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Contents
Important Safety Instructions
Basic Safety Precautions... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...3
Maintaining Your Camera... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...3
Using Your Camera... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...3
Copyright... ... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...4
Notes on the LCD Screen... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...4
Before You Begin
Package Contents... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...5
Minimum System Requirements... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...5
For PC computers... ... ... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...5
For Macintosh computers... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...5
Chapter 1: About Your Camera
Front View... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...6
Rear View... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...7
About Your Camera’s Controls... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... …8
LEDS... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...8
Mode display button.. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .. ...8
Mode button... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..8
Set button... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ..9
Standard/Macro switch... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...9
LCD screen... ... ... ... ... .. ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...9
Shutter button… ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...10
Lens cover... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... .10
Chapter 2: Installing Your Camera
Step 1 : Installing drivers and software... ... ... ... ...11
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Step 2 : Installing Hardware... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...11
Step 3 : Inserting the batteries... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...12
Step 4 : Setting the date and time... ... ... ... ... ... ...13
Step 5 : Inserting a memory card (optional) ... ... ...14
Step 6 : Attaching the neck strap... ... ... ... ... ... ...15
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Chapter 3: Using the Modes
Play Mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...16
To enter Play mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...16
To delete a photo... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...16
To delete all photos... ...... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...17
To view all photos as a slideshow... ... ... ... ...17
To print photos using Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF) Settings... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...18
Setup Mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...20
To enter Setup mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...20
To set the image resolution... ... ... ... ... ... ...20
To select the image quality... ... ... ... ... ... ....20
To adjust the white balance... ... ... ... ... ... ... .21
To adjust the exposure value... ... ... ... ... ... ...21
To change the default language... ... ... ... ... ...21
To set the date and time... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...22
To adjust the light frequency... ... ... ... ... ... ...22
To format your memory card... ... ... ... ... ... ...22
To restore the default settings... ... ... ... ... ...23
Movie Mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...24
To record a video... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...24
Record Mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...25
To take a photo... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...25
PC Mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...26
To use your camera as a removable hard disk
drive .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. .. ... ... ... ... ... ...26
To use your camera as a WebCam .. .. .. .. .. .. ..26
Appendix A: Technical Specifications
Lens... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Sensor... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Focal range... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Sensitivity... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
White balance... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Shutter... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Shutter speed... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Storage... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Image file format... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Picture resolution... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Digital zoom... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Focal range... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
Self-timer... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...27
PC-CAM mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...28
Flash mode... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...28
Port compatibility... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...28
Videos... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...28
Recordable image numbers... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ...28
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Important Safety Instructions
Read all safety and operating instructions before using your camera.
Basic Safety Precautions
• The Installation CD included with your camera is designed for PC use only. Playing the Installation CD on a stereo or CD player may cause permanent damage.
• Your camera is a precision electronic device. Do not attempt to service the camera yourself, as opening or removing parts may expose you to dangerous voltage points or other risks. Refer all servicing to qualified servicing personnel.
• Avoid dropping the camera or subjecting it to heavy force.
• Avoid using or placing the camera in the following locations: o
Damp and dusty places. o o
Sealed vehicles, or areas exposed to direct sunlight.
Environments with violent turbulence.
Locations with smoke, oil fumes or steams. o o o
Locations subject to strong magnetic fields.
Places with extreme temperatures, rain or snow.
• Do not open the battery cover when the camera is turned on.
• If the camera comes into contact with water, turn the power off and remove the batteries immediately.
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Maintaining Your Camera
• If the lens, Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) screen or flash light surface is dirty, use a lens brush or soft cloth to wipe it clean. Avoid touching the lens with your fingers.
• Avoid scratching the lens, LCD screen or flash light surface, by placing the camera away from solid objects.
• Do not use any detergent or volatile solution on your camera, as this will distort the camera and damage its surface. Use a soft cloth only.
Using Your Camera
• Before using this camera for an important occasion, such as a wedding ceremony or an overseas trip, test it to ensure that it functions properly. Any additional loss caused by the malfunction of this product, such as costs of photography or any loss of benefit generated by the photography, is not the responsibility of Creative Technology Ltd. and no compensation will be provided.
Copyright
• Copyright ownership should be respected at all times, and where applicable, permission should be sought when the use of this camera may violate copyright law.
