Thank you for purchasing this PENTAX Digital Camera. Please read this manual before using the camera in order to get the most out of all the features and functions. Keep this manual safe, as it can be a valuable tool in helping you to understand all the camera capabilities.

Regarding Copyrights

Images taken using the PENTAX Digital Camera that are for anything other than personal enjoyment cannot be used without permission according to the rights as specified in the Copyright Act. Please take care, as there are cases where limitations are placed on taking pictures even for personal enjoyment during demonstrations, performances or of items on display. Images taken with the purpose of obtaining copyrights also cannot be used outside the scope of use of the copyright as laid out in the Copyright Act, and care should be taken here also.

Trademark Recognition

• PENTAX and Optio are trademarks of HOYA CORPORATION.

• SDHC logo ( ) is trademark.

• Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and other countries.

• Windows Vista is either a registered trademark or trademark of Microsoft Corporation in the

United States and/or other countries.

• Adobe, the Adobe logo, and Reader are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Adobe

Systems Incorporated in the United States and/or other countries.

• ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft Inc.

• All other brands or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.

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To users of this camera

• There is a possibility that recorded data may be erased or that the camera may not function correctly when used in surroundings such as installations generating strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• The liquid crystal panel used in the display is manufactured using extremely high precision technology. Although the level of functioning pixels is 99.99% or better, you should be aware that

0.01% or fewer of the pixels may not illuminate or may illuminate when they should not.

However, this has no effect on the recorded image.

• There is a possibility that the illustrations and the display screen in this manual are different from the actual product.

• Do not use or store this device in the vicinity of equipment that generates strong electromagnetic radiation or magnetic fields.

• Strong static charges or the magnetic fields produced by equipment such as radio transmitters could interfere with the monitor, damage the stored data, or affect the product's internal circuitry and cause camera misoperation.

Regarding Product Registration

In order to better serve you, we request that you complete the product registration, which can be found on the CD-ROM (S-SW95) supplied with the camera or on the PENTAX website. Thank you for your cooperation.

USING YOUR CAMERA SAFELY

We have paid close attention to the safety of this product. When using this product, we request your special attention regarding items marked with the following symbols.

Warning

Caution

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause serious personal injuries.

This symbol indicates that violating this item could cause minor or medium personal injuries, or material losses.

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About the Camera

Warning

• Do not attempt to take the camera apart or remodel the camera. High voltages are present within the camera, and there is therefore a danger of electric shocks if the camera is taken apart.

• If the inside of the camera should become exposed as a result of, for example, the camera being dropped, please do not under any circumstances touch such exposed portions, as there is a danger of receiving an electric shock.

• To avoid the risk of it being swallowed by mistake, keep the memory card out of the reach of small children. Seek medical attention immediately if a card is accidentally swallowed.

• Wrapping the strap of the camera around your neck is also dangerous. Please take care that small children do not hang the strap around their necks.

• Use an AC adapter that is of the power and voltage specified for exclusive use with this product.

The use of an AC adapter other than that specified exclusively for use with this product may cause fire or electric shocks.

• If the camera emits smoke or a strange smell, or in the event of any other irregularity, stop using the camera immediately, remove the battery or unplug the AC adapter, and contact your nearest

PENTAX Service Center. Continued use of the camera may result in fire or electric shock.

• During thunderstorms, unplug and discontinue use of the AC adapter. Continued use could cause equipment failure, a fire, or electric shock.

Caution

• Never try to disassemble or short the battery. Also, do not dispose of the battery in a fire, as they may explode.

• Do not charge any battery other than rechargeable lithium-ion battery D-LI95. The battery could explode or catch fire.

• Do not place your finger on the flash when it is discharging as there is a risk of burns.

• Do not discharge the flash while it is touching your clothing as there is a risk of discoloring of the clothing.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with your eyes, do not rub them. Flush your eyes with clean water and get medical attention immediately.

• If any leakage from the battery should come in contact with skin or clothes, wash the affected areas thoroughly with water.

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• Precautions for D-LI95 Battery Usage:

- BATTERY MAY EXPLODE OR FIRE IF MISTREATED.

- DO NOT DISASSEMBLE OR DISPOSE OF IN FIRE.

- DO NOT CHARGE EXCEPT SPECIFIED CHARGING CONDITION.

- DO NOT HEAT ABOVE 140 °F/60 °C, OR SHORT CIRCUIT.

- DO NOT CRUSH OR MODIFY.

• Remove the battery from the camera immediately if it becomes hot or begins to smoke. Be careful not to burn yourself during removal.

• Some portions of the camera heat up during use, so please take care, as there is a risk of low temperature burns if such portions are held for long periods of time.

• Should the liquid crystal display be damaged, be careful of glass fragments. Also, be careful not to allow the liquid crystal to get on your skin or in your eyes or in your mouth.

• Depending on your inherent factors or physical condition, the use of the camera may cause itching, rashes or blisters. In case of any abnormality, stop using the camera and get medical attention immediately.

About the AC Adapter

Caution

• Do not place heavy objects on the AC plug cord, allow heavy objects to drop onto it or allow the

AC plug cord to become damaged due to excessive bending. If the AC plug cord becomes damaged, consult a PENTAX Service Center.

• Do not short or touch the output terminals of the product while it is still plugged in.

• Do not plug in the AC plug cord with wet hands. This can cause an electrical shock.

• Do not subject the product to strong impacts or allow it to drop onto a hard surface. This can cause a malfunction.

Care to be Taken During Handling

• Take the Worldwide Service Network listing that is included in the package with you when traveling. This will be useful if you experience problems abroad.

• When the camera has not been used for a long time, confirm that it is still working properly, particularly prior to taking important pictures (such as at a wedding or during traveling). Contents of the recording cannot be guaranteed if recording, playback or transferring your data to a computer, etc. is not possible due to a malfunction of your camera or recording media (memory card), etc.

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• The lens on this camera is not interchangeable. The lens is not removable.

• Do not clean the product with organic solvents such as thinner, alcohol or benzene.

• Places of high temperature and humidity should be avoided. Particular care should be taken regarding vehicles, which can become very hot inside.

• Storing the camera where pesticides and chemicals are handled should be avoided. Remove from case and store in a well-ventilated place to prevent the camera from becoming moldy during storage.

• As this camera is not waterproof, do not use the camera where it may come in contact with rain, water or any other liquid.

