Sanyo VPC-E1090 User Manual

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INSTRUCTION MANUAL

Digital Camera

10 Mega Pixels

VPC-E1090

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Preface

About this Manual

This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.

Copyright

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

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

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

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• Increase the distance between the equipment and the receiver.

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

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

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

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Declaration of Conformity

Trademark Recognition

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

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

• This device may not cause harmful interference.

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

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

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

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

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

• Do not touch the camera lens.

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

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

Battery Information

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

• Use only the type of battery (SANYO Li-ion battery, Type NP40, 3.7V, 720mAH). Using other types of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.

• Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.

• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods.

Safety and Handling Precautions

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Safety Instructions

Read and understand all

WARNING

Warnings

and

Cautions

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before using this product.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

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

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

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

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

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

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

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

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

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

CAUTION

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals.

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

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

This might cause damage to the camera.

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

This might cause fire or electric shock.

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

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

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FOR AMERICAN USERS

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 wellventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places 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 electric shock.

Warning:

TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR MOISTURE

The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA): WARNING: This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the States of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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

* Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. * Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. * Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. * Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

• Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

Wash hands after handling.

FOR CANADIAN USERS

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003

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FOR EU USERS

The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not apply to countries in other areas of the world. Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and components which can be recycled and/or reused. The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators, at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.

Note: If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead

In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators. Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!

Manufacturer and Address SANYO Electric Co., Ltd. 5-5, Keihan-hondori, 2-chome, Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan

Authorized Representative and Address SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany

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Symbols used in this manual

Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.

You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections “Troubleshooting”.

FCC Information

Tested To Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-E1090 Tra de na m e : SAN Y O

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Canadian ICES-003 Information

TRADEMARK INFORMATION

Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY Address: 21605 Plummer Street Chatsworth, California 91311 Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322 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.

This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.

•Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

• Pentium

•Macintosh

• SD™ is a trademark.

• SDHC™ is a trademark.

• Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

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Notice:

• Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

• The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

• The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.

• The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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Table of Contents

Preface .................................................................................................... i

About this Manual ..............................................................................................i

Copyright ............................................................................................................................ i

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ................................................ i

Declaration of Conformity ...................................................................................................ii

Trademark Recognition ......................................................................................................ii

Safety and Handling Precautions ....................................................................ii

Camera Information ............................................................................................................ii

Battery Information .............................................................................................................ii

Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................iii

WARNING .........................................................................................................................iii

CAUTION ..........................................................................................................................iii

FOR AMERICAN USERS ..................................................................................................iv

FOR CANADIAN USERS ..................................................................................................iv

FOR EU USERS ................................................................................................................ v

Symbols used in this manual ............................................................................................. v

FCC Information ................................................................................................................v

Declaration of Conformity .................................................................................................. v

Canadian ICES-003 Information ........................................................................................vi

TRADEMARK INFORMATION ..........................................................................................vi

READ THIS FIRST ............................................................................................................vi

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Introduction ........................................................................................... 1

System Requirements ......................................................................................1

Package Contents .............................................................................................1

Main Features ....................................................................................................1

Camera Views ...................................................................................................2

Front View ......................................................................................................................... 2

Back View .......................................................................................................................... 2

Top View / Bottom View .................................................................................................... 3

Left / Right View ................................................................................................................ 3

LED Indicators ..................................................................................................4

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Camera Setup ...................................................................................... 15

Getting Started .................................................................................... 19

Camera Buttons ................................................................................................4

Navigation Buttons ............................................................................................................ 4

The Scene Button .............................................................................................................. 7

Function Buttons ................................................................................................................ 9

LCD screen ......................................................................................................10

Capture/Video Mode Display ........................................................................................... 10

Attaching the Wrist Strap ...............................................................................15

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

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card ............................................................16

Charging the Battery ......................................................................................17

Charging the Battery with USB power ..........................................................17

Turning On ......................................................................................................18

First Time Use .................................................................................................18

Taking your First Photo .................................................................................19

Anti-Shake Function ........................................................................................................ 19

Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................... 20

Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................... 20

Using the Zoom in/out Function ....................................................................................... 20

Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................... 20

Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function ..................................................... 21

Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 22

Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function ..................................................................... 22

Using the Self Portrait Mode ..........................................................................23

Recording your First Video ............................................................................23

Recording Voice Memos ................................................................................24

Capture Settings .................................................................................. 25

The Capture Menu ..........................................................................................25

Image Resolution ............................................................................................................. 26

Image Quality ..................................................................................................................26

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Focus Zone ...................................................................................................................... 26

EV Compensation ............................................................................................................ 27

AEB ................................................................................................................................. 27

M-Burst Interval ...............................................................................................................27

White Balance ................................................................................................................. 28

ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................... 28

AE Metering ..................................................................................................................... 29

Color ................................................................................................................................ 29

Sharpness ....................................................................................................................... 29

Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 30

Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 30

Setup ............................................................................................................................... 30

Video Capture Menu .......................................................................................31

Video Resolution ............................................................................................................. 31

White Balance ................................................................................................................. 31

Color ................................................................................................................................ 31

Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 31

Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 31

Setup ............................................................................................................................... 31

Photo & Video Playback ..................................................................... 32

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Playback Mode Display ..................................................................................32

Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen .................................................34

Viewing M-Burst Photos .................................................................................................. 34

Listening to Voice Memo ................................................................................................. 34

Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ..............................................................35

Zooming In/Out During Playback ..................................................................35

Deleting Photos/Videos ..................................................................................36

Using the Playback Menu ..............................................................................36

DPOF ............................................................................................................................... 36

Slideshow ........................................................................................................................ 37

Resize .............................................................................................................................. 38

Rotate .............................................................................................................................. 38

Protect ............................................................................................................................. 39

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Camera Settings .................................................................................. 43

Red-Eye Removal ........................................................................................................... 39

Frame Composite ............................................................................................................ 40

Move ................................................................................................................................ 41

Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC .......................................................42

The Setup Menu ..............................................................................................43

LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................... 43

File Number ..................................................................................................................... 43

Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 44

Quick View ....................................................................................................................... 44

Continuous AF ................................................................................................................. 44

Camera Sound ................................................................................................................ 45

Power Saving .................................................................................................................. 45

Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................ 45

Video Out ......................................................................................................................... 46

USB Mode .......................................................................................................................46

Date Stamp ...................................................................................................................... 46

Date and Time ................................................................................................................. 47

Language ......................................................................................................................... 47

Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 47

Format ............................................................................................................................. 48

Reset ............................................................................................................................... 48

Voice Memo .....................................................................................................................48

About ............................................................................................................................... 49

PictBridge Print (PTP) ....................................................................................49

Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 50

This Image ....................................................................................................................... 50

Index Print ....................................................................................................................... 51

DPOF Image .................................................................................................................... 52

All Images ........................................................................................................................ 52

Specifications ...................................................................................... 53

Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 57

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Introduction 1

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-bystep instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only.

