Vivitar Vivicam 3740 User Manual

V3740 Digital Camera

User manual

020901V

About this Manual

This manual makes using the Digital Camera as easy as
possible. Information in this document has been carefully
checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given
to the correctness of the contents. The information in this
document is subject to change without notice.

Copyright

(c) Copyright 2003

This document contains proprietary information
protected by copyright. All rights are reserved.

Trademarks

All trademarks and registered trademarks are the
property of their respective owners.

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 – Getting Started............................................................................. 1

Safety Information............................................................................... 2

Included Components....................................................................... 3

Camera Overview .............................................................................. 4

Front View .............................................................................. 4

Back View.............................................................................. 6

Right View.............................................................................. 8

Installing the Memory Card ............................................................... 9

Installing the Batteries....................................................................... 11

Choosing a Language ..................................................................... 13

Chapter 2 – Taking Pictures............................................................................ 15

Preparing the Camera ..................................................................... 15

Selecting the Camera Mode.......................................................... 16

Framing the Shot ............................................................................... 16

Zooming and Shooting..................................................................... 17

Automatic Image Processing ......................................................... 17

Taking a picture................................................................................. 17

Protecting the Camera.................................................................... 18

Chapter 3 – Reviewing Your Pictures............................................................ 19

Switching to Playback Mode.......................................................... 19

Full-Screen Review ............................................................. 19

Thumbnail Review .............................................................. 20

Chapter 4 – Connecting to a Computer..................................................... 21

Installing Software .............................................................................22

Making the Connection................................................................... 24

Copying Photos to a PC .................................................................. 25

Using PC Camera Mode.................................................................. 26

Chapter 5 – Mode / Operation Guide......................................................... 28

Capture Mode................................................................................... 28

FLASH Menu......................................................................... 29

PRESET Menu ....................................................................... 30

RESOLUTION......................................................................... 31

SELF-TIMER ............................................................................ 32

CONTINUOUS ...................................................................... 33

Movie Mode....................................................................................... 34

Digital zoom ........................................................................ 34

Focus ................................................................................................... 35

Landscape ..........................................................................35

Portrait .................................................................................. 35

Playback Mode ................................................................................. 36

Delete................................................................................... 37

Setup Menu ........................................................................................ 38

Language ............................................................................ 39

Auto Off ...............................................................................40

Buzzer.................................................................................... 41

TV Out................................................................................... 42

Opening............................................................................... 43

Format .................................................................................. 43

Memory Type ...................................................................... 45

USB ........................................................................................ 46

Chapter 6 – Using the LCD Screen................................................................ 47

Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide ...........................................................51

Appendix 2 – Specification ............................................................................ 52

Appendix 3 – Troubleshooting Guide ........................................................... 53

Chapter 1 – Getting Started

This chapter describes the features of the camera along
with the components, a camera overview, and
instructions on getting started.

Features

• Digital zoom (4X)

• Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution

• Interpolated resolution up to 6.6 Megapixels (2976 x

2232)

• Video capture resolution 512X384, 15 fps

• 1.5" TFT color screen

• USB 1.1 interface

• Built-in 8 MB flash memory

• Auto-exposure, fixed focus

• Flash modes:

• Auto /On / Off

• White balance modes:

• Auto / Sun / Shade / Fluorescent

• Self-Timer mode

• Full-Screen or Thumbnail Review modes

• PC camera function

• Mass storage hard disk function

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Safety Information

1. Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product's
internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a
malfunction or if the camera is accidentally broken
open, take the product to an authorized service center
for inspection.

2. Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD Screen
break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to
broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from
touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth.

3. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using
electronic equipment near flammable gas could result
in explosion or fire.

4. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries.
The camera uses only AA Alkaline, NiMH, or Lithium
batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled
improperly. Remove the batteries (and the memory
card) from the camera if you are going to store the
camera for extended periods. Ensure the camera is
turned off before inserting or removing batteries. Insert
batteries correctly. Do not expose batteries to flame or
excessive heat. Do not immerse batteries in or expose
to water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any
changes in the battery such as discoloration,
deformation, or leakage.

5. Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use
the flash close to anyone's eyes. This can cause
temporary damage to eyesight. Particular care should
be observed when photographing infants - keep the
flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants' eyes.

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Included Components

Included Components

Your digital camera comes equipped with the following
components. Please check to make sure all items are
included.

1. User manual 6. Quick Reference Guide

2. Digital Camera 7. Camera Protector

3. Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries 8. Video Cable

4. Installation CD-ROM 9. Neck Strap Loop

5. USB Cable

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Camera Overview

The front, rear, bottom, and top views of the digital
camera are shown on the following pages. Take a
moment to review these illustrations to familiarize yourself
with the terms used in this manual.

Front View

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1. Shutter Button: Press this button to take pictures, or
to select menu options.

2. Mode Switch: Slide to select the camera mode:
Capture, Movie, or Playback.

3. Power Button: Press this button to turn on the
digital camera. Press it again to turn it off.

4. Built-in Flash: The flash allows the camera to take
pictures in low light conditions and can be used in
bright conditions to remove unwanted shadows.

5. Video Out Port: Connect your video out cable
here and the other end to your television set in
order to use the television to preview your
pictures.

6. USB Port: The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is used
to connect the camera to a PC as well as for
transferring photos. The USB port also enables you
to use the camera as a PC camera.

7. Len Focus Switch: Optimize the focus for portrait or
landscape style photos.

8. Lens: The lens focuses the light onto the digital
image capturing circuitry. For the best picture
quality, care should be taken to ensure it remains
free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches.

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Back View

1. LCD Screen: Use the LCD Screen to preview
photos. While in the Setup menu, use the LCD
Screen to view configuration details.

2. Left Button: Use the Left Button to cycle to the left
during picture playback. In capture mode and
movie mode, use the Left Button to reduce the EV
level.

3. Zoom-in/up Button: Use the Zoom-in Button to
zoom-in on your subject while in Capture mode. In
Playback mode, use this button to zoom-in on a
photo. The Zoom-in button is also used to move
up through menus.

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4. Right Button: Use Right Button to cycle to the right
during picture Playback. In capture mode and
movie mode, use the Right Button to increase the
EV level.

5. Zoom-out/down Button: Use the Zoom-out Button
to zoom-out on your subject while in Capture
mode. In Playback mode, use this button to
Zoom-out and switch between Thumbnail Review
and Full-Screen modes. The Zoom-out button is
also used to move down through menus.

6. Neck Strap Loop: Use the Neck Strap Loop to fix
the neck strap to the camera for easy carrying.

7. MENU Button: Use the MENU Button to enter the
menu system.

8. DISP Button: Use the DISP Button to cycle through
the various display options: LCD, backlight, and
status information all turned on; LCD and
backlight on but no status information.

9. Tripod Connector: Use the Tripod Connector to fix
the camera to a tripod. This optional accessory is
used to hold the camera still. It is especially useful
for taking low light night pictures.

10. Power LED: Indicates the power status. In Playback
and Movie mode, the power LED is always on.
When using the flash in Capture mode, the LED
blinks once every second until the flash is fully
charged.

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Right View

1. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Opens to allow
access to the battery chambers as well as the
memory card slot.

2. Battery Chamber: Takes two AA Alkaline, NiMH, or
Lithium batteries.

3. Memory Card Slot: Accepts an MMC or SD Card
to store images. For more information, see
Memory Type on page 45.

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Installing the Memory Card

Installing the Memory Card

To install the memory card:

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery / memory card compartment
by pressing the cover and sliding it in the direction
of the arrow as shown.

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3. Insert the memory card with the notched corner
facing the outside edge of the camera (gold
circuitry facing toward the back of the camera).

Notch

4. Close the battery / memory card cover.

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Installing the Batteries

Installing the Batteries

To install or replace the batteries:

1. Turn off the camera.

2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of
the camera by pressing the cover and sliding it in
the direction of the arrow as shown.

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3. Insert the batteries into the chamber making sure
that the positive

and negative ends are
properly oriented, as indicated by the battery
icons in the compartment.

4. Close the battery cover.

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Choosing a Language

Choosing a Language

The digital camera can display text in English, Spanish,
German, French, Italian, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese.

