YAKUMO Mega-Image 57x Handook Manual

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Manual

Yakumo Mega-Image 57x

Digitalkamera

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Contents

Read First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Unpack the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10

Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11

Chapter 1 : Getting Started. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13

Set Up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Attaching the Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Inserting the Batteries & the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17

Using the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Tur ning on Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Selecting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Setting the Date and Time. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Chapter 2 : Taking Pictures & Recording Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . 22

Using the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Changing the Contents on the LCD Monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24

Using Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Taking Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Using Focus Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using Scene Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Using Still Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Taking a Series of Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Setting Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

Using Self-timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Using Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Recording Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Contents

Using the Capture Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Setting Image Size. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36

Setting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Setting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Setting Exposure Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Setting Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting Focus Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Setting Exposure Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

Setting Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42

Setting Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Adjusting Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Setting Style . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Using Playback. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47

Using Index Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Activating Digital Enlargement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Using the Playback Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50

Recording Audio Clips for Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Displaying a Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52

Deleting All Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Setting DPOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Rotating the Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

Folder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56

Protecting Pictures and Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57

Copying the Images & Video Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58

Moving the Images & Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

Selecting Your Start-up Screen Photo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

Chapter 4: Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

Mac OS Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63

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Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Installing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64

Installing the Application (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66

Installing the Application (Macintosh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68

Using the Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

Digital Image. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72

PhotoImpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73

VideoImpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74

Chapter 5: Uploading, Printing, and Displaying Images . . . . . . . 76

Uploading to a Computer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76

Printing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77

Displaying images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 78

Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Using the Set Up Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79

Setting Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80

Setting Camera Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81

Setting TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82

Setting LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83

Formatting the Memory Card/ Built-in Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84

Customizing Your Start-up Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85

Setting the Start-up Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86

Resetting Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87

Trouble Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88

Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90

Please read before using the camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93

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Read First

Before using the camera, please make sure that you read and understand all
the following safety precautions. Always ensure that the camera is operated
correctly. The safety precautions will instruct you in the safe and correct
operation of the camera and its accessories, preventing injuries or damage to
yourself, other persons and equipment.
In the following pages, the term "equipment" refers mainly to the camera
and its power supply accessories.

WARNINGS

To prevent possible injury, please observe the following warnings when using
this product.

• Do not aim the viewfinder at the sun or other intense light.
Aiming at the sun through the viewfinder could injure your eyesight.

• Do not use the flash too close to eyes
Using the flash too close to your subject’s eyes can injure the eyesight.
Especially, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when
you use the flash.

• Do not place camera strap around neck
The strap could result in suffocation when accidentally wound around neck.

• Do not open or disassemble
Disassembling the equipment may cause high-voltage electrical shock.
Interior inspections, modifications and repairs should be conducted by quali­fied service staff. Please take the product to an authorized service center for
inspection.

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• Turn off immediately when malfunction
If you notice unusual smell or smoke coming from the equipment, please
unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery immediately. Proceed swiftly
with caution to avoid burns. Take the equipment to an authorized service
center for inspection.

• Unplug the adaptor when the camera is not in use
If you use the adaptor as the power source, unplug the adaptor when the
camera is not in use to prevent fire and other dangers. Continuous use over
a long time may lead to overheating, deformation and fire.

Battery

Observe the following instruction when handling battery used in this product.
Improper use of battery may lead to leakage or explosion.

• Recharge only Ni-Mh or Ni-Cd AA rechargeable batteries. Recharging
batteries that are not rechargeable may leads to leakage or explosion.

• Check battery polarity before inserting. Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backward.

• Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery.

• Do not expose battery to fire or excessive heat.

• Do not immerse or contact with water or other liquids.

• Stop using the battery immediately if noticing any deformation or changes
in color.

• Do not put the batteries along with metal objects such as coins, keys or hair­pins in your pocket.

• Keep battery out of the reach of children. Seek medical attention right away
if a child swallows a battery.

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Read First

CAUTIONS

Observe and exercise the following cautions to avoid damage and keeping
your camera in an optimum working status.

• Keep Dry
This camera is not waterproof, and may malfunction when immersed in
water, or any liquids to enter the interior of the camera

• Away from Moisture, Salt or Dust

Wipe off salt or dust with a slightly dampened soft cloth after using your

camera at the beach or seaside, then, dry your camera thoroughly.

• Away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Never put the camera too close to any equipment producing strong electro­magnetic fields, such as electric motor. Strong electromagnetic fields could
lead to camera malfunctions or interfere the data recording.

• Avoid Intense Heat
Do not use or store the equipment under sunlight or high temperatures.
Such exposure could lead to the leakage of the batteries or deformation of
the casing.

• Avoid rapid temperature change

Rapidly moving the equipment between hot and cold temperatures may

form water droplets on its exterior and interior. To prevent the condensa­tion, place the equipment in its carry case or a plastic bag before exposing it
to a rapid temperature change.

• Do not drop

Strong shock or vibration of dropping could cause malfunction. Keep the

strap around your wrist when carrying the camera.

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• Do not unplug or remove the battery when the processing data
When images data are being recorded or deleted from memory cards, cut­ting off power could result in data loss or damage the internal circuitry or
memory.

• Carefully handle the lens and all moving parts
Be careful not to apply too much force to the lens, memory card, battery or
the jack cover. These parts are not design to take extra force than regular
use.

