Vivitar Vivicam 3745 User Manual

Vivicam 3745 User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT

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 op-

eration
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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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.
 PhotoSuite, PhotoVista and the MGI logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of MGI Soft-

ware Corp.

 Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Acrobat are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated.
 Other names and products may be trademarks or register ed trademarks of their respective owners.

READ THIS FIRST

Please start by reading the important messages below first.

1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user’s manual that packaged with the
camera are subject to change without notice.

2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions.

3. For driver update, you can contact the dealer who you purchased the camera from for help.

4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this
user’s manual.

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WARNINGS

 Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched, emitting any unusual odor or

noise, or if it is in any other abnormal states. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or
an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power
source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC
power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted,
contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility and request repairs. Never attempt to repair the cam­era yourself as this is dangerous.

 Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, and then disconnect

the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter
from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local autho­rized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

 If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn the camera off, and then discon-

nect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the
adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your dealer or your local
authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

 Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera

may fall or tip over and cause injury.

 Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that ther e is no water getting into the camera. Take particular

care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the
camera at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

 Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
 Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and

repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility.

 Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an

electrical shock.

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CAUTIONS

 Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
 Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier.

This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.

 Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a

fire.

 Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up

and distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations.

 Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camera roughly may

cause a malfunction.

 Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from

the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other
devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause
a fire or an electrical shock.

 When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the

power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the
adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire.

 Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The use of unsuitable batteries may result

in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

 When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery (- and +) to ensure that you

insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a
fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.

 Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The batteries may leak and

cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compart­ment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION........................... 8

Overview ............................................. 8

Package contents ............................... 9

Optional accessories .......................... 9

GETTING TO KNOW THE

CAMERA ...................................... 10

Front view............................................ 10

Rear view ............................................ 11

Mode dial ............................................ 12

LED indicators..................................... 13

Status LCD .......................................... 14

LCD monitor indicators ....................... 15

GETTING STARTED .................... 17

Installing the batteries......................... 17

Using the AC power adapter .............. 18

Loading a SD memory card................ 19

Attaching the strap.............................. 20

Choosing the language....................... 21

Setting the date and time.................... 22

Setting the image resolution

and quality .......................................... 23

RECORD MODE........................... 25

Taking pictures.................................... 25

Using the viewfinder ................................. 25

Using the LCD monitor.............................. 26

Reviewing the last picture

in the record mode.............................. 27

Using the optical zoom ....................... 28

Using the digital zoom ........................ 29

Using the self-timer ............................. 30

Using the macro mode ....................... 31

Using the flash .................................... 32

Taking pictures manually .................... 34

PLAYBACK MODE....................... 35

Viewing images................................... 35

Zooming images in and out ................ 36

Displaying thumbnail images.............. 37

Slideshow display ............................... 38

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Deleting images .................................. 39

MOVIE MODE............................... 40

Recording video clips ......................... 40

Viewing video clips ............................. 41

TRANSFERRING RECORDED
IMAGES TO YOUR

COMPUTER.................................. 42

Step 1: Installing the USB driver

on windows computers ....................... 43

Installing the USB driver on

macintosh computer ........................... 43

Step 2: Connecting the camera

to your computer................................. 44

Step 3: Downloading images.............. 45

Windows computers ................................. 45

Macintosh computers ............................... 45

INSTALLING MGI PHOTOSUITE .. 46
INSTALLING MGI PHOTOVISTA .. 47

INST ALLING ACROBAT

READER ....................................... 48

USING THE USER’S MANUAL.... 49

MENU OPTIONS .......................... 50

Record menu ...................................... 50

LCD BRIGHTNESS.................................... 50

QUICKVIEW .............................................. 50

DIGITAL ZOOM .........................................51

EXIT ...........................................................51

Manual record menu........................... 52

LCD BRIGHTNESS.................................... 52

QUICKVIEW .............................................. 52

DIGITAL ZOOM .........................................52

WHITE BALANCE...................................... 53

EV COMPENSATION................................. 54

SHARPNESS ............................................. 55

EXIT ...........................................................55

Playback menu ................................... 56

LCD BRIGHTNESS.................................... 56

SLIDE SHOW ............................................ 56

COPY TO CARD........................................ 56

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DPOF......................................................... 57

EXIT ...........................................................58

Movie menu......................................... 59

LCD BRIGHTNESS.................................... 59

EXIT ...........................................................59

Setup menu......................................... 60

DATE/TIME ................................................ 60

LANGUAGE .............................................. 60

SOUND ..................................................... 61

FORMAT MEDIA........................................ 61

VIDEO MODE ............................................61

AUTO POWER OFF ...................................62

RESET TO DEFAULT ................................. 63

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO

OTHER DEVICES......................... 64

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS........ 65

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

This camera is a friendly-interface digital still camera, which delivers outstanding 2048x1536 image
resolution and high quality with a 3.3 Mega pixels, 1/2.51" CCD. By using the equipped 1.5" TFT LCD
monitor, you can compose pictures and examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor, which automati­cally detects the shooting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used, helps ensure
that your pictures turn out right. The 16MB built-in memory lets you record or store images without
purchasing an additional memory card. Or you can expand the memory capacity (up to 128MB capacity)
by using an external memory card. Besides the still images, you can record moving images with the
provided movie function.

