GE A1050 User manual

User Manual
Digital Still Camera
GETTING READY
BASIC OPERATION
USING THE MODES
PLAYBACK
USING THE MENUS
CONNECTIONS
A SeriesA950 / A1050 / A1250 / WM1050
/ A1035 / A1235
E Series
APPENDICES
E1255W
EN
WARNING
To prevent fire or shock hazard, do not expose the unit
to rain or moisture.
For customers in the U.S.A.
Tested To Comply With FCC Standards
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
FCC Statement
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules.
Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
For customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies
with the European requirements for safety,
health, environment and customer protection. "CE"
mark cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheeled bin WEEE Annex
IV] indicates separate collection of waste electrical
and electronic equipment in the EU countries.
Please do not throw the equipment into the domestic
refuse. Please use the return and collection systems
available in your country for the disposal of this product.
Declaration of Conformity
Model Name : A950/A1050/A1250/A1035/A1235/
WM1050/E1255W
Trade Name : GE
Responsible Party : General Imaging Co.
Address : 2158 W.190th Street, Torrance, CA 90504, USA
Telephone Number : 1-800-730-6597
Conforms to the following Standards:
EMC
: EN 55022:1998/A1:2000/A2:2003 Class B
EN 55024:1998/A1:2001/A2:2003
EN 61000-3-2:2000/A1:2001
EN 61000-3-3:1995/A1:2001
following the provision of the EMC Directive (89/336/
EEC,2004/108/EEC)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Camera notes:
Battery notes:
Do not store or use the camera in the following types
of locations:
Incorrect use of the batteries may cause them to
leak, become hot, ignite or burst. Always observe the
precautions given below.
• Do not expose the batteries to water, and take
particular care to keep the terminals dry.
• Do not heat the batteries or throw them into a fire.
• Do not attempt to deform, disassemble or modify the
batteries.
• Use GE charger in the package to charge the lithium
battery only (for G and E series).
Keep the batteries out of reach of babies and small children.
In cold locations, battery performance deteriorates and
the time for which they can be used shortens markedly.
• In the rain, very humid and dusty places.
• In a place where the camera can be exposed
directly to the sunlight or subject to high
temperature, e.g. Inside a closed car in summer.
• In a place where the camera is subject to a high
magnetic field, e.g. near motors, transformers or
magnets.
Do not place the camera on a wet surface or places
where dripping water or sand may come in contact
with the camera, which may cause irrepairable faults.
If the camera will not be used for a long period of time, we
suggest you remove the battery and the memory card.
If you carry the camera suddenly from a cold location
to a warm place, moisture may condense inside the
camera. We suggest you wait for a while before turing
on the camera.
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No compensation for loss of recordings. Loss of recordings cannot be compensated for if a malfunction
of your camera or recording media, etc, makes the
playback of recordings not possible.
Memory card notes:
When using a new memory card, or a memory card has
been initialized by a PC, be sure to format the card with
your digital camera before using it.
To edit image data, copy the image data to the PC's hard
disk and then format memory card if upgrade the firmware.
Do not change or delete the directory names, or file
names in the memory card from your PC, as this may
make it impossible to use the card in your camera.
BEFORE YOU START
Preface
Thank you for purchasing GE digital cameras. Please
read this manual carefully and keep it in a safe place for
future reference.
Copyright
© Copyright 2009 General Imaging Company All rights
reserved.
No part of this publication may be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system, or
translated into any language or computer language,
in any form, by any means, without the prior written
permission of General Imaging Company.
Trademarks
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for
identification purposes only and may be properties of
their respective owners.
Safety information
Please read the following important information carefully before using the product.
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera
yourself.
• Do not drop or knock the camera. Improper handling
may damage the product.
• Turn off the camera before inserting or removing the
battery and memory card.
• Use only the type of battery and charger that came
with your camera. Using other types of batteries or
chargers may damage the camera and invalidate the
warranty.
• When using Li-ion batteries in this product, ensure
that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the batteries upside down can cause damage to the camera
and possibly start a fire.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme
temperatures. Extreme environments may shorten
the life of your camera or damage the batteries.
• Do not use or store the camera in dusty, dirty, or
sandy areas, as its components may be damaged.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended
periods.
• Download all pictures and remove the batteries from
the camera if you are going to store the camera for
long periods.
• Do not use abrasive cleansers, alcohol-based, or
solvent-based cleaners to clean the camera. Wipe
the camera with a slightly damp soft cloth.
About this manual
This manual provides you with instructions on how
to use your GE digital camera. Every effort has been
made to ensure that the contents of this manual are
accurate, but General Imaging Company reserves the
right to make changes without notice.
Symbols used in this manual
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are
used to help you locate information quickly and easily.
Indicates the useful information to know.
Indicates the precautions to be taken while
operating the camera.
CONTENTS
WARNING
Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card........................ 16
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Turning on and off........................................................ 17
BEFORE YOU START.............................................. 1
Using the Mode Dial..................................................... 18
Setting date/time and language.............................. 19
Preface...............................................................................1
Setting the Date and Time.................................. 19
Copyright...................................................................1
Setting the Language.......................................... 20
Trademarks...............................................................1
About the LCD screen.................................................. 21
Safety information..........................................................1
About this manual...........................................................2
BASIC OPERATION..............................................22
Symbols used in this manual................................2
Shooting in Auto mode................................................ 22
Using the zoom function............................................. 22
CONTENTS.............................................................. 3
Using the flash.............................................................. 23
GETTING READY.................................................... 7
Using the self-timer/Multiple shots......................... 23
Unpacking.........................................................................7
Using Macro mode....................................................... 24
Camera Views : A Series.................................................8
Exposure compensation............................................. 24
: E Series.............................................. 10
Advanced function menu (quick menu setup)........ 25
Charging the battery................................................... 12
WB (White Balance).............................................. 25
Inserting the battery................................................... 13
ISO............................................................................ 26
Quality..................................................................... 27
Sport........................................................................ 38
Size........................................................................... 28
Children................................................................... 38
Color........................................................................ 29
Indoor...................................................................... 38
USING THE MODES.............................................32
LCD Screen display....................................................... 32
Still shooting mode display................................ 32
Video shooting mode display............................. 34
Playback mode display........................................ 35
Auto Scene mode (ASCN)............................................. 36
Landscape Mode................................................... 37
Portrait mode........................................................ 37
Night Portrait........................................................ 37
Backlit Portrait...................................................... 37
Night Landscape Mode........................................ 37
Macro Mode........................................................... 37
Auto Mode.............................................................. 37
Scene mode (SCN)......................................................... 38
Leaf.......................................................................... 38
Snow........................................................................ 38
Sunset...................................................................... 39
Fireworks................................................................ 39
Glass........................................................................ 39
Museum.................................................................. 39
Landscape.............................................................. 39
Night landscape.................................................... 39
Night portrait........................................................ 39
Return to the scene mode palette.................... 40
Pan-Capture Panorama.............................................. 40
Image Stabilization mode........................................... 42
Face Detection.............................................................. 44
Smile Detection............................................................. 45
Blink Detection.............................................................. 46
PLAYBACK............................................................47
Slow Shutter........................................................... 57
Viewing photos and videos........................................ 47
Blink Detection...................................................... 58
Editing video.......................................................... 49
Date Imprint.......................................................... 58
Thumbnail view............................................................. 50
Movie menu................................................................... 59
Using zoom playback (for still pictures only).......... 51
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).................. 60
Using the Delete button.............................................. 52
Playback menu............................................................. 61
Protect..................................................................... 61
USING THE MENUS.............................................53
Still menu....................................................................... 53
AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)............................... 54
AF-assist beam...................................................... 54
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering).................. 54
Cont.Shot (Continuous shot)............................... 55
Grid.......................................................................... 55
Quick Review......................................................... 56
Digital Zoom........................................................... 56
Histogram............................................................... 57
Delete...................................................................... 62
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format).................... 63
Info. Box (Information Box)................................. 64
Trim.......................................................................... 64
Resize...................................................................... 65
Rotate...................................................................... 65
Slide show............................................................... 66
Red-eye removal................................................... 67
Setup menu.................................................................... 68
Format Memory.................................................... 68
Beep......................................................................... 69
Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer..... 79
LCD Brightness...................................................... 69
Setting the USB mode.......................................... 79
Power Saver........................................................... 70
Connecting the camera and priter................... 80
Date/Time............................................................... 71
Using the PictBridge menu......................................... 81
World time.............................................................. 71
Print with date....................................................... 81
File Numbering...................................................... 71
Print without date................................................ 82
Language................................................................ 72
Print index.............................................................. 83
Video system.......................................................... 72
Print DPOF.............................................................. 84
Copy to Card (Copy internal
memory to memory card)................................... 73
Exit........................................................................... 84
Reset Settings........................................................ 73
FW Ver. (Firmware version)................................ 74
APPENDICES........................................................85
Specifications:
A950/A1050/WM1050/A1250................... 85
CONNECTIONS....................................................75
A1035/A1235................................................ 90
Connecting to a TV....................................................... 75
E1255W.......................................................... 94
Connecting to a PC....................................................... 76
Error messages............................................................. 98
Setting the USB mode.......................................... 76
Troubleshooting......................................................... 100
Transferring files to your PC............................... 76
GETTING READY
Unpacking
Your package should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following items. If anything is missing
or appears to be damaged, please contact your vendor. The accessories will vary based on model purchased and are
noted below.
