Radio Shack 16-3898 User Manual

16-3898

Digital Camera

Thank you for purchasing your Optimus Digital Camera from RadioShack.

WHAT’S IN THIS PACKAGE

Digital Camera,Camera Strap,User’s Guide (in the Software CD),Quick Start Guide, Software CD-ROM,USB Cable,Camera Pouch,Lithium ion rechargeable battery (650mA),AC adapter

Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product.

FCC STATEMENT

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

 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  Connect the equipment into 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.

FCC Declaration of Conformity

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

Digital Camera

Product

Model 16-3898

Responsible

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules.

Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the user’s guide. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

RadioShack Corporation 300 RadioShack Circle

Party

Fort Worth, TX 76102

Phone 817-415-3200

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Trademark Information

 Microsoft® and Windows  Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

 SD

is a trademark.

 Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Product Information

 Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product

specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s guide. This User’s Guide is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in

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

 The illustrations in this guide are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design

of your digital camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user’s guide.  For user’s guide and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Warnings

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

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

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

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

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

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

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

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

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

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

Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.

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

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

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

Cautions

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

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

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

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

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

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

This might cause damage to the camera.

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

This might cause fire or electric shock.

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

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

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

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

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

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

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

Notes on Battery Usage

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

Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments. Low temperatures can shorten the battery life and impair camera performance. Using a new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may become warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may become warm after a long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired. Always keep the battery terminals clean. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION.............................................. 9

Overview......................................................... 9

Package Contents.........................................10

Optional Accessories......................................10

COMPONENTS GUIDE...................................11

Front View......................................................11

Rear view.......................................................12

LED Indicators...............................................13

Scene Modes.................................................14

LCD Monitor Information................................15

PREPARING YOUR CAMERA........................20

Installing the Battery......................................20

Charging the Battery......................................21

Loading an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory)......................................22

Setting Date and Time..................................23

Choosing Language....................................23

Attaching the Camera Strap..........................24

BASIC FUNCTIONS........................................25

Turning Power On/Off.................................. 25

Using the LCD Monitor.................................. 26

Using Normal Mode...................................... 27

Using Zoom..................................................28

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

Using Self-Timer............................................31

Using Macro Mode...................................... 32

Setting Image Resolution and Quality..........33

SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE............35

Auto Mode.....................................................35

Sports Mode.................................................. 36

Night Scene Mode......................................... 37

Portrait Mode................................................. 38

Landscape Mode..........................................39

Backlight Mode.............................................40

MOVIE MODE................................................41

IMAGE PLAYBACK........................................42

Single Image Playback.................................42

Magnifying Images.........................................43

Viewing Nine Thumbnail Images at a Time....44

Viewing Video Clips.......................................45

Automated Playback (Slide Show)...............45

Protecting Images..........................................46

DELETING IMAGES......................................47

Deleting Single Image/Video Clip ................47

Deleting All Images/Video Clips.....................48

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal

Memory.........................................................49

SETTING DPOF..........................................50

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO

CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER.......................51

Step 1: Install the USB Driver.......................52

Step 2: Connect the Camera to Your

Computer......................................................53

Step 3: Download the Recorded Images/Video

Clips............................................................... 54

SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.......................... 55

Installing the Photo Explorer..........................55

Installing the Photo Express..........................56

USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA........................................................57

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver...............57

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your

computer........................................................ 58

Step 3: Run your videoconferencing application

software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)..................58

LIST OF MENU OPTIONS.............................. 59

Capture Menu................................................59

Playback Menu...............................................65

Video Menu..................................................66

Setup Menu (in Capture/Video/Playback Menu)....67

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS...........................69

TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................70

INTRODUCTION

Overview

Your stylish new digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 2.0" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. The auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature ensures your images turn out right.

16 MB internal memory (14 MB available for image storage) lets you capture and store images without memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity using an external memory card.

In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function.

Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable. You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you already have. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) functionality allows you to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card.

Package Contents

Your digital camera includes following:

 Digital Camera  Camera Strap  User’s Guide (in the software CD)  Software CD-ROM  Quick Start Guide  Camera Pouch  USB Cable  AC adapter  Lithium ion rechargeable battery (650mA)

Optional Accessories

 SD Memory Card

COMPONENTS GUIDE

Front View

1. Strap eyelet

2. Lens cover (and On/Off

Switch)

3. Shutter button

4. Flash

5. Lens

6. Microphone

7. Self-timer LED

Rear view

1. DC IN 5V socket

2. Focus switch

Macro mode

Normal mode

3. USB socket

4. Tripod socket

5. Battery/SD card compartment

6. OK button

Zoom button

7.  (Down)

MODE button

8.  (Right)

Flash button

9.  (Left)

Self-timer button

10.  (Up)

MENU button

11. LCD monitor

12. Status LED

LED Indicators

Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound

Status LED None The camera is powering up Yes *(1)

Status LED Solid green The camera is powered and ready No

Status LED Blinking green Charging the flash No

Status LED Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory card No

Status LED Solid green USB communication/data transfer in progress No

Status LED Solid green The camera is ready to record images Yes *(1)

(or movies)

Self-timer LED Blinking red The self-timer function is activated Yes *(Sec)

---- ---- Button event Yes *(1)

(1) The camera sounds one beep.