To select a different language:

1. Turn the camera on.

2. Press the MENU Button to display the menu.

3. Use the down button (W) to select SETUP then
press the right button (+)

to enter the SETUP menu

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4. Use the down button (

W)

to select LANGUAGE

and then press the right button (+).

5. Use the up and down button to select the
language you want to use and then press the
right button to set the language.

6. Press the MENU button to exit.

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Chapter 2 – Taking Pictures

This chapter shows you how to take pictures with your
digital camera.

Preparing the Camera

To prepare the camera for taking pictures:

You can either slide the camera into a protector or
simply take the picture while the camera is in the
protector.

Press the power button to turn the camera on. A startup
image appears on the LCD Screen.

NOTES:

• Make sure you have installed two AA batteries.

• If you want to store your photos on a flash card,

make sure the card is installed before you turn on the
camera. If you want to store images directly to the
camera's internal memory, either remove the
memory card or select INTERNAL from the Memory
Type menu.

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Selecting the Camera Mode

Slide the Mode Switch to the mode you wish to use.

For basic "point and click" picture taking, use the
Capture mode indicated by the camera icon

.

Adjust the white balance setting by pressing the MENU
button, selecting PRESET, then selecting: AWB (Auto
White Balance), SUN, FLORESCENT, or SHADE.

To use the self-timer, press the MENU button, select SELF­TIMER, and then select ON.

Framing the Shot

Hold the camera steady to avoid taking blurry pictures.
Use the LCD Screen to frame the picture.

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Zooming and Shooting

Zooming and Shooting

You can use the Zoom-in (T) or Zoom-out (W) buttons to
narrow or widen the camera's field of view. Use the LCD
Screen to preview the effects of the zoom function.

Automatic Image Processing

The camera adjusts the shot to compensate for ambient
lighting, and, in auto-flash mode, detects whether or not
the flash is required.

Taking a picture

When you are satisfied with the preview, slowly press the
Shutter button. Take care not to press the Shutter button
too rapidly or forcefully; otherwise, you might shake the
camera and get a blurry picture as a result.

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Protecting the Camera

When you are finished taking pictures, press the power
button to turn it off. Reverse the camera protector and
slide the camera into the protector. The hard case will
protect the camera against accidental damage of the
lens, TFT LCD screen, or wear and tear on internal
electronic parts.

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Chapter 3 – Reviewing Your Pictures

One benefit of digital cameras is that you can
immediately preview the shot you just took.

Switching to Playback Mode

To view the pictures that you have stored in internal
memory or on the SD Card, slide the Mode Switch to

Playback Mode

and turn the camera on.

Full-Screen Review

The default Playback method is to show each individual
picture one at a time at full screen size. Press the left and
right button s to cycle through the pictures you've taken.

You can also use the Zoom buttons (T)/(W) to a picture in
more detail. The default zoom setting is 1.0X. Press the
Zoom-in button (T) to increase the zoom ratio from 1.0X
to 4.0X in 0.5X increments. Press the Zoom-out button (W)
to decrease the zoom ratio.

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Note:
The digital zoom function doesn't work in 6.6 M (2976 X

2232) Economy mode.

Thumbnail Review

If you press the Zoom-Out button (W) when the zoom
ratio is at 0.5X (default), the camera switches to
Thumbnail Review mode.

In Thumbnail Review mode, up to nine pictures are
shown on the LCD simultaneously. Use the up, down, left
and right buttons to cycle through the thumbnail pages.

To return to Full-Screen Review, select the photo you
want to view and press either the Shutter button or the
Zoom-Out button. The selected picture will then expand
to fill the entire LCD Screen.

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Chapter 4 – Connecting to a Computer

The digital camera stores pictures as digital data rather
than on film. Instead of making a trip to a developer and
printing from negatives, you can copy your pictures to a
computer for long-term storage. Once transferred, your
pictures can be viewed, edited, printed, sent to friends
and family via e-mail, or saved to any removable media
device (such as floppy disk or CD-ROM) for delivery to a
photofinisher. After transferring pictures to your
computer, any copies stored on the memory card or on
the camera's internal memory can be deleted to
provide room for new pictures.