Use
rM
Rechargeable
Lithium-ion battery
(except A Series)
USB cable
AA-size alkaline
batteries X2 (A
Series only)
AV cable
a nu
al
User Manual
Battery charger
(except A Series)
Quick start guide
CD-ROM
Wrist strap
Warranty card
Camera views : A Series
Front View
1
2
3
Back View
5
6
7
8
9
10
4
Right View
17
15
11
14
12
13
Top View
Bottom View
18 19
Left View
16
20
21
22
23
1
AF assist beam / Timer indicator
13 Self-timer / Down button
2
Flash
14 Flash mode / Left button
3
Lens
15 Func / ok button
4
Mic
16 USB/ AV port
5
Status LED
17 Wrist strap mount
6
LCD screen
18 Speaker
7
Zoom scroll wheel
19 Power button
8
Face detection AF button
20 Shutter button
9
Menu button
21 Mode dial
10 Erase button
22 Tripod mount point
11 Exposure compensation / Up button
23 Memory card / Battery compartment
12 Macro mode/ Right button
Camera views : E Series
Front View
1
Back View
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Right
View
10
15
11
14
12
13
10
Top View
Bottom View
16 17 18
Left View
22
23
19
20
21
1
Flash
13 Self-timer / Down button
2
Mic
14 Flash mode / Left button
3
AF assist beam / Timer indicator
15 Func / ok button
4
Lens
16 Shutter button
5
LCD screen
17 Zoom scroll wheel
6
Status LED
18 Power button
7
Mode dial
19 Memory card / Battery compartment
8
Face detection AF button
20 Speaker
9
Menu button
21 Tripod mount point
10 Erase button
22 USB / AV port
11 Exposure compensation / Up button
23 Wrist strap mount
12
Macro mode / Right button
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Charging the battery (except A Series)
1. Place the battery into the charger as shown.
2. Plug one end of the connecting cable into the charger
base.
3. Plug the other end of the connecting cable into a wall
outlet.
1
2
Leave the battery to charge until the charger light
goes green.
(To maximize battery life, the first charge should
be at least 4 hours)
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Throughout the rest of the manual, the
following illustrations show the A1050 model
as an example. The A950, A1250, A1035, A1235,
WM1050, E1255W models operate similarly.)
Inserting the battery
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert the battery while observing the correct
polarity. Use the side of battery to press down
the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to be
inserted properly.
-
+
+
-
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3. Close the battery compartment.
Inserting the battery (E Series)
1. Open the battery compartment.
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2. Insert the battery while observing the correct
polarity. Use the side of battery to press down
the stopper as shown, allowing the battery to be
inserted properly.
3. Close the battery compartment.
Battery capacity decreases with usage.
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Inserting an optional SD/SDHC card
1. Open the battery compartment.
2. Insert an optional SD/SDHC card into the memory
card slot as shown.
Optional SD/SDHC cards are not included. The use
of 64MB to 8GB memory cards from recognized
manufacturers such as SanDisk, Panasonic and
Toshiba is recommended for reliable data storage.
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3. Close the battery compartment.
Turning on and off
Press the Power button to turn the camera on. To turn
off the camera, press the Power button again.
Power Button
When turned on, the camera will enter the mode according to the mode dial setting. You can also turn the
mode dial to change the modes after the camera is
turned on.
To remove the SD/SDHC card, open the battery compartment and gently push the card to release it. Pull
the card carefully.
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Using the Mode Dial
The GE camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. All the
available modes are listed as follows.
Mode Name
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Icon
Description
Auto
Switch to take still pictures. (The camera uses the default programmed automatic
settings.)
Playback
Switch to view the pictures/videos stored in the memory card and internal memory.
Movie
Switch to record videos.
Image Stabilization
Switch to use Image Stabilization when taking still pictures.
Scene
Switch to use a preset scene mode for taking still pictures. There are 12 scenes in total.
Auto Scene
In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected intelligently and the most suitable settings will be automatically selected.
Panorama
Switch to capture a sequence of shots and stitch them together into a panoramic
photo.
Manual
Switch to take still pictures in manual mode, where many camera settings can be
configured. (Recommended for advanced users only)
Setting date/time and language
To set the language, date, and time, the following
settings need to be configured in the Setup menu.
• Date / Time
• Display language
To access the Setup menu, do the following:
1. Press Power to turn the camera on.
button and use Up/Down/Left/Right
2. Press the
to select the Setup menu.
Setting the Date and Time
1. Use the Up/Down to select Date/Time. Then press
the Right to enter the setting.
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2. Press the Left/Right to highlight each field and use
the Up/Down to adjust the value.
3. Press the
button to confirm the setting.
Setting the Language
1. Use the Up/Down to select Language. Then press
the Right to enter the setting.
2. Use the navigation buttons to select the desired
language.
3. Press the
button to confirm the setting.
The Set date/time and language screen will
automatically appear when the camera is turned
on the first time.
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About the LCD screen
When you turn the camera on, various icons are shown
on the LCD screen to indicate the current camera settings and status. To learn more about the displayed
icons, see “LCD Screen display” on page 32.
LCD Screen notes:
Extremely high-precision technology had been used to
manufacture the LCD screen so that most of the pixels
are operational for use. However, there may be some
minute points (black, white, red, blue or green) that
constantly appear on the LCD screen. These points are
normal in the manufacturing process and the recording
is not affected in any way.
If the LCD monitor is damaged, take particular
care with the liquid crystal in the monitor. If any
of the following situations arise, take the urgent
action indicated.
• If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, wipe
the area with a cloth and then wash thoroughly with
soap and running water.
• If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the affected
eye with clean water for at least 15 minutes and
then seek medical assistance.
• If liquid crystal is swallowed, flush your mouth
thoroughly with water. Drink large quantities of
water and induce vomiting. Then seek medical
assistance.
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BASIC OPERATION
Shooting in Auto mode
Using the zoom function
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos. While
operating in this mode, the camera automatically
optimizes your photos for best results.
To start shooting, do the following:
1. Set the mode dial to Auto mode (
Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom: optical zoom and digital zoom. Press the Zoom button on
either the Wide or Tele position of the camera to zoom
in or out on your subject while taking pictures.
