Polaroid T730 User Manual

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that

may cause undesired operation.

Note:

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, 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:

J Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna J Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver J Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to

which the receiver is connected

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

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION

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respective owners.

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Notice:

1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.

4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

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Safety Instructions

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

WARNING

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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CAUTION

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

J Use only the specified battery (3.7V). J Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can

shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

J When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that

has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

J The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or

the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

J The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and

not a malfunction.

J If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera

to prevent leakage or corrosion.

J If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery

power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

J Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state. J Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. J Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions. J We recommend the battery should be charged for at least 8 hours before

using the first time.

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CONTENTS

7 INTRODUCTION

7 Overview 8 Package Contents

9 GETTING TO KNOW

THECAMERA

9 Front View 10 Rear View 12 LCD Monitor Icons

14 GETTING STARTED

14 Attaching the Camera Strap 14 Inserting and Removing the

Battery 15 Charging the Battery 16 Inserting and Removing the

SD Memory Card (Optional

Accessory) 17 Setting the Date and Time 18 Formatting the SD Memory Card

or Internal Memory 19 Setting Image Resolution and

Quality

21 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

21 [ ] Capture Mode 22 Recording Voice Memos 23 Using the Digital Zoom 24 Setting the Flash 25 Setting the Focus 26 Setting the Self-timer 27 Exposure Compensation/

Backlight Correction 28 Setting the Scene Mode 30 Setting the Panorama Mode 31 [ ] Video Mode

32 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE

32 Playing Back Still Images 33 Playing Back Video Clips 33 Playing Back Still Images/

Video Clips on a TV 34 Attaching Voice Memos

34 Slideshow Display 35 Zoom Playback 36 Protecting Images 38 DPOF Settings 40 Resizing an Image

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41 Erasing Images

43 MENU OPTIONS

43 Capture Menu (Capture) 45 Capture Menu (Function) 47 Video Menu (Capture) 48 Video Menu (Function) 49 Playback Menu 50 Setup Menu (In Photography

Mode)

51 Setup Menu (In Playback

Mode)

52 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE

COMPLIANT PRINTER

54 TRANSFERRING RECORDED

IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

54 Connecting the Camera to Your

Computer

55 Downloading Images and Video

Files

56 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA

56 Install the PC Camera Driver 5 7 Connect the Camera to Your

Computer

57 Run Your Application Software (i.

e. Windows NetMeeting)

5 8 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

58 Installing Photo Explorer

58 Installing Photo Express

59 Installing Cool 360

60 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

61 TROUBLESHOOTING

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new Polaroid digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 7.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3072 x 2304 pixels.

Other features provided by the camera include the following: LCD monitor - 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels) monitor makes

it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have captured.

Recording media - 32 MB internal memory (approx. 27 MB for image storage).

External memory supports SD memory card from 32 MB up to 1 GB.

Optical zoom - 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-

angle images.

Digital zoom - 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography

of up to 12 times; 4x playback captured images to enlarge a selected portion of an image.

Voice memo - A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at

photography mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the images.

Thumbnail display - Display in sets of nine images on the LCD monitor for

easier and quicker selection of images.

Scene mode - Simply select the scene mode that suits specific shooting

conditions and subjects. This lets you shoot for the results you desire without complicated settings.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.

Common Product Components:

J Digital camera J User’s manual J Software CD-ROM J USB cable J AV cable J Camera strap J Camera pouch J AC power adapter J Adapter (for “DC Jack to mini USB cable”) J Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

Common (Optional) Accessories:

J SD memory card

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front View

# Name Description

1. Shutter button

2. POWER button Turns the camera's power on and off.

3. Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until image is captured.

4. Flash Provides flash illumination.

5. Lens

6. Microphone Records audio clips.

Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed halfway down, and capture the image when pressed all the way down.

3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide angle images.

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Rear View

1 2 3

6 7 8

# Name Description

1. LCD monitor

Mode switch Sets the camera mode.

Capture mode Selects this when capturing still images.

2. Video mode Selects this when recording video clips.

Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.

3. Display button Changes the information displayed on the LCD monitor.

4. Status LED Displays the camera current state.

Zoom in button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.

Zoom out button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.

6. MENU button Toggles OSD menu on and off.

7. Erase button Allows you to erase the image.

8. Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio.

9. SET /Direction button

10. PC/AV terminal

11. Strap holder Camera strap attachment.

12. Battery / SD memory Allows access to the battery and insert or remove the

card cover memory card.

13. Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting.

Provides menu information to operate the camera, and previews the image before capturing it and review it afterwards.

Allows you to scroll through menus and image, and SET selects your choices. Allows you to connect an AC power adapter via adapter,

a USB cable or an A/V cable to the camera.

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SET /Direction button

# Name Description

1.  button Scrolls upwards.

Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.

2.  button Scrolls right.

Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.

