Technika SH340T User Manual

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SH340T

3.1 MP Digital Camera

User Guide

SH340T DIGITAL CAMERA - CONTENTS

USER INFORMATION Page 1

UNPACKING AND PREPARATION Page 2

CAMERA- LAYOUT Page 3

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAMERA-MAIN MENU Page 4

MODES AND MENUS Page 5

USING THE CAMERA Page 6

TAKING A PICTURE Page 7

FLASH AND MACRO Page 7

ZOOM Page 8

ALTERING THE SCREEN DISPLAY Page 9

UNDERSTANDING THE PICTURE MENU Page 10

SETTING UP YOUR PICTURE MENU Page 11

USING YOUR CAMERA AS A VIDEO RECORDER Page 13

THE VIDEO CAMERA MENU Page 14

MAKING AN AUDIO RECORDING Page 15

VIEWING PICTURES AND VIDEOS Page 16

VIEWING PICTURES Page 17

VIDEO PLAYBACK SCREEN Page 18

VIDEO PLAYBACK Page 19

OPTIMISING DELETING & PROTECTING FILES-1 Page 20

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV Page 22

PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS Page 23

ORGANISING AUDIO RECORDINGS Page 24

SETTING UP THE CAMERA Page 25

INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE Page 29

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM CAMERA TO PC Page 30

INSTALLING THE CAMERA AS A WEBCAM Page 31

USING THE CAMERA AS A WEBCAM IN WIN XP Page 32

INSTALLING & USING PHOTO EXPLORER 8 Page 33

TROUBLESHOOTING Page 35

WARRANTY Page 38

SPECIFICATIONS Page 39

3.1 Mega pixel CMOS sensor

5.0 Mega pixels: (2560 x 1920) (Hardware Interpolation)

3.1 Mega pixels: (2048x1536)

2.0 Mega pixels: (1600 x 1200) F/2.8 f=8.5mm

0.5m. ~ Infinity 11cm ~ 18cm 4x Built-in (Auto/force/off)

1.5" real colour LTPS TFT Auto/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent 18-20fps@QVGA & 8-10fps@VGA 16MB Flash memory

5.0M: (2560 x 1920) -- 11 Pictures

3.1M: (2048 x 1536) -- 17 Pictures SD card: supports up to 2GB Picture: JPEG, Video: AVI, Voice: WAV 10 /15/20 seconds USB 1.1 NTSC/PAL 2xAAA alkaline batteries

Sensor Image resolution

Lens Focus range Macro mode Digital zoom Flash strobe LCD display White balance Video mode Internal memory Internal memory capacity (approx)

External memory card File format Self timer PC interface TV-out Power source

SPECIFICATIONS

If you get a warning

This may be due to a conflict with another camera or capture device. If this is the case you should uninstall the software you have just loaded and also any other camera software that may be on your PC.

Uninstalling old drivers and devices

The most common problem occurring during installation is the presence of a driver for a similar, old device. The best solution is remove all the drivers related to the old devices before installing the new driver. Make sure you delete programs and drivers relating to old, unused and similar devices and nothing else.

1. Enter Windows ‘Safe Mode’ (press F8 when starting Windows and then select ‘Safe Mode’ from the menu which will be displayed).

2. Click on ‘Start – Settings – Control Panel’ and double-click on ‘Add/Remove Programs’ icon.

3. Find all the programs for similar, old devices and remove these by clicking on the ‘Add/Remove’ button. In

‘Safe Mode’, it is possible for some programs to appear twice - remove all programs which appear twice.

4. Remove the camera driver for this camera.

Restart the computer.

Now re-install the camera driver following the instructions in the previous pages.

message: “Capture device was not detected” when trying to open the PC cam.

WARRANTY AND DISPOSAL

If you are in any doubt about carrying out this procedure, consult a competent computer technician!

Your camera is covered by a warranty for 12 months from the date of purchase. If a fault develops during this period, please contact the TESCO electrical help line on 0845 456 6767. Please have your original purchase receiptwith you whenyou call.This warranty in noway affectsyour consumer rights.

Producedafter13th August2005.

Waste electrical products should not be disposed ofwith householdwaste. Please recycle where facilities exist. Check with your Local Authority or retailer for recycling advice.

IMPORTANTUSER INFORMATION

Before Using YourCamera

Please read the following notes before operating your camera:

Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations:

• Thiscamera isa precisionelectronic device. Treatit withcare

• Do notattempt to servicethis camera.Opening or removingcovers mayexpose you todangerous voltagepoints or other risksand youwill invalidate thewarranty.

• Donot exposethis camerato direct sunlightto avoidrisk of fire.

• Anyloss ordamage causedby the malfunctionof thisproduct is thesole responsibilityof theuser .