Zoom button
).
2. Press Power to turn the camera on.
3. Compose your picture on the LCD screen and press
the shutter button halfway to focus on the subject.
4. When the subject is in focus, the green colored focus
frame appears on the center of the LCD screen.
5. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
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Zoom indicator
(See “Digital
Zoom“ on page
56)
When the optical zoom factor reaches its maximum
value, it stops momentarily. Keep pressing down the
Tele position (
) and the zoom will switch over to
digital zoom automatically.
Using the flash
There are six flash modes. Press the Left/Flash to
cycle through the following flash modes.
•
•
•
Auto flash
Camera flash fires automatically based on
existing light conditions.
Red-eye reduction flash
The camera fires a brief flash before the picture is taken to reduce red-eye effects.
Forced flash
Flash always fires.
•
Flash off
Flash is turned off.
•
Slow Synchro
This allows you to take pictures of people at
night that clearly show both your subjects and
the night time backdrop.
•
Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro
Use this mode for slow synchro shots with
red-eye reduction.
Using the self-timer/Multiple shots
To enable the self-timer function, press the Down/
Self-timer to select 2-second timer delay, 10-second
timer delay, or a continuous shot.
•
2-second timer delay
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
•
10-second timer delay
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after the
shutter button is pressed.
•
Continuous shot
Pictures are shot continuously when the shutter button is pressed based on the Continuous
Shot settings in the menu. (See “Continuous
Shot” on page 55).
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Using Macro mode
In Macro mode, you can capture tiny details of the
subject at a very close range. Press the Right/Macro
to take close-up shots.
•
Macro
Select this to focus on subjects 5cm from the
lens.
Exposure compensation
The exposure compensation allows you to adjust the
background brightness to produce the best result of
photos. To change the exposure values, do the following:
1. When taking a picture, press the Up/Exposure button
to activate the set exposure screen.
2. Use the Left/Right to adjust the exposure value for
the picture. The range is from EV -2.0 to EV+2.0 (steps
of 0.3).
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Advanced function menu (quick menu setup)
WB (White Balance)
The white balance allows the user to adjust the color
temperature under different light source to ensure faithful color reproduction.
(The WB setting is only available when the camera is in
the
Manual mode).
To set the white balance, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
Make sure the WB function is selected.
2. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select
the setting you want. The following options are
available:
•
Auto
•
Daylight
•
Cloudy
•
Fluorescent
•
Fluorescent CWF
•
Incandescent
•
Manual WB adjustment (press the menu
button to set)
3. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options,
or press the
button once to confirm your
selection and exit the current menu.
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ISO
The ISO function allows you to set the camera sensor
sensitivity to light. To improve the performance in
darker environments, a higher ISO value is required.
On the other hand, a lower ISO value is needed when in
bright conditions.
(The ISO setting is only available when the camera is in
the
Manual mode).
To set the ISO value, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight
the ISO function.
Higher ISO pictures will naturally have more
noise than lower ISO pictures.
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
desired ISO value from Auto, 64, 80,100, 200, 400,
800, or 1600.
4. Press the
button to confirm your setting.
5. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options,
or press the
button once to confirm your selection and exit the current menu.
Quality
The quality setting adjusts the compression ratio of the
images. Higher quality settings give better photos, but
will take up more memory space.
To set the image quality, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight
the Quality function.
•
: Best quality (Standard compression)
•
: Fine quality (High compression)
•
: Normal quality (Maximum compression)
4. Press the
button to confirm your setting.
5. The number of available shots remaining is displayed
on the LCD.
6. Use the Left/Right buttons to select other options, or
press the
button once to confirm your selection
and exit the current menu.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a
desired setting. Three options are available.
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Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in pixels.
A higher image resolution allows you to print that image
in larger sizes without degrading the image.
To set the image size, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight
the Size function.
5. The number of available shots is displayed on the
screen.
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is, the
better the image quality becomes. As the number
of recorded pixels becomes smaller, you will be
able to record more frames on a memory card.
Please refer to page 30 for a list of image sizes
that are available to the various GE digital camera
models.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a
resolution.
4. Press the
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button to confirm your setting.
Color
The color setting allows you to add artistic effects
directly when taking shots. You can try different color
tones to alter the mood of your pictures.
(The Color setting is only available when the camera is in
the
Manual mode).
To set the image color, do the following:
1. Press the
button to enter the Function menu.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight
the Color function.
3. Use Up/Down to select an option. The following
options are available:
•
Auto
•
Black & White
•
Sepia
•
Vivid
4. Press the
button to confirm your setting.
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• Size settings in shooting mode. (•: available)
File size (Pixels)
0.3M:
640×480
Model name :
A950
A1050
A1250
A1035
A1235
WM1050
E1255W
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
2M:
1600×1200
3M:
2048×1536
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
5M:
2560×1920
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
7M(16:9):
3456×1944
•
•
8M:
3264×2448
•
•
8M(3:2):
3456×2304
•
8M(16:9):
3842×2152
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•
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
File size (Pixels)
9M:
3456×2584
9M(3:2):
3648×2432
Model name :
A950
A1050
•
•
•
•
•
•
•
9M(16:9):
4000×2248
10M:
3648×2736
10M(3:2):
3824×2548
A1250
A1035
•
•
•
•
A1235
WM1050
•
•
•
E1255W
•
•
•
•
10.5M(3:2):
4000×2672
•
11M:
3824×2868
12M:
4000×3000
•
•
•
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USING THE MODES
LCD Screen display
Still shooting mode display
Mode:
1
2
3
4
5
2. Scene icon (only available for Scene mode)
6
7
8
9
10
18
19
20
12
11
Fireworks
Children
Glass
Indoor
Museum
Leaf
Landscape
Snow
Night landscape
Sunset
Night portrait
3. Light metering method
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13
14
15
16
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1. Shooting mode icon
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Sport
Auto
Manual
Panorama
Portrait
Scene
Image Stabilization
Spot AE
Center-Weight
Ai AE
4. EV indicator
5. Self-timer indicator
2-second self-timer
10-second self-timer
Continuous shot
6. Macro mode indicator
Macro mode
7. Flash mode indicator
14.ISO (only available for
Manual mode)
15.Image quality
16.Image size
17.Image color (only available for
Manual mode)
18.Slow shutter warning indicator
Auto flash
19.Memory card/internal memory indicator
Red-eye reduction flash
20.EV adjustment meter
Forced flash
21.Auto Scene mode icon
Flash off
Slow Synchro
Red-Eye Reduction+Slow Synchro
8. Battery status
9. Face detection “on” indicator
10.Remaining number of photos that can be taken.
11.Focus frame
12.Zoom indicator
13.White balance (only available for Manual mode)
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Video shooting mode display
3. EV indicator
4. Self-timer indicator
Mode :
10-second self-timer
1
2
3
4
5
5. Macro mode indicator
6
8
13
7
Macro mode
6. Battery status
7. Movie recording “on” indicator
10
9
8. Remaining time for videos that can be taken.
9. Focus frame
10.Zoom indicator
11.Video resolution
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1. Shooting mode icon
2. Light metering method
Spot AE
Center-Weight
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Ai AE
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12.Video quality
13.Memory card/built-in memory indicator
For best movie results, the use of SD cards is
recommended. Movie recordings using internal
memory are subject to quality degradations.
While movie recording is in progress, optical zoom
will stay fixed, but up to 1.5X digital zoom will
remain available.