3.  button Scrolls downwards.

Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the

4.  button Scrolls left.

Exposure Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation /

backlight correction on backlight compensation and off. / Backlight correction button

5. SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting.

desired self-timer mode.

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LCD Monitor Icons

Capture mode [ ]

1. Zoom status

2. Voice memo

3. Remaining battery status

] Full battery power

[ [

] Medium battery power ] Low battery power

[

] No battery power

[

4. Flash mode

[ Blank]Auto Flash

] Red-eye Reduction

[ [

] Forced Flash

] Flash Off

[

] Histogram

5. [

6. Focus area (When the shutter

button is pressed halfway)

7. Capture mode

[Blank] Single

] Continuous

[ [ AEB] Auto Exposure Bracketing

8. Image size ] 3072 x 2304

[

] 2560 x 1920

[ [

] 1600 x 1200 ] 640 x 480

[

9. Number of images remaining

10. Quality

] Fine

[

] Standard

[ [

] Economy

11. Date and time

12. Self-timer icon

10s] 10 sec.

[

2s ] 2 sec.

[

10+2s ] 10+2 sec.

[

13. Unsteady hold warning icon (use of flash recommended)

14. [ ] Exposure compensation ] Backlight correction

[

15. Metering

[Blank] Average

] Spot

[

J Each press of the button switches the sequence of OSD full

display, OSD full with Histogram to OSD display off.

16. White balance [Blank] Auto

] Incandescent

[ [

] Fluorescent 1

] Fluorescent 2

[

] Day Light

[ [

] Cloudy ] Manual

[

17. Focus mode [Blank] Auto focus

] Macro

[

] Infinity

[

18. Scene mode

[

] Program AE

] Panorama

[

] Portrait Man

[ [

] Portrait Lady ] Landscape

[

] Sport

[ [

] Night Portrait

] Night Scene

[

] Candlelight

[ [

] Firework

[ TEXT ] Text

] Sunset

[ [

] Sunrise

] Splash Water

[

] Flow Water

[ [

] Sepia ] Monochrome

[

] Snow

[ [

] Beach

] Pets

[

] User Setting

[

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Video mode [ ]

1. [ ] Video mode

2. Zoom status

3. Remaining battery status

4. Image size

5. Elapsed time (minutes:seconds)

6. Quality

7. Recording indicator

8. Self-timer icon

9. Focus icon

Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback

1. Playback mode icon

2. File number

3. Folder number

4. Protect icon

5. Voice memo

6. DPOF icon

Playback mode [ ]-Video playback

1. Video status bar

2. Elapsed time

3. File number

4. Folder number

5. Protect icon

6. Video mode

7. Playback mode

8. Sound off icon (When the  button is pressed

during video playback.)

9. Total recorded time

Total 0:10

10S

07:30

Play

0:06

100-0011

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.

Inserting and Removing the Battery

We highly recommend using the provided rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) with this. Fully charge the battery before using the camera the first time.

Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the rear side of the camera, and then insert the battery.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/SD memory card cover and release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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Charging the Battery

Using the AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting.

1. Connect one end of the adapter to the end of the AC power adapter.

J The camera need to be power off when

charging the battery.

2. Insert the other end of the adapter to the PC/AV terminal on the camera.

3. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.

J The status LED turns green when charging

is started and lights off when charging is completed. The LED turns red when a charging error has occurred or no battery is inserted inside the camera.

J It is recommended to fully discharge the

battery before recharging.

J Charging time varies according to the

ambient temperature and the status of battery.

J This camera must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage caused

by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

J Always make sure that the camera is off before removing the battery. J The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after

being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

J When using the camera in cold conditions, keep the camera and battery

warm by storing it in a warm place such as an interior pocket between shots.

J If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the battery

power will not be disconnected.

J If you remove the battery, you have to insert the battery within 2 hours in

order to make sure that the date and time will not be reset.

J When charging the battery, do not place the camera in a high temperature

condition in direct sunshine or a heat source.

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Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 32 MB of internal memory (approx. 27 MB for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using a Polaroid SD memory card so that you can store more files.

Inserting the SD memory card

1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the SD memory card in the correct orientation shown.

J Hold the SD memory card with its front

side of the SD memory card (printed arrow) facing the rear side of the camera, and insert the card as far as it can go.

3. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.

Removing the SD memory card

Open the battery/SD memory card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD memory card and it will eject.

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J To prevent valuable data from being

accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.

J To save, edit or erase data on an SD

memory card, you must unlock the card.

J Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it.

Setting the Date and Time

SET:Adj.

Capture

20 : 00

2006 / 01 / 01

Date/Time

SET:Enter

The date/time needs to be set if/when:

Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time.

When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu

with the button.

3. Select [Date/Time] with the  /  buttons and

press the SET button.

The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the item’s field with the  /  buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the  /  buttons.