Pictures you have taken can be easily downloaded to your computer without an effort by the supplied
USB cable and USB driver (for Win98 and Mac OS 8.6). You can enhance and retouch your pictures on
your computer by using the provided editing software before sharing them with your friends via e-mail.
The DPOF-supported function allows you to print out your images from the compatible printers by
simply inserting the memory card. All the thoughtful functions are specially designed for you. Now let’s
guide you to experience the benefits this camera offered.

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Package contents

Carefully unpack your package and make sure 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.

 Digital camera  User’s manual
 USB cable  Wrist strap
 Video cable  Lens cap with lens strap
 Software CD-ROM

Optional accessories

 SD memory card

(up to 128MB capacity)

 Camera pouch
 AC power adapter
 4 x AA alkaline batteries

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front view

1. Status LCD

2. Mode dial

3. Shutter button

4. Viewfinder window
5 Lens

6. Menu button

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11. Jack cover

12. USB connector

13. VIDEO OUT jack

14. DC IN jack

7. Quality/Resolution
button

8. Flash button

9. Self-timer lamp

10. Flash

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Rear view

1. ENTER button

2. Arrow button (left)
Macro button

3. Arrow button (up)

4. Arrow button (right)
Quick playback button

5. Arrow button (down)
Self-timer button

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12. Telephoto button
Zoon in button

13. Wide-angle button
Zoom out button

8. Power switch

9. Delete button

10. LCD monitor

11. Tripod socket

14. Strap eyelet

15. SD card cover

16. Battery cover

17. Battery cover lock

6. Viewfinder

7. LED indicator

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Mode dial

Mode Description

Manual record mode Use this mode to take still images by manually adjusting camera

settings such as white balance, EV compensation and sharpness.
Record mode Use this mode to take still images.
Playback mode Use this mode to view or delete your images/video clips. Slide

show or thumbnail display for recorded images is also available in

this mode.
Movie mode Use this mode to record video clips.

Setup mode Use this mode to choose your preferences on the camera’s

settings.

1. Manual record mode

2. Record mode

3. Playback mode

4. Movie mode

5. Setup mode

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LED indicators

Indicator Status Description Sound

LED indicator Solid red The camera is powered on. No
LED indicator Blinking red When detecting the system error Yes *(3)
LED indicator Blinking orange Charging the flash No
LED indicator Blinking orange Image is being recorded to No

the memory card.
LED indicator Blinking orange USB busy No
LED indicator Solid green The system is ready. Yes *(1)
LED indicator Solid green The camera is ready to record Yes *(1)

images or video clips.
Self-timer Blinking red The self-timer function is activated. Yes *(1)
indicator
—— Error message Yes *(3)
—— Valid button event Yes *(1)

* (3) The camera sounds three beeps.
* (1) The camera sounds one beep.

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Status LCD

Flash mode

Auto flash
Red-eye reduction
Forced flash
Flash off

Image resolution

2048 x 1536 pixels
1024 x 768 pixels

Self-timer mode

Image quality

Super

Fine

Normal

Macro mode

Battery check

Full battery power
Medium battery power
Low battery power
No battery power

Digital indicator (This display varies according to the mode dial setting.)
Displays the estimated shots that you can take in Record mode / Manual record mode
Displays the estimated seconds that you can record for the video clip in Movie mode
Displays the current number of the recorded image in Playback mode
Displays “PC” when connecting the camera to your computer by using the USB cable

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LCD monitor indicators

The displayed indicators when recording images:

The displayed indicators when recording video clips:

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The displayed indicators when playing images back:

The displayed indicators when playing video clips back:

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GETTING STARTED

You can use 4 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) or a specified AC power adapter as the power supply
for the camera. Battery power is convenient for recording images or video clips while AC adapter
power is recommended for transferring images to your computer.

Installing the batteries(optional)

1. Make sure the camera is off.

2. Unlock and slide the battery cover in the direction of the
open arrow .

3. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks
(+ or -).

