PRAKTICA luxmedia 18-Z36C User Manual

Preface

About this Manual

• The contents of this manual and the bundled Basic Reference are subject to change without notice.

• Note that the example screens and product illustrations shown in this User’s Guide may differ somewhat from the screens and configuration of the actual camera.

Copyright

This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer. © Copyright 2012

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

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

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

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

Declaration of Conformity

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

Trademark Recognition

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

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

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

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

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

• Do not touch and put pressure on the camera lens.

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

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

• Do not use the flash or LED Light near a person's eyes to prevent possible eye injury.

• To prevent you from falling over or resulting in traffic accident, please do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.

• Please handle the camera strap with care, and never place the strap around the neck of an infant or child. Wrapping the strap around a neck may cause suffocation.

• Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

• To prevent the risk of fire or electric shock, do not expose this appliance to rain or moisture.

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Battery Information

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

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

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

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

• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera for a long period of time.

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

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

• Please keep the batteries out of the reach of children to prevent from swallowing batteries, which

might cause poisoning.

Using this Menu

Symbols used in this manual are explained below:

This indicates useful information when using your camera.

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

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Table of Contents

Preface ........................................................................................................ 1

About this Manual .................................................................................. 1

Safety and Handling Precautions..............................................................1

Using this Menu ..................................................................................... 2

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

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

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

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

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

Camera Buttons ..................................................................................... 9

Navigation Control................................................................................ 10

Monitor Angle ...................................................................................... 11

Getting Started........................................................................................... 12

Attach the Camera Strap....................................................................... 12

Inserting the Battery ............................................................................ 13

Camera Memory................................................................................... 14

Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card............................................. 14

Charging the Battery by USB................................................................. 15

Turning the Power On and Of f............................................................... 15

Initial Settings...................................................................................... 15

Modes................................................................................................. 16

Using the LCD monitor................................................................................ 17

LCD Monitor Layout.............................................................................. 17

Changing the LCD Monitor Display to View finder.................................... 21

Recording Images, Videos and Voices........................................................... 21

Taking Images ..................................................................................... 21

Setting the Zoom Control...................................................................... 22

Using EV Compensation........................................................................ 23

Using Flash.......................................................................................... 23

Using Self-timer ................................................................................... 24

Setting the Focus Mode ........................................................................ 24

Using the AE/AF LOCK Button................................................................ 25

Using the Delete Button........................................................................ 25

Recording Videos.................................................................................. 27

Mode dial ............................................................................................ 28

Using the Record Menu......................................................................... 36

Using the Movie Menu .......................................................................... 42

Playback .................................................................................................... 43

Viewing in Single Navigation.................................................................. 43

Viewing Thumbnails ............................................................................. 43

Zooming images................................................................................... 44

Playing Videos...................................................................................... 44

Playing Voice Memo.............................................................................. 46

Playback Menu..................................................................................... 46

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

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

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

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

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

Setting Display Mode............................................................................ 54

Setting TV Settings............................................................................... 55

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

Setting Format..................................................................................... 56

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

Auto Rotation....................................................................................... 57

Making Connections.................................................................................... 59

Connecting the Camera to a TV............................................................. 59

Connecting the Camera to a PC............................................................. 59

Connecting the Camera to a Printer....................................................... 61

Setting the Print Mode Menu................................................................. 62

Appendix.................................................................................................... 63

About Folder and File Names ................................................................. 63

Troubleshooting.......................................................................................... 63

Specifications............................................................................................. 64

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Introduction

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

System Requirements

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

For Windows:

• Windows XP/Vista/Win7

• Processor: Intel Pentium D 3.0GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon, or faster

• Memory: 2 GB or above

• HDD space: 300MB or above

• 32bit color display monitor

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh:

• Mac OS 10.3.9 ~ 10.7.2 <Mass storage>

• Memory: 1 GB or above

• Q. Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

Main Features

• 18 mega pixels resolution

• Up to 36x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom

• 3.0 inch color LCD monitor

• 128MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC/SDXC card

• Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB of SDHC card and to 64GB of SDXC card

• Easy-to-use button interface

• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility

• Slide Show to review still images

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

• USB port to transfer images and videos to your PC

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Package Contents

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

Digital camera Rechargeable battery x 1 pcs USB adapter

(The type of plug may vary

depending on the country or

region)

USB cable AV cable (optional) Neck strap

Lens cover Lens Strap AC Cord

(The type of plug may vary

depending on the country or

region) (optional)

Battery charger (optional) Camera pouch

(optional)

CD-Rom (optional) Quick Start Guide/

User Manual (optional)

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HDMI cable (optional)

Camera Views

Front View

1. Self-timer LED/ AF Assist Lamp

2. Speaker

3. Lens

Back View

4. LCD monitor

5. EVF LCD button

6. Dioptric adjustment knob

7. Viewfinder

8. Movie button

9. Command Dial

10. AE/AF LOCK button

11. Menu button

12. OK button/4-way navigation control

13. Delete button

14. Playback button

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Top View

15. Zoom dial

16. Shutter button

17. Power button

18. LED indicator light

19. Mode dial

20. Microphone

Bottom View

Right View

21. Battery/Memory card compartment

22. Tripod screw hole

23. Strap ring

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Left View

Camera Buttons

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

Button Description

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

24. Side zoom control

25. Flash button

26. Speaker

27. USB/TV/HDMI Out

Shutter Press to capture an image.

Zoom dial

Menu Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.

Delete

Mode dial

Playback Press to enable Playback mode or return Record mode.

Movie Press to start/stop recording video.

EVF LCD button

Dioptric adjustment knob

AE/AF LOCK button

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

In Playback mode, press to delete an image, or video clip. In Record mode, press Delete button to delete the last captured image directly.

There are 10 recording modes can be set. Once turning the mode dial, it enters the selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording.

Press this button to switch the display view between LCD and EVF. Once displayed on one of them, the other should be close.

Turn this knob next to the viewfinder to adjust the focus of viewfinder.

Press this button on your camera to lock focus and exposure. See "Using the AE/AF LOCK Button" on page 25 to know more about AE/AF LOCK button.

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Navigation Control

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

No. Description

1 EV/Rotate Button 2 Macro Button 3 Self-timer Button 4 Flash Button 5 OK Button

Button Description

Flash/Right

Focus/Left

EV/Rotate/Up

Self-timer/Down

1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.