• Battery
In low temperature circumstances, the battery’s capacity may decrease sig­nificantly due to the inactive chemical reaction. When taking pictures in cold
weather, keep a warm backup battery on hand.
Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them with a dry, clean cloth
or use an eraser to remove the stain.

• Memory cards
Turn off the power before inserting or removing the memory card.
Otherwise, the memory card could become unstable.
Memory cards may getting hot during use, remove memory card from the
camera with care.

This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the require­ments of the EU (European Union) concerning interference causing
equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité Européenne
(European Conformity).

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 recieved,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.

This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Do not remove the ferrite cores form the cables.

FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE

Digital Camera
Yakumo Mega-Image 57x
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

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Unpack the Camera

Yakumo Mega-Image 57x
2 x AA rechargeable batteries
Pouch
Strap
Video cable
USB cable
Manual
CD with driver and application software
Charger
Warranty card

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1

Insert 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable
batteries. See page 17.

2

Insert a SD card. See page 17.

3

Turn on the camera. See page 19.

4

Rotate the mode dial to and frame your
subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor.

Quick Start

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Quick Start

5

Slightly press the shutter release button half­way down and hold it to set the focus and
exposure.

6

Press the shutter release button all the way
down to take the picture.

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Chapter 1
Getting Started

Camera Parts

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Set Up Mode

Movie Mode

Playback Mode

Still Mode

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Camera Parts

Green Indicator

On

On

Blinking

------

On

Red Indicator

------

Blinking

------

Blinking

On

Status

• The camera works normally.

• AE, AF success.

• AE, AF fail.
The camera is busy (process
recording, loading) and can­not be operated.

• Warnings.

• Flash charging.

• Errors such as failure in
operation.

• AE, AF processing.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

Set Up

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Attaching the Wrist Strap

1

Insert the small loop of the wrist strap into
the strap mount, and then insert the long
loop of the wrist strap into the small loop of
the strap.

2

Tighten the wrist strap to the strap mount.

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Set Up

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Inserting the Battery & the Memory Card

1

Put the camera upside down with the front
of the camera facing you.

2

Open the battery / memory card door by
pushing it upwards.

3

Insert 2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable
batteries.

4

Inserting a SD card and make sure it is in
place.

5

Close the battery/ memory card door by
pushing it downwards.

Note 1: To save the battery power, use the

viewfinder, instead of the LCD monitor to
take the picture. Besides, you can also
activate the power saving function. See
page 80.

Note 2: Be sure to close the battery/ memory

card door firmly, or you can't turn on the
camera.

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Using the AC Adaptor (optional)

When reviewing pictures or operating the camera indoors, you can use the AC
adaptor as the power source to save the battery power.

Chapter 1: Getting Started

1

Connect the AC adaptor connector to the
AC adaptor terminal of the camera.

2

Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to
the electrical outlet.

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Set Up

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Turning on Power

Press the "Power" button to turn the camera on.

Note: To turn off the camera, press the power button again.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started

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Selecting the Language

1

Rotate the mode dial to "Set up".

2

Scroll through the menu by using on
the four-way key and move to "Language".

Enter the submenu by pressing on the
four-way key.

3

Select the language you need and then press
"OK" to confirm the setting.

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Setting the Date and Time

Set the date and time so that they appear correctly when you’re reviewing the
images with your camera.

Set Up

1

Rotate the mode dial to "Set up".

2

Scroll through the menu by using on
the four-way key and move to "Date/Time".

Enter the submenu by pressing on the
four-way key.

3

Move to the item you want to adjust by

using on the four-way key, and adjust
the value of the item by pressing on
the four-way key.

4

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Note: Date and time do not appear when you

print your pictures.

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Chapter 2
Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips

Using the LCD Display

When you turn the camera on, the LCD monitor turns on automatically. With
the LCD monitor, you can frame images that you want to take or record as
video clips. You can also view the menus of each mode. The following figure
gives you the information of the icons appearing on the LCD monitor.

Note : You may not see the LCD display clearly when using the LCD monitor

under intense light, such as sunlight. You can adjust the LCD
brightness to improve the situation. See page 83.

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Using the LCD Display

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Still Mode

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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips

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Changing the Contents on the LCD Monitor

Press button in , or mode to change the status of the indicators on

the LCD monitor in the following order:

Indicators On Indicators Off LCD Monitor Off

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Movie Mode

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Using Zoom

Using Zoom

This camera provides you with 3x optical zoom and 2x digital zoom.

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Optical Zoom

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Digital Zoom

1

Press "W/T" buttons to zoom out and zoom
in.

2

You can see the zoom in/ out indicator and
the ratio (from 1.0 ~ 3.0) on the LCD
monitor.

1

Press "Tele" button to it's maximum (3x).

2

Press "Tele" button again to activate digital
zoom function.

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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips

Taking Still Pictures

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Using Auto Focus

Press the shutter release button halfway down to set the focus and exposure.
The camera will automatically focus on the subject in the center of the frame.

1

Frame your subject with the viewfinder or
the LCD monitor. Slightly press the shutter
release button halfway down and hold it to
set the focus and exposure.

2

Press the shutter release button all the way
down to take the picture.