This chapter explains how to connect your digital
camera to a computer to download pictures to a PC or
to use as a PC camera.

CAUTION: Do not connect the camera to your
computer before installing the software. This may cause
installation problems. Please make sure you install the
software from the CD-ROM prior to connecting the
camera to your computer.

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Installing Software

Follow these instructions to install the digital camera
drivers and software on your system.

CAUTION: Have your Windows Installation CD-ROM
ready beforehand, as you may be prompted to insert it
during the installation process.

Step 1: Driver / Utility Installation

1. Insert the installation software CD into your CD­ROM drive. Don't connect the camera to the PC.

2. The installation program should start
automatically. If not, double-click the My
Computer icon on your desktop, open the CD­ROM drive, and double-click the 'setup.exe' found
on the installation CD-ROM.

3. Follow the on-screen instructions. All the necessary
software is installed automatically. The drivers and
utility program that allow the camera to 'talk' to
the computer via the USB cable are also installed.

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Installing Software

Step 2: Card Reader / PC Camera Driver Installation

1. To install the necessary drivers for Card Reader
mode and PC Camera mode, first set the correct
operational mode for that function. For example,
set the Mode Switch to Movie mode to install
those drivers, and to any other mode to install
Card Reader drivers.

2. Connect the small connector of the USB cable to
the camera, as shown.

3. Connect the large end of the USB cable to an
empty USB slot on your computer. To locate USB
slots on your computer, look for the USB icon

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4. The Windows Add Hardware Wizard will
automatically detect the camera and lead you
through the installation procedures.

5. You will need to do this once for each mode (PC
Camera and Card Reader).

NOTE: Reboot your computer before using the camera
and software for the first time. Remember to connect
your camera to the PC with the USB cable before
downloading pictures.

Making the Connection

The camera can be used in two different modes when
connected to your computer:

1. Card Reader

2. PC Camera

Card Reader mode allows you to use the camera just
like a standard storage device where you can copy,
delete, and move files to and from the camera just as
you would a normal disk drive.

PC Camera mode allows you to use the camera as a
standard PC video camera like the kind used for video
teleconferencing, security, videophones, and so on.

Both Card Reader and PC Camera mode may only be
used once you have connected the camera to your PC
with the supplied USB cable.

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Copying Photos to a PC

Copying Photos to a PC

When connected to your computer in Card Reader
mode, the digital camera behaves exactly like any other
disk drive attached to your computer. This makes
copying the images to your hard drive as easy as
copying files from a floppy disk, zip drive or CD-ROM.

To copy photos to your computer:

1. Connect the digital camera to the computer with
the USB cable.

2. Turn on the camera.

3. Open Windows Explorer. The contents of your
computer will be displayed, including all your disk
drives, and, if the camera is connected properly,
an extra disk drive representing the camera's
memory called "Removable Disk."

4. Select the digital camera drive. The camera's
photos are listed. Select the photos and drag and
drop them into any directory on your computer's
hard disk.

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Using PC Camera Mode

To use the camera as a PC Camera, you must set the
USB in PC Camera mode in the setup menu and then
connect it to the computer via the USB port.

1. Turn the camera on

2. Press the MENU button to enter the menu system.

3. Use the down button to select SETUP. Then press the
right button to enter the SETUP menu.

4. Use the down button to select USB. Then press the
right button to enter the USB menu.

5. Use the up and down button to select CARD READER
or PC CAMERA.

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Using PC Camera Mode

When connected, the camera may be used in
conjunction with any commercially available video
capture software to create your own home movies. You
can edit and distribute your movie files across the
Internet or save them on CD-ROM for later viewing on
your PC or with a VCD/DVD player.

PC Camera mode can also be used with real-time video
conferencing software such as Microsoft NetMeeting™.

CAUTION: Do not disconnect the USB cable when the
digital camera is functioning as a PC Camera (i.e. when
the application's window shows the camera video
output or when the application is recording video).
Unexpected problems could result.

