protected.

3 Button intro

4 File no. / Total no.

5 Battery Indicates battery power level.

6 Storage media Indicates where images (data) are stored.

7 Recording information Displays recording information of the ﬁle.

8 Volume Indicates volume settings.

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

10 Played time Indicates played time.

11 Playing status Displays playing status.

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a

video or audio ﬁle.

Indicates the le number over the total number of les

in the memory card.

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Changing the LCD Display

The type of information shown on the LCD display can be changed using the

button.

Press the button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type

to another.

In Record Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

• Basic - includes items 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 15, 25 & 26 as described on pages 21 & 22.

• Full - includes “Basic” settings and 12, 13, 14, 22, 23, 24 & 27 as listed on pages 21 & 22.

• None - only item 2 & 15 from pages 21 & 22.

• Guideline - used to help you align your subject for still images or video.

• Help screen - calls out functions/features of the camera buttons

NOTE:

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

• The following icons, if enabled, are still displayed on the LCD even when the

OSD is off or Guide lines are on: AEB, Face tracking, AF lamp, Drive mode, and Macro.

• Using the “Guide Lines” allows you to better align or center your subject for

taking pictures.

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

• Basic - includes items 1, 5, 7, 10 as listed on page 24.

• Full - includes “Basic” info and 8 listed on page 24.

• None

• Help screen - calls out functions/features of the camera buttons

NOTE:

LCD display cannot be changed for the following situations:

• Manual exposure mode

• Recording video or audio clips

• Playing video or audio clips

• Playing slideshow

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5 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices

• Taking Photos

Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are now ready to take your

photos.

Taking photos with your camera is very simple.

1. Turn on the camera by pressing the Power

button.

2. Slide the Mode Switch to Photo mode .

3. Frame your subject on the LCD display

then press the shutter button halfway down. The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. When the camera

is ready to take the photo, the focus frame turns green, the shutter speed and aperture

value are displayed. (When the focus frame is in red and the operation LED blinks, the subject is not in focus. Release the shutter button and repeat this step until the focus

frame turns green.

4. Press the Shutter button all the way down to capture your image. When

the shake warning icon appears, hold the camera steady, with your arms

at your side or use a tripod to stabilize the camera to prevent a blurry image. You may need to turn on the camera’s flash or enable the Image Stabilizer feature to get a better picture.

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• Using the Image Stabilizer

The Image Stabilizer feature prevents blurred images caused by shaking. This function is only available if ISO is set to Auto.

To activate the Stabilizer

• Press the Stabilizer button on top

of your camera to turn this feature on or off.

Image Stabilization Button

• Setting the Zoom Control

Using a combination of 4 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 20 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 50 on how to setup digital zoom. To adjust the Optical zoom:

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

2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD display.

Zoom dial

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

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

To adjust the digital zoom.

1. Activate the digital zoom feature. See”Setting the Digital Zoom” on page

50.

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

3. Release the Zoom dial.

NOTE:

• Digital zoom is not available when recording videos.

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Optical zoom Digital zoom

• Using the Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting conditions, use the Flash to get the correct exposure. This function is not available when recording videos or

continuous shooting.

To activate the Flash

• Press the Flash/Right button on your

camera repeatedly until your desired flash

mode is shown on the LCD display.

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

Auto. The flash fires automatically.

Red-eye reduction. The flash

fires twice to reduce the red-eye

phenomenon.

Always on. The flash always fires.

Slow sync. The flash fires with a

delay and the camera uses a slow shutter speed.

Off. The flash is turned off.

NOTE:

• Flash is only available when shooting still images and not available in Burst and

AEB modes.

• Do not charge the flash while rotating the Zoom dial. Charge the flash after

releasing the zoom dial if necessary.

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Flash button

• 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 button repeatedly until

the desired focus mode icon is shown on

the lower left corner of the LCD display.

Your camera has four focus modes:

Normal. With normal focus, the focus range starts at 0.12m(0.4ft) to infinity. When the camera is set to Normal mode, there is no icon displayed

on the screen.

Macro. This mode is designed for close-up

photography. If Macro is enabled, you can capture the detail and sharpness of a very close image by fixed focus. The focus range is: Wide - 12 to 100cm (4.7 to 39.4 inches) Tele - 70 to 120cm (27.6 to 47.2 inches)

Pan Focus. This feature of auto focus finds the best focus position from

9 zones of the focus area.

INF

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on distant objects.

Macro button

Macro enabled

• Using the Function Menu

The Function Menu is used to adjust capture settings in the Photo Mode. It contains My Mode, Resolution, Quality, EV Compensation, White Balance, ISO, Metering, and Color Mode. Press the FUNC button of your camera to launch the Function Menu.

Press the FUNC button again to close the menu.

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

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

options.

• Use the or buttons to move through the menu selections then

press the OK button to save and apply

Menu bar

changes.

• My Mode

The My Mode function displays the 5 most recent modes used in order. When you move through

the different modes in the menu options, the

items on the menu bar change at the same time to the corresponding available settings.

• Resolution

The Resolution function is used to set the

resolution of the camera before you capture

the image. Changing the resolution 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 resolution size for a

still image.

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16:9

VGA

Pixel Size

1920 x 1080

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Pixel Size

12M

4000 x 3000 2048 x 1536

3:2

4000 x 2672

3264 x 2448 640 x 480

2592 x 1944

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• Quality

The quality determines the amount of

compression applied to your photos. More

compression results in a more detailed image.