• Ensure that the camera is not subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure as this may cause damage or malfunction. Place the camera on a cushion for protection when the camera is subjected to the vibrations of a motorbike, car, ship, etc. If the camera is subjected to substantial vibrations, shocks or pressure, take your camera to your nearest PENTAX Service Center and have it checked.

• The temperature range in which the camera can be used is 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F).

• The liquid crystal display will become black at a high temperature but will return to normal when normal temperatures are returned to.

• The response speed of the liquid crystal display becomes slow at low temperatures. This is due to the properties of the liquid crystal and is not a fault.

• Periodic checks are recommended every 1 to 2 years in order to maintain high performance.

• If the camera is subjected to rapid temperature changes, condensation may form on the inside and outside of the camera. Therefore put the camera in a bag or plastic bag, and take the camera out when the difference in temperature has subsided.

• Be careful not to allow dirt, mud, sand, dust, water, toxic gases or salt to enter the camera as this may damage the camera. Wipe away any raindrops or water droplets and allow the camera to dry.

• Please note that formatting a memory card or internal flash memory will delete all data; however it may still be possible to recover that data using off-the-shelf data recovery software. Please manage your camera memory at your own risk.

• Please do not press forcefully on the display. This could cause breakage or malfunction.

• Be careful not to sit down with the camera in your back pocket as this may damage the exterior of the camera or the display.

• When using a tripod with the camera, be careful not to over tighten the screw in the tripod socket on the camera.

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Introduction 1

Introduction

Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only.

System Requirements

In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements:

• OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista

• Memory: 128 MB or above

• HDD space: 40 MB or above

• USB port

Package Contents

Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:

• Digital camera

• USB/AV 3-in-1 cable

• Wrist strap

• One Li-ion battery

• Adapter

• Quick start guide for all regions

• Bundled CD-ROM (Application Software and User’s Manual)

Main Features

• 12 mega pixels resolution

• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)

• 1/2.33 inch CCD image sensor

• 3.0 inch TFT LCD monitor

• 32 MB internal flash memory; support SD/SDHC memory card up to 16GB

• Sleek and slim design

• Easy-to-use button interface

System Requirements

2 Introduction

Camera Views

1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12

Front View

1. Zoom switch

2. Shutter button

3. POWER button

4. Zoom Lens

5. Flash

6. Self-timer LED

7. Microphone

Camera Views

13 14 15 16 17

Rear View

8. LCD screen

9. 4-way navigation buttons

10. OK button

11. Delete/Anti-shake button

12. Mode dial

13. Tripod mount

14. Battery/SD card compartment

15. Menu button

16. USB/AV port

17. Wrist strap loop

Introduction 3

The Mode Dial

The camera is equipped with a convenient Mode Dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. The function of each mode is as follows:

Mode Type Icon Function

Auto

Auto Scene

P-Mode

(Program Mode)

Panorama

Switch to select Auto mode.

Switch to select Auto Scene mode.

Switch to select Program mode.

SCENE

Macro

Switch to select Panorama mode.

Switch to select SCENE mode. Here you can set a pre-programmed Scene mode.

Switch to enable Macro mode.

Video

Playback

Switch to select Video mode.

Switch to select Playback mode to review photos/videos/audio clips saved in the internal memory or on the memory card.

The Mode Dial

4 Introduction

Buttons and Navigation Pad

Your camera is equipped with an Delete/Anti-shake ( / ) button, a menu button, and a navigation pad. The four-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:

Icon Button Function

MENU

Delete/Anti-Shake

Up/Flash

1. In Capture mode:

• Press to enable anti-shake function

• Press to delete the captured image or video when using

Quick Review

(

QUICK VIEW

has to be set "ON" at SETUP mode.)

2. In Playback mode:

• Press to display the Delete menu

Opens or exits the OSD menus.

1. Confirms a selection when using the OSD menus.

2. In Capture mode:

• Press to enable AF area selection when Selected Area is selected in Focus Zone submenu

3. In Playback mode:

• Press to start and pause the audio/video playback

• Press to stop the voice memo playback

1. Moves up in the OSD menus.

2. In Capture mode:

• Press to pan up in AF area selection

• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and

Red-eye Reduction)

3. In Playback mode:

• Press to pan up in magnify/crop mode

• Press to move up in the thumbnail display

Buttons and Navigation Pad

Icon Button

Right/Self-timer/

Burst mode

Down/Screen

Introduction 5

Function

1. Moves right in the OSD menus.

2. In Capture mode:

• Press to pan right in AF area selection

• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/M-Burst mode

3. In Video mode:

• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options

4. In Playback mode:

• Press to pan right in magnify/crop mode

• Press to move right in the thumbnail display

• Press to navigate to next image in single up

• Press to fast forward video/audio playback

1. Moves down in the OSD menus.

2. In Capture mode:

• Press to pan down in AF area selection

• Press to enable the following functions: full icon, full icon with histogram, face detection, smile detection, and simple display (hide all icons except the mode icon and focus bracket). Press again to turn all icons back on the

LCD screen.

Note: Face and smile detection functions are not available in Macro, Panorama, Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Foliage, Aquarium,

Fireworks and Copy modes.

3. In Video mode:

• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen, press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen

4. In Playback mode:

• Press to pan down in magnify/crop mode

• Press to move down in the thumbnail display

• Press to show the file information

Buttons and Navigation Pad

6 Introduction

Icon Button Function

Left/

Quick Review

LED Indicators

LED LED Status

Power/Flash LED

Self-timer LED

Off

Blue (steady)

Blue (blinking)

Off

Orange (blinking) (10 sec)

Orange (blinking) (2 sec)

1. Moves left in the OSD menus.

2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus.

3. In Capture mode:

• Press to pan left in AF area selection

• Press to display the previously captured photo

4. In Video mode:

• Press to display the first frame of the last video recorded

5. In Playback mode:

• Press to pan left in magnify/crop mode

• Press to move left in the thumbnail display

• Press to navigate to previous image in single up

• Press to fast rewind video/audio playback

Camera Status

Power Off.

Ready to take pictures.

Camera busy.

Self-timer off.

Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds.

Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds.

LED Indicators

Introduction 7

LCD screen

The high resolution 3.0” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video.

Use the Mode Dial to switch between screen modes. Press the Screen button to switch between a

Full display (all icons with histogram, face detection or smile detection), or a Simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).

