Sanyo VPC-503 Instruction Manual

FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA)

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

operation.

Note:

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

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 un less oth erwise sp ecified in the manu al. If such changes or modifications shou ld be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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Trademark Information

 Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  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 trademar ks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

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

specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. Thi s User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

 The product and accessories th at co me wit h your di gital c ame ra may b e d ifferent fro m t hos e des cr ibed in

this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often sp ecify sli ghtly different produ ct inclus ions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with acce ssories 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 pr oduct definition and included accessories.

 The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual desi gn of

your digital camera.

 The manufacturer assumes no liab ility for any errors or discrepancies in t his user manual.  For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Warnings

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

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

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

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

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

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

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

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

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

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

shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or un stable surfaces.

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

Keep the batteries out of the reach of ch ild r en .

Swallowing batteries might caus e poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately

consult 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.

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Cautions

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

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

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

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on th e screen or cause the internal fluid to l eak. If the internal fluid

enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrumen t. 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 batteries immediately after long period of continuou s use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause b urns.

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 pl aces where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

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

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

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

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Notes on Battery Usage

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

 Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.  Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and

reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended.

 If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an

extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.

 The batteries may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash

continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.

 The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is

normal and not a malfunction.

 If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to

prevent leakage or corrosion.

 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.  Always keep the terminals clean.  Never use manganese batteries.  There is a risk of explosion if the batteries are replaced with an incorrect type.  Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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Contents

INTRODUCTION....................................................8

Package Contents . ................................................9

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA...............10

Front View............. .. ................................ .. ...........10

Rear View ............................................................11

Mode Dial.................................................... .. .. .....12

LCD Monitor Information. ............................... ... ... 13

PREPARING THE CAMERA...............................16

Installing the Batteries .........................................16

Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory)........17

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

(Optional Accessory) ...........................................18

Attaching the Camera Strap ................................19

GETTING STARTED...........................................20

Turning the Power On/Off.................................... 20

Choosing the Screen Language..........................21

Setting the Date and Time ...................................22

Formatting an SD Memory Card or

Internal Memory...................................................23

Using the LCD Monitor ...... .. ................................ 24

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE.....................................25

Shooting Images..................................................25

Setting Image Resolution and Quality .................26

Using the Zoom Function.................................. ... 27

Using the Flash....................................................28

Setting Focus....................................................... 29

Capture Mode.....................................................30

Burst ....................................................................30

Auto Bracket ........................................................ 31

Self-Timer ............................................................ 32

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation).......34

Setting White Balance .........................................35

USING THE MODE DIAL....................................36

Auto Mode [ ]...................................................36

Program Mode [ ] ............................................36

Portrait Mode [ ] ..............................................37

Landscape Mode [ ] ........................................37

Sport Mode [ ] ................................................. 38

Night Mode [ ]... .. ................................ .. ...........38

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS....................39

Viewing Images................................................... 39

Magnifying Images................................... .. ... ...... 40

Thumbnail Display............................................... 41

Slideshow Display............................................... 42

Resizing an Image .............................................. 43

MOVIE MODE.....................................................44

Recording Movie Clips........................................ 44

Playing Back Movie Clips.................................... 45

PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES. 46

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV...... 46

Deleting Images/Movie Clips............................... 47

Protecting Images/Movie Clips............................ 48

Setting the DPOF ................................................ 49

Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer... 51

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL

CAMERA TO COMPUTER.................................55

Step 1: Install the USB driver .............................. 56

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to

your computer ..................................................... 57

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .............59

Installing Photo Explorer ..................................... 59

Installing Photo Express...................................... 60

USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC

CAMERA.............................................................61

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver ................... 61

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to

your computer ..................................................... 62

Step 3: Run your application software

(i.e. Windows NetMeeting) .................................. 63

MENU OPTIONS.................................................64

Camera Menu ........ .. ................................ ........... 64

Movie Menu......................................................... 69

Playback Menu.................................................... 70

Setup Menu................... ... ... ................................ 73

CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO

OTHER DEVICES................................................77

SPECIFICATIONS...............................................78

APPENDIX...........................................................80

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera! Equipped with a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

 5.0 Megapixels

A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 megapixels for high quality images.

 Auto flash

An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used.

 2.4” TFT color image LCD monitor  Optical zoom: 1x~3x  Digital zoom: 1x~4x  Approx. 8MB internal (built-in) memory

Images can be captured without using an SD memory card.

 Support for SD memory card for memory

expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 1GB) by using an optional SD memory card.

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 USB connection

Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your compute using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98 and Win98SE).

 DPOF functionality

DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the SD memory card.

 PictBridge support

You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

 Provided editing software: Photo Explorer

Photo Express

You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software.