However, the higher the quality, the more

memory space is required in your memory card.

• EV Compensation

EV stands for Exposure Value. In difficult lighting conditions, the auto exposure function of your camera may be misled into giving the wrong readings. The EV Compensation function allows you to adjust the exposure value and correctly expose your images. Available for still images

only.

• To adjust EV settings, press the or buttons to increase/decrease the value. As you adjust the settings, the LCD display displays the adjusted image when applying these EV settings. Press the OK button to save and

apply changes.

• The available settings are:0.0 +/- 2.0 in 0.3 increments.

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• White Balance

The White Balance function allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the

type of lighting in the scene when recording still images and videos.

• As you move through each selection, you can see the preview on the LCD display.

Icon Item Description

Auto The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.

AW B

Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions.

Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.

Tungsten

Flourescent 1

Flourescent 2

Custom

This should be used for most photographic scenes.

Ideally used for indoor photos with tungsten or halogen lighting

Ideally used for indoor photos with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions.

This is considered “warm” lighting.

Ideally used for indoor photos with bluish fluorescent lighting

This is considered “cool” 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.

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• ISO

Icon

Item

Description

Multi

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

Center

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

Spot

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

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The ISO function lets you adjust the ISO sensitivity in recording still images

depending on the lighting levels of your surroundings.

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

conditions.

• As you move through the selections, the preview on the LCD display changes.

• Available settings are: Auto, 100, 200,

400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400.

NOTE:

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

• Metering

The Metering function lets you select the area of the subject or frame by which the

camera measures light to record still images or videos.

• As you move through the selections, the preview on the LCD display changes.

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• Color Mode

Icon

Item

Description

Normal

The camera records normally.

Vivid

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

Sepia

Images are captured in sepia or "brownish" tones.

B&W

Images are captured in black and white.

Vivid Red

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

Vivid Green

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

Vivid Blue

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

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The Color Mode function lets you record still

images or videos and apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect.

• As you move through the selections, the preview on the LCD display changes.

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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:

Set the Mode Switch to Photo mode .

1. Press MENU to launch Record Menu

2. Use the or keys to move through the menu selections.

3. To select an item, press .

4. Use the 4-way navigation control to move through the menu selections.

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

• Setting the Scene Mode

Setting the Scene mode allows you to capture images with camera presets

according to the scenes or environment.

1. From the Record Menu, press to

select Scene Mode.

2. Use the navigation controls to move

through the selections.

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

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Item

Description

Auto

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

Program

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

Intelligent Scene

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

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 subject by changing the metering.

Kids

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

Night Scene

This feature is used to capture images with night scenery or very dark background.

Fireworks

This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks explosions.

Snow

This feature is used for beach and snow scenes.

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While using scene mode menu:

• Rotate the Zoom dial clockwise (right) to enter the Help screen for scene mode

selection.

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

The table below shows the available scene mode settings.

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Item

Description

Sports

This feature captures still images in fast moving scenes like sporting events

Party

This feature is used for wedding or indoor party settings.

Candlelight

This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects.

Night Portrait

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

Soft Skin

This feature enhances skin tone thus facial skin appears smooth.

Soft Flowing Water

This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk.

Food

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

Building

This feature enhances the edges of captured images.

Text

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

Foliage

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

Auction

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

Smile Capture

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

Blink Detection

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.

Pre-composition

This feature captures a image temporarily as a reference. Recompose your scene with another subject in place and press the Shutter button to capture your image.

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Item

Description

Love Portrait

This feature uses face tracking to auto detect faces to capture portrait photos. When more than two faces are detected, AF is automatically activated. The camera starts the count down and captures a picture in two seconds.

Self Portrait

This feature sets zoom to wide. When two faces are detected, AF automatically activated and plays a sound to alert you. Then camera starts the count down and captures a picture in two seconds.

HDR

This feature applies digital processing only to the necessary portion(s) of the image and preserves details in highlights and shadows with natural contrast.

Aperture Priority

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

Shutter Priority

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

Manual Exposure

This feature records 3 continuous images with different exposure settings, and combines them into one image to get the best picture.

Voice REC

This mode is used to record audio clips.

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After selecting the scene mode, the selected mode, except Voice Rec, will be added to the beginning of the My Mode of the Function Menu. In the Menu Options, the Auto mode is xed and the other 5 items can display the

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Using Smile Capture Mode

The Smile Capture mode uses smile tracking to automatically capture

images. This feature is most useful in capturing different angles and smiles

of moving people. When capturing an image with more than one person, the

camera detects the smile of the closest person in the center of the screen.

To activate Smile Capture

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Point the camera on the subject to capture.

3. When a smile is detected, the white focus

frame turns green to denote that the camera is ready and takes a picture automatically.

Using Intelligent Scene Mode

With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the

shooting conditions and switches to the appropriate scene mode. This feature

is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic

knowledge of photography.

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

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To activate Intelligent Scene

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Point the camera on the subject to capture.

The camera changed to Landscape mode automatically

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

4. Press the shutter button halfway down to allow the camera to focus on the subject. The

frame turns green to indicate focus is set.

5. Press the shutter button to take the shot

NOTE:

When Intelligent Scene function is enabled, icons will be displayed even in the Guideline, or No Display modes are enabled when the shutter button is pressed

halfway down.