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Chapter 5 – Mode / Operation Guide

The digital camera has three modes of operation. Slide
the Mode Switch to select the mode. This chapter
describes these modes and their function.

Capture Mode

Capture mode is used for taking still pictures. The
following buttons are used.

• Left button (-): Decreases the camera exposure
value, which gradually blocks light.

• Right button (+): Increases the camera exposure
value, which allows in more light

• Zoom-out/down button (W): Widens the field framed
by the camera's digital zoom from 4.0X to 1.0X in 0.2X
steps.

• Zoom-in

/up button (T)

: Narrows the field framed by

the camera's digital zoom from 1.0X to 4.0X in 0.2X
steps.

Capture Mode

• DISP Button: Cycles through the following LCD Screen
settings: LCD backlight and status information all
turned on; LCD and backlight on but no status
information.

FLASH Menu

The Flash menu determines how the flash is used.

1. Press the MENU button to show the menu system.

2. Use the up and down button to select AUTO, ON,
or OFF. Press the right button to enter the selected
option.

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PRESET Menu

This mode is selected in the CAPTURE mode menu.

Change the preset white balance setting to suit the
lighting conditions in which the picture is taken.

• AWB: Use the AWB setting to obtain the optimum

image brightness (exposure) when the subject is
much brighter or darker than the background. The
available white balance values are between -2.0 to
+2.0 EV in steps of 0.5 EV. Use the left or right button (­/+) to select the EV value. The EV value appears on
the LCD Screen.

• SUN: For shooting outdoors or in brightly lit conditions.

• FLUORESCENT: For shooting under fluorescent lamps.

• SHADE: For shooting in shade.

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RESOLUTION

Adjust the image quality and resolution by selecting
RESOLUTION from the menu display.

There are five different picture resolutions available:

6.6M 2976 x 2232 Economic

3.0M 2048 x 1536 Normal

0.7M 1024 x 768 Fine

Small 512 x 384 Fine

Photo 2016 x 1344 Normal

The higher the quality, the clearer your picture will be,
but at the same time the image file size will be larger,
and therefore you will be able to store fewer pictures in
memory. A software interpolation method is employed
to achieve the maximum effective resolution of 6.6
megapixels (2976 x 2232).

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SELF-TIMER

This option gives you the ability to take hands-free
photos, such as self-portraits or group photos.

To Take a Group Photo

1. Position the camera on a stable surface (such as
a tripod) and frame the shot.

2. Press the Menu button to show the menu system.

3. Use the up and down button to select SELF-TIMER.
Press the right button to enter the selected option.

4. Use the up and down button to select ON. Press
the right button

5. Press the Menu button to exit the menu display.

6. Press the Shutter button. The 10-second delay
begins immediately. When the delay ends, the
camera takes the picture.

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CONTINUOUS

Use the continuous setting to take three consecutive
images.

To setup a continuous shot

1. Press the MENU button to show the menus.

2. Use the up and down button to select
CONTINUOUS. Press the right button to select the
option.

3. Use the up and down button to select ENABLE.
Press the right button to select the option.

4. Press MENU button to exit the menu display.

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Movie Mode

Movie mode allows you record movie clips to your
camera's on-board memory or flash card.

To record a movie clip

1. Turn the Mode switch to the Movie Clip mode
setting.

2. Frame your shot, after the camera's LCD screen
turns on.

3. Press the Shutter button to begin recording. The
camera keeps recording until the memory is full,
or the Shutter button is pressed again.

Digital zoom

Digital zoom can be adjusted from 1.0X to 4.0X in 0.2X steps
before recording a movie clip.

While recording a movie, press the left or right button to brighten
or darken the movie.

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Focus

Focus

A lens focus switch is located on the left side of the
camera. Select the focus mode by sliding the focus
switch.

Landscape

This focus is optimized for taking landscape pictures, with
the lens focus universally distributed to encompass
everything within the frame.

Portrait

This preset is optimized for taking "head shots" of people,
focusing more on the center of the frame than on the
peripheral areas.

This focusing optimizes the camera for taking close up
shots of objects at a distance of 24 inches (60 cm) to 52
inches (130 cm) from the camera. Close up photos
taken in Portrait mode have betters results than close up
photos taken under Landscape mode.