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Common Product Components:

 Digital Camera  User's Manual  Software CD-ROM  Camera Strap  Camera Pouch  AV C a b le  USB Cable  Batteries

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Common (Optional) Accessories:

 AC power adapter  SD memory card

 Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1 2

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1. Shutter release button

2. Flash

3. Power switch

4. Mode dial

5. Self-timer LED

6. Microphone

7. PC / AV terminal

8. DC input terminal

9. Lens

Rear View

1. LED indicator

2. / Zoom in (telephoto) button / Zoom out (wide-angle) button

3. Playback button

4. MENU Menu button

5. Delete button

6. Arrow button (Up) Self-timer button

7. Arrow button (Right) Focus button

5 6 7 8

8. Strap holder

9. Arrow button (Down) Exposure compensation button

10. Arrow button (Left) Flash button

11. button

DISPLAY Display button

12.Battery / card cover

13. Tripod socket

14. LCD monitor

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Mode Dial

You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect.

Mode Description

1. Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set manually.

2. Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.

3. Landscape Select this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.

4. Sports Select this mode to shoot fast moving objects.

5. Night Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time

6. Setup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.

7. Video Select this mode to record video clips.

8. Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.

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LCD Monitor Information

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 Camera Mode

1. Mode indication [ ] Program Mode [] Portrait Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ ] Sport Mode [ ] Night Mode [] Setup Mode [ ] Movie Mode [ ] Auto Mode

2. Flash mode [] Auto [] Red eye [ ] Flash on [ ] Flash off

3. Capture mode [] Single [] Burst [ ] AEB [ ] 2 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10 sec. self-timer [ ] 10+2 sec. Self-timer

4. Focus mode [ ] Standard [] Macro [ ] Infinity

5. Possible number of shots

6. Memory status

7. Battery and AC adapter

8. Recorded pixels

9. Image quality

10.White balance

: Built-in memory

(without card)

: SD memory card

[ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power [ ] AC adapter

[ ] 2560 x 1920 [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1280 x 960 [ ] 640 x 480

[] Fine [] Normal [ ] Economy

Auto [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent

2.2X

14 13

11.ISO sensitivity [ ] Auto [] 64 [ ] 100 [ ] 200

12. EV compensation

13.Focus area

14.Zoom bar

5321 4

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11 12

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 Movie Mode

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01/ 01 /2 006

1/7

100 -0 00 1

1. Movie mode

2. Flash mode

3. Recordable movie time available

4. Memory status

5. Battery power and AC adapter indicator

6. Focus area

7. Zoom bar

 Image Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Number of image

3. Memory status

4. Battery power and AC adapter indicator

5. Index number of total number

6. DPOF indicator

7. Protect indicator

8. Date

9. Time

10. EV compensation

11.ISO sensitivity

12.White balance

13. Image quality

14.Recorded pixels

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01/01/2006 12:00

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 Movie Playback

12: 01

01/ 01 /2 006

1/7

100 -0 00 1

00: 05

1. Playback mode

2. Movie mode

3. Number of movie

4. Memory status

5. Battery power and AC adapter indicator

6. Index number of total number

7. Elapsed time

8. Date

9. Time

10.Play/Pause indicator

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00:05

1/7

5 6 7

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01/01/2006 12:01

12:01

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries.

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

4. Close the battery cover.  To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing

batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover.

 Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.  Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance may deteriorate. AA alkaline batteries are not

recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality.

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Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory)

Use of the AC adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC.

1. Make sure your camera is off.

2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the camera DC input terminal labeled "DC IN 3V".

3. Connect the other end to a power outlet.

 Make sure to use only the AC adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not

covered under the warranty.

 To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to

the computer, use the AC adapter as a power supply.

 The AC adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 8MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.

2. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration.

4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.  To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is

turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

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

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

 To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card,

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

 To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the

card.

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Attaching the Camera Strap

 Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

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GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

 Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on.  To turn the power off, press the power switch again.

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Power switch

Choosing the Screen Language

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Language], then press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the language you want.

5. Press the button to confirm.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

For mat

Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

English

Select :

lis

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Setting the Date and Time

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

te & Time

Select :

Cancel : MENU

/ 01 / 2006

00 : 00

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Date & Time] and the four-way controller (WX) to switch the date types,then press the

button.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

For mat

Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

lis

English

Select :

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4. Press the four-way controller (WX) to select Day, Month, Year and Time fields.

te & Tim

Date & Time

 To increase a value, press the four-way controller (S).

0101 / 01 / 2006

 To decrease a value, press the four-way controller (T).

01 / 01 / 2006

 The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

5. Press the button after all fields are set.

Cancel : MENU

 The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera.

00 : 00

Select :

Select :Cancel : MENU

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Select :

Foorrmmaatt

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD memory card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats an SD memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images and data.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.  [Set-up1] is displayed.

2. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Format], then press the

button.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select [Yes], then press the

button to confirm.

 When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data on the SD memory card will be erased. Protected images are

also erased.

 To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the SD

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

memory card.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

For mat

Beeper

Date & Time

te & Tim

Langu

Language

For mat

Yes

YYees

Select :

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

lis

English

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Using the LCD Monitor

Your camera is equipped with a 2.4” full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter release button.

 The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.  To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter release button, always hold it carefully. This is

especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, since your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image.  When you press the shutter release button down halfway, the

camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time.

4. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image.

 The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD monitor screen after the image has

been captured.

 Pressing the

button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display Æ Infomation Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off.

/DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the /DISPLAY

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Mode1

Mode2

Mode3

Select :

ISO

Quality

Ima

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. Balance

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Ima

ge Size

Select :

2560 X 1920

2048 X 1536

1280 X 960

640 X 480

Cancel : MENU

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality

As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the MENU button.

 [Mode1] is displayed.  In the mode, [Auto] is displayed.

3. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [Image Size], then press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm.

5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [Quality].

 The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage

size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured.

 You can resize the images later. Please refer to the section in this manual

titled “Resizing an Image” (EN-43) for further detail.

Mode1Mode1

Mode1 Mode2

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Return :

Cancel : MENU

Mode2 Mode3

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Image Size

Quality

. Balanc

W. Balance

ISO

Image Size

2560 X 1920

2048 X 1536

1280 X 960

640 X 480

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Mode3

Select :

Using the Zoom Function

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This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button. The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. When the digital zoom is within 3x magnification, the zoom bar is within the optical zoom range. When the digital zoom function is set to On, you can further enlarge the subjects with the 4x digital zoom by continuing to press the button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x) and the zoom bar is within the digital zoom area. You can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is enlarged, the more pixelated the image will appear.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

Optical zoom range

2.2X

Zoom bar

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the / button.

 To exit the zoom photography, press and hold the button.  The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD

monitor.

3. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

 To enable digital zoom feature, set the [Mode2- Digital Zoom] to [On] in the , , , , , or mode. (Refer to

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Digital zoom range

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Using the Flash

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The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Press the four-way controller (W/ ). The flash mode changes

each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (ST).

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

5. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The camera has four flash modes: Auto, Red-eye, Flash on and Flash off. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode Description

Auto The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions.

Red-eye Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take

natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions. When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible.

Flash on The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness.

Flash off The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode when

taking pictures using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.

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Flash Mode

Auto

OK :

Setting Focus

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Standard

OK :

Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Press the four-way controller (X/ ). The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using four-way controller (ST).

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

5. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The camera has three focus modes: Standard, Macro and Infinity. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:

Focus mode Description

Standard Select Standard-focus setting for most occasions when you want the camera to

automatically determine the focus setting.When using Standard-focus setting, any object at a range of focus is 40 cm or greater can be in focus.

Macro Select Macro-focus setting to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed

to its widest position you may focus on objects as close as 5 cm.When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position (3x zoom) you may focus on objects as close as 30 cm.

Infinity Select Infinity-focus setting when you want to capture an image of a subject at

infinity. The flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically.

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Capture Mode

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Burst

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Burst

This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter release button is pressed. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Press the four-way controller (S/ ) and use (S) to select

[Burst]. You can also change the setting using four-way controller (WX).

4. Press the button to confirm the setting. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen.

5. Press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus.

6. Press the shutter release button to capture a sequence of images.

 In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically.

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Burst

OK :

Auto Bracket

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e Mode

AEB

OK :

In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter release button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Press the four-way controller (S/ ) and use (S) to select

[AEB]. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (WX).

4. Press the button to confirm the setting. The indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

5. Press the shutter release button to capture the three images.

 In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically.

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AEB

OK :

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Self-Timer

ptur

e Mode

2 sec. Self-timer

OK :

The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.

2. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or .

3. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

4. Press the four-way controller (S/ ) and use (S) to select your desired self-timer mode. You can also change the setting using four-way controller (WX).

5. Press the button to confirm the setting.

6. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

 The self-timer function is activated.  The photograph is then taken after the preset time.  To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the four-way

controller (S/ ) or press the shutter release button halfway.

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2 sec. Self-timer

OK :

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

Self-timer mode Description

2 sec. Self-timer The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode

is useful for preventing camera shake.

10 sec. Self-timer The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode

is suitable for the shots in which the photographer has to be included.

10+2 sec. Self-timer The first image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is

pressed, and then the second image is captured 2 seconds later. This mode is convenient when capturing group images in succession. Flash does not fire in this mode.