• Where there is a "No Photography" restriction, this camera should not be used to record any live performance, or be used for exhibition, even for personal purposes.
• Any transfer of pictures or data must be conducted under the constraints of copyright law.
Notes on the LCD Screen
• In the rare event that the LCD screen breaks and the liquid within spills, follow the care instructions below: o
If the liquid makes contact with the skin: o o
Wipe the skin dry and wash it thoroughly with water.
If the liquid gets into the eye, rinse with water immediately for at least 15 minutes.
Consult a physician as soon as possible.
If the liquid is accidentally swallowed, rinse your mouth with water, drink large amounts of water and induce vomiting. Consult a physician as soon as possible.
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Before You Begin
Package Contents
Installation CD Pouch Wrist 2 x AAA
strap alkaline
batteries
USB cable User's Manual
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Minimum System
Requirements
When using your camera, use a better computer system for optimal performance.
For PC computers
• Microsoft ® Windows ® XP, Windows 2000, Windows
Millennium Edition (Me) or Windows 98 Second
Edition (SE)
® Pentium ® II 166 MHz or higher • Genuine Intel processor
• 32 MB RAM
• 10 MB free hard disk space
• USB port (version 1.1 or later)
• CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
For Macintosh ® computers
• Mac ® OS X 10.1 or later
• PowerPC ® 601 processor or higher
• 64 MB RAM
• 10 MB free hard disk space
• USB port (version 1.1 or later)
• CD-ROM/CD-RW or DVD-ROM drive required for software installation
Note:
• For Macintosh computers, you can only use your camera as a mass storage device.
1. About Your Camera
Front View
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(1) Shutter button
(2) Flash light
(3) Lens
(4) Lens cover/Power switch
(5) Strap holder
(6) Battery cover
(7) Memory card slot
(8) Tripod socket
Rear View
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(1) Macro LED
(2) Busy LED
(3) Mode display button
(4) Mode button
(5) Set button
(6) Function keys
(7) Standard/Macro mode switch
(8) USB cover
(9) USB port
(10) LCD screen
About Your Camera’s Controls
LEDs
The LEDs located on your camera are described in detail below:
Macro LED Busy LED
LED Indication
Macro LED Lights up green when your camera is in
Macro mode.
Busy LED
Lights up red when your camera is recording or when the batteries for the flash lights are charging.
Blinks red every 10 seconds when your camera is in normal standby mode.
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Mode display button
To change the LCD screen display, press the Mode
display button. The LCD screen displays available are:
• Standard Display
• Full Display
• Image Only
• LCD Monitor Off
• Operation Settings Only
Mode button
To select a mode, press and hold the Mode button for at least two seconds. The modes available are:
• Play mode
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Setup mode
Movie mode
Record mode
PC mode
SET button
To select a menu option, press the Set button.
In Record mode, the Set button is also the Flash button.
Function keys
Use the Function keys to select menu options.
Standard/Macro switch
To select Standard or Macro mode in Record and
Movie mode, move the Standard/Macro switch upwards or downwards as shown below. In Macro mode, the Macro LED lights up green.
Standard mode
Macro mode
Note:
• In Macro mode, your camera’s flash is automatically disabled.
LCD screen icons
(1) Image resolution
(2) Image quality
(3) Current working mode
(4) Memory status
(5) Number of shots
(6) White balance display
(7) Self-timer photography
(8) Morning/afternoon display
(9) Time display
(10) Date display
(11) Remaining battery power
(12) Zoom indicator
(13) Flash light status
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Shutter button
2.
To turn off the camera, gently slide the lens cover to the right.
Your camera has a 2-step shutter function.
To automatically focus on your subject, press and hold the Shutter button down halfway. The "[ ]" icon appears on the LCD.
To take a picture, press the Shutter button down fully.
Your camera beeps.
Lens cover
1.
Gently slide the lens cover to the left as shown below. A long beep indicates that the camera is turned on.
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Notes:
• When the camera is turned on, the Busy LED blinks red and the last recorded image appears on the LCD screen.
• If there is no activity on the camera for approximately 60 seconds, the power is turned off to save battery power. To use your camera, turn on your camera.