Playback mode display
1. Playback mode icon
13.Shutter speed
Mode:
2. DPOF file icon
14.Exposure value
3. File protection icon
15.Memory capacity
(current picture/total
picture number)
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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4. Audio file icon
5. Video file icon
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12
13
14
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6. Memory card/internal
memory indicator
7. Picture ID
16.ISO value
17.WB
18.Image size
8. Battery status
9.Photo audio status
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17
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(Press the shutter button
to record sound)
(Press the shutter button
to play sound)
10.Recording date and time
11.Histogram
12.Aperture value
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Auto Scene mode (ASCN)
In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are detected
intelligently and the most suitable settings will be
automatically selected. With "ASCN" you can always
take good pictures.
Follow these steps to create a "ASCN":
1. Turn the mode dial to "ASCN", LCD display showing
the following diagram.
2. Hold the camera steady and aim at the subject.
At this time, an appropriate mode will be selected
to suit the lighting conditions of the scene you are
photographing.
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to focus.
4. Press the shutter button all the way down to take the
picture.
Icon
Mode name
Landscape Mode
Icon
Mode name
Night Landscape
Mode
Portrait mode
Macro Mode
Night Portrait
Auto Mode
Backlit Portrait
In the "ASCN" mode, different conditions are
detected intelligently and the most suitable
settings will be automatically selected.
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Landscape Mode
Macro Mode
For landscapes, ASCN will automatically adjust the
exposure to match the background.
To capture object detail for close-ups, ASCN will
automatically adjust the focus.
Portrait mode
Auto Mode
For portraits, ASCN will automatically adjust the
exposure and skin tones to give clear pictures.
The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and
focus to ensure good pictures.
Night Portrait
When you shoot portraits at night, or in low light
conditions, ASCN will automatically adjust the exposure
for people and night scenes.
Backlit Portrait
When the sun or any other light source is behind you,
ASCN will automatically adjust the foreground exposure
to produce good pictures.
Night Landscape Mode
For night scenes, ASCN will automatically increase the
ISO value to compensate for low light.
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Manual Scene mode (SCN)
In Manual Scene mode, you can select from a total of
12 scene types to match your needs. You just need to
select the right scene for the occasion and the camera
will automatically adjust to the optimal settings for you.
Sport
To enter the scene mode, turn the mode dial to Manual
Scene mode. The scene mode palette appears.
Children
For shooting fast-moving objects. Bring lively pictures
to life.
Suitable for photographing children and pets. The
flash shuts off automatically in order not to disturb the
subject being photographed.
Indoor
For shooting people indoors. Clearly show background
and atmosphere.
Leaf
For shooting plants. Vivid reproduction of green.
Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a scene, and press
the
button.
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Snow
Suitable for snowy landscape. Camera automatically
adjusts and corrects exposure value (EV).
Sunset
Night landscape
For shooting sunsets. Vivid reproduction of red and
yellow.
For shooting night scenes. Use of tripod is recommended.
Fireworks
Night portrait
For shooting at night and fireworks. Shutterspeed is
slower than normal.(Use of tripod is recommended)
For shooting portraits with night scenes as background.
Glass
Suitable for photographing objects behind glass or
window.
Museum
For shooting in museums or places where flash is not
allowed.
Landscape
For shooting landscapes. Vivid reproduction of green
and blue.
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Returning to the Scene selection menu
Pan-Capture Panorama
Panorama mode allows you to create a panoramic
picture. The camera will automatically compose a panoramic picture using the individual shots that you take.
Follow these steps to create a panoramic picture:
1. Turn the mode dial to the Panorama Stitching Mode.
Then enter the Still menu to Select either Auto
Stitching or Manual Stitching (Please refer to Page53
to enter the Still menu.)
1. In Scene mode, press the
main function menu.
button to activate the
2. Select the “SCENE” menu option and then press the
button to return to the to Scene selection menu.
The main function menu also allows you configure image
quality and image size. Please refer to the "Advanced
Functions Menu" section on pages 25 for detailed
instructions.
2. Set the mode dial to Panorama mode (
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).
3. Use the Left/Right buttons to specify the direction
of picture taking, and then in 2 seconds the
panoramic sequence will commence automatically.
4. Compose your first view on the LCD screen and press
the shutter button.
When Using Manual Stitching:
After the first shot is taken, the semi-transparent image
of the first shot will appear at the edge of the screen.
You can use this image to compose your picture before
you press the shutter button to finish manual stitching.
5. Use "Stitching Mode" selected from the Menu.
When Using Auto Stitching:
After the first shot is taken, the camera will make a
calculation and two icons will appear on the LDC screen. Once they appear, move the camera and the circle icon
on the screen will move with the scenery until it reaches
the square frame icon. When circle icon and square
frame become green, the camera will take pictures
automatically and finish the stitching.
6. The camera will then stitch the pictures into a
panorama automatically.
7. Turn the mode dial to playback mode to view the
panoramic picture.
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While in panorama mode, press the
button
to save images and exit panorama shooting.
Press the
button to discard images and exit.
Flash mode, self-timer, macro mode, and exposure compensation cannot be adjusted after the
first picture is taken.
Image Stabilization mode
The Image Stabilization mode combats the effect of
hand shake and allows you to take pictures that would
otherwise be blurred.
Pictures cannot be deleted, nor the zoom adjusted until the series is finalized.
1. Switch the mode dial to (
) mode.
2. Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.
3. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
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The stabilizer function is used for less blur picture
caused by hand shake under a dark environment, the
camera would increase the ISO level under the mode to
have a higher shutter speed.
This function may not help to take a clear picture
of a fast moving target, such as a car passing by,
etc.
This function may not help to stabilize photos if
you are in a moving vehicle (car, boat, etc.). It is
best used when taking normal shots.
Increasing the ISO level may cause heavier noise
on the photo.
Use of a tripod is always best to get the clearest
picture.
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Face Detection
The Face Detection mode will detect faces of persons in
a photo so that the faces will be as clear as possible.
button
1. While in photography mode, press the
to activate Face Detection. The
indicator
appears on the LCD.
2. Hold the camera securely, and point the camera
towards the subject to start the face detection
process. When the camera detects a face, a white
rectangular frame will be drawn around the face.
(Note: For best results, the face of the subject
should be relatively large on the LCD screen, and
the subject should be facing the camera as front on
as possible.)
3. Press Shutter halfway to focus on the subject.
4. Press Shutter fully to capture the image.
5. Press the
detection.
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button again to deactivate face
Smile Detection
With the camera's new "smile detection"feature, which
automatically detects and captures a person smiling,
you'll never miss a smile.
1. While in shooting mode, press the
button
repeatedly until
appears on the LCD. This icon
indicates that the camera is in Smile Detection mode.
2. Point the camera at the subject until the subject's
face is detected and bracketed by a square box.
Press the shutter button all the way down and
release the shutter button. The camera will now
'wait' for the subject to smile.
3. When the subject smiles, the camera will automatically
release the shutter and capture the photo.
4. To disable the automatic shutter release, press the
shutter again
.
Note:
• A face must be detected by the camera in order for
smile detection to function correctly.
• For optimal detection results, the subject should be
framed to occupy most of the screen space.
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Blink Detection
The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after
taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a
blink had been detected in the photo.
1. In photography modes, press the button
enter the Photo menu.
to
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select "Blink
detection" setting.
3. Use the Right navigation buttons to enter the
submenu, and select "On" option.
4. Press the button
the menu.
to confirm the setting and exit
5. The "Blink detection" indicator appears on the LCD.
6. Press the shutter button fully to capture the image, if
someone's eyes blink, the camera will automatically
show blink detection warning message.
Note:
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• For optimal results, the subject should be framed to
occupy most of the screen space.
PLAYBACK
Viewing photos and videos
To view the captured photos and video clips on the LCD
screen:
1. Turn your camera to Playback mode. The last
recorded photo or video clip is displayed.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll
through the photos or video clips stored in the
internal memory or memory card.
3. To play a selected video clip, press the
to enter the movie playback mode.
button
4. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select
a program button and press the
button to
confirm the selection. The function of each button is
described in the following.