2. In Playback Movie mode, press to start video playback.

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

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

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

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

1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Focus options. (AF, Macro, Super Macro, Infinity and MF)

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

3. In Playback movie mode, press to Rewind video playback.

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

1. In Photo mode and Movie mode, press to change the EV settings.

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

3. In Playback photo mode, press to rotate the image clockwise 90 degrees by each

press of the button. This feature is applicable for still images only.

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

1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Self-time options. (Off, 10 sec., 2 sec. and Double)

2. Playing video file, press to stop video playback.

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

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Monitor Angle

When taking pictures with camera at high or low angle. The monitor can be opened outward from 0° to 80° and the screen can be flipped from 0° to 135°.

• The monitor could be fixed at various angles, but it would be firmly fixed at five places as the illustration above. (Monitor: 0

• Do not operate with excessive force when changing the angle of the monitor,

°, 45° and 80°; Screen: 0° and 135°)

otherwise the connection between camera and monitor may be damaged.

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Getting Started

Attach the Camera Strap

1. Please make sure the lens cap and the cap strap are well combined.

2. Attach the lens cap to the camera strap as the illustration.

3. Follow the steps below to attach the camera strap to the camera.

Please make sure the camera strap is attached at two places.

• In order to avoid dropping the camera, attaching the strap before using the camera is recommended.

• Wrapping the strap around your neck is dangerous. Take care that children do not hang the strap around their neck.

• The cap is the protection for the lens, please be careful not to lose the lens cap.

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Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the rechargeable battery into the battery/memory card compartment. Please read "Battery Information" on page 2 before inserting/removing batteries.

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

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

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

4. Close and lock the battery/memory card compartment. In order to prevent the battery from dropping, please make sure the compartment is locked firmly.

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Camera Memory

Internal memory

Your camera is equipped with 128 MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to approximately 67 MB. If there is no memory card inserted in the memory card slot, all images and videos recorded are automatically stored in the internal memory.

External storage

Your camera supports SD cards of up to 4 GB in size. It also supports SDHC cards with a maximum capacity of 32 GB. Then also supports SDXC cards with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. If there is a storage card inserted in the memory slot, the camera automatically saves all images and videos in the external storage

card. The icon

indicates the camera is using SD card.

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

Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

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

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

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

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

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

To remove the SD/SDHC/SDXC card

5. Unlock and open the battery/memory card compartment.

6. Gently push the card until it pops out.

7. Pull out the card carefully.

• Windows 2000/XP does not support SDXC card (exFAT format). But in Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3), you can download exFAT patch update to support SDXC card.

• To use the SDXC card with Mac OS, the OS version should be 10.5 or higher.

• The memory card that is not inserted correctly may cause damage to the

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camera. Please be careful when inserting the memory card.

• To prevent children from swallowing the memory card, please keep the mem ory card out of reach of children.

Charging the Battery by USB

In other way charging the battery, you can use the USB cable to connect the camera with PC or USB adapter.

1. Connect the camera with the USB cable as shown.

2. Connect the other end with the USB adapter and plug it into a power outlet or with the USB port of PC directly for chargin

• When the battery is charging, the LED indicator flashes.

• When the battery is indicator goes off.

• When the battery is unusual charged, the LED indicator flashes rapidly.

• When the camera charges without the battery inside, the LED indicator goes off.

fully charged, the LED

• It's recommended not operating the camera when charging. Actual charging time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

• You can also charge the battery with Apple adapter. Its power output meets the standard 5V/500mA.

• When the battery is removing during charging, it will recover charging after you unplugging and replugging USB.

Turning the Power On and Off

There are two ways to turn on the camera:

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

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

To turn off the camera, press the Power button. See "Modes" on page 16 to know more about Record and Playback mode.

Initial Settings

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

Setting the Language

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

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

Setting the Date & Time

1. Press or to move through the selection.

2. Press

3. Press OK to apply.

4. If necessary, press

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

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

to close the menu.

Holding down

or keys to change the values continuously.

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Modes

Your camera has three modes:

Record Mode

This is the default mode while you turn on the camera every time. You are able to take images in this mode.

Playback mode

Press the Playback button after the camera is turned on to view and edit captured images or playback videos. The recording of voice memo attached to images is available in this mode.

Movie mode

Press the Movie button after the camera is start/stop recording video in this mode.

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Using the LCD monitor

The LCD monitor shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your image or video. The display on the LCD monitor is called the On Screen Display or OSD.

LCD Monitor Layout

Photo Mode Screen Layout

No. Item Description

1 Record Mode Indicates the current mode. 2 Flash Indicates flash settings. 3 Self-timer/Burst Indicates Self-timer settings. 4 Zoom indicator Displays zoom. 5 Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available. 6 Battery Indicates battery level. 7 Storage media Indicates current storage media in use. 8 Wind Cut Reduces wind noise during movie recording. 9 Movie size Indicates movie size.

10 Date stamp Indicates date stamp is enabled.

Indicates the light is not enough and the camera is shaking, which may

11 Shake warning

12 Stabilizer Indicates stabilizer function is enabled. 13 Histogram Graphic display of Brightness. 14 ISO Displays ISO settings. 15 Shutter speed Displays shutter speed settings. 16 Aperture value Displays aperture settings. 17 Focus area Indicates focus area. 18 AE/AF Lock Indicates AE/AF Lock is enabled. 19 EV Compensation Displays exposure compensation settings.

cause the captured image blurred. If the shake warning appears, you can still capture images. However, enable Stabilizer, flashlight or use tripod is recommended, these ways will stabilize the camera.

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20 Focus mode Indicates focus is enabled. 21 Night mode Indicates night mode is enabled. 22 White balance Displays white balance settings. 23 Face tracking Indicates face tracking is enabled. 24 Tracking AF Indicates tracking AF is enabled. 25 Metering Displays metering settings. 26 Quality Displays quality settings. 27 Refine image Indicates Refine image function is enabled. 28 Stylish Indicates Stylish function is enabled. 29 Photo size Displays photo size settings. 30 AF lamp Indicates AF lamp is enabled. 31 Exposure bracketing Displays Exposure bracketing settings. 32 Panorama Displays panorama settings. 33 Motion detection Indicates motion detection is enabled.