Using Blink Detection Mode

The Blink Detection mode tracks faces and determines when a captured

image has subjects with their eyes closed. After taking your picture, and the camera detects that the subject has blinked, a menu appears to ask the

user whether to save the image or not. This feature saves time in managing

photos to be stored or deleted.

To activate Blink Detection

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press the shutter button halfway down to allow the camera to focus on the subject. The

frame turns green to indicate focus is set.

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3. Press the shutter button to capture the

image.

4. If the camera detects that the subject has blinked,, a “Save image or Cancel” option

appears on the screen.

5. Select Save Image to save or Cancel to

discard.

• Using Pre-composition Mode

Pre-composition helps you get the background you want, even if you need to

ask someone else to record the image for you.

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

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

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

image as a guide.

3. Move the camera as needed to adjust the positioning of the main subject as seen on the LCD display.

4. When ready press the Shutter button.

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• Using Aperture Priority Mode

With Aperture Priority mode, users can adjust the aperture value and the camera automatically sets the shutter speed to match the brightness.

• Choosing a larger aperture with the subject in the foreground will blur the

background and the main subject shall be in focus. This is shallow DOF.

• Choosing a smaller aperture allows an image with everything in focus

(Greater DOF) (DOF means depth of field).

To activate Aperture Priority

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press OK button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the or keys to select the aperture

value.

4. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

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• Using Shutter Priority Mode

This mode is designed for capturing moving

Displays the aperture value

subjects. A faster shutter speed is required to freeze fast moving subjects (flying birds), while the

slower shutter speed creates a sense of motion (water flowing).

To activate Shutter Priority

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press OK button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the or keys to select the shutter

speed options.

4. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Displays the shutter speed value

• Using Manual Exposure Mode

With Manual Exposure mode, users can manually adjust the shutter speed

and the aperture value.

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To activate Manual Exposure

1. Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2. Press OK button to enter the adjust mode.

3. Use the or keys to select the shutter

speed options or use the or keys to select the aperture value options.

4. use the or keys to increase or decrease the aperture or shutter speed values.

Displays the aperture and shutter speed value

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.

NOTE:

When you press the shutter button halfway down, the difference between the

correct and selected exposure is displayed in red. This indicates that you must make an adjustment to either shutter speed or aperture size to obtain a good

photo.

• Using Voices Recording

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

2. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

3. Press the Shutter button again to stop

recording.

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• Setting the Drive Mode

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Item

Description

10 Sec Self-timer

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

2 Sec Self-timer

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

Double Self-timer

Performs delay and capture twice:

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

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

again.

Burst

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

Speedy Burst

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

Off

Captures an image without time delay.

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Your camera features a Self-timer and Burst which can be set in the Drive mode function in the Record Menu. The Self-timer allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. While burst

lets you take consecutive shots. This function is

only available for recording still images. The Drive

mode setting is automatically set to off when you turn off the camera.

To set the Drive Mode

1. From the Record menu, select Drive Mode.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

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

The table below shows the available Drive mode settings.

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• Setting the AEB

AEB stands for Automatic Exposure Bracketing. This feature captures the same image with 3 different exposure settings: standard exposure, under exposure and overexposure compensation.

To set AEB

1. From the Record menu, select AEB.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

• Setting the AF Area

AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the area on which

the camera focuses.

To set AF Area

1. From the Record menu, select AF Area.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

The table below shows the available AF area settings.

Icon Item Description

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

Center The focus area is fixed on the center.

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• Setting the AF Lamp

The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even in low light

conditions.

If AF Lamp is set to Auto, the AF lamp located in the front of the camera, see “Front View” on page 12, emits an red light by pressing the shutter button

halfway down allowing the camera to set the focus easily.

To set AF Lamp

1. From the Record menu, select AF Lamp.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

• Setting Sharpness

This function allows you to enhance or soften the finer details of your photos.

To set Sharpness

1. From the Record menu, select Sharpness.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

The table below shows the available AF area settings.

Icon Item Description

High Sharpens the image.

Normal Normal sharpness.

Low Softens the image.

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• Setting Saturation

Icon

Item

Description

High

Enhance the contrast

Normal

Normal contrast

Low

Reduce the contrast

The Saturation function lets you adjust the color saturation in your photos. Use a higher saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting

for more natural tones.

To set Saturation

1. From the Record menu, select Saturation.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

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

The table below shows the available Saturation settings.

• Setting Contrast

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

To set Contrast

1. From the Record menu, select Contrast.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

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• Setting the Digital Zoom

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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 4x, the camera uses digital zoom.

NOTE:

Using digital zoom may have an effect on the image quality of you picture.

To set Digital Zoom

1. From the Record menu, select Digital

Zoom.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.

Icon Item Description

Intelligent Zoom

Standard Zoom

Off Uses the optical zoom only.

NOTE:

• Digital Zoom is not available in Smile Capture, Video, and Voice Recording

modes.

• The maximum Intelligent zoom scale varies depending on the image type and

resolution.

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

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

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• Setting the Date Stamp

The Date Stamp function allows you to add the recorded date and time that

they were taken on your photos. The recorded date and time are based on your camera’s clock settings.

Once date and time are stamped on a photo, they can no longer be edited

or deleted.

Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows:

• Available for still images only.