1
1
2
3
4
2
Exit
Play
Slow motion
First frame
3
4
5
5
6
7
6
7
Previous frame
Next frame
Edit Movie
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During the video playback, an operation guide appears
on the screen. You can use the navigation pad to perform the functions accordingly.
Volume will be muted when using the slow
motion playback.
During the video playback, you can use the Up/Down
navigation buttons to adjust the volume of playback.
During the slow motion playback, you can use the
Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the speed of
playback.
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Editing video
Press the Edit
program button to enter the following screen and use the buttons on the left side to edit
the playback. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to
select a button.
1. Select the
button and use the Left/Right
navigation buttons to specify the new beginning of
the playback.
2. Select the
button and use the Left/Right
navigation buttons to specify the new end of the
playback.
3. To save the file, select the
the
button.
button and press
4. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an
option.
• New file: Save as a new file.
• Back: Do not save the file and return to the Edit
screen.
5. Press the
button to confirm your setting.
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To exit the Edit screen, select the
press the
button.
button and
Edited video must be at least 1 second long .
With sufficient battery and at least 1GB available
memory, up to 30 minutes of footage can be
recorded per movie.
Thumbnail view
When in Playback mode, press down the Zoom button
at the Wide position (
) once to display the thumbnail of photos and video clips on the screen.
1. Use the Zoom button to switch between the 2x2,
3x3, and 4x4 thumbnail display.
2. Use Up/Down/Left/Right to select a photo or
video clip to view.
If the
indicator appears on the LCD, then a
movie file is currently being displayed.
Press the
button to restore a preview icon to
its original image size.
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Using zoom playback (for still pictures only)
The zoom scroll wheel can also be used during playback. This allows you to magnify photos up to 8X.
1. Turn your camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
photo to magnify.
5. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.
6. Press the
button to return the image to its
original scale.
Movie images cannot be enlarged.
3. Move the zoom scroll wheel to the Tele position
(
) once.
4. Use the zoom scroll wheel to zoom in and out. The
zoom indicator and pan box appear on the screen.
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Using the Delete button
The camera is equipped with a quick Delete button
for you to delete photos or videoclips without entering
the Playback menu.
To delete a photo or video:
4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Yes or No. Then press the
button to confirm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
1. Turn your camera to Playback mode.
2. Use the navigation buttons to select the photo/
video clip you want to delete.
3. Press the
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button. The Delete screen appears.
Please refer to page 62 for instructions on the
delete menu options.
The
indicator appears if the picture has a
sound file attached. You can choose to delete
the attached sound file alone or to delete both
the picture and the sound file.
USING THE MENUS
Still menu
Down button.
Mode :
In still shooting modes, press the
the Still menu.
button to enter
3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu.
4. Select an option with the Up/Down navigational
button.
5. Press the
the menu.
button to confirm the setting and exit
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
To configure the settings:
1. In the Still menu, press the Up/Down button to
switch between the page numbers of the function
menu, and press the Right button to enter the
function menu option.
2. Switch between various functions with the Up/
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AF mode (Auto-Focus mode)
AF-assist beam
Use this setting to control the auto-focus mechanism
while taking pictures.
Use this setting to aid focus in dark conditions. Select
On to turn on the AF assist beam, or Off to disable the
function.
Two options are available:
• Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the center of
the LCD screen to focus on the subject.
• Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses the
subject in a wide area to find the focus point.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select an area for the exposure to be
obtained.
Three options are available:
• Spot AE (Spot Auto Exposure)
• Center-Weight
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• AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE)
• Time-Lapse : Automatically capture pictures in at
predefined intervals.
Cont. Shot (Continuous shot)
Use this setting to perform continuous shooting. Once
in this mode, you must continuously hold the shutter
button to use this function.
The flash is designed not to work in this mode in order
to enable quick succession of shots.
To activate this mode, the camera must have the
self-timer for multiple shots already turned on (as
described on page 23)
Four options are available:
• Off: Capture a single shot only.
• 3 shot: Capture up to 3 consecutive pictures.
Grid
• Last 3 shots: Capture pictures continuously until
the shutter button is released but only the last 3
shots are recorded.
Use this setting to turn on or off the framing grids when
taking photos. This may help you position the subject in
your composition.
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Four options are available:
• Off
• 1 sec
• 2 sec
• 3 sec
Digital Zoom
Quick Review
This setting refers to the quick photo review immediately after taking a picture. The picture stays on the LCD
screen for an adjustable period of time.
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Use this setting to enable or disable the digital zoom
function. When disabled, only the optical zoom is
enabled.
Digital Zoom indicator
• Off: gray color.
• On: reddish color.
Histogram
Slow Shutter
In Slow shutter mode, the shutter will remain open as
long as the shutter button is pressed. This gives you
complete control over the duration of exposure. (The
slow shutter mode is available only in
manual
mode.
The histogram is used for checking the exposure while
taking pictures. Use this setting to enable or disable the
histogram display on the LCD screen.
• Manual : To set a long exposure time between
2~30 sec.
• Off
• On
The use of tripod is recommended for prolonged
exposure.
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Blink Detection
Date Imprint
The Blink Detection feature is on by default, and after
taking each photo, a warning message will pop up if a
blink had been detected in the photo.
Include a date/time stamp in the photo image.
• Off:
• Off:
• On
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• Date
• Date and time
Movie menu
Mode :
In movie shooting mode, press the
the Movie menu.
button to enter
2. Switch between various functions with the Up/
Down button.
3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu.
4. Press the
the menu.
button to confirm the setting and exit
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
To configure the settings:
1. In the Short Movie Shot menu, press the Up/Down
button to switch between the page numbers of the
function menu, and press the Right button to enter
the function menu option.
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Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Set metering mode for various lighting conditions.
Three options are available:
• Spot metering
• Center-weighted average metering
• Artificial intelligence automatic exposure
(Ai AE)
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Playback menu
Protect
Mode :
In playback mode, press the
Playback menu.
button to enter the
Please refer to the following sections for detailed
instructions on the various menu options.
To prevent pictures or videos being erased accidentally,
you can use this setting to lock one or all files.
To protect/unprotect a picture or video:
1. Switch to playback mode using the mode dial. Use
the Left/Right buttons to locate and display the
photo or movie that you want to protect.
2. Select the Protect setting from the Playback menu
as described previously.
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select One
to protect this picture/video, or select All to protect
all pictures/videos in the internal memory or memory
card. Then press the Right navigation button.
Delete
There are three ways to delete files: (please note that a
file cannot be recovered once it is deleted.)
4. Use the
button to select Yes to lock the
displayed picture/video or Unlock to unlock it, and
use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Back
to return to the Playback menu.
5. A key (
) icon will appear on the top of the screen
to indicate that the picture/video is protected.
6. Select reset to cancel protection for all files that
have been placed in the protected mode.
• Delete One:
1. On the Delete menu, select Delete One and then
press the Right button.
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2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo or
movie file to be deleted. Select Yes (to delete file)
or No (to return to the previous menu) using the
Up/Down buttons, then press the
button to
confirm.
• Delete All:
1. On the Delete menu, select Delete All and then
press the Right button.
2. Using the Left/Right buttons, select Yes (to delete
all files) or No (to cancel and return to the previous
menu).
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
DPOF allows you to record your selection of pictures
that you would like to print, and will save your selection
in the memory card, so that you can simply hand your
memory card to a photo kiosk without having to tell
them in person which photos you would like to print.
The “ ” indicator means a file is protected. File
protection must be removed first before a file can
be deleted.
Deleting files will cause DPOF settings to be reset.