Capture/Video Mode Display

Capture Mode

3 4 5 6 7

1. Mode indicator

Auto

Auto Scene

P-Mode

Panorama

SCENE

Sport

Landscape

Night Landscape

Portrait

Self Portrait

Night Portrait

Museum

Snow

Sunset

Firework

Beach

Party

Foliage

Aquarium

Kids & Pets

Copy

Backlight

Audio

Marco

Video

Playback

2. Image Resolution

12M

10M

8.9M 3:2

2.1M 16:9

VGA

18 17 16 15 14 13

1 2

640

Video Mode

5 7

LCD screen

8 Introduction

3. Image Quality

Best

Better

Good

4. Flash

Auto Flash

Flash Off

Fill Flash

Red-eye Reduction

5. Self-Timer/Burst Mode

Self Timer

10 Seconds

2 Second

Burst Mode

M-burst Mode

6. Auto Exposure Bracketing

AEB Mode

7. Image Counter

Capture Mode

Quantity

Video Mode

Time

8. Memory Interface

SD Card

Internal Memory

9. Date Stamp

10. Anti-Shake

11. Zoom Bar

12. EV Compensation

13. Aperture Value

14. Shutter Speed

15. Battery Indicator

Battery Full

Battery Medium

Battery Low

Battery Insufficient

16. AF Frame

17. ISO Speed

Auto

ISO 80

9999

00:00:00

ISO 100

ISO 200

ISO 400

ISO 800

ISO 1600

ISO 3200

18. Focus Zone

Multi-Zone

LCD screen

-2.0EV~

+2.0EV

2~1/2000

Center

Selected Area

19. CONTINUOUS AF

20. Sharpness

High

Normal

Low

21. Contrast

High

Normal

Low

Blinking

22. Saturation

High

Normal

Low

23. White Blance

Auto

Sunny

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Cloudy

24. AE Metering

Matrix

Center Weighted

Spot

25. Camera Steady Warning

Camera Setup

Attaching the Wrist Strap

Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying:

1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet.

2. String the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.

Inserting the Battery

Follow these instructions to insert the Li-ion battery into the battery compartment.

1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.

3.0"

TFT

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

BATTER

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TFT LCD

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

2. Insert the battery into the compartment observing the correct polarity.

TFT

LCD

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

3. Close the battery compartment.

3.0" TFT

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

BATTERY

3.0"

TFT

LCD

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

Note:

The Li-ion battery should be fully charged more than 4 hours before using for the first time.

Attaching the Wrist Strap

10 Camera Setup

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

The camera features 32 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/SDHC memory card for additional storage.

Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card.

1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.

3.0"

TFT

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

TFT

LCD

/ 23

0,00 0 PIX

ELS

MENU MENU

BATTERY

2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot as shown.

TFT

LCD

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

3. Close the battery compartment.

3.0"

TFT

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

BATTERY

3.0"

TFT

LCD

/ 23

0,00

0 PIX

ELS

To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the card carefully.

Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card

Camera Setup 11

Charging the Battery

1. Insert the battery into the camera and connect the USB/AV

3-in-1 cable with the AC adapter as shown in the picture.

2. Connect the AC adapter to a live household outlet to start charging. The power LED will blink during the charging process.

3. Disconnect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable when the charging is done.

When the charging is done, Power LED still turns on.

Charging the Battery with USB power

1. Turn the power off and connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable with the camera and the computer.

2. The power LED will blink during the charging process.

3. The Power LED will keep steady blue when charging is done.

4. Disconnect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable.

Note:

1. The room temperature suitable for charging the camera is 6°C ~ 33°C. Power LED blinks during the charge and keep steady blue automatically after the charge.

2. The battery will not be charged when the room temperature is above 33°C or below 6°C. Also,

Power LED will not blink. The battery will be continuely charged till the temperature is between

6°C ~ 33°C.

Turning On

Press and hold the POWER button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, press the POWER button again.

Charging the Battery

12 Camera Setup

First Time Use

Press the POWER button as described in “Turning On” on page 11,

a welcome screen displays on the LCD screen.

If the camera is turned on for the first time, the Language menu pops up automatically after powering on the camera. Press the OK button and select the desired language by Up/Down navigation buttons, then press the OK button to confirm.

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRAN

ç

AIS

ITALIANO

LANGUAGE

After the desired language is selected, the Date and Time menu pops up. Press the OK button. Select each field and adjust the value using the navigation buttons. Press the OK button to confirm.

Press OK when done

(Year)

2009 / 03 / 01 12 : 00

DATE & TIME

Note:

If the Date and Time is reset (when running out the battery and not in use for a long period), the Date and Time setup screen displays automatically.

First Time Use

Getting Started 13

Getting Started

Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies.

Taking your First Photo

Taking a photo with the camera is very simple.

1. Turn the camera on and turn the Mode Dial to Auto mode.

2. Frame the shot on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway. The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. The focus bracket turns green when ready.

3. Press fully and hold the Shutter button to capture the image.

When a camera steady warning icon appears, hold the camera as still as possible, as a longer exposure time (more than 1/40 second) is required.

Anti-Shake Function

This function is only available in Auto capture mode. Press the

/ button to enable the Anti-Shake function, and press again to disable it. An Anti-Shake icon displays on the LCD screen when the function is activated.

Using Quick Review

To delete a photo when using Quick Review:

2. Press the / button, a confirmation screen is displayed.

Select THIS IMAGE to delete the photo or CANCEL to keep it.

3. Press OK to confirm your selection.

You can also delete photos from the Playback menu. See “Deleting Photos/Videos/Audios” on page 32

for more detailed information.

Taking your First Photo

14 Getting Started

Using Macro Mode

Macro mode is designed for close-up photography and can capture all detail even when your subject is

displays on very close to the camera. Turn the Mode Dial to Macro mode. The Macro icon the LCD screen.

Setting the Flash Mode

You can choose from four flash modes to suit various lighting conditions.

Press the Up/Flash navigation button to scroll through the four modes on the LCD screen. The flash setting remains the same for subsequent photos until you change it as described above.

Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when needed.

Flash off: The flash is turned off.

Fill flash: The flash always fires.

Red-eye Reduction: The flash fires twice so as to reduce the red-eye effect.

Using the Zoom in/out Function

The camera comes equipped with 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on your subject.

To use the zoom:

1. Slide the Zoom switch to the right

2. Slide the Zoom switch to the left

to zoom in on your subject.

to zoom out from your subject.

Taking your First Photo

Getting Started 15

Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography

The camera comes equipped with a self-timer which allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay.