Movie Mode Screen Layout

Recording Layout

No. Item Description

1 Recorded time Displays recorded time. 2 Recording status Indicates recording status. 3 PIV available Indicates that you can capture screenshot without stopping movie recording. 4 AE/AF Lock Indicates AE/AF Lock is enabled.

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Playback Mode Screen Layout

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

Playback mode display of still images:

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Voice memo Indicates voice memo is attached. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file. 5 File no./Total no. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. 6 Battery Indicates battery level. 7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory.

Recording

information

Displays recording information of the file.

9 DPOF Indicates the file is marked for printing.

10 Image Size Displays the image size settings.

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Playback mode of videos:

No. Item Description

1 Playback mode Indicates playback mode. 2 Protect Indicates file is protected. 3 Video clip Indicates the file is a video. 4 Button intro Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file.

5 File no./Total no. 6 Battery Indicates battery level.

Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card.

7 Storage media Indicates used storage memory. 8 Recording date & time Displays the date and time of the video clip.

9 Video size Indicates the size of the video clip. 10 Video length Display the total length of the video clip. 11 Played time Indicates the played time of the video. 12 Playing status Displays playing status.

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Changing the LCD Monitor Display to View finder

The shooting screen, captured photos and on-screen menu can be displayed on either LCD monitor or Electronic viewfinder. Press EVF LCD button to switch the display view between LCD and EVF. Once displayed on one of them, the other should be close. It shows exactly the same display on LCD and EVF.

• The Power Save function can be also performed while using EVF.

• Turn the dioptric adjustment knob next to the viewfinder to adjust the focus of viewfinder.

Recording Images, Videos and Voices

Taking Images

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

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

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

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

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

appears, hold the camera

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Setting the Zoom Control

Using a combination of 36 times optical zoom and 5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography at up to 180 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 40 on how to setup digital zoom.

To adjusts the optical zoom:

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

2. The zoom indicator appears on the LCD monitor.

3. Yo can also rotate the Side zoom control to perform zoom.

Zoom dial

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

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

Side zoom control

1. Rotate the side zoom control up to zoom in.

2. Rotate the side zoom control down to zoom out.

To adjusts the digital zoom:

1. Activate digital zoom. See "Setting the Digital Zoom" on page 40.

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

3. Release the Zoom dial.

Optical zoom 1X to 36X Digital zoom 1X to 5X

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Using EV Compensation

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

EV/Up button • Press the EV/Up button on your camera to launch the EV

Compensation function.

• To adjust EV settings, press the

or keys or rotate the command dial to increase/decrease the value. As you adjust the settings, the LCD monitor synchronously displays the image applying the EV settings. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

• The EV setting is only available in shooting still images.

Using Flash

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

To activate Flash:

• Press the Flash/Right button on your camera to launch the Flash function.

• To select flash options, press the

or keys or rotate the command dial. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

Your camera is equipped with five flash modes:

Auto Flash. The flash fires automatically whenever e

lighting is needed.

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

red-eye effect.

Forced on. The flash fires whenever you press the

Shutter button regardless of lighting conditions.

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

xtra

Flash/Right button

• Flash function is only available in shooting still images, but not available in

Forced off. The flash is turned off.

Continuous shooting mode, HDR and Handheld night shot.

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

• The flash mode will remain at "Flash Off" if the flash does not open.

• When the flash is closed, flash mode is automatically set to flash off.

• When activating flashlight, the Flash won't pop up automatically. Please open the Flash manually by pressing the Flash button.

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Using Self-timer

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

To activate Self-timer:

• Press the Self-timer/Down button on your camera to launch the Self-timer function.

• To select Self-timer options, press the rotate the command dial. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

or keys or

Self-timer/Down button

Your camera is equipped with three Self-timer modes:

Off. Captures an image without time delay.

10 Sec. Sets a 10-second delay to capture image after

pressing the Shutter button.

2 Sec. Sets a 2-second delay to capture image after

pressing the Shutter button.

Double. Performs delay and capture twice:

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

• Performs another 2-second delay then captures the image

again.

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 Focus/Left button on your camera to launch the Focus function.

• To select focus options, press the

or keys or rotate the command dial. Press the OK button

to save and apply changes.

Focus/Left button

Your camera supports the five focus modes:

Auto Focus. With auto focus, the camera will focus on

the subject automatically.

Macro/Super Macro. This mode is designed

for close-up photography. When Super Macro is set, the focus cannot be adjusted until Super Macro is canceled.

Infinity. When Infinity is set, the camera focuses on

distant objects.

Manual Focus. With manual focus, you can adjust the focus range (Wide: 10 cm to infinity; Tele: 220 cm to infinity) by press Up/Down button. Press OK button to lock the focus and exit the adjusting screen.

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Using the AE/AF LOCK Button

Use the AE/AF LOCK button on your camera to lock focus and exposure.

1. To lock AE/AF, press and hold the AE/AF LOCK button for 1 second, or half press the shutter button then press the AE/AF LOCK button in Photo Mode. The AE/AF would be kept locked even release the shutter button.

2. To unlock AE/AF by any one of the following ways:

• Press the AE/AF LOCK button

• Rotate the Zoom Control or switch to Super Macro

• Rotate the Model dial

• Press the MENU/Playback/Movie/Power button to launch another function

• Lower/Raise the built-in flash

Using the Delete Button

Use the Delete button on your camera to delete an image/video clip.

The Delete function allows to remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card. Protected files cannot be erased, to delete, unprotect the file first. See "Protect" on page 47.

To delete an image/video clip:

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

2. View ima s/vid os clips in Single navigationge e mode.

3. Use the

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

5. A confirmation selection appears on screen.

or keys to scroll the display.

6. To close the Delete function and go back to the single navigation mode, press Menu button.

To delete a single file:

1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select Single.

2. Press the OK button and select Yes to delete.

3. The next image is displayed on the LCD monitor. To delete another file, use the images/videos clip. Repeat steps 1 to 2.

4. To close the Delete function and go back to the single navigation mode, press Menu button.

or keys to scroll through the

To delete attached voice memo:

1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select Single.

2. A delete voice memo option will be added to the selection.

3. Select and press OK to delete voice memo only and back to single navigation.

4. Or select Yes to delete both image and its voice memo.

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To delete multiple files:

1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select Multi.