• Before takingpictures with thiscamera of anyimportant occasion testthe camera beforehandensure that itis fully functioning, thatthe batteriesare charged andthat thereis sufficient spaceon theSD card.

• Damp and dusty places. Sealed vehicles, places exposed to direct sunlightor high temperatures. Places subjectto severe vibration or physical shocks. Locations fullof smoke,fumes, dust orsteam. Outdoorsin rainor snow.

• Toensure thecamera photographsnormally, donot drop, shakeor hitthe camera whentaking pictures.

• Donot openthe batterycover when thepower ison.

• If water has entered the camera,immediately turn the power OFF andremove the batteries. Takethe camera to your dealerfor examinationand repairbefore usingit again.

Good Practice

• Ifthe lens,LCD monitoror viewfinder surfaceis dirty,use a lensbrush oroptical clothto wipethe surfaceclean.

• Do touchthelenswith yourfingers.

• Do useanysharpobject toavoid scratchingthelens,LCD monitoror viewfindersurface.

• Cleanthe bodyonly witha soft cloth.Do notuse detergents, solventsor abrasivecleaners onthe camera.

• Alwaystransport andstore thecamera in thesupplied pouch.

NOT NOT

UNPACKING

The packaging contains:

• The camera, carrying pouch, wrist strap, USB cable, A/V playback cable, 2xAAA batteries, software CD

• If any item is damaged or missing please contact your nearest Tesco store for a replacement. Please have your receipt ready when you call.

PREPARING THE CAMERA FOR USE

You will need 2 AAA batteries. These can be Alkaline or rechargeable. Do not mix battery types. If you use alkaline cells, make sure that they are the same type and rating. Replace batteries in sets. Do not mix new and used batteries You will also need a standard SD card. The internal memory is small and will hold only a very few pictures. The camera will support SD cards up to 2GB. Slide the battery cover back and it will spring open. Insert the batteries with the polarities as shown. Close the cover Insert the SD Card with the connectors facing upwards as shown. Push it in until it latches in place. Never touch the connecting terminals of the card. (To remove the card press it in and the internal catch will release the card).

CAUTION

Handle batteries safely. Do not short circuit batteries with any metal objects. Dispose of used batteries safely in accordance with relevant recycling provisions. Do not throw used batteries in water a fire or in the general rubbish.

LOADING THE CAMERA DRIVER (See Page 29 for full details)

Windows ME/2000/XP:

Windows 98 SE:

If you do not wish to use the webcam facility you need not install the camera driver. The

PC will recognise the camera as a USB drive on connection allowing you to upload and view your pictures.

Installation of the driver is necessary to upload to a PC and view your files. Refer to Page 29.

TROUBLESHOOTING

If your camera does not work as expected please run through this checklist before you contact Tesco.

Camera will not turn on

1. Batteries are not properly installed- remove and reinstall the batteries.

2. Insufficient battery voltage - Do not use old batteries or batteries with mixed battery life. Do not use low voltage or low capacity rechargeable batteries

Flash will not fire

1. Flash set to OFF -Set the flash to Auto or On.

2. Flash has not been fully charged The flash takes a few seconds to charge -the Operation LED blinks. The Flas

light is fully charged when the Operation LED turns off.

3. Battery level low - the voltage is too low for the flash to work. Insert new batteries.

Image is blurred or out of focus

1. Subject is out of focal range. Ensure that there is at least 1.5m (5ft ) between the camera lens and subject.

2. The camera moved- Hold the camera steady while taking the picture.

The PC does not recognize the Camera.

In Windows 98SE, the camera driver has to be installed before downloading.

Subject in recorded image is too dark

Insufficient light for shooting Set the flash ON, or adjust the exposure value to a positive (+) setting.

Flickering on LCD screen or recorded image

Incorrect frequency setting. Check the anti-flicker frequency ( 50Hz or 60Hz ) under fluorescent light.

Flash card does not display images recorded.

The flash card is faulty or improperly formatted. Re-format the SD card and if necessary, replace it.

The SD card is locked. Move the switch at the side of the card to unlock it.

SAVINGYOUR VIDEO

3. STOP

4. Save As

Pressthe icon tocapture thevideo. A control panel will now open. Press the appropriate icons to play, fast forward and rewind themovie. You canaslso edit themovie by determiningthe start and stop positions. The manual on the software disc has full instructions for editing and manipulatingyour images.

Click the icon to give the completed videoa title andsave it toa folderon the PChard drive.

