Sanyo VPC-S600 Instruction Manual

FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA)

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

operation.

Note:

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

Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.

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READ THIS FIRST

Trademark Information

 Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  SD™ is a trademark.  Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.  Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

Product Information

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

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

 The product and accessories that come with your digital 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, chargers, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise 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 digital camera.

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

Notice

If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Warnings

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

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

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

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

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

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

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 batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries 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 motorcycle.

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

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Cautions

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

Inserting the batteries with 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.

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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.

 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

Symbols used in this manual

You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the section “TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE”.

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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 end-of-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!

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

FCC Information

Te s t e d To C o mp l y With FCC Standards

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Model number: VPC-S600

Declaration of Conformity

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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Notes on Battery Usage

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

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

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

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

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

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

continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.

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

normal and not a malfunction.

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

prevent leakage or corrosion.

 Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.  Always keep the terminals in a clean state.  Never use manganese batteries.  Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION .....................................................................................................................................11

Package Contents .............................................................................................................................................. 12

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ..................................................................................................13

Front View ........................................................................................................................................................... 13

Rear View ........................................................................................................................................................... 14

LCD Monitor Information ..................................................................................................................................... 15

PREPARING THE CAMERA ..................................................................................................................18

Installing the Batteries ........................................................................................................................................ 18

Inserting and Removing an SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ...................................................... 19

Attaching the Camera Strap ............................................................................................................................... 20

LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators ............................................................................................................ 20

GETTING STARTED ..............................................................................................................................21

Turning the Power On/Off ................................................................................................................................... 21

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

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

Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory .............................................................................. 23

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

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

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

Mode Dial ............................................................................................................................................................ 26

Setting the Panorama Mode ............................................................................................................................... 27

Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................................................................................................................ 28

Using the Zoom Function .................................................................................................................................... 29

Using the Flash ................................................................................................................................................... 30

Setting Focus ...................................................................................................................................................... 31

CAPTURE MODE ...................................................................................................................................32

Burst ................................................................................................................................................................... 32

Auto Bracket ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

Self-Timer ........................................................................................................................................................... 34

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ...................................................................................................... 35

Setting White Balance ........................................................................................................................................ 36

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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS ........................................................................................................37

Viewing Images .................................................................................................................................................. 37

Magnifying Images .............................................................................................................................................. 38

Thumbnail Display .............................................................................................................................................. 39

Slideshow Display ............................................................................................................................................... 40

Resizing an Image .............................................................................................................................................. 41

MOVIE MODE .........................................................................................................................................42

Recording Movie Clips ........................................................................................................................................ 42

Playing Back Movie Clips ................................................................................................................................... 43

PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES .....................................................................................44

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV ..................................................................................................... 44

Deleting Images/Movie Clips .............................................................................................................................. 45

Protecting Images/Movie Clips ........................................................................................................................... 46

Setting the DPOF ................................................................................................................................................ 47

TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER .................................49

Connect the digital camera to your computer ..................................................................................................... 50

Download images or movie clips ........................................................................................................................ 51

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION .................................................................................................52

Installing Photo Explorer ..................................................................................................................................... 52

Installing Photo Express ..................................................................................................................................... 53

Installing Cool 360 .............................................................................................................................................. 54

MENU OPTIONS .....................................................................................................................................55

Camera Menu ..................................................................................................................................................... 55

Movie Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 59

Playback Menu ................................................................................................................................................... 60

Setup Menu ........................................................................................................................................................ 62

SPECIFICATIONS ..................................................................................................................................65

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE ...............................................................................................................67

POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES ..............................................................................68

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE-COMPATIBLE PRINTER ..............................................................69

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera! Equipped with a 6.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2816 x 2112 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

 6.0 Megapixels

A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 6.0 megapixels for high quality of images.

 Auto flash

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

 2.4” TFT color image LCD monitor  Optical zoom: 1x~3x  Digital zoom: 1.2x~4x  Approx. 16MB internal (built-in) memory

Images can be captured without using an SD/SDHC memory card.

 Support for SD/SDHC memory card for

memory expansion

You may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an additional SD/SDHC memory card.