Note:
Auto focus might fail in some circumstance:
* When you shoot behind a sheet of glass
* When you shoot subjects that have low

contrast in color ( ex: sky, white walls and so
on)

* When there's a long distance between two

subjects in the same frame ( the camera might
be misled to focus on the wrong subject )

* When there's horizontal lines in the frame

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Taking Still Pictures

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Using Focus Lock

If your subject is not in the center of the frame, the picture may be out of
focus when you press the shutter release button halfway down. Focus lock
allows you to focus on an off-center subject.

1

Frame your subjects in the center of the
frame with the viewfinder or the LCD moni­tor. Slightly press the shutter release button
halfway down and hold it to set the focus
and exposure.

2

Keep pressing the shutter release button
halfway down and recompose your picture.

3

Press the shutter release button all the way
down to take the picture.

Note : Different colors of focus brackets stand for

different focus condition.
*Yellow: in the process of AE & AF
*Green: AE & AF success
*Red: AE & AF fail

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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips

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Using Scene Modes

According to different shooting situations, the camera provides you with four

scene modes. Select a scene mode by using " " button and the camera
adjusts the settings to suit the situation.

Mode

Sports

Macro

Portrait

Landscape

Function

Used for capturing the subject that is in motion.
Used for shooting close-up pictures and getting
the detail and sharpness of the subject.
Used for shooting portraits.
Used for getting the detail outline of land­scapes.

Note : The default flash mode is "Off" in macro and landscape, but you can

still switch to other flash modes by using on the four-way key.

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Using Still Mode

Still mode allows you to take still pictures.

Taking Still Pictures

1

Rotate the mode dial to "Still Mode".

2

Frame your subjects with the viewfinder or
the LCD monitor by moving the camera or
using W/T buttons.

3

Slightly press the shutter release button half­way down and hold it to set the focus and
exposure.

4

Press the shutter release button all the way
down and take the picture.

Note: When appears on the LCD monitor, we

recommend you use a tripod to avoid
taking blurry pictures caused by hand
shake.

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Taking a Series of Pictures

When the drive mode sets to "Single", you can capture a single picture each
time you press the shutter release button all the way down. If you want to
shoot images of sporting events, you can activate "Burst" to gain a series of
pictures.

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips

1

In mode, press on the four-way key to

select Burst.

2

After setting the focus and exposure, press
the shutter release button all the way down
and hold it to capture continuous pictures.
The number of pictures you can take
depends on the image size.

Note : The default flash mode in “Burst” is

"Off".

Image Size

2560 x 1920

2048 x 1536

1280 x 960

640 x 480

Number of Pictures

2

2

8

8

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Taking Still Pictures

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Setting Exposure Compensation

In some difficult lighting condition, the automatic exposure may be misled into
giving the wrong readings. Exposure compensation allows you to adjust the
exposure value and correctly expose your pictures.

1

In or mode, press . Select "EV" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Use on the four-way key to adjust the
exposure value (from -2.0 ~ +2.0).

Note 1: You can use on the four-way key

directly in still mode to adjust the expo­sure value without entering the capture
menu when the focus mode sets to
"Auto Focus".

Note 2: EV setting goes back to default (0.0 EV)

after you turn off the camera.

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Using Self-timer

Self-timer function allows you to take pictures 3 or10 sec after you press the
shutter release button all the way down. When you want to include yourself
into the picture, but find no one to shoot the picture for you, you can use this
convenient function. We recommend you use a tripod or place the camera on
a steady surface when using self-timer.

Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips

1

Press on the four-way key until you see

or appearing on the LCD monitor.

2

After locking the focus and pressing the
shutter release button all the way down, the
self-timer lamp blinks slowly first and then
quickly for 3 or 10 sec.

3

The camera takes the picture automatically.

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Taking Still Pictures

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Using Built-in Flash

When taking pictures in difficult lighting condition, you may need the flash to
get correct exposure. The camera provides you with five built-in flash modes.

Switch among the flash modes in still mode by using on the four-way key.

Mode

Auto Flash

Auto Flash with

Red-eye Reduction

Fill in Flash

Slow Sync

Flash Off

Function

Speedlight fires automatically when the subject

is dark.

Reduces the "red-eye" effect results from the

flash.

Speedlight fires whenever you take a shot,

regardless of the lighting condition.

Speedlight fires with slow shutter speed to get

natural exposure.

Flash is turned off.

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Chapter 2: Taking Pictures and Recording Video Clips

Recording Video Clips

Movie mode allows you to record video clips.

1

Rotate the mode dial to .

2

Frame your subjects by using "W/T".

3

Slightly press the shutter release button half
way down and hold it to set the focus and
exposure the focus.

4

Press the shutter release button all the way
down to start recording.

5

Press the shutter release button again to stop
recording.

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Using the Capture Menu

Using the Capture Menu

Options in the capture menu allow you to adjust settings for picture taking.

1

Rotate the mode dial to , or .

2

Press "Menu" button to enter the
capture menu.

3

Scroll through the menu and the submenu
by using on the four-way key .

4

Press on the four-way key to enter the
submenu.

5

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Note: Drive mode and EV settings, please see

page 30, 31.

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1

In the capture menu, select "Image Size"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "2560 x 1920", "2048 x 1536",
"1280 x 960" or "640 x 480".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

.

Setting Image Size (Resolution) [ only]

In this function, you can choose in which image size (the number of pixels) that
you want your pictures stored in the memory card. This camera provides you
with four kinds of image size. You can gain detailed images with high resolu­tions; the file size will be large, and vice versa.

