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USER'S MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL
CAMERA
3.3
Megapixel
2X
Digital zoom
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
2X
Optical zoom
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Thank you for purchasing a the product. We strongly recommend
that you read this user's manual before operating the camera. Keep the
manual handy for quick reference. You are on your way to experiencing
a digital camera like no other. This easy-to-follow user's manual shows
you how to use your new camera like a pro, whether you want to:
download photos to your computer,
preview and take images via the television.
create a mini movie using the live video feature.
Welcome
Read and understand the user's manual.
Check the contents to make sure that all of the components are
included.
Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by taking
a number of test shots.
If your camera is used for a prolonged period, the camera body may
become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when
operating the camera.
Before using the camera, please ensure that you:
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CHAPTER 1: Components Guide
The Camera Kit.......................................................................................1
Index of Controls (Front / Left / Back / Up / Bottom View)..............................2
On Screen Display (OSD) ......................................................................7
CHAPTER 2: Getting Started
Attaching the Strap.................................................................................9
Turning the Power On/Off.......................................................................9
Installing the Batteries...........................................................................10
Inserting / Removing a Security Digital Card.........................................11
The Memory Priority..............................................................................12
Setting the Language ( )......................................................................12
CHAPTER 3: Basic Photography
Taking Pictures (Auto Focus)................................................................13
Adjust the zoom
Press the shutter button
Taking Pictures (Manual Focus)............................................................15
Switching the LCD Monitor Display Information ( )............................16
Using the Flash ( / / ) ..................................................................17
Using the Self-Timer ( ) ......................................................................17
Using the Macro ( ) ............................................................................18
Adjusting the Exposure Compensation.................................................18
Welcome
Table of Contents
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CHAPTER 4: Advanced Features Photography
Capture Mode ( / / )..................................................................19
Scene Mode ( / / / / / )...........................................20
Delete Mode ( / )............................................................................22
Resolution ( ).....................................................................................24
Compression Ratio ( / / )............................................................24
Exposure Time ( )...............................................................................25
Sharpness / Softness ( )....................................................................25
Light Metering Mode ( ).....................................................................26
Communication Setting ( )..................................................................27
Setting the ISO ( ).............................................................................27
Beeper On/Off ( / )........................................................................28
Auto Power Off ( )...............................................................................28
Monitor Brightness ( )........................................................................29
Setting the Date and Time ( ).............................................................29
Setting the TV System ( )...................................................................30
Reset Definition ( )............................................................................30
Setting the Focus before Using the Self-Timer ( )..............................31
CHAPTER 5: Viewing the Images
Switching between Capture and Replay Mode....................................32
Multi-Image Replay ( ) ......................................................................32
Auto Playback .....................................................................................33
The Zoom in the Replay Mode.............................................................33
Erasing the Single Image ....................................................................34
Protecting Images ( ) ........................................................................34
Playing Back Movies ...........................................................................35
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CHAPTER 6: Capturing / Replaying with a TV Monitor
Connecting the Camera with a TV Monitor..........................................36
Capturing the Images with a TV Monitor..............................................36
Replaying the Images with a TV Monitor..............................................37
CHAPTER 7: Installing the USB DISK Driver
For Windows 98 only............................................................................38
CHAPTER 8: Download Images via USB DISK.............40
CHAPTER 9: Appendix
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................42
Additional Information...........................................................................45
Welcome
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The Camera Kit
The camera kit includes:
1. The camera
2. AA alkaline batteries (x2)
3. Camera strap
4. Mini USB cable
5. User's manual
This is not your traditional camera. This is a "digital" camera. A digital
camera allows you to take pictures without the use of film. With the
camera, going digital is just the beginning. Before going into creating fun
projects with the camera, familiarize yourself with the cameras features
and functions.
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1. Components Guide
USER'S MANUAL
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
3.3
Megapixel
2X
Digital zoom
DIGITAL STILL CAMERA
2X
Optical zoom
NOTE
TV cable sold separately. Please see your local retailer.