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

Burst mode.

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

horizontally.

To set Date Stamp

1. From the Record menu, select Date Stamp.

2. Use the or keys to go through the selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

• Setting the Auto Review

The Auto Review function lets you view the

captured image right after shooting it.

If Auto review is On, the camera will display the captured image for 1 second on the LCD display.

To set Auto Review

1. From the Record menu, select Auto Review.

2. Use the or keys to go through the

selection.

3. Press the OK button to save and apply

changes.

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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 depending on the camera model.

1. Slide the Mode switch to Video mode .

2. Frame your subject on the LCD display.

3. Press the Shutter button to start recording.

4. Use the Zoom dial to zoom in and zoom

out an image

5. To pause recording, press the key .

6. To continue recording, press the key again.

7. To stop recording, press the Shutter button.

NOTE:

• The camera will stop recording when it reaches the maximum capacity (4GB) for a single video, simply press the Shutter button again to continue recording.

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

• Digital zoom is not available while recording a video.

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

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

Setting the Video Size Resolution

The Video Size function icon appears only in Video Mode. Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie clips.

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To set the Video Size:

1. In the Video mode press the Function button.

2. Use the or to select your video’s

resolution.

3. Press the OK button to confirm your choice.

Icon. Frame Size Description

1280 x 720 HDTV (Only supported by the use of a Class 6 SDHC

640 X 480 High Quality

320 X 240 Normal

Web YouTube Mode

memory card). The length of a single video recording

is up to 29 minutes.

YouTube Mode

YouTube Mode allows you to record video with predefined video settings to easily upload to the YouTube website.

YouTube supports two file upload standards:

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

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

Most videos upload within 5 minutes (depends on your internet connection

speed)

When you record using the YouTube mode, the following standards are

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

• Recording automatically stops when the file reaches 100 MB.

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

• White Balance, Metering, Color Mode

To set above settings, please refer to “Using the Function Menu” on page

31.

• Pre-Record

You can capture the first three seconds of action you

would have potentially missed. Once enabled, the camera starts recording a video automatically before pressing Shutter button. As soon as the Shutter button is hit, the most recent three seconds of video is added to the beginning of the clip.

The Pre-Record icon will be seen on the LCD display when this feature is enabled.

NOTE:

Pre-Record will be canceled when one of the following should occur:

• After recording starts.

• Switch to Photo mode or Playback mode.

• Any kind of menu is turned on.

• Enter USB mode.

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6 Playback

View images, videos and audio clips through your camera’s Playback mode.

• Viewing in Single Navigation

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

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. The LCD display shows an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see “Photo Mode Screen Layout” on

page 21.

Still Image Video Audio Clip

3. Press or to view next/previous image/video/voice recording.

4. To play a video or a voice recording, press the OK key. See “Playing Videos” on page 56 and “Playing Voice Recording” on page 57 for more

details.

• Viewing Thumbnails

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

easier than using the single view navigation.

To set 9-images mode

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

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

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mode.

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Type

Description

Voice Record

Indicates a voice recording file.

File Error

Indicates an error file.

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3. Use the navigation controls to

move through the items.

4. Press the OK button to select the

image and view it normally.

To set calendar mode

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

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

3. Use the navigation controls to move through

the items.

4. Press the OK button to select the image and

view it normally.

Thumbnail icons

When you view the thumbnails, some images may contain icons. These icons

indicate the type of file or recording.

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

Thumbnail veiw

Calendar veiw

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• Zooming Images

The zoom view function works with still images only.

• In normal view, Rotate the Zoom dial

clockwise (right) repeatedly until the desired

zoom view is obtained.

• The 4 arrows on the LCD display indicate

that the image is zoomed in.

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• You can zoom an image up to 12X.

• Use the navigation controls to view the zoomed image.

• Press the Menu button to close zoom view.

NOTE:

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

• Playing Videos

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through

the saved images. A video clip has a video icon displayed on screen. See picture on the

right.

3. Press the OK key to play the video.

4. During playback, press the or keys to

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. Rotate clockwise (right)

to increase volume/Rotate counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume.

6. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume.

When paused, the play info will remain on screen except WT.

7. To view the video frame by frame(forward or backward), press the key to

pause playback, then press the or keys.

8. Press the key to stop the playback. The LCD display shows the video

frame image in Single navigation mode.

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NOTE:

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

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

To capture a screenshot image from a video clip

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

to capture.

2. Press the Shutter button to capture

screenshot.

3. The camera will automatically stop playback.

The LCD display shows the captured image in Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

This feature does not function when the memory card is full or the folder cannot be

created. The icon does not appear on the screen either.

• Playing a Voice Recording

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through

the saved images. When viewing a voice recording file, the LCD display shows the

screen layout of Audio clips. See picture on

the right.

3. Press the OK key to play the voice

recording.

4. During playback, use the Zoom dial to control volume. Rotate clockwise (right)

to increase volume/Rotate counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume .

5. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume.

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When paused, the play info will remain on screen except WT.

6. Press the key to stop the playback. The LCD display shows the image

in Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

Volume cannot be adjusted during pause or REW/FF modes.

• Playing a Voice Memo

A voice memo is recorded and attached separately to a captured image. See “Voice Memo” on page 66 on how to record voice memo.