System Requirements

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

• OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

• Memory: 128 MB or above

• HDD space: 40 MB or above

• USB port

Package Contents

Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:

•Digital camera

• USB/AV 3-in-1 cable

• Wrist strap

• One Li-ion battery

• AC Adapter

• Camera pouch

• Quick start guide for all regions

• Bundled CD-ROM (Application Software and User’s Manual for all regions)

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Main Features

• 10.0 mega pixels resolution

• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)

• 1/2.33 inch CCD image sensor

• 2.7 inch TFT LCD monitor

• 16MB internal flash memory, support SD/SDHC memory card from 32MB to 16GB.

• Sleek and slim design

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Flash

Zoom lens

Self-timer LED

Microphone

OK button

4-way navigation buttons

LCD screen

Menu button

Scene button

Zoom button

Playback button

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Camera Views

Front View

• Easy-to-use button interface

• PictBridge compatibility

• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies

• AV output to view your pictures and movies on your TV

• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC

Back View

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Top View / Bottom View

Shutter button

Power button

Zoom lens

Tri pod mo un t

USB/AV port

Wrist strap loop

Speaker

Battery/SD card compartment

DC-in port

Left / Right View

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Camera Views

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LED Indicators

Camera Buttons

Navigation Buttons

The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos.

LED Indicators

LED LED Status Camera Status

Off Power Off

Power/ Flash LED

Self-timer LED

Icon Button Function

OK/

Blue (steady) Ready to take picture

Camera busy/normal battery charging in

Blue (blinking)

Off Self-timer off Red (blinking) (10 sec) Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds Red (blinking) (2 sec) Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds

1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus

2. In Capture mode:

• Press to enable/disable the Anti-Shake in Auto mode

• Press to enable AF area selection using 4-way

navigation buttons (except Auto/Video/Landscape/ Night Landscape/Self Portrait/Fireworks)

OK/ ANTI-SHAKE

3. In Playback mode:

• Press to start and pause the video playback

• Press to stop the voice memo playback

4. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to confirm the selection

5. In Video mode:

• Press to enable/disable the anti-shake function

slow blink/over heat caution while battery is charged

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Icon Button Function

1. Move up in the OSD menus

2. In Capture mode:

• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and Anti Red-eye)

• Press to pan up in AF area selection

• Press to delete in QUICK VIEW (QV) “ON” at

UP/FLASH/ DELETE

RIGHT/ SELF-TIMER/ BURST MODE

3. In Playback mode:

• Press to pan up in zoom in mode

• Press to move up in the thumbnail display

• Press to delete images

4. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu

1. Move right in the OSD menus

2. In Capture mode:

• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/MultiBurst mode

• Press to pan right in AF area selection

3. In Video mode:

• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options

4. In Playback mode:

• Press to pan right in zoom in mode

• Press to navigate to next image in single up

• Press to move right in the thumbnail display

• Press to fast forward video playback during Pause mode

5. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to select the next image in This Image submenu

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SETUP mode during mark appears on LCD

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Icon Button Function

1. Move down in the OSD menus

2. In Capture mode:

• Press to scroll through histogram, face detection, smile detection, extra icons disappear and all icons turn back on LCD screen

• Press to pan down in AF area selection

DOWN/ SCREEN/ FACE DETECTION/ SMILE DETECTION

Note: Face and smile detection functions are not available in Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Fireworks, Foliage and Copy modes.

3. In Video mode:

• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen, press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen

4. In Playback mode:

• Press to pan down in zoom in mode

• Press to move down in the thumbnail display

• Press to show the file information

5. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to scroll down through a menu

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Icon Button Function

1. Move left in the OSD menus

2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus

3. In Capture mode:

• Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays on the LCD screen

• Press to pan left in AF area selection

4. In Playback mode:

LEFT/MACRO

• Press to pan left in zoom in mode

• Press to navigate to previous image in single up

• Press to move left in the thumbnail display

• Press to fast rewind video playback during Pause mode

5. In USB mode:

• MSDC: N/A

• PTP: Press to select the previous image in This Image submenu

The Scene Button

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The camera is equipped with a convenient SCENE button that takes you to the Scene Menu where you can scroll between different modes and choose different scene options.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN navigation buttons to scroll and use the OK button to select. Use the SCENE button to:

Mode Type Icon Function

Auto Scroll to Auto mode

P-Mode (Program Mode) Scroll to Program mode

Sport Scroll to Sport mode

Landscape Scroll to Landscape mode

Night Landscape Scroll to Night Landscape mode

Portrait Scroll to Portrait mode

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Self Portrait Scroll to Self Portrait mode

Night Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode

Museum Scroll to Museum mode

Snow Scroll to Snow mode

Sunset Scroll to Sunset mode

Fireworks Scroll to Fireworks mode

Beach Scroll to Beach mode

Party Scroll to Party mode

Foliage Scroll to Foliage mode

Kids & Pets Scroll to Kids & Pets mode

Copy Scroll to Copy mode

Backlight Scroll to Backlight mode

Video Scroll to Video mode

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Function Buttons

Icon Button Function

MENU MENU Press to display the Menu options

Press to review photos/videos clips saved in the internal memory or on the memory card

In Capture mode:

• Press to zoom in on subject to be taken

In Playback mode:

• Press to zoom in on saved photos

In Capture mode:

• Press to zoom out from the subject to be taken

In Playback mode:

• Press to zoom out of saved photos

• Press to view thumbnails of all current saved media

T /

W /

PLAYBACK

ZOOM IN

ZOOM OUT

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Camera Buttons

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Video ModeCapture Mode

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LCD screen

Capture/Video Mode Display

The high resolution 2.7” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video.