 USB connection

Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable.

 DPOF functionality

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

 Provided editing software: Photo

Explorer/ Photo Express/ Cool 360

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

 PictBridge support

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

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Package Contents

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

Common Product Components:

 Digital Camera  User's Manual  User’s Quick Guide  Software CD-ROM  Camera Strap  Camera Pouch  USB Cable  Video Cable  Batteries

• Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1 2 3

1. Shutter release button

2. Mode dial

3. Power switch

4. Flash

5. Self-timer LED

6. PC / Video terminal

7. Lens

8. Microphone

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Rear View

3 4

5 6 7 8 9

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1. LED indicator

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

button

3. Playback button

4. Strap holder

5. Arrow button (Up) Self-timer button

6. Arrow button (Right) Focus

7. button

8. Arrow button (Down) Exposure compensation button

9. Delete button

10. Arrow button (Left) Flash button

11. MENU button

12. Battery/SD/SDHC card cover

13. Tripod socket

14. LCD monitor

LCD Monitor Information

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Camera Mode

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

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

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

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

5. Possible number of shots

6. Memory status

7. Battery

8. Recorded pixels

9. Image quality

: Built-in memory

(without card)

: SD/SDHC memory card

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

[ ] 2816 x 2112 [ ] 2304 x 1728 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 640 x 480

[] Fine [] Normal [ ] Economy

5321 4

14 13

10. White balance [] Auto [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten [] Fluorescent

11. ISO sensitivity [] Auto [] 64 [] 100 [] 200 [] 400

12. EV compensation

13.Focus area

14.Zoom bar

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7 8 9

11 12

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 Movie Mode

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1. Movie mode

2. Flash mode

3. Recordable movie time available

4. Memory status

5. Battery power indicator

6. Focus area

7. Zoom bar

00:00:49

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 Image Playback

1. Playback mode

2. Number of image

3. Memory status

4. Battery power indicator

5. Index number of total number

6. DPOF indicator

7. Protect indicator

8. Date

9. Time

10.Aperture

11.Shutter speed

12. EV compensation

13. ISO sensitivity

14. White balance

15. Image quality

16. Recorded pixels

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01/01/2006

01/01/2006 12:00

12:00

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4 5 6

7 8 9

 Movie Playback

12: 01

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1/7

100 -00 01

00: 00: 05

1. Playback mode

2. Movie mode

3. Number of movie

4. Memory status

5. Battery power indicator

6. Index number of total number

7. Elapsed time

8. Date

9. Time

10.Play/Pause indicator

31 2

100-0001

00:00:05

01/01/2006

01/01/2006 12:01

12:01

1/7

5 6 7

8 9

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PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

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

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.

2. Open the battery cover.

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

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

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

• Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline battery, camera performance may deteriorate. AA alkaline battery is not recommended except in emergencies and checking the camera's functionality.

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Inserting and Removing an SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD/SDHC (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

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

2. Open the SD/SDHC memory card cover.

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

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

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

• Be sure to format an SD/SDHC memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled “Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details.

• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to “LOCK”.

• To save, edit, or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.

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Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators

Indicators State Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is on.

LED indicator Blinking red and

green

LED indicator Blinking red and

green

Self-timer indicator Blinking blue The self-timer function is activated.

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USB transfer in progress

Charging the flash.

GETTING STARTED

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Turning the Power On/Off

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

Choosing the Screen Language

Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.

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

Power switch

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

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

button.

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

5. Press the button to confirm.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

Form at

Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

English

Select :

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lis

Setting the Date and Time

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

te & Time

m / d / y

12h

01 / 09 / 2007

00 : 00

Date & Time

Select :

Set :

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

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

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

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

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

For mat

Beeper

te & Tim

Date & Time

Langu

Language

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

English

Select :

lis

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

 To increase a value, press the four-way controller (S).  To decrease a value, press the four-way controller (T).  To select the time display in 12-hour or 24-hour format,

press the four-way controller.