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. An image

file with voice memo has a voice memo

icon located on the top center of the LCD display. 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. Rotate clockwise (right)

to increase volume/Rotate counterclockwise (left) to decrease volume

5. Press the key to pause playback. Press the key again to resume.

When paused, the play info will remain on screen except WT.

6. Press the key to stop the playback. The LCD display displays the image

in Single navigation mode.

NOTE:

Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.

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• Deleting an Image/Video/Audio

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

• Using the Delete button, or

• Using Playback Menu Delete settings. See “Deleting files” on page 61.

Using the Delete Button

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

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single

navigation mode.

3. Use the or keysto scroll the display.

4. When the desired image/video/audio clip is shown on the LCD display, press the FUNC/ Delete button.

5. A confirmation selection appears on screen.

6. Select Delete.

7. Press the OK button to delete.

8. The next image is shown on the LCD display. To delete another file, use

the or keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Then, repeat steps to 7.

9. To close the Delete function and go back to viewing in single navigation

mode, select Cancel.

NOTE:

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

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• Setting Playback Menu

The Playback menu allows you to edit images, delete files, records voice memo, and setup other playback settings.

To go to Playback Menu:

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Press MENU to launch the Playback Menu.

3. Use the or keys to go through the selection.

4. To select a menu, press or the OK button.

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

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

• Setting Slideshow

The Slideshow function allows you to playback your still images in a desired

format one at a time.

To view slideshow:

1. From the Playback menu, select Slideshow.

The Slideshow menu appears.

2. Set the slideshow settings.

3. Select Start, then press the OK button to start

the slideshow.

4. During a slideshow, press the OK button to

pause slideshow.

5. Use the or keys to move through the options. Select whether

to Continue or Exit the slideshow.

6. Press the OK button to apply selected option.

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To set slideshow:

1. From the Slideshow menu, use the or keys to move through the selections.

2. Select Interval setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Choose among

the available interval settings: 1, 3, 5, or 10 sec.

3. Select Transition setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Choose among the available transition settings: (Horizontal), (Shrink), (Bar),

(Random).

4. Select Repeat setting. Press the or keys to adjust. Available settings are: Yes, No.

• Deleting Files

The Delete function lets you remove unwanted files in the internal memory or

on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased. To delete, unprotect the file first. See “Protecting/Unprotecting Files” on page 63.

To delete a photo/video/audio clip:

1. From the Playback menu, select Delete.

2. The Delete submenu is shown on the LCD display. Select from one of the available settings:

• Single. Select one file to delete.

• Voice Only.Delete only the attached voice

memo, the image is retained in memory.

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

• All. Delete all files.

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1. Select Single in the Delete submenu, the images are shown on the LCD display in the

single navigation mode.

2. Use the or keys to scroll the display.

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

4. Press the OK button to delete.

5. The next image is shown on the LCD display. To delete another file, use

the or keys to scroll through the images/videos/audio clips. Repeat steps 3 to 4.

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

To delete attached voice memo:

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. View images/videos/audio clips in Single

navigation mode.

3. Use the or keys to scroll until the desired image with voice memo is displayed on the screen.

4. Press MENU to launch the Playback Menu.

5. Use the or keys to move through the Playback menu selections then select Delete.

6. From the Delete submenu, select Voice only.

7. A confirmation selection appears, select Delete.

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

NOTE:

When you access the Delete Menu, the Voice Only submenu is disabled if the image you are viewing does not have an attached Voice Memo.

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To delete multiple files:

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

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

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

image/video/audio clip for deletion.

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

5. Press the MENU button. A confirmation

selection appears.

6. Select Yes to confirm.

7. Press the OK button to delete marked files.

To delete all files:

1. Select All in the Delete submenu. A

confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to delete all files.

• Protecting/Unprotecting Files

The Protect function lets you lock a file to protect it from being modified or accidentally erased. A protected file has a lock icon when viewed on Playback

mode.

To protect files:

1. From the Playback menu, select Protect.

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2. The Protect submenu is shown on the LCD

display. Select from one of the available

settings:

• Single. Select one file to Lock.

• Multi.Select multiple files from the thumbnail

view to lock.

• Lock All. Lock all files.

• Unlock All. Unlock all files.

To protect/unprotect a single file:

1. Select Single in the Protect submenu, the

images are shown on the LCD display in

single navigation mode.

2. Use the or keys to scroll

3. When the desired file is shown on the LCD

display, select Lock/Unlock.

4. Press the OK button to protect/unprotect the

file and go back to Playback mode.

To protect/ unprotect multiple files

1. Select Multi in the Protect submenu, the

images are shown in thumbnail view on the LCD display.

2. Use the navigation control to move through

the files.

3. When the desired file is highlighted, press

the OK button to mark/unmark the file clip for

protection.

4. Repeat step 3 until all desired files to protect

are marked.

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

6. Select Yes.

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

To protect all files

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

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to Lock all protected

files.

To unprotect all files

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

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to unlock all protected

files.

• Red-Eye Correction

The Red-Eye Correction function is used to reduce red-eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. Red-eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate.

To activate Red-Eye Correction:

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image.

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

4. Select Red Eye Correction.

5. Select Start.

6. Press the OK button to start correction.

7. After completing Red eye correction, a menu selection appears. Select

whether to:

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

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

• Cancel. Cancel red eye correction.