5. CloseClick to exitthe menu. Now unplugthe camerafrom the PC

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CAMERA LAYOUT

1 Lens 2 Wrist Strap Hook 3 SHUTTER button 4 ON-OFF button 5 TIMER light 6 Flash Light 7 Battery door 8 SD card slot 9 Tripod connector 10 AV Socket 11 USB socket 12 MACRO switch 13 BUSY light 14 LCD Screen 15 Microphone 16 MENU button 17 MODE button 18 LEFT/DISPLAY ON-OFF button 19 UP/ZOOM IN 20 RIGHT/ FLASH ON-OFF 21

OK button 22 DOWN/ZOOM OUT 23 PLAY button 24 DELETE button

UNDERSTANDING YOUR CAMERA - MODES AND MENUS

Switch the camera on by pressing the button.ON-OFF Wait for the welcome screen to load. Press the button. The MODE SCREEN will displayMODE Navigate to the icon you want by pressing . Press to confirm.OK

The MODE screen allows you to choose an action CAPTURE MODE allows you to capture an event. You can take a snapshot, record a video, make an audio recording.

Pressing the button when you are in a capture mode will take you into a menu related to that mode.MENU This menu allows you to to set the camera up to make the perfect picture, video or sound recording. The modes allow you to organise, view , replay pictures and recordings.REPLAY The mode allows you to set global settings for the camera, such as the date and time, TV system, etc.SETTINGS

Audio Replay

Camera Settings

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MOVE UP

MOVE DOWN

MOVE

LEFT

MOVE RIGHT

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MODEMENU

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Snapshot Audio RecorderVideo Cam

CAPTURE MODE

MODE SCREEN

Installing andUsing UleadPhoto Explorer 8;

Photo Explorer 8 SE BASIC enables you to access, archive and catalogue all the images on your PC . It also has inbuil

Webcam Capture software that turns your camera into a digital video recorder with audio support.

Make sure the camera is not connected to the PC

• Launch the CD. Click on the Photo Explorer icon. Follow the prompts and install the software.

• Connect your camera to the PC.

• Launch Photo Explorer 1 Click the " " icon.Capture Video

The Video Capture screen will open.

You will now see a video stream in the capture window.

2. Click the toRed Record button begin the video capture.

The capture will start and the progress bar will begin to travel across the window. You will also see the time elapsed of your video movie.

Note: The Setup menu allows you to change the video resolution and the frame rate to give the ideal blend of quality and file size. Refer to the program help menu and the instruction manual on the software disc for advice.

USING THE CAMERA AS A WEBCAM IN WINDOWS XP

Using the camera as a Webcam in Windows XP

1. Connect your camera to the computer.

2. My ComputerNavigate to

3. STK014Click on the icon.

The video will now stream.

Camera Tasks

Take a new picture: Click on this to capture a picture. The picture appears at the bottom of the screen as a thumbnail. You can now save the picture to your hard drive. Delete all pictures on camera: Click this option to delete the captured video images. This operation will deletenot any pictures actually stored in the camera memory. When you have finished: Unplug the camera from the PC.

Memory SD Card Inserted

Snapshot Mode

Flash Mode

Flash Off

Flash On

Flash Auto

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Battery capacity

Full

Empty

Image Size (2MP,3MP,5MP)

Number of pictures left.

Depends on SD card and Image Size

If you do not see this icon and a card is inserted, you should format the card.

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Macro Mode (if selected)

Burst Snapshot (if selected) Timed Snapshot (if selected)

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USING THE CAMERA

Switching On andOff

TAKINGA PICTURE-BASIC

• Press the button until the welcome screen appears.

• Whenthe camerais on,press the button Thecamera willthenshut off.

• When thecamera ispowered bythe battery, after afew seconds ofinactivity thecamera willshut off. Thistime canbe set upin theMenu.

• Switchthe cameraon. Thecamera goes to The screenis overlaidwith icons

ON/OFF

Auto ShutOff:

When thecamera isconnected to aPC, Auto ShutOff will notoperate.

Snapshot mode.

When you switch the camera on the camera will

always comeon insnapshot mode soyou canjust switch on,take apicture and switchoff.

(The black icons indicate the default operating mode. Icons described in grey are optional features. They will only appear onthe screen whenyou specificallyselect themodes from thepicture menu. Whenyou switchthe cameraoff the camera willrevert tothe default mode

To take a picture:

• Line up the shot by looking at the image on screen.

• Keep the camera steady

• Press the shutter button gently The camera will beep, momentarily go blank and begin to process the image. The picture you have just taken appears on the screen. Let the camera to process the picture before lining up the next shot. When the screen clears you can take another picture. The indicator on the screen will decrease by one.‘pictures remaining'

Using Flash

• Press the FLASH key to select FLASH off/on/auto. The indicator appears on the screen During this period the monitor screen will turn off and the"busy"light blinks.

When the light stops blinking and the screen turns on again, charging is done.