5. Press the button after all fields are set.

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

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Date & Time

Set :

te & Tim

Date & Time

m/d/y

01 / 09 / 2007

00 : 00

12h

AMAMAM

Select :

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Select :

Foorrmmaatt

Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory

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

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

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

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

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

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

• An SD/SDHC memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

For mat

Beeper

Date & Time

te & Tim

Langu

Language

For mat

Yes

YYees

Select :

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

English

Select :

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lis

Using the LCD Monitor

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

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

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

3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter release button.

• The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction.

• To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter release button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, since your camera may decelerate the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display Æ Information Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off.

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Mode Dial

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

Mode Description

1. Program

Select this mode to permit the ISO, EV, and White Balance to be set manually.

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

3. Panorama Select this mode to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo.

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

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

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

7. Video Select this mode to record video clips.

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

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Setting the Panorama Mode

This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.

1. Rotate the mode dial to .

2. Shoot the first image.  The next image appears beside the previous image.

3. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the next image.

4. Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence.

5. Finish the sequence by pressing the MENU button or rotate to another mode after the last image has been recorded.

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Mode1

Mode2

Mode3

Select :

ISO

Quality

Ima

ge Size

. Balance

eturn n :

Ima

ge Size

Select :

Cancel :

2816 X 2112

2204 X 1728

1600 X 1200

640 X 480

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

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

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

2. Press the MENU button.

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

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

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

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

• The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured.

• You can resize the images later. Please refer to the section in this manual titled “Resizing an Image” for further detail.

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Mode1Mode1

Mode1 Mode2

Mode2 Mode3

ge Si

Image Size

Quality

. Balanc

W. Balance

ISO

etu

Return :

Image Size

2816 X 2112

2304 X 1728

2204 X 1728

1600 X 1200

640 X 480

Cancel :

ge Si

Mode3

Select :

Select :Cancel :

Using the Zoom Function

This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function, images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button. The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. When the digital zoom is within 3x magnification, the zoom bar is within the optical zoom range. When the digital zoom function is set to On, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the

button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x) and the zoom bar is within the digital zoom area. You can enlarge the subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is enlarged, the more pixelated the image will appear.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

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

camera on by pressing the power switch.

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

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

monitor.

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

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

Optical zoom range

Zoom bar

Digital zoom range

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Using the Flash

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

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

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

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

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

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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

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

Flash mode Description

Auto The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions.

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

natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions.

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

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

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

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Flash Mode

Auto

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Setting Focus

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Standard

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

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

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

3. Press the four-way controller (X/ ). The focus mode

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

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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

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

Focus mode Description

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

automatically determine the focus setting.When using Standard-focus setting, any object at a focus range of 40 cm (15.7") or greater can be in focus.

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

its widest position you may focus objects as close as 6 cm (2.4"). When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position (3x zoom) you may focus objects as close as 35 cm (13.8").

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

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

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CAPTURE MODE

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Burst

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

3. Press the four-way controller (S/ ) and use (S) to select [AEB]. You can also change the setting using the four-way controller (WX).

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

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

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

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Self-Timer

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

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

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

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

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

WX).

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5. Press the button to confirm the setting.

6. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.  The self-timer function is activated.

Self-timer mode Description

Self-timer

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

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

2 sec.

The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode is useful for preventing camera shake.

10 sec.

10+2 sec.

The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode is suitable for the shots in which the photographer has to be included.

The first image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, and then the second image is captured 2 seconds later. This mode is convenient when capturing group images in succession. Flash does not fire in this mode.

• After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.

• If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.

S/ ) or press the shutter release

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

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You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.

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

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

3. Press the four-way controller (T/ ) and use WX to set the range of EV compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.

4. Press the button to confirm the setting.

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Setting White Balance

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

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Viewing Images

You can display the still images one by one.

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

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

screen.

 Basic information is shown by indicators on the LCD

monitor screen. To see full information display, press the

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

button.

images.

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

• For protected images/movie clips, mark will be displayed. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Protecting Images/Movie Clips” for further details.

• For images selected for printing with DPOF setting, mark will be displayed. (Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the DPOF” for further details.)

• If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the SD/SDHC memory card, [No image] message will appear on the LCD monitor screen.