The date and time is set in the order year-

month-day-hour-minute.

The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

5. After confirming all settings are correct, press the

SET button.

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Formatting the SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

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

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu

Format

Play

MENU:Exit

SET:Adj.

SET:Enter

with  button.

3. Select [Format] with the  /  buttons, then press

the SET button.

4. Select [Execute] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press

the SET button.

J To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD memory card into the

camera. Otherwise, you will format the SD memory card.

J Formatting the SD memory card also erases the protected images. All data

other than images are also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure that all the images are unnecessary.

J Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later

time.

J An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality

Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.

Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large file sizes. Therefore, few images will take up a lot of memory space.

High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space

and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

2. Press the MENU button.

J [Capture] menu is displayed.

3. Select [Size] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

4. Select the desired setting with the  / 

buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Select [Quality] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

6. Select the desired setting with the  / 

buttons, and press the SET button.

7. To exit from the menu, press the MENU

button.

Capture

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

[ ] Mode

Capture

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

[ ] Mode

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Possible number of shots (still image)

The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD memory card.

Size

3072 x 2304

2560 x 1920

1600 x 1200

640 x 480

Quality

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

Internal

Memory

111

SD memory card capacity

64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB

32MB

135

188

118

242

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

Size

640 x 480

Quality

Fine

Standard

Fine

Standard

Internal

Memory

0:12

0:14

0:41

0:46

32MB

0:13

0:15

0:44

0:50

SD memory card capacity

64MB

128MB

0:29

0:59

0:32

1:06

1:31

3:05

1:44

3:31

110

151

272

381

489

126

119

163

141

221

304

547

766

984

256MB

2:01

2:14

6:13

7:05

108

181

254

152

239

326

283

443

610

1098

1536

1973

512MB

4:04

4:31

12:30

14:15320 x 240

1GB

218

363

509

305

480

654

567

887

1222

2199

3067

3951

1GB

8:10

9:05

25:04

28:33

* If your memory card is not high speed write (over 2MB/Sec for random write), it may

cause video clip auto stop or unexpected results. Your camera has to be set to QVGA size and normal quality to prevent this problem if you want to use slow speed memory card.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

[ ] Capture Mode

Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.

1. Press the POWER button to turn the power

on.

J The status LED lights green and the

camera is initiated.

J When the power is turned on, the camera

will start in the mode that was set.

J If the power is turned on at [ ] or [ ]

mode, the lens will extend forward and it is ready for shooting. If the mode switch is set to [ ], the lens barrel will retract into the camera body after 30 seconds.

J If the power is turned on at [ ] mode,

the lens will remain closed.

2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.

J Pressing the button zooms in on the

subject enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.

J Pressing the button provides a wider

angle image.

4. Press the shutter button.

J Pressing the shutter button down halfway

automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure; pressing the shutter button down fully captures the images.

J The focus area frame turns blue when the

camera is in focus and the exposure is calculated.

J When the focus or exposure is not suitable,

the frame of the focus area turns yellow.

J If the photographic preview is set to “On”,

the captured image will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the SD memory card.

Press down halfway

Press down fully

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Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo can be recorded up to 30 seconds for a still image after the image is captured.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button, and select the

[Function] menu with the  button.

J [Function] menu is displayed.

3. Select [Voice Memo] with the  /  buttons,

and press the SET button.

4. Select [On] with the  /  buttons, and press

the SET button.

5. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu.

J [ ] icon is displayed on the screen.

6. Compose the image; press the shutter button down halfway; press it down fully to capture your image.

J [VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen immediately, and the voice

memo recording starts.

7. Press the shutter button again during recording to stop the recording or wait for 30 seconds.

J [VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end. J A [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice

memo.

J Voice memo is only available in [Single] capture mode. J Voice memo is automatically turned off in [Off], [Continuous] or

[AEB] capture modes.

Capture

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

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Using the Digital Zoom

Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

2. To enable the digital zoom: a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Function] with the  /  buttons. c. Select [Digital Zoom] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button. d. Select [On] with the  /  buttons again, and press the SET button. e. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu screen. f. To activate the digital zoom, press and hold the button completely until the

image on the LCD monitor expands.

Optical zoom 1X to 3X

Digital zoom 1X to 4X

3. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.

J The zoom setting is automatically cancelled by either turning the camera

off or the activation of the Auto Off function.

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Setting the Flash

Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the

photographic conditions.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash

mode.

The available flash settings in different photography modes:

Flash mode Description

[ Blank ] Auto Flash The flash fires automatically to suit most photographic conditions.

Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to capture natural-looking images of people

[ ] Red-eye Reduction

[ ] Flash Always

[ ] Flash Off

and animals in low-light conditions. When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon may be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the camera or get as close to the camera as possible. In this mode, the flash always fires. Use this mode for photographing under artificial light such as backlighting. Use this mode when capturing images using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, or when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.