Use the SCENE button to switch between screen modes. Press the DOWN/SCREEN /

FACE DETECTION /SMILE DETECTION button to switch between a full display (all icons are displayed) and a simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).

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No. Name Scene Icon

1 Scene indicator Auto

LCD screen

P-Mode

Sport

Landscape

Night Landscape

Portrait

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Self Portrait

Night Portrait

Museum

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Snow

Sunset

Fireworks

Beach

Party

Foliage

Kids & Pets

Copy

Backlight

Video

2 Image Resolution 10M

8.9M 3:2

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2.1M 16:9

VGA

LCD screen

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Best

3 Image Quality

4Flash

6 AEB

7 Macro indicator Macro Mode

Self-timer/ Burst mode

Better

Good

Auto Flash

Flash Off

Fill Flash

Anti Red-eye

Self Timer

Burst Mode

M-Burst AEB OFF Bracket +/- 0.3 EV Exit -

10 Seconds

2 Seconds

8 Image Counter

9 Memory Interface

10 Date Stamp -

11 Anti-Shake -

LCD screen

Capture Mode Quantity 9999 Video Mode Time 00:00:00

SD/SDHC Card

Internal Memory

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12 Zoom Bar -

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15 Shutter Speed - 2 ~ 1/2000 sec.

16 Battery Indicator

17 AF Frame - -

18 ISO Speed

EV Compensation

Aperture Value (Max.)

- -2.0EV ~ +2.0EV

- F2.9/F5.2

Battery Full

Battery Low

Battery Insufficient

Auto

ISO 80

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

(Blink)

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19 Focus Zone

Multi-Zone

Center

Selected Area

LCD screen

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20 Sharpness

21 Contrast

22 Saturation

23 White Balance

High

Normal

Low

High

Normal

Low

High

Normal

Low

Auto

Sunny

Tungsten

24 AE Metering

LCD screen

Camera Steady Warning

Fluorescent

Cloudy

Matrix

Spot

Average

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Camera Setup 15

Camera Setup

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying:

1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet.

2. String the larger loop of the strap through the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.

Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert one Li-ion battery into the battery compartment.

1. Open the battery compartment on the left of the camera.

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2. Insert the battery into the compartment observing the correct polarity. (Label side up)

3. Close the battery compartment.

Note: Use SANYO Li-ion battery, Type NP40, 3.7V, 720mAH and the battery should be fully charged before using for the first time.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

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Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

The camera features 16 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/ SDHC memory card for additional storage.

Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card.

1. Open the battery compartment on the left of the camera.

2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown. (Label side up)

3. Close the battery compartment.

To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the card carefully.

Note: Please do not take in and out the SD/SDHC card while camera is processing. It will make unexpected error or image damaged.

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

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Charging the Battery

1. Insert the battery into the camera and connect the DC power supply cable with the power adapter as shown in the picture.

2. Connect the power adapter to a live household outlet to start charging. The power LED will blink during the charging process.

3. Disconnect the DC power supply cable when the charging is done. When the charging is done, Power LED turns off.

Charging the Battery with USB power

1. Turn the power off and connect the USB cable with the camera and the computer.

2. The power LED will blink during the charging process.

3. The power LED will turn off automatically when the charging is done.

4. Disconnect the USB cable.

Note:

1. The room temperature suitable for charging the camera is 6°C ~ 36°C. Power LED blinks during the charge and turns off automatically after the charge.

2. The battery does not charge when room temperature exceeds 36°C or falls below 6°C. Power LED will blink faster. The battery does not charge again automatically even when the

temperature comes back to 6°C ~ 36°C, once the charge stops by higher or lower temperature.

3. To recharge the battery, plug out the DC power supply cable or USB cable and plug in again by increasing or decreasing the temperature of the battery and the camera when room temperature is not suitable for charging.

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Charging the Battery

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18 Camera Setup

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRAN

AIS

ITALIANO

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Turning On

First Time Use

Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, press the POWER button again.

Press the POWER button as described in “Turning On” on page 18, a welcome screen displays momentarily on the LCD screen.

If the camera is turned on for the first time, the Language menu pops up automatically after powering on the camera. Press the OK button and select the desired language by UP/DOWN navigation buttons, then press the OK button to confirm.

After the desired language is selected, the Date and Time menu pops up. Press the OK button. Select each field and adjust the value using the navigation buttons. Press the OK button to confirm.

(Year)

2009 / 02 / 01 12 : 00

Press OK when done

DATE & TIME

Note: If the Date and Time is reset (when running out the battery and not in use for a long period), the Date and Time setup screen displays automatically.

Turning On

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Getting Started 19

Getting Started

Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies.

Note: If the camera temperature exceeds 60 °C, a warning "Camera high temperature" will appear and the camera will shut down automatically to protect the safety of the camera and the user.

Taking your First Photo

Taking a photo with the camera is very simple.

Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button to access the Auto mode.

1. Frame the shot on the LCD screen and press the SHUTTER button halfway. The camera

automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. The focus bracket turns green when ready.

2. Press fully and hold the SHUTTER button to capture the image.

When a camera steady warning icon appears, hold the camera as still as possible, as a longer exposure time (more than 1/30 second) is required.

Anti-Shake Function

This function is available in Auto capture mode. Press the OK button to enable the Anti-Shake function, and press again

to disable it. An Anti-Shake icon displays on the LCD screen when the function is activated.

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Using Macro Mode

Setting the Flash Mode

Macro mode is designed for close-up photography and can capture all detail even when your subject is very close to the camera. Press the LEFT/MACRO navigation button. The Macro icon displays on the LCD screen.

Macro mode range: 10-70cm(Wide)

35-70cm(Tele)

You can choose from 4 flash modes to suit various lighting conditions.

Press the UP/FLASH /DELETE navigation button to scroll through the four modes on the LCD screen. The flash setting remains the same for subsequent photos until you change it as described above.

Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when needed.

Flash off: The flash is turned off.

Fill flash: The flash always fires.

Anti Red-eye: The flash fires twice so as to reduce the red-eye effect.