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Info. Box (Information Box)
Trim
Use this setting to enable or disable the text display for
taking pictures. The following information will be displayed on the screen: histogram display, aperture value,
shutter speed, exposure value, image size, image quality,
and ISO value. (Please refer to page 35 for information
on the menu options shown.
The trim setting allows you select an area of the photo
you want to keep and then save it as a new photo.
To trim a picture:
1. Select the Trim setting from the Playback menu.
2. Using the Left/Right buttons, locate the photo that
you want to crop and have it displayed on the LCD.
3. Use the zoom scroll wheel and navigation buttons to
adjust the trimming box to fit the location and size
of the new picture.
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4. Press the Shutter button to save what you see on
the LCD screen as a new picture, or the
button to
cancel and return to the Playback menu.
Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a specified
resolution, and saves it as a new picture.
1. Select the Resize setting from the Playback menu
as described previously.
resolution (1024X768 or 640X480) to resize the
image or back to cancel and return to the Playback
menu.
4. Press the
button to confirm the setting.
Resizing an image creates a new file that contains
the image in the size you select. The file with the
original image also remains in memory.
If the message “The image cannot be edited.”
appears, it means that the current image cannot
be resized.
Rotate
You can use this setting to change the picture orientation of the picture.
1. Select the Rotate setting from the Playback menu
as described previously.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
picture to resize.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
picture to rotate.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
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direction for rotation or Back to cancel and return to
the Playback menu.
Slide show
This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as
a slideshow.
1. Select the Slide show setting from the Playback
menu.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Effect, Interval time, or Repeat and use the Left/
Right navigation buttons to adjust the setting.
4. Press the
button to confirm the setting.
The rotated image will be saved as a new file, and
the original image will remain intact in memory.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Start to run the slideshow or Cancel to return to
the Playback menu.
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4. Press the
button to confirm the setting.
Red-eye removal
4. Press the
button to confirm the setting.
Use this setting to remove red-eye effect in your
photos.
1. Select the Red-eye removal setting from the
Playback menu as described previously.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select
the image for which red-eye will be removed.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
Yes to fix the selected image or back to cancel and
return to the Playback menu.
For best results, the face of the subject should
be relatively large on the LCD screen, the subject
should be facing the camera as front on as
possible, and the red eyes should be as large as
possible.
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Setup menu
Mode :
The Setup menu is available in all modes. Press the
button in any modes, then use the navigation buttons
to select the Setup menu.
2. Switch between various functions with the Up/
Down button.
3. Press the Right button to enter the sub-menu.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
Format Memory
Please note: formatting enables you to delete all
contents in the memory card and built-in memory,
including protected photo and movie files.
To use this setting:
To configure the settings:
1. In the Setting menu, press the Up/Down button to
switch between the page numbers of the function
menu, and press the Right button to enter the
Setting menu option.
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1. Select the Format Memory setting from the Setup
menu as described previously.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select Yes
or No, and press the
button to confirm.
3. The current media is formatted.
Beep
Use this setting to adjust the volume of beep when
buttons are pressed and change the tones for shutter,
buttons, self-timer, and power-on/power-off.
To change this setting:
1. Select the Beep setting from the Setup menu as
described previously.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch
between volume, shutter tone, key tone, self-timer
tone, and power tone fields.
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to adjust the
volume and change each tone style. Then press the
button to confirm.
LCD Brightness
Use this setting to adjust the brightness of your LCD
screen.
1. Select the LCD Brightness setting from the Setup
menu as described previously.
2. Use the Up/Down buttons to select to Auto or
Manual brightness adjustment, and then press
to confirm your election.
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3. For manual adjustment, use the Left/Right buttons
to adjust the brightness.
Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the
maximum possible running time for your battery. Follow
the steps below to turn off the LCD screen and camera
automatically after a period of inactivity.
1. Select the Power Save setting from the Setup menu
as described previously.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch
between LCD power and Camera power fields.
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3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify
the idle period before automatic power-off. The level
bars correspond to the following idle periods.
• LCD off:
30 seconds, 1 minute, 2 minutes, and Always on.
• Camera off:
3 minutes, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, and Always on.
4. Press the
button to confirm.
Date/Time
See “Setting the Date and Time“ section on page 19.
World time
The world time setting is a useful function on your overseas trips. This feature enables you to display the local
time on the LCD screen while you are overseas.
1. Select the World time setting from the Setup
menu as described previously. The world time screen
appears.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to switch
between the hometown ( ) and travel destination
( ) fields.
File Numbering
After capturing photos or videos, the camera will automatically save the file with a numeric suffix.
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select a
city close to the desired time zone. Then press the
button to confirm.
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Select this
setting:
Serial number is derived and assigned
to a new file as follows:
Continue
whether the number should continue
on from the last photo you have taken
Reset
reset the counter to 1 and save files in
a new folder in the memory card.
Language
See “Setting the Language“ section on page 20.
Video system
Use this setting to determine your video system in the
current area.
1. Select the Video system setting from the Setup
menu as described previously.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select
NTSC or PAL. Then press the
button to confirm.
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The video output signal can be switched to NTSC or
PAL to accommodate different regional standards. The
appropriate setting will vary between regions.
NTSC : USA, Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc.
PAL
: Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), Oceania, etc.
Note : The TV output will not display properly if an
incorrect video system is selected.
Copy to Card (Copy internal memory to
memory card)
Use this setting to copy the files stored in the internal
memory to the memory card.
1. Select the Copy to memory card setting from the
Setup menu as described previously.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes
or No. Then press the
button to confirm.
Reset Settings
Use this setting to restore the camera to its default
settings.
1. Select the Reset setting from the Setup menu as
described previously.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select Yes
or No. Then press the
button to confirm.
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FW Ver. (Firmware version)
Use this setting to view the current camera firmware
version.
1. Select the FW Ver. setting from the Setup menu as
described previously.
2. If SD card contains a new version of firmware, please
upgrade accordingly as necessary.
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CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a TV
You can connect your camera to your television,
computer, or printer to view picture you have taken.
Video Audio
By using the AV cable, you can view the captured images
on a TV. Follow the steps below to connect the supplied
AV cable to a TV.
1. Choose [NTSC] or [PAL] to match your TV video
standard (see page 72) and then turn off the camera.
2. Connect one end of the AV cable to the USB/AV OUT
port on your camera.
3. Connect the plugs on the other end of the cable to
the audio and video input ports on the TV.
4. Turn on the camera and the TV on.
Make sure that both the camera and TV are
turned off before connecting the AV cable.
Use a fully charged battery to prevent the
camera from turning off unexpectedly while
connected.
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Connecting to a PC
Use the USB cable and ArcSoft software (CD-ROM)
supplied with your camera to copy (transfer) pictures to
a computer.
Setting the USB mode
Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with
either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow
you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to
connect with a PC.
button and use the Up/Down
1. Press the
navigation buttons to select USB Connect, and then
press the Right navigation button.
2. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select PC.
3. Press the
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button to confirm the setting.
Transferring files to your PC
The computer will automatically detect the camera as
a removable drive. Double-click My Computer icon on
the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy
the folders and files in the drive to a directory on your
PC as you would copy any typical folder or file.
By using the USB cable, you can transfer the captured
photos and videos to a PC. Follow the steps below to
connect the camera to a PC.
If the USB option is set to [PC] :
1. Start a computer to which ArcSoft software has been
installed.
If the USB option is set to [PC (PTP) ] :
2. Make sure both the camera and PC are turned on.
3. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the
USB/AV OUT port on your camera.
4. Connect the other end of the cable to an available
USB port on your PC.
Turn the camera off and disconnect the USB cable.
Remove the camera from the system as described below
before turning the camera off and disconnecting the USB
cable.
Window XP Home Edition/XP Professional
Click the [Safely Remove Hardware] icon
in the
taskbar and select [Safely remove USB Mass Storage
Device] from the menu displayed.