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FlashIGBT Signal Optical Viewfinder Window
Self-Timer Signal
Lens
Front View
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)
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Strap Eyelet
SD Card Slot / Battery Cover
SD Card Slot
Battery Slot
Left View
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)
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EV OKEV OK
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Viewfinder
LCD Monitor
Capture/Replay
Button
Lock/Menu Button
Display Button
Power Button
Zoom Button
(Wide-angle/
)Telephoto
Exposure
Compensation/OK Button
Busy Signal
Flash
Signal
FLASHFLASH
BUSYBUSY
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Back View
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)
Terminal Cover
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/
/ MF / MF
ZOOM ZOOM
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/Zoom/Manual Focus
Button
/Macro/Erase
Button
/
Button
Self-Timer
/
Button
Flash
Terminal Cover
Video Out
Terminal
USB
Terminal
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)
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/ MF / MF
ZOOM ZOOM
/
/ MF / MF
ZOOM ZOOM
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Bottom View
Shutter
Tripod Socket
Up View
Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View)
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On Screen Display (OSD)
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Capture Mode
Capture Mode
/ /
Scene Mode
/ / / / /
Flash
/ /
Resolution
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Exposure
Compensation
Macro Mode
Manual Focus
SD SD
II
:SD card
:Internal
Self-Timer
Battery Condition
/ / /
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The type of media
in use is displayed
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SD-0001/1000SD-0001/1000
I-0001/1000I-0001/1000
SD-0001/1000
Images Taken
First Image Taken
Last Image Taken
SD Card / Internal
On Screen Display (OSD)
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P A G E 0 0 1P A G E 0 0 1
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Replay Mode
Capture Mode
SD-0001/1000SD-0001/1000
I-0001/1000I-0001/1000
Images Taken
Image Number Selected
Last Image Number
SD Card / Internal
Press " " button to capture photos.
Press " " button again to replay. Use the " ", " ", " " and
" " button to select the photo. Press " " button to enlarge photo.
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2. Getting Started
Turning the Power On/Off
Press " " button to turn
the camera on.
Press " " button
3 seconds to turn the
camera off.
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W
FLASHFLASH
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OKOK
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Attaching the Strap
Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below.
Figure1 Figure 2
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Installing the Batteries
Battery Condition
As the battery is depleted, the indication changes as follows.
NOTE
1.We recommend the use of NI-MH batteries, which have longer lives
than alkaline batteries. NI-MH batteries are rechargeable, alkaline
batteries are not.
2.Remove the batteries if you aren't going to use the camera. Don't short,
disassemble or throw the batteries into a fire.
Polarity direction
Step1 Step2 Step3
1. Open the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow.
2. Put the batteries in.
3. Clock the cover.
Empty
Full
Power is running
out, change the
batteries.
Low
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Inserting / Removing a Security Digital Card
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the SD card slot/battery cover.
Orient the SD card correctly and
push it into the card slot as far as it will go.
4-1. Push the card into the card slot
slightly and allow it to eject back out.
4-2. Grasp the card and pull it straightly
out.
NOTE
Note the orientation of the card. If it
inserts incorrectly, it may become
jammed.
NOTE
Never remove the card while the camera
is turned on. It will destroy the image
data or damage the card itself.
3. Inserting the card
4. Removing the card
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NOTE
The SD card is optional, you can purchase at your local retailer.
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The Memory Priority
You can store image data with an external SD card or internal memory
in the camera. As the SD card is inserted into the camera, the image
data will be recorded or viewed or downloaded into the SD card first.
Only if the SD card is removed from the camera will the image data be
recorded or viewed or downloaded into the internal memory of the
camera.
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Setting the Language ( )
You can select from 9 different languages:
Traditional Chinese / English / German / French / Italian / Spanish /
Portuguese / Dutch / Polish
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select the language.
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
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Taking Pictures (Auto Focus)
3. Basic Photography
1. Press " " button. The camera will beep.
2. Aim the camera at the subject.
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3. Adjust the zoom
NOTE
TO USE THE DIGITAL ZOOM
Use the optical zoom to zoom in fully and then press "T" button again.
Digital zoom can not be used as the LCD monitor is turned off.