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

• Voice Memo

The Voice Memo function allows you to record and attach a voice memo to a saved image. You can record a maximum of 30 seconds of Voice memo per image. This function is only available in still images.

To record voice memo:

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image to attach voice memo to.

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

4. Select Voice Memo.

5. Select Start, then press the OK button to start

recording.

6. Select Stop, then press the OK button to stop

recording.

NOTE:

Time left (n seconds) for

When you record voice memo to an image with an existing voice memo, the old

recording is automatically changed to the new one.

recording.

• Color Mode

The Color Mode function lets you edit still images to apply different colors or

tones for a more artistic effect. Edited photos in this function are saved as a new file.

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To activate Color Mode:

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1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an image to edit.

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

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

5. Press the or keys to scroll and select an option. As you move through

the selection, the preview on the LCD display changes synchronously.

The succeeding table shows the available settings.

Icon. Type Description

Normal No effect is added to the image.

Sepia Image is saved with a sepia or “brownish” tone.

B&W Image is saved in black and white.

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

Neg.

Mosaic Image is saved with mosaic tiles.

Vivid Red Image is saved with reddish tint.

Vivid Green Image is saved with greenish tint.

Vivid Blue Image is saved with bluish tint.

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• Trim

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

To trim an image:

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an

image to trim.

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

4. Select Trim. The Trim screen layout is shown on the LCD display.

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

6. Use the navigation controls to move the image.

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

8. Select whether to:

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

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Current image size.

Display area.

Shows the approximate location of the displayed area.

SET: 5MSET: 5M

Enlarged image.

4-way indicator.

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

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

• Cancel. Cancel trim.

NOTE:

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

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

• Resize

The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution of large images to smaller ones. This function is only available for still images.

To resize an image:

1. Slide the Mode switch to Playback mode .

2. Press the or keys to scroll and select an image to resize.

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

4. Select Resize. The Resize submenu is shown on the LCD display.

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

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

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file

with the new one.

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

• Cancel. Cancel resize.

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

NOTE:

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

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• Setting the Startup Image

The Startup Image function allows you to setup a startup image when you

turn on your camera.

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

2. Select Startup Image. The menu selection

appears.

3. Select options:

• System. Use camera default image.

• My Photo. Use the or keys to scroll and select desired image.

• Off. Disable the startup image.

4. Press the OK button to apply changes.

NOTE:

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

• Setting DPOF

The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function allows you to mark still images in your memory card for printing and allows you to specify the number of copies that you want to print at a later date. When all images to be printed are marked, take the memory card to a digital printing service, or use a DPOF compatible printer.

To set DPOF

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

2. Select Startup Image. The submenu appears. Availablesettings are as follows:

• Single. Select a single image to mark.

• All. Mark all images in the memory card.

• Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default settings.

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To set DPOF on a single image/all images:

1. Select Single or All on the DPOF submenu.

2. For single image, use the or keys to scroll and select an image to mark for printing.

3. Specify the number of copies. Use the or

to increase/decrease number.

4. Press the FUNC button to toggle between

turning on/ off the date stamp.

5. Press the OK button to save DPOF settings.

To reset DPOF

1. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu. A

confirmation message appears.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to reset DPOF settings.

• Radial Blur

The Radial Blur feature is an effect that keeps the center of the image sharp while blurring the surrounding area.

To set Radial blur for an image:

1. Use the or keys to specify the level of blurs. The adjusted image shall be previewed on the LCD display as you select the level of blur.

2. Press the OK button to proceed save

options.

3. Available settings are as follow:

• Overwrite. Save and replace the old file

with the new one.

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

• Cancel. Cancel Radial blur.

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7 Using the Setup Menu

You can access the setup menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode.

The setup menu allows you to configure general camera settings.

To go to Setup Menu:

1. Press MENU to launch the Record/Playback

Menu.

2. Use the or keys to change the menu tab

to Setup menu.

3. Use the or keys to move through the menu selections.

4. To select 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.

• Setting Sound

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

1. From the Setting menu, select Sound.

2. Adjusts sound settings.

3. Press the OK button to apply changes.

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• 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

the sleep mode, the camera eventually turns off power.

Available settings are: 1, 3, or 5 min.

This function is not available as described below:

• Recording a video or audio file

• Playing a slideshow/video/audio file

• Using the USB connector.

• Setting LCD Save

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

• The camera is idle when no buttons are pressed. LCD Save, though enabled, does not function during video playback,

slideshow, and video recording.

• Setting Date & Time

Use the Date & Time function to set the date

and time of your camera. This function is useful attaching date stamps on captured images. Your

camera uses a 12-hour time format.

1. Press the navigation controls to adjust date

and time value. By holding down the or keys, the numeric values change continuously.

2. Press OK to apply changes.

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• Setting Language

The Language function allows you to choose the language of the on screen display (OSD) menu.

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.

• Setting File Numbering

This function allows you to select the method to

assign file numbers to images. Available settings

are:

• Series. Assigns number to files in

sequence even if the folder is changed.

•

Reset. Starts from 0001 each time the

0001

folder is changed.

To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see “About Folder and File Names” on page 83.

• Setting TV Out

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

Available settings are:

NTSC

•

NTSC. Applicable in Japan, USA, Canada,

Taiwan and others.

•

PA L

PAL. Applicable in Europe, Asia (excluding

Taiwan), Oceania and others.