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Using the Capture Menu

1

In the capture menu, select "Quality" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Best", "Fine", or "Normal".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

.

Setting Image Quality

In order to reduce the size of the image for more storage of pictures in the
memory card, images are compressed. However, compression leads to the loss
of image quality. In other words, the less you compress the image, the better
the image quality, and the fewer pictures you can store in the memory card.

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Setting White Balance

WB allows you to correct color shifts result from different lighting conditions
when taking pictures.

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1

In the capture menu, select "White Balance"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Auto", "Daylight", "Fluorescent",
"Tungsten" , "Cloudy"or "Manual Preset".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Mode

Auto

Daylight

Fluorescent

Tungsten

Cloudy

Manual Preset

Function

The camera will automatically adjust the setting according
to the lighting condition.
Setting for shooting in sunny or cloudy condition.
Setting for shooting in fluorescent condition
Setting for shooting in incandescent or halogen condi­tion.
Setting for shooting in overcast condition.
Adjust white balance manually by using on the four­way key. Also, you can adjust white balance manually
without entering the still mode menu. In still mode, press
"OK" button and then use to adjust the value.

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Using the Capture Menu

1

In the capture menu, select "Exposure Area"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Full Area","Central" or "Spot".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

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Setting Exposure Area

This camera provides you with three exposure-metering modes to gain proper
exposure.

Mode

Full Area

Central

Spot

Function

Meters the EV from the whole picture area. You can use
this mode in most cases.
Measures the EV from the large area in the center of the
whole picture area. You can use this mode in most cases.
Meters the EV from a circular area (about in 3-5mm) in
the middle of the LCD monitor. Use this mode to shoot
pictures with a specific exposure area.

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Setting Focus Area [ only ]

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1

In the capture menu, select "Focus Area"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Central" or "Spot".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

.

Setting Focus Mode

1

In the capture menu, select "Focus Mode"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Auto Focus" or "Manual Focus".
Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

3

When using manual focus, press on
the four-way key to adjust the focus.

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Setting Exposure Mode [ only ]

1

In the capture menu, select "Exposure

Mode" and then press on the four-way
key.

2

Select "Program AE", "Aperture Priority" or
"Shutter Priority".

Mode

Program AE

Aperture Priority

(Flash Mode: or

)

Shutter Priority

(Flash Mode: or

)

Function

The camera sets exposure automatically
You set the aperture value
(F2.7~F6.7) and the camera sets
the shutter speed automatically.
Adjust the aperture value in the
submenu by using on the
four-way key.
You set the shutter speed (2sec
~ 1/2000sec) and the camera
sets the aperture value auto­matically. Adjust the shutter
speed in the submenu by using

on the four-way key.

Note : The value on the LCD monitor becomes yellow when the picture is

overexposed and becomes red when it is underexposed.

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Setting Sensitivity

ISO value affects the camera’s sensitivity to light. The default ISO setting is
"Auto", but you can also adjust the setting manually. Use low ISO value in
bright condition, and high ISO value when light is insufficient.

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1

In the capture menu, select "ISO" and then

press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Auto", "200", or "400".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Note 1: High ISO value may lead to noise in the

picture.

Note 2: ISO speed resets to default "Auto" after

you turn off the camera.

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Setting Sharpness

Adjusting settings of sharpness allows you to emphasize or soften the edge of
the image.

Using the Capture Menu

1

In the capture menu, select "Sharpness" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Soft", "Normal", or "Hard".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Mode

Soft

Normal

Hard

Function

Softens the outline. If you want your subjects (such as
people) to have a soft outline, we recommend that you
use this mode.
Suitable for ordinary shots.
Emphasizes the outline. If you want your subjects (such as
buildings) to have a clear and sharp outline, we suggest
that you use this mode.

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Adjusting Saturation

Saturation is the intensity and purity of color. This option allows you to adjust
the saturation of the image.

1

In the capture menu, select "Saturation"and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "More", "Normal" or "Less".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

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Using the Capture Menu

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Setting Style

This mode allows you to have special effect on the pictures or the video clips.

1

In the capture menu, select "Style" and then

press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Normal", "Sepia", or "Black &
White".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Mode

Normal

Sepia

Black & White

Function

No special effect.
Makes the pictures look like ancient ones.

(reddish -brown)

Produces black & white photos.

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Chapter 3
Reviewing Images and Video Clips

Using the LCD Display

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Using playback

Using Playback

Playback mode allows you to review the still images and video clips.

1

Rotate the mode dial to "Playback" mode.

2

The last still picture you take and the
information of that picture appear on the
LCD monitor.

3

Use on the four-way key to move
forth and back through the still pictures.

4

Use on the four-way key to start/ pause
playing video clips.

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Using Index Display

By using the function of index display, you can view at most six still pictures at a
time.

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1

Press " Wide" button and switch single
display to index display.

2

Use on the four-way key to highlight
single picture and on the four-way key
to move to the previous or the next three
pictures.

3

Press "OK" to return to single playback.

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Activating Digital Enlargement

The function of digital enlargement allows you to magnify a still image. The
maximum enlargement ratio is according to the image size.

Using playback

1

Press "Tele" button in single display and
then navigate the enlarged image by using
the four-way key.

2

Press "Wide" button to return to the original
image size step by step.

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Using the Playback Menu

1

Rotate the mode dial to .

2

Press "Menu" button.