5. Disconnect the camera once transfer is completed.
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Window 2000 Professional
Click the [Unplug or Eject Hardware] icon
in the
taskbar and select [Stop USB Mass Storage Device]
from the menu displayed.
Macintosh
Drag the untitled icon to the Trash. ("Untitled")
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Connecting to a PictBridge compatible printer
PictBridge allows printing images from a
memory card in a digital camera directly
to a printer, regardless of brand. To find
out if a printer is PictBridge compatible,
simply look for the PictBridge logo on the packaging or
check the manual for specifications.With the PictBridge
function on your camera, you can print the captured
photos directly with a PictBridge compatible printer using the supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC.
3. Press the
button to confirm the setting.
Setting the USB mode
Since the camera’s USB port can be set to connect with
either a PC or a Printer, the following steps will allow
you to ensure that the camera is correctly configured to
connect with a Printer.
1. Press the
button and use Up/Down to select
USB Connect, and then press the Right navigation
button.
Every time the camera is powered off, the USB
Mode will automatically revert back to PC mode.
2. Use Up/Down to select Printer.
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Connecting the camera and printer.
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are turned
on.
If the camera is not connected to a PictBridge
compatible printer, the following error message
appears on the LCD screen.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to the USB
port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB port on
the printer.
The above error message would also appear if the
USB mode were set incorrectly, in which case you
should disconnect the USB cable, check the USB
mode settings, ensure that the Printer is turned
on, and then try connecting the USB cable again.
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Using the PictBridge menu
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the PictBridge
menu appears.
Print with date
If you have set the date and time of your camera, the
date record would be saved with the photos you take.
You can print the photos with date by following the
steps below.
1. Select Print with date from the PictBridge menu.
The following screen appears.
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select a menu
item, and press the Right navigation button to enter.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information on each setting.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll
through the photos.
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3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
number of prints for the current displayed photo.
4. Press the
appears.
button and the following screen
5. Select Yes to confirm printing, or No to cancel. Then
press the
button.
Print without date
Use this setting to print the photos without dates on
them.
1. Select Print without date from the PictBridge
menu. The following screen appears.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll
through the images.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the
number of prints for the current displayed image.
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4. Press the
appears.
button and the following screen
5. Select Yes to confirm printing, or No to cancel. Then
press the
button.
2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or No to cancel.
Then press the
button.
Print index
You can use this setting to print all indexes to show all
the photos currently in your camera.
1. Select Print index from the PictBridge menu. The
following screen appears.
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Print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
Exit
To use DPOF printing, you must make the selection of
photos for printing using the DPOF settings before hand.
See “DPOF” section on page 63.
To exit the PictBridge menu, select Exit. The “Remove
USB cable” message will be displayed.
1. Select Print DPOF from the PictBridge menu. The
following screen appears.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and printer.
2. Select Yes to confirm the printing, or No to cancel.
Then press the
button.
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APPENDICES
Specifications : A950/A1050/WM1050/A1250
"Design and specifications are subject to change without notice."
Model name
A950
A1050
WM1050
A1250
Effective Image
Sensor Pixels
9.1 Megapixels
10.1 Megapixels
10.1 Megapixels
12.2 Megapixels
Image Sensor
9.4 Megapixels
1/2.33" CCD
10.4 Megapixels
1/2.33" CCD
10.4 Megapixels
1/2.33" CCD
12.4 Megapixels
1/2.3" CCD
Lens Focal Length
6.3mm (Wide) ~ 31.5mm (Tele)
F=
35mm film
equivalent
35mm (Wide) ~ 175mm (Tele)
Lens F number
F3.0 (Wide) ~ F4.7 (Tele)
Lens Construction 9 elements in 7 groups
Optical Zoom
5X
Lens Focusing
Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 80cm ~∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm, (Tele) 60cm ~∞
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Model name
A950
A1050
Anti-Handshake
Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom
5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 28.5X)
Number of
Recording Pixels :
Still Image
9MP, 8MP(3:2), 8MP,
7MP(16:9), 5MP, 3MP,
0.3MP
Number of Recording Pixels :
Movie
640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps,
320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps
Image
Compression
Best, Fine, Normal
10MP, 9MP(3:2), 9MP,
8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP,
3MP, 0.3MP
WM1050
A1250
10MP, 9MP(3:2), 9MP,
8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP,
3MP, 0.3MP
12MP, 10MP(3:2),
10MP, 9MP(16:9), 8MP,
5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1)
Yes
Support
File Format : Still
Image
Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
File Format :
Movie
Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
File Format : Audio WAVE [Monaural] (Max 60 seconds)
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Model name
A950
A1050
WM1050
A1250
Shooting Modes
Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf, Snow,
Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait),
Panorama
Smile Detection
Yes
Blink Detection
Yes
Face-Detection
Yes
Red-eye Removal
Yes
Pan-Capture
Panorama
Yes
LCD Display
2.5 inch LTPS TFT color LCD (230,400 pixels)
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method
Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off)
Light Metering
Method
Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of frame)
Exposure Control
Method
ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
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Model name
A950
A1050
WM1050
A1250
Exposure
Compensation
±2 EV in 1/3 steps
Shutter Speed
4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds)
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 1.65 fps
(Large/Fine mode)
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible), Zoom
( Approx. 2X~8X), Audio , Histogram Display
Approx. 1.65 fps
(Large/Fine mode)
Approx. 1.65 fps
(Large/Fine mode)
Approx. 1.39 fps
(Large/Fine mode)
White Balance Control Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual
Internal Flash
(Shooting Range)
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Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye Reduction+Slow
Synchro
Gno. 5.3 (ISO 100)
(Shooting Range): (Wide) : Approx. 0.3m~4.9m
(Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~3.1m (ISO 800)
Model name
Jacks
Recording Media
A950
A1050
WM1050
A1250
USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)
Internal Memory: 24MB
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support)
Other Features
PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support (31 languages)
Power
2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included]
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 150 (A1250: 140) shots (based on CIPA standards)
Shooting Capability
(Battery Performance) AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 400 shots (CIPA Standards)
Operation
Environment
o
Temperature: 0~40 C, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D) 92.4mm x 61mm x (24.1 ~ 25.9)mm
Mass
Approx. 145g (without the battery)
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APPENDICES
Specifications : A1035/A1235
"Design and specifications are subject to change without notice."