4. Close and lock the battery cover firmly.

• If you won’t be using the batteries for an extended period of time, then remove them from the camera to prevent
leaks or corrosion.

• Never use manganese batteries.

• Never use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.

• Low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce the performance. Avoid using them in extremely cold
environments.

NOTE

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Using the AC power adapter (optional)

1. Make sure the camera is off.

2. Open the jack cover and connect one end of the AC power
adapter to the DC IN jack on the camera.

3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.

NOTE

• Make sure to use only the specified AC power adapter for the camera. Otherwise, it may cause damages to the
camera, which is not covered under the warranty.

•To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring
your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.

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Loading a SD memory card (optional)

The camera comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the
camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that
you can store more images and video clips.

1. Make sure the camera is off.

2. Open the SD card cover.

3. Insert the SD memory card.
 The front side of the SD memory card (pointed arrow) and

the front side of the camera should face in the same
direction.

 If the card cannot be inserted, check whether the direc-

tion is correct.

4. Close the SD card cover.
 To remove the card, make sure the camera is off. Open

the SD card cover. Slightly press the SD memory card once
and remove it.

•To prevent valuable data from being erased accidentally, you can
switch the write protect tab at the side of the SD memory card to
“LOCK.” To save, edit, or erase data in the SD memory card, can­cel the write protection state.

LOCK LOCK

Write protection

tab

Write protection

state

NOTE

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Attaching the strap

The two figures below illustrate how to attach the lens strap and wrist strap. Lens strap with the lens cap
is used to protect the camera lens from any unexpected damages or scratches. And the wrist strap can
be attached to prevent your camera from accidental slipping during use.

1. Thread one end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet and
pull the other end through the loop until the strap is firmly
secured.

2. Attach the wrist strap in the same way.

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Choosing the language

When you first turn the camera on, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a
language for displayed information on the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set the language.

1. Select a language that you require by using the / button.

2. Press the ENTER button to confirm.

• The language setting will be saved even when the camera is
turned off.

LANGUAGE

LANGUAGE

NOTE

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Setting the date and time

The date/time setting screen will pop up under the two situations below:

 when first turning the camera on
 when the camera is turned on again after removing the batteries/AC power adapter and then re-

installing the batteries/AC power adapter

When the date and time setting screen appears, you can follow the steps below to set the date and time
if necessary or skip this setting by pressing the ENTER button repeatedly.

1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and time fields by using the / / / button. Press the
ENTER button after each field is set.

 To increase the value, press the / button.
 To decrease the value, press the / button.

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Setting the image resolution and quality

The resolution and quality settings determine the size and compression ratio of your images and how
many images can be stored in internal memory or on the SD memory card. The higher resolution and
quality produce the large size and less compressed image but take up more space in memory.

Higher resolution and quality are recommended if you want to enlarge images. Lower resolution and
quality take up less memory space, suitable for sharing images via e-mail or the Internet. To change the
image resolution and quality, press the button on top of the camera.

Resolution & Quality:

The camera provides 2 resolution modes and 3 quality modes, which can be changed cyclically by
pressing the button. The cyclical order is → → → → →

→ repeat.

Resolution & quality indicators on the status LCD

In the / mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the image to be recorded
In mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the recorded image

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The table below shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting based on 16MB internal
memory or a 8MB SD memory card.

Resolution Quality Compression 16 MB 8MB SD

ratio internal memory memory card
2048x1536 Super 8:1 17 9
pixels Fine 12:1 25 14

Normal 16:1 34 18
1024x768 Super 8:1 68 37
pixels Fine 12:1 102 56

Normal 16:1 136 75

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

conditions and settings.

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RECORD MODE

Taking pictures

The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder and a 1.5" LCD monitor to compose pictures. Taking
pictures by using the viewfinder can conserve battery power. If the batter y level is low and no extra
batteries are handy, we recommend that you compose pictures by using the viewfinder. Using LCD
monitor can accurately compose pictures and examine all details but consume more battery power.

Using the viewfinder

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode.

3. Compose the picture in the viewfinder.

4. Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts
the exposure and the focus), then press it the rest of the way
down.
 When the camera adjusts the exposure and focus, the LED

indicator lights red. Take a picture until the LED indicator
lights green.

 The LED indicator blinks orange while the camera is pro-

cessing a captured image.

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Using the LCD monitor

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode.

3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the ENTER button.

4. Compose the picture.

5. Press the shutter button down halfway (the camera adjusts
the exposure and the focus), then press it the rest of the way
down.

 When the camera adjusts the exposure and focus, the LED

indicator lights red. Take a picture until the LED indicator
lights green.