 After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.  If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

Set :

Select :

0. 0

You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be set from

-2.0EV to +2.0EV.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Press the four-way controller (T/ ) and use WX to set the range

of EV compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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Select :

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Setting White Balance

This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or .

2. Press the power switch to turn on the power.

3. Press the MENU button. [Mode1] is displayed.

4. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [W. Balance], then press the button.

5. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the desired white balance setting, then press the button to confirm.

6. To cancel the setting, press the MENU button and exit the menu.

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USING THE MODE DIAL

Auto Mode [ ]

(Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special

functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image.  When you press the shutter release button down halfway, the

camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time.

4. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image.

Program Mode [ ]

In the (Program) mode, the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter release button to capture the image.

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Portrait Mode [ ]

Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter release button to capture the image.

Landscape Mode [ ]

This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter release button to capture the image.

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Sport Mode [ ]

This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter release button to capture the image.

Night Mode [ ]

This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Compose your subject within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter release button to capture the image.

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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

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Viewing Images

You can display the still images one by one.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the button.

 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.  Basic information is shown by indicators on the LCD monitor

screen. To see full information display, press the /DISPLAY button.

3. Use the four-way controller (WX) to select the desired images.

 To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (W).  To view the next image, press the four-way controller (X).

 For protected images/movie clips, mark will be displayed. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Protecting

Images/Movie Clips” (EN-48) for further details.

 For images selected for printing with DPOF setting, mark will be displayed. (Refer to the section in this manual titled

“Setting the DPOF” (EN-49, 50) for further details.)

 If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card, [No image] message will appear on the LCD

monitor screen.

 You cannot enter the Playback mode from the Setup mode.

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Magnifying Images

1.5 X

While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio.

1. Press the button.

 The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.  To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (W).  To view the next image, press the four-way controller (X).

2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the / button.

 To enlarge the selected image, press the button.  To return to the normal image, press the button.  The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor

screen.

3. To view different portions of the images, press the four-way

controller (STWX) to adjust the display area.

 The magnification factors range from 1.5X to 4X (within 6 stages: 1.5X, 2.0X, 2.5X, 3.0X, 3.5X and 4.0X).

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1.5X

Thumbnail Display

1 2 3

4 5 6

7 8 9

This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor screen simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.

1. Press the button.  The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

2. Press the / button once.

 Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.  For recorded movie clips, the movie mode icon will be

displayed.

 For protected images/movie clips, mark will be displayed.

(Refer to the section in this manual titled “Protecting Images/ Movie Clips” (EN-48) for further details.)

3. Use the four-way controller (STWX) to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size.

4. Press the or / button to display the selected image on full screen.

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10 Sec.

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Slideshow Display

The slideshow function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations.

1. Press the button.  The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

2. Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu. Then use the four-way controller (T) to select [Slide Show] and press the

button.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to set the playback interval, then press the button.

 The slideshow starts.  The movie clips display the first frame image, and the movie is

not played back.

 To stop slideshow, press the button.

 You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec..

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10 Sec.

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You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel.

1. Press the button.  The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

2. In the mode, use the four-way controller (WX) to select the desired images.

 To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (W).  To view the next image, press the four-way controller (X).

3. Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu. Press the four-way controller (X) to select [Playback2] and press (T) to select [Resize] and press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the desired setting, then press the button to confirm.

 You can only choose a smaller size image; you cannot increase the resolution of an image.  Movie cannot be resized.

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Playback1 Playback2

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Quality Change

Copy To Card

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Cancel : MENU

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Playba

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MOVIE MODE

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Recording Movie Clips

This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone.

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the shutter release button to start recording.

3. To stop recording, press the shutter release button again.

 The optical zoom function (3X) can be activated before you start recording the movie clips  The digital zoom function can be activated before and during the recording.

 Pressing the

DISPLAY button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off.

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/DISPLAY button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Each time you press the /

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Playing Back Movie Clips

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00: 05

You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor screen. However, the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer.

1. Press the button.

2. Use the four-way controller (WX) to go through the images until

the movie clip you want to play back is displayed.

 To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (W).  To view the next image, press the four-way controller (X).

3. Press the button to start playing back the movie clips.  To pause or resume movie playback, press the button

again.

 The index number, date and time indicators displayed on the LCD monitor screen will disappear after a few seconds.  The zoom function cannot be activated when playing back movie clips.

 To playback the movie clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 or later (WMP 9.0 or

later). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com

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PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV

You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn off all devices to be connected.

1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera.

2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set.

3. Turn the TV and digital camera on.

4. Playback the images/movie clips.  The method of operation is the same as playing back still

images and movie clips on the digital camera.

 The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer.

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PC/AV terminal

Delete

Select :

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All Imageges

Cancel : MENU

Select :

Delete

Deleting Images/Movie Clips

Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in SD memory card or the internal memory. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file.