TO USE THE OPTICAL ZOOM
Use the digital zoom to zoom out fully and then press "W" button again.
3-1. Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition.
3-2. To zoom in on the subject, press the "T" button. To zoom out,
press the "W" button. The zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor
when you zoom in or out. Zooming stops briefly when the camera
switches between optical zoom and digital zoom.
The zoom in or zoom out will
stop briefly here. Press "T" or
"W" button again to switch
between optical and digital zoom.
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4. Press the shutter button
4-1. Press the "shutter" button
down half way. The color
of the focus frame will be
red.
4-2. When the camera has
finished metering, the
color of the focus frame
will be green.
Shutter
Speed
Aperture
1/45 F2.8
Green
Red
ISO 100
ISO
Sensitivity
Camera Shake
Indicator
4-3. Then press the "shutter" button down fully to take the picture.
The camera beeps and the data is then recorded.
NOTE
The " " appears on the LCD monitor when the shutter speed
> 1/45 second. Please use the tripod to steady the camera.
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Light Metering Mode
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Taking Pictures (Manual Focus)
1. Press " " button. The camera will beep.
2. Press " " button until "MF" icon appears on the monitor.
3. Use the zoom lever (T or W button) to focus the subject.
4. Use the LCD monitor to check the focus.
5. Press the "shutter" button down fully to take the picture. The camera
beeps and the data is then recorded.
NOTE
When you select the manual focus mode, the "MF" icon
appears on the LCD monitor. Press " " button again to
cancel the manual focus mode.
Manual focus
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Switching the LCD Monitor Display Information ( )
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button
button
button button
SD-0001/1000
Simple
Display
Detailed
Display
No
Information
Display
Monitor
Off
Pressing " " button switches the LCD monitor display information. In
the capture mode, pressing " " button cycles the LCD monitor to the
next mode each time the button is pressed.
Detailed Display:
The LCD monitor displays
information such as the camera
setting, resolution, battery
condition......
Simple Display:
The LCD monitor only
displays remaining image
capacity.
No Information Display:
The LCD monitor displays
no information on it.
Monitor Off:
Turn of the monitor.
NOTE
Digital zoom can not be used
if the LCD monitor is turned off.
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Using the Flash ( / / )
Using the Self-Timer ( )
This is used to take a picture with a 10 seconds delay.
1. Press " " button to select the self-timer setting.
The appears on the LCD monitor.
2. Take the picture by pressing the "shutter" button.
You have 10 seconds which is indicated by
the camera beeping and the self-timer indicator
blinking on the front of the camera.
3. You can set the focus before using the self-timer.
Please see p. for more details.
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The flash mode is used to add extra light to your image. Press " "
button to select the flash setting. The flash setting changes ( , , )
each time you press " " button. And the selected flash mode appears
on the LCD monitor.
NOTE
: Auto Flash Mode :Forced Flash Mode :No Flash Mode
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NOTE
Press " " button again to cancel this mode.
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Using the Macro ( )
1. The macro mode is used to shoot close-up of
subjects in the range of cm to cm. Press
" " button and " " icon appears on the LCD
monitor.
2. Shoot the image.
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Adjusting the Exposure Compensation
NOTE
Press " " button again to cancel the macro mode.
Adjust the exposure compensation setting to
obtain the optimum image brightness (Exposure)
when the subject is much brighter or darker than
the background.
1. Press " " button to get into the EV mode.
The exposure compensation bar will appear on
the LCD monitor.
2. Press button. The brightness of the
subject will be adjusted according to the exposure value. You can
see the change on the LCD monitor.
" " or " "
3. Press " " button to exit.
NOTE
The settings can be adjusted in 1/2 steps in the range of -2.5EV~+2.5EV.
The higher the value, the greater the exposure (brightness).
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Capture Mode ( / / )
In the capture mode, you can choose from 3 types of shots:
Single Shot / Continuous Shots / Recording
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select or or .
4. Press " " button to confirm setting.
5. The selected mode will appear on the LCD monitor.
Single Shot Continuous Shots
Recording
Use this mode to shoot single
shot.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
take a picture.
