Praktica Luxmedia WP240 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.

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.

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.

• The company will not be responsible for any damage on internal parts,

loss of captured data, or any cost incurred on the loss of the filmed data due to improper use of the camera that resulted in entry of water and malfunctioning.

• The company will not be responsible for any damage or accident (such as

personal injury) that occurred when using the camera.

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.

• 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.

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 batteries or chargers may damage the device and invalidate the warranty.

• Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and

possibly cause an explosion.

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

the camera body to feel warm.

• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are

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

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

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

• Risk of explosion if incorrect battery is used. Dispose of used batteries

according to the instructions.

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

batteries, which might cause poisoning.

Notices

• All testing was carried out in an indoor testing environment. We cannot

guarantee that there will be no damage or malfunction in other conditions.

• Please note that all accessories are not waterproof.

• Please close the battery cover correctly. If water, dust or sand is inside

the camera, it will cause malfunction.

• Do not open or close the battery and USB cover at the locations like ocean

or lake. Also, do not open or close them with wet hands.

• When you dive with the camera, please use the supplied strap, and make

sure it is on your wrist.

After using the camera in water, please wipe off the water / dirt and dry the camera with a clean cloth.

Cautions

• Do not use the camera at a depth of 10 meters or more in water.

• Do not use the camera underwater over 1 hour.

• Do not open or close the battery and USB cover in water.

• Do not use the camera in hot water.

• Do not put too much pressure on the camera; otherwise the camera will

be damaged when you dive with it.

• Do not leave your camera on the beach as sand can get inside the

speaker and microphone. Moreover, the camera will get heated gradually and exceed the operation temperature when it is exposed to sunlight.

• Do not leave the camera in an environment with a high temperature of

40°C or above for a long period of time (especially at places under direct sun light, inside of vehicles, on the sand, or near a heating equipment).

• If your camera is stained with sunscreen lotion by accident, please clean it

with warm water immediately; otherwise your camera body may become discoloured.

• If the camera has sustained strong shaking or high pressure, it may lose

its waterproof capability. Please contact your reseller or our maintenance department if advice is needed.

• If any liquid falls on the surface of the camera or inside the

battery/memory card compartment, please wipe it off using a soft cloth. Do not insert a wet memory card or battery.

• The waterproof ability of a camera body might start to diminish after a

year. When this occurs, please contact your reseller or our maintenance department.

• When connecting to a PC, please make sure the ground function of PC

works.

• When the camera is transferring data (like transfer pictures to a PC),

please make sure the connection of data cable is normal and there is enough battery energy to keep the camera working well.

USB adapter Information

• Do not expose the adapter to high temperatures or high levels of

moisture. Otherwise, it may cause a fire or electric shock.

• Do not attempt to repair, disassemble, change or transform the adapter.

• Avoid sudden changes in temperature, which may cause condensation on

the adapter’s internal surfaces. Please do not use it immediately in this

situation.

Do not touch the plug with wet hands. Otherwise, it may cause electric shock.

• Do not use the travel voltage converter or AC/DC power inverter.

Otherwise, it may cause damage, overheating, malfunction or fire to the camera.

Using this manual

Symbols used in this manual are explained below:

This indicates useful information when using your camera.

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

Table of Contents

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

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

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

Using this manual ..................................................................... 4

Introduction ................................................................................... 7

System Requirements ............................................................... 7

Main Features ........................................................................... 7

Package Contents ..................................................................... 8

Camera Views ........................................................................... 9

Camera Buttons .......................................................................11

Navigation Control ...................................................................12

Getting Started ..............................................................................13

Attach the Camera Strap ..........................................................13

Inserting the Battery ................................................................15

Internal memory ......................................................................16

Inserting a Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card .........................17

Charging the Battery by USB ....................................................18

Turning the Power On and Off ..................................................18

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

Modes .....................................................................................19

Before using the camera under water........................................19

Cleaning of the camera after its underwater use ........................20

Notes on operating temperature, humidity, and condensation ....21

Using the LCD monitor ...................................................................22

LCD Monitor Layout .................................................................22

Recording Images and Videos ........................................................26