3

Scroll through the menu and the submenu
by using on the four-way key.

4

Press on the four-way key to enter the
submenu.

5

After finishing the setting, press "Menu"
button again to exit.

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Recording Audio Clips for Still Images

You can record an audio memo for each still picture.

1

First, select one picture that you want to add
an audio clip to. In the playback menu, select

"Memo" and then press on the four­way key.

2

To record an audio memo, select "Record".
In the submenu, press the four-way key
to start/stop recording.

3

To play an audio memo, select "Play" and

then press on the four-way key. In the
submenu, press on the four-way key to
pause/start and press "OK" to stop playing.

4

To delete a memo, select "Delete".

Note : You can also record audio memos in play-

back mode by directly using (recording
memos) and (play/pause memos) on the
four-way key without entering the menu.

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Displaying a Slide Show

When reviewing still pictures, you can adjust some settings here and the camera
automatically displays the pictures one by one on the LCD monitor.

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips

1

In the playback menu, select "Slide Show"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Start", "Interval", "Direction" or
"Repeat".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Mode

Start

Interval

Direction

Repeat

Function

Begins the display. During the slide show, press on the
four-way key to pause/replay.
Adjusts the interval (3sec~30sec) between each picture
during the display.
Decides in which direction ("Forward" or "Backward") to
display the pictures.
Repeat playing the slide show.

Note: During the slide show, press or "OK" to stop it.

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Using the Playback Menu

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Deleting All Pictures

This function allows you to delete all of the still pictures and video clips.

1

In the playback menu, select "Delete All"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "No" or "Yes".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Note 1: To delete a single picture, choose the one

you want to delete and then press .
Choose "Yes" or "No" and then press
"OK".

Note 2: If the file is under protection, you have to

remove the protection first and then
delete it. See page 57.

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Setting DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

DPOF allows you to set the print order format of still images.

Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips

1

In the playback menu, press "DPOF" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

To decide which picture to print and the
number of copies, select "Standard"and
then press

"OK"

.

3

Use on the four-way key to select the
pictures and on the four-way key to
adjust the numbers of copies.

4

To print index of pictures, select "Index".

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Using the Playback Menu

5

To cancel all of the settings for printing,
select "Delete".

1

In the playback menu, select "Rotate" and

then press on the four-way key to rotate
the image.

2

Press "OK" to rotate the image again or
"Menu" button to return to the playback
menu.

Note : Use this function only in the single playback

mode.

.

Rotating the Images

This option in the playback menu allows you to rotate the images. Each time
you press "OK", the image rotates 90˚ clockwise.

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Folder

You can view pictures in different folders of the memory card. The camera cre­ates a new folder when the file number is over 9999.

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1

In the playback menu, select "Folder" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Choose among the folders and select the
one that you would like to view.

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

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Protecting Pictures and Video Clips

Protect function prevents the pictures and video clips from modifying and
deleting.

1

In the playback menu, select "Protect" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Set One", "Remove One", "Set All"
or "Remove All".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Note 1: appears on the LCD monitor when you

protect the picture.

Note 2: All of the images, including the protected

ones, are deleted when you format the
memory card.

Mode

Set One
Remove One
Set All
Remove All

Function

Protects the current picture you’re viewing.
Cancels the protection of the picture.
Protects all the pictures.
Cancels all the protection.

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Copying the Images & Video Clips

1

In the playback menu, select "Copy" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Internal to Card" or "Card to

Internal" and then press on the four-way
key.

3

Choose "Select".

4

And then select the pictures you want to
copy by pressing "OK". (Press "OK" again to
cancel the selection. ) Press "Menu" button
to continue.

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5

Or select "All On" to copy all of the images

and then press on the four-way key.

6

Select "Start" or "Cancel".

Mode

Internal to Card

Card to Internal

Function

Copy the data in the internal flash memory and then save
it in the memory card.
Copy the data in the memory card and then save it in the
internal flash memory.

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Move the Images & Video Clips

1

In the playback menu, select "Move" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Internal to Card" or "Card to

Internal", and then press on the four-way
key.

3

Choose "Select".

4

And then select the pictures you want to
move by pressing "OK". (Press "OK" again
to cancel the selection. ) Press "Menu"
button to continue.

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Using the Playback Menu

5

Or select "All On" to move all of the images

and then press on the four-way key.

6

Select "Start" or "Cancel".

Mode

Internal to Card

Card to Internal

Function

Transfer the data from the internal flash memory to the
memory card.
Transfer the data from the memory card to the internal
flash memory.

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Selecting Your Start-up Screen Photo

Choose one picture you take to be your user define start-up screen.

1

Select a picture in playback mode first.

2

In the playback menu, select “Start-up

Screen” and then press on the four-way
key.

3

Select “No” or “Yes”.

4

Press “OK” to confirm the setting.

Note : Use this function only in the single playback

mode.

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Chapter 4
Installing the Software

The software CD supplied with the camera includes the driver and the applica­tion (Digital Image, PhotoImpression, and VideoImpression). The application
allows you to upload the images from the camera, view them, print them, and
e-mail them. So please install the software before you connect the camera to
the computer.

Windows System Requirements

• Windows 2000, and XP

• Pentium II processor or greater

• 32MB of available RAM

• 110MB of available hard disk space

• CD-ROM drive

• USB port

• Color Monitor with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 pixels

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Installing the Software

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Installing the Driver

If you use Windows 98, 98 SE as the OS in your computer, install the driver first
by following the on-screen instruction.

