Minox DC 2133 User guide

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
Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for
Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are
designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a
residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio
frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,
there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television
reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the
following measures:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of
Part 15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made,
you could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
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READ THIS FIRST
Please start by reading the important messages below first.
1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user’s manual that
packaged with the camera are subject to change without notice.
2. The accessories that come with the camera may vary between regions.
3. For driver update, you can contact the dealer who you purchased the camera
from for help.
4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this user’s manual.
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WARNINGS
Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be
touched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal
states. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an
electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and
then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are
using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer
being emitted, contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility and
request repairs. Never attempt to repair the camera yourself as this is dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the
camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the
AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn
the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the
AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact your
dealer or your local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or
sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water
getting into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under
extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal
inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer
or local authorized service facility.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC
power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock.
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CAUTIONS
Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as
near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt.
This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire. Always
use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations
Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object.
Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power
adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched
off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are
disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the
cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock.
When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,
always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power
adapter) for safety. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter
from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to
do so could result in a fire.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The
use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and
causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery (- and +) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery
polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury,
or soiling of the battery compartment.
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of
time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery
compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment
carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the
battery fluid.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ................ 7
Overview ................................. 7
Package contents ................... 7
Using the macro mode ........... 21
Using the flash ........................ 21
Taking pictures manually ........ 23
Optional accessories .............. 7
PLAYBACK MODE ............ 24
GETTING TO KNOW THE
CAMERA ........................... 8
Viewing images ....................... 24
Zooming images in and out .... 25
Front view ................................ 8
Rear view ................................ 9
Displaying thumbnail images .. 26
Slideshow display ................... 26
Mode dial ................................ 10
LED indicators ......................... 10
Deleting images ...................... 27
Status LCD .............................. 11
LCD monitor information ......... 12
GETTING STARTED ......... 13
Installing the batteries ............. 13
Using the AC power adapter .. 13
Loading a SD memory card .... 14
Attaching the strap .................. 14
Choosing the language ........... 15
Setting the date and time ........ 15
Setting the image resolution
and quality .............................. 16
RECORD MODE ................ 17
Taking pictures ........................ 17
Using the viewfinder ...................... 17
MOVIE MODE .................... 28
Recording video clips ............. 28
Viewing video clips ................. 29
TRANSFERRING RECORDED
IMAGES TO YOUR
COMPUTER ....................... 30
Step 1: Installing the USB driver on
Windows computers ............... 31
Installing the USB driver on
Macintosh computers ............. 31
Step 2: Connecting the camera to
your computer ......................... 31
Step 3: Downloading images/video
clips ......................................... 32
Using the LCD monitor .................. 18
For computers running Windows .. 32
Reviewing the last picture in the
For computers running Mac OS .... 32
record/manual record mode ... 18
Using the optical zoom ........... 19
Using the digital zoom ............ 19
Using the self-timer ................. 20
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I N S TA L L I N G
M G I
PHOTOSUITE .................... 33
I N S TA L L I N G
M G I
PHOTOVISTA .................... 34
MENU OPTIONS ............... 35
Record menu .......................... 35
LCD BRIGHTNESS ....................... 35
QUICKVIEW .................................. 35
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................. 35
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EXIT ............................................... 35
Manual record menu ............... 36
LCD BRIGHTNESS ........................ 36
QUICKVIEW .................................. 36
DIGITAL ZOOM ............................. 36
WHITE BALANCE .......................... 36
EV COMPENSATION ..................... 37
SHARPNESS ................................ 37
EXIT .............................................. 37
Playback menu ....................... 38
LCD BRIGHTNESS ....................... 38
SLIDE SHOW ................................ 38
COPY TO CARD ........................... 38
DPOF ............................................ 39
EXIT .............................................. 39
Movie menu ............................. 40
LCD BRIGHTNESS ....................... 40
EXIT .............................................. 40
Setup menu ............................. 41
DATE/TIME ................................... 41
LANGUAGE .................................. 41
SOUND ......................................... 41
FORMAT MEDIA ............................ 41
VIDEO MODE ................................ 42
AUTO POWER OFF ...................... 42
RESET TO DEFAULT ..................... 43
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA
TO OTHER DEVICES ........ 44
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
........................................... 45
INTRODUCTION
Overview
This camera is a friendly-interface digital still camera, which delivers outstanding
1600x1200 image resolution and high quality with a 2.1 Mega pixels, 1/3.15" CCD.