The LED indicator blinks orange while the camera is pro-

cessing a captured image.

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

• Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time may result in the decrease of shots that you can take. To
increase the shots and conserve battery power, turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead.

NOTE

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Reviewing the last picture in the record mode

The camera is equipped with the button, allowing the most
recent image to be displayed on the LCD monitor in the /
mode. However, you can only view the last image with this
function. To view all your recorded images, go to the mode.

If you intend to view the image just after taking a picture, you can
press the button. The last image displays on the LCD monitor.
To return to the record mode from the quick playback status and
continue shooting, press the button again.

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Using the optical zoom

The lens moves during the zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to take telephoto and
wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the button and appears farther away by
pressing the button.

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode.

3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the ENTER button.

4. Press the button ( button) to enlarge the subject.

5. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest
of the way down.

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Using the digital zoom

By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged so that the subject appears closer. However, the
more the image is enlarged, the grainier the image will become. The digital zoom function is only avail­able when you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to on. To enable the digital zoom, refer to
DIGITAL ZOOM in Record/Manual Record menu.

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode.

3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the ENTER button.

4. Press the button as far as it can go.

5. Activate 2X digital zoom function by pressing the button
again.

 The 2X icon appears on the LCD monitor.
 To cancel digital zoom function, press the button.

6. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest
of the way down.

•You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2048 x1536 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the
resolution of 1024x768 pixels. When you play back the image recorded with digital zoom, the image size is
1024x768 pixels.

• The maximum zoom magnification is 2X for recording and 4X for viewing an image.

• Digital zoom cannot be used in the movie mode.

NOTE

2X

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Using the self-timer

The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the activation of the self-timer by pressing the shutter button,
the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly for 7 seconds and then blinking faster for the rest of 3 seconds.
With this design, you can get in the frame when taking group pictures.

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

2. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

3. Set the mode dial to the mode or the mode.

4. Press the button.
 The icon appears on the LCD monitor and status LCD.

5. Compose the picture.

6. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest
of the way down.
 The self-timer function is activated.

7. After the self-timer indicator blinks for 10 seconds, the camera takes a picture automatically.
 To cancel self-timer photography at any time, press the button again or press the shutter

button.

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

NOTE

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Using the macro mode

Use the macro mode to shoot a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects.

1. Turn the camera on sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode.

3. Press the button.
 The icon appears on the LCD monitor and the arrow

points to the macro icon on the status LCD.

4. Compose the picture.

5. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest
of the way down.
 To cancel macro photography at any time, press the

button again.

• When shooting a close-up of the subject, you can compose the picture by using the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor. However, composing the picture by using the viewfinder in macro mode may cause images composed
to be off-center due to the parallax phenomenon. We recommend that you use the LCD monitor instead to
compose the picture in this situation.

• After one shot is taken, the macro mode is turned to off.

NOTE

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Using the flash

The flash is designed to function automatically in dark places. You can take a picture with the suitable
flash setting according to the different conditions. If you change the flash setting, the camera will re­main in that setting even when the camera is turned off.

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode or the mode.

3. Press the button located on top of the camera repeatedly
until the arrow points to your desired flash mode.

4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest
of the way down.

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The camera provides 4 flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash and Flash
Off , which can be changed cyclically by pressing the flash button on top of the camera. The table
below tells you how to choose the appropriate flash mode while shooting.

Flash mode Description

[ ] Auto Flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient conditions.

Select this mode for general photography.

[ ] Red-eye Reduction The flash emits a pre-flash before the main flash flashes, which

causes the pupil in the human eye to close and eliminates red-eye
phenomenon. Select this mode when taking pictures of people and
animals in low-light conditions.

[ ] Forced Flash The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding brightness.

Select this mode for recording images in artificial light
(backlighting, fluorescent lighting, etc.).

[ ] Flash Off The flash does not fire. Select this mode when taking pictures at a

place where the flash photography is prohibited or under the situa­tion that the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to
have any effect.

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Taking pictures manually

You can take pictures by manually adjusting conditions such as white balance, EV compensation and
sharpness. For white balance, EV compensation or sharpness information, refer to WHITE BALANCE,
EV COMPENSATION or SHARPNESS in Manual Record menu.

To take pictures manually:

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode.

3. Press the button on top of the camera.

4. Move to WHITE BALANCE, EV COMPENSATION or SHARP­NESS by using the / button.

5. Change the settings by using the / button and then press
the ENTER button.

6. Compose the picture.

7. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it the rest
of the way down.