2. The images are displayed in thumbnail view on the LCD monitor.

3. Use the

4. When the desired image/video clip is highlighted, use the

or keys to mark/unmark image/video clip for

deletion.

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

6. Press the OK button. A confirmation selection appears.

7. Select Yes to confirm.

8. Press the OK button to delete marked files.

or keys to move through the files.

To delete all files:

1. After a confirmation selection appears on screen. Select All.

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to delete all files.

In Record mode, press Delete button to delete the last captured image directly.

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Recording Videos

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

1. Press the Movie button to start recording.

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

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

4. To stop recording, press the Movie button.

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

• It will automatically stop recording when the recording time is over 29 minutes or the file size is over 4 GB.

• It will automatically stop recording when the recording time i s ov er 30 second s (For VGAp120).

• Only Optical zoom is available while recording a video (please enable Optical zoom under Record menu before recording).

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

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

to 5 minutes, auto stop recording to prevent camera overheating.

• When the temperature of CMOS Sensor is over 63ºC, the camera will display the warning message.

• When the temperature of CMOS Sensor is over 65ºC, the camera will shutdown automatically.

PIV function

During the movie recording, an icon displays on LCD means that the curre nt screen can be stored as a photo without stopping movie recording by full pressing the shutter button. The PIV feature only applicable to movie size: 1080p30, 720p30 and VGAp30.

• When the movie size is 1080p (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 1920 x 1080 resolution.

• When the movie size is 720p (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 1280 x 720 resolution.

• When the movie size is VGA (30fps), the capture photos are saved at 640 x 480 resolution.

Settings of Recording Videos

See "Using the Movie Menu" on page 42 for more details.

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Mode dial

There are 10 recording modes can be set by turning the Mode dial, such as Intelligent Scene, Scene mode, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Continuous Shooting, HDR, Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Program. Once turning the Mode dial, it will enter the selected mode immediately even in Playback mode or during movie recording.

For detail operation, please see the following sections.

The table below shows the available settings for Mode dial.

Icon Mode Description

The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically switches

Intelligent Scene

Scene mode

to the appropriate scene mode. See "Using Intelligent Scene" on page 29 for more details.

Turns the mode dial to enter last used Scene mode. Press the MENU button to select other scene mode. See "Setting the Scene Mode" on page 29 for more details.

Night Scene

Night Portrait

Continuous Shooting

HDR

Manual Exposure

Aperture Priority

Shutter Priority

This feature is used to capture images with night scenery background. See "Setting Night Scene" on page 41 for more details.

This feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or dark background. See "Setting Night Scene" on page 41 for more details.

Turns the mode dial to enter last used Continuous Shooting mode. See "Using Continuous Shooting" on page 34 for more details.

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

This feature lets users to adjust the shutter speed and aperture value to correctly expose your images. See "Using Manual Exposure" on page 35 for more details.

This feature lets users to adjust the aperture value and the camera automatically selects the shutter speed to match the brightness. See "Using Aperture Priority Mode" on page 35 for more details.

This feature lets users to adjust the shutter speed and the camera automatically selects the aperture value to match the brightness. See "Using Shutter Priority Mode" on page 35 for more details.

Program

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

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Using Intelligent Scene

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

photography. Simply frame the shot with the help of Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically recognizes 7 kinds of scenes - Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Backlight, Backlight Portrait, Night Scene and Night Portrait - and selects the ideal settings.

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

The camera changed to Landscape mode automatically.

To activate Intelligent Scene

1. Turn the Mode dial to icon .

2. Focus the camera on the subject to capture.

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

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

5. Press the Shutter button to take the shot.

Setting the Scene Mode

By simply selecting one of the following 19 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings.

1. Turn the Mode dial to icon SCN to enter last used Scene mode (Default: Portrait). Press MENU button to select other scene modes.

2. Use the navigation controls or rotate the command dial to move through the selection.

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

The table below shows the available scene mode settings.

Icon Item Description

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

Landscape This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views.

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

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Backlight

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

Stylish

Fireworks This feature slows shutter speed to capture f ireworks explosions.

Snow This feature is used for beach and snow scenes.

Sports This feature captures still images in high speed motions.

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

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

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

Food

Text

Love Portrait

Self Portrait

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

This feature is used to capture images with over-saturated colors, off-kilter exposure or blurring.

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

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

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

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

Panorama This feature creates a panoramic photo by moving the camera.

Fisheye Lens This feature captures images with fisheye lens effects.

Blur the parts of photo to make the scene looks like a miniature scale

Miniature Effect

model. It is recommended to capture from a high angle to simulate the miniature effect.

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Using Kids Mode

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

Using Sports Mode

When you need a series of sports motion images, such as a golf swing, or try to capture the images of a flying hummingbird/butterfly, be sure to switch the scene mode to sports mode.

Using Stylish Mode

The Stylish mode applies the following effects on the photo:

1. Over-saturated colors

2. Off-kilter exposure

3. Blurring

4. Darkening around the edges of photo

Original

Stylish

When you active Stylish mode, you can select Stylish settings (Stylish 1, Stylish 2, Stylish 3, Stylish 4) in Color mode under Function menu. The Stylish settings also support Movie mode.

Using Party Mode

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

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Using Food Mode

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

Using Panorama Mode

Use this feature to create a panoramic photo by moving the camera. You can combine several shots into one single image quickly and easily.

• The actual size of stitched image m ay be different due to the panoramic angle and stitching result as well as the level of camera shaking.

• It is recommended to use a tripod to stabilize the camera, and then move the camera slowly during capturing.

• The longest time of capturing is approximately 30 seconds.

• If you select From Top to Bottom or From Bottom to Top in 360-degree panorama, it is recommended to turn the camera over 90 degrees in order to make sure the stability during capturing.

• In Panorama mode, uneven brightness may result in difference between the captured image and its actual scene.

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

To stitch the still image

1. Press key to launch the Angle Menu. Use or keys or rotate the Command

the dial to select options. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

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2. Press Menu. Use the the Command dial to select options. Press the OK button to save and apply changes.

key to launch the Direction

or keys or rotate

3. Full press the shutter button to start shooting. When shooting starts, a white-cross locates on the center and a yellow line displays horizontally (or vertically) through the screen. In addition, a shooting bar displays to present the shooting position and the white portion of the bar indicates where has been taken.