1

Insert an installation CD-ROM.

2

Click "Driver".

3

Click "Next".

4

The installation starts.

5

Click "Finish " to complete the installation.
Windows ME, 2000, XP and Mac OS 9.X,

10.X don't need the driver.

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6

Click "Yes" to continue installing DirectX

8.1.

Note : We suggest you install DirectX 8.1 for all

Win OS.

7

Click "Yes".

8

Start installing DirectX 8.1.

9

Click "Sure" to complete the installation.

10

Restart your computer.

Note: Before installing the driver, insert the

memory card first.

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Installing the Application ( Windows )

1

Turn on the computer and then insert the
software CD into the CD-ROM.

2

After you insert the CD into the CD-ROM
drive, the first Install window will appear.
If the install window doesn’t appear, click
"Start" and then "Run". Type "E:\ YAKUMO.
exe" E is the drive letter that contains the
software CD.
Click "Digital Image • PhotoImpression".

3

Select a language and click "Next". Follow
the on-screen instruction to continue the
installation.

4

Accept the license agreement and then click
"Next".

5

Click "Next". Follow the on-screen instruc­tion to continue and finish the installation.

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Installing the Software

6

Right after the Digital Image installation
finishes, the computer proceeds to install
PhotoImpression. Select a language and click
"Next". Follow the on-screen instruction to
continue the installation.

7

Accept the license agreement and then click
"Yes".

8

Click "Next".

9

Click "Next". Follow the on-screen
instruction to continue and finish the
installation.

Note: Follow step 6~9 to install VideoImpression.

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Installing the Application ( Macintosh )

• Digital Image

1

Turn the computer on and then insert the
software CD into the CD-ROM drive.

2

Click the CD icon on the desktop to start the
installation.

3

Click "Digital Image".

4

Click "Installers".

5

Select the language.

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6

Click "Accept".

7

Click "Install".

8

Restart your computer.

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1

Insert the software CD into the CD-ROM
drive.

2

Click the CD icon on the desktop to start the
installation.

3

Click "PhotoImpression".

4

Select the language.

5

Click "PhotoImpression Installer".

• PhotoImpression

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6

Click "Accept".

7

Click "Install".

• VideoImpression

To install VideoImpression, follow step 1~7 of PhotoImpression installa-

tion.

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Using the Application

.

Digital Image

1

Connect the camera to the computer. See
page 76.

2

Launch Digital Image and click "Yes" to
download the images from the camera.

3

To reserve the images in the memory card,
click "No"; to delete all of the images in the
memory card, click "Yes".

4

Select the image that you want to edit.

5

Use the tools to edit the image or click to
link PhotoImpression.

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Using the Application

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PhotoImpression

1

Connect the camera to the computer.
See page 76.

2

Launch PhotoImpression.

3

To download the images from the camera,
select "From Folder", "Browse",
"Removable Disk", "Dcim", "100xxxxx",
and click "Ok". Click the image that you
want to edit in the frame.

4

You can open two images at the same time.

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VideoImpression

1

Connect the camera to the computer. See
page 76.

2

Launch VideoImpression and then select
"New".

3

Click "Get".

4

Select "DCIM" to download the video clips
from the camera.

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Using the Application

5

Select the video clips. Click "add to story
board" and then "Play movie"

6

Click "Play" to play the video clips.

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Chapter 5
Uploading, Printing and Displaying Images

After you take pictures, you can upload images to a computer from your
camera, print them with a printer, and display them on a TV.

Uploading to a Computer

1

Connect the larger end of the USB cable to
the USB slot of a computer.

2

In any mode, open the terminal cover and
connect the small end of the USB cable to
the camera.

3

The computer automatically detects the
camera as a mass storage device so that you
can copy the image file from your camera to
the hard drive of a computer.

Note 1: Upon connecting the camera to a

computer, the LCD monitor turns off
automatically.

Note 2: If you use Windows 98/98SE as the OS in

your computer, you have to install USB
driver from the software CD-ROM.

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Printing Images

Printing Images

After uploading the images to a computer, you can print them by using the
software packed with the camera. You can also connect the camera directly to
some specific printers (such as Olympus P400 Photo Printers). To connect the
printer:

1

Get the USB cable and connect the larger
end of it to the printer.

2

Open the terminal cover and connect the
small end of the USB cable to the camera.

3

Adjust the settings of DPOF in Playback
Menu.See page 54.

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Displaying Images on a TV

By connecting to a TV, you can view images as a slideshow and play audio/video
clips.

1

Select right TV system in "Set Up" mode.
See page 82.

2

Connect the A/V (Audio/Video) cable to the
A/V inputs of a TV.

3

Connect the A/V cable to the A/V connector
of the camera.

Note 1: When you connect your camera to a TV,

the LCD monitor turns off automatically.

Note 2: The audio terminal is red and the video

terminal is yellow.

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Chapter 6
Adjusting the Camera Settings

Set up mode allows you to adjust the default settings of this camera.

Using the Set Up Menu

1

To enter the set up menu, rotate the mode

dial to "Set Up mode".

2

Use on the four-way key to scroll
through the menu.

3

Press on the four-way key. to enter the
submenu .

4

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Note: Language and Date/Time settings, please

see page 20-21.