• You are now able to take a flash photograph.

When the shutter is pressed :

The function will always fire the flash.FLASH ON The function will fire automatically as conditions require.FLASH AUTO

NOTES:

Flash Mode

Flash Off

Flash On

Flash Auto

Wait for the light to go steady before using the camera or switching off!

BUSY

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READY

BUSY

READY

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Because the flash needs to be charged, the rate at which you take successive pictures is reduced. Battery life is reduced when using flash photographs. If you are taking a photo of a distant object by night the flash has no effect. When taking a shot of a very close object, the flash may "bounce" off the image and the picture may be affected.

INSTALLING THE CAMERA AS A WEBCAM

Navigate to the page of the Setup MenuUSB Connection Ensure that the camera is set to PC Cam!

• Connect the Camera to the PC via the supplied USB cord. The camera driver will now be installed to the camera. There may be a short delay. You will now see the download screen.

Downloading Files

All the files are visible in the window. Jpeg files are pictures. View them with

standard image software.

Avi files are Video files Wav files are audio recordings

These file types can be played in current versions of Windows Media Player. Click on the files you want to save Select a folder to save the files in Tip: If you select the desktop the utility will create a folder for you

Click on Download

The utility will create and date the folder

USB Connection

PAL

PC Cam

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TRANSFERRING FILES FROM CAMERA TO PC

Set the Camera USB connection to Mass Storage!

• Plug the camera into the PC

• Navigate to My Computer The camera appears as a removable hard drive.

• Click the Icon to open the driveRemovable Disc

• Click on the folder DCIM.

•

PEG files may be opened with a variety of programs.

The included software programs can be used to view and manipulate your images.

WMA and AVI files Windows Media Playermay be played in

Unplugging the Camera from the PC

Click the Icon in the taskbar"Safely Remove Hardware"

Wait for the message ' 'safe to remove hardware You may now unplug the camera.

Click on the folder "100CRECSI".

You can now access the contents of the hard drive.

Mass Storage

100CRECSI

TakingaClose Up Picture

The mode enables you to take close-up pictures with reduced blurring.MACRO

• Line up an object about 100mm from the camera. The fine detail is blurred.

• Slide the MACRO switch up to the

position. The macro icon will appear on the screen beside the Camera icon. Fine detail in the subject now comes up clearly.

• Keep the camera very steady. In Macro mode this is essential.

• Press the shutter button gently.

The camera processes the image and the picture you have taken appears on the screen.

After a while the screen clears and you may now take another picture. The ‘pictures remaining' indicator on the monitor screen will decrease by one.

• Allow the camera to process the picture before lining up the next shot

• Always set the MACRO switch to OFF when you have finished. Macro mode is especially useful for taking close up shots of flowers, insects and so on.

Screen Indications

Low Light: In daylight the camera flash should be set to OFF as this speeds up processing and extends battery life. In low light a warning sign appears on the screen. This is a prompt for you to set the flash to ON or AUTO. If the indicator appears in daylight, re-site the camera so that the indicator is off. If you take pictures without flash when the warning sign is on the picture may be very dark and underexposed.

No image on screen: The camera features automatic focus. If the screen is blank this indicates that a usable picture cannot be taken. The screen will also blank when processing an image. It will also blank out briefly when the camera is moved because the image sensor needs to adjust to the changed conditions.

Screen Illegible: In very bright sunlight you will not see the screen clearly. Shade the screen wherever possible.

MACRO mode switch

OFF

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The Zoom Function

The camera has a feature.Digital Zoom Digital Zoom may be used on single snapshots and timer snapshots.

It may also be used in Camcorder Mode

Using Zoom with single shots

• Line up the camera on the subject

• Press the buttons to increase or decrease the zoom. The current zoom level appears on the screen.

• Press the shutter to take the picture

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The minimum zoom level is 1.0. The maximum Zoom is 4.0.

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What is DigitalZoom?

When using digitalzoom, thecamera enlargesthe area atthe centreof the frameand discards the outside edges.The image looks closer becauseit has been enlarged, howeverthe image quality isalso reduced. In effect thepicture has been expandedand cropped. If youare unsureabout usingimage processingsoftware, digitalzoom offersyou agood methodof liningup a specific image. If youare likely to usehigh zoom levels,use alarger resolution. High levels ofdigital zoom atlow resolutions may resultin grainypictures.

The minimumzoom levelis 1.0. Themaximum Zoomis 4.0.

