Sanyo VPC-S1070 User Manual

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10 Mega Pixels
Digital Camera
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
VPC-S1070
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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 2008

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.
About this Manual
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Trademark Recognition

Safety and Handling Precautions

Camera Information

Windows 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. 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.
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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
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FOR EU USERS

This 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 accumulstors, 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 accumutator 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, despose 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

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”.
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FCC Information

Tested To Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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Declaration of Conformity

Model number: VPC-S1070 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

READ THIS FIRST

Notice:
•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.
• 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 ................................................................................................... i
Trademark Recognition ......................................................................................................ii
Safety and Handling Precautions ....................................................................ii
Camera Information ............................................................................................................ii
Battery Information .............................................................................................................ii
Safety Instructions ..........................................................................................iii
WARNING ......................................................................................................................... iii
CAUTION ..........................................................................................................................iv
FOR AMERICAN USERS ..................................................................................................iv
FOR CANADIAN USERS .................................................................................................. v
FOR EU USERS ................................................................................................................vi
Symbols used in this manual .............................................................................................vi
FCC Information ............................................................................................................... vii
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................. vii
Canadian ICES-003 Information ....................................................................................... vii
TRADEMARK INFORMATION ........................................................................................ viii
READ THIS FIRST .......................................................................................................... viii
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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 ............................................................................................................................ 2
Bottom View ...................................................................................................................... 3
Left / Right View ................................................................................................................ 3
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................3
Camera Buttons ................................................................................................4
Navigation Buttons ............................................................................................................ 4
The Scene Button .............................................................................................................. 7
Function Buttons ................................................................................................................ 8
LCD screen ........................................................................................................9
Capture/Video Mode Display ............................................................................................. 9
Camera Setup ...................................................................................... 14
Attaching the Wrist Strap ...............................................................................14
Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................14
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card ..............................................................15
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Getting Started .................................................................................... 17
Capture Settings .................................................................................. 23
Turning On ......................................................................................................15
First Time Use .................................................................................................16
Taking your First Photo .................................................................................17
Anti-Shake Function ........................................................................................................ 17
Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................... 17
Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................... 17
Using the Zoom in/out Function ....................................................................................... 18
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................... 18
Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function ..................................................... 19
Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 20
Face Detection AF/AE Function ...................................................................................... 21
Recording your First Video ............................................................................21
Recording Voice Memos ................................................................................21
The Capture Menu ..........................................................................................23
Image Resolution ............................................................................................................. 23
Image Quality ..................................................................................................................24
Focus Zone ...................................................................................................................... 24
EV Compensation ............................................................................................................ 24
AEB ................................................................................................................................. 25
M-Burst Interval ...............................................................................................................25
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 25
ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................... 26
AE Metering ..................................................................................................................... 26
Color ................................................................................................................................ 26
Sharpness ....................................................................................................................... 27
Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 27
Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 27
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 27
Video Capture Menu .......................................................................................28
Video Resolution ............................................................................................................. 28
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 28
Color ................................................................................................................................ 28
Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 28
Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 28
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 28
Photo & Video Playback ..................................................................... 29
Playback Mode Display ..................................................................................29
Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen .................................................31
Viewing M-Burst Photos .................................................................................................. 31
Listening to Voice Memo ................................................................................................. 32
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ..............................................................32
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Zooming In/Out During Playback ..................................................................33
Deleting Photos/Videos ..................................................................................33
Using the Playback Menu ..............................................................................33
DPOF ............................................................................................................................... 34
Slideshow ........................................................................................................................ 35
Resize .............................................................................................................................. 35
Rotate .............................................................................................................................. 36
Protect ............................................................................................................................. 36
Move ................................................................................................................................ 37
Back to AUTO memory mode: ......................................................................................... 37
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC .......................................................38
Camera Settings .................................................................................. 39
The Setup Menu ..............................................................................................39
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................... 39
File Number ..................................................................................................................... 39
Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 40
Quick View ....................................................................................................................... 40
Continuous AF ................................................................................................................. 40
Camera Sound ................................................................................................................ 40
Auto LCD Off ...................................................................................................................41
Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................ 41
Video Out ......................................................................................................................... 41
USB Mode .......................................................................................................................41
Date Stamp ...................................................................................................................... 42
Date and Time ................................................................................................................. 42
Language ......................................................................................................................... 42
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 43
Format ............................................................................................................................. 43
Reset ............................................................................................................................... 43
Voice Memo .....................................................................................................................44
About ............................................................................................................................... 44
PictBridge Print (PTP) ....................................................................................44
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 45
This Image ....................................................................................................................... 46
Index Print ....................................................................................................................... 47
DPOF Image .................................................................................................................... 47
All Images ........................................................................................................................ 48
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Specifications ...................................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 52
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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: Windows XP/Vista
• 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
• Two AA batteries (Alkaline)
• Camera pouch
• Quick start guide for all regions
• Bundled CD-ROM (Application Software and User’s Manual for all regions)