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the button.  The last recorded image/movie clip appears on the LCD

monitor screen.

3. Use the four-way controller (WX) to select the image/movie clip you want to delete.

4. Press the button to delete.

5. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select [This Image] or [All Images] by your preference, then press the button.

6. When the delete message appears, use the four-way controller (ST) to select [Yes], then press the button to confirm the deletion.

 If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [No].

 Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function.

Cancel : MENU

Delete

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All Images

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Protecting Images/Movie Clips

Slide Show

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Playback1

DPOF

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Cancel : MENU

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Lock

Unlock

Cancel : MENU

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

1. Press the button.  The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

2. In the mode, use the four-way controller (WX) to select the desired images.

 To view the previous image, press the four-way controller (W).  To view the next image, press the four-way controller (X).

3. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way controller(T) to select [Protect] and press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to choose the desired setting, then press the button.

 [Protect One]: Protect one image/movie.  [Protect All]: Protect all images/movies (at once).

5. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select [Lock], then press the

button to confirm.

 Press the MENU button to return to the mode. The

indicator appears on the selected image.

 If you wish to cancel the protect function of a protected image,

select [Unlock].

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Setting the DPOF

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DPOF

Select :

One Image

All Imageges

Cancel : MENU

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts SD memory cards. The DPOF/card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the SD memory card and print your images as specified. To configure print settings for a single image / all images.

1. Press the button, then use the four-way controller (WX) to select

the desired image you want to print.

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2. Press the MENU button. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select

[DPOF], then press the button.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select by your preference, then

press the button. [One Image]: To configure print settings for a single image. [All Images]: To configure print settings for all images. [Reset All]: Resets all DPOF settings.

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4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select by your preference, then

Yes

One Image

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Quantity

Date

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One Image

Yes

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press the button. [Quantity]: Allows you to select image quantity (0~10). Use the

four-way controller (WX) to set the image quantity.

[Date]: The date of recording can be printed directly on the images.

Select [Yes] or [No] with the four-way controller (WX).

5. Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode.

 The print icon is marked on the displayed image.  To cancel the DPOF settings for a single image, go back to step 3

to select [One Image] and select 0 in [Quantity] in the next step. For resetting all the DPOF settings, go back to step 3 to select [Reset All].

 Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy

your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first.

 The

 You cannot print movies.  Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab., the

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print icon will appear on the LCD monitor screen indicating images

selected for printing.

date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF settings are made.

One Im

One Image

Quantity

Date

Cancel : MENU

One Im

One Image

Quantity

Date

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One Image

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All Images

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DPOF

Yes

Select :

Yes

Select :

Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer

USB Mode

Select :

PictBridge

PC CAM.

Cancel : MENU

Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.

Connecting the camera to the printer

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the four-way controller (X) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (T) to select [USB Mode]. Press the button.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select [PictBridge], then press the button.

4. Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable.

Cancel : MENU

 The message “One moment” will appear on the on the LCD

monitor screen.

 On Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000, if the camera is connected to your computer and you unintentionally set the camera's

USB connection to PictBridge, the "Install Driver" message will appear. Ignore this message and click "Cancel".

USB Mode

PictBridge

PC CAM.

Select :

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Printing images

Printing Mode Select

OK :

Print All

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Quantity

Date

File Name

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When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the [Printing Mode Select] screen is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the print mode.

In [Print] Mode:

Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge.

1. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the [Print] mode, then press

2. Use the four-way controller (WX) to select the image you want to print,

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select by your preference, then

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the button.

then press the four-way controller (T) to set more detailed settings.

press the button. [Quantity]: Specifies the number of prints. You can select the number

up to 10. [Date]: If you select [With], images are printed with the date. [File Name]: If you select [With], images are printed with the file name.

Printing Mode Select

Print All

Print With DPOF

Print In

Print Info

Quantity

Date

File Name

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4. After Print Setting is set, the print icon is marked on the displayed

image. You can still use the four-way controller (WX) to change the image by your preference, then press the button to print.

5. Use the four-way controller (ST) to access the paper selection

setting, then press the button to confirm. [Size]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of

printer being used.

[Borderless]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of

printer being used.

6. This starts printing and displays the message “Transferring” on the LCD monitor screen.The message will disappear after the printing is finished. Then the screen returns to [Printing Mode Select].  To cancel printing: Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to [Continue] or [Cancel] printing.

Print Paper

Size

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In [Print All] Mode:

Printing Mode Select

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Print All

Print W

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Printing Mode Select

OK :

Print All

Print W

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Lets you print all images with PictBridge.

1. If you wish to print all the images stored in the camera, you may choose [Print All] in [Printing Mode Select].

2. To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode.(EN-52)

In [Print With DPOF] Mode:

This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous DPOF settings.