Taking Images .........................................................................26

Setting the Zoom Control .........................................................27

Using EV Compensation ...........................................................28

Using Flash ..............................................................................29

Using Self-timer .......................................................................30

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

Using the AE/AF LOCK/Delete Button ........................................32

Recording Videos .....................................................................35

Using the Record Menu ............................................................48

Using the Movie Menu ..............................................................56

Playback .......................................................................................58

Viewing in Single Navigation .....................................................58

Viewing Thumbnails .................................................................59

Magnify ...................................................................................60

Playing Videos .........................................................................60

Playing Voice Memo .................................................................61

Playback Menu.........................................................................62

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

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

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

Setting Date & Time .................................................................74

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

Setting Display Mode................................................................75

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

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

Setting Format .........................................................................76

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

Making Connections .......................................................................77

Connecting the Camera to a TV ................................................77

Connecting the Camera to a PC ................................................77

Connecting the Camera to a Printer ..........................................78

Setting the Print Mode Menu ....................................................79

Appendix ......................................................................................80

About Folder and File Names ....................................................80

Troubleshooting ............................................................................80

Specifications ................................................................................82

Introduction

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.

Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-theart 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/Win8

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

• Memory: 2 GB or above

• HDD space: 300MB or above

• 32bit colour display monitor

• Microsoft DirectX 9.0C

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

For Macintosh:

• Mac OS 10.3.9 ~ 10.8 <Mass storage>

• Memory: 1 GB or above

• Q. Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above

• USB port and CD-ROM drive

Main Features

• 20 mega pixels resolution

• Up to 4x optical zoom and 8x digital zoom

• 3.0 inch colour LCD monitor

• 64MB internal flash memory with optional external Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC

card

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

and to 64GB of Micro SDXC card

• Easy-to-use button interface

• DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility

• Slide Show enables you to playback photos, videos and corrupted files

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

• USB port to transfer images and videos to your PC

Package Contents

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

Digital camera

Rechargeable

battery

USB cable

Wrist strap

CD-Rom

Manual

Quick Start Guide

Please note that all accessories are not waterproof.

Camera Views

Front View

1. Self-timer LED/AF

Assist Lamp

2. Flash

3. Lens

4. Microphone

Back View

5. LCD monitor

6. Zoom button

Playback button

8. Movie button

9. OK

button/4-way

navigation

control

10.

AE/AF LOCK

button/Delete

11.

Menu button

Top View

12. Shutter button

13. Power button

14. LED indicator light

Bottom View

15. Battery/Memory

card compartment

16. USB/TV Out

17. Tripod screw hole

Right View

18. Strap ring

Left View

19. Strap ring

20. Speaker

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.

Shutter

Press to capture an image.

Zoom button

In Photo mode and Recording video, press the Zoom button left to zoom out, right to zoom in.

In Playback mode, press the Zoom button to zoom in to magnify image or zoom out to enter thumbnails.

Press to enter or exit menu/submenu.

AE/AF LOCK button/Delete

Press this button on your camera to lock focus and exposure, or delete an image or video clip. See "Using the AE/AF LOCK/Delete Button" on page 32 to know more about AE/AF LOCK/Delete button.

Playback

Press to enable Playback mode or return Record mode.

Movie

Press to start/stop recording video.

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

EV/Rotate Button

Macro Button

Self-timer Button

Flash Button

OK Button

Button

Description

1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus.

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

Flash/Right

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.

Focus/Left

1. In Photo Mode, press to scroll through Focus options. (AF,

Macro, Super Macro, Infinity, 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.

EV/Rotate/Up

1. In Photo 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.

Self-timer/Down

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.

Getting Started

Attach the Camera Strap

Wrist strap

Neck strap

1. Please make sure the neck strap is strong and secure.

2. Follow the steps below to attach the neck strap to the camera.

• In order to avoid dropping the camera, attaching the neck 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.

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 battery.

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 battery into the

compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera with the back of the battery facing upwards.

4. Close the battery/memory card compartment, and the cover latch is

buckled automatically. To ensure the water resistance, please pull down the cover latch (as illustrated) to lock the battery cover before using under water.