Using the Zoom in/out Function

The camera comes equipped with 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on your subject.

To use the zoom:

1. Press the right side of the ZOOM button T to zoom in on your subject.

2. Press the left side of the ZOOM button W to zoom out from your subject.

Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography

The camera comes equipped with a self-timer which allows you to take photos after a predefined delay. The burst photography feature allows you to take multiple consecutive photos by pressing and holding the SHUTTER button. The multi-burst photography feature allows you to take multiple (16) consecutive VGA photos by pressing the SHUTTER button once.

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To set the self-timer/burst mode:

1. Press the RIGHT/SELF-TIMER /BURST MODE navigation button to cycle through

the self-timer( or ) and burst photography options ( or ) on the LCD screen.

2. Once you have selected an option, frame and take your shot. In self-timer mode, the

icon will flash until the time expires and the photo is taken.

3. After taking a photo, the self-timer automatically exit. If you want to use these functions

for the next photo, press the RIGHT/SELF-TIMER /BURST MODE navigation button again to activate the function.

Note:

: Burst Mode - Take photos until shutter is released or memory is full.

: Multi-Burst Mode - 16 photos continuously by 1 press of the

SHUTTER button.

Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function

When using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) function, the camera auto-matically takes 3 consecutive photos with different exposures by pressing the SHUTTER button once. For example, when the current EV compensation value is +1.0 EV and the AEB bracket interval value is set to ±0.3, the camera takes shots of the same scene with 3 varying levels of exposure: +0.7 EV, +1.0 EV and +1.3 EV.

This function is only available in Auto and P-Mode. To set the AEB mode:

1. Press the MENU button to display menu options.

2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to select AEB

setting and press the OK button.

3. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the

available options:

• AEB: Select to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the AEB function.

• BRACKET: Select to set the bracket interval value ranging from ±0.3 to ±2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.4 EV increments.

• EXIT: Select to apply new settings to the camera and return to the setup menu.

Note:

1. When taking AEB shots, hold the camera steadily. For the best result, use the tripod.

2. Flash, Burst, and M-Burst modes are not allowed when the AEB function is enabled.

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Setting the Scene Mode

Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function

The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments and conditions. Each setting is configured automatically by the camera.

To select scene modes: Press the SCENE button to access Scene menu which displays

the Scene menu options.

1. Use the LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN navigation buttons to scroll through the modes.

• Auto • P-Mode • Sport

• Landscape • Night Landscape • Portrait

• Self Potrait • Night Portrait • Museum

• Snow • Sunset • Fireworks

• Beach • Party • Foliage

• Kids & Pets • Copy • Backlight

• Video

2. Press OK to confirm your selection.

The face ( ) and smile ( ) detection functions can be set on and off with each press of the DOWN/SCREEN /FACE

DETECTION /SMILE DETECTION navigation button in most capture modes. When the subject’s face/ smile is detected, the white bracket appears to track faces/smiles while the camera or people are moving.

When the SHUTTER button is pressed halfway, the green focus frames appear on the LCD screen. Then the camera automatically adjusts the focus point and exposure to the optimized value. Press the SHUTTER button all the way to take pictures of detected faces. When a detected face smiles, the shutter is automatically released.

However, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, a white focus bracket will be displayed according to the selected focus mode.

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To disable the face and smile detection function, press the DOWN/SCREEN /FACE DETECTION /SMILE DETECTION navigation button again.

Using the Self Portrait Mode

The up-to-date Self Portrait function allows you to take self-portrait shots. When enabling the Self Portrait function, a white detection frame will appear and track your face automatically. After focus on, it will take a shot without pressing the SHUTTER button.

To take a self-portrait shot:

1. Press the SCENE button and select Self Portrait mode, and then press the OK button to confirm. The Self

Portrait icon displays on the LCD screen.

2. Turn the camera lens toward your face.

3. The camera will automatically take a picture. This function is available in any flash mode.

Note:

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2. The white focus frame only works within the effective blue frame.

SHUTTER button, Macro mode, Self-timer and Burst functions could not work when

enable the Self Portrait mode. Also, the between Simple and Face modes.

DOWN navigation button is only for switching

Recording your First Video

You can also record video clips with the camera. To record a video clip:

1. Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to

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locate Video mode. Press the OK button to select.

2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen and press the SHUTTER button to start recording. The self-timer LED is steady on to indicate recording is in progress.

3. Press the SHUTTER button again to stop recording.

4. In playback mode (Press the button), press the OK button to playback the video.

Press the UP/FLASH /DELETE navigation button to delete the video clip if needed.

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Recording Voice Memos

The voice memo should be activated (ON) on the VOICE MEMO submenu of SETUP menu at first.

In Capture mode: You can add a 1-minute voice memo to an image right after it's taken.

1. Hold the SHUTTER button to start recording and release the SHUTTER button to stop recording.

2. While recording, the captured image and the elapsed time are shown on the LCD screen.

3. For the playback, press the button, and the playback of the voice memo automatically starts.

4. Press the OK button once for playback again.

In Playback mode:

1. Press the SHUTTER button to start recording and press again to stop recording.

2. While recording, the selected image and the elapsed time are shown on the LCD screen.

3. The playback of the voice memo automatically starts.

4. Press the OK button once for playback again.

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IMAGE RESOLUTION

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Capture Settings

This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips.

The Capture Menu

To access the Capture menu:

1. Press the SCENE button. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to select the capture mode you need, then press the OK button to confirm.

2. Press the MENU button to display menu options and use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to select the function you need, then press the OK button to enter the selection function.

3. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm.

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4. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.

Note: All the options in this section may vary accoring to the different modes.

