Sanyo VPC-E875 User Guide

User’s Manual
Digital Camera
8 Mega Pixels
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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.
© Copyright 2007

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance

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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.
Warning: 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.

Declaration of Conformity

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undersired operation.
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Trademark Recognition

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

Windows 98/2000/ME/XP 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. 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

Safety Instructions

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Read and understand all
Warnings
and
Cautions
before using this product.
WARNING
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.
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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.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where 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
FOR AMERICAN USERS
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.
Wash hands after
handling.
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• 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.
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FOR CANADIAN USERS
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003
FOR EU USERS
Note: This symbol mark and recycle system 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 reused. This symbol means that electrical and electronic equipment, at their end­of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste. Please dispose of the equipment at your local community waste collection/recycling centre. In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic products. Please help up 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
FCC Information
Declaration of Conformity
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”.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Model number: VPC-E875 Trade Name: SANYO 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.
Canadian ICES-003 Information
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
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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.
• SDHC™ is a trademark.
• Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.
Read This First
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.
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• 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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Safety Instructions
Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................... i
About this Manual ..............................................................................................i
Copyright ............................................................................................................................ i
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ................................................ i
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................... i
Trademark Recognition ......................................................................................................ii
Safety and Handling Precautions ....................................................................ii
Camera Information ............................................................................................................ii
Battery Information .............................................................................................................ii
Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
System Requirements ......................................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................1
Main Features ....................................................................................................1
Camera Views ...................................................................................................2
Front View ......................................................................................................................... 2
Back View .......................................................................................................................... 2
Top View ............................................................................................................................ 2
Bottom View ...................................................................................................................... 3
Left / Right View ................................................................................................................ 3
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................3
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Camera Buttons ................................................................................................4
Navigation Buttons ............................................................................................................ 4
The Scene Button .............................................................................................................. 6
Function Buttons ................................................................................................................ 7
LCD screen ........................................................................................................8
Capture/Video Mode Display ............................................................................................. 8
Camera Setup ...................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Wrist Strap ...............................................................................13
Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................13
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card ..............................................................14
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................14
Turning On ......................................................................................................14
First Time Use .................................................................................................15
Getting Start ........................................................................................ 16
Taking your First Photo .................................................................................16
Anti-Shake Function ........................................................................................................ 16
Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................... 16
Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................... 16
Using the Zoom in/out Function ....................................................................................... 17
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................... 17
Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 18
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Capture Settings .................................................................................. 20
Face Detection AF/AE Function ...................................................................................... 19
Recording your First Video ............................................................................19
Recording Voice Memos ................................................................................19
The Capture Menu ..........................................................................................20
Image Resolution ............................................................................................................. 20
Image Quality ..................................................................................................................21
Focus Zone ...................................................................................................................... 21
EV Compensation ............................................................................................................ 21
M-Burst Interval ...............................................................................................................22
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 22
ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................... 22
AE Metering ..................................................................................................................... 23
Color ................................................................................................................................ 23
Sharpness ....................................................................................................................... 23
Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 23
Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 24
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 24
Video Capture Menu .......................................................................................24
Video Resolution ............................................................................................................. 24
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 24
Color ................................................................................................................................ 24
Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 24
Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 25
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 25
Photo & Video Playback ..................................................................... 26
Playback Mode Display ..................................................................................26
Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen .................................................28
Viewing M-Burst Photos .................................................................................................. 28
Listening to Voice Memo ................................................................................................. 28
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ..............................................................29
Zooming In During Playback .........................................................................30
Deleting Photos/Videos ..................................................................................30
Using the Playback Menu ..............................................................................30
DPOF ............................................................................................................................... 31
Slideshow ........................................................................................................................ 32
Resize .............................................................................................................................. 32
Rotate .............................................................................................................................. 33
Protect ............................................................................................................................. 33
Red-Eye Compensation .................................................................................................. 34
Move ................................................................................................................................ 34
Divide ............................................................................................................................... 35
Back to AUTO memory mode .......................................................................................... 35
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC .......................................................36
Camera Settings .................................................................................. 37
The Setup Menu ..............................................................................................37
File Number ..................................................................................................................... 37
Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 37
Quick View ....................................................................................................................... 38
Continuous AF ................................................................................................................. 38
Camera Sound ................................................................................................................ 38
Auto LCD Off ...................................................................................................................38
Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................ 39
Video Out ......................................................................................................................... 39
USB Mode .......................................................................................................................39
Date Stamp ...................................................................................................................... 39
Date and Time ................................................................................................................. 40
Language ......................................................................................................................... 40
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 40
Format ............................................................................................................................. 41
Reset ............................................................................................................................... 41
Voice Memo .....................................................................................................................41
About ............................................................................................................................... 41
PictBridge Print (PTP) ....................................................................................42
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 42
This Image ....................................................................................................................... 43
Index Print ....................................................................................................................... 44
DPOF Image .................................................................................................................... 44
All Images ........................................................................................................................ 45
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Specifications ...................................................................................... 46
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 49
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Introduction 1