The burst photography feature allows you to take multiple consecutive photos by pressing and holding the Shutter button. The multi-burst photography feature allows you to take multiple (16) consecutive

VGA photos by pressing the Shutter button once.

To set the self-timer/burst mode:

1. Press the Right/Self-timer /Burst Mode navigation button to cycle through the selftimer ( or ) and burst photography options ( next photo, press the Right/Self-timer activate the function.

or ) on the LCD screen.

2. Once you have selected an option, frame and take your shot. In self-timer mode, the icon will flash until the time expires and the photo is taken.

3. After taking a photo, the Self-timer automatically exit. If you want to use these functions for the

/Burst Mode navigation button again to

Note:

: Burst Mode

Take photos until shutter is released.

: Multi-Burst Mode

16 photos continuously by 1 press of the Shutter button.

Using Auto Scene Mode

When Auto Scene mode is enabled, the camera will automatically detect the proper scene modes you may want to switch, such as Portrait,

Landscape, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Backlight, Copy, Macro,

Foliage. However, the image resolution and quality, and the exposure compensation are still controllable in this function.

2. The detected scene icon will be displayed on the LCD.

Taking your First Photo

16 Getting Started

Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function

When using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) function, the camera automatically takes

3 consecutive photos with different exposures by pressing the Shutter button once. For example, when the current EV compensation value is +0.3 EV and the AEB bracket interval value is set to ±0.3, the camera takes shots of the same scene with 3 varying levels of exposure: -0.3 EV, 0 EV and +0.3 EV.

This function is only available in Auto, P-Mode and Macro modes. To set the AEB mode:

1. Press the MENU button to display menu options.

2. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to select AEB setting.

3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the available options:

• AEB: Select to enable (ON) or disable (OFF) the AEB function.

• BRACKET: Select to set the bracket interval value ranging from

±0.3 to ±2.0 EV in 0.3 or 0.4 EV increments.

AEB

BRACKET

EXIT

± 0.3EV

• EXIT: Select to apply new settings to the camera and return to the setup menu.

AEB

Note:

1. When taking AEB shots, hold the camera steadily. For the best result, use the tripod.

2. Flash, Burst, and M-Burst modes are not allowed when the AEB function is enabled.

Taking your First Photo

Getting Started 17

Setting the Scene Mode

The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments and conditions. Each setting is configured automatically by the camera.

To select scene modes:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to SCENE mode to display the Scene menu options.

2. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the modes:

•

Sport

Sport

•

Self-Portrait

•

3. Press OK to confirm your selection.

Audio

Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function

The face ( ) and smile ( ) detection functions can be toggled on and off with each press of the Down/Screen navigation button in most capture modes. When the subject’s face/ smile is detected, the white bracket appears to track faces/smiles while the camera or people are moving.

When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, the green focus frames appear on the LCD screen. Then the camera automatically adjusts the focus point and exposure to the optimized value. Press the Shutter button all the way to take pictures with detected face. When a detected face smiles, the shutter automatically fires.

Taking your First Photo

18 Getting Started

However, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, a white focus bracket will be displayed according to the selected focus mode.

To disable the smile detection function, press the Down/Screen navigation button again.

Using the Self Portrait Mode

The up-to-date Self Portrait function allows you to take self-portrait shots. When enabling the Self

Portrait function, a white detection frame will appear and track your face automatically. After focus on, it will take a shot without pressing the Shutter button.

To take a self-portrait shot:

1. Press the SCENE button and select Self Portrait mode, and then press the OK button to confirm. The Self Portrait icon

displays on the LCD screen.

2. Turn the camera lens toward your face.

3. The camera will automatically take a picture. This function is available in any flash mode.

Note:

1. The

Shutter

button, Macro mode, Self-timer and Burst functions could not work when enable the

Self Portrait mode. Also, the

Face modes.

DOWN

navigation button is only for switching between Simple and

2. The white focus frame only works within the effective yellow frame.

Using the Self Portrait Mode

Getting Started 19

Taking Panoramic Pictures

Panorama mode allows you to shoot ultra wide panoramic shots. You can create wide-view photos by stitching three images into a single panoramic scene.

To take a panoramic picture: icon displays on the LCD screen.

2. You can take panoramic shots in either left-to-right ( ) or right-to-left ( ) sequence. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction in which the sequence will be taken. Then press the OK button.

3. Frame the first view on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button. The frame record icon is displayed to indicate the location of frame is going to take for the panorama image.

4. After a quick preview, the LCD screen shows an overlay from the first picture.

5. Capture the second and third views as taking the first view, making sure that the edges of pictures overlap.

6. You can press the / button to retake the picture. If you are taking only two pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together.

7. After you take three pictures, the camera will automatically stitch them together into one panorama shot.

Taking Panoramic Pictures

20 Getting Started

Recording your First Video

You can also record video clips with the camera.

To record a video clip:

2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to start recording. The self-timer LED is steady on to indicate recording is in progress.

3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. If not, recording will continue until all free memory space is used.

4. In playback mode, press the OK button to playback the recording. Press the / button to delete the recording if needed.

Recording Audio Files

You can also record audio files with the camera.

To record an audio file:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to SCN mode and select the Audio mode with 4-way navigation button.

2. Press the Shutter button to start recording. A counting up timer will be displayed during audio recording.

3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. If not, recording will continue until all free memory space is used.

4. Start recording screen is displayed after recording is stopped.

5. In playback mode, press the OK button to playback the recording. Press the / button to delete the recording if needed.

Recording your First Video

Getting Started 21

Recording Voice Memos

You can add a 20 sec voice memo to an image right after it’s taken.

To record a voice memo:

1. Hold the Shutter button to start recording and release the Shutter button to stop recording.

2. While recording, the taken image is shown on the LCD screen.

3. The elapsed time screen shows the length of a voice memo.

Note:

A Voice Memo can also be added in Playback mode.

Recording Voice Memos

22 Capture Settings

Capture Settings

This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips.

The Capture Menu

To access the Capture menu:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to select a desired image capture mode.

2. Press the MENU button to display menu options and use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select the function you need, then press the OK button to enter the selection function.

3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm.

Enter

12M

10M

12M

10M

3:2

8.9M 3:2

IMAGE RESOLUTION

Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.

Note:

All the options in this section may vary accoring to the different modes.

The Capture Menu

Capture Settings 23

Image Resolution

The Image Resolution setting refers to the size of the image in pixels.

Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options.