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In the mode, you can view, magnify, delete your images or play video clips back. This mode even
provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that
you want or play the images back one by one automatically.

Viewing images

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode.

3. Select the image that you want to view by using the /
button.

 To view the previous image, press the button.
 To view the next image, press the button.

• If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, “ NO IMAGES” message will
appear on the LCD monitor.

•You can also view your images on the TV screen. First connect one end of the video cable to the video out jack
of the camera. Then connect the other end to the video input socket of the TV. Turn the mode dial to the
mode and then turn the TV and camera on.

NOTE

PLAYBACK MODE

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Zooming images in and out

This mode allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image with 4X magnification
to check for small details.

1. Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on.

2. Select the image that you want to view by using the /
button.

3. Enlarge the image by pressing the button.
 Pressing the button once magnifies the image to 2X.

Pressing it again magnifies the image to 4X. When enlarg­ing the recorded image, you will see a red frame with a
red box inside. The red frame indicates the entire image,
while the red box shows the enlarged area.

4. To view the different portion of the enlarged image, press the

/ / / button.

5. To return to the regular display from 4X-enlarged status, press
the button twice.

•Pressing the button magnifies the image from 1X → 2X → 4X.

•Pressing the

button reduces the image from 4X → 2X → 1X.

NOTE

4X

Current position of enlargement

Entire image

Wide-angle button

(Zoom out button)

Telephoto button
(Zoom in button)

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Displaying thumbnail images

This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can
quickly search for the image that you want.

1. Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on.

2. Press the ENTER button once.
 The image information appears on the LCD monitor.

3. Press the ENTER button again.
 Nine thumbnail images show on the LCD monitor if the

image number reaches up to nine frames.

 To view a full-size image, press the ENTER button after

selecting it by using the / button.

• By pressing the ENTER button repeatedly, the image will show as follows.
Image only → Image and OSD (on-screen display) → Thumbnail image display

NOTE

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Slideshow display

Slideshow function enables you to play your images back in order automatically, which is ver y useful
and convenient for checking recorded images and for presentations.

1. Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on.

2. Press the button and move to SLIDE SHOW by using the
/ button.

3. Set the playback interval by using the / button and press

the ENTER button.
 The slideshow display starts. You can view the image dis-

played on the LCD monitor one by one with the interval
that you set.

 To stop the slideshow display, press the ENTER/ /

button.

•You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 2 sec. to 10 sec. For slide show interval, refer
to SLIDE SHOW in the Playback menu.

NOTE

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Deleting images

You can delete one image/video clip or all images/video clips at a time depending how long you press
the button.

To delete one image at a time:

1. Select the image/video clip you want to delete by using the
/ button. Press the button.

2. Select [YES], and then press the ENTER button. The next

image/video clip appears.
 If you want to cancel the deletion, select [NO].

3. Continue the deletion if necessary. If all images are deleted,

[  NO IMAGES] pops up. To exit, turn the mode dial to other
mode.

To delete all images at a time:

1. Press the button for over 1 second.

2. Select [YES] and press the ENTER button. The [  NO IMAGES] pops up. To exit, turn the mode

dial to other mode. If you select [NO] and press the ENTER button, the screen will return to the
mode.

•To delete the images or video clips stored in the internal memory, remember not to insert the memory card in the
camera. Otherwise, you will delete the images or video clips stored in the memory card.

NOTE

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MOVIE MODE

Recording video clips

The movie mode allows you to record video clips at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.

1. Turn the camera on by sliding the switch.

2. Turn the mode dial to the mode.
 The recordable movie time displays on the status LCD and

the LCD monitor.

3. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter
button.
 The elapsed time displays on the LCD monitor while re-

cording a video clip.

 To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

• In movie mode, resolution/quality, macro, self-timer, and digital room cannot be set or activated.

• In movie mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [OFF].

NOTE

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Viewing video clips

To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below.

1. Turn the mode dial to the mode with the camera powered on.

2. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the / button.

3. Press the shutter button to start.

 To pause playback at any time, press the shutter button again.
 To stop playback, press the button.

Pressing the shutter button or the button while playing back the video clip will change the status as
follows:

• The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clip back.

•To play the video clip back on the computer, we recommend that you use the “Quick Time Player”. This software
is free of charge, compatible for Mac and Windows-based computers and can be downloaded from the Web
site at www.apple.com. For Quick Time Player usage, please refer to its on-line help for more information.

NOTE

Movie

playblack

starts

Movie

playblack

pause

The first

screen of the

movie

Shutter

button

Shutter

button

Arrow down button

or time out

Arrow down button

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TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES
TO YOUR COMPUTER

You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the
Web. Before doing those things, you need to connect the camera to your computer by using the USB
cable and then transfer the images/video clips.