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step 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: Win Me, Windows 2000, Windows XP
• Memory: 128MB or above
• HDD space: 40 MB or above
•USB port
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Package Contents

Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
•Digital camera
• USB/AV 3-in-1 cable
• Wrist strap
• NP-40 Lithium-ion rechargeable
• Camera pouch
• Quick start guide for all regions
• Bundled AP-CD (Application Software, Driver and User’s Manual for all regions)

Main Features

• 8.1 mega pixels resolution
• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)
• 1/2.5 inch CCD image sensor
• 2.48 inch LTPS TFT LCD monitor
• 16MB internal flash memory; support SD memory card from 32MB to 8GB.
• Sleek and slim design
• Easy-to-use button interface
• PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
• A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC
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Camera Views

Front View

Back View

Wrist strap loop
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Zoom Lens
Microphone
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Top View

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Zoom button
Speaker Playback button Four-way
navigation buttons
OK
MENU SCENE
OK button
Scene button Menu button
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Power button
Camera Views

Bottom View

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Tripod mount

Left / Right View

X OPTICAL ZOOM
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USB/AV port

LED Indicators

BATTERY
DC-in cover
Wrist strap loop
Battery/SD card compartment
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LED LED Status Camera Status
Off Power Off.
Power/Flash LED
Self-timer LED/ Assist Lamp
Blue (steady) Ready to take pictures.
Blue (blinking) Camera busy.
Off Self-timer off.
Orange (blinking) (1Hz)
Orange (blinking) (4Hz)
Self-timer count down, flashes during last 10 seconds.
Self-timer count down, flashes during last 2 seconds.
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Camera Buttons

Navigation Buttons

The four-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.
Icon Button Function
1. Confirms a selection when using the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable AF area selection when
Selected Area is selected in Focus Zone submenu
OK OK
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to start and pause the video playback
• Press to stop the voice memo playback
Up/Flash/Delete
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to confirm the selection
1. Moves up in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan up in AF area selection
• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto,
Off, Fill, and Anti Red-eye.)
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan up in magnify/crop 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
Camera Buttons
Icon Button Function
1. Moves right in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan right in AF area selection
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/
Multi-Burst mode
3. In Video mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options
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Right/Self-timer/ Burst mode
Down/Screen/ Anti-Shake
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan right in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move right in the thumbnail display
• Press to navigate to next image in single up
• Press to fast forward video playback
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the next image in This
Image submenu
1. Moves down in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan down in AF area selection
• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD
screen, press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen
• Press to enable the Anti-Shake function.
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 magnify/crop 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. Moves left in the OSD menus.
2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus.
3. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan left in AF area selection
• Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon dis-
plays on the LCD screen
4. In Playback mode:
Left/Macro
• Press to pan left in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move left in the thumbnail display
• Press to navigate to previous image in single
up
• Press to fast rewind video playback
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the previous image in
This Image submenu

The Scene Button

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 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)
Portrait Scroll to Portrait mode.
Night Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode.
Landscape Scroll to Landscape mode.
Scroll to Program mode.
Sport Scroll to Sport mode.
Night Landscape Scroll to Night Landscape mode.
Camera Buttons
Backlight Scroll to Backlight mode.
Museum Scroll to Museum mode.
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Snow Scroll to Snow mode.
Sunset Scroll to Sunset mode.
Fireworks Scroll to Fireworks mode.
Party Scroll to Party mode.
Beach Scroll to Beach mode.
Copy Scroll to Copy mode.
Video Scroll to Video mode.