Internal memory

Your camera is equipped with 64 MB of internal memory. Users can store files up to approximately 25 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 Micro SD cards of up to 4 GB in size. It also supports Micro SDHC cards with a maximum capacity of 32 GB and Micro 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 onto the external storage card. The icon indicates the camera is using the Micro SD card.

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

Battery - Back

Battery - Front

Camera Memory

Inserting an Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC Memory Card

Expand your camera’s storage by

using Micro SD, SDHC or SDXC memory cards.

1. Unlock and open the

Battery/memory card compartment at the bottom of the camera.

2. Insert the Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC

card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the back side of the camera.

3. Push the Micro 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 Micro SD/SDHC/SDXC card:

1. Unlock and open the

battery/memory card compartment.

2. Gently push the card until it pops out.

3. Pull out the card carefully.

• Windows 2000/XP does not support Micro SDXC card (exFAT

format). But in Windows XP (Service Pack 2 or 3), you can download exFAT patch update to support Micro SDXC card.

• To use the Micro 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 camera. Please be careful when inserting the memory card.

• To prevent children from swallowing the memory card, please

keep the memory card out of reach of children.

• Do not take out the memory card when the LED indicator light

blinks, as doing so might cause images not being saved and might even damage the memory card.

Charging the Battery by USB

You can also charge the battery by connecting the USB cable to your camera

and PC.

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 the PCs USB port directly for charging.

• When the battery is charging, the LED

indicator flashes.

• When the battery is fully charged, the

LED indicator goes off.

• When the battery is unusually charged,

the LED indicator flashes rapidly.

• When the camera charges without the

battery inside, the LED indicator goes off.

• It's recommended to not operate the camera when charging. Charging

time depends on current battery capacity and charging conditions.

• You can also charge the battery with an Apple adapter. Its power output

meets the standard 5V/500mA.

• If the battery is removed during charging, it will recover charging after

you unplug or replug the USB cable.

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 19 to know more about Record and Playback mode.

Initial Settings

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

Setting the Language

1. Press , , or to move through the

selection.

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

Setting the Date & Time

1. Press or to move through the selection.

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

3. Press OK to apply.

4. If necessary, press to cancel and return to Language. Now, you

are ready to start taking images and videos.

Holding down or keys to change the values continuously.

Modes

Your camera has three modes:

Record Mode

This is the default mode when 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 memos attached to images is available in this mode.

Movie mode

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

Before using the camera under water

• Check contacts for the lids on the battery/memory card compartment and

USB port. Check for any dust or other foreign objects. Note that even a strand of hair or sand will cause the entry of water into the camera.

• Check for any cracking, scratches, and other wearing on the waterproof

pad of the lids of the battery/memory card compartment and USB port.

• Properly close the lids for the battery/memory card compartment and USB

port until a clicking sound secures the positioning.

• Dropping the camera during its underwater use will cause the camera to

sink further. Please use a strap or other means to prevent it from falling.

Cleaning of the camera after its underwater use

• After using the camera underwater, on the sand, or in another

environment full of sand or dust, wipe away sand, dust, or salt one hour later with a dry cloth soaked with a little bit of water and then lay it to dry completely.

• If placed in a humid environment or with any other foreign object

attached, the camera might be damaged, decoloured, corroded, generate foul smell, or its waterproof ability diminished.

The following steps are recommended for cleaning the camera if it will not be used for a long period of time:

• Close the lid for the battery/memory card compartment and wash the

camera gently with clear water. Soak the camera for 10 minutes in a shallow basin filled with clear water.

• Use a soft cloth to wipe away water and lay the camera dry at a cool and

well-ventilated place.

• Do not dry the camera with the hot air from a hair dryer.

• Do not use chemicals (such as vapour oil, thinner, alcohol, or detergents),

soap, or neutral detergents.

• The sound might be distorted if the opening of the speaker or microphone

is filled with water drops. Please wipe away water with a soft and dry cloth.

• Do not puncture the opening of the speaker or microphone using a sharp

tool. Any damage on the inside of the camera will cause its waterproof ability to diminish.