By using the equipped 1.6" TFT LCD monitor, you can compose pictures and
examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor, which automatically detects the shooting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used, helps ensure
that your pictures turn out right. The 8MB built-in memory lets you record or store
images without purchasing an additional memory card. Or you can expand the
memory capacity (up to 128MB capacity) by using an external memory card. Besides the still images, you can record moving images with the provided movie
function.
Pictures you have taken can be easily downloaded to your computer without an
effort by the supplied USB cable and USB driver (for Win98 and Mac OS 8.6). You
can enhance and retouch your pictures on your computer by using the provided
editing software before sharing them with your friends via e-mail. The DPOF-supported function allows you to print out your images from the compatible printers
by simply inserting the memory card. All the thoughtful functions are specially
designed for you. Now let’s guide you to experience the benefits this camera
offered.
Package contents
Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items.
In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly
contact your dealer.
Digital camera
USB cable
Video cable
Software CD-ROM
User’s manual
Camera strap
Optional accessories
SD memory card
(up to 128MB capacity)
Camera pouch
AC power adapter
2 x AA alkaline batteries
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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front view
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Status LCD
Mode dial
Power switch
Shutter button
Strap eyelet
USB connector
VIDEO OUT jack
Battery/ SD card cover
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Quality/Resolution button
Flash mode button
Flash
Viewfinder window
Self-timer lamp
Lens
Rear view
1.
2.
Arrow button (up)
Arrow button (left)
Macro button
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3. ENTER button
4.
Arrow button (right)
Quick playback button
5.
Arrow button (down)
Self-timer button
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2
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4
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1.
2.
3.
4.
LED indicator
Viewfinder
LCD monitor
DC IN jack
5.
Telephoto button
Zoom in button
6.
Wide-angle button
Zoom out button
7.
Menu button
8.
Delete button
9.
Display button
10.Tripod socket
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Mode dial
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1. Manual record mode
2. Record mode
3. SETUP mode
4. Movie mode
5. Playback mode
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Mode
Description
Manual Record Mode
Use this mode to take still images by manually adjusting camera settings such as white
balance, EV compensation and sharpness.
Record Mode
Use this mode to take still images.
Playback Mode
Use this mode to view or delete your images/
video clips. Slide show or thumbnail display
for recorded images is also available in this
mode.
Movie Mode
Use this mode to record video clips.
Setup Mode
Use this mode to choose your preferences on
the camera’s settings.
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LED indicators
Indicator
Status
Description
Sound
LED Indicator
Solid red
The camera is powered on.
No
LED Indicator
Blinking red
When detecting the system error
Yes *(3)
LED Indicator
Blinking orange Charging the flash
No
LED Indicator
Blinking orange Image is being recorded to
the memory card.
No
LED Indicator
Blinking orange USB busy
No
LED Indicator
Solid green
The system is ready.
Yes *(1)
LED Indicator
Solid green
The camera is ready to record
images or video clips.
Yes *(1)
Self-timer
Blinking red
The self-timer function is activated. Yes *(1)
—
—
Error message
Yes *(3)
—
—
Valid button event
Yes *(1)
Indicator
*(3) The camera sounds three beeps.
*(1) The camera sounds one beep.
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Status LCD
Flash mode
Auto flash
Super Fine
Red-eye reduction
Fine
Forced flash
Normal
Flash off
Slow synchro
Image resolution
Macro mode
Battery check
Full battery power
1600 x 1200 pixels
Medium battery power
800 x 600 pixels
Low battery power
Self-timer mode
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Image quality
No battery power
Card indicator
Digital indicator (This display varies according to the mode dial setting.)
Displays the estimated shots that you can take in Record mode
/ Manual
.
record mode
Displays the estimated seconds that you can record for the video clip in Movie
mode
.
.
Displays the current number of the recorded image in Playback mode
Displays “PC” when connecting the camera to your computer by using the USB
cable.
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LCD monitor information
The displayed indicators when recording still images:
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The displayed indicators when recording video clips:
The displayed indicators when playing images back:
The displayed indicators when playing video clips back:
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GETTING STARTED
You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) or a specified AC power
adapter as the power supply for the camera. Battery power is convenient for recording images or video clips while AC adapter power is recommended for transferring images to your computer.
Installing the batteries
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow.
3. Insert the batteries according to the correct
polarity marks (+ or -).
4. Close the battery/SD card cover firmly.
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• One CR-V3 Lithium battery pack is also acceptable for the power supply.
• If you won’t be using the batteries for an extended period of time, then remove them from the
camera to prevent leaks or corrosion.
• Never use manganese batteries.
• Never use different types of batteries together or mix old and new batteries.
• Low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce the performance. Avoid using them
in extremely cold environments.