Function Buttons

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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
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Zoom in
Zoom out
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LCD screen

Capture/Video Mode Display

The high resolution 2.48” LTPS 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
button to switch between a Full display (all icons are displayed) or a Simple
display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).
Capture Mode
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No. Name Scene Icon
1 Scene indicator
Auto
P-Mode
Portrait
Night Portrait
Landscape
Sport
Night Landscape
Backlight
Museum
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2 Image Resolution
Snow
Sunset
Fireworks
Party
Beach
Copy
Video
8M
5M
3M
2M
VGA
LCD screen
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3 Image Quality
4Flash
5 Self-timer/
Burst mode
Best
Better
Good
Auto Flash
Flash Off
Fill Flash
Anti Red-eye
M-Burst
Burst Mode
2 Seconds
Self Timer
10 Seconds
6 Macro indicator Macro Mode
7 Image Counter Capture Mode Quantity 9999
Video Mode Timer 00:00:00
8 Memory Interface
9 Date Stamp -
10 Zoom Bar
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EV Compensation
SD Card
Internal Memory
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12 Aperture Value - F3.5
13 Shutter Speed - 1/125
14 Battery Indicator
LCD screen
Battery Low
Battery Insufficient
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16 ISO Speed
17 Focus Zone
Auto
ISO 80
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ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1000
Multi-Zone
Center
Selected Area
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19 Sharpness
20 Contrast
21 Saturation
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
LCD screen
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25 Anti-Shake -
Camera Steady Warning
Auto
Sunny
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy
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Average
Matrix
Spot
LCD screen

Camera Setup

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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 though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.

Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the Li-ion battery into the battery compartment.
1. Open the battery com­partment at the bottom of the camera.
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2. Insert the battery into the compartment observing the correct polarity.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Note: The Li-ion battery should be fully charged before using for the first time.
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Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card

The camera features 16 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/MMC memory card for additional storage.
Follow these instructions to insert the SD/MMC card.
1. Open the battery com­partment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Insert the SD/MMC card into the memory card slot as shown.
3. Close the battery compartment.
To remove the SD/MMC card, gently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the card carefully.

Charging the Battery

Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown. Connect the power supply to the charging unit and the mains supply.

Turning On

Press and hold the Power button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again.
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card

First Time Use

Press the Power button as described in “Turning On” on page 14, a welcome screen displays momentarily on the LCD screen.
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If the camera is turned on for the first time, the Language menu pops up automatically after powering on the camera.
After the desired language is selected, the Date and Time menu pops up. Use the navigation buttons to select each field and adjust the value. Press the OK button to confirm.
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.
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
ESPANOL
DATE & TIME
(Year)
2008 / 01 / 01 12 : 30
Press OK when done
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Getting Start

Taking your First Photo

Anti-Shake Function

Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies.
Taking a photo with the camera is very simple.
1. Turn the camera on and press the Scene button to access the Auto mode.
2. 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.
3. 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.
This function is only available in Auto capture mode. Press the Down/Screen/Anti-Shake
navigation 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.

Using Macro 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.

Setting the Flash Mode

You can choose from four 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.
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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 pre-defined 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.
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 ( or ) options on the LCD screen.
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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
Up to 3 photos taken continuously when pressing the Shutter button.
: Multi-Burst Mode
16 photos taken continuously by single press of the Shutter button.
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Setting the Scene Mode

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:
1. Press the Scene button to access Scene menu.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the modes.
• Auto
• P-Mode
• Portrait
Night Portrait
Landscape
Sport
SCENE
Auto
P-Mode
Portrait
Night Portrait
Landscape
Night Landscape
Backlight
Museum
• Snow
• Sunset
Fireworks
• Party
• Beach
• Copy
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3. Press OK to confirm your selection.
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Face Detection AF/AE Function

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Night Portrait capture modes. When the subject’s face is detected, the yellow focus frames appear on the LCD screen. Then the camera automatically adjusts the focus point and exposure to the optimized value.
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However, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, the camera will set the focus to Multi-Zone with a green or red focus frame.
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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 Up/Down navigation
buttons to 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. If not, recording will continue
until all free memory space is used.
4. In playback mode, press the OK button to playback the recording. Press the
Up/Flash/Delete navigation button to delete the recording if needed.