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Setting Power Saving Function

To save the battery power, the camera turns off automatically when it is not in
use for 1~30 minutes.

Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings

1

In the set up menu, select "Auto Off"and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "1 Min", "2 Min", "3 Min", "5 Min",
"10 Min", "30 Min" or "Off".

3

Press "OK" button to confirm the setting.

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Setting Camera Sound

This function allows you to have beep sound effect when pressing the buttons.

Using the Set Up Menu

1

In the set up menu, select "Beep" and then

press on the four-way key.

2

Select "On" or "Off".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

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Setting TV System

Both NTSC and PAL are TV's broadcast systems. The NTSC system is mainly used
in U.S.A., Japan, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, and Korea. The PAL system is
used in the western Europe such as Germany, England, Switzerland, Holland,
Italy (except for France) and Australia, Singapore, Thailand and China.
As these systems have no compatibility, you cannot watch an NTSC system
based TV in an area where a PAL system is used.
This camera can switch the video output signal to both an NTSC system and a
PAL system so you can watch the images on TV not only in your own country,
but around the world.

Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings

1

In the set up menu, select "Video Out" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "NTSC" or "PAL".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Note: Image will be black and white on the TV

screen if you choose the wrong TV system.

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Setting LCD Brightness

You can adjust the LCD brightness value here.

Using the Set Up Menu

1

In the still menu, select " LCD brightness"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Adjust the brightness value from 0~9 by
using on the four-way key.

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

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Formatting the Memory Card/ Built-in Memory

This function allows you to delete all of the images, data, information, and fold­ers in your memory card or built-in memory.

Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings

1

In the set up menu, select "Format" and

then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Internal" or "Card". And then press

on the four-way key.

3

Select "Yes" or "No". And press "OK" to
confirm the setting.

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Using the Set Up Menu

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Customizing Your Start-up Screen

This option allows you to choose the welcome screen displayed when you turn
the camera on. The camera provides you with two default start-up screen.
Moreover, you can use one of the pictures you take to be the start-up screen by
selecting "User Define". Choose the picture in "Power on Screen" (in the play­back menu).

1

In the set up menu, select "Start-up Screen"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Default 1", "Default 2", "User
Define" or "Off".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

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Setting Start-up Sound

1

In the set up menu, select "Start-up Sound"

and then press on the four-way key.

2

Select "On" or "Off".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

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Resetting Your Camera

You can restore the settings to default by using "Reset" function.

Using the Set Up Menu

1

In the set up menu, select "Reset" and then

press on the four-way key.

2

Select "Yes" or "No".

3

Press "OK" to confirm the setting.

Setting

Image Size
Quality
Exposure Compensation
Drive Mode
White Balance
Exposure Area
Focus Area
ISO
Sharpness
Saturation
Style

Default

2048 x 1536
Best

0.0
Single
Auto
Central
Central
Auto
Normal
Normal
Normal

Setting

Flash Mode
Self-timer
Focus Mode
Slide Show Interval
Auto Off
Beep
Video Out
LCD Brightness
Language

Default

Auto
Off
Auto
3 Sec
10 Min
Off
PAL
5
English

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Trouble Shooting

Problem

The camera does not
work

The camera does not
take a picture when I
press the shutter
release button

The flash does not fire

Solution

Press the power button to
turn it on
Reload the batteries cor­rectly
Replace batteries with new
ones
Rotate the mode dial to
shooting mode
Press the shutter release
button all the way down

Replace another memory
card, upload the images to
a computer or delete all
images
Wait until the camera fin­ishes storing the image
Wait for a few seconds
until the recharging is com­pleted.
Replace batteries with new
ones
Insert the memory card

Replace batteries with new
ones
Switch to other flash modes

Possible Cause

The power is off

The batteries are insert­ed incorrectly
The batteries are low or
drained
The camera is not in
shooting mode
You did not press the
shutter release button
hard enough
The memory card is full

The camera is still saving
the last image you take
The flash is still recharg­ing

The batteries are low

You did not insert the
memory card
The battery power is low

The flash is off

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Problem

The images are blurry

The images are too
bright

The images are too
dark

Solution

Hold the camera steady or
use a tripod when taking
pictures
Position the focus brackets
on your subject

Set the camera to shoot in
normal focus or macro
focus and then take the
picture again
Use a tripod, open up the
aperture, and turn on the
flash
Clean the lens
Turn off the flash

Move back from the sub­ject and take the picture
again
Avoid pointing the camera
to bright light sources and
use exposure compensa­tion
Turn on the flash
Turn on the flash

Possible Cause

The camera moves
when you press the
shutter release button.
The focus brackets are
not positioned on the
subject
Use macro mode to
shoot subjects within
normal focus, or vice
versa
The light is low and the
flash is off

The lens is dirty
The flash is on when the
subject is bright enough
Too close to the subject
when taking pictures
with the flash on
Light sources other than
the flash provide too
much light

The flash is off
The subject is in dark

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Specifications

Type

• Recording media exchangeable 3x zoom digital camera with monitor LCD

Effective Pixels

• [Total] 5.18M pix

• [Image] 4.9M pix

Image Capture Unit

• Sensor : 1/1.8 inch-type interline CCD

• Image Size : 2560x1920 [Full]
2048 x 1536 [Large]
1280x960 [Medium]
640x480 [Small]
320x240 [Movie]

Lens

• Focal length : f=7.7-23.1mm (35mm camera format
equivalent : 37 - 111mm)

• f/-number : f/2.7 (Wide) - f/4.9 (Tele)

• Distance : 0.5m-infinity

• Macro : 0.1m - 0.6m (wide only)

Digital Zoom

• 2.0 x

Auto Focus (AF)

• Focusing type : TTL CCD AF

• AF sensing range : LV5 ~ LV16.5 (Wide), LV6.5 ~ LV18.0 (Tele)

• AF area : Spot metering/ Center average metering/

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Viewfinder

• Real image optical viewfinder

Monitor

• 1.5"

• Frame coverage : approx. 90% ~ 100%

Shutter

• 1/2000 - 2 sec., electro-mechanical and charge-coupled shutter plus aperture
control.