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Image Resolution

Image Quality

The Image Resolution setting refers to the size of the image in pixels. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 8 settings for image resolution are available:

• 10M (3664x2748)

• 8.9M 3:2 (3664x2442)

• 8M (3264x2448)

• 5M (2576x1932)

• 3M (2048x1536)

• 2.1M 16:9 (1920x1080)

• 2M (1600x1200)

• VGA (640x480)

The Image Quality setting refers to the compression ratio of the JPG. The higher image quality, more memory space is required. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 settings for image quality are available:

• BEST (default)

• BETTER

•GOOD

Focus Zone

Auto Mode

The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the camera will focus on when taking a photo. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options and press the OK button to enter. 2 setings for focus zone are avaiable:

• MULTI-ZONE (default)

•CENTER

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CENTER

SELECTED AREA

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+0.3EV

EV COMPENSATION

M-BURST INTERVAL

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1/15 SEC

1/7.5 SEC

P-Mode

• MULTI-ZONE (default)

•CENTER

• SELECTED AREA

EV Compensation

The EV Compensation menu allows you to adjust the exposure or amount of light that enters the lens while capturing photos or videos. Use this feature to lighten or darken the image when the brightness between the subject and background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only a small part of the photograph. Use a positive (+) EV compensation for spotlight subjects, especially against dark backgrounds or scenes with low reflectivity, such as green or dark foliage.

Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to modify the value. This setting can be modified from -2.0 to +2.0 in a 0.3/0.4 increment/decrement.

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AEB

See “Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function” on page 21 for more details on the setup menu options.

M-Burst Interval

The M-Burst Interval setting allows you to adjust the burst interval when the multi-burst function is enabled. Use the UP/ DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options.

• 1/30 SEC (default)

• 1/15 SEC

• 1/7.5 SEC

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AUTO

SUNNY

TUNGSTEN

FLUORESCENT

ISO SPEED

AUTO

ISO 80

ISO 100

ISO 200

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White Balance

ISO Speed

The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient white light when shooting. White balance represents the degree of coolness of the light. If the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge, it is said to be warm; if it has a bluish tinge, it is said to be cool. You can select the setting and preview it on screen before confirming your choice. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 5 white balance settings are available:

• AUTO (default)

• SUNNY

• TUNGSTEN

• FLUORESCENT

•CLOUDY

The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the CCD lightsensitivity. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 7 ISO settings are available:

• AUTO (default)

• ISO 80: For outdoor photography in bright sunlight.

• ISO 100: For outdoor photography in bright sunlight.

• ISO 200: For outdoor or indoor photography in bright

light.

• ISO 400: For indoor photography or low light environments.

• ISO 800: For moving object photography or low light environments without using

flash.

• ISO 1600:For moving object photography or low light environments without using

flash.

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MATRIX

CENTER WEIGHTED

SPOT

COLOR

VIVID

COLOR

BLACK & WHITE

SEPIA

SHARPNESS

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NORMAL

LOW

AE Metering

The AE Metering setting allows you to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 AE metering settings are available:

• MATRIX (default): Camera metering is set for

evaluating 16 zones of objects with intelligent weighting in the frame.

• SPOT: Camera metering is set for the

brightness of a single object in the center of the frame.

• AVERAGE: Camera metering is set for the average brightness of objects in

the frame.

Color

The Color setting allows you to take photos and apply different colors or color tones for an artistic effect. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 4 color settings are available:

• VIVID

• COLOR (default)

• BLACK & WHITE

• SEPIA

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Sharpness

The Sharpness setting allows you to enhance the finer details of your photos. Use a higher setting for very sharp photos and a lower setting for a soft-toned photo. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 sharpness settings are available:

•HIGH

• NORMAL (default)

•LOW

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NORMAL

LOW

CONTRAST

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LOW

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Saturation

Contrast

Setup

The Saturation setting allows you to adjust the saturation of the colors in your photos. Use a high saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 saturation settings are available:

•HIGH

• NORMAL (default)

•LOW

The Contrast setting allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 contrast settings are available:

•HIGH

• NORMAL (default)

•LOW

See “The Setup Menu” on page 43 for more details on the setup menu options.

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Video Capture Menu

Video

To access the video menu:

1. Press the SCENE button and scroll to Video mode and press the OK button to enable the Video function. Press again to enable the anti-shake function.

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.

3. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.

Video Resolution

The Video Resolution setting allows you to adjust the resolution at which your videos are recorded. 2 video size settings are available:

• 640X480

• 320X240

White Balance

See “White Balance” on page 28 for more details on the setup menu options.

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320X240

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Color

See “Color” on page 29 for more details on the setup menu options.

Saturation

See “Saturation” on page 30 for more details on the setup menu options.

Contrast

See “Contrast” on page 30 for more details on the setup menu options.

Setup

See “The Setup Menu” on page 43 for more details on the setup menu options.

Note: All the options in the Capture Menu may vary according to the different modes.

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Playback Mode Display

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Photo mode:

Video mode: 00:00:00 (Time of the video clip.)

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8 SD card / Internal memory

9 Histogram

10 File Name

11 Date and Time

13 Battery status

15 Voice memo

16 Mode icons

17 ISO Speed

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Move to next item.

Move to previous item.

Please see “Capture/Video Mode Display” on page 10 for detailed information.

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18 Contrast

19 White balance

20 Saturation

21 AE Metering

22 EV Compensation +2.0EV ~ -2.0EV 23 Shutter speed 1/2000 sec. ~ 2 sec. 24 Aperture value (Max.) F2.9 (W) / F5.2 (T)

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Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen

Viewing M-Burst Photos

To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen:

1. Press the PLAYBACK button . The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.

2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips.

3. Press the OK button to begin playback of a video clip.

4. Press the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons at any time during playback to skip to the previous/next photo or video.

5. Press the OK button then press the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to fast-rewind/ fast-forward during video playback.

6. Press the OK button at any time during playback to pause the video.

7. After the video clip finishes playing, the LCD screen displays the first frame of the clip.

To view your multi-burst photos on the LCD screen:

1. Press the PLAYBACK button . The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.

2. Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to scroll through photos.

3. When reviewing a multi-burst image, it will be displayed from the 1 frame at 2 frames per second like a slideshow.

4. To stop the M-Burst slideshow, press the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons and skip to the previous/next image.

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Listening to Voice Memo

A voice memo plays simultaneously when playing a saved image with voice memo. To stop a voice memo while reviewing an image, press the OK button. To skip to previous/next image, press the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons.

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Audio

Video

Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV

To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the PC/AV port on the side of the camera. To connect your camera to a TV:

1. Turn on the camera and make sure that the camera’s video out format is set to the same as that of the TV. See “Video Out” on page 46 for more information.

2. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the PC/AV port on the camera.

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AV input sockets.

4. The LCD screen turns black and all images and video clips are displayed on the TV screen. Follow the same steps described in “Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen” on page 34.

Zooming In/Out During Playback

The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during playback. This allows you to view photos in greater detail.

To zoom in/out on saved photos:

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1. Press on the right side of the ZOOM button T to zoom in and on the left side of the

ZOOM button W to zoom out of the photo.

2. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to pan across the image.

3. When zoomed in on a photo, press the OK button to crop the image. When zoomed out to the minimum, the LCD screen will display all photos and videos as a series of thumbnails.

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Deleting Photos/Videos

Using the Playback Menu

The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files stored on internal memory or a memory card.

To delete a photo/video:

1. In Playback mode, press the UP/FLASH /DELETE

navigation button to display the Delete menu.

2. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the 4 available options:

• CANCEL: Select to cancel the action and exit to the main menu.

• VOICE MEMO: Select to delete the voice of the current image.

• THIS IMAGE/THIS VIDEO: Select to delete the current image or video.

• ALL IMAGES: Select to delete all images.

Access the playback menu to view further information, configure printing settings, view a slideshow, or delete photos or movies.

To access the playback menu:

1. Press the PLAYBACK button .

2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to select the function from the menu, and press the OK button to enter.

3. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm.

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DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date.

Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. You can also select how many copies print and whether to include the date and time.

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When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.

To s et D PO F:

1. Press the MENU button to select DPOF from the menu at the playback mode, then press the OK button to enter the DPOF function.

2. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:

• THIS IMAGE: Select to print the current image.

• ALL IMAGES: Select to print all images.

• EXIT: Select to exit to the main menu.

3. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to set the number of copies you wish to print.

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The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos in a continuous sequence.

To view a slideshow:

1. Press the MENU button to select SLIDESHOW from the menu, then press the OK button to enter the Slideshow function.

2. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:

• START: Select to start the slideshow.

• INTERVAL: Select to set the interval time between each photo during the slideshow.

Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to set a value in seconds. The default setting is 5 seconds.

• LOOP: Select to enable/disable a continuous loop of the slideshow. Select ON or

OFF (default) from the submenu.

• EXIT: Select to exit to the main menu.

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Resize

Rotate

The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution.

To resize a photo:

1. Press the MENU button to select RESIZE from the menu, then press the OK button to enter the Resize function.

2. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons and the OK button

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3. Select EXIT to return to the main menu.

Note: It is only possible to scale-down image resolutions. If the current image resolution is VGA, this menu item is disabled in the Resize submenu. The ratio of the image (3:2 or 16:9) remains unchanged after resizing.

• This function only supports native pictures

• Cropped images cannot be resized

• If there is not sufficient storage space, images cannot be resized

• If the SD/SDHC card is locked, images cannot be resized

• VGA image cannot be resized

The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo.

To rotate an image:

1. Press the MENU button to select ROTATE from the menu. Press the OK button to enter.

2. Press the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons and the OK button to rotate the select image.

• OK: Select to rotate the image.

• : Select to exit to the main menu.

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You can lock a photo or video to protect it from being accidentally erased. To lock a photo or video:

1. Press the MENU button to select PROTECT from the menu and press the OK button to enter.

2. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select lock or EXIT, then press the OK button to confirm the one you needed.

3. A key icon displays at the top of the screen to indicate the photo/video is now locked.

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4. To cancel the protect mode, select and press the OK button.

Note:

1. If the image is protected, the fixed image will be saved as a new file directly without asking.

2. If a failure occurs, the message “Cannot process correctly” appears on the screen.

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Red-Eye Removal

The Red-Eye Compensation function allows you to perform red-eye reduction on a saved photo.

To remove red-eye from a photo:

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1. Press the MENU button to select RED-EYE REMOVAL from the menu and press the OK button to enter.

2. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select YES or NO.

Note:

1. If the image is protected, the fixed image will be saved as a new file directly without asking.

2. If a failure occurs, the message “Cannot Processing Correctly” appears on the screen.

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Frame Composite

The Frame Composite function supports 9 various decoration frame types to make your captured pictures more funny. Please note the image resolution of the picture that you want apply the frame needs being higher than 3M.

To add a frame on your picture:

1. Press the MENU button to select the IMAGE RESOLUTION from menu. Make sure the current resolution is higher than 3M and then press the OK button to confirm.

2. After taking pictures, press the PLAYBACK button and select the image you want to apply a frame.

3. Press the MENU button again and use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to select the FRAME COMPOSITE from the menu and then press the OK button to confirm.

4. Use the 4-way navigation (LEFT/RIGHT/UP/DOWN) button to select the frame type you like and press the OK button.

5. Press the OK button to save the picture as NEW FILE or OVERWRITE the original one, and then press the OK button again.

Enter

NEW FILE

OVERWRITE

EXIT

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6. You may press the MENU button to return to the previous menu during the operation.

Note:

1. The function is unavailable when the storage space is not enough.

2. All images' size will be changed to 3M after applying the Frame Composite function; even you take the pictures' size higher than 3M.

3. The function does not support cropped or rotated images.

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The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memory card.

To move an image:

1. Press the MENU button to select SETUP from the menu.

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2. Select the IMAGE STORAGE from the menu. Press the OK

MOVE

button to confirm. Select the INTERNAL MEMORY from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.

3. Press the MENU button to select MOVE from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.

4. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the 3 available options:

• THIS IMAGE: Select to move the current image to a memory card.

• ALL IMAGES: Select to move all images to a memory card.

• EXIT: Select to exit to the main menu.

Note: The Move function is only available when you choose internal memory as the storage media and an SD/SDHC card has been inserted into the camera.

Back to AUTO memory mode:

1. Press the MENU button. Select SETUP from the menu and press the OK button to confirm.

2. Select the IMAGE STORAGE from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.

3. Select AUTO from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.

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4. Press the PLAYBACK button.

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Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC

To transfer photos and videos to your PC: Connect the camera’s PC/AV port to a free USB port on

your PC using the USB cable. The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/SDHC card

appear as removable drives in the file manager. Copy the files from the drives to the directory on your PC.