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Setting the Focus

Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, [ ] macro

or [ ] infinity.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

2. Toggle the button to select the desired focus

mode.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:

Focus mode Description

Selects this when you want to leave the settings up to the

[ Blank]Auto Focus

[ ] Macro

[ ] Infinity

camera so that you can capture images without paying

attention to settings. Approximately 50 cm (1.6 ft) to infinity (both Wide and Tele).

Selects this when you want to capture a close up image. Wide (zoom off) : Approximately 6 cm (2.4 inches) to infinity. Tele (at optical zoom 3x) : Approximately 35 cm (1.1 ft) to infinity.

Selects this when you want to capture images of subjects at

a distance of infinity.

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Setting the Self-timer

This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

2. Toggle the button to select the setting.

For the [ ] mode. OFF [ 10s] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec.

[ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.

For the [ ] mode. OFF [ 10s ] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec.

3. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, when you are ready to take your picture press it down fully.

The self-timer LED flashes and the image is captured after the preset time has elapsed. The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor.

To cancel the self-timer during operation, press the shutter button halfway.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:

Self-timer mode Description

[ 10s] 10 sec.

[ 2s] 2 sec.

[ 10+2s]10+2 sec.

The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed. One image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, and another image iscaptured again

after 2 seconds. This is convenient when capturing group

images in succession.

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Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

Images can be captured with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen. Exposure can be set in 0.3 EV units.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and press the button.

Each press of the button displays the setting in this order [Blank], [ ] Backlight

Correction, and [ ] Exposure Compensation. The exposure compensation value adjustment may only be made when the blue text appears.

2. Set the exposure value with the / buttons.

Press the button to increase the value. Press the button to decrease the value. The setting range of the exposure compensation is as follows.

-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2.0 Press the button to confirm the setting. The larger the value, the brighter the image. The smaller the value, the darker the image. The set value is displayed on the screen.

Effective Subjects and Set Values

+ (positive) compensation * Printed matter comprising black text on white paper * Back lit scenes * Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes * When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen

- (negative) compensation * People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background * Printed matter comprising white text on black paper * Weak reflecting bodies such as grass, trees or darkish leaves

Backlight correction (fixed EV at +1.3) * When the background is bright and the subject is dark. * When subjects (people) have the sun to their backs.

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Setting the Scene Mode

By simply selecting one of the following 21 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the  / buttons, and press the SET button. c. Select the desired scene mode with the  / buttons, and press the SET

button.

2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, and press it down fully to take your picture.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode:

Scene mode Description

[ P ] Program AE Select this mode to capture images without having to set

special functions or manual adjustments.

This useful mode also allows you to make changes

[ ] Panorama Select this mode to take a series of shots then stitch them

[ ] Portrait Man Select this mode when you want to capture an image that

[ ] Portrait Lady Select this mode when you want to capture an image that

[ ] Landscape Select this mode when you want to capture landscape images

[ ] Sport Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. [ ] Night Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture people in an

[ ] Night Scene Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such

[ ] Candlelight Select this mode when you want to capture images of candlelit

[ ] Firework Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly

on camera settings to suit the photographic conditions.

together with software to make a single image.

makes a man stands out against a defocused (blurred) background.

makes a lady stands out against a defocused (blurred) background.

with bright color.

evening or night scene background.

as night views.

scene, without spoiling the atmosphere.

with optimal exposure. The shutter speed becomes slower; a tripod is recommended.

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Scene mode Description

[TEXT] Text Select this mode when you want to capture an image that

contains black and white subjects like printed documents.

[ ] Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture images of a

[ ] Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture images of sunrise

[ ] Splash Water Select this mode when you want to capture images of splashing

[ ] Flow Water Select this mode when you want to capture the soft flowing

[ ] Sepia Select this mode when you want to capture a sepia image.

[ ] Monochrome Select this mode when you want to capture a black & white

[ ] Snow Select this mode when you want to capture clear snow scenes

[ ] Beach Select this mode when you want to capture bright beach scenes

[ ] Pets Select this mode when you want to capture your pets. Shoot

[ ] User Setting This mode allows you manually set the setting parameters and

beautiful sunset shot that vividly captures beautiful red colors.

scene. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene.

water.

water. Shutter speed is automatically slowed down while maintaining proper exposure, which produces an image with the water blurred into smooth flowing lines along with a sharply

focused background.

image.

without darkened subjects and bluish tint.

and sunlit water surfaces.

from the eye level of your pets.

all these settings will be memorized.

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Setting the Panorama Mode

This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single image. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Select [Scene Mode] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

4. Select [Panorama] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Press the MENU button.

6. Select the photographic direction with the  /  buttons.

7. Shoot the first image.

J The next image appears beside the previous image.

8. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the next image.

9. Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence.

10. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button or switch to another mode after the last image has been recorded.