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

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Magnifying Images

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

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

screen.

 To view the previous image, press the four-way controller

(W).

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

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

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

screen.

3. To view different portions of the images, press the four-way controller (STWX) to adjust the display area.

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

4.0X).

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1.5X

Thumbnail Display

1 2 3

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7 8 9

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

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

screen.

2. Press the button once.

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

displayed.

 For protected images/movie clips, mark will be

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

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

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

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Slideshow Display

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

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

screen.

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

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

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

movie is not played back.

 To stop slideshow, press the button.

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

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You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2304 x 1728 pixel, 1600 x 1200 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel.

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

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

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

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

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

• You can only choose a smaller size image; you cannot increase the resolution of an image.

• Movie cannot be resized.

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MOVIE MODE

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Recording Movie Clips

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

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

2. Press the shutter release button to start recording.

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

• The optical zoom function (3X) can be activated before you start recording the movie clips

• The digital zoom function can be activated before and during the recording.

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• Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Each time you press the button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display Æ No Icons Æ LCD Off.

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Playing Back Movie Clips

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

1. Press the button.

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

until the movie clip you want to play back is displayed.  To view the previous image, press the four-way controller

(W).

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

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

again.

• The index number, date and time indicators displayed on the LCD monitor screen will disappear after a few seconds.

• The zoom function cannot be activated when playing back movie clips.

• To playback the movie clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 or later (WMP 9.0 or later). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com

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PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES

Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV

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

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

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

3. Turn the TV and digital camera on.

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

images and movie clips on the digital camera.

• The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a computer.

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PC/Video terminal

Deleting Images/Movie Clips

Delete

Select :

Cancel :

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Delete

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

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

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

monitor screen.

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

4. Press the button to delete.

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

6. When the delete message appears, use the four-way controller (ST) to select [Yes], then press the button to confirm the deletion.  If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [No].

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• Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function.

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Protecting Images/Movie Clips

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Lock

Unlock

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

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

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

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

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

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

 [Protect One]: Protect one image/movie.  [Protect All]: Protect all images/movies.

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

button to confirm.

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

indicator appears on the selected image.

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

select [Unlock].

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Setting the DPOF

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

To configure print settings for a single image / all images.

1. Press the button, then use the four-way controller (WX) to select the desired image you want to print.

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2. Press the MENU button. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select [DPOF], then press the button.

3. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select by your preference, then press the button. [One Image]: To configure print settings for a single image. [All Images]: To configure print settings for all images. [Reset All]: Resets all DPOF settings.

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4. Use the four-way controller (ST) to select by your preference, then press the button. [Quantity]: Allows you to select image quantity (0~10). Use the four-way

controller (WX) to set the image quantity.

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

Select [With] or [Without] with the four-way controller (WX).

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

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

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

• Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card first.

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• You cannot print movies.

• Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab., the date may not be

print icon will appear on the LCD monitor screen indicating images selected for printing.

imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF settings are made.

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TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

System Requirements (Windows)

 Pentium III 600 MHz or higher  Windows 2000/XP/Vista  64MB RAM  128MB hard disk space  CD-ROM drive  Available USB port

System Requirements (Macintosh)

 PowerPC G3/G4  OS 9.0 or later  64MB RAM  128MB hard disk space  CD-ROM drive  Available USB port

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Connect the digital camera to your computer

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

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

select [USB Mode].

3. Press the button.

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

5. Turn off your camera.

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

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

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

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PC/Video terminal

Download images or movie clips

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

 Windows

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

 Macintosh

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

• Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).

• Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer.

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing Photo Explorer

Ulead

Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute

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

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

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Photo Explorer 8.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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

• For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in “Administrator” mode.

• Photo Explorer is not supported on Mac.

• Photo Explorer is not supported on Windows Vista.

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Installing Photo Express

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

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

2. When the welcome screen appears,click “Photo Express 5.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

• For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to its online help.

• For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an Administrator account.

• Photo Express is not supported on Mac.

• Photo Express is not supported on Windows Vista.