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• Setting LCD Brightness

Use the LCD Brightness function to control the LCD brightness.

• Setting Memory Kit

Use this function to manage contents of the

internal memory or memory card.

Available settings are:

• Format. Select to format the current memory

in use (internal camera or SD card).

• Copy to Card. Select this to copy all files

stored in the internal memory to the memory card.

NOTE:

• Images are saved in internal memory when a memory card is not in the camera.

You can use the Copy to Card function in order to copy all images from the internal memory into memory card.

• If there is a memory card inserted in the camera, the camera automatically saves

all files to the memory card.

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

• Reset All

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

• Date and Time

• Language

• TV Out

• Custom White Balance data

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8 Installing the Software onto a Computer

• Installing the Software

For Windows® Users:

NOTE:

• If you don’t know how to install the software, please read the “Read Me” file on

the CD first.

• For better quality graphics and sound when watching your video clips on the computer, it is recommended to install DirectX version 9.0 or above. To download,

visit www.microsoft.com

1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your

computer.

2. Insert the CD that is included with your camera into your computer’s CD-ROM drive.

3. The CD User Interface screen will automatically launch. (If the setup screen does not appear after loading the CD, you can open Windows Explorer, double click on the “Polaroid.exe” in the CD folder to start the

setup.

4. Click on each software interface button in order and follow the on-screen instructions.

For Macintosh Users:

Mac

1. Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your

computer.

2. Insert the CD that came with your camera into the computer CD-ROM

Drive.

3. Double click the CD-ROM icon “Polaroid”.

4. Install the software.

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• Software Included with Your Camera

The t1242 software CD contains the following software:

ArcSoft MediaImpression™:

Manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music files. Edit,

enhance and add creative effects to your photos. Create your own videos

or photo slide shows, complete with soundtrack. Upload your files easily to YouTube! Or share them through simple email attachments or popular photo

printing.

Adobe® Reader™ .PDF File Reading Software

Adobe® Reader™ lets you view and print Adobe Portable Document format (PDF) files on all major computer platforms, as well as fill in and submit Adobe PDF forms online.

NOTE:

• Please access http://www.arcsoft.com/ to learn more about ArcSoft software.

• Fast and Easy YouTube Upload

1. Install Photo/Video Editing software on included CD-ROM.

2. Download video files from your digital camera to your computer.

3. Open Photo/Video Editing software and select “Video”.

4. Select the video file you want to upload and click “Upload to YouTube”

icon.

5. Enter your YouTube account information. If you do not have a YouTube account, visit www.youtube.com <http://www.youtube.com/> to register

for a free account.

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• System Requirements

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

For Windows:

• Windows 2000/XP/Vista

• Processor:Pentium III 1G or above

• Memory: 512MB or above

• HDD space: 500 MB or above

• 16 bit color display display

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh

• Power Mac G3 or later

• Mac OS 10.3-10.5

• Memory: 256MB or above

• HDD space: 500MB or above

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

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9 Making Connections

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

• Connecting the Camera to a TV

You can play back your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any video devices, make sure to select NTSC/PAL to match the broadcast

standard of the video equipment you are going to connect to the camera.

1. Turn on the camera.

2. Set the camera’s TV out to match TV’s video format. See “Setting TV Out” on page 75.

3. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB port.

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

5. The camera’s LCD screen turns off

and all images and video clips are

displayed on the TV.

• Connecting the Camera to a PC

You can transfer photos, videos and adio files

to your PC.

1. Connect the camera to a PC using the USB cable.

2. Turn on the camera.

3. The PC detects the connection. The camera’s internal memory and memory card display as removable drives in the file

manager. Images are not shown on the

LCD display.

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• Connecting the Camera to a Printer

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You can print your photos directly to a PictBridge compatible printer.

1. Turn on your Printer. Check that the printer

is turned on, there is paper in the printer, and there are no printer error messages.

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

terminal on the camera.

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

key and press the OK button.

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

For details on the following page “Setting the Print Mode Menu”.

• Setting the Print Mode Menu

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

Print Mode includes three major settings:

• Print Select. An image can then be selected

to print.

• Print All. Prints all images.

• Print Index. Prints all images as thumbnails.

To set Print Select

1. Use the or keys to scroll and select an

image for printing.

2. Specify the number of copies. Use the

or key to increase/decrease

number.

3. Press the Scene button to toggle between

turning on/ off the date stamp.

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4. Press the OK button to enter printe

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settings.

To set Print All and Print Index

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

To set Printer Settings

1. Use the or key to specify a print

option.

2. Modify paper size and quality by the or

keys. Available setting:

• Paper size: Default / A4 / 4”x6”

• Quality: Default / Fine / Normal

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

Start Printing

• LCD displays “Now printing…”.

• Or press Menu button to stop printing

anytime.

NOTE:

After the printer has printed all the images that have been selected, disconnect the

camera from the printer.

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10 Appendix

• About Folder and File Names

Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folders in the internal

memory or memory cards to organize captured images, videos and audio

files.

File Naming

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

• Reset the file number.

• Plug in a new memory card.

NOTE:

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

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11 Troubleshooting

Problem

Cause and/or Action

Camera does not turn on.

The battery may be depleted or have little po wer. Charge or replace the battery.

Camera turns off automatically.

Press Power button to turn on the camera.

LCD turns blank.