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[ ] Video Mode

This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. You can select audio to be recorded or not.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Compose the image.

3. Press the shutter button.

J The recording of the video clip will start. J Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video

clip.

J The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image

to be recorded.

J Zoom function cannot be used during video recording.

J When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used. J If the access speed of your SD memory card is not enough for recording

video clips in the currently selected quality, a warning icon [ ] will appear, and the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video quality lower than the current one.

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[ ] PLAYBACK MODE

Playing Back Still Images

You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

J The last image appears on the screen.

2. The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the

 /  buttons.

J To view the previous image, press the  button. J To view the next image, press the  button. J Pressing the  /  buttons during image

playback will result in a 90 degree rotated display.

J The  button rotates the image counterclockwise

and displays it, whereas the  button rotates the image clockwise and displays it. A press of the button opposite to the direction in which the image was rotated will return the image to the normal display.

J Press the button to view the images in

the thumbnail display. Images that have been selected with the  /  /  / 

buttons will be indicated by a yellow frame. Press the SET button to display the selected image is displayed at its regular size.

Image Display Information

You can switch the state of the information display by pressing the button when playing back images. Each press of the button switches the information display state in the following order:

100-0001

ISO200

3072 x 2304

J [ ] icon is displayed with the video data. Video clips cannot be rotated. J A [ ] icon is displayed with images which have an audio memo recorded. J Press the SET button to playback the voice memo data.

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Playing Back Video Clips

You can play back video clips recorded on the LCD monitor. You can also play back sound if you recording with the audio.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

J The last image appears on the screen.

2. Select the desired video clip with the  /  buttons.

3. Press the SET button.

J A press of the  /  buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast

reverse play.

J To stop video playback, press the  button.

This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.

J To pause video playback, press the SET button.

This pauses video playback. To cancel pause, press the SET button again.

J Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV

You can also 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. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the PC/ AV terminal of the camera.

3. Connect the other end to the A/V input socket of the TV set.

4. Turn the TV and camera on.

5. Play back the still images/video clips.

J The method of operation is the same as

playing back still images and video clips on the camera.

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Attaching Voice Memos

A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

J The last image appears on the screen.

2. Select the image that you want to attach the voice memo with the  /  buttons.

3. Press the shutter button.

J [VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen and recording starts.

4. To stop recording voice memo during recording, press the shutter button again.

J [VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end. A [ ] icon

is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo.

Playing back voice memo

A press of the SET button displays [VOICE PLAYBACK] and plays back the voice memo.

J Voice memo is only available for still images.

Slideshow Display

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

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button.

J The playback menu is displayed.

3. Select [Slide Show] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

4. Select the desired interval time with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J The slideshow starts.

5. To stop the slide show during playback, press the SET button.

J The image is displayed on screen when you press the SET button.

Play

MENU:Exit

SET:Adj.

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J The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show. J All still images in the folder are automatically played back.

Zoom Playback

This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the  /  buttons to select the image

you want to enlarge.

J You can also select the image you want

to enlarge from the thumbnail display.

3. Adjust the zoom ratio with the / buttons.

J Pressing the button enlarges the image. J To return to normal magnification, press

the button.

J The magnification factor is displayed on

the LCD monitor.

J The image is displayed enlarged, and a

blue frame and yellow frame are displayed on the LCD monitor.

J The blue frame indicates the entire image, while the yellow frame shows the

location of the currently enlarged area.

4. Press the  /  /  /  buttons to select the area to enlarge.

5. To return to regular display, toggle the button until the regular display appears on the screen.

J The range of magnification factor is from 1x to 4x in 0.5x increments.

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Protecting Images

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

Protecting Images

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Select the image that you want to protect

with the  /  buttons.

3. Press the MENU button.

J The playback menu is displayed.

4. Select [Protect] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

5. Select [Single] or [All] with the  /  buttons,

and press the SET button.

6. Select [Set] with the  /  buttons, and press

the SET button.

J Protection is applied to the image and

the camera returns to the playback mode.

J The protect icon [ ] is displayed with

protected images. When [All] has been selected, [ ] is displayed with all the images.

Play

MENU:Exit

Play

MENU:Exit

Play

SET:Adj.

SET:Enter

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MENU:Exit

SET:Enter

Canceling the Protection

To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove

the image protection.

1. Select [Protect] with the  /  buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button.

2. Select [Single] or [All] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the

playback mode.

Protecting multiple images simultaneously

1. Select [Protect] with the  /  buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button.

2. Select [Select] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J The images are displayed in the thumbnail display.

3. Select the image you want to protect with the  /  /  /  buttons, and press the

button.

J The protect icon [ ] is displayed with protected images. Selecting a protected

image and pressing the button again will cancel the protection. This procedure is repeated to select multiple images.

4. Press the SET button.

J Protection and cancellation the protection are executed and the camera returns

to playback mode.