Recording Voice Memos

You can add a 1-minute voice memo to an image right after it’s taken.
To record a voice memo:
1. Hold the Shutter button to start recording and release the Shutter button to
stop recording.
2. While recording, the selected image is shown on the LCD screen.
3. The elapsed time screen shows the length of a voice memo.
Note: A Voice Memo can also be added in Playback mode.
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Capture Settings

The Capture Menu

This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips.
To access the Capture menu:
1. Press the Scene button. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Auto or P-Mode.
2. Press the MENU button to display menu options.
3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm.
P

IMAGE RESOLUTION

IMAGE QUALITY
FOCUS ZONE
IMAGE RESOLUTION
IMAGE QUALITY
FOCUS ZONE
EV COMPENSATION
M-BURST INTERVAL
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.
EV COMPENSATION
M-BURST INTERVAL
Auto & P-Mode
Image Resolution
The Image Resolution setting refers to the size of the image in pixels. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Five settings for image resolution are available:
• 8M (3264 x 2448)
• 5M (2576 x 1932)
• 3M (2048 x 1536)
• 2M (1600 x 1200)
• VGA (640 x 480)
IMAGE RESOLUTION
8M
5M
3M
2M
VGA
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The Image Quality setting refers to the compression ratio of the JPG. The higher the image quality, the less the image compression ratio but more memory space is required. Use the Up/ Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three settings for image quality are available:
• Best (default)
•Better
•Good

Focus Zone

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. Three settings for focus zone are available:
• Multi-Zone (default)
• Center
• Selected Area: When this option is set, press
the OK button to enable AF area selection. The new setting is applied to the Live View image each time the navigation buttons are pressed. Press the OK button to return to the Capture mode and save the current setting, which will take effect until it is changed again.
IMAGE QUALITY
BEST
BETTER
GOOD
FOCUS ZONE
MULTI-ZONE
CENTER
SELECTED AREA
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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 spotlit 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 or 0.4 increment/decrement.
EV COMPENSATION
0.0 EV
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M-Burst Interval

White Balance

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
P-Mode only.
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. Five white balance settings are available:
M-BURST INTERVAL
1/30 SEC
1/15 SEC
1/7.5 SEC
WHITE BALANCE
AUTO
SUNNY
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
CLOUDY
• Auto (default)
• Sunny
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Cloudy

ISO Speed

The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the CCD light-sensitivity. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Seven ISO settings are available:
• Auto (default)
•ISO 80
• 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 SPEED
AUTO
AUTO
ISO 80
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
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• ISO 1000: For moving object photography or low light environments without
using flash.

AE Metering

AE Metering 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. Three 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.
AE METERING
MATRIX
SPOT
AVERAGE

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. Four color settings are available:
• Vivid
• Color (default)
• Black & White
• Sepia
COLOR
VIVID
COLOR
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. Three sharpness settings are available:
•High
• Normal (default)
• Low
SHARPNESS
HIGH
NORMAL
LOW
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Saturation

Contrast

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. Three 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. Three contrast settings are available:
•High
• Normal (default)
• Low
SATURATION
HIGH
NORMAL
LOW
CONTRAST
HIGH
NORMAL
LOW

Setup (Auto & P-Mode)

See “The Setup Menu” on page 37 for more details on the setup menu options.

Video Capture Menu

To access the video menu:
1. Press the Scene button and scroll to Video mode. Press the OK button to confirm.
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm. 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. Two video size settings are available:
• 640X480
• 320X240
VIDEO RESOLUTION
WHITE BALANCE
COLOR
SATURATION
CONTRAST
VIDEO RESOLUTION
640X480
320X240
320X240
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White Balance

See “White Balance” on page 22 for more details on the setup menu options.

Color

See “Color” on page 23 for more details on the setup menu options.

Saturation

See “Saturation” on page 24 for more details on the setup menu options.

Contrast

See “Contrast” on page 24 for more details on the setup menu options.

Setup

See “The Setup Menu” on page 37 for more details on the setup menu options.
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9 Histogram
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Photo mode:
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10 File Name Photo mode: SANY0001.JPG
Video mode: SANY0001.AVI
11 Date and Time 2008/01/01
00:00:00
12 Next Move to next item.
13 Battery status
14 Previous Move to previous item.
15 Voice memo
16 Mode icons Please see “Capture/Video Mode Dis-
17 ISO Speed
18 Contrast
play” on page 8 for detailed informa­tion.
19 White balance
Playback Mode Display
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Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen

20 AE Metering
21 Saturation
22 EV Compensation -0.3EV
23 Shutter speed 1/60
24 Aperture value F2.8
25 Image quality
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 Right/Left 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 and 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.