Exposur

e

• Exposure mode Program AE/ Aperture priority/ Shutter priority

• Metering mode Full Area / Central / Spot

• Exposure Compensation +/- 2.0 Ev (1/3 Ev Step)

Sensitivity

• ISO equivalent approximately 200, 400 or Auto (ISO 100)

Self timer

•3 or 10 sec with red eye indicator

Build-in Flash

• Auto control built-in type

• Range Wide: 0.5m – 3.0m

Tele: 0.5 m – 2.5m

Storage

• Internal Memory 16 MB

•Media SD card

• Image file type DCF v1.0, Exif v2.2, DPOF v1.1,

Motion JPEG

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Specifications

I/O External

• DC input DC 3.3V adaptor (regular plug)

•Video output NTSC and PAL
(selectable)

• PC connection Mini-plug type USB, mini USB connector for serial cable

Power Sources

•2 AA batteries or 2 AA rechargeable batteries.

• AC adaptor (DC 3.3 volt)

Dimensions

• Size 110mm x 56mm x 38.9mm

•Weight 175 grams (without batteries)

System Requirements: Windows

• CPU

Pentium II or more

• Memory At least 32MB

•OSWindows 98/ Windows 98SE / Windows ME /
Windows 2000 / Windows XP

• Interface USB 1.0/1.1

•VGA color monitor

• CD-ROM

System Requirements: Macintosh

• Memory At least 32MB

•OS Mac OS 9.x - 10.2.4

• Interface USB 1.0/1.1

•VGA color monitor

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System Requirements refer to the camera only and not to the supplied software

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Please read before using the camera

• Battery information
CAUTION:Risk of explosion if battery is not replaced properly.

Replace only with the same type or a type of equal quality recommended by
the manufacturer. Dispose of used batteries in accordance with the
manufacturer's specifications.
Only replace with the same type or a type of identical design recommended
by the manufacturer.
Batteries should never be damaged, drilled or thrown into an open fire. The
battery could burst or explode, releasing toxic chemicals.
Only use the specified charger for rechargeable batteries.

Batteries containing hazardous substances are marked with the above
symbol. It indicates that they should not be disposed of as household waste.
Battery regulations place a legal obligation on the consumer to return all
used batteries. Please help to make a contribution to the protection of our
environment by not disposing of batteries in the household waste.
Chemical symbols on the battery mean that the battery contains the
specified substance. The symbols have the following meanings:
Cd - Cadmium, Hg - Mercury, Pb - Lead.
You can also take used batteries to communal disposal sites (e.g. battery
collection point or recycling site). These locations have a legal obligation to
take the batteries free of charge.

• Care and maintenance of the camera
Caring for your camera properly ensures fault-free operation and reduces the
risk of damage to your camera.

• General guidelines
Do not expose your camera to excessive humidity or extreme temperatures.
Do not expose your camera to direct sunlight or strong UV light for long
periods.

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Blow particles of dust or dirt off the lens or LCD monitor or use a lens brush
for cleaning (available from specialist retailers). Do not clean the lens or the
LCD monitor with chemically treated cleaning cloths designed for spectacles,
as they can cause scratches on the surface. Moisten the LCD monitor by
breathing on it. Then wipe the monitor with a soft lint and chemical free
cleaning cloth. Products for cleaning cameras, including air brushes, are
available from specialist retailers.

• Service
In case of technical problems with your Yakumo product, contact our Hotline
on 0 18 05/ 92 58 66 (12 cent/minute) when calling from the Deutsche
Telekom fixed network.

• Guarantee
If you think that you need to make a claim on your Yakumo product under
the guarantee, call the Hotline on 0 18 05/ 92 58 66 (12 cent/minute) when
calling from the Deutsche Telekom fixed network. Experienced staff will
advise you and arrange how you should proceed. Please do not send any
goods to the Yakumo Service Centre without obtaining an RMA number
from the hotline first, as otherwise the goods will be returned unrepaired or
refused.
Yakumo grants you a 2-year guarantee from the invoice date. In case of
defects, the buyer only has a right to subsequent performance. This
subsequent performance will include either repair or the delivery of a
replacement product. Exchanged units or parts will be the property of
Yakumo.
Evidence of the guarantee must be provided in the form of proper proof of
purchase (sales receipt or invoice).
Damage caused by improper handling, operation storage or by force
majeure or other external influences is not covered by the guarantee. The
same applies to wearing parts, e.g. rechargeable batteries (6 months).

In case of technical queries, go to the Yakumo homepage at
www.yakumo.de or send an e-mail to: [e-mail].

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