INSTALLING THE CAMERA SOFTWARE

The utilities disc supplied with this camera include:

• The camera driver

• Ulead Photo Express 5

SE;

Installing the Camera Driver

DO NOT CONNECT THE CAMERA TO THE PC

Load the CD into your CD Drive The welcome screen will appear

Click "Install Camera Driver" Follow the prompts. Let the software install Press to complete the installation.Finish

Ulead Photo Explorer 8 Cool 360

SE;

If the CD does not auto start:

Go to the menuSTART/RUN Type D:autorun (where D: is the letter of the CD drive) The welcome screen will now appear

Windows ME/2000/XP:

If you have Windows 98

If you do not wish to use the webcam you need not install the camera driver. When you connect the camera to the PC the SD disk in the camera will appear as a removable drive allowing you to upload and download images. We recommend you install this software to enjoy the full functionality of your new camera.

installation of the camera driver is necessary. The camera connects to the PC via the supplied USB2 cable. Images are stored on an SD card. If you have a card reader you may download images to your PC from the card. You may also plug the card into a suitable printer for direct printing.

to select PressLight Frequency. OK.

Mains current -it rises and falls. Even ordinary lights flicker but withalternates fluorescent lighting flicker is much more noticeable. This setting enables you to compensate for indoor lighting. UK mains has a frequency of 50Hz.

to toggle between and50Hz 60Hz(UK frequency) (US etc.)

Loght Freq.

Default Setting

System Info

Light Frequency

The Default Setting

to select PressDefault Setting. OK.

This feature allows you to return the camera to the setup it had when it left the factory. If there is difficulty accessing some functions or the camera responds erratically, restoring the factory defaults will usually solve the problem. Press to proceed and return to Setup orOK Press to cancel and return to Setup.MENU

System Info

Press to select PressSystem Info. OK. The software version will be displayed Press OK This action will return you to the Date and Time Setting at the head of the Setup screen.

To exit the Setup Screen: MODEPress the button.

PC Cam

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Restore default System settings Continue?

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Press  

Press 

50 60

Press 

Yes OK No MENU

Press to confirm and return to the list of items Press to confirm and exit Setup.MODE

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Altering the Screen Display

The screen display has three modes

When the camera is switched on the appears.normal mode Normal Mode displays the image on screen and all the relevant icons

• Press the DISPLAY button once

The icons will clear but the picture subject will remain.

• Press the DISPLAY button once more

The screen will be blanked out but the camera is still operational.

If you press the shutter, the camera will take the picture. After processing, the shot will briefly be displayed after which time the screen will go blank again.

This mode of operation can be useful

• When you want to preserve battery life

• When you want to leave the camera switched on so that it is ready to take a quick shot

• In very bright sunlight

• Press the DISPLAY button a third time to restore normal mode.

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UNDERSTANDING THE PICTURE MENU

The PCTURE MENU enables you to set up your camera to take the best picture. You can adjust: Picture Quality Exposure Value: White BalanceImage Size ( ): : Take pictures in singles or in threes ( ): Set a Delayed picture ( r): Record the date and time of the picture ( ).burst mode Selftime Time Stamp

• Switch the camera on by pressing the button. Wait for the welcome screen to load.ON/OFF

•

Press the button, if necessary to select the Snapshot IconMODE

• Select the item you want to change with the

buttons. The highlight moves with each key press

• Select the new value with the with the

buttons. The highlight moves with each key press

• After making your changes press the key to exit.MENU

MODEMENU

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Picture Quality

2048x1536

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Press the button. The PCTURE MENU will displayMENU

•

to select PressTV Output. OK.

PAL and NTSC.

NOTE: If you have a standard UK television, you must select PAL as the TV may not be able to recognise the camera if set to NTSC.

to toggle between

Press to confirm and return to the list of items Press to confirm and exit Setup.MODE

TV Output

USB Connection

Format Storage

Setting the TV System

Setting the USB Connection

to select PressUSB Connection. OK.

to toggle between andPC Cam Mass Storage

PC Cam: You can use the camera as a webcam by connecting the camera to a USB port on your computer but you cannot upload or download files.

Mass Storage: In this mode you can upload and download files to your

computer but cannot use the camera as a webcam.

Check this setting before connecting the camera to the computer!

Auto Power Off

NTSC

PAL

PC Cam

Mass Storage

PAL

PC Cam

1 MIN

Press to select PressAuto Power Off. OK. Press to toggle between:

30 SEC 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN

This setting governs how long the camera stays on. After the set period, if there is no activity the camera will power off to conserve battery power.

Press  Press  

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Press to confirm and return to the list of items Press to confirm and exit Setup.MODE

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Press to confirm and return to the list of items Press to confirm and exit Setup.MODE

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Press 

to select Date & Time

to set the .day Then

to move to the month

Repeat the procedure to set the year and time.

The clock is 24 hr.- set 3:15 p.m. as 15:15:00

When you have finished: OKPress to confirm and return to the setup screen

Press The screen on the right displaysOK.