Notes on operating temperature, humidity, and condensation

• Functionality of the camera and durability of the battery will temporarily

drop when using the camera in an area with a colder climate.

• To prevent icing on the button and distortion on the recorded sound, wipe

away snow or water that are attached to the outside of the camera.

• With drastic changes in temperature, water drops will form on both inside

and outside of the camera. This phenomenon is called “condensation”,

which might be caused via the following circumstances:

– The camera is suddenly dipped into water under a low temperature

from a ground-based environment with a high temperature (such as on the sand or a place with direct sun light).

– The camera is brought into the warm indoor from the cold outdoor. – Opening or closing the lids for the battery/memory card compartment

and USB port in an environment with high humidity.

• To clear away condensation, open the lids for the battery/memory card

slot and USB port after turning off the camera at a place with a stable ambient temperature (avoid any place with high temperature/humidity or any sandy or dusty place). Remove the battery and memory card, and store the camera with the lids open for the battery/memory card compartment and USB port in order for the temperature on the camera to adjust to the ambient temperature.

• If condensation cannot be cleared away, please contact the store where

you bought your camera or contact our maintenance and repair department.

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

Record Mode

Indicates the current mode.

Flash

Indicates flash settings.

Self-timer

Indicates self-timer settings.

Zoom indicator

Displays zoom.

Shots remaining Indicates the remaining shots available.

Battery

Indicates battery level.

Storage media

Indicates current storage media in use.

Wind Cut

Reduces wind noise during movie recording.

Movie size

Indicates movie size.

Date stamp

Indicates date stamp is enabled.

Shake warning

Indicates the light is not enough and the camera is shaking, which may cause the captured image to blur. If the shake warning appears, you can still capture images. However, enable Stabilizer, flashlight or use of a tripod is recommended to stabilize the camera.

Stabilizer

Indicates stabilizer function is enabled.

Histogram

Graphic display of Brightness.

ISO

Displays ISO settings.

Shutter speed

Displays shutter speed settings.

Aperture value

Displays aperture settings.

Focus area

Indicates focus area.

AE/AF Lock

Indicates AE/AF Lock is enabled.

EV Compensation

Displays exposure compensation settings.

Focus mode

Indicates focus is enabled.

White balance

Displays white balance settings.

Face tracking

Indicates face tracking is enabled.

Tracking AF

Indicates tracking AF is enabled.

Metering

Displays metering settings.

Quality

Displays quality settings.

Photo size

Displays photo size settings.

AF lamp

Indicates AF lamp is enabled.

Exposure bracketing

Displays Exposure bracketing settings.

Stylish

Indicates Stylish function is enabled.

Movie Mode Screen Layout

Recording Layout

No.

Item Description

PIV available

Indicates that you can capture a screenshot without stopping movie recording.

Recording status

Indicates recording status.

Recorded time

Displays recorded time.

AE/AF lock

Indicates AE/AF Lock is enabled.

Key indicator

Displays the commands on 4-way Navigation Control button.

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

Playback mode

Indicates playback mode.

Protect

Indicates file is protected.

Voice memo

Indicates voice memo is attached.

Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file.

File no./Total no.

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

Battery

Indicates battery level.

Storage media

Indicates used storage memory.

Recording information

Displays recording information of the file.

DPOF

Indicates the file is marked for printing.

Image Size

Displays the image size settings.

Playback mode of videos:

No.

Item Description

Playback mode

Indicates playback mode.

Protect

Indicates file is protected.

Video clip

Indicates the file is a video.

Button indicator

Displays the button info of Playback mode.

File no./Total no.

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

Battery

Indicates battery level.

Storage media

Indicates used storage memory.

Recording date & time

Displays the date and time of the video clip.

Video size

Indicates the size of the video clip.

Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to adjust the volume.

Video length

Display the total length of the video clip.

Played time

Indicates the played time of the video.

Playing status

Displays playing status.

Button intro

Indicates the button to press on the camera to play a video file.

Recording Images and Videos

Taking Images

Now that you are familiar with your camera, you are 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 appears, hold the camera steady, use a tripod to stabilize the camera if needed.

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