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Playback Mode

Playback mode is used to view photos stored in the
digital camera's on-board memory or on a flash memory
card. To view the photos, slide the Mode switch to
Playback mode. (Press the DISP button to turn on the
LCD screen.)

Playback mode button functions:

• Left Button (-): Move to the previous photo.

• Right Button (+): Move to the next photo.

• DISP Button: Cycles through the following LCD Screen

settings: LCD, backlight and status information all
turned on; LCD and backlight on but no status
information.

• Zoom-in/up button

(T)

: In Playback mode the Zoom-

In buttons magnifies the image shown on the LCD
Screen from 1.0X to 4.0X in 0.5X steps.

• Zoom-out/down button (W): In Playback mode, the

Zoom-out button switches the display to Thumbnail
mode.

Note:
The digital zoom function doesn't work in 6.6 M (2976 X

2232) Economy mode.

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Playback Mode

Delete

1. Press the left or right button to display the image
you want to delete.

2. Press the MENU button to enter the menu system.

3. Use the up or down button to select DELETE. Press
the right button to enter the menu.

4. Use the up or down button to select YES or NO.
Press the right button to confirm the selection.

5. Press the MENU button to exit the menus.

6. Repeat steps 1 to 5 to delete other images.

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Setup Menu

The Setup menu configures the camera. Follow these
instructions to use the Setup menu.

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Use the down button to select SETUP, and then
press the right button

to enter the Setup menu

.

The Setup menu appears.

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Setup Menu

Language

The digital camera can display menu items in the
following languages: English, French, Spanish, German,
Italian, Dutch, Chinese, and Japanese.

For more details on setting the default language, refer to
page 13.

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Auto Off

You can determine whether the digital camera turns
itself off automatically after a period of inactivity.

DISABLE: The camera stays on until it is turned off
manually.

60 SEC: The camera turns off if it is not used for 60
seconds.

120 SEC: The camera turns off if it is not used for 120
seconds.

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Buzzer

When this feature is turned on, the camera makes a
beep when you push a button.

To activate the beeps, select the BUZZER option from the
Setup menu. Select ON and press the right button to
confirm the selection.

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TV Out

When you connect the camera to a television set with
the included video cable, you have the option to
choose a transmission format compatible with that of
your TV. This allows you to record video images sent to
the TV with a VCR.

Select the TV OUT option from the SETUP menu, and
choose NTSC or PAL according to your hardware and
region. Press the right button to confirm your choice.

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Setup Menu

Opening

You can choose to display a startup screen when the
camera is turned on.

To turn the startup screen on or off, scroll down to the
OPENING option, press the right button, select YES or NO,
and press the right button to confirm. Press the MENU
button to exit the menu.

Format

This option completely erases and reformats the storage
device. It is similar in function to formatting a PC hard
drive. Although format takes longer than delete, be sure
to format your storage device occasionally to ensure the
card continues to function optimally.

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Memory Type

You can choose whether you want to store photos in the
on-board (internal) memory or on a flash card. Follow
these instructions to set the default storage media.

1. Turn the camera on.

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

3. Use the down button to select SETUP and
press the right button

to enter the setup

menu

.

4. Use the down button to select MEMORY and
press the right button.

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5. Use the up and down button to select
INTERNAL or CARD. Press the right button to
set your selection.

6. Press the Menu button to exit.

USB

The digital camera can be used with any commercially
available video software as a video camera. Simply
connect it to your PC with the supplied USB cable, select
the PC Camera in the setup menu.

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Chapter 6 – Using the LCD Screen

Icons on the LCD Screen show the status of camera
settings and functions such as quality, zoom ratio, and
number of pictures. These icons are displayed in every
camera mode except Setup mode. This chapter
describes the LCD Screen icons and their meanings.

Capture Mode

Remaining
Pictures

Preset
Mode

Flash
Mode

Zoom Ratio

Continuous

White
Balance
Mode

Memor

y Typ

e

Self-Time

r

Picture Quality

Battery Status

Total
Pictures

EV Value

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Movie Mode

Memory Type

EV Value

Movie
Mode

White Balance
Mode

Batter

y

Status

Playback Mode

Total Pictures

Remaining Pictures

Playback Mode

Battery Status

Image
Type

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LCD Icon Description

Icon Name Description

Auto Flash

The camera senses whether the flash is needed by detecting
the amount of ambient light.