4. If you move camera without keeping straight, the yellow line will move with the moving scene.

5. When the white portion of the bar goes to the end. The camera would finish automatically and save the panorama image.

Using Miniature Effect Mode

Once enter Miniature Effect mode, two parallel lines displayed on screen indicates where will not be blurred. The result preview won't be showed immediately due to DSP (Digital Signal Processing) limitation. Please check the result in Auto Review or Playback mode.

Miniature preview in Playback mode

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Using Love Portrait

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

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

Using Self Portrait

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

Tips to make a great shape by self portrait photography:

• Lean in towards the camera to reduce double chin.

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

• Keep your shoulders back.

Using Continuous Shooting

Turn the Mode dial to icon Continuous Shooting. Available shooting options only show up in Record Menu when the mode dial has been turned to Continuous Shooting. Pres between the following settings:

Icon Item Description

or keys to select

High-speed Burst

Pre-shooting

Sporty Burst 60

Sporty Burst 120 Use this feature to capture 50 photos in VGA resolution at a shot.

Full press and hold the shutter button to take a continuous shooting in frame rate 10 fps (the maximum number of photos is 5).

Capture images before pressing the shutter button. This feature begins by half pressing the shutter key, and continues when the shutter button is fully pressed.

Use this feature to capture 25 photos in 2M (1920 x 1080) resolution at a shot.

Full press the shutter button to take 16 shots at 30 fps and arrange them in a single photo.

Multi-shot 16

Using HDR Mode

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

• The image size is automatically set to 5M (2560 x 1920).

• Auto review appears directly on the screen after every shot is taken,

even if Auto Review is set to off.

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Using Manual Exposure

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

To activate Manual Exposure

1. Turn the Mode dial to icon Manual Exposure.

2. Press OK button to switch between aperture value and shutter speed adjustment and vice versa.

3. Rotate the command dial to select the aperture value or shutter speed in loop.

4. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

Displays the aperture and

shutter speed value

Using Aperture Priority Mode

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

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

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

To set Aperture values

1. Turn the Mode dial to icon Aperture Priority.

2. Rotate the command dial to select the aperture value in loop.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

Displays the aperture value

Using Shutter Priority Mode

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

To set Shutter values

1. Turn the Mode dial to icon Shutter Priority.

2. Rotate the command dial to select the shutter speed in loop.

3. Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

Displays the shutter value

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Using the Record Menu

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

Record Menu

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

To go to Record Menu: Turn on the camera by pressing Power button.

1. Press

2. Use the

to launch the Record Menu.

or keys or rotate the Command dial to

move through the menu

3. To select an item, press

or OK button.

4. Change the submenu settings using the 4-way navigation control or the command dial.

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

Photo Size

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

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

Icon Pixel Size

4896 x 3672 A2 Size

Printing Size

Suggestion

3264 x 2448 A3 Size

Icon Pixel Size

3984 x 2656 Standard print paper

3968 x 2232

Printing Size

Suggestion

HDTV

2592 x 1944 A4 Size

2048 x 1536

640 x 480

4" x 6"

E-mail

1920 x 1080 HDTV

2992 x 2992 Square Composition

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Quality

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

Icon Item Description

Superfine

Fine

Normal

4x compression rate.

6x compression rate.

8x compression rate.

Refine image

This function applies different settings or tones to refine still images.

• In Custom and B&W options, press move the cursor between each field.

• For each field, press Command dial to select options.

or keys or rotate the

Icon Item Description

Normal The camera records normally.

or keys to

Softer Images are captured with soft effect.

Vivid

More Vivid The camera captures the image with much more vivid effect.

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

Portrait Images are captured with settings especially for portrait.

Custom Customize your preferred settings to refine images.

B&W Images are captured in black and white.

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White Balance

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

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

preview on the LCD monitor synchronously.

• Press to enter WB Shift. This feature allows you to correct the white balance of AWB option.

Icon Item Description

Auto White Balance The camera automatically adjusts the white balance.

Daylight Ideally used for bright sunny conditions.

Cloudy Ideally used for cloudy conditions.

Tungsten

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

Fluorescent 2

Custom

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

Ideally used for indoor images with reddish fluorescent lighting conditions.

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

ISO

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

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

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Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

Icon Item Description

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

Center

Spot

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

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

Setting the Exposure Bracketing

Use this feature to take photos with different exposure

compensation. Bracketing records 3 continuous images in the following order: Standard exposure, Underexposure and Overexposure.

Available settings are: Off, ±0.3, ±0.7 and ±1.0.

Setting the AF Area

AF stands for Automatic Focus. This feature determines the

area on which the camera focuses.

To set AF Area

1. From the Record menu, select AF Area.

2. Use the

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

The table below shows the available AF area settings.

or keys to go through the selection.

Icon Item Description

Face Tracking This feature auto detects faces and tracks continuously..

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

Center The focus area is fixed on the center.

Tracking AF

The camera will focus the subject as it moves and keep it continually in focus automatically.

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Setting the AF Lamp

The AF Lamp function allows you to record images even low

light conditions.

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

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

To set AF Lamp

1. From the Record menu, select AF Lamp.

2. Use the

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

or keys to go through the selection.

Setting the AE-L/AF-L

This feature allows locking exposure or focus or both of them

by pressing AE/AF LOCK button. You can define the AE/AF LOCK button to be one of the following functions:

• AE-L: Lock/Unlock exposure.

• AF-L: Lock/Unlock focus.

• AE-L & AF-L: Lock/Unlock both of exposure and focus.

Press the AE/AF LOCK button to unlock it.

Setting the Digital Zoom

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

When the zoom scale exceeds 36X, the camera uses digital zoom.

To set Digital Zoom

1. From the Record menu, select Digital Zoom.

2. Use the

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

The table below shows the available Digital Zoom settings.

or keys to go through the selection.

Icon Item Description

On Enlarges all image sizes, but the image quality deteriorates.

Off Uses the optical zoom only.

• Digital Zoom is not available in Face Tracking on.

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

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Setting the Date Stamp

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

Limitations of Date Stamp functions are as follows:

• Available for still images only.

• This feature does not apply to continuous shooting

mode.

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

To set Date Stamp

1. From the Record menu, select Date Stamp.

2. Use the

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

or keys to go through the selection.