Main Features

• 10.0 mega pixels resolution
• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)
• 1/2.3x inch CCD image sensor
• 2.4 inch GPT TFT LCD monitor
• Approx. 9.5MB internal flash memory, support SD memory card from 32MB to 16GB.
• 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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Flash
Zoom Lens
Wrist strap loop
Self-timer LED
Microphone
OK button
4-way navigation buttons
LCD screen
Menu button
Scene button
Zoom button
Playback button
Power/ Flash LED
Shutter button
Power button
Zoom Lens
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Camera Views

Front View

Back View

Top View

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Bottom View

Tri po d mo unt
Speaker
PC/AV port
Battery/SD card compartment
Wrist strap loop

Left / Right View

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LED Indicators

LED LED Status Camera Status
Off Power Off.
Power/ Flash LED
Self-timer LED
Green (steady) Ready to take picture.
Green (blinking) Camera busy
Off Self-timer off.
Red (blinking) (10 sec)
Red (blinking) (2 sec)
Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds.
Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds.
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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.
Icon Button Function
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 4­way navigation buttons (except Auto/ Video/
OK/
OK/ Anti-shake
Landscape/ Night Landscape/ Fireworks)
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to start and pause the video playback
Up/Flash/Delete
• Press to stop the voice memo playback
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to confirm the selection
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 SETUP ( ) mode during mark appears on LCD.
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
Camera Buttons
• PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu
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Icon Button Function
1. Move right in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/ Multi-Burst 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:
Right/Self-timer/ Burst 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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Down/Screen/ Face Detection
1. Move down in the OSD menus
2. In Capture mode:
• Once press to exit histogram,twice press to enter face detection, press again to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen,then press to turn all icons back on the LCD screen
• Press to pan down in AF area selection
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:
• Press to pan left in zoom in mode
Left/Macro
• Press to navigate to previous image in single down
• 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
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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 4-way 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.
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P-Mode (Program Mode)
Video Scroll to Video mode.
Sport Scroll to Sport mode.
Landscape Scroll to Landscape mode.
Night Landscape Scroll to Night Landscape mode.
Portrait Scroll to Portrait mode.
Night Portrait Scroll to Night Portrait mode.
Museum Scroll to Museum mode.
Snow Scroll to Snow mode.
Scroll to Program 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.
Aquarium Scroll to Aquarium mode.
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Function Buttons

Kids & Pets Scroll to Kids & Pets mode.
Copy Scroll to Copy mode.
Backlight Scroll to Backlight mode.
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
T /
Playback
Zoom in
W /
Zoom out
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
Camera Buttons
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Video
Capture Mode

LCD screen

The high resolution 2.4” 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 button to switch among a full display with
histogram and without histogram, Face detection and simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).