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dd/mm/yyyy

Set OK Exit MENU

Date & Time Setting

Language

Format Storage

Setting the Date andTime

Setting the Language

to select Language

Press The OK symbol flashes.OK.

Formatting the SD Card

to select Format.

destroys all data but

At any time you can press MODE to cancel an operation and return to the Mode Screen

Press OK.

Formatting makes the disc readable by the camera. Use this only if the disc is not recognised by the camera.

To format the disc: OKPress

Format will destroy all data Continue? Yes OK No MENU

To change the date setup: mm/dd/yyyy .Navigate to

Press to change between mm:dd:yy / dd:mm:yy / yy:mm:dd.

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Press 

Press  

Press 

No changes are possible because the screen is locked to English.

Press

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To cancel and return to Setup: MENUPress

• Press the button.MENU

• The first item on the menu sets the picture size.

justing the Picture Quality

• Use the

  keys to choose 2MP,3MP or 5MP.

WHAT IMAGE SIZE IS BEST?

Large resolutions offer higher picture definition but only if you are printing large pictures! The downside is that large formats take up more space, and need more processing time which shortens battery life. They also take a long time to e-mail. A 19” monitor will typically be set to 1024 x 768 pixels, so a very large picture may be larger than the screen! If all you want is to view pictures on-screen use 2M. If you are unlikely to print greater than 6”x4”, use 3M. The highest resolution offered by the camera is 5 Megapixels.

Adjusting the Exposure Value

• keys to alter the Exposure Value from -2.0 to+2.0

Where large areas of a photo are very bright, very dark or have high contrast, you can adjust the exposure value to prevent the photo from being under or over exposed

• For overexposed photos (too light), decrease exposure value.

• For underexposed photos (too dark), increase exposure value.

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Picture Quality

2560X1920

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Exposure Value

OEV

Note: The NATIVE RESOLUTION of the camera is 3MP. This is the highest level the sensor in the camera can accept. The 5MP setting is achieved by an electronic process whereby the camera increases the resolution byinterpolation - "borrowing" nearby pixels and inserting them into the picture to increase the size. If the picture you are taking is complex, increasing the resolution to 5MP may not necessarily give you a clearer picture.

• keys to navigate to Exposure Value Use the

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djusting the White Balance

• Select with theWhite Balance

 keys

White balance ensures that objects which are white in real life appear white in your photo. Different lighting conditions can cause them to appear blue, green yellow or even magenta. By setting the WB you can optimise colour accuracy in a wide range of lighting conditions. (See for fluorescent settings)

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• Use the keys to set the White Balance to or alter it to adjust the WB to the actual conditions.Auto The White balance will reset to Auto when you switch the camera off. Burst Snapshot: Select with theBurst Snapshot keys.

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You can either use the camera for single snaps or in bursts of three. Select Burst for rapidly moving objects etc. The camera will take three snaps in rapid succession and display them one after another.

Burst Snapshot will reset to Single when you switch the camera off. Selftimer: Select with theSelftimer keys.

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When you press the shutter, the on the front of the camera willTimer LED flash and the camera will count down the seconds. The screen will display the count. When the set time has elapsed the camera will take the picture. The Selftimer will reset to Off when you switch the camera off.

Time Stamp: Select with theTime Stamp keys.

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You can overprint your snaps with the Date, the Date and Time or you can set this feature to OFF. ( )

To exit the Picture Menu screen at any time:

Press the MENU button a second time.

See Page 26 for setting the Date and Time

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White Balance

Auto

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Burst Snapshot

Single

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Selftimer

10 SEC

Time Stamp

Date Only

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SETTING UP THE CAMERA

• Switch the camera on by pressing the button.ON/OFF

• Press the button. The main menu will displayMODE

•

Navigate to the iconSetup

• Press to confirmOK

Date & Time Setting

PAL

PC Cam

1 MIN

Language

Format Storage

TV Output

USB Connection

Auto Power Off

Light Freq.

Default Setting System INFO.

Date & Time

The Setup Menu

Navigating the Setup Menu

•.

• Press to select an item and enter the submen

• Follow the prompts

The table on the left shows the factory presets. This is how the camera arrives from the factory. Most settings need not be adjusted unless you wish to customise the camera. Some settings must be adjusted

• Date & Time

• TV Output

• USB Connection As a safeguard, at any time you can restore the factory default settings.

Press to move up and down the list

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ORGANISING AUDIO RECORDINGS

• Delete: Select and delete a file

• Delete All: Delete all files

• Protect: Protect/Unprotect a file from deletion

• Auto Repeat: Continuously repeat one file

• Auto Next: When one file ends, start the next one At any time: Press the button to return to the Mode ScreenMODE

Press MENU

Delete

OFF

Delete a file Delete All Files Protect a file Auto Repeat Auto Next

This menu can only be accessed from Stop mode

USING YOUR CAMERA AS A CAMCORDER

• Switch the camera on by pressing the button.ON/OFF

Wait for the welcome screen to load.