Setting Auto Review

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

To set Auto Review

1. From the Record menu, select Auto Review.

2. Use the

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

or keys to go through the selection.

Setting Stabilizer

This function allows you to prevent blurred images caused by shaking.

1. Enable the Stabilizer under the Record Menu.

2. Use the

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

Setting Night Scene

When you take pictures with Night Scene or Night Portrait, this function provides you the predefine settings for using hand-held or tripod.

or keys to go through the selection.

This function ONL Y shows up in Recor d Menu while using Night Scene or Night Portr ait.

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Setting Motion Detection

This feature reduces the effects of subject movement when taking photos.

The Motion Detection does not function in the following situations:

• When the flash fires.

• When the shooting mode is Night Scene, Night Portrait,

Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program, Portrait, Sunset, Backlight, Fireworks, Sports and Panorama.

Using the Movie Menu

You can access the Movie menu simply by pressing the MENU button on your camera. When the menu is displayed, use the 4-way navigation control and the OK button to move through menu selections and apply your desired settings. To close the menu anytime, press the menu button again.

Setting Movie Mode

Use this function to adjust the resolution and quality of movie

clips.

The use of a SDHC class 6 or higher speed memory card is recommended to recor d videos in FHD, HD and VGAp120 options.

Setting Wind Cut

This feature reduces wind noise during movie recording.

Continuous AF

This function allows you to record video with auto focus method.

1. Enable the Continuous AF under the Movie Menu.

2. Use the

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

or keys to go through the selection.

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Playback

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

Viewing in Single Navigation

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

1. Press the Playback button

2. The LCD monitor displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see "Photo Mode Screen Layout" on page 17.

Still Image Video

3. Use the

4. To play a video clip, press the OK button. See "Playing Videos" on page 44 for more details.

or keys to view next/previous image/video.

on the camera.

Viewing Thumbnails

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

To set 9-images mode

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

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

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

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

Scroll bar.

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

Thumbnail view

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Zooming images

The zoom view function works with still images only.

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

• You can zoom to view an image of up to 10X.

• For the enlarged view, use the 4-way navigation

control to move it and you can press MENU key to trim it as a new file. The trimmed photo cannot be trimmed again.

Playing Videos

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

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

3. Press the OK button to play the video.

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

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

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

on screen except

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

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

key to pause playback. Press the key

to pause playback, then press the or

key to stop the playback. The LCD monitor

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

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

• Due to massive data streams of FHD / HD videos, it is normal being a few seconds

display lag when every first time you play a video with the included program on your computer. It will not happen if you play it again. Recommended hardware specifications are as follows:

OS Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or later), Windows Vista, Windows 7

Intel Pentium D 3.0GHz or equivalent AMD Athlon, or faster

CPU

(Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 2.13GHz or faster, AMD Athlon 64 X2 5600+ 2.6GHz or faster are recommended for HD video)

Memory 1 GB or more (2 GB or more is recommended for HD video)

or keys to

Hard Disk Space

300 MB free hard drive space or more for program installation; 10 GB is recommended for DVD production

Intel 945GM or above (Intel X3100 or above is recommended for HD video);

Graphics Card

NVIDIA GeForce 6600 or above (NVIDIA GeForce 9600GT and above is recommended for HD video); ATI X1600 or above (AMD Radeon HD3850 or above is recommended for HD video)

Display 1280 x 720, 32-bit color monitor or higher Burning

Device

A DVD burner (DVD-R/-RW/+R/+RW/RAM) is required to burn DVD/AVCHD content

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Using Movie Edit

When a video clip is paused, press the Delete button to enter Movie Edit mode. An Edit Panel displayed in the lower left corner of the screen while the time bar and movie length display in the bottom of the screen.

Start Point End Point

Preview Save Return

Edit Panel

Set Start/End point

1. Press Up/Down key to select to set start point to trim the beginning of the movie or

to set end point to trim the end of the

movie.

ime Bar

2. Press Left/Right key to move 1/30 second interval. The movie length must be at least more than 2 seconds.

Movie Length

on each

3. Select the the video clip.

to preview or to save

4. Select Edit mode and return to the paused time whether the Start/End point is set or not.

and press OK to exit Movie

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Playing Voice Memo

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

1. Press the Playback button

on the camera.

2. Use the navigation controls to scroll through the saved images. An image file with voice memo has a voice memo icon located on the top center of the LCD monitor. See picture on the right.

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

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

5. Press the key

to pause playback. Press the key

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

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

to stop the playback. The LCD monitor

Volume cannot be adjusted when you pause the voice memo.

Playback Menu

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

To go to Playback Menu:

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.

3. Use the selections.

4. To select a menu, press

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

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

Slide Show

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

time.

To view Slide Show:

1. From the Playback menu, select Slide Show. The Slide Show menu appears.

2. Set the slide show settings.

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

4. During Slide Show, press the OK button to pause slide show.

5. Use the show.

6. Press the OK button to apply selected option.

To change slide show settings:

1. From the Slide show menu, use the or keys t to move through the selections.

2. Select Interval setting. Press the Choose among the available interval settings: 1 sec., 3 sec., 5 sec., and 10 sec.

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

or keys to move through the menu

or the OK button.

or keys to move through the options. Select whether to Continue or Exit the slide

or keys to adjust.

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Protect

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

A protected file has a lock icon

To protect files:

1. From the Playback menu, select Protect.

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

Available select settings:

• Single. Select one file to lock/unlock.

• Multi. Select multiple files from the thumbnail view to

lock/unlock.

• Lock All. Lock all files

• Unlock All. Unlock all files.

To protect/unprotect a single file:

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

2. Use

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

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

or keys to scroll the display. press the OK button to select Lock/Unlock. Playback menu, select Exit.

To protect/unprotect multiple files:

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

2. Use the

3. When the desired file is highlighted, use the to mark/unmark the file for protection.

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

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

or keys to move through the files.

when viewed on Playback mode.

or keys

To protect all files:

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

2. Select Yes.

3. Press the OK button to lock all files.

To unlock all files:

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

2. Select Yes.

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

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Voice Memo

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

To record voice memo:

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

2. Press the

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. Press the OK button again to stop recording.

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

Time left (n seconds) for recording.

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

Filter Effects

Filter Effects function is only applicable to aspect ratio 4:3 photos with different artistic effect. Edited images in this function are saved as new files.