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

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

The battery is depleted or has low power, please replace or recharge.

LCD displays ‘No image’.

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

LCD displays ‘Not available for this file’.

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

LCD displays ‘Memory full’.

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

LCD displays ‘File locked’

This file is locked. Unlock the file.

LCD displays ‘Card locked’.

The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the writeprotect switch to its unlock position.

LCD displays ‘Format error’.

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

LCD displays ‘Copy error’.

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

No image displays on the TV screen.

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

The lens remains

extended.

Do not force the lens back into the camera. 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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12 Getting Help

• Polaroid Online Services

Website: http://www.polaroid.com

• ArcSoft Software Help

For United States

ArcSoft HQ Support Center (Fremont, CA 94538) Tel.: 1-510-979-5599 Fax: 1-510-440-7978 E-mail: support@arcsoftsupport.com Web: http://www.arcsoft.com/en/support/

For Europe

ArcSoft Europe Support Center

(Ireland)

Tel.: +353-(0) 61-702087 Fax: +353-(0) 61-702001 E-mail: eurosupport@arcsoft.com

For Japan

ArcSoft Japan Support Center (Tokyo) Tel.: +81-3-5795-1392 Fax: +81-3-5795-1397 E-mail: support@arcsoft.jp Web: http://www.arcsoft.jp

Visit http:// www.arcsoft.com for technical support and frequently asked questions (FAQ’s).

“Polaroid” and “Polaroid and Pixel” are trademarks of PLR IP Holdings, LLC, used under license.

For Latin America

E-mail:latinsupport@arcsoftsupport.com

For China

ArcSoft China Support Center (Hangzhou) Tel.: +86-571-88210575 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.cn Web: http://www.arcsoft.com.cn/new/support

For Taiwan

ArcSoft Taiwan Support Center (Taiwan) Tel.: +886-(0) 2-2506-9355 Fax: +886-(0) 2-2506-8922 E-mail: support@arcsoft.com.tw Web: www.arcsoft.com.tw

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13 Specications

Sensor

SHARP 12M 1/2.3"

Lens

Focal Length: 5.05 (W) ~ 20.2 (T) mm 4X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom

LCD display

2.7" Color LCD

Focusing Range

Normal: Wide: 0.12 m ~ Infinity (4.7 inch~ Infinity) Tele: 0.70 m ~ Infinity (27.6 inch~ Infinity) Macro: Wide: 12 cm ~ 100 cm (47.2 inch~ 39.4 inch) Tele: 70 cm ~ 120 cm (27.6 inch~ 47.2 inch)

Aperture

F2.8 ~ F6.3

Shutter

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

File Format

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

Resolution (Photo)

12M (4000 x 3000), 3:2 (4000 x 2672), 8M (3264 x 2448), 5M (2592 x 1944) 3M (2048 x 1536), 16:9 (1920 x 1080), VGA (640 x 480)

Resolution (Video)

1280 x 720 (16:9)_ Supported only with the use of a Class 6 SDHC card or with internal memory. 640 x 480 320 x 240 640 x 480 (Web)

Scene Mode

Auto, Program, Intelligent Scene, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin/ Soft Flowing Water, Food, Building, Text, Foliage, Auction, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Pre-Composition, Love Portrait, Self Portrait, HDR, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual Exposure, Voice Recording

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ISO Equivalent

Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 (3M, 16:9 <2M>, VGA), 6400 (3M, 16:9 <2M>, VGA)

White Balance

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

Exposure Control

0.0 +/- 2.0 in 0.3 increments.

Metering

Multi, Center, Spot

Drive Mode

10 sec., 2 sec., Double, Burst, Speedy Burst, Off

Flash

Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Always On, Slow Sync, Off

Color Mode (Preview)

Normal, Vivid, Sepia, B&W, Vivid Red, Vivid Green, Vivid Blue

Color Mode

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

Storage

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

OSD Language

English / French / Spanish / German / Italian / Russian / Portuguese / Brazil Portuguese / Dutch / Turkish / Polish / Hungarian / Romanian / Czech / Bulgarian / Croatian / Slovak / Slovenian / Greek / Swedish / Norwegian / Finnish / Danish / Arabic / Indonesia / Malay / Thai / Japanese / Korean / S. Chinese / T. Chinese

Interface

USB/AV OUT

TV system

NTSC/PAL (selected by Setup MENU)

Battery

Lithium ion battery

Operating Temperature

0º C - 40º C

Operating Humidity

0% - 90%

Microphone

Built-in

Speaker

Built-in

Dimensions

96.1 mm x 60.6 mm x 20.7 mm

Weight

100g (no battery)

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• Camera Default Setting

Camera Mode Description Default

Still Image Mode Scene Mode Auto

Drive Mode Off

AF Area Wide

AF Lamp Auto

Sharpness Normal

Saturation Normal

Contrast Normal

Digital Zoom Intelligent Zoom

Date Stamp Off

Auto Review On

Setup Mode Sounds Sound 1

Power Save 1min

LCD Save On

Date & Time YY/MM/DD

Language English

File Numbering Series

TV Out NTSC

LCD Brightness Normal

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Playback Mode Slide Show Start

Delete Single

Protect Single

Red-eye Correction Start

Voice Memo Start

Color Mode Normal

Trim 8M

Resize 8M

Startup Image System

DPOF Single

Radial Blur Cancel

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