1. If you wish to print images with DPOF setting, you may choose [Print With DPOF] in [Printing Mode Select].

2. To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode.(EN-52)

 When connecting a printer which is not compatible with DPOF, [Print With DPOF] cannot be selected.

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Printing Mode Select

Print All

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Print With DPOF

OK :

Printing Mode Select

Print All

Print With DPOF

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OK :

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER

After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your computer first. Note that before you begin to install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.

System Requirements (Windows) System Requirements (Macintosh)

CPU Pentium III 600 MHz processor or higher PowerPC G3/G4

Operating System Windows 98SE/Me/NT/2000/XP OS 9.0 or higher

RAM 32MB

(64MB RAM recommended)

Hard Disk Space 128MB hard disk space 128MB hard disk space

Required Devices A CD-ROM drive

An available USB port

Display Color Monitor (800x600, 24-bit or higher

recommended)

32MB (64MB RAM recommended)

An available USB port

Color Monitor (800x600, 24-bit or higher recommended)

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Step 1: Install the USB driver

 Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE

The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users need not install the USB driver.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “USB/PC-Cam Device Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.

 Installation on MAC OS 9.0

For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the digital camera and load its own USB drivers.

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Select :

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CD Brightness

USB Mode

3 Min.

NTSC

USB Mode

Select :

PictBridge

PC CAM.

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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the four-way controller (X) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (T) to select [USB Mode].

3. Press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller (T) to select [PC], then press the button.

5. Turn off your camera.

6. Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable.

7. Turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

8. There will be a new “Removable Disk” icon detected in “My Computer”, which contains your recorded images or movie clips. (For Mac users, double-click [untitled] or [unlabeled] disk drive icon on our desktop.)

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Cancel : MENU

PC/AV terminal

Set-up2 Set-up3

USB Mode

CD Brightnes

LCD Brightness

uto Shut D

Auto Shut Down

USB Mode

PictBridge

PC CAM.

Set-up3

NTSC

3 Min.

Select :

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Step 3: Download images or movie clips

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

 Windows

Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location.

 Macintosh

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

 Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).  Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback application has been installed

in your computer.

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing Photo Explorer

Ulead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media.

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

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Ulead Photo Explorer”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

 For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to its respective help

documentation.

 For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in “Administrator” mode.  Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac. iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended.

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Installing Photo Express

Ulead

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

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears,click “Ulead Photo

Express”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

 For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to its online help.  For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an

Administrator account.

 Photo Express is not supported on the Mac.

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USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA

Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:

 Microphone  Sound card  Speakers or headphones  Network or Internet connection

 Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera.  This mode is not supported for Mac.

Step 1: Install the PC camera driver

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

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “USB/PC-Cam Device

Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

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Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

USB Mode

Select :

PictBridge

PC CAM.

Cancel : MENU

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch.

2. Press the four-way controller (X) to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use the four-way controller (T) to select [USB Mode].

3. Press the button.

4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select [PC CAM], then press the button.

5. Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable.

6. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer

monitor or use a tripod.

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USB Mode

PictBridge

PC CAM.

Cancel : MENU

Select :

Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing:

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

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

3. Click the Place Call button.

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

5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing to

accept your call to start the videoconference.

 The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.  For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its respective help

documentation.

 Use of AC adapter is recommended while the camera is used as a PC camera.

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MENU OPTIONS

Select :

Aututo

Quality

Ima

ge Size

eturn n :

Mode1

Mode2

Mode3

ISO

Quality

Ima

ge Size

. Balance

eturn n :

Mode1

Mode2

Mode3

Off

eturn n :

Digital Zoom

Metering

Quick k Vieiew

Mode1

Mode2

Mode3

eturn n :

te Imprint

Shar

pness

Color

Satutura

tion

Off

Medium

Camera Menu

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

etu

Return :

ge Si

Image Size

Quality

Auto

Select :

Mode1

Mode1 Mode2

Mode2 Mode3

ge Si

Image Size

Quality

. Balanc

W. Balance

ISO

etu

Return :

Mode3

Mode1

Mode1 Mode2

Mode2 Mode3

Metering

Digital Zoom

Qui

Quick View

etu

Return :

Mode3

OnDigital Zoom

Off

Mode1

Mode1 Mode2

Color

Sha

pnes

Sharpness

tio

Saturation Medium

te Imprin

Date Imprint

etu

Return :

1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on.

2. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way controller (WX) to select the [Mode1] / [Mode2] / [Mode3]

menu.  In Mode, press the MENU button to access the [Auto] menu directly.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the option item, then press the button.