9 settings for image resolution are available:

• 12M (4000 x 3000) • 3M (2048 x 1536)

• 10M (3664 x 2748)

• 8.9M 3:2 (3664 x 2442)

• 2.1M 16:9 (1920 x 1080)

• 2M (1600 x 1200)

• 8M (3264 x 2448)

• 5M (2576 x 1932)

• VGA (640 x480)

Image Quality

The Image Quality setting refers to the compression ratio of the JPG.

The higher image quality, more memory space is required. Use the Up/

Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 settings for image quality are available:

• BEST (default)

• BETTER

• GOOD

Focus Zone

12M 12M

10M 10M

3:2

8.9M 3:2

IMAGE RESOLUTION

BEST

BETTER

GOOD

IMAGE QUALITY

The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the camera will focus on when taking a photo. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 settings for focus zone are available:

• MULTI-ZONE (default)

MULTI-ZONE

CENTER

SELECTED AREA

• CENTER

• SELECTED AREA: When this option is set, press the OK button to enable AF area selection. The new setting is applied to the Live

FOCUS ZONE

View image each time navigation buttons are pressed. Press the

OK button to return to the capture mode and save the current setting, which will take effect until it is changed again.

Note:

In Auto Mode, there is no “Selected Area” item.

The Capture Menu

24 Capture Settings

EV Compensation

The EV Compensation menu allows you to adjust the exposure or amount of light that enters the lens while capturing photos or videos.

Use this feature to lighten or darken the image when the brightness between the subject and background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only a small part of the photograph. Use a positive (+)

EV compensation for spotlit subjects, especially against dark backgrounds or scenes with low reflectivity, such as green or dark foliage.

AEB

Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to modify the value. This setting can be modified from -2.0 to +2.0 in a 0.3/0.4 increment/decrement.

+0.3EV

EV COMPENSATION

See “Using the AEB (Auto Exposure Bracketing) Function” on page 16 for more detailed information.

M-Burst Interval

The M-Burst Interval setting allows you to adjust the burst interval when the multi-burst function is enabled. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 settings for M-Burst Interval are avaliable:

• 1/30 SEC (default)

• 1/15 SEC

• 1/7.5 SEC

1/30 SEC

1/15 SEC

1/7.5 SEC

M-BURST INTERVAL

The Capture Menu

Capture Settings 25

White Balance

The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient white light when shooting. White balance represents the degree of coolness of the light. If the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge, it is said to be warm; if it has a bluish tinge, it is said to be cool. You can select the setting and preview it on screen before confirming your choice. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 5 white balance settings are available:

• AUTO (default) • FLUORESCENT

• SUNNY • CLOUDY

• TUNGSTEN

ISO Speed

AUTO

SUNNY

TUNGSTEN

FLUORESCENT

WHITE BALANCE

The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the CCD light-sensitivity.

Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 8 ISO settings are available:

• AUTO (default)

• ISO 80

AUTO

ISO 80

ISO 100

ISO 200

• ISO 100: For outdoor photography in bright sunlight.

• ISO 200: For outdoor or indoor photography in bright light.

• ISO 400: For indoor photography or low light environments.

• ISO 800: For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash.

ISO SPEED

• ISO 1600: For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash

• ISO 3200: For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash

Note:

ISO 3200: Only capture at 3M image resolution when you select ISO 3200. If you wish to select larger image resolution, ISO will go to default setting at Auto ISO.

The Capture Menu

26 Capture Settings

AE Metering

The AE Metering allows you to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 AE metering settings are available:

• MATRIX (default): Camera metering is set for evaluating 16 zones of objects with intelligent weighting in the frame.

• CENTER WEIGHTED: The metering puts more emphasis on the center of the image while still looking at the entire scene.

• SPOT: Camera metering is set for the brightness of a single object in the center of the frame.

Color

The Color setting allows you to take photos and apply different colors or color tones for an artistic effect. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 4 color settings are available:

• VIVID

• COLOR (default)

• BLACK & WHITE

• SEPIA

Sharpness

The Sharpness setting allows you to enhance the finer details of your photos. Use a higher setting for very sharp photos and a lower setting for a soft-toned photo. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 sharpness settings are available:

• HIGH

• NORMAL (default)

• LOW

MATRIX

CENTER WEIGHTED

SPOT

AE METERING

VIVID

COLOR

BLACK & WHITE

SEPIA

COLOR

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

SHARPNESS

The Capture Menu

Capture Settings 27

Saturation

The Saturation setting allows you to adjust the saturation of the colors in your photos. Use a high saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 saturation settings are available:

• HIGH

• NORMAL (default)

• LOW

Contrast

The Contrast setting allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos.

Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options.

3 contrast settings are available:

• HIGH

• NORMAL (default)

• LOW

Setup

See “The Setup Menu” on page 40 for more details on the setup menu options.

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

SATURATION

HIGH

NORMAL

LOW

CONTRAST

The Capture Menu

28 Capture Settings

Video Capture Menu

To access the video menu:

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

3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to enter the submenu. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.

Video Resolution

The Video Resolution setting allows you to adjust the resolution at which your videos are recorded. 3 video size settings are available:

• 1280X720

• 640X480

• 320X240

White Balance

See “White Balance” on page 25 for more details on the setup menu

options.

1280X720

640 640X480

320 320X240

VIDEO RESOLUTION

1280X720

640 640X480

320 320X240

VIDEO RESOLUTION

OK Enter

Video Capture Menu

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 29

Photo, Video & Audio Playback

Playback Mode Display

1. Playback mode

2. Image resolution

Video mode: HD (1280X720),

640 (640x480),

320 (320x240)

3. Protect

4. Sharpness

5. Flash mode

Photo mode:

Video mode: 00:00:00

(Length of the video clip.)

6. Color mode

7. Quantity

8. SD card /

Internal memory

9. Histogram

1/140, 2/30

10. File Name

11. Date and Time

12. Next

13. Battery status

14. Previous

15. Voice memo

16. Mode icons

Photo Playback

Video Playback

1 2 3 4 5 6

F2.9

1/125

-1.0EV

16 15

2 3 4

14 13 12

5 6

640

-1.0EV

16 14 13 12

Photo mode: IMGP0123.JPG

Video mode: IMGP0124.AVI

2009/09/01

00:00:00

Move to next image.

Move to previous image.

Please see “Capture/Video Mode Display” on page 7 for detailed information.