To activate Filter Effects:

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

2. Press the edit.

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

4. Select Filter Effects. The Filter Effects submenu appears.

5. Press the an option.

The succeeding table shows the available settings.

Item Description

Soft Image is applied with soft effect.

or keys to scroll and select an image to

or keys to scroll and OK button to select

Color Emphasis Retains the color tone you choose while the rest of the scene becomes black and white.

Astral Image is applied with starburst.

Fisheye Lens This feature captures images with fisheye lens effects.

Miniature

Effect

Painting Image is applied with watercolor effect.

The parts of image will be blurred and make the scene looks like a miniature scale model. It is recommended to apply the image that captured from a high angle to simulate the miniature effect.

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Resize

Resizes a previously saved image to create a small copy photo and only resizing to a smaller size is available.

To resize an image:

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

2. Use the resize.

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

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

5. Select size among: 640, 320, and 160.

6. After selecting size, a menu selection appears.

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

8. The resized image is saved as a new photo.

or keys to scroll and select an image to

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Resize function is only applicable to aspect ratio 4:3 photos.

• Each photo can only be resized once.

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DPOF

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

To set DPOF:

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.

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

• Select Images. Mark images in the memory card.

• Reset. Reset all DPOF settings to initial default

settings.

To set DPOF on images:

1. Select Select Images on the DPOF submenu.

2. Use the for printing.

3. When the desired image is highlighted, use the to increase/decrease number.

4. Press the OK button to define the DPOF settings and select Done to save DPOF settings.

or keys to scroll and select images to mark

To reset DPOF:

1. Select Reset on the DPOF submenu.

2. The camera auto reset all DPOF settings.

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Copy

Use this feature to copy images between internal memory and memory card.

To copy images between internal memory and memory

card

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

2. Press Menu button to launch the Playback Menu.

3. Select Copy and choose a method you want to copy images to. After choosing, available settings are as follows:

• Selected images. Select images to the storage device you prefer.

• All images. Copy all images to the storage device you prefer.

To copy selected images:

1. Select Selected images on the Copy submenu.

2. Use the for Copying.

3. When the desired image is highlighted, use the keys to mark/unmark the file for copying.

4. Press the OK button and select Yes to start copying.

or keys to scroll and select images to mark

To copy all images:

1. Select All images on the Copy submenu.

2. Select Yes to start copying.

If no memory card or a locked card is inserted, this option would be gray.

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Movie Paste

Use this feature to combine two videos with the same specification (movie size and fps) into one video.

To combine two videos:

1. Press the Playback button on the camera.

2. Use the

video.

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

4. Select Movie Paste. The videos with the same

specification as the original video are displayed on the LCD monitor.

5. Use the

mark/unmark the second video.

6. Press the OK button and select Yes to merge it to the end

of the original video and overwrite it.

or keys to scroll and select the original

or keys to scroll and the or keys to

The total length of the combined video cannot be over 30 minutes.

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After combining videos, the second video will no longer exist with a separ ate file.

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Using the Setup Menu

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

To go to Setup Menu:

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

2. Use the menu.

3. Use the selections.

4. To select an item, press the 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 Sounds

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

1. From the Setup menu, select Sounds.

2. Adjusts sound settings.

3. Press the OK button to apply changes.

or keys to switch the menu tab to Setup

or keys to move through the menu

key.

Item Available Settings Description

Startup

Shutter On, Off

Beep

volume

Sound 1, Sound 2, Sound 3, Off

0-4 Adjusts volume.

Selects the startup sound when camera is turned on. Enables or disables shutter sound when Shutter button is

pressed. Shutter sound is not available when recording videos or voice clips.

Setting Power Save

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

This function is not available in the following instances:

• Recording a video file

• Playing a Slide Show/video file

• Using the USB connector

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Setting Date & Time

Use the Date & Time function to set the date and time of your camera. This function is useful in attaching date stamps on captured images. Your camera uses a 24-hour time format.

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

2. Press the OK button to apply changes.

or keys, the numeric

Setting Language

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

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

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

Setting Display Mode

This function controls the icon display on LCD monitor for both Record mode and Playback mode. Available settings are:

• Capture: On, Detailed Info, Off, Grid Line and Electronic Level.

• Playback: On, Detailed Info and Off.

If set Display Mode to Off, the mode icon and remaining shots will display for 2 seconds in following situations:

• Power on the camera

• Switch from Playback to Record mode

• After shooting

• Close the menu and back to preview

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Setting TV Settings

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

Available settings are:

• TV Out. The video output signal can be switched to accommodate different regional standards.

• HDMI. Set an image resolution for HDMI output.

HDMI Control. Select whether or not the camera can

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receive signals from a TV that supports the HDMI-CEC standard when it connected to the TV via HDMI.

• If the HDMI Control has been turned on, and the TV is compatible with HDMI CEC (Consumer Electronics Control), the camera can be operated by using camera buttons or TV's remote control.

• All functions in Playback Mode can be operated normally by using camera buttons, just like DSC-alone. But only the following playback features can be operated by using TV's remote control:

• Single/Thumbnail navigation

• Movie playback

• Magnify the photo

• Rotate the photo

• Slide Show

Setting LCD Brightness

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

• Auto. Auto detects the LCD brightness.

• Bright. Enhance the LCD brightness.

• Normal. Normal LCD brightness.

Startup Image

You can activate the system startup image for camera. The captured image can't be set as startup image in this camera.

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Setting Format

This utility formats current used memory (Internal memory or Memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

If a locked card has been inserted, the option would be gray.

Reset All

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

• Date & Time

• Language

• TV Settings

• Custom White Balance data

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Auto Rotation

Use Auto Rotation to rotate still images to the direction you prefer. This function is only applicable to still images in Single Navigation. Video and audio files are not supported.

Set the Auto Rotation menu to Off, the rotated image will resume to the original direction, and this function will be also disabled.

To rotate the still image

1. Set to view the still image in Single Navigation in Playback mode.

2. Turn the camera to 60 to 90 degrees. The still image will be rotated as well.

3. Turn the camera clockwise again. The still image will not be rotated.

4. Repeat to turn the camera, until the still image is rotated to the direction you prefer.

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To zoom in/zoom out the rotated image

5. View the still images in Thumbnail View (left) or Single Navigation (right) as below.

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

• The function of rotating images is only applicable to still images in Single Navigation. Video and audio files are not supported.