4. Press the four-way controller (ST) to select the desired setting, then press the button.

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Mode3

Mode3Mode2

Medium

Off

 In the Mode

Item Functional Description

Image Size Sets the size of the image that will be captured. Refer to the section in this manual titled

"Setting Image Resolution and Quality" (EN-26) for further details.

2560x1920 2048x1536 1280x960 640x480

Quality Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. Refer to the section in

this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" (EN-26) for further details.

Fine Normal Economy

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 In the , , , , or Mode.  Mode1 settings

Item Functional Description

Image Size Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” (EN-26)

for further details.

Quality Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” (EN-26)

W.Balance Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permits

ISO Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is

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for further details.

photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent

increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Auto / 64 / 100 / 200

 Mode2 settings

Item Functional Description

Metering You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to

determine the exposure.

Center-weighted: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater wieght to the subject matter at the center. Spot: The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only.

Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting. Refer to the section in

this manual titled “Using the Zoom Function” (EN-27)

for further details.

Quick View Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor screen immediately after you have

taken the shot.

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 Mode3 settings

Item Functional Description

Color Sets the color of the image that will be captured.

Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness.

Saturation To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with

Date Imprint The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be

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Full Color Black & White Sepia

High Medium Low

your preference. Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.

High Medium Low

activated before the image is captured. The date appears on the right bottom of the captured picture. When images are shot with date imprint feature, the date cannot be removed later.

Movie Menu

Select :

ideo

eturn n :

Digital Zoom

Color

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

ide

Video

Color

Digital Zoom

etu

Return :

1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on.

2. Press the MENU button.

3. Press the four-way controller (ST) to select the option item. Then press the button

4. Press the four-way controller (ST) to select the desired setting, then press the button.

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

Item Functional Description

Color

OnDigital Zoom

Select :

Refer to the Camera Menu's option item (the , , , , or Mode) for further details. (EN-68)

Digital Zoom

Refer to the Camera Menu's option item (the , , , , or Mode) for further details. (EN-67)

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Playback Menu

Select :

eturn n :

Playback2

Playback1

DPOF

otect

Slide Show

Select :

eturn n :

Playback2

Playback1

Copy y T

o Card

Quality Change

esize

In the menu, set the settings used for playback.

Playba

Playback1

Slide Sh

Slide Show

Protect

DPOF

etu

Return :

otec

Playba

Playback2

Select :

o Ca

Playba

Select :

Playba

Playback1 Playback2

esi

Resize

Quality Change

Copy To Card

etu

Return :

1. Press the button.  The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen.

2. Press the MENU button, then use the four-way controller (ST) to select the [Playback1] / [Playback2] menu.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the option item, then press the button.

4. Press the four-way controller (ST) to select the desired setting, then press the button.

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

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 Playback1

Item Functional Description

Slide Show You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time.

This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” (EN-42) for further details. 3 Sec. / 5 Sec. / 10 Sec.

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

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Protecting Images/Movie Clips” (EN-48) for further details.

DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and

whether or not to imprint the data in DPOF format. You can print images easily just by inserting the SD memory card to a DPOF-compatible printer or taking it to a print shop. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the DPOF” (EN-49) for further details.

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 Playback2

Item Functional Description

Resize Changes the size of a recorded image.

Quality Change Changes the quality (compression rate) of a recorded image.

Copy to Card Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to an SD memory

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Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to a smaller size is available. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Resizing an Image” (EN-43) for further details

2048x1536 1280x960 640x480

Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to a lower quality level is available.

Normal Economy

card. You can only do this if you have an SD memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

Setup Menu

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Select :

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

uto Shut Down

CD Brightness

USB Mode

3 Min.

NTSC

Select :

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Ver

sion

Set T

o Def

ault

eset Number

This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

For mat

Beeper

Date & Time

te & Tim

Langu

Language

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

English

Select :

lis

Set-up1 Set-up2

1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on.

2. Press the four-way controller (WX) to select the [Set-up1] / [Set-up2] / [Set-up3] menu.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select the desired option item, then press the button.

4. To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode.

Set-up2 Set-up3

USB Mode

CD Brightnes

LCD Brightness

uto Shut D

Auto Shut Down

Set-up3

NTSC

3 Min.

Select :

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

eset Numbe

Reset Number

Set To Default

Set

o De

aul

Version

sio

Select :

Set-up3

Set-up3Set-up2

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 Set-up1 settings

Item Functional Description

Format Erases all images and reformats the SD memory card loaded in your camera. Protected

Beeper This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound, and the camera sound each time you

Date & Time This sets the date and the time.

Language Sets the language that is displayed on the LCD monitor screen.

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images are also erased. SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” (EN-23) for further details.

press a camera button. Louder / Soft / Off

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” (EN-22) for further details. d/m/y m/d/y y/m/d

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen Language” (EN-21) for further details. English/ Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano / /

 Set-up2 settings

Item Functional Description

USB Mode Selects to choose one of the following modes for further settings.