• The following settings are automatically saved before your camera is turned off, unless “Reset
Default" is selected: o
Resolution o
Image Quality o
Language o
White balance o
EV value o
Frequency o
PC mode
2. Installing Your Camera
Step 1: Installing drivers and
software
DO NOT connect the camera to your computer yet!
1.
Do not connect the camera to your computer before installing the drivers.
If you accidentally begin installation with your camera connected, the Add New Hardware
Wizard or Found New Hardware dialog box may appear. Click the Cancel button and disconnect your camera from your computer.
2.
Insert the Installation CD into your CD-ROM drive. Your CD should start automatically. If it does not, follow the steps below: i.
ii.
iii.
Start Windows Explorer.
On the left pane, click My Computer.
Right-click the CD-ROM/DVD-ROM drive icon, and then click AutoPlay.
3.
Follow the instructions on the screen to complete the driver installation.
4.
Repeat steps 2 to 3 to install the software.
5.
Restart your computer after the software is installed.
Step 2: Installing hardware
1.
Slide the lens cover to the left to turn on your camera.
2.
Press and hold the Mode button until the Mode menu appears on the LCD screen.
3.
Use the Function keys to select the PC Mode
icon.
4.
Press the Set button.
5.
Use the Function keys to select Mass Storage.
6.
Press the Set button. The USB Connection icon flashes on the LCD screen.
7.
Open the USB port cover.
8.
Connect the provided USB cable to your camera and computer’s USB ports as shown below.
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9.
Windows automatically detects the camera and your camera appears as a removable disk in
Windows Explorer.
Step 3: Inserting the batteries
1.
Disconnect and turn off your camera.
2.
Gently slide open the battery cover. a. b.
3.
Insert two AAA alkaline batteries according to the polarity directions shown on the battery cover.
4.
Close the battery cover.
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Notes:
• If the remaining battery power icon on the LCD screen displays one bar, your camera’s flash light is disabled. For more information on your LCD screen’s icons, see “LCD screen icons” on page 9.
• If your batteries are depleted, the remaining
battery power icon turns red and your camera is turned off.
• Your camera’s date and time is stored for approximately three minutes when the batteries are removed. If you remove the batteries for longer than three minutes, you will have to reprogram the date and time. For more information, see “To set the date and time” on page 22.
Step 4: Setting the date and
time
1.
Press and hold the Mode button until the Mode menu appears on the LCD screen.
2.
Use the Function keys to select the Setup
Mode icon.
3.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.|
7.
Use the Function keys to adjust the date, and then press the Mode display button. The following LCD screen appears.
4.
Use the
5.
OPT.
Use the appears.
Function key to select SYSTEM
Function key to select
Date/Time.
6.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen
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8.
Use the Function keys to adjust the time, and then press the Mode display button.
9.
Press the Set button.
Step 5: Inserting a memory card
(optional)
1.
Make sure that your camera is turned off.
2.
Insert a memory card (available separately) into your camera’s memory card slot.
Notes:
• To remove the memory card, gently push in the memory card. It should pop out automatically.
• The memory card slot is located next to the battery compartment.
• Your camera’s internal memory is 16 MB. If a
• Your camera can only accept SD or MMC memory cards, with a capacity of 4 to 512 MB. memory card is inserted into your camera, all photos and videos are stored to the memory card.
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• To avoid permanent damage, do not remove the memory card when your camera is turned on.
• Do not force the memory card into the memory card slot. If it does not fit properly, gently remove it and try again.
• If your camera does not detect the memory card, gently wipe the memory card’s metal interface with a soft cloth and try inserting it again.
Step 6: Attaching the neck strap
(optional)
1.
Insert the thin end of the neck strap into your camera’s strap holder.
3.
Pull the neck strap tightly.
2.
Make a loop with the other end of the neck strap.
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3. Using the Modes
Play Mode
In Play mode, you can delete photos, view photos as a slideshow and print photos. In Play mode, the icons below are displayed on your LCD.
(1) Current photo/Number of photos taken
(2) Remaining battery power
To enter Play mode
1.
Press and hold the Mode button until the Mode menu appears on the LCD screen.
2.
Use the Function keys to select the Play Mode
icon.
3.
Press the Set button to enter Play mode.
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To delete a photo
1.
In Play mode, use the Function keys to go to the photo that you want to delete.
2.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
3.
Use the Function key to select Delete
One and press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
4.