Capture/Video Mode Display

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10 11
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LCD screen
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No. Name Scene Icon
1 Scene indicator
Auto
P-Mode
Video
Sport
Landscape
Night Landscape
Portrait
Night Portrait
Museum
Snow
Sunset
Fireworks
Beach
Party
Foliage
Aquarium
Kids & Pets
Copy
2 Image Resolution
LCD screen
Backlight
10M
8M
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6M
5M
3M
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3 Image Quality
4Flash
5 Self-timer/
Burst mode
1M
VGA
Best
Better
Good
Auto Flash
Flash Off
Fill Flash
Anti Red-eye
Self Timer
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10 Seconds
2 Seconds
Burst Mode
M-Burst
AEB OFF
6 AEB
7 Macro indicator Macro Mode
8 Image Counter Capture Mode Quantity 9999
9 Memory Interface
10 Date Stamp -
11 Anti-Shake
Bracket +/- 0.3 EV
Exit -
Video Mode Time 00:00:00
SD Card
Internal Memory
-
LCD screen
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12 Zoom Bar
-
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14 Aperture Value -
15 Shutter Speed -
16 Battery Indicator
17 AF Frame - -
EV Compensation
-
Battery Full
Battery Low
Battery Insufficient
-2.0EV~+2.0EV (No icon for 0.0EV)
Wide: F2.9 - F5.5/ Tele: F5.2 - F10.0 (Automatic)
Approx.1/2000 sec. ~ approx. 4 sec. (Automatic)
(Blink)
18 ISO Speed
19 Focus Zone
Auto
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1000
ISO 1600
Multi-Zone
Center
Selected Area
20 Continuous AF
LCD screen
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21 Sharpness
22 Contrast
23 Saturation
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
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24 White Balance
25 AE Metering
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Camera Steady Warning
Auto
Sunny
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Matrix
Spot
Average
-
LCD screen
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Camera Setup

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Inserting the Battery

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.
Follow these instructions to insert the two AA bateries into the battery compartment.
1. Open the battery com­partment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Insert the battery into the compartment observing the correct polarity.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Note: The 2 supplied batteries (Alkaline) can be used. They are not rechargeable. Other new AA Alkaline battery can be used. If you use type AA rechargeable batteries, they first have to be full charged.
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Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card

The camera features 9.5 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. (Label side up)
3. Close the battery compartment.
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To remove the SD/MMC card, gently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the card carefully.
Note: Please don't take in and out the SD card while camera is processing. It will make unexpected error or image damaged.

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
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LANGUAGE
ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRAN
ç
AIS
ITALIANO
DATE & TIME
2008 / 01 / 01 12 : 00
(Year)
Press OK when done
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First Time Use

Press the Power button as described in “Turning On” on page 15, 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.
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 automa tically.
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Getting Started 17

Getting Started

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

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.
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Anti-Shake Function

This function is available in Auto capture mode. Press the OK button to enable the Anti­Shake 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.
Fill flash: The flash always fires.
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Using the Zoom in/out Function

Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography

Anti Red-eye: The flash fires twice so as to reduce the red-eye effect.
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.
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 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 all free memory space is used.
: Multi-Burst Mode
16 photos continuously by 1 press of the Shutter button.
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AEB
AEB
BRACKET
EXIT
ON
0.3EV

Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function

When using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) function, the camera auto­matically takes 3 consecutive photos with different exposures by pressing the Shutter button once. For example, when the current EV compensation value is +0.3 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 EV, +0.3 EV, and -0.3 EV.
This function is only available in Auto and P-Mode modes. 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.
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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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Auto
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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:
Press the SCENE button to access Scene menu which displays the Scene menu options.
1. Use the 4-way navigation buttons to scroll through the modes.
• Auto
• P-Mode
• Video
•Sport
• Landscape
• Night Landscape
• Portrait
• Night Portrait
• Museum
• Snow
• Sunset
• Fireworks
• Beach
•Party
• Foliage
• Aquarium
• Kids & Pets
• Copy
• Backlight
2. Press OK to confirm your selection.
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Face Detection AF/AE Function

The face ( ) detection functions can be set on and off with each press of the Down/Screen
navigation button in most capture modes. When the subject’s face is detected, the white bracket appears to track faces 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 with detected face.
However, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, a white focus bracket will be displayed according to the selected focus mode.
To disable the face detection function, press the Down/Screen navigation button again.
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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 4-way 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.
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 recording if needed.

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.
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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

10M 8M 6M
5M
10M
8M 6M 5M
OK
Enter
IMAGE RESOLUTION
10M 8M 6M
5M
10M
8M 6M 5M
OK
Enter
IMAGE RESOLUTION
10M
8M 6M 5M
10M
8M 6M 5M

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.
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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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.
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. 7 settings for image resolution are available:
• 10M (3648x2736)
• 8M (3264x2448)
• 6M (3072x2304)
• 5M (2592x1944)
• 3M (2048x1536)
• 1M (1024x768)
• VGA (640x480)
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BEST
BETTER GOOD