• Press the button. The main menu displaysMODE

• Navigate to the icon using theCamcorder

buttons.

• Press the button to confirm.OK

The Camera will now enter Camcorder mode.

• Line up your subject and press the Shutter

The Action Icon will display and the timer will begin running.

During recording:

• Move the camera slowly to avoid "trails"

• Press the buttons to Zoom in and out

In camcorder mode the microphone is operational. To stop recording:

• Press the Shutter.

• Press the Shutter again to start a new recording

To Exit Camcorder mode:

• Press the Shutter to stop recording.

• Press the MODE button to return to the Mode Screen or

• Press the POWER button to switch the Camera off.

*You cannot switch off the icons or the display in this mode.

(See Page 8).

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Camcorder Recording mode

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Camcorder ready mode

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Resolution

Set in Video Camera menu

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VIDEO CAMERA MENU

• Switch the camera on by pressing the button. Wait for the welcome screen to load.ON/OFF

•

Press the button.MODE

•

Select the Video Cam Icon with the Press the keyMENU

•

 buttons.

MODEMENU

DISP

AWB

Video Resolution

320X240

VIDEO CAMERA SETTINGS

• The first menu item is Video Resolution.

• Use the keys to change the Resolution from 320x240 pixels to 640x480 pixels. The larger setting will

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offer better quality especially if you choose to view the video on a TV. The downside is that the memory requirement is far higher, and this should be borne in mind especially if your SD card is low capacity.

• The other items are and . Adjust these as the Picture MenuExposure Value White Balance (Page 11,12)

•

After making your settings: MENU MODEPress the key to return to the Video Camera mode, or press to exit.

PLAYING BACK AUDIO RECORDINGS

• SWITCH THE CAMERA AND THE HI FI (OR TV SET) OFF.

• Connect the jack plug of the supplied A/V lead to the camera.

• Connect the RCA phono plug to a line input of an audio amplifier, a Hi-Fi system or a TV set. If yourRED

equipment is stereo you will need a 'doubler' or 'splitter' cable.

• Switch the camera and Hi-Fi (or TV) ON.

• Press the button. The Mode Screen will displayMODE

• Navigate to the icon.Audio Replay

• Press the button to confirm.OK

The files display in Thumbnail Mode

• Select a file for replay

• Press to play the file. When the file reaches the end it will stop. You can now select another file to play.OK

During playback:

• to decrease the volume. to increase the volume

• Press to stop play.OK

At any time:

• Press the button to return to the mode screen.MODE

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Press 

Press 

•

Press to stop play and go to the next or previous file.

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV

• SWITCH THE CAMERA AND THE TV SET OFF.

• Connect the jack plug into the socket on the camera

• Connect the RCA phono plug to the of the TV set.YELLOW composite video input

• Connect the RCA phono plug to the matching audio input of the TV set. If your equipment is stereoRED you may need a 'doubler' or 'splitter' cable. Most TV and Audio accessory stores stock suitable components.

• Switch the Camera and the TV set on.

• Select the on your TV set (follow your TV handbook for instructions)AV input

The camera screen will go blank and you will see the camera on the TV.

•

If your TV does not have a composite Video input you cannot use the TV as a screen.

Before you connect the camera, make sure the TV system is set to PAL. See Page 27

A special A/V connecting lead is provided with the camera for connection to external audio visual equipment.

Alternatively you can connect to one channel and listen in mono.

• To disconnect: Switch the camera and the TV off then unplug the connecting lead.

You can carry out all the functions of the camera using the TV screen. This includes taking and viewing still and video images, recording and playing audio files and all aspects of camera setup and file management.

RED

CONNECT TO AUDIO INPUT

YELLOW

CONNECT TO COMPOSITE VIDEO INPUT

MAKING AN AUDIO RECORDING

To access the main menu:

• Switch the camera on by pressing the button.ON/OFF

Wait for the welcome screen to load.

• Press the MODE button. The main menu displays

• Navigate to the icon with theVoice Recorder

buttons.

• Press the button to confirm.OK

The Camera will now enter Voice Recorder mode.

• Press the Shutter to commence recording

The Action Icon will display and the timer will begin running.

To stop recording:

• Press the Shutter.

• Press the Shutter again to start a new recording

To Exit :

• Press the Shutter to stop recording.