Use ArcSoft PhotoImpression and ArcSoft VideoImpression (provided on the software CD) to view or edit the photos and videos respectively.

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Camera Settings

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Camera Settings 43

The Setup Menu

The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings according to your preferences.

To access the setup menu:

1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture modes.

2. Select SETUP from the menu. Press the OK button to enter, then the submenu appears.

3. Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to scroll through the options and press the OK button to enter further submenus and to confirm your selection. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.

LCD Brightness

The LCD Brightness setting allows you to brighten or darken the LCD backlight. Press the OK button to enter. Use the LEFT/ RIGHT navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness.

Press OK to enter

SETUP

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Enter

File Number

The FILE NO. setting allows you to reset all file numbers assigned to each of the files on your camera. Press the OK button to confirm. Select RESET to reset or CONTINUE to set the file numbers in continuous order.

RESET

CONTINUE

FILE NO.

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QUICK VIEW

OFF

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Digital Zoom

Quick View

The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function on or off. Press the OK button to confirm. Select ON to enable the function or OFF (default) to disable it.

The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just taken. Once you have taken your photo, it displays

on the LCD screen. If you are not satisfied with the result, you

can press the UP/FLASH /DELETE button to delete the photo immediately. Press the OK button to confirm. Select ON (default) to enable the function or OFF to disable it.

Note: The Quick View function is not available in Burst and M-Burst modes.

OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

Continuous AF

The Continuous AF setting allows you to turn the continuous auto focus function ON or OFF. Press the OK button to enter. Select ON to enable the function or OFF (default) to disable it.

The Setup Menu

OFF

CONTINUOUS AF

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Camera Sound

CAMERA SOUND

NORMALVOLUME

START-UP

SHUTTER

EXIT

AUTO POWER OFF

5 MIN

2 MIN

The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level. You can also set the start-up and shutter sound when you turn on the camera and press the SHUTTER button. Available options are as follows:

• VOLUME: OFF, LOW, NORMAL (default), HIGH

• START-UP: Sound 1 (default), Sound 2, Sound 3

• SHUTTER: Sound 1 (default), Sound 2, Sound 3

• EXIT: Select to discard the changes and return to

the main menu.

Power Saving

The Power Saving setting allows you to adjust the length of time that the LCD screen will turn dim to save battery power. 4 options are available:

•OFF

• 15 SEC (default)

• 30 SEC

•1 MIN

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OFF

15 SEC

30 SEC

1 MIN

POWER SAVING

Auto Power Off

The Auto Power Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time after which the camera will power down when inactive. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 2 options are available:

• 5 MIN (default)

•2 MIN

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Video Out

USB Mode

Date Stamp

The Video Out setting allows you to adjust the video output, depending on the type of your TV. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 2 options

NTSC

PAL

are available:

•NTSC

•PAL

VIDEO OUT

The USB Mode setting allows you to select the transfer method between your camera and your PC. 2 options are available:

PTP

MSDC

• PTP (PictBridge Print): When the camera is connected to

a printer by a USB cable which supports Pictbridge, it can directly print images stored on the media. For details on

USB MODE

PTP function, please see “PictBridge Print (PTP)” on page 49.

• MSDC (default): The camera is set up to act as a mass storage device, allowing only

for transfer of files between your camera and PC.

The Date Stamp setting allows you to adjust the format in which the date will appear on each photo or video. You can also deactivate this function if you wish. Setting a date stamp allows for easy sorting and the date will appear on the photo when printed. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 4 options are available:

• OFF (default)

• YYYY MM DD: year-month-date format

• MM DD YYYY: month-date-year format

• DD MM YYYY: date-month-year format

The Setup Menu

OFF

YYYY MM DD

MM DD YYYY

DD MM YYYY

DATE STAMP

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DATE & TIME

2009 / 02 / 01 12 : 00

(Year)

Press OK when done

Date and Time

The Date and Time setting allows you to set or adjust the date and time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and time:

Press the OK button to confirm.

• Press the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to select the

field.

• Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to adjust the

Year value.

• In the same way, select the Month, Day, Hour and Minute fields and adjust them

accordingly.

Language

The Language setting allows you to choose which language the OSD menu uses. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select your language. Press the OK button to confirm.

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRAN

ITALIANO

LANGUAGE

English

AIS

Image Storage

The Image Storage setting allows you to specify where photos and video clips will be stored. The camera features 16 MB internal memory but you can also insert an SD/SDHC card (See “Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card” on page 16 for more details). 2 options are available:

• AUTO (default): When selected, the camera

•INTERNAL MEMORY: All photos and videos are stored in the internal memory.

AUTO

INTERNAL MEMORY

chooses the storage medium

IMAGE STORAGE

automatically. If an SD/SDHC card is inserted in the camera, all photos and videos are stored on the card. If an external card is not detected, all photos and videos are stored in the internal memory.

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FORMAT

MEMORY CARD

INTERNAL MEMORY

EXIT

VOICE MEMO

OFF

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Format

Reset

The Format setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory or on the SD/SDHC card. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 3 options are available:

• MEMORY CARD: All data on the SD/SDHC will be

formatted.

• INTERNAL MEMORY: All data in the internal memory

will be formatted.

• EXIT: Cancel format action.

The Reset setting allows you to reset the camera to the original factory default settings. This means all modifications you have made to the camera settings will be cleared.

Once selected, the Reset screen displays a confirmation message. Press the OK button to enter selection function. Select EXIT(default) to cancel or YES to proceed with the Reset and press the OK button to confirm.

Reset to camera

default setting?

YES

EXIT

RESET

Voice Memo

The Voice Memo setting allows you to record a voice memo when a photo is taken. Select ON to enable the Voice Memo function or OFF (default) to disable it.

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ABOUT

FW VERSION : 1.0000

Connecting fail!

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About

The About screen allows you to check the current firmware version of the camera.

PictBridge Print (PTP)

The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly without connecting the camera to a PC.

If the camera is not connected to a PTP compliant printer, an error message displays on the LCD screen.To enable PTP function, see “USB Mode” on page 46 for detailed information. If the USB mode is not set at PTP, an error message displays on the LCD screen.