IMAGE QUALITY

MULTI-ZONE
CENTER

FOCUS ZONE

MULTI-ZONE
CENTER
SELECTED AREA
FOCUS ZONE
+0.3EV

EV COMPENSATION

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Image Quality
Focus Zone
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
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
P-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. 3 settings for focus zone are available:
• 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
AEB
BRACKET
EXIT
ON
0.3EV

M-BURST INTERVAL

1/30 SEC
1/15 SEC
1/7.5 SEC
WHITE BLANCE
AUTO
SUNNY
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
AEB
When using the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) function, the camera automatically takes 3 consecutive photos with different exposures by pressing the Shutter button once. For example, when the current EV compensation value is +0.3 EV and the AEB bracket interval value is set to 0.3, the camera takes shots of the same scene with three varying levels of exposure: 0 EV, +0.3 EV, and 0.7 EV. This function is only available in Auto and P-Mode modes. 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 or disable the AEB function. Bracket: Select to set the bracket interval value ranging from 0.3 to 0.0 EV in
0.3 or 0.4 EV increments.
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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.
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

White Balance

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
Exit: Select to apply new settings to the camera and return to the setup
menu.
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ISO SPEED

AUTO
ISO 100 ISO 200 ISO 400

AE METERING

MATRIX
SPOT AVERAGE

COLOR

VIVID
COLOR BLACK & WHITE SEPIA
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ISO Speed
AE Metering
The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the CCD light-sensitivity. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 7 ISO settings are available:
• Auto (default)
• ISO 100: For outdoor photography in bright sun-
light.
• 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 1000: For moving object photography or low light environments without
using flash.
• ISO 1600: For moving object photography or low light environments without
using flash.
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. 3 AE metering settings are available:
• Matrix (default): Camera metering is set for eval-
uating 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

SHARPNESS
HIGH
NORMAL LOW

SATURATION

HIGH
NORMAL LOW

CONTRAST

HIGH
NORMAL LOW
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
Saturation
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
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Contrast
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

Setup

See “The Setup Menu” on page 39 for more details on the setup menu options.
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Auto
640X480
320X240

VIDEO RESOLUTION

640 320
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Video Capture Menu

Video Resolution
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 anti­shake function.
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu
options.
3. Refer to the following sections for more detailed
information about each setting.
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 25 for more details on the setup menu options.

Color

See “Color” on page 26 for more details on the setup menu options.

Saturation

See “Saturation” on page 27 for more details on the setup menu options.

Contrast

See “Contrast” on page 27 for more details on the setup menu options.

Setup

See “The Setup Menu” on page 39 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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Photo & Video Playback

Playback Mode Display

Press the Down navigation button at Playback mode.
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No. Name Icon
1 Playback mode
2 Image resolution Photo mode:
Video mode: 640 (640x480), 320 (320x240)
3 Sharpness
4Protect
5 Color mode
6 Flash mode
7 Quantity 1/140, 2/30
Photo mode: Video mode: 00:00:00
(Time of the video clip.)
8 SD card / Internal memory
9 Histogram
10 File Name Photo mode: SANY0001.JPG
11 Date and Time 2008/08/01
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-
Video mode: SANY0001.AVI
00:00:00
play” on page 9 for detailed informa­tion.
17 ISO Speed
18 Contrast
Playback Mode Display
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20 AE Metering
21 Saturation
22 EV Compensation +2.0EV ~ -2.0EV
23 Shutter speed Approx. 1/2000 sec. ~ approx. 4
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25 Image quality
Aperture value
sec.(Automatic)
Wide: F2.9~F5.5/ Tele: F5.2~F10.0 (Automatic)

Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen

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.
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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.

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 Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos.
3. When reviewing a multi-burst image, it will be displayed from the 1st frame to
th
the 16
4. To stop the M-Burst slideshow, press the Left/Right navigation buttons and
skip to the previous/next image.
frame at 2 frames per second like a slideshow.
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Audio
Video
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Listening to Voice Memo

Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV

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.
To view images stored on the camer a on your TV, you must connect via the PC/A V port on the bottom of the camera. To connect your camera to a TV:
1. Turn on the camera and make sure that the camer a’s video out format is set to
the same as that of the TV. See “Video Out” on page 41 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 31.
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CANCEL
VOICE MEMO
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
DELETE
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
EXIT
DPOF
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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:
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.