(Sec) The self-timer sounds 10 beeps for 10 seconds, 5 beeps for 5 seconds.

Scene Modes

Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation.

Mode Description

1. [ A ] Auto mode Select this option to leave all the adjustments to

the camera and take images casually.

2. [ ] Sports mode Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects.

3. [ ] Night Scene mode Select this option to take photos of people against

dark or nighttime background.

4. [ ] Portrait mode Select this option to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.

5. [ ] Landscape mode Select this option to take photos of distant scenery or landscapes.

6. [ ] Backlight mode Select this option to brighten subjects that are backlit and would come out dark if no flash was used.

LCD Monitor Information

These indicators are displayed when recording still images:

1. Scene mode

[ A ] Auto mode

[ ] Sports mode

[ ] Night Scene mode

[ ] Portrait mode

[ ] Landscape mode

[ ] Backlight mode

2. Image quality [ ] Fine

[ ] Normal

[ ] Economy

3. Image size (pixels)

[ 7 ] 3072x2304

[ 5 ] 2560x1920

[ 3M ] 2048x1536

[ ] 1280x960

[ ] 640x480

4. Shots remaining

5. [ ] Card indicator

6. Battery level [ ] Full battery

[ ] Fairly consumed

[ ] Nearly exhausted

[ ] Virtually no battery power

7. ISO speed [ No icon] Auto

ISO

[

] 100

100

ISO

[

] 200

200

8. Sharpness

[ H ] High

[ ] Medium

[ L ] Low

9. Color

[ ] Full Color

[ ] Black & White

[ ] Sepia

10. Saturation

[ ] High

[ ] Medium

[ ] Low

These indicators are displayed when recording still images:

11. Flash mode

[ ] Fill flash (on)

[ ] Flash off

[ A ] Automatic flash

[ A ] Red-eye reduction

12. [ ] Self-timer mode

13. [ ] Macro mode

14. White balance [ No icon] Auto

[ ] Daylight

[ ] Cloudy

[ ] Tungsten

[ ] Fluorescent

15. EV compensation

These indicators are displayed when playing images back:

1. Playback mode

2. [ ] Card indicator

3. Battery level [ ] Full battery

[ ] Fairly consumed

[ ] Nearly exhausted

[ ] Virtually no battery power

4. [ ] Protected indicator

5. [ ]DPOF icon

6. Index number of total number

2 of 10

These indicators are displayed when recording video clips:

REC

1. Movie mode

2. Recording indicator

3. Video counter

4. [ ] Card indicator

5. Battery level [ ] Full battery

[ ] Fairly consumed

[ ] Nearly exhausted

[ ] Virtually no battery power

12:20

These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips:

00:52 2 of 10

1. Playback mode

2. Battery level

[ ] Full battery

[ ] Fairly consumed

[ ] Nearly exhausted

[ ] Virtually no battery power

3. [ ] Card indicator

4. Index number of total number

5. Movie mode

6. Elapsed time

7. Elapsed playback indicator

PREPARING YOUR CAMERA

Installing the Battery

We highly recommend you use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to maximize performance of your digital camera. Make sure that camera’s power is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1. Turn your camera off.

2. Slide the battery/SD card cover away in arrow direction and lift it up.

3. Insert the battery with correct orientation. so its label is facing to the front side of the camera, and then insert the battery all the way down.

4. Close the battery/SD card cover securely.

Removing the Battery

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

Charging the Battery

The supplied AC adapter can charge the battery or activate the camera. Make sure that power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting.

1. Insert the barrel plug of the AC adapter into the DC IN socket of the camera.

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

 The status LED flashes green when charging starts and lights green when charging completes.  It is recommended to fully discharge or deplete the battery before charging.  Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the remaining power of battery.

Caution: You must use a class II, 5V/3A AC adapter. Its center tip must be set to positive and its plug must correctly fit the camera’s DC IN 5V jack. The supplied adapter meets these requirements. Using an adapter that does not meet these requirements could damage the camera or the adapter.

Notes:

 Before charging, turn power on at any mode. After LCD monitor turns on, turn power off.  The battery may become warm after charging or used for a long time. This is normal and not a malfunction.

When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery in your overcoat to keep them warm.

 If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the power will not be terminated. If you remove

the battery, and do not re-insert it within 2 hours, the date and time will reset.

 We recommend you charge the battery eight hours before first use.

Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

Your camera comes with 16 MB of internal memory (14 MB available for image storage), allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card which provides removable, reusable storage for images and video clips.

1. Make sure your camera is off.

2. Slide the SD card/battery cover in arrow direction and lift it up.

3. Insert the SD memory card all the way in.

 If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

4. Close the SD card/battery cover securely.

Notes:

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an SD

memory card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK".

 To save, edit, or delete data on an SD memory card, you must unlock

the card.

 Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial

usage.

To remove an SD memory card

1. Turn your camera off.

2. Release the SD card/battery cover lock.

3. Push the memory card in so it pops out.

Note:

 The memory card may become hot during use, observe due caution when removing the memory card.

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