Use this mode to capture
continuous shots.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
take the pictures.
*Take up 3 pictures in super
fine resolution at one time.
*Take up 6 pictures in fine
resolution at one time.
*Take up 12 pictures in normal
resolution at one time.
Use this mode to recording a
short movie.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
start recording.
2. Press the "shutter" button
again to stop recording.
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Scene Mode ( / / / / / )
In the scene mode, you can choose from 6 types of scenes:
Portrait / Landscape / Back Light / Tungsten /
Night Landscape / Fluorescent
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select or or or or or .
As the scene type is selected, press " " button again to exit
the menu.
4. The selected mode will appear on the LCD monitor.
Portrait Landscape
Back Light Tungsten
Use this mode for shots of people.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
take a picture.
Use this mode for daytime shots
of scenery.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
take a picture.
Use this mode for shots in back
light.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
take a picture.
Use this mode for shots in
incandescent light.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
take a picture.
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NOTE
Use this mode for normal, everyday use.
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Night Landscape Fluorescent
Use this mode for shots taken in
the evening or at night.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
take a picture.
Use this mode for shots in
fluorescent light.
1. Press the "shutter" button to
take a picture.
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Delete Mode ( / )
In the delete mode,
ose from 2 types of this mode:
no matter what type of media (SD card / Internal
memory) you set, you can cho
Delete All / Format
Delete All (In a SD card)
1. Make sure the SD card is in the camera.
2. Press " " button to display the menu.
3. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
4. Use " " or " " button to select " " in higher
level.
5. Press " " button.
6. Select "Yes" using " " or " " button.
7. Press " " button to delete all the images.
Format a SD card
1. Make sure the SD card is in the camera.
2. Press " " button to display the menu.
3. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
4. Use " " or " " button to select " " in higher
level.
5. Press " " button.
6. Select "Yes" using " " or " " button.
7. Press " " button to format the card.
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Locked images can not be deleted.
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Delete All (the internal memory)
1. Make sure the SD card is out of the camera.
2. Press " " button to display the menu.
3. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
4. Use " " or " " button to select " " in the lower
level.
5. Press " " button.
6. Select "Yes" using " " or " " button.
7. Press " " button to delete all the images.
Format the internal memory
1. Make sure the SD card is out of the camera.
2. Press " " button to display the menu.
3. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
4. Use " " or " " button to select " " in the lower
level.
5. Press " " button.
6. Select "Yes" using " " or " " button.
7. Press " " button to format.
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Locked images can not be deleted.
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Resolution ( )
In the resolution mode, you can choose the setting ( )
according to the type of shot you want to take.
SHQ HQ SQ / 6M/ /
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select the quality.
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
5. The selected resolution icon will appear on the LCD monitor.
NOTE
= 2048 x 1536 pixels / Suer Fine
= 1024 x 768 pixels / Fine
= 640 x 480 pixels / Normal
6M = 2976x2240 pixels / Interpolation
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Compression Ratio ( / / )
In the compression ratio mode, you can choose the quality setting (
) according to the type of shot you want to take.
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1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select the quality.
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
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= Super Fine
= Fine
= Normal
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Exposure Time ( )
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Using this function when you want to adjust the shutter speed.
Sharpness / Softness ( )
Use this setting to emphasize (soften) the outlines of the image.
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select the time.
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
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NOTE
1. The settings can be adjusted to 1 second / 2 seconds / 4 seconds
and turn off.
2. This function only work in the Night Landscape mode.
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select the grade.
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
NOTE
The settings can be adjusted in the range of -3 ~ +3.
-1~-3 = Softness
0 = Normal
+1~+3 = Sharpness
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Light Metering Mode ( )
Using this function for scenes where the brightness of the subject and
background differ markedly. You can choose from 2 types of this
mode.
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select " " or " ".
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
NOTE
/ Center - Average:
Averages the exposure at the center of the image. Use this mode when
the subject is backlit or surrounded by bright light.
/Center - Weighted:
Place more weight of the exposure at the center of the image. It is useful
for subjects with strongly contrasting light and dark areas.