17. ISO Speed

18. Contrast

19. White balance

20. Saturation

21. AE Metering

22. EV Compensation +2.0EV ~ -2.0EV

23. Shutter speed 1/2000 sec. ~ 2 sec.

24. Aperture value

25. Image quality

7 8

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00:00:00

7 8

2009/09/01

00:00:00

Playback Mode Display

30 Photo, Video & Audio Playback

Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen

To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback mode. The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips.

3. Press the OK button to begin playback of a video clip.

4. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons at any time during playback to skip to the previous/next photo or video.

5. Press the OK button and press the Left/Right navigation buttons to fast-rewind/fast-forward during video playback.

6. Press the OK button at any time during playback to pause the video.

7. After the video clip finishes playing, the LCD screen displays the first frame of the clip.

Viewing M-Burst Photos

To view your multi-burst photos on the LCD screen:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback mode. The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos.

3. When reviewing a multi-burst image, it will be displayed from the 1 st frames/per second like a slideshow.

frame to the 16 th

frame at 2

4. To stop the M-Burst slideshow, press Left/Right navigation buttons and skip to the previous/ next image.

Listening to Audio Files

To listen to audio files:

1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback mode. The most recent photo, audio or video clip is displayed.

2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the files.

3. Press the OK button to begin playback of an audio file.

4. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons at any time during playback to skip to the previous/next audio file.

5. Press the OK button and press the Left/Right navigation buttons to fast-rewind/fast-forward during audio playback.

6. Press the OK button at any time during playback to pause.

Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 31

Listening to Voice Memo

A voice memo plays simultaneously when playing a saved image with voice memo.

To stop a voice memo while reviewing an image, press OK button.

To skip to previous/next image, press Left/Right navigation buttons.

Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV

To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the USB/AV ( connect your camera to a TV:

) port on the side of the camera. To

1. Turn on the camera and make sure that the camera’s video

out format is set to the same as that of the TV. See “Video

Out” on page 43 for more information.

Video Audio

2. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the on the camera.

USB

port

3. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AV input port.

4. The LCD screen turns blank and all images and video clips are displayed on the TV screen. Follow the same steps

described in “Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen” on page 30.

Zooming In During Playback

The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during playback. This allows you to view photos in greater detail.

To zoom in on saved photos:

switches to zoom in and out of the photo/video.

2. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.

3. When zoomed in on a photo, press the OK button to crop the image. When zoomed out to the maximum, the LCD screen will display all photos and videos as a series of thumbnails.

Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV

32 Photo, Video & Audio Playback

Deleting Photos/Videos/Audios

The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files stored on internal memory or a memory card.

DELETE

To delete a photo/video/audio:

CANCEL

VOICE MEMO

1. Press the / button to display the Delete menu.

2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:

THIS IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

• CANCEL: Select to cancel the action and exit to the main menu.

• VOICE MEMO (only available for images with voice memos attached): Select to delete the voice memo.

• THIS IMAGE/VIDEO/AUDIO: Select to delete the current image/video/audio.

• ALL IMAGES: Select to delete all images.

Using the Playback Menu

Access the Playback menu to view further information, configure printing settings, view a slideshow, or delete photos or movies.

To access the Playback menu:

THIS IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

EXIT

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

3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to confirm.

DPOF

Deleting Photos/Videos/Audios

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 33

DPOF

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date.

Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. You can also select how many copies print.

When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.

To set DPOF:

1. Press the MENU button to select DPOF from the menu.

2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:

• THIS IMAGE: Select to print the current image.

• ALL IMAGES: Select to print all images.

• EXIT: Select to exit to the main menu.

THIS IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

EXIT

DPOF

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies you wish to print.

Number of copies

Using the Playback Menu

34 Photo, Video & Audio Playback

Slideshow

The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos in a continuous sequence.

To view a slideshow:

1. Press the MENU button to select SLIDESHOW from the menu, then press the OK button to enter the SLIDESHOW function.

2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:

• START: Select to start the slideshow.

START

INTERVAL

LOOP

EXIT

SLIDESHOW

5 SEC

OFF

• INTERVAL: Select to set the interval time between each photo during the slideshow. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to set a value in seconds.

• LOOP: Select to enable/disable a continuous loop of the slideshow. Select On or Off (default) from the submenu.

• EXIT: Select to exit to the main menu.

Resize

The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution.

To resize a photo:

1. Press the MENU button to select RESIZE from the menu, then press the OK button to enter the Resize function.

2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select the resize ratio you require: 6M, 4M, 2M, 1M, and VGA.

3. Select EXIT to return to the main menu.

6 M

4 M

2 M

1 M

RESIZE

Note:

It is only possible to scale-down image resolutions. If the current image resolution is VGA, this menu item is disabled in the Resize submenu. The ratio of the image (4:3 or 3:2) remains unchanged after resizing.

• This function only supports native pictures

• Cropped images cannot be resized

• If there is not sufficient storage space, images cannot be resized

• If the SD/SDHC card is locked, images cannot be resized

• VGA images cannot be resized

Using the Playback Menu

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 35

Rotate

The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo.

To rotate an image:

1. Press the MENU button to select ROTATE from the menu.

2. Press the OK button to enter the edit mode.

3. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to rotate the selected image.

4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to confirm or cancel the rotation.

• OK: Confirm selection and save image.

• : Select to discard the changes and return to the main menu.

Press OK to enter

ROTATE

Protect

You can lock a photo or video to protect it from being accidentally erased.

To lock a photo or video:

1. Press the MENU button to select PROTECT from the menu and press the OK button to enter.

2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Lock confirm the one you needed.

3. A key icon displays at the top of the screen to indicate the photo/video is now locked.

4. To unlock a photo or video, perform the steps 1 and 2 again.

EXIT

PROTECT

Using the Playback Menu

36 Photo, Video & Audio Playback

Frame Composite

The Frame Composite function supports 9 various decoration frame types to make your captured pictures more funny. Please note the image resolution of the picture that you want apply the frame needs being higher than 3M.

To add a frame on your picture:

1. Press the MENU button to select the IMAGE RESOLUTION from menu. Make sure the current resolution is higher than 3M and then press the OK button to confirm.

2. After taking pictures, press the Playback button and select the image you want to apply a frame.

3. Press the MENU button again and use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select the FRAME COMPOSITE from the menu and then press the OK button to confirm.

Press OK to enter

FRAME COMPOSITE

Enter

4. Use the 4-way navigation (Left/Right/Up/Down) button to select the frame type you like and press the OK button.

5. Press the OK button to save the picture as NEW FILE or

OVERWRITE the original one, and then press the OK button again.