Use the Function keys to select OK.
5.
Press the Set button.
To delete all photos
1.
In Play mode, press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
To view all photos as a slideshow
1.
In Play mode, press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
2.
Use the Function key to select Delete
All and press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
2.
Use the Function key to select Auto Play and press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
3.
Use the Function keys to select OK and press the Set button. All photos in your camera are deleted.
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3.
Press the Set button. Your photos are displayed as a slideshow.
4.
To exit the slideshow, press the Set button.
To print photos using Digital Print Order Format
(DPOF) Settings
With DPOF, you can print all or one photo, with or without the date.
Note:
• If your memory card is not inserted into your camera,
DPOF is disabled, even if there are photos in your camera’s internal memory.
To print a photo
1.
Make sure that your camera is connected to your computer’s USB port and that your printer is functioning properly.
2.
In Play mode, use the Function keys to go to the photo that you want to print.
3.
Press the Set button.
4.
Press the Function key. The following LCD screen appears.
6.
Use the Function keys to select On and if you do not want the date to appear on your printed photo, select Off.
7.
Press the Set button.
8.
Use the Function key to select Select
One. The following LCD screen appears.
9.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
5.
If you want the date to appear in your printed photo, press the Function key to select
Date On/Off, and then press the Set button.
The following LCD screen appears.
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10.
Press any Function key to specify the number of copies, and then press the Set button.
To print all photos
1.
Make sure that your camera is connected to your computer’s USB port and that your printer is functioning properly.
2.
In Play mode, press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
5.
Use the Function keys to select On and if you do not want the date to appear on your printed photo, select Off.
6.
Press the Set button.
7.
Use the Function key to select Select
All/None. The following LCD screen appears.
3.
Press the Function key. The following LCD screen appears.
4.
If you want the date to appear in your printed photo, press the Function key to select
Date On/Off, and then press the Set button.
The following LCD screen appears.
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8.
Use the Function keys to select All, and then press the Set button. All photos are printed.
Setup Mode
In Setup mode, you can adjust your camera’s image resolution, white balance, exposure value, language, date, time and light frequency. You can also use Setup mode to format your memory card or restore the default settings.
To enter Setup mode
1.
Press and hold the Mode button until the Mode menu appears on the LCD screen.
2.
Use the Function keys to select the Setup
Mode icon.
3.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
To set the image resolution
1.
In Setup mode, use the select Resolution.
Function key to
2.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
3.
Use the Function keys to select the image resolution that you want, and then press the Set button.
To select the image quality
1.
In Setup mode, use the Function key to select Quality.
2.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
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3.
Use the Function keys to select the image quality that you want, and then press the Set button.
To adjust the white balance
1.
In Setup mode, use the select White Balance.
Function key to
2.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
To adjust the exposure value
1.
In Setup mode, use the select Exposure Value.
Function key to
2.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
3.
Use the Function keys to select the white balance that you want.
• Select Auto to automatically adjust the white balance when taking a photo.
• Select Sunny if you are taking a photo in direct sunlight.
• Select Tungsten if you are taking a photo in overcast conditions.
• Select Fluorescent if you are taking a photo in fluorescent lighting.
4.
Press the Set button.
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3.
Use the Function keys to increase or decrease the exposure value.
4.
Press the Set button.
To change the default language
1.
In Setup mode, use the select SYSTEM OPT.
2.
Use the
Function key to
3.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
Function key to select Language.
4.
Use the Function keys to select the language that you want, and then press the Set button.
To set the date and time
1.
In Setup mode, use the select SYSTEM OPT.
Function key to
Function key to select 2.
Use the
Date/Time.
3.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
To adjust the light frequency
1.
In Setup mode, use the select SYSTEM OPT.
Function key to
Function key to select 2.
Use the
Frequency.
3.
Press the Set button. The following screenshot appears.
4.
Use the Function keys to adjust the date, and then press the Mode display button. The following LCD screen appears.
4.
Use the Function keys to select the frequency that you want and press the Set button.
To format your memory card
1.
In Setup mode, use the Function key to
2.
select OPTION.
Use the Function key to select Format.
3.
Press the Set button. The following screenshot appears.
5.
Use the Function keys to adjust the time, and then press the Mode display button.
6.
Press the Set button.