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Communication Setting ( )
The default setting is he camera uses
the USB DISK to download the images. W
ress " " button to start, and
"INSERT CABLE" will appear on the LCD
monitor.
" ". T
hen
you download the images for the first time,
please do this:
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Then p
Setting the ISO ( )
ISO
You can change the ISO sensitivity when taking images. You can set
the ISO sensitivity to Auto, ISO 50, ISO 100 or ISO 200.
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select the ISO sensitivity (Auto, ISO 50,
ISO 100 or ISO 200).
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
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INSERT
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Beeper On/Off ( / )
In this mode, you can set the beeper on or off.
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select " " or " ".
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
Auto Power Off ( )
Using this function when you want to get the maximum possible
running time from the batteries.
NOTE
The settings can be adjusted in 30 / 45 / 60 / 120 / 180 seconds and
turn off.
1. Press the " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select the time.
4. When you have finished setting, press the " " button to exit.
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Monitor Brightness ( )
You can adjust the monitor brightness in the range of 1~4.
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select the grade.
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
NOTE
1 = Monitor- Darker
4 = Monitor- Lightest
Setting the Date and Time ( )
You can set the date
M1 = DD / MM / YY
M2 = YY / MM / DD
M5 = NON-DISPLAY
from 5 types of this mode:
M3 =
M4 = YY / MM / DD / HH / MM
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select M1 or M2 or M3 or M4 type.
4. Press " " button to setup.
5. Use " " or " " button to select the desired item and then use
" " or " " button to correct the setting.
6. If you do not want the date displayed on photos select M5.
7. When you have finished the setting, press " " button to return
the menu.
DD / MM / YY / HH / MM
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Setting the TV System ( )
In this mode, you can set the TV system in NTSC or PAL .
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select "NTSC" or "PAL " .
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit.
Reset Definition ( )
RESET
You can reset all of the menu and button operation settings to the default
settings.
1. Press the " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Press " " button to reset.
4. When you have finished setting, press the " " button to exit.
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NOTE
Do not use the "Reset Definition" mode to confirm new settings.
This mode should only be used to reset the menu to the factory
default settings.
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Setting the Focus before Using the Self-Timer ( )
This mode only works when using the self-timer function. Before using
the self-timer, you can choose from 2 types of the focus ( , )
to take the photo.
1. Press " " button to display the menu.
2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ).
3. Use " " or " " button to select " " or " " .
4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit. Now you
can use the self-timer with new focus setting.
/ /
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NOTE
:
Using the self-timer with focus setting, then you press the "shutter"
button. The camera will beep for 10 seconds. After that, the camera
starts focusing and taking the photo.
:
Using the self-timer with focus setting, the camera will start focusing
after you have pressed the "shutter" button. Once the focus is set,
you have 10 seconds before the photo is taken.
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Switching between Capture and Replay Mode
5. Viewing the Images
1. Press " " button to switch capture mode to replay mode.
2. In the replay mode, you can preview and zoom in on the images.
Multi-Image Replay ( )
1. Select the image by pressing " ", " "," " and
" " button to move the white line box to the
desired image.
2. You can enlarge the desired image by pressing
the " " button. Select the other enlarged
images by pressing " " and " " button.
NOTE
Press the " " button to switch between the enlarged image and
multi-image replay mode.
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NOTE
When the memory setting is in the external SD card mode (the SD
card is in the camera), you can only view or download the images
stored in the SD card. If you want to view or download the images
in the internal memory of the camera, please remove the SD card
first .(p. 11)
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1. In single image replay, the displayed image
can be zoomed in and out by using the "W",
"T" button.
2. Select the desired photo and press
Press
the
to plan the image.
3. To return to the normal mode (zoom ratio=1X),
press the
" "
button to switch to the single image replay.
the "W", "T" button to magnified the
image. Press " ", " ", " " and " " button
magnified
"W" button.
The Zoom in the Replay Mode
Auto Playback
0001
NOTE
The zoom ratio is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2X2X
The function automatically plays all the images
stored in the camera.
1. In single image replay, hold on " " or " "
button for 2 seconds to preview the images
automatically (slides show).