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Installing Cool 360

Ulead® COOL 360™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform a series of photos into 360° or wide-angle panoramic scenes for an immersive viewing experience. COOL 360’s intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas fast while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results. Share finished panoramas via email, create Web pages or insert them into documents and presentations.

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

2. When the welcome screen appears, click “Cool 360”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

• For more information about the operation of Cool 360 application software, refer to its respective help documentation.

• For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Cool 360 in “Administrator” mode.

• Cool 360 is not supported on Mac.

• Cool 360 is not supported on Windows Vista.

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

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Mode3

Mode1

Mode1 Mode2

Mode2 Mode3

Metering

Digital Zoom

Qui

etu

Return :

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

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

[Mode3] menu.  In Mode, press the MENU button to access the [Auto] menu directly.

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

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

Item Functional Description

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

"Setting Image Resolution and Quality" for further details.

2816x2112 2304x1728 1600x1200 640x480

pnes

Mode3

Mode3Mode2

Medium

tio

Medium

Off

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Item Functional Description

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

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

Item Functional Description

Image Size Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for

this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" for further details.

Fine Normal Economy

further details.

Quality Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for

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

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further details.

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

Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent

Item Functional Description

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

 Mode2 settings

Item Functional Description

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

Digital Zoom

increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. Auto / 64 / 100 / 200 / 400

determine the exposure.

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

This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Using the Zoom Function” for further details.

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

taken the shot.

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 Mode3 settings

Item Functional Description

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

Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness.

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

Date Imprint

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Full Color Black & White Sepia

High Medium Low

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

High Medium Low

The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. The date appears on the right bottom of the captured picture. When images are shot with date imprint feature, the date cannot be removed later.

Movie Menu

Select :

ideo

eturn n :

Digital Zoom

Color

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

ide

Video

Color

Digital Zoom

etu

Return :

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

2. Press the MENU button.

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

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

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

Item Functional Description

Color

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

OnDigital Zoom

Select :

Digital Zoom

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

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Playback Menu

Select :

eturn n :

Playback2

Playback1

DPOF

otect

Slide Show

Select :

eturn n :

Playback2

Playback1

Copy y T

o Card

Quality Change

esize

In the menu, set the settings used for playback.

Playba

Playback1

Slide Sh

Slide Show

Protect

DPOF

etu

Return :

otec

Playba

Playback2

Select :

o Ca

Playba

Select :

Playba

Playback1 Playback2

esi

Resize

Quality Change

Copy To Card

etu

Return :

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

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

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

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

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

 Playback1

Item Functional Description

Slide Show

You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details. 3 Sec. / 5 Sec. / 10 Sec.

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Item Functional Description

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

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Protecting Images/Movie Clips” for further details.

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

 Playback2

Item Functional Description

Resize

Quality Change

Copy to Card

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

Changes the size of a recorded image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to a smaller size is available. Refer to the section in this manual titled

2304x1728 1600x1200 640x480

Changes the quality (compression rate) of a recorded image. Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to a lower quality level is available.

Normal Economy

Allows you to copy your files from the digital camera’s internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. You can only do this if you have an SD/SDHC memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

“Resizing an Image”

for further details

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Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Language

te & Time

Beeper

Format

Select :

Eng

lish

m/d/y

Louder

Select :

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

uto Shut Down

CD Brightness

USB Mode

3 Min.

NTSC

Select :

Set-up1

Set-up2

Set-up3

Ver

sion

Set T

o Def

ault

eset Number

Setup Menu

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

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

eset Numbe

Reset Number

Set To Default

Set

o De

Version

sio

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

Form at

Beeper

Date & Time

te & Tim

Langu

Language

Set-up3

Louder

m/d/y

English

Select :

lis

Set-up1

Set-up1 Set-up2

Set-up2 Set-up3

USB Mode

CD Brightnes

LCD Brightness

uto Shut D

Auto Shut Down

Set-up3

NTSC

3 Min.

Select :

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

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

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

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

 Set-up1 settings

Item Functional Description

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

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

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

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press a camera button. Louder / Soft / Off

aul

Set-up3

Set-up3Set-up2

Select :

Item Functional Description

Date & Time

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

 Set-up2 settings

Item Functional Description

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

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

LCD Brightness

This sets the date and the time. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. d/m/y m/d/y y/m/d

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Choosing the Screen Language” for further details.