Flash Off

Flash is turned off, regardless of the amount of light available.

Flash On

Flash is always on, regardless of light available.

Portrait

This preset is optimized for taking "head shots" of people,
focusing more on the center of the frame than on the peripheral
areas.

Landscape

This focus is optimized for taking landscape pictures, with the
lens focus universally distributed to encompass everything
within the frame.

Playback
Mode

Indicates the camera is in Playback mode. This mode is used to
view pictures stored on the camera's internal memory or on the
memory card.

Movie Mode

Indicates the camera is in Movie mode. Movie mode allows you
take record movie to your camera's on-board memory or the SD
Card.

Self-Timer

Indicates the camera is using the Self-Timer preset. Pressing
the Shutter button will initiate the 10-second countdown timer
before taking a picture.

Image Type

Indicates the playback image type, either still image (JPG) or
video file (AVI).

Zoom

Indicates the level of digital zoom currently applied.
Movie Mode zoom options: 1.0X, 1.2X, 1.4X, 1.6X, 1.8X, 2.0X,

2.2X, 2.4X, 2.6X, 2.8X, 3.0X, 3.2X, 3.4X, 3.6X, 3.8X, and 4.0X
Capture Mode zoom options: X1.0, 1.2X, 1.4X, 1.6X, 1.8X,

2.0X, 2.2X, 2.4X, 2.6X, 2.8X, 3.0X, 3.2X, 3.4X, 3.6X, 3.8X, and

4.0X.
Playback Mode zoom options: 1.0X, 1.5X, 2.0X, 2.5X, 3.0X,

3.5X, and 4.0X.

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Icon Name Description

Battery
Indicator

Indicates the level of battery power remaining.

Continuous

Use the continuous setting to obtain the three continuous
images when you want to take serious pictures in one touch

Auto White
Balance

The camera automatically determines the White Balance
setting.

Sun

Use this setting when taking pictures in bright daylight, to
reduce the effect of "whitewashed" pictures.

Shade

Use this setting when taking pictures in shade, or any time your
pictures come out too dark.

Fluorescent

Use this setting for taking pictures under fluorescent light.

Fine

Indicates that camera's resolution is set to Fine (1024 x 768) or
small size (512 x384)

Normal

Indicates that camera's resolution is set to Normal (2048 x

1536)

Economic

Indicates that camera's resolution is set to Economic (1976 x

2232)

Photo

Indicates that camera's resolution is set to Photo (2016 X 1344)

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Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide

Mode Shutter DISP Menu

↑ (T) ↓ (W) Å (−) (+) Æ

Capture

Single
Capture

LCD W Text

ÅÆ

LCD W/O
Text

Menu
Off

ÅÆ

Menu
On

Zoom-in

(T)

Zoom­out

(W)

Decrease
EV

Increase
EV

Playback

Select
Photo

Play/Stop
AVI file

LCD W Text

ÅÆ

LCD W/O
Text

Menu
Off

ÅÆ

Menu
On

Playback

Zoom-in

(T) /
Panning
up

Playbac
k Zoom­out

(W) /
Panning
down

Previous
/ Panning
left

Next /
Panning
right

Movie

Start /
Stop
Recordin
g

LCD W Text

ÅÆ

LCD W/O
Text

Menu
Off

ÅÆ

Menu
On

Zoom-in

(T)

Zoom­out

(W)

Decrease
EV

Increase
EV

Menu N/A N/A Exit Up Down Exit Enter/

Select

Appendix 2 – Specification

Image Sensor Type: CMOS

Resolution: 3M pixels

Digital Zoom 4x for Still Image capture, 0.2 steps

4x for Still Image playback, 0.5 steps

Still image capture 2976 x 2232 (interpolated)

2048 x 1536
1024 x 768
512 x 384
2016 x 1344 (photo)