2. Adjust the playback speed by pressing
" "or " " button.
3. Press " " or " " button to pause.
4. Press " " button to stop this function or
press " " button to go back to the capture mode.
NOTE
To playback the images slowly, press the " " button.
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Erasing the Single Image
1. In single image replay, select the image you wish to erase using " "
or " " button.
2. Press the " " button.
3. Select "Yes" using " " or " " button.
4. Press " " button to erase the image.
In single image replay, select an image you want to protect using " "
or " " button and press " " button. Then the image has been locked.
Press " " button again to cancel the function.
Protecting Images ( )
LOCK
0001
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Playing Back Movies
1. In single image replay, select the movie you wish to play using " "
or " " button.
2. Press the "W" button, the movie images will be played back. You can
press the "W" button again to pause the movie.
3. If you want to stop during playback, press the "T" button.
4. Press the " " or " " button to continue view the other image.
5. You can press " " button to go back to the capture mode.
NOTE
" " is displayed on the movie image.
00:00
00:56
0003
Press "T" button
to stop the movie.
Press "W" button
to play or pause the movie.
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Connecting the Camera with a TV Monitor
Capturing the Images with a TV Monitor
1. Turn off the camera and TV.
2. Attach the TV cable (optional) to the video out terminal on the camera.
3. Plug the other end of the TV cable to the video in jack on the TV.
1. Make sure you have connected the camera to the TV.
2.
3. Turn on the camera in capture mode and select the type of capturing
.
4. Shooting or recording the images.
Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode.
(p. 19)
NOTE
If an incorrect TV system is set, the output image will not
display properly. Please set the TV system correctly . (p. 30)
6. Capturing / Replaying with a TV Monitor
TV cable
Television
video in
jack
NOTE
The TV cable is sold separately (Model Number =1WCR648RCATVA).
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Replaying the Images with a TV Monitor
1. Make sure you have connected the camera to the TV.
2.
3. Turn on the camera in replay mode .
4.
Turn on the TV and switch it to video mode.
In the replay mode, you can preview and zoom in on the images.
(p. 32)
NOTE
If an incorrect TV system is set, the output image will not
display properly. Please set the TV system correctly . (p. 30)
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If you have Windows 98 operating system on your PC, please place the
CD-ROM into the appropriate drive, then install the USB DISK driver
(msd98_setup.exe) to your computer.
1.
2. Click "Next" on the Welcome screen.
3. The files will begin to copy to your
computer.
If your operating system is
Windows 2000/ME/XP, you do not need to install any driver.
Click "msd98_setup.exe" file to
install the USB DISK Driver.
7. Installing the USB DISK Driver
For Windows 98 only
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4. Click "Finish" to end the setup.
5. In order for the driver to take effect,
you should click "OK" to restart your
computer now.
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8. Download Images via USB DISK
USB cable
Computer's
USB port
1. Switch the camera to the
Communication Setting mode and
press the " " button. The LCD monitor
will show "INSERT CABLE" .
2. Attach the USB cable to the USB
terminal on the camera.
3. Plug the other end of the USB
cable to the USB port on the PC.
4. After a moment, Windows will find
new hardware, and install the driver
automatically. You will find the images
as follows:
(p. 27)
My computer / Removable Disk /
DCIM / 100IMAGE
Removable Disk
USB DISK
INSERT
CABLE
NOTE
Make sure you have installed the driver first,
If you have Windows 98 operating system
on your PC.
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DCIM
100IMAGE
NOTE
When the memory setting is in the external SD card mode (the
SD card is in the camera), you can only view or download the
images stored in the SD card. If you want to view or download
the images in the internal memory of the camera, please remove
the SD card first (p. 11).