Deleting Photos/Videos

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:
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• Cancel: Select to cancel the action and exit to the main menu.
• Voice Memo/This Video: Select to delete the voice/the video of the current image.
•This Image: Select to delete the current image.
•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. Use the Left/Right navigation 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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THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
EXIT

DPOF

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Number of copies
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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.
To s et DPO 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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Slideshow

START
INTERVAL
LOOP
EXIT
SLIDESHOW
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5 sec
OFF
10M10M
8 M
6 M
5 M
3 M

RESIZE

10M
10M
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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.
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• Exit: Select to exit to the main menu.
Resize
The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution.
To r esi ze a ph ot o:
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 to select the resize ratio you require: 8M, 6M, 5M, 3M, 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 (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/MMC card is locked, images cannot be resized
• VGA images cannot be resized
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Rotate

Protect

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.
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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MOVE

10M
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ALL IMAGES EXIT
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 the IMAGE STORAGE from the menu. Press the OK 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.
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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.

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.
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/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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SETUP
Press OK to enter
OK
Enter

LCD BRIGHTNESS

FILE NO.
RESET
CONTINUE

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:
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.
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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.

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.
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DIGITAL ZOOM

ON
OFF

QUICK VIEW

ON
OFF

CONTINUOUS AF

ON
OFF

CAMERA SOUND

LOWVOLUME
START-UP
SHUTTER
EXIT
2
3
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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 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.
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.
Camera Sound
The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level. You can also set the start­up and shutter sound when you turn on the camera and press the shutter button. Available options are as follows:
• Volume: Off, Low (default), Normal, 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
The Setup Menu
to the main menu.
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Auto LCD Off

AUTO POWER OFF

5 MIN
2 MIN

VIDEO OUT

NTSC
PAL

USB MODE

PTP
MSDC
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. 3 options are available:
• OFF (default)
• 30 SEC
•1 MIN
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)
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OFF
30 SEC
1 MIN
AUTO LCD OFF
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•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. 2 options are available:
• NTSC (default)
•PAL
USB Mode
The USB Mode setting allows you to select the transfer method between your camera and your PC. 2 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 44.
• 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 Setup Menu
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DATE STAMP

OFF
YYYY MM DD
MM DD YYYY
DD MM YYYY
DATE & TIME
2008 / 01 / 01 12 : 00
(Year)
Press OK when done

LANGUAGE

ENGLISH
DEUTSCH
FRAN
ç
AIS
ITALIANO
English
Date Stamp

Date and Time

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 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 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.
Language
The Language setting allows you to choose which language the OSD menu uses. Scroll down the list and select your language. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options.
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IMAGE STORAGE

AUTO
INTERNAL MEMORY

FORMAT

MEMORY CARD
INTERNAL MEMORY
EXIT

RESET

Reset to camera
default setting?
YES
EXIT
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 15 for more details). 2 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.
Format
The Format setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory or on the SD/MMC card. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 3 options are available:
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• 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. Press the OK button to enter selection function, select YES to proceed with the Reset or EXIT (default) to cancel.
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VOICE MEMO

ON
OFF

ABOUT

FW VERSION : 1.0000
MENU
Connecting fail!
English
Voice Memo
About
The Voice Memo setting allows you to record a voice memo when a photo is taken. Select ON to enable the V oice Memo function or OFF (default) to disable it.
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 41 for detailed information. If the USB mode is not set at PTP, an error message displays 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...
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Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to sele ct an

IMAGE STORAGE

AUTO
INTERNAL MEMORY
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option and press the OK button to confirm.
Image Storage
See “Image Storage” on page 43 for detailed information.
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PictBridge Print (PTP)
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THIS IMAGE

ALL IMAGES
EXIT
DPOF IMAGE
THIS IMAGE
1/1401/1401/140
2
Number of copies
DEFAULT SIZE
4" X 6"
LETTER
A4
PAPER SIZE
CONTINUE
CANCEL
Copies :
Prints :
Size :
3 3 Default
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This Image
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 and press the OK button to enter.
3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons again to select the paper size and press the OK button to enter.
• DEFAULT SIZE
•4” x 6”
•LETTER
•A4
4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to Continue or Cancel the action and press the OK button to enter.
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Index Print

INDEX PRINT
1/1401/1401/140
DEFAULT SIZE
LETTER
A4
INDEX PRINT
1/1401/1401/140
DEFAULT SIZE
LETTER
A4
CONTINUE
CANCEL
Copies :
Prints :
Size :
1
-­Default
Use this function to print all images in index format.
1. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the Paper size and press the OK button to enter.
• 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 and press the OK button to enter.