• Press the MODE button to return to the Mode Screen or

• Press the button to switch the Camera off.ON/OFF

To switch the Display on and off press the buttonDISPLAY

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Voice Recorder mode

Making a Recording

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DISP

This mode has no associated settings menu.

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VIEWING PICTURES AND VIDEOS

• Switch the camera on by pressing the button. Wait for the welcome screen to load.ON/OFF

• The t picture or video on the disc displays first. The numbering includes video and still pictures.most recen

Date/Time of picture

Picture Size

Number of picture/ Total pictures

Press to Zoom

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You can enter REPLAY mode from any screen on the camera. The REPLAY mode is common to Pictures and Video but not to audio recordings which has its own playback interface.

Press the button to enter replay mode.REPLAY

Date/Time of Video

Total Time

Number/Total

Play/Pause/ F/Fwd/F.Rev

Icons

Play Status

Picture Playback Screen

Video Playback Screen

The screens look very different so you can easily tell still pictures from video images.

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• Press the buttons to move to the Protect Screen

• Press to select ON/OFF (Protected or Not Protected)

• Press to return to the previous screenMENU

Protecting a vi

eo or a picture prevents itbeing erase

You can select which images on the SD card are to print. The card can be taken to a print shop or printed out via a compatible home printer. Selecting print files is easier from if you have many filesTHUMBNAIL MODE

• Press to select ON/OFF (Print or do not print)

• Press to return to the previous screenMENU

From Thumbnail View: MODEPress

• works as in Single ViewSlide Show

• works as in Single ViewDelete All

• Press UseDelete: OK. to select the file. Press to delete the fileOK

• PressProtect ; Print to select ON/OFF.

• Press to return to the previous screenMENU

• Press to return to the Mode ScreenMODE

Protect

ON OFF

Slide Show

OFF

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Protected files are greyed out in the delete menu

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Protected files have a key icon added to

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the display to show their status.

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• Press to return to the Mode ScreenMODE

Organising, Deleting and Protecting Your Files

From Single View

• Press MENU

• Press the button to view the slide showOK

• Press the button to return to single viewMENU

• Press the buttons to navigate up or down the list

• Press the MODE button to go to the Mode Screen.

In Slide Show view, only the first frame of a video file will appear.

To delete a file

• Press OK

• Press to delete the fileOK

• Press MENU to return to the previous screen

To delete all files on the disc

• Press OK

• Press to delete all the filesOK

• Press MODE to return to the previous screen

Delete this file?

YES

NO MENU

Delete

OFF

Slide Show

OFF

Delete All

OFF

Delete all files?

YES

NO MENU

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Viewing one picture at a time

•

to move back a picture

• Press

 to move forward one picture

Zoom and Pan

• to increase Zoom

• to decrease Zoom

• Press to the pictureOK Pan

To move to another picture:

• Press  to decrease the Zoom to 1.0. The Zoom icons will disappear and the standard screen will be restored

•

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• Press to return to Zoom modeOK

VIEWING PICTURES

Press



When you have reached the last image of a set

•

to move to the first image

Press 

Press  Press 

When you are in Zoom mode:

• Press to move the picture around.

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Press or move to the previous or next picture.to

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DELETING A PICTURE

• Select the picture (or video)you wish to delete

• Press the buttonDELETE

Delete this file?

YES

NO MENU

• Press to delete the pictureOK

• Press to return to the pictureMENU

THUMBNAIL VIEW

• Navigate to the single view screen

• Press the buttonOK

The disc contents will now display in groups of six thumbnails

• Press to move back or forward a picture

• Press to move up or down a set

From the top set, press display the previous set of 6

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To view a picture

• Press the buttonOK

• Press the button to return to thumbnail view.OK

VIDEO AND AUDIO INDICATORS

indicates a Video file

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From the top set, press  display the next set of 6to

indicates a Picture file

DELETING A FILE FROM THUMBNAIL MODE

• Select the file you wish to delete

• Press the buttonDELETE

Delete

Exit MENU

• Press to delete the pictureOK

• Press to return to thumbnail view.MENU

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

Video Playback

• Press the  button to begin play

• Press the  button to pause

• Press the  button to resume play

During Play:

• button to fast forward.

• Press

 to increase the volume.

• button to pause the video once more.

From Pause Mode:

• button to fast reverse

• button to return to Pause

When the video has reached the end, it will stop.

• to move back a picture

• to move forward one picture

• Press the button to go to thumbnail view.OK

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The icons on screen mimic a video control panel

Pause

Play Fast Fwd.

Fast Rev.

Press the 

• button to resume normal play.

Press the 

• Press I

 to decrease the volume.

You can only hear the sound when the camera is connected to a TV or audio system!

Press the 

Press the  Press the 

Press I



Press 

• Press the button to go to snapshot view.PLAYBACK

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