English

When a PTP compliant printer is connected to the camera, the Printer Connecting screen displays on the LCD screen. The Print menu pops up automatically.

Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select an option and press the OK button to confirm.

Printer Connecting...

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AUTO

INTERNAL MEMORY

IMAGE STORAGE

PictBridge Print (PTP)

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DEFAULT SIZE

4" X 6"

LETTER

PAPER SIZE

CONTINUE

CANCEL

Copies :

Prints :

Size :

3 3 Default

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Image Storage

This Image

See “Image Storage” on page 47 for detailed information.

Print the selected image with the current setting.

1. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select THIS IMAGE from the options and press the OK button to confirm. Use the LEFT/RIGHT navigation buttons to select previous/next file.

2. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to set the number of copies.

3. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons again to select the paper size.

• DEFAULT SIZE

•4” x 6”

• LETTER

•A4

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THIS IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

EXIT

DPOF IMAGE

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Number of copies

THIS IMAGE

4. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to CONTINUE or CANCEL the action.

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Index Print

INDEX PRINT

1/1401/1401/140

DEFAULT SIZE

LETTER

1/140

Use this function to print all images in index format.

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1. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select the Paper size.

• DEFAULT SIZE

• LETTER

•A4

2. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to set the number of copies. After the number of copies is set, press the UP/ DOWN navigation buttons again to continue or cancel the action.

DEFAULT SIZE

LETTER

INDEX PRINT

Copies :

Prints :

Size :

Default

CONTINUE

CANCEL

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PictBridge Print (PTP)

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THIS IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

EXIT

DPOF

1/1401/1401/140

10M10M

DEFAULT SIZE

4" X 6"

LETTER

PAPER SIZE

CONTINUE

CANCEL

COPIES :

PRINTS :

SIZE :

3 3 DEFAULT SIZE

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DPOF Image

All Images

See “DPOF” on page 36 for detailed information.

Print all images saved in memory.

1. Use the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select ALL IMAGES from the options and press the OK button to confirm.

2. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to set the number of copies.

3. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select the Paper size.

• DEFAULT SIZE

•4” x 6”

• LETTER

•A4

Number of copies

4. Press the UP/DOWN navigation buttons to select CONTINUE or CANCEL this action.

PictBridge Print (PTP)

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Specifications

Specifications 53

General

Optics

Effective Resolution Image Type

LCD 2.7” TFT, 230,000 Pixels

Dimensions 94(W) x 58(H) x 21(D)mm

Exterior Casing Plastic housing

Aperture (Max.)

Optical Zoom Up to 3x

Digital Zoom Up to 5x

Focal Length

Photo Graphic Range

Shutter Speed 2 ~ 1/2000 Sec.

Viewfinder None

Approx. 10.0M Pixels 1/2.33” CCD

Wide: F2.9 Tele: F5.2

Wide(W): 32mm, Tele(T): 96mm

Normal: 60 cm ~ infinity Macro: 10 ~ 70 cm (Wide), 35 ~ 70 cm (Tele) Landscape: infinity Support seamless AF in Auto/P-mode/ Foliage modes

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Field of View 99% by LCD

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Camera Features

Image Resolution

Auto Power Off / Time Out Yes

Auto(IS0 80~320)

ISO Equivalent

External Memory Support SD/SDHC card from 32MB to 16GB

Flash Modes Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye

Shooting Mode

Tripod Mount 1/4” Standard

Macro Yes

Image File Formats

Image Quality Mode

Manual(ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600) *Sensitivity is measured in compliance with the ISO standard (ISO 12232:2006)

Auto, P-Mode, Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Portrait, Self-Porait, Night Portrait, Museum, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach, Party, Foliage, Kids & Pets, Copy, Backlight, Video

Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.21) Movie: MJPEG (with .AVI format)

Still Image: 3664x2748, 3664x2442, 3264x2448, 2576x1932, 2048x1536, 1920x1080, 1600x1200, 640x480 Movie Mode: 640x480@30fps, 320x240@30fps

Quality Levels Best, Better, Good

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Capture Features

Specifications 55

DPOF Version 1.1

Erase Protection Yes

Exposure Compensation Selectable +/-2.0EV with 0.3EV/0.4EV steps

Sharpness High, Normal, Low

Color Vivid, Color, Black&White, Sepia

AE Metering Matrix, Spot, Average

Multi-Zone

Focus

Flash Range

Lens Thread None

Anti-Shake Yes

Aperture Priority No

Center Selected area

Wide: Operating Range

0.6 ~ 3m @ ISO Auto

Tele: Operating Range

0.6 ~ 1.8m @ ISO200 Auto

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Shutter Priority No

Drive Mode

Quick Delete Yes

Quick View Yes

Quick Review No

Self Timer 2 or 10 seconds

Playback Magnify Up to 6X (9 steps)

White Balance Auto, Sunny, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy

Single Mode, Burst Mode, Multi-Burst (VGA@16 shots)

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Video

Power

Capability

Standards

Video output PAL, NTSC

Stream to SD/SDHC Yes

Speaker Yes, Mono

Movie File Format AVI

Movie Length Close to 80 min. Max. file size is 4G bytes.

Microphone Yes, Mono

Battery NP-40 Lithium-ion

Battery Life CIPA 220 images

Camera Interface USB 2.0 high speed

Host Platform Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Operating Temperature 0°C ~ 40°C

English, German, French, Italian, Spanish,

Language

Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Thai, Korean, Dutch

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Troubleshooting

Problem Action

• The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the

Camera does not turn on

Camera turns off automatically Press the POWER button again to turn on the camera. Empty battery icon is

displayed on the LCD then camera turns off

LCD screen displays ‘Card Requires Formatting’

LCD screen displays ‘Card is Full’

LCD screen displays ‘Card is Locked’

Insufficient memory space to complete request

No image displays on the TV screen

Insufficient space on the card Delete unnecessary images.

battery.

• The battery is installed incorrectly. Re-insert the battery observing the correct polarity.

Battery is exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.

Memory card format not recognized. Re-format the memory card.

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

The card is protected by a protect switch mechanism. Move the switch to the unlock position.

Insufficient space in memory to rotate an image or divide a video. Delete unnecessary images or videos.

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

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