To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow the steps below.

Step 1: Installing the USB driver
Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer
Step 3: Downloading images/video clips

System requirements System requirements
(Windows) (Macintosh)

CPU Pentium 166 MHz processor or PowerPC G3/G4

higher
OS Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP OS 8.6 or later
Memory 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) 32MB RAM (64MB recommended)
Free Space on Hard Disk 128 MB hard disk space 128 MB hard disk space
Required Devices A CD-ROM drive, A CD-ROM drive,

An available USB port An available USB por t
Color Monitor Color monitor (800x600, 24-bit or Color monitor (800x600, 24-bit or

higher recommended) higher recommended)

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Step 1: Installing the USB driver on Windows computers

The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. Installing the USB driver on
computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary.

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD­ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “Install USB Driver”. Follow the on-screen instructions
to complete the installation. After the USB driver installation
is complete, restart your computer.

Installing the USB driver on Macintosh computers

For Mac OS 9.0 or higher users, the computer will automatically recognize the camera and load its own
USB drivers. Installing anything separately is not necessary. For Mac OS 8.6 users, however, you need
to install USB driver first.

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer “.

3. Select “Install Location” and click “Install”.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and restart your computer.

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Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port
on your computer.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connec­tor on the camera.

3. Turn the camera on.
 “PC” string appears on the status LCD.

4. Look for a new “removable disk” appearing in the “My Com­puter” window. Your recorded images/video clips will be in a
folder on this “removable disk”. (For Mac users, double-click
the “untitled” disk drive on the desktop.)

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Step 3: Downloading images

When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be one disk drive.
You can download images/video clips by coping them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a
Macintosh) to your hard drive or to another kind of disk.

Windows computers

Open the “removable disk”, select the images that you want, and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit”
menu. Then, open the destination location and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu.

Macintosh computers

Open the “untitled” disk window and the hard disk or the destination location. Then drag and drop from
the former to the latter.

• It is recommended that you use the AC power adapter as a power supply for the camera while transferring
images/video clips from the camera to you computer since camera power maybe cut off unexpectedly resulting
from no battery power left.

NOTE

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INSTALLING MGI PHOTOSUITE

MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite, you can breezily retouch,
compose and organize your images in just seconds. It contains a variety of templates, such as photo
frames, birthday cards, calendars and other fun stuffs. Get your images ready and go explore this
amazing program.

To install MGI PhotoSuite:

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD­ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “Install MGI PhotoSuite”. Follow the on-screen instruc­tions to complete the installation.

•To use MGI PhotoSuite to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to the on-line help of this software
as a guide.

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

NOTE

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INSTALLING MGI PHOTOVISTA

MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360o panoramic images in a
snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic
environment. PhotoVista’s power ful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its
intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes.

To install MGI PhotoVista:

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD­ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “Install MGI PhotoVista”. Follow the on-screen instruc­tions to complete the installation.

•To use MGI PhotoVista to create spectacular 360o panoramic images, please refer to the on-line help of this
software as a guide.

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

NOTE

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INSTALLING ACROBAT READER

The supplied CD-ROM contains the user’s manual in PDF format, which can only be read if you have
Acrobat Reader installed in your computer. With Acrobat Reader installed, you’ll find that you can read
the user’s manual just as it original looks.

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD­ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “Install Acrobat Reader”. Follow the on-screen instruc­tions to complete the installation.

For Mac users:

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Select and double-click “Acrobat Reader”.

3. Select and double-click the language that you want.

4. Double-click “Reader Installer”.

5. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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USING THE USER’S MANUAL

The user’s manual contained in the supplied CD-ROM is a comprehensive instruction document that
guides users to easily operate the camera. It also gives you the reference in case your paper manual is
missing. The only requirement for using it is that you have to install the Acrobat Reader first in your
computer. After this step, you will be able to view or print this electronic document.

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD­ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “Install User’s Manual”. Follow the on-screen instruc­tions to complete the installation.

For Mac users:

1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.

2. Select and double-click “Manual”.

3. Select and double-click the language that you want.

4. Drag and drop the PDF file from the current location to the destination location.
View the user’s manual by opening it.

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Record menu

You can use the record menu to change LCD brightness, enable quick view and digital zoom functions
in the mode. To do this, press the button on top of the camera. And then scroll through the
options by using the / button.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. Press t h e
ENTER button, the LCD brightness bar appears. Press the /

button to brighten the LCD monitor while press the / but-

ton to darken the LCD monitor. And then press the ENTER button.