J Formatting an SD memory card overrides protection, and erases all

images regardless of their protected status.

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DPOF Settings

Play

SET:Enter

MENU:Exit

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

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with

the  /  buttons.

3. Press the MENU button.

J The playback menu is displayed.

Play

4. Select [DPOF] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

J The DPOF setting screen is displayed.

5. Select [Single] or [All] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

J [Single]: Sets DPOF for each individual

image.

J [All]: Sets DPOF for all images at

once.

6. Select [Print Num] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

J This displays the number of prints setting

screen.

7. Set the number of prints with the  / 

buttons, and press the SET button.

J You can set up to 9 prints for each image.

8. Select [Date Print] with the  /  buttons,

and press the SET button.

J The date setting screen appears.

MENU:Exit

Play

MENU:Exit

SET:Adj.

SET:Enter

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9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

100-0008

J [On]: The date of the image will also be printed. J [Off]: The date of the image will not be printed.

10. Select [Print Enable] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

11.Select [Execute] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is

finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.

J The DPOF icon [ ] is displayed on each

image that has set up DPOF settings.

J The date that is printed on the image is the date set on the camera. To print

the correct date on the image, set the date on the camera before you

capture the image. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date

and Time” for further details.

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Resizing an Image

Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to the smaller size is available.

The following images cannot be resized:

J Image size (640 x 480) J Image captured with other camera J Protected images J Video clips J Images cannot be resized when the SD memory card is write protected

1. Select the image that you want to resize.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Select [Resize] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

4. Select the image size that you want to change

with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J To quit resizing, press the MENU button. J When resizing ends, the screen returns to playback mode.

J It is possible to reduce the size of an image. It is not possible to increase

the size of an image, or to restore size after it has been decreased.

Play

MENU:Exit

SET:Adj.

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Erasing Images

Erasing in the Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function)

The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

2. Press the button.

J The last image and quick delete menu

appear on the screen.

3. Select [Execute] with the  /  buttons.

4. Press the SET button to confirm the deletion.

J To not delete, select [Cancel], and press

the SET button.

Delete

MENU:Exit

Erasing at Playback Mode

Erasing single image / Erasing all images

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

J The last image will be displayed on the

Delete

screen.

2. Select the image you want to erase with the  /  buttons.

3. Press the button.

J The deletion menu will be displayed.

MENU:Exit

4. Select [Single] or [All] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J [Single]: Erases the selected image or the last image. J [All]: Erases all of the images except for the protected images. J [Select]: Erases a number of selected images.

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5. Select [Execute] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button.

J Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For

example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image.

Erasing selected images

This erases a number of selected images.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the button.

J The deletion menu will be displayed.

Delete

3. Select [Select] with the  /  buttons, and

press the SET button.

J The images are displayed in the thumbnail

display.

MENU:Exit

4. Select the image you want to erase with the

 /  /  /  buttons, and press the button.

J The [ ] icon will be displayed. One more

press of the erase button will cancel the operation. Repeat this procedure and select all the images that you want to erase.

5. Press the SET button.

SET:Enter

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MENU OPTIONS

Capture Menu (Capture)

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button.

J [Capture] menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Capture

Scene Mode

Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Scene Mode” for further details.

Capture

Size

This sets the size of the image that will be captured. *[ ] 3072 x 2304 *[ ] 2560 x 1920 *[ ] 1600 x 1200 *[ ] 640 x 480

Quality

This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. *[ ] Fine *[ ] Standard *[ ] Economy

Sharpness

This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured.

* Hard / Normal / Soft

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

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Saturation

This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured. * High / Normal / Low

White Balance

This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye. * [ Blank ] Auto *[ ] Incandescent *[ 1 ] Fluorescent 1 *[ 2 ] Fluorescent 2 *[ ] Day Light *[ ] Cloudy *[ ] Manual

Manual WB

This manually sets the white balance and stores it. Use of this is convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match. Before selecting [Execute] determine the subject (such as a white paper) that will be used to set the white balance.

Cancel / Execute

ISO

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

* 50 / 100 / 200 / 400 / Auto

Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

[Blank] Average: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater

[ ] Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured,

weight to the subject matter at the center.

and

the exposure is calculated.

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Capture Menu (Function)

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the  button.

J [Function] menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Capture Mode

This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images. *[Blank] Single: Captures an image at a time. *[ ] Continuous: Permits continuous photography of 3 images max. *[AEB] AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard

exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation.

J In [Continuous] and [AEB] capture mode, the voice memo is

automatically fixed at [Off].

Voice Memo

Refer to section in this manual titled “Recording Voice Memos” for further details.

* On / Off

Capture

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

LCD Bright.

Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the  button and darker with the  button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.

J When [Voice Memo] is set to [On], the preview setting is also fixed at

[On].

Capture

LCD Bright.