Video Clip Movie mode 512x384: 15 fps, AVI format

PC camera mode 320x240: 15 fps

Color TFT LCD Size: 1.5”

Resolution: 280 x 220

Auto-exposure Automatic with menu compensation +/- 2.0

0.5 steps

Preset mode Auto White Balance

Sun
Fluorescent
Shade

Flash mode Auto/On/Off

File format JPEG compression

DCF file system.
EXIF 2.2 file format

PC Interface USB 1.1

Video Output NTSC & PAL

Software Driver Card Reader, TWAIN, WDM for Microsoft Windows 98/98SE/ME/2000/XP

compatible
WIA for Microsoft Windows ME/XP compatible
Card Reader for MAC OS 9.0 and above

Power source 2 x AA (Alkaline, NiMH, Lithium)

Storage interface Internal 8 MB Flash memory

SD card socket support

Dimension Body: 110 (W) X 50 (H) X 27.8 (D) mm

Cover: 110 (W) X 56 (H) X 33.5 (D) mm

Weight Body: 83g

Cover: 27.3g

Regulation and
Certification

FCC Class B, CE

Appendix 3 – Troubleshooting Guide

Problem Possible cause Solution

The camera is
turned off.

Press the power button to turn the camera ON.

The batteries are
discharged.

Replace the batteries with fresh ones. Refer to
Inserting Batteries.

The camera
has no power.

The batteries are
inserted incorrectly.

Check the battery orientation. Refer to Inserting the
Batteries.

Internal memory /
Memory card full?

Backup your images and delete unwanted images or
format the internal memory / memory card.

The camera
won’t take a
picture.

Is the camera
connected to a
computer?

The camera’s buttons are not functional when
connected to a PC. Disconnect the camera to take
more pictures.

Is the flash on? Ensure the flash is set to auto or always on. Refer to

Setting the Flash.

The flash
doesn’t work.

The batteries may
be weak.

If the batteries are too weak, the flash will be unable
to recharge. Turn the camera off and wait a few
seconds before turning it back on. If this doesn’t
work, replace the batteries.

The camera or
subject was moving
when the shot was
taken.

Hold the camera steady or put it on a tripod to take
pictures.

The images
are blurry.

Lens focus
adjustment

Check the lens focus is correct or not (refer to page

35).

The computer
does not
recognize the
camera

The camera was
connected to a
personal computer
by USB before
installing software.

Connect the camera to the computer with the USB
cable. Select [My computer] > [Control panel] >

[System] > [Device manager]. From [other devices]
delete [Composite USB device] or [unknown device].
Disconnect the camera from the computer, install the
software, and then reconnect the camera.

Digital Camera User Manual

Problem Possible cause Solution

Windows ME
and Windows
2000: when
the USB cable
is unplugged
from the PC,
an "Unsafe
Removal
Device
Detected" error
message
appears.

When removing
USB devices, it is
recommended that
users follow the
"Safe Removal of
USB Device"
procedure.

Procedure:

A. Right-click the Unplug or Eject hardware icon at

the bottom-right of your computer screen.

B. Left-click the Unplug or Eject hardware text box

to open the 'Unplug or Eject Hardware' screen.

C. From the 'Unplug or Eject Hardware' screen,

select the device to be disconnected and then
click the Stop button to bring up the 'Stop a
Hardware device' confirmation screen.

D. From the 'Stop a Hardware device' confirmation

screen, select the device to be stopped and click
OK to bring up the 'Safe To Remove Hardware'
confirmation.

E. Disconnect the Digital Camera from your PC.

Images lose
formatting data
during image
capture in "PC
Camera"
mode.

If your hard disk's
DMA setting is
turned off images
may lose formatting
data during image
capture. (Windows
98 and Windows
ME only.)

Please check to make sure your hard drive's DMA
setting is enabled, as follows:

1. From the Windows Start menu, select Settings,
then Control Panel.

2. In the Control Panel double-click System, and
then click the Device Manager tab.

3. Select your hard drive from the list, and then
click Properties.

4. Click the Settings tab.

5. Make sure the box marked DMA is checked. If
not, check the box to ensure that your hard drive
will protect image attributes during capture.

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