6. You may press the MENU button to return to the previous menu during the operation.

NEW FILE

OVERWRITE

Note:

1. The function is unavailable when the storage space is not enough.

2. All images' size will be changed to 3M after applying the Frame Composite function; even you take the pictures' size higher than 3M.

3. The function does not support cropped or rotated images.

Using the Playback Menu

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 37

Move

The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memory card.

To move an image:

1. Press the MENU button to select MOVE from the menu.

2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the 3 available options:

• THIS IMAGE: Select to move the current image to a memory card.

• ALL IMAGES: Select to move all images to a memory card.

• EXIT: Select to exit to the main menu.

THIS IMAGE

ALL IMAGES

EXIT

MOVE

Note:

The Move function is only available when you choose internal memory as the storage media and an SD/

SDHC card has been inserted into the camera.

Divide

The Divide function allows you to cut unnecessary portions of a video.

This feature is useful when the memory capacity is insufficient or when users want to trim video clips.

To move an image:

1. Press the MENU button to select DIVIDE from the menu.

2. Press the OK button to enter the edit mode.

Press OK to enter

DIVIDE

3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the portion of the video you want to delete.

• : Beginning of the new video clip

• : End of the new video clip

4. Press and hold the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the beginning and end position of the new video clip and release at the frame you want to stop.

Using the Playback Menu

38 Photo, Video & Audio Playback

5. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the following options:

• : Select to review the trimmed video clip.

•

: Select to save the trimmed video clip as a new file or overwrite the original video. Select EXIT to discard the changes.

: Select to return to the main menu.

NEW FILE

OVERWRITE

EXIT

Note:

The Divide function is only available when a video file is selected. Video clips shorter than one second cannot be edited.

Using the Playback Menu

Photo, Video & Audio Playback 39

Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC

To transfer photos and videos to your PC:

Connect the camera’s using the USB cable.

port to a free USB port on your PC

The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/SDHC card appear as removable drives in the file manager. Copy the files from the drives to the directory on your PC.

Use PhotoImpression and VideoImpression (provided on the software CD) to view or edit the photos and videos respectively.

PIXELS 8.0 MEGA

Note:

The USB mode is only available in MSDC.

Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC

40 Camera Settings

Camera Settings

The Setup Menu

The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings and according to your preferences.

To access the setup menu:

1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture modes.

2. Select SETUP from the menu. The submenu appears.

3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the options and press the OK button to enter further submenus and to confirm your selection. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.

LCD Brightness

Press OK to enter

SETUP

OK Enter

The LCD Brightness setting allows you to brighten or darken the LCD backlight. Press the OK button to enter. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to increase or decrease the brightness.

LCD BRIGHTNESS

File Number

The File Number setting allows you to reset the file number to 0001 when the camera creates a new folder. Otherwise, the next file number will be used. Select RESET to reset or CONTINUE to set the file numbers in continuous order.

RESET

CONTINUE

FILE NO.

The Setup Menu

Camera Settings 41

Digital Zoom

The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function on or off. Press the OK button to confirm. Select ON to enable the function or OFF (default) to disable it.

OFF

DIGITAL ZOOM

Quick View

The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just taken. Once you have taken your photo, it displays on the LCD screen. If you are not satisfied with the result, you can press the / button to delete the photo immediately. Select ON (default) to enable the function or OFF to disable it.

Note:

The Quick View function is not available in M-Burst modes.

Continuous AF

The Continuous AF setting allows you to turn the continuous auto focus function ON or OFF. Press the OK button to enter. Select ON to enable the function or OFF (default) to disable it.

OFF

QUICK VIEW

OFF

CONTINUOUS AF

The Setup Menu

42 Camera Settings

Camera Sound

The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level. You can also set the start-up and shutter sound when you turn on the camera and press the Shutter button. Available options are as follows:

• VOLUME: Off, Low, Normal (default), High

• START-UP: Sound 1 (default), Sound 2, Sound 3

• SHUTTER: Sound 1 (default), Sound 2, Sound 3

• EXIT: Select to exit to the main menu.

Power Saving

The Power Saving setting allows you to adjust the length of time that

LCD screen turn dim to save battery power. 4 options are available:

• OFF

• 15 SEC (default)

• 30 SEC

• 1 MIN

Auto Power Off

The Auto Power Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time after which the camera will power down when inactive. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 2 options are available:

• 5 MIN (default)

• 2 MIN

VOLUME

START-UP

SHUTTER

EXIT

CAMERA SOUND

NORMAL

OFF

15 SEC

30 SEC

1 MIN

POWER SAVING

5 MIN

2 MIN

AUTO POWER OFF

The Setup Menu

Camera Settings 43

Video Out

The Video Out setting allows you to adjust the video output, depending on the type of your TV. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 2 options are available:

• NTSC

• PAL

NTSC

PAL

VIDEO OUT

Date Stamp

The Date Stamp setting allows you to adjust the format in which the date will appear on each photo or video. You can also deactivate this function if you wish. Setting a date stamp allows for easy sorting and the date will appear on the photo when printed. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 4 options are available:

• OFF (default)

• YYYY MM DD: year-month-date format

• MM DD YYYY: month-date-year format

• DD MM YYYY: date-month-year format

Date and Time

The Date and Time setting allows you to set or adjust the date and time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and time:

• Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to select the Year field.

• Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to adjust the Year value.

• In the same way, select the Month, Date, Hour and Minute fields and adjust them accordingly.

OFF

YYYY MM DD

MM DD YYYY

DD MM YYYY

DATE STAMP

Press OK when done

(Year)

2009 / 03 / 01 12 : 00

DATE & TIME

The Setup Menu

44 Camera Settings

Language

The Language setting allows you to choose which language the OSD menu uses. Scroll down the list and select your language. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options.

ENGLISH

DEUTSCH

FRAN

ç

AIS

ITALIANO

LANGUAGE

Image Storage

The Image Storage setting allows you to specify where photos and video clips will be stored. The camera features 32 MB internal memory

but you can also insert an SD/SDHC card (see “Inserting an SD/SDHC

Memory Card” on page 10 for more details). 2 options are available:

AUTO

INTERNAL MEMORY

• AUTO (default): When selected, the camera chooses the storage medium automatically. If an SD/SDHC card is inserted in the camera, all photos and videos are stored on the card. If an external card is not detected, all photos and videos are stored in the internal memory.