MENU:Exit

SET:Enter

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Digital Zoom

This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off

Preview

This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured. * On / Off

J When [Preview] is set to [Off], [Voice Memo] setting is also fixed at

[Off].

Date Print

The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. * On / Off

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Video Menu (Capture)

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button.

J [Capture] menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Size

This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured. *[ ] 640 x 480 *[ ] 320 x 240

Quality

This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the video clip is captured. *[ ] Fine *[ ] Standard

Color

This sets the color of the video clip that will be captured. * Normal / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome

Capture

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

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Video Menu (Function)

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button, and select the

[Function] menu with the  button.

J [Function] menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired [Function] option item with

the  /  buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the  / 

buttons, and press the SET button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Audio

This sets whether or not to record audio at the time of video recording. * On / Off

LCD Bright.

Refer to section in this manual titled “LCD Bright.” in Capture Menu (Function) for further details.

Digital Zoom

Refer to section in this manual titled “Digital Zoom” in Capture Menu (Function) for further details.

Capture

SET:Adj.MENU:Exit

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Playback Menu

In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button.

J The playback menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired option item with the  / 

buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the  / 

buttons, and press the SET button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Slide Show

Refer to section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.

DPOF

Refer to section in this manual titled “DPOF Settings” for further details.

Protect

Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.

LCD Bright.

Refer to section in this manual titled “LCD Bright.” in Capture Menu (Function) for further details.

Resize

Refer to section in this manual titled “Resizing an Image” for further details.

Play

MENU:Exit

SET:Adj.

Quality

Changes the quality (compression rate) of a recorded image. Compresses images down to half of their size or more, overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to the lower quality level is available.

Copy to Card

Allows you to copy your files from the digital still camera’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory. * Cancel / Execute

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Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

Set your camera’s operating environment.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

2. Press the MENU button, and select the

[Setup] menu with the  button.

J [Setup] menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with

the  /  buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the  / 

buttons, and press the SET button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Beep

This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera button. * On / Off

Fr. No. Reset

This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. * Cancel / Execute

Auto Off

If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear. * 1 Min. / 2 Min. / 3 Min. / Off

Date/Time

Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.

Sys. Reset

This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * Cancel / Execute

Language

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

monitor.

Capture

MENU:Exit

SET:Adj.

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Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button, and select the

[Setup] menu with the  button.

J [Setup] menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with

the  /  buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the  / 

buttons, and press the SET button.

5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

Beep

Refer to section in this manual titled “Beep” in Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) for further details.

Format

Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

Fr. No. Reset

Refer to section in this manual titled “Fr. No. Reset” in Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) for further details.

Card Info.

This displays the free capacity of the SD memory card.

System Info.

This displays the firmware version of the camera.

Language

Refer to section in this manual titled “Language” in Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) for further details.

Video Output

This sets video output system of the video equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. * NTSC / PAL

Play

MENU:Exit

SET:Adj.

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CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER

If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.

Connecting the camera to the printer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC/AV terminal of the camera.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer.

3. Turn on your camera.

J The [USB] screen appears.

4. Select [Printer] with the  /  buttons, and press the

SET button.

Printing images

When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer, the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.

1. Select the item you want to configure with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J [Images]: Select whether you want to print specific

J [Date Print]: According to the printer type, select

J [Paper Size]: Select the desired paper size according

J [Layout]: Select the desired printing layout

J [Print]: After all settings are configured, select

2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select [Select], [All] or [DPOF] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

J [Select]: Select to print one specific image. J [All]: Select to print all images. J [DPOF]: Select to print images with DPOF settings. J [Exit]: Exit from Images option.

image or all images. You may also select printing number for specific image.

whether you want to print the image with date imprint or not.

to the printer type.

according to the printer type.

this item to start printing.

USB

SET:Enter

PictBridge

SET:Enter

Images

SET:Enter

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3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the

PRINTING

figure shown on the right hand side will appear.

J Select the image that you want to print with

the  /  buttons.

J Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the  / 

buttons.

J After selecting the desired image and printing

number, press the SET button to confirm.

Select

SET:Enter105-0003

4. Select [Exit] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Select [Print] with the  /  buttons, and press the SET button to start printing.

6. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appears.

J The [COMPLETE] will be displayed temporarily,

reminding you that the printing procedure is finished.

J If a print error is detected, the [PRINT ERROR]

will be displayed.

Images

SET:Enter

PictBridge

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TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

System Requirements

Windows Macintosh

J Pentium III 600 MHz or higher J PowerPC G3/G4 J Windows 2000/XP J OS 9.0 or later J 64MB RAM J 64MB RAM J 128MB hard disk space J 128MB hard disk space J CD-ROM drive J CD-ROM drive J Available USB port J Available USB port

Connecting the Camera to Your Computer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC/AV terminal of the camera.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

3. Turn on your camera.

J The [USB] screen appears.