PC / PictBridge

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

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

Auto Shut Down

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

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 Set-up3 settings

Item Functional Description

Reset Number.

Set to Default

Version This displays the current firmware version of the camera.

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Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number

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

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

SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Image Sensor CCD

Effective pixels 6.0 Mega pixels

Image size Still image: 2816x 2112, 2304 x 1728, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480

Image quality Still image: Fine / Normal / Economy

Recording media Approx. 16MB internal memory

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

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

Focus range Normal :40cm (15.7") ~ infinity

Flash effective range

LCD monitor 2.4" color TFT-LCD

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

Exposure compensation

Movie clip: 320 x 240

Movie image: QVGA

SD/SDHC memory card (Optional, up to 4 GB)

Focal length: 5.5mm~16.5mm (equivalent to 34~102mm)

Macro : Wide: 6cm (2.4") ~ infinity Tele: 35cm (13.8") ~ infinity

Wide: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx.3.0 m Tele: Approx. 0.6 m - Approx. 2.1 m

Approx. 112K pixels display

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

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Item Description

White balance Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent

ISO Auto, 64, 100, 200, 400

Interface PC/Video terminal

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

Dimension Approx. 87 x 60 x 25 mm

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

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

may vary according to operating conditions.

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Symptom Possible causes Solutions / Corrective Actions

Power does not turn on.

Camera suddenly powers down.

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

Flash does not fire.

Continuous shooting is not possible.

Cannot transfer files over a USB connection.

* The battery has run out. * The battery is not oriented correctly. * The battery cover is not closed

properly.

* The function of [Auto Shut

Down] in the mode has been activated.

* The battery has run out.

* The camera is in the or

mode.

* Memory is full.

* Flash off is selected in flash

mode.

* 10+2 sec. Self-timer is selected

in self-timer mode.

* The [Capture Mode] is set to

[Burst] or [AEB].

* The camera is in the (video)

mode.

* The capacity of the built-in

memory or SD/SDHC memory card is full.

* USB cable is not connected

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

* Load new or fully charged battery. * Load the battery in the correct direction. * Close the battery cover correctly.

* Turn the power back on and set the option of [Auto Shut

Down] to [Off].

* Load new or fully charged battery.

* Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or

Transfer the desired files to your computer and then delete

unnecessary files, or use a different memory card.

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

* Insert SD/SDHC memory card with available space or

delete unwanted images.

* Check all connections. * Install the USB driver on your computer. * Turn on the camera.

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POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES

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

SD/SDHC Memory Card

Resolution Quality

2816 x 2112 Fine 5 27 56 114 230 461 923 1848

2304 x 1728 Fine 8 41 83 168 337 676 1354 2710

1600 x 1200 Fine 17 80 162 327 658 1318 2638 5281

640 x 480 Fine 89 409 827 1662 3335 6679 13369 26757

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

shooting conditions and settings.

 Approximate Duration of Recording Time

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

Image size

320 x 240 00:00:18 00:01:23 00:02:49 00:05:40 00:11:22 00:22:47 00:45:36 01:31:17

 The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.  The frame rate is 30 fps (frames per second).

Normal 6 30 62 125 253 507 1015 2033 Economy 8 39 80 162 326 654 1310 2623

Normal 9 46 94 189 380 762 1527 3057 Economy

Normal 19 92 187 376 756 1515 3032 6069 Economy

Normal 103 471 952 1914 3841 7692 15395 30811 Economy

Internal Memory

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Internal Memory

13 61 125 252 506 1014 2031 4066

24 112 228 459 921 1845 3694 7394

113 519 1048 2106 4225 8461 16935 33892

SD/SDHC Memory Card

64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB 1GB 2GB 4GB (SDHC)

128MB256MB512

1GB 2 GB 4 GB (SDHC)

Printing Mode Select

OK :

Print All

Print W

ith DPOF

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE-COMPATIBLE PRINTER

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

Connecting the camera to the printer

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

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

select [USB Mode]. Press the button.