Viewing M-Burst Photos

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 Right/Left navigation buttons to scroll through photos.
3. When reviewing a multi-burst image, it will be displayed from the 1st frame to the 16th 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.

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 A/V 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 39 for more information.
2. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB port on the camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AV input port.
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4. The LCD screen turns blank 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 28.
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Zooming In During Playback

Deleting Photos/Videos

The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during Playback. This allows you to view photos in greater detail.
To zoom in on saved photos:
1. Press the right side of the Zoom button T to zoom in and the left side of
the Zoom button W to zoom out of the photo/video.
2. Use the 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 maximum, the LCD screen will display all photos and videos as a series of thumbnails.
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
CANCEL
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
Delete navigation button to display the Delete menu.
2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the three available options:
• Cancel: Select to cancel the action and exit to the main menu.
•This Image/video: Select to delete the current image/video.
•All Images: Select to delete all images.

Using the Playback Menu

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.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm.
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DPOF

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.
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.
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To s et DPO F:
1. Press the MENU button to select DPOF from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.
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.
DPOF
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
EXIT
Number of copies
Number of copies
2
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Slideshow

Resize

The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos in a continuous sequence.
To view a slideshow:
SLIDESHOW
START
INTERVAL:5 SEC
1. Press the MENU button to select Slideshow from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.
LOOP:OFF
EXIT
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 Up/Down 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.
The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution.
To r esi ze a ph ot o:
RESIZE
6M
4M
1. Press the MENU button to select Resize from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.
2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select the resize ratio you
2M
1M
VGA
require: 6M, 4M, 2M, 1M, and VGA.
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 (4:3 or 3:2) 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/MMC card is locked, images cannot be resized
• VGA images cannot be resized
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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 confirm.
2. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons and the OK button to rotate the select image.
• OK: Select to rotate the image.
• Exit: Select to exit to the main menu without
saving the changes.
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OK
EXIT

Protect

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.
2. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. A key icon displays at the top of the screen to indicate the photo/video is now locked.
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Red-Eye Compensation

The Red-Eye Compensation function allows you to perform red-eye reduction on a saved photo.
To remove red-eye from a photo:
RED-EYE COMP.
OVERWRITE
NEW FILE
1. Press the MENU button to select Red-Eye Comp. from the menu. Press the OK button to
CANCEL
confirm.
2. The camera starts processing. Press the Up/ Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the three available options:
• Overwrite: Select to overwrite the original image.
• New file: Select to save the fixed image to a new file.
• Cancel: Select to discard the changes to the image and return to the main
menu.
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.

Move

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. Press the OK button to confirm.
2. Select IMAGE STORAGE from the menu. Press OK button to confirm. Select Internal Memory. Press 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 three 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 card has been inserted into the camera.
MOVE
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
EXIT
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OVERWRITE
EXIT

Divide

The Divide function allows you to cut unnecessary portions of a video. This feature is useful when the memory capacity is insufficient or when users want to trim video clips.
To move an image:
1. Press the Menu button to select Divide from the menu.
2. Press OK button to enter the edit mode.
3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the portion of the video you want to delete.
: Beginning of the new video clip.
: End of the new video clip.
4. Press and hold the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the beginning and end position of the new video clip and release at the frame you want to stop.
5. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the following options:
: Select to review the trimmed video
clip.
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NEW FILE
OVERWRITE
OVERWRITE
EXIT
EXIT
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: Select to save the trimmed video clip as a new file or overwrite the
original video. Select Exit to discard the changes.
: Select to return to the main menu.
Note: The Divide function is only available when a video file is selected. Video clips shorter than one second cannot be edited.

Back to AUTO memory mode

1. Press the MENU button. Select SETUP from the menu, and press the OK button.
2. Select IMAGE STORAGE from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. Select AUTO from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.
4. Press the PLAYBACK button.
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Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC

To transfer photos and videos to your PC:
Use the software CD to install the camera driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Connect the camera’s USB port to a free USB port on your PC using the USB cable.
The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/MMC 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

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:
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1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture modes.
2. Select Setup from the menu. Press the OK button. The submenu appears.
3. Use the Up/Down 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.

File Number

The File No. setting allows you to reset all file numbers assigned to each of the files on your camera. Select Reset to reset or Continue to set the file numbers in continuous order.
CONTINUE
FILE NO.