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9. Appendix
42
Troubleshooting
Check this
Remedy
•
•
Batteries inserted
incorrectly
•
•
•
•
Power supply not on
•
No space on the SD
card
’
•
End of SD card
service life
Symptom
Power will not
turn on
Power turns off
right after turning
on
Can not take a
picture even if
pressing the
shutter button
’
Power
supply
Shooting
the
pictures
Battery level too low
Battery level too low
Replace with new
batteries
Replace with new
batteries
Insert the batteries
correctly
Delete unwanted files
or insert a new card
Turn power on
The camera is not set
to capture mode
Set to capture mode
Insert a new card
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43
Check this
Remedy
•
•
•
•
Symptom
’
Shooting
the
pictures
Subject is not in the
center
Can not focus
Flash is set to " "
mode
Doesn't Flash
Capture mode is set
to " ", " " mode
Battery is exhausted
Mode is not set
to " "
No image data or the
data is erased
Play
back
Cannot playback
image or playback
screen will not
appear
SD card is not inserted
or does not contain
any files
SD card is not
formatted with this
camera
Replace with new
batteries
Switch capture mode
to " " mode
Set to " " mode
Format the SD
card with this
camera ( )p.22
Move the subject to
the center
Distance too great,
the flash did not
reach the subject
Image appears
dark
Move closer to
subject
Change flash mode
to " " or " "
Take photos
Take photos
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Check this
Remedy
•
•
•
Symptom
Play
back
Can not delete
the image
Image is protected
Other
No image on
TV screen
Incorrect video
system setting
Unlock this image
(p.34)
See p.30
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Sensor Resolution
2140 x 1560 CCD sensor with 3.34M pixels
Image Resolution
Still Mode :
2048 x 1536; 1024 x 768; 640 x 480 pixels
2976 x 2240 (Interpolation) pixels
Video Clip: 320 x 240 pixels
Lens
f=6~12/24 mm (2X Optical Zoom / 2X Digital Zoom)
Focus Range
5.6 inches (0.14m) to infinity
Focus Range-Macro Mode
2.4~5.6 inches (0.06~0.14m)(macro mode)
Shutter
Electronic shutter, Mechanical shutter
Strobe / Auto Exposure / Continuous Shots
Yes
Video-Out
Live / Still (Preview)
Interface
Mini USB
LCD Display
TFT LCD (1.5")
Protocol
Mass storage
Technical Specifications
Additional Information
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Technical Specifications
1. Windows 98 / ME / 2000 / XP
2. A Pentium, Pentium II or higher PC, or compatible computer with MMX
3. A hard disk with at least 200 MB space available to run the program
4. At least 64 MB of RAM (128 MB recommended)
5. Built-in USB port
System Requirements for PC
Self Timer
10 seconds
Image Type
JPEG
Image Capacity
SD card / Internal 8 MB flash memory
Power Source
USB 5V / AA alkaline batteries x 2
Power Saving
Automatically power off after 30 / 45 / 60 / 120 / 180 seconds
Dimensions
3.99"(W) x 2.17"(H) x 1.44"(D) ;
101.3 x 55 x 36.8 mm
Weight
138 g (without batteries & SD card)
1. OS 9.1 or above
System Requirements for MAC
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Maintenance and Storage
Stop operating the camera immediately if it emits smoke or
noxious fumes. Immediately turn the camera's power off,
remove the camera battery. Continued use of the product may
result in fire or electrical shock.
Do not dismantle, modify or repair the camera yourself. Fire
and/or electrical shock may occur as a result.
Do not allow the camera to come into contact with, or become
immersed in, water or other liquids. The camera has not been
waterproofed. If the exterior comes into contact with liquids or
salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth.
Do not drop or insert metal objects or combustible items inside
the camera. Fire and/or electrical shock may occur as a result.
Do not directly look at the sun through the viewfinder or use
the flash near eyes. Eye injury may occur as a result.
Do not use or store this camera in environments of direct
sunlight, high humidity and dusty places, next to air
conditioner, electric heater or other heat sources, in a closed
car,.....etc.
Do not use organic solvents, such as alcohol, to clean the
camera. If the lens or viewfinder are dirty, use a lens brush or
soft cloth. Never use your fingers.
To prevent electrical shock, do not attempt to disassemble or
repair the camera. Water may cause fire or electric shock,
store in a dry place.
Usage environment / temperature: to degrees celsius
Usage environment / relative humidity:
0 40
45% ~80%
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