Model name
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A1035
A1235
Effective Image Sensor
Pixels
10.1 Megapixels
12.2 Megapixels
Image Sensor
10.4 Megapixels 1/2.33" CCD
12.4 Megapixels 1/2.3" CCD
Lens Focal Length F =
6.3mm (Wide) ~ 18.9mm (Tele)
35mm film equivalent
35mm (Wide) ~ 105mm (Tele)
Lens F number
F3.0 (Wide) ~ F4.0 (Tele)
Lens Construction
9 elements in 7 groups
Optical Zoom
3X
Lens Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 80cm ~∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm, (Tele) 60cm ~∞
Anti-Handshake
Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom
5.7X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 17.1X)
Model name
A1035
A1235
Number of Recording
Pixels : Still Image
10MP, 9MP(3:2), 9MP, 8MP, 7MP(16:9), 5MP, 12MP, 10MP(3:2), 10MP, 9MP(16:9), 8MP,
3MP, 0.3MP
5MP, 3MP, 0.3MP
Number of Re-cording
Pixels :Movie
640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps,
320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps
Image Compression
Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1)
Support
Yes
File Format : Still Image
Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
File Format : Movie
Quick Time Motion JPEG, Audio: G.711 [Monaural]
File Format : Audio
WAVE [Monaural] (Max 60 seconds)
Shooting Modes
Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children, Indoor, Leaf,
Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night Landscape, Night Portrait,
Portrait), Panorama
Smile Detection
Yes
Blink Detection
Yes
Face-Detection
Yes
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Model name
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A1035
A1235
Red-eye Removal
Yes
Pan-Capture Panorama
Yes
LCD Display
2.5 inch LTPS TFT color LCD (230,400 pixels)
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method
Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Face-Detection, AF Assist Light (On/Off)
Light Metering Method
Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to center of
frame)
Exposure Control Method
ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV in 1/3 steps
Shutter Speed
4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 seconds)
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 1.65 fps (Large/Fine mode)
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion possible),
Zoom( Approx. 2X~8X), Audio , Histogram Display
White Balance Control
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF, Incandescent, Manual
Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode)
Model name
Internal Flash (Shooting
Range)
A1035
A1235
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye
Reduction+Slow Synchro
Gno. 5.3 (ISO 100)
(Shooting Range): (Wide) : Approx. 0.3m~4.9m, (Tele) : Approx. 0.3m~3.1m (ISO 800)
Jacks
Recording Media
USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)
Internal Memory: 24MB
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support)
Other Features
PictBridge, Exif Print Support, Multi-language Support (31 languages)
Power
2 x AA Alkaline Battery, AA NiMH Battery [Not Included]
Shooting Capability
(Battery Performance)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 150 shots
(based on CIPA standards)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 140 shots
(based on CIPA standards)
Operation Environment
AA NiMH Battery : Approx. 400 shots (CIPA Standards)
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Temperature: 0~40 C, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
92.4mm x 61mm x (24.1 ~ 25.9)mm
Mass
Approx. 145g (without the battery)
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APPENDICES
Specifications : E1255W
"Design and specifications are subject to change without notice."
Effective Image Sensor Pixels
12.2 Megapixels
Image Sensor
12.4 Megapixels [1/2.3” (CCD)]
Lens
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Focal Length F =
5.2mm (Wide) ~ 26mm (Tele)
35mm film equivalent
28mm (Wide) ~ 140mm (Tele)
F number
F3.3 (Wide) ~ F5.2 (Tele)
Construction
9 elements in 8 groups
Optical Zoom
5X
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~∞, (Tele) 120cm ~ ∞;
Macro: (Wide) 5cm ~ 80cm, (Tele) 120cm ~ ∞
Anti-Handshake
Electronic Image Stabilization
Digital Zoom
4.5X digital zoom (Combined Zoom: 22.5X)
Number of
Recording
Pixels
Still Image
12MP, 10.5MP(3:2), 10MP, 9MP(16:9), 8MP, 5MP, 3MP, 2MP, 0.3MP
Movie
640x480pixels: 30fps/15fps, 320x240pixels: 30fps/15fps
Image Compression
Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support
Yes
File Format
Still Image
Exif 2.2 (JPEG)
Movie
AVI (Image Compression: MPEG4, Audio: G.711 [Monaural])
Audio
WAVE [Monaural] (Max 60 seconds)
Shooting Modes
Auto, Manual, ASCN, Image Stabilization, Movie, Scene (Sport, Children,
Indoor, Leaf, Snow, Sunset, Fireworks, Glass, Museum, Landscape, Night
Landscape, Night Portrait, Portrait), Panorama
Smile Detection
Yes
Blink Detection
Yes
Face-Detection
Yes
Red-eye Removal
Yes
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Pan-Capture Panorama
Yes
LCD Display
3.0 inch (230,400 pixels) LTPS (low-temperature polycrystalline silicon)
TFT color LCD
ISO Sensitivity
Auto, ISO 64/100/200/400/800/1600
AF Method
Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), AF Assist Light (On/Off)
Light Metering Method
Artificial Intelligence AE (Ai AE), Center-weighted Average, Spot (Fixed to
center of frame)
Exposure Control Method
ProgramAE (AE-lock available)
Exposure Compensation
±2 EV in 1/3 Step increments
Shutter Speed
4 ~ 1/2000 second (Manual 30 s)
Continuous Shooting
Approx. 1.39 fps (Large/Fine mode)
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (4/9/16 thumbnails), Slide Show, Movie (Slow-Motion
possible), Zoom (Approx. 2X~8X), Audio, Histogram Display
White Balance Control
Auto (AWB), Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent , Fluorescent CWF,
Incandescent, Manual
Auto/Red-Eye Reduction/Forced Flash/No Flash/Slow Synchro/Red-Eye
Reduction+Slow Synchro
Internal Flash (Shooting Range)
Gno. 5.0 EV (ISO 100)
Shooting Range Wide: Approx. 0.6m~3.2m / Tele: Approx. 1.2m ~ 2.0m
(ISO 400)
Recording Media
Internal Memory: 24MB
SD Card/SDHC Card (Up to 8GB support)
Other Features
PictBridge, ExifPrint Support, Multi-language Support (31 languages)
Jacks
USB2.0/AV-OUT (Integrated Proprietary Connector)
Power
Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery DS5370, 3.7V 700mAh
Shooting Capability (Battery
Performance)
Approx. 200 shots (based on CIPA standards)
Operation Environment
o
Temperature: 0~40 C, Humidity: 0~90%
Dimensions (W x H x D)
92mm x 58mm x (19.5 ~ 22.5)mm
Mass
Approx. 145g (Body only)
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Error messages
Messages
Explanation
No card
• The memory card is not inserted.
Card error
• The memory card is not formatted.
Card full
• The memory card is full and cannot store any new images.
Write protect
• The memory card is write-protected.
Picture error
• The picture is not captured correctly.
• The picture is damaged.
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No picture
• There are no images in the memory card or in the internal memory.
Lens error
• The lens is probably stuck and the camera will power off automatically.
System error
• Unexpected error encountered.
No sound file
• There are no audio files in the memory card or in the internal memory.
Image cannot be saved
• The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.
Messages
Explanation
Card is not formatted, format?
• Confirm whether the memory card should be formatted.
This image cannot be deleted
• The picture or video you are trying to delete is protected.
Cannot record movie
• The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.
Sound file cannot be saved
• The write protection switch in the memory card is set to the “LOCK” position.
Warning!! Camera recording, please
wait.
• No other actions allowed to perform during video/audio recording.
Warning!! Battery exhausted.
• The battery is out of charge.
This file cannot be played back
• The picture format cannot be recognized by the camera.
No connection
• The camera is not connected to the printer correctly.
Print error
• There is a problem with camera or printer.
Cannot print
• Check that the printer is out of paper or out of ink.
• Check if the printer has a paper jam.
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Troubleshooting
Problem
Camera does not turn on.
Possible causes
• The battery has run out.
• The battery is not inserted
correctly.
Solution
• Charge the battery or replace with a fully
charged battery.
• Re-insert the battery observing the correct polarity.
Camera turns off suddenly during operation.
• The battery has run out.
• Charge the battery or replace with a fully
charged battery.
The picture is blurred.
• The lens is dirty.
• Use a soft cloth to clean the lens on your
camera
•
Images, video clips, and audio
files cannot be saved.
appears when taking
pictures.
• The memory card is full.
• Use the Image Stabilization mode.
• Replace the memory card with a new
one.
• Delete unwanted images.
• Unlock the memory card.
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Problem
No picture is taken when pressing the shutter button.
Images cannot print from the
connected printer.
Possible causes
• The memory card is full.
• No available space to store the
files.
Solution
• Replace the memory card with a new one
or clean off current memory card.
• Delete unwanted images.
• The mode dial is in Playback
mode.
• The memory card is locked.
• The camera is not connected to
the printer correctly.
• Check the connection between the camera and printer.
• The printer is not PictBridge
compatible.
• Use a PictBridge compatible printer.
• The printer is out of paper or
out of ink.
• Replace the ink cartridge in the printer.
• The paper is jammed.
• Turn the mode dial to any still shooting
mode.
• Load some paper in the printer.
• Remove the jammed paper.
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