DIGITAL ZOOM

QUICK VIEW
CONTINUOUS AF
CAMERA SOUND
FILE NO.
RESET
CONTINUE
Digital Zoom
The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function on or off. Select On to enable the function or Off (default) to disable it.
DIGITAL ZOOM
ON
OFF
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Quick View

Continuous AF

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 button to delete the photo immediately. 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.
The Continuous AF setting allows you to turn the continuous auto focus function On or Off. Select On to enable the function or Off (default) to disable it.
QUICK VIEW
ON
OFF
CONTINUOUS AF
ON
OFF

Camera Sound

The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level. Three options are available:
•Off
• Low (default)
•High

Auto LCD Off

The Auto LCD Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time that the LCD screen will remain lit before turning off to save battery power. Three options are available:
• Off (default)
• 30 sec
•1 min
CAMERA SOUND
OFF
LOW
HIGH
AUTO LCD OFF
OFF
30 SEC
1 MIN
The Setup Menu

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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. Two options are available:
• 5 min (default)
•2 min

Video Out

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. Two options are available:
• NTSC (default)
•PAL
AUTO POWER OFF
5 MIN
2 MIN
VIDEO OUT
NTSC
PAL
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USB Mode

The USB Mode setting allows you to select the transfer method between your camera and your PC. Two options are available:
• 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 PTP function, please See “PictBridge Print (PTP)” on page 42.
• 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.
USB MODE
PTP
MSDC

Date Stamp

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. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. Four options are available:
DATE STAMP
OFF
YYYY MM DD
MM DD YYYY
DD MM YYYY
• Off (default)
• YYYY MM DD: year-month-date format
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Date and Time

Language

• MM DD YYYY: month-date-year format
• DD MM YYYY: date-month-year format
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 Left/Right navigation buttons to select the Year field.
• Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to adjust the Year value.
• In the same way, select the Month, Date, Hour and Minute fields and adjust them accordingly.
The Language setting allows you to choose which language the OSD menu uses. Scroll down the list and select your language.Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options.
DATE & TIME
(Year)
2008 / 01 / 01 12 : 30
Press OK when done
LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRANCAIS
ITALIANO
ESPANOL

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/MMC card (See “Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card” on page 14 for more details). Two options are available:
• Auto (default): When selected, the camera chooses the storage medium automatically. If an SD/MMC 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.
• Internal Memory: All photos and videos are stored in the internal memory.
IMAGE STORAGE
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INTERNAL MEMORY
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Format

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The Format setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory or on the SD/MMC card. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. Three options are available:
• Memory Card (default): All data on the SD/ MMC will be formatted.
• Internal Memory: All data in the internal memory will be formatted.
• Exit: Cancel format action.

Reset

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. Select Yes to proceed with the reset or Exit (default) to cancel.
FORMAT
MEMORY CARD
INTERNAL MEMORY
EXIT
RESET CAMERA
Reset to camera default setting?
EXIT
YES
YES
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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.

About

The About screen allows you to check the current firmware version of the camera.
VOICE MEMO
ON
OFF
ABOUT
FW VERSION : 0.1091
The Setup Menu
42 Camera Settings
C o n n e c t i n g f a i l !
P r i n t e r C o n n e c t i n g .. .
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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 39 for detailed information. If the USB mode is not set at PTP, an error message displays
Connecting fail!
Connecting fail!
on the LCD screen.
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.
Printer Connecting...
Printer Connecting...
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option and press the OK button to confirm.

Image Storage

See “Image Storage” on page 40 for detailed information.
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IMAGE STORAGE
THIS IMAGE
INDEX PRINT
DPOF IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
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This Image

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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.
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IMAGE STORAGE
THIS IMAGE
INDEX PRINT
DPOF IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
Number of copies
Number of copies
3
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3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons again to select the paper size.
• Default Size
•4” x 6”
• Letter
•A4
4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to continue or cancel the action.
PAPER SIZE
DEFAULT SIZE
4" X 6"
LETTER
A4
Copies:3
Prints:3
Size:Default
CONTINUE
CANCEL
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Index Print

Use this function to print all images in index format.
1. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the Paper size.
• Default Size
• Letter
•A4
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IMAGE STORAGE
THIS IMAGE
INDEX PRINT

DPOF IMAGE

ALL IMAGES
INDEX PRINT
DEFAULT SIZE
LETTER
A4
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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.
DPOF Image
See “DPOF” on page 31 for detailed information.
Copies:1
Prints:--
Size:Default
CONTINUE
CANCEL
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All Images