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4.
Use the Function keys to select OK.
5.
Press the Set button.
To restore the default settings
1.
In Setup mode, use the select OPTION.
Function key to
2.
Use the Function key to select Default.
3.
Press the Set button. The following screenshot appears.
4.
Use the Function keys to select OK.
5.
Press the Set button.
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Movie Mode
Use Movie mode to record a video. In Movie mode, the icons below are displayed on your LCD.
(1) Movie Mode icon
(2) Recorded video (seconds)
(3) Recording status
(4) Remaining battery power
(5) Date display
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To record a video
1.
Press and hold the Mode button until the Mode menu appears on the LCD screen.
2.
Use the Function keys to select the Movie
Mode icon.
3.
Press the Set button.
4.
Press the Shutter button down fully to start recording a video.
5.
To stop the recording, release the Shutter button.
Notes:
• This camera does not record audio.
• If a “Memory full” message appears on the LCD screen, the recording is stopped.
• The maximum recording time depends on the amount of available free space.
• When recording a video, the digital zoom function is automatically disabled.
Record Mode
Use Record mode to take photos. In Record mode, the icons below are displayed on your LCD.
(1) Image resolution
(2) Image quality
(3) Current working mode
(4) Memory status
(5) Number of shots
(6) White balance display
(7) Self-timer photography
(8) Morning/afternoon display
(9) Time display
(10) Date display
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(11) Remaining battery power
(12) Zoom indicator
(13) Flash light status
To take a photo
1.
2.
Press and hold the Mode button until the Mode menu appears on the LCD screen.
Use the Function keys to select the Record
3.
Mode icon.
Press the Shutter button down fully to take a photo.
PC Mode
Use PC mode to switch between using your camera as a removable hard disk drive (Mass Storage Device) or webcam.
To use your camera as a removable hard disk drive
1.
Press and hold the Mode button until the Mode menu appears on the LCD screen.
2.
Use the Function keys to select the PC mode
icon.
3.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
Note:
• Make sure that you have inserted a memory card into your camera before selecting MASS STORAGE and if you intend to transfer photos from your memory card to your computer.
To use your camera as a webcam
1.
Press and hold the Mode button until the Mode menu appears on the LCD screen.
2.
Use the Function keys to select the PC mode
icon.
3.
Press the Set button. The following LCD screen appears.
4.
Select MASS STORAGE, and then press the Set button. The USB Connection icon flashes on the LCD screen.
5.
Connect your camera to your computer’s USB port.
You can start using your camera as a removable hard disk drive.
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4.
Select PC CAMERA, and then press the Set button. The USB Connection icon flashes on the LCD screen. Connect your camera to your computer’s USB port.
You can start using your camera as a webcam.
Note:
For Macintosh computers, you can only use your camera as a mass storage device.
A. Technical Specifications
Size
• 93 mm (L) x 56 mm (H) x 38 mm (W)
Weight
• Approximately 120 g (without the batteries)
Power
• 2 x AAA alkaline batteries
Lens
• F=8.79 mm
Sensor
• 1/2” CMOS with 2.0 mega pixels
Focus range
• F/2.8
Sensitivity
• ISO 100
White balance
• Auto
• Sunny
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
Shutter
• Electrical
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Shutter speed
• 1/4 seconds ~ 1/2000 seconds
Storage
• 16 MB Internal Flash Memory
• SD or MMC card slot (supports 4 to 512 MB)
File format
• Still image - JPEG
• Video - Motion JPEG
Picture resolution
• 2048 x 1536 pixels with software interpolation
• 1600 x 1200 pixels
• 1280 x 960 pixels
• 800 x 600 pixels
Digital zoom
• 10-step, 4x digital zoom
Focal range
• Standard: 1.2 m ~ infinity
• Macro: 15 cm ~ 20 cm
Self-timer
• 10 seconds delay
PC-CAM mode
• QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)
• VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
Flash mode
• Auto
• Off
Port compatibility
• Universal Serial Bus (USB) 1.1
Videos
• Records videos for 60 seconds continuously, with
QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) format
• 16 MB internal memory
Recordable image numbers
800 x
600
1280 x
960
1600 x
1200
2048 x
1536
16 Fine 60 25 15 10
MB Normal 130 60 35 25
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