4. Select [PC] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

5. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”.

6. Look for a new “Removable disk” icon. This “Removable disk” is actually the memory card in your camera. Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.

7. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.

8. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.

J Your recorded images and video clips will

be inside these folders.

J Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and

video files to a folder on your computer.

USB

SET:Enter

Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on our desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.

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Downloading Images and Video Files

When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.

Windows

Open the “removable disk” and subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the images that you want, and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the camera to a desired location.

Macintosh

Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop from the camera to the desired destination.

J Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly

recommended).

J Video playback application is not included with the package. Make

sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer.

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USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family.

Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the camera.

This mode is not supported for Mac.

General system requirements for videoconference

To use the camera for videoconference, your computer system must include:

Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection

Install the PC Camera Driver

The PC-camera driver included on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click "Install PC-Cam driver". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

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Connect the Camera to Your Computer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the PC/ AV terminal on the camera.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

3. Turn on your camera.

The [USB] screen appears.

4. Select [PC Camera] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod.

USB

SET:Enter

Run Your Application Software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconference:

1. Go to Start => Programs => Accessories => Communications => NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program.

2. Click the Start Video button to view live video.

3. Click the Place Call button.

4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are

calling.

5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting

running and be willing to accept your call to start the videoconference.

The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.

For more information about the operation of videoconference application

software, refer to its respective help documentation.

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing Photo Explorer

Ulead

Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify

and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. It is an indispensable all-in-one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media.

To install Photo Explorer:

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “INSTALL PHOTO EXPLORER 8.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

Installing Photo Express

Ulead® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The stepby-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more. Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effects. Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects. Share results with family and friends via e-mail and multiple print options.

To install Photo Express:

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “INSTALL PHOTO EXPRESS 5.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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Installing Cool 360

Ulead® COOL 360™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform a series of photos into 360o or wide-angle panoramic scenes for an immersive viewing experience. COOL 360’s intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver greatlooking panoramas fast while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results. Share finished panoramas via email, create Web pages or insert them into documents and presentations.

To install Cool 360:

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “INSTALL Cool 360 SE”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

J For more information about the operation of the application software,

refer to its respective help documentation.

J For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the

application software in “Administrator” mode.

J The application software are not supported on the Mac.

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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Image sensor 1 - 2.5" CCD sensor (7.0 megapixels)

Image resolution

LCD monitor 2.5” full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels) Recording media 32 MB internal memory (approx. 27 MB for image

Compression format JPEG File format DCF, EXIF 2.2, DPOF, AVI

Lens

Focus range

Shutter speed 1/2 – 1/2000 sec.

Digital zoom

Flash effective range 0.5m – 2.4m (Wide) Terminal USB/AV/DC-IN (3 in 1 terminal)

Power supply

Dimension Approx. 88.5 x 55 x 19.1mm (without protruding parts) Weight Approx. 110g (without battery and SD memory card)

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

<Still image> 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 <Video clip> 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)

storage) Supports SD memory card (from 32 MB up to 1 GB)

(optional)

3x optical zoom lens Aperture range: 2.8(W) – 4.8(T) Focal length: 5.8mm – 17.4mm (equivalent to 34mm – 102mm on a 35mm camera) Standard: Approx. 50cm to infinity (1.6 ft. to infinity) Macro: Approx. 6cm to infinity (2.4 inch to infinity) (Wide) Approx. 35cm to infinity (1.1 ft to infinity) (Tele)

4x (Capture mode) 4x (Playback mode)

Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (3.7V) AC power adapter

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.

Power Supply

Symptom

The power does not come on.

The battery runs out quickly.

The battery or camera feels warm.

Shooting

Symptom

Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot.

Images do not appear on the LCD monitor.

Although it is set to auto focus, it does not focus.

Cause

The battery in not inserted. The battery is exhausted. The battery is not fully charged.

The battery is not used for an extended period of time after charged.

Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.

Cause

The power is not on. The shutter button is not pressed all the way down. The memory card does not have any free capacity. The flash is charging.

The memory card is unrecognized by the camera.

The memory card is writeprotected. The power is not on.

LCD monitor is dark.

The lens is dirty.

The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range.

Solution

Insert the battery correctly. Recharge the battery. Fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime.

Solution

Turn the power on. Press the shutter button all the way down. Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files. Wait until the status LED off. Format the memory card in this camera before its first use or when it was used other than this camera.

Remove the write-protection.

Turn the power on. Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in the menu. Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper.

Get your subject within the effective focus range.

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Playback

Symptom

Cannot playback.

The contents of memory card cannot be played back.

Files cannot be deleted.

Cannot format a memory card.

The playback image is dark though I used the flash.

Cause

It is not set to playback mode.

You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device. The file is protected. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device. The memory card is writeprotected. The memory card is writeprotected. End of memory card life. The LCD monitor is too dark.

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