DPOF Image

See “DPOF” on page 34 for detailed information.
PictBridge Print (PTP)
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THIS IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

EXIT
DPOF
1/1401/1401/140
10M10M
88
Number of copies
DEFAULT SIZE
4" X 6"
LETTER
A4
PAPER SIZE
CONTINUE
CANCEL
Copies :
Prints :
Size :
3 3 Default
English
All Images
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 and press the OK button to enter.
3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the Paper size and press the OK button to enter.
• DEFAULT SIZE
•4” x 6”
•LETTER
•A4
4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Continue or Cancel this action and press the OK button to enter.
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Specifications

General Resolution / Image Type 10M Pixels / 1/2.3x” CCD
LCD 2.4”TFT, 113,000 Pixels
Dimensions 95(W)x59.5(H)x24.5(D)mm
Exterior Casing Plastic housing
+ Chromed plastic center frame
Optics Aperture Wide: F2.9 - F5.5
Tele: F5.2 - F10.0
Optical Zoom Up to 3x
Digital Zoom Up to 5x
Focal Length Wide(W): 32mm,
Tele(T): 96mm
Photo Graphic Range Normal: 0.6 m ~ infinity
Macro: 0.1m to 0.7m
Shutter Speed 4 ~ 1/2000 Sec.
Viewfinder None
Field of View 96% by LCD
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Camera Features Auto Power Off / Time Out Yes
ISO Equivalent Auto, ISO100/200/400/800/
1000/1600
External Memory Support SD/MMC card from
32MB to 16GB
Flash Modes Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye
Shooting Mode Auto, P-Mode, Video, Sport,
Landscape, Night Landscape, Portrait, Night Portrait, Museum, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Beach, Party, Foliage, Aquarium, Kids & Pets, Copy, Backlight
Tripod Mount 1/4” Standard
Macro Yes
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English
Image Resolution
Capture Features DPOF Version 1.1
Image File Formats Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.21)
Image Quality Mode Still Image:
3648x2736, 3264x2448 3072x2304, 2592x1944 2048x1536, 1024x768 640x480 Movie Mode: 640x480@30fps, 320x240@30fps
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 Vivid, Color, Black&White, Sepia
AE Metering Matrix, Spot, Average
Focus Multi-Zone
Center Selected area
Flash Range 2.5m@wide
Lens Thread None
Anti-Shake Yes, High ISO
Aperture Priority Yes
Shutter Priority Yes
Drive Mode Single Mode, Burst Mode, Multi-
Burst (VGA@16 shots)
Quick Delete Yes
Quick View Yes
Quick Review No
Self Timer 2 or 10 seconds
Playback Magnify Up to 6X (10 steps)
White Balance Auto, Sunny, Tungsten,
Fluorescent, Cloudy
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Video Video Out PAL, NTSC
Stream to SD/MMC Yes
Speaker Yes, Mono
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Movie File Format AVI
Movie Length Close to 80 min. Max. file size is
4G bytes.
Microphone Yes, Mono
Power Battery AA batteries x2 (Alkaline/NiMH/
Rechargeable)
Battery Life CIPA 150 images
Capability Camera Interface USB 2.0 high speed
Host Platform Windows XP/Vista
Standards Operating Temperature
Language English, German, French,
0°C ~ 40°C
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian, Turkish, Thai, Korean, Dutch
English
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English

Troubleshooting

Problem Action
Camera does not turn on • The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace
the battery.
• The battery is installed incorrectly. Re-insert the battery observing the correct polarity.
Camera turns off automatically
LCD turns off automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD, when AUTO
Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD then camera turns off
LCD screen displays ‘Card Requires Formatting’
Press the Power button again to turn on the camera.
LCD ON mode (30 SEC or 1 MIN) is achieved.
Battery is exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.
Memory card format not recognized. Re-format the memory card.
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
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. 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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