• When the still image is zoomed out to the original size, it will be displayed in Single Navigation.

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Making Connections

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

Connecting the Camera to a TV

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

To connect your camera to a TV:

1. Turn on the camera.

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

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

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

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

Connecting the Camera to a PC

You can transfer images and video files to your PC.

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

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

3. Turn on the camera.

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

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

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

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

or key and

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

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

• When this camera is connected to your PC, two removable drives will display.

Please click AP link (Magix) in the second drive, and then Setup window will dispaly (an Internet connection is required). After installation, you can import / edit your photos, movies and music. Please note that AP link (Magix) is the trial version and will be used permanently after registration.

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Connecting the Camera to a Printer

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

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

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

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

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".

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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 DPOF. Prints the images which are set DPOF.

To set Print Select

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

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

3. Press the OK button to enter printer settings.

To set Print All and Print DPOF

Repeat the same steps 1 to 2, then enter printer settings.

or key to

To set Printer Settings

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

2. Modify paper size, quality, date and info by the keys. Available setting:

• Paper size: Default / A4 / 4"x6"

• Quality: Default / Fine / Normal

• Capture Date: Yes / No

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

Start Printing

• LCD monitor appears "Now printing…".

• Or press Menu button to stop printing anytime.

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Appendix

About Folder and File Names

Your camera automatically creates specific directory of folder in the internal memory cards to organize captured image and video files.

File Naming

File names begin with "DSCI" and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. The highest file number is 9999, if exceeds 9999, the camera will start over the file number from 0001.

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

Troubleshooting

Problem Cause and/or Action

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

Camera turns off automatically.

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

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

LCD monitor displays "No image".

LCD monitor displays "Not available for this file".

LCD monitor displays "Memory full".

LCD monitor displays "File locked".

LCD monitor displays "Card locked".

LCD monitor displays "Format error".

Press Power button to turn on the camera.

Batteries are exhausted, please replace or recharge.

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

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

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

This file is locked. Unlock the file. See "Protect" on page 47.

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

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

LCD monitor displays "Copy error".

No image displays on the TV screen.

The lens got stuck up.

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

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

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

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Specifications

Sensor 18M CMOS

Lens

Focal Length: 4.0 (W) ~ 144 (T) mm 36X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom

LCD monitor 3.0" Color LCD

Normal: Wide: 50 cm ~ infinity Tele: 220 cm ~ infinity

Focusing Range

Macro: Wide: 10 cm ~ infinity Tele: 220 cm ~ infinity

Zoom: 1 cm (at zoom 3)

Aperture Wide: F3.4; Tele: F5.7

Shutter Speed: Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec.

Shutter

Manual: 15 - 1/2,000 sec. Night: 1/2 - 1/2,000 sec. (Night Portrait: 1 - 1/2,000 sec) Fireworks: 2 sec.

Still Image: EXIF 2.3 compatible format (JPEG compression)

File Format

Video: MOV (H.264) Audio: WAV (PCM)

4:3: 18M (4896 x 3672) / 8M (3264 x 2448) / 5M (2592 x 1944) / 3M (2048 x 1536) / VGA (640 x 480)

16:9:

Resolution (Photo)

9M (3968 x 2232) / 2M (1920 x 1080)

3:2: 10M (3984 x 2656)

1:1: 1:1 (2992 x 2992)

Resolution (Movie)

Scene Mode

Mode dial

ISO Equivalent

White Balance

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 1920x1080i60  1920x1080p30  1280x720p60  1280x720p30  VGAp30  VGAp120

Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids, Stylish, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Flowing Water, Food, Text, Love Portrait, Self Portrait, Panorama, Fisheye Lens, Miniature

Intelligent Scene, Scene Mode, Night Scene, Night Portrait, Continuous Shooting, HDR, Manual Exposure, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Program

Auto, ISO 160, ISO 200, ISO 400, ISO 800, ISO 1600, ISO 3200, ISO 6400, ISO 12800

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

Exposure Control

Metering Multi, Center, Spot

Self-timer Off, 10 sec., 2 sec., Double

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

Storage

OSD Language

Interface USB/AV/HDMI OUT

TV system NTSC/PAL (selected by Setup MENU)

Battery Li-ion battery

Operating Temperature 0º C - 40º C

Operating Humidity 0% - 90%

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

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

Internal memory: 128MB flash memory External memory: SD (up to 4GB), SDHC card (up to 32GB guaranteed), SDXC card (up to 64GB guaranteed)

Microphone Built-in

Speaker Built-in

Dimensions 111.0 x 126.5 x 88.0 mm

Weight 510 g (no battery/SD card)

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PRAKTICA luxmedia 18-Z36C User Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

Preface

About this Manual

Copyright

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

Declaration of Conformity

Trademark Recognition

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

Battery Information

Using this Menu

Introduction

System Requirements

Main Features

Package Contents

Camera Views

Front View

Back View

Top View

Bottom View

Right View

Left View

Camera Buttons

Navigation Control

Button Description

Monitor Angle

Getting Started

Attach the Camera Strap

Inserting the Battery

Camera Memory

Inserting an SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

Charging the Battery by USB

Turning the Power On and Off

Initial Settings

Modes

Using the LCD monitor

LCD Monitor Layout

Photo Mode Screen Layout

Movie Mode Screen Layout

Playback Mode Screen Layout

Changing the LCD Monitor Display to View finder

Recording Images, Videos and Voices

Taking Images

Setting the Zoom Control

Zoom dial

Side zoom control

Optical zoom 1X to 36X Digital zoom 1X to 5X

Using EV Compensation

Using Flash

Using Self-timer

Setting the Focus Mode

Focus/Left button

Using the AE/AF LOCK Button

Using the Delete Button

Recording Videos

PIV function

Settings of Recording Videos

Mode dial

Using Intelligent Scene

Setting the Scene Mode

Using Kids Mode

Using Sports Mode

Using Stylish Mode

Using Party Mode

Using Food Mode

Using Panorama Mode

Using Miniature Effect Mode

Using Love Portrait

Using Self Portrait

Using Continuous Shooting

Using HDR Mode

Using Manual Exposure

Using Aperture Priority Mode

Using Shutter Priority Mode

Using the Record Menu

Record Menu

Photo Size