IMAGE STORAGE

• INTERNAL MEMORY: All photos and videos are stored in the internal memory.

Format

The Format setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory or on the SD/SDHC card. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the Up/

Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 3 options are available:

• MEMORY CARD (default): All data on the SD/SDHC will be formatted.

• INTERNAL MEMORY: All data in the internal memory will be formatted.

• EXIT: Cancel format action.

MEMORY CARD

INTERNAL MEMORY

EXIT

FORMAT

The Setup Menu

Camera Settings 45

Reset

The Reset setting allows you to reset the camera to the original factory default settings except date&time, language, and video out format. This means all modifications you have made to the camera settings will be cleared.

Once selected, the Reset screen displays a confirmation message.

Select YES to proceed with the reset or EXIT (default) to cancel.

Voice Memo

The Voice Memo setting allows you to record a voice memo when a photo is taken or in playback mode. Select ON to enable the Voice Memo function or OFF (default) to disable it.

Reset to camera default setting?

YES

EXIT

RESET

OFF

VOICE MEMO

The Setup Menu

46 Specifications

Specifications

General

Resolution / Image Type

LCD

Dimensions

Exterior Casing

Weight

Aperture

Optics

Optical Zoom

Digital Zoom

Focal Length

Camera

Features

Focus Mode

Shutter Speed

Viewfinder

Auto Power Off / Time Out

ISO Equivalent

Internal Memory

Flash Modes

Shooting Mode

Tripod Mount

Preset Scene

12M Pixels / 1/2.33” CCD

3.0” TFT, 230,000 Pixels

90(W)x59(H)x19(D)mm

Metal Housing

Approx. 128g

Wide: F2.9

Tele: F5.3

Up to 3x

Up to 5x f=5.7mm (W), 17.1mm (T)

(f=32mm~96mm, 35mm equivalent)

Normal: 0.1m~infinity (Wide), 0.35m~infinity (Tele)

Marco: 10~70cm (Wide), 35~70cm (Tele)

2 ~ 1/2000 Sec.

None

Yes

Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200

32MB internal memory

Support SD/SDHC memory card up to 16GB

Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye

Auto, Auto Scene, P-Mode, Panorama, SCENE,

Marco, Video, Playback

1/4” Standard

Sport, Landscape, Night Landscape, Portrait,

Self-Portrait, Night Portrait, Museum, Snow, Sunset,

Fireworks, Beach, Party, Foliage, Aquarium,

Kids&Pets, Copy, Backlight, Audio

Image

Resolution

Capture

Features

Image File Formats

Image Quality Mode

Quality Levels

DPOF

Erase Protection

Exposure Compensation

Sharpness

Color

Metering

Focus

Specifications 47

Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.2)

Still Image:

4000 x 3000, 3664 x 2748,

3664 x 2442, 3264 x 2448,

2576 x 1932, 2048 x 1536,

1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200,

640 x480

Video Mode:

1280x720@15fps,

640x480@30fps,

320x240@30fps

Best, Better, Good

Version 1.1

Yes

Selectable +/-2.0 EV with 0.3 EV steps

High, Normal, Low

Vivid, Color, Black & White, Sepia

Matrix, Center Weighted, Spot

Multi-Zone, Center, Selected Area

48 Specifications

Audio/Video

Power

Capability

Standards

Face / Smile Detection

Flash Range

Lens Thread

Anti-Shake

Drive Mode

Quick Delete

Quick View

Quick Review

Self Timer

Playback Magnify

White Balance

Audio / Video Out

Stream to SD/SDHC

Speaker

Movie File Format

Movie Length

Microphone

Audio Recording

Battery

Battery Life (Li-ion)

Camera Interface

Host Platform

Operating Temperature

Language

Yes

2.5m@wide

None

Yes, High ISO

Single Mode, Burst Mode, M-Burst (VGA@16 shots),

AEB Mode

Yes

2 or 10 seconds

Up to 6X (0.5 steps)

Auto, Sunny, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy

PAL, NTSC

Yes

Yes, Mono

AVI

Maximum recordng size: 4G

Yes, Mono

Yes, Wave format

NP40

CIPA 200 images

USB 2.0 full speed

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

0°C ~ 40°C

English/ German/ French/ Italian/ Spanish/

Portuguese(Brazil)/Japanese/ Russian/ Traditional

Chinese/ Simplified Chinese/Arabic/Turkish/ Dutch/

Swedish/ Danish/ Greek/ Polish/ Hungarian

Troubleshooting 49

Troubleshooting

Problem

Camera does not turn on

Camera turns off automatically

LCD turns dim automatically

Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD then camera turns off

LCD screen displays ‘Card Requires

Formatting’

LCD screen displays ‘Card is Full’

LCD screen displays ‘Card is Locked’

Insufficient memory space to complete request

No image displays on the TV screen

Insufficient space on the card

Action

• The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.

• The battery are installed incorrectly. Reinsert the battery observing the correct polarity.

Press the POWER button again to turn on the camera.

Press any button to turn on the LCD when POWER SAVING setting (30 SEC or 1 MIN) is activated.

Battery is exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.

Memory card format not recognized.

Reformat the memory card.

Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images from the existing card.

The card is protected by a protect switch mechanism. Move the switch to the unlock position.

Insufficient space in memory to rotate an image or divide a video. Delete unnecessary images and videos.

Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set correct TV-out type to match your TV system.

Delete unnecessary images.

Information for Users on Collection and Disposal of Old Equipment and Used Batteries

1. In the European Union

These symbols on the products, packaging and/or accompanying documents mean that used electrical and electronic equipments and batteries should not be mixed with general household waste.

Used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of these products. Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical/electronic equipments and batteries to designated collection facilities free of charge*.

In some countries your local retailer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one. *Please contact your local authority for further details.

By disposing of this product correctly you will help ensure that the waste undergoes the necessary treatment, recovery and recycling and thus prevent potential negative effects on the environment and human health which could otherwise arise due to inappropriate waste handling.

2. In other countries outside the EU

These symbols are only valid in the European Union. If you wish to discard these items, please contact your local authorities or dealer and ask for the correct method of disposal.

For Switzerland: Used electrical/electronic equipment can be returned free of charge to the dealer, even when you don’t purchase a new product. Further collection facilities are listed on the home page of www.swico.ch or www.sens.ch.

Note for the batteries symbol (bottom two symbol examples): This symbol might be used in combination with a designation for the chemical element or compound in use. In this case you have to comply with the requirement set by the Directive for the chemicals involved.