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

4. Connect your camera and the printer via a supplied USB cable.  The message “One moment” will appear on the LCD monitor screen.

Printing images

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

 In [Print] Mode: Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge.

Step Figure Procedure

Printing Mode Select

Print All

Print With DPOF

ith DPO

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

button.

OK :

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100-0 008

Witith

ith

Print Info

Select :

Cancel :

Quantity

Date

File Name

100-0 008

Standarrdd

Print Papeper

OK :

Cancel :

Size

Bordeder

less

otal 3

Step Figure Procedure

100-0008

Print :Select :

Set :Cancel :

Print In

Print Info

Quantity

Date

File Name

Cancel :

With

Select :

Select :Cancel :

100-0008

Print :Select :

Set :Cancel :

Print Paper

Standa

Standard

Size

Standard

Borderless

Standa

les

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Cancel :

otal

Total 3

OK :

OK :Cancel :

Use the four-way controller (WX) to select the image you want to print, then press the four-way controller (T) to set more detailed settings.

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

button.

[Quantity]: Specifies the number of prints. You can select the number up to

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

After Print Setting is set, the print icon is marked on the displayed image. You can still use the four-way controller (WX) to change the image by your preference, then press the button to print.

Use the four-way controller (ST) to access the paper selection setting, then press the button to confirm. [Size]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being

used.

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

being used.

Cancel :

1/ 3

an s fe r

ri n g

OK :

Continue

Cancel

Printing Mode Select

OK :

Print All

Print W

ith DPOF

Step Figure Procedure

This starts printing and displays the message “Transferring” on the LCD monitor screen.The message will disappear after the printing is finished. Then

ans

Transferring

1/3

Continue

Cancel

the screen returns to [Printing Mode Select].

rin

 To cancel printing:

Cancel :

Pressing the button during print data transfer displays the screen for selecting whether to [Continue] or [Cancel] printing.

OK :

 In [Print All] Mode: Lets you print all images with PictBridge.

Step Figure Procedure

Printing Mode Select

Print All

ith DPO

Print With DPOF

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

OK :

To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode.

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 In [Print With DPOF] Mode: This function only lets you print the specified image based on the

Printing Mode Select

OK :

Print All

Print W

ith DPOF

previous DPOF settings.

Step Figure Procedure

Printing Mode Select

Print All

Print With DPOF

ith DPO

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

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

OK :

To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode.

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Sanyo VPC-S600 Instruction Manual

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

INTRODUCTION

Package Contents

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

Rear View

LCD Monitor Information

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

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

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

5. Possible number of shots

6. Memory status

7. Battery

8. Recorded pixels

9. Image quality

10. White balance [] Auto [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten [] Fluorescent

11. ISO sensitivity [] Auto [] 64 [] 100 [] 200 [] 400

12. EV compensation

13.Focus area

14.Zoom bar

2. Flash mode

3. Recordable movie time available

4. Memory status

5. Battery power indicator

6. Focus area

7. Zoom bar

2. Number of image

3. Memory status

4. Battery power indicator

5. Index number of total number

6. DPOF indicator

7. Protect indicator

8. Date

9. Time

10.Aperture

11.Shutter speed

12. EV compensation

13. ISO sensitivity

14. White balance

15. Image quality

16. Recorded pixels

2. Movie mode

3. Number of movie

4. Memory status

5. Battery power indicator

6. Index number of total number

7. Elapsed time

8. Date

9. Time

10.Play/Pause indicator

PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

2. Open the battery cover.

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

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

Inserting and Removing an SD/SDHC Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

2. Open the SD/SDHC memory card cover.

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

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

Attaching the Camera Strap

LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators

GETTING STARTED

Turning the Power On/Off

Choosing the Screen Language

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

5. Press the button to confirm.

Setting the Date and Time

2. [Set-up1] is displayed.

5. Press the button after all fields are set.

Formatting an SD/SDHC Memory Card or Internal Memory

Using the LCD Monitor

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

3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter release button.

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images

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