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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.
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THIS IMAGE
INDEX PRINT
DPOF IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
Number of copies
Number of copies
2
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3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the Paper size.
• Default Size
•4” x 6”
• Letter
•A4
4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select continue or cancel this action.
PAPER SIZE
DEFAULT SIZE
4" X 6"
LETTER
A4
Copies:2
Prints:20
Size:Default
CONTINUE
CANCEL
PictBridge Print (PTP)
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Specifications

General Resolution / Image Type 8M Pixels / 1/2.5” CCD
LCD 2.48” LTPS TFT, 150K Pixels
(640x240)
Dimensions 90(W)x60(H)x22(D)mm
Exterior Casing Metal front cover+ Plastic rear
cover+ Chromed plastic center frame
Optics Aperture Wide: F2.8
Tel e: F4 .9
Optical Zoom Up to 3x
Digital Zoom Up to 5x
Focal Length Wide(W): 35mm,
Tele(T): 105mm
Focus Mode Normal: 50cm to infinity
Macro: 10cm ~ 50cm
Shutter Speed 8 ~ 1/1500 Sec.
Viewfinder None
Field of View 99% by LCD
Camera Features Auto Power Off / Time Out Yes
ISO Equivalent Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/
1000
Internal Memory 16MB internal flash memory,
support SD/MMC memory card from 32MB to 8GB
Flash Modes Auto, Fill, Anti Red-eye, Off
Shooting Mode Auto, P-Mode,Portrait, Night
Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night Landscape, Backlight, Museum, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Party, Beach, Copy, Video
Tripod Mount 1/4” Standard
Macro Yes
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Resolution Image
Capture Features DPOF Version 1.1
Image File Formats Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.2)
Image Quality Mode Still Image:
3264x2448, 2576x1932, 2048x1536, 1600x1200, 640x480
Movie Mode:
640x480@20fps,
320x240@20fps
Quality Levels Best, Better, Good
Erase Protection Yes
Exposure Compensation Selectable +/-2.0EV with
0.3/ 0.4 EV steps
Sharpness High, Normal, Low
Color B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Color
Metering Average, Matrix, Spot
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Focus Multi-Zone
Single-Zone: Center, Selected area
Flash Range 5.4@ ISO 100
Wide: Operating Range
0.5~2.5m@ ISO Auto Tele: Operating Range
0.8~1.5m@ ISO Auto
Lens Thread None
Anti-Shake Yes, High ISO
Aperture Priority No
Shutter Priority No
Drive Mode Single Mode, Burst Mode, Multi-
Burst (VGA@16 shots)
Quick Delete Yes
Quick View Yes, selectable On (2.5 sec) or
Off
Quick Review No
Self Timer 2 or 10 seconds
Playback Magnify Up to 6X, starting from 2X to 6X,
step=0.5X
White Balance Auto, Sunny, Tungsten,
Fluorescent, Cloudy
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Video Video Out PAL, NTSC
Stream to SD/MMC Yes
Speaker Yes, Mono
Movie File Format AVI
Movie Length Unlimited as long as space is
available on the SD/MMC card
Microphone Yes, Mono
Power Battery UF553436 (NP-40) Lithium-ion
rechargeable (Sanyo, 3.7V 720mAH)
Battery Life CIPA 200 pcs
Capability Camera Interface USB 2.0 full speed
Host Platform Win Me, Windows 2000,
Windows XP
Standards Operating Temperature
Language English, German, French,
0°C ~ 40°C
Italian, Spanish, Russian, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Korean, Thai, Dutch

Troubleshooting

Problem Action
Troubleshooting 49
Camera does not turn on • The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace
the batteries.
• The batteries are installed incorrectly. Re-insert the batteries observing the correct polarity.
Camera turns off automatically
LCD turns off automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD.
Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD after which camera turns off
LCD screen displays ‘Card Requires Formatting’
LCD screen displays ‘Card is Full’
LCD screen displays ‘Card is locked’
Press any button to turn on the camera.
Batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries.
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.
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Insufficient memory space to complete request
No image displays on the TV screen
Insufficient space on the card
Insufficient space in memory to rotate an image. Delete unnecessary images.
Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set correct TV-out type to match your TV system.
Delete unnecessary images.
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