QUICKVIEW

By enabling quick view, you can temporarily view the image on
the LCD monitor as soon as you take a picture. After a tempo­rarily preview, the camera returns to the mode automatically.
To enable quick view, select [ON] by pressing / button and
then press the ENTER button.

MENU OPTIONS

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DIGITAL ZOOM

You can take digital zoom shots by activating the digital zoom function. Use the / button to enable
this option if necessary. And then press the ENTER button.

EXIT

This option exits the manual record menu and then returns to the mode. Press the ENTER button to
exit. You can also press the button again to exit.

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Manual record menu

Apart from the options that you can configure in the record menu, you can determine the conditions
such as white balance, EV compensation or sharpness in the manual record menu. Press the button
in the mode and then scroll through the options by using the / button.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Refer to LCD BRIGHTNESS in Record menu.

QUICKVIEW

Refer to QUICKVIEW in Record menu.

DIGITAL ZOOM

Refer to DIGITAL ZOOM in Record menu.

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WHITE BALANCE

The image appears different under different color of lighting. Human eyes can solve this problem. But
for camera, you need to make adjustments. Normally , the camera adjusts the white balance automatically.
However, if the image appears in strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance
setting. Use the / button to select the appropriate white balance and then press the ENTER button.

[AUTO] :automatically adjusting the white balance
[SUN] :for recording outdoors on a bright day
[SHADE] :for recording under cloudy and shady sky
[FLUORESCENT] :for recording under fluorescent lighting
[TUNGSTEN] :for recording under tungsten lighting

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EV COMPENSATION

When the subject is too dark or too bright, the camera adjusts the brightness to make the subject
becomes brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of the camera is
ranged from -1.8EV to +1.8EV. Use the / button to select the EV compensation that you want and
then press the ENTER button.

Effective Subjects and Set Values
Positive (+) Compensation

 Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper)
 Backlight portraits
 Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects
 Shots made up predominantly of sky

Negative (-) Compensation

 Spotlight subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds
 Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper)
 Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage

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SHARPNESS

This option sets the level of image sharpness. Use the / button to select the sharpness mode that
you want and then press the ENTER button.
[NORMAL] :leave the image detail as captured
[SOFT] :soften the edge of the image detail for the special effects
[HARD] :sharpen the edge of the image detail

EXIT

This option exits the manual record menu and then returns to the mode. Press the ENTER button
to exit. You can also press the button again to exit.

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Playback menu

You can use the playback menu to automatically display your images one by one or configure DPOF
setting, etc. To do this, press the button in the mode and then move through the options that you
want to configure by using the / button.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

Refer to LCD BRIGHTNESS in Record menu.

SLIDE SHOW

This option can automatically display one image at a time in or­der with the delay time that you select. Use the / button to
select the delay time that you want and then press the ENTER
button.

[2 sec], [4 sec], [6 sec], [8 sec], [10 sec]

COPY TO CARD

This option allows you to copy your images from the camera’s
internal memory to an external SD memor y card. However, you
can only do this with the SD memory card installed and internal
memory containing images. Use the / button to select [YES]
if necessary and then press the ENTER button.

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DPOF

DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information
on your memory card. You can select the pictures to be printed and how many prints to make by using
the DPOF menu on the camera and insert the memory card to the card-compatible printer. When the
printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified
images.
To do the DPOF setting, first press the ENTER button to enter the DPOF sub-menu. Use the / arrow
button to set the values for each field and then press the ENTER button. (To move to the next field after
the first field is set, press the button.)

[PRINT QUANTITY] : you can select image quantity from 1~9
[PRINT SIZE] : you can select your preferred image size (standard, 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10)
[PRINT INDEX] : allows you to print the images in index format
[PRINT ENABLE] : If you select ENABLE, the camera saves the DPOF settings. If DISABLE is

selected, all the settings will be erased.

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DPOF shortcut

You can use the shutter button to quickly do the DPOF setting. Follow the steps below:

1. Turn the mode dial to the mode.

2. Press the shutter button to toggle the DPOF print tag setting for the specified image.

NOTE

EXIT

This option exits the playback menu and then returns to the mode. Press the ENTER button to exit.
You can also press the button again to exit.

• When using the shutter button to enable the DPOF setting, the default setting is size=standard, and quantity=1.

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Movie menu

To change movie menu setting, press the button in the mode and move to the option you want to
set by using the / button.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD monitor. Refer to
LCD BRIGHTNESS in Record menu for detailed information.

EXIT

This option exits the movie menu and then returns to the mode.
Press the ENTER button to exit. You can also press the but­ton again to exit.

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Setup menu

You can select your preferences on the camera settings in the mode. Switch the mode dial to
the mode and then move to the option that you want to configure by using the / button.