PC / PictBridge / PC CAM

TV Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment

LCD Brightness

Auto Shut Down

that you are going to connect to the camera. PAL / N TSC

This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor screen. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.

If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear. 2 Min. / 3 Min. / 5 Min. / Off

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 Set-up3 settings

Item Functional Description

Reset Number. Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates a

Set to Default Returns all basic settings to the digital camera's default settings. The time setting will not

Version This displays the current firmware version of the camera.

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new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number

0001. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory card.

be reset.

CONNECTING THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES

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SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Image Sensor CCD

Effective pixels 5.0 Mega pixels

Image size Still image: 2560 x 1920, 2048 x 1536, 1280 x 960, 640 x 480

Image quality Still image: Fine / Normal / Economy

Recording media Approx. 8MB internal memory

File format JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, Motion JPEG (AVI)

Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8

Focus range Normal :40cm ~ infinity

Flash effective range Wide: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx.2.4 m (at the standard output sensitivity of 200)

LCD monitor 2.4" color TFT-LCD

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Movie clip: 320 x 240

Movie image: QVGA

SD memory card (Optional, up to 1 GB)

Focal length: 5.4mm~16.2mm (equivalent to 32~96mm)

Macro : W: 5cm ~ 40cm T: 35cm ~ 40cm

Tele: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx. 1.8 m (at the standard output sensitivity of 200)

Approx. 110K pixels display

Item Description

Self-timer 10 sec self-timer, 2 sec self-timer, 10+2 sec self-timer

Exposure compensation -2.0EV~ +2.0EV (in 1/3 EV increments)

White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent

ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200

Interface DC input terminal, PC/AV terminal

Power 2 x AA (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) batteries

AC-DC Adapter (3V/2.5A) (Optional)

Dimension Approx. 88 x 60 x 25.5 mm

Weight Approx. 130g (without batteries & SD card)

* Recording capacity shows approximate number of shots recorded during CIPA-compliant testing. Actual performance may

vary according to operating conditions.

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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APPENDIX

 Troubleshooting Guide

Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions

Power does not turn on.

Camera suddenly powers down.

Image is not captured when the shutter release button is pressed.

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* The batteries have run out. * The batteries are not oriented correctly. * The battery cover is not closed properly. * The AC adapter (optional) is

disconnected.

* The function of [Auto Shut Down] in the

mode has been activated.

* The battery has run out.

* The camera is in the or mode. * Memory is full.

* Load new or fully charged batteries. * Load the batteries in the correct

direction. * Close the battery cover correctly. * Properly connect the AC adapter.

* Turn the power back on and set the

option of [Auto Shut Down] to [Off]. * Load new or fully charged battery.

* Rotate the mode dial to , , ,

, , or .

* Transfer the desired files to your

computer and then delete

unnecessary files, or use a different

memory card.

Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions

Flash does not fire. * Flash off is selected in flash mode.

Continuous shooting is not possible.

Cannot transfer files over a USB connection.

* 10+2 sec. Self-timer is selected in

self-timer mode.

* The [Capture Mode] is set to [Burst] or

[AEB].

* The camera is in the (video) mode.

* The capacity of the built-in memory or

SD memory card is full.

* USB cable is not connected securely. * USB driver is not installed. * Camera is turned off.

* Select a different flash mode. * Select [AF] in the [Capture Mode]. * Switch the mode dial to another

mode.

* Insert SD memory card with available

space or delete unwanted images.

* Check all connections. * Install the USB driver on your

computer. * Turn on the camera.

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 Possible Number of Recordable Image

The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory and the SD memory card. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject, the capacity of the memory card, if there are files other than images or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality or resolution.

Resolution Quality

2560 x 1920 Fine 2 9 19 40 80 154 310

2048 x 1536 Fine 3 12 25 50 101 196 392

1280 x 960 Fine 6 24 50 101 202 392 785

640 x 480 Fine 41 145 297 602 1200 2324 4650

 The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting

conditions and settings.

 Approximate Duration of Recording Time

The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD memory card.

Image size

320 x 240 00:38 02:19 04:47 09:46 19:20 37:29 01:15:01

 The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.  The frame rate is 20 fps (frames per second).

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Normal 5 19 39 79 159 308 616 Economy 8 29 59 120 240 464 930

Normal 6 24 50 101 202 392 785 Economy 10 36 74 150 300 581 1162

Normal 13 48 99 200 400 774 1550 Economy 20 72 148 301 600 1162 2325

Normal 76 270 553 1118 2229 4317 8636 Economy 107 378 774 1566 3120 6044 12091

Internal

Memory

Internal

Memory

32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB

SD Memory Card

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