DATE/TIME

Press the ENTER button to enter the DATE/TIME sub-menu. And
then refer to SETTING THE DATE AND TIME to do the setting.
When removing the batteries or AC power adapter from the
camera, the date and time may return to the default setting. If this
happens, reset the date and time when using the camera.

[YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [TIME]

LANGUAGE

This option allows you to select the language displayed on the
LCD monitor. Press the ENTER button to enter the LANGUAGE
sub-menu. And then select the language that you want by using
the / button and press the ENTER button.

[ENGLISH], [Français], [Deutsch], [Español], [Italiano], [ ],
[ ], [ ]

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SOUND

Camera sounds each time you press the camera button if this function is enabled. Select [ON] or [OFF]
by using the / button and then press the ENTER button.

FORMAT MEDIA

This function formats the internal memory or the exter nal memory card and erases all images stored on
either of them. If you select [YES] with the / button and press the ENTER button, the FORMAT
MEDIA message appears on the LCD monitor. When you select [YES] and press the ENTER button
again, a progress bar displays, showing the progress of the format.

VIDEO MODE

This option allows you to view your images on a TV. Connect the camera to your TV via the video cable
connection first. Then select the video output format by using the / button and press the ENTER
button.
[NTSC] :select this format when located in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea, Taiwan, Central

America, Mexico, etc.

[PAL] :select this format when located in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China, Denmark, Finland,

Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait, Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain,
Sweden, Switzerland, Thailand, Norway, etc.

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AUTO POWER OFF

In case no buttons or switches are pressed for a certain period of time while powered on, the camera
stays idle or turns off automatically to conserve power after the inactivity period as mentioned below.

Inactivity period Inactivity period Camera status

(batteries) (AC power adapter)

90 seconds 90 seconds Stay idle

3 minutes 30 minutes shut off

To activate the camera again while stayed idle, press any button or switch the mode dial. If the camera
is shut off automatically, you need to turn the camera on again by pressing the button. The table
above shows the default settings of auto power off. You can change the setting by using the /
button and then press the ENTER button.

[3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min]

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RESET TO DEFAULT

If you want to restore all settings to their original status, select [YES] by using the / button if neces­sary and then press the ENTER button.

The following table shows the default setting for each item.

Item Description

Image resolution 2048X1536 pixels
Image quality Fine

Flash Auto
Quick view Off
White balance Auto
EV compensation 0.0
Slide show delay 4 seconds
Auto power off Battery: 3 minutes

AC power adapter: 30 minutes
Sound On
Digital zoom Off

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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES

USB Cable

Computer

Computer

TV

PCMCIA Adapter

VIDEO Cable

SD Memory Card

Printer

SD Card Reader

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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

Item Description

Sensor Approx. 3.3 megapixels (effective pixels: approx. 3.236 megapixels)

1/2.51" CCD
Color depth 24 bits (8 bits x 3 colors)
Resolution 2048x1536 pixels

1024x768 pixels
LCD 1.5" color TFT LCD
Self-timer 10 seconds delay
Shutter speed 1/2~1/800 second
Zoom 3 x optical zoom, 2 x digital zoom
Capture modes Still photographs or video recording
Memory type 16 MB inter nal memory

SD memory card (optional) (up to 256MB capacity)
Memory capacity Storage for a 8MB SD memory card at 2048x1536 pixels:

Super: 9 images; Fine: 14 images; Normal: 18 images
Flash settings Auto Flash, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Flash Off
Flash effective range 0.6m~2.4m
Lens Auto focus zoom lens

- f: 6.2~18.6mm

- Focal range:Standard — 0.4m~infinity;
Macro — 0.1m

- Aperture ratio: F2.9/F6.9 (W), F3.02/F6.9 (T)

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Item Description

Exposure compensation Auto;

Manual: -1.8 ~ +1.8EV (0.3EV step)

White balance Auto;

Manual: Sun, Shade, Fluorescent, Tungsten
Compressed format JPEG, MOV
Standards JPEG, EXIF 2.1, DCF, MOV
Language supported English, French, German, Spanish, Italian,

Japanese, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Interface DC IN jack, USB connector, VIDEO OUT jack (NTSC or PAL)
Operating environment Operation: 5oC~40oC, 30~80% humidity

Storage: -20oC~60oC, 10~70% humidity
Power AA x 4 (Alkaline or Ni-MH); AC power adapter(optional)
Tripod socket Yes
Dimensions 105 x 67 x 47 mm (W x H x D)(without protruding parts)
Weight About 200g (without batteries and the SD memory card)

* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.