Using the AC power adapter
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Open the DC IN jack cover and connect one
end of the AC power adapter to the DC IN
jack on the camera.
3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
• Make sure to use only the specified AC power adapter (2.5A/3.3V) for the camera. Otherwise,
it may cause damages to the camera, which is not covered under the warranty.
• To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process
of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply.
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Loading a SD memory card
The camera comes with 8MB of inter nal
memory, allowing you to store images and video
clips in the camera. However, you can expand
the memory capacity by using an optional SD
memory card so that you can store more images and video clips.
1. Make sure the camera is off.
2. Slide the battery/SD card cover in the direction of the OPEN arrow.
3. Insert the SD memory card.
The front side of the SD memory card (printed arrow) and the front side of
the camera should face in the same direction.
If the card cannot be inserted, check whether the direction is correct.
4. Close the battery/SD card cover.
To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is off. Open the
battery/SD card cover. Slightly press the SD memory card once and remove
it.
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• To p re v e n t v a l u a b l e d a t a f ro m b e i n g e r a s e d
accidentally, you can switch the write protect tab at
the side of the SD memory card to “LOCK.” To save,
edit, or erase data in the SD memory card, cancel the
write protection state.
Attaching the strap
To prevent your camera from accidental slipping
during the use, always use the strap.
1. Thread one end of the camera strap through
the strap eyelet and pull the other end
through the loop until the strap is firmly
secured.
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LOCK
LOCK
Write protection
Write protection
tab
state
Choosing the language
LANGUAGE
When you first turn the camera on, the language
setting screen appears, prompting you to
choose a language for displayed information on
the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set
the language.
1. Select a language that you require by using
the /
button.
2. Press the ENTER button to confirm.
LANGUAGE
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• The language setting will be saved even if the camera is turned off.
Setting the date and time
The date/time setting screen will pop up under the two situations below:
when first turning the camera on
when the camera is turned on again after removing the batteries/AC power
adapter and then re-installing the batteries/AC power adapter
When the date and time setting screen appears, you can follow the steps below to
set the date and time if necessary or skip this setting by pressing the ENTER
button repeatedly.
1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and time fields by using the / / /
button. Press the ENTER button after each field is set.
To increase the value, press the
/ button.
To decrease the value, press the
/ button.
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Setting the image resolution and quality
The resolution and quality settings determine the size and compression ratio of
your images and how many images can be stored in internal memory or on the SD
memory card. The higher resolution and quality produce the large size and less
compressed image but take up more space in memory.
Higher resolution and quality are recommended if you want to enlarge images.
Lower resolution and quality take up less memory space, suitable for sharing images via e-mail or the Internet. To change the image resolution and quality, press
the
button on top of the camera repeatedly until the settings that you want
appear on the status LCD.
Resolution & Quality:
The camera provides 2 resolution modes and 3 quality modes, which can be
changed cyclically by pressing the
button. The cyclical order is
➔
➔
➔
➔
➔
➔ repeat.
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Resolution & quality indicators on the status LCD
In the
/
mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the image to be
recorded
In the
mode: shows the resolution & quality settings of the recorded image
The table below shows the approximate shots that you can take at each setting
based on 8MB internal memory or a 8MB SD memory card.
Resolution
1600x1200
pixels
800x600
pixels
Quality
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Super Fine
Fine
Normal
Compression
ratio
8:1
12:1
16:1
8:1
12:1
16:1
8 MB
internal
memory
10
15
20
40
60
80
8MB SD
memory
card
9
14
18
37
56
75
* The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the
shooting conditions and settings.
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RECORD MODE
Taking pictures
The camera is equipped with an optical viewfinder and a 1.6" LCD monitor to compose pictures. Taking pictures by using the viewfinder can conserve battery power.
If the battery level is low and there are no extra batteries handy, we recommend
that you use the viewfinder to compose pictures. Using LCD monitor can accurately compose pictures and examine all details but consume more battery power.
Using the viewfinder
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER
switch.
2. Turn the mode dial to the
mode or the
mode.
3. Compose the picture in the viewfinder.
4. Press the shutter button down halfway (the
camera adjusts the exposure and the focus),
then press it the rest of the way down.
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When the camera adjusts the exposure and
focus, the LED indicator lights red. Take a
picture until the LED indicator lights green.
The LED indicator blinks orange while the
camera is processing a captured image.
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Using the LCD monitor
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER
switch.
2. Turn the mode dial to the
mode or the
mode.
3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the
button.
4. Compose the picture.
5. Press the shutter button down halfway (the
camera adjusts the exposure and the focus),
then press it the rest of the way down.
When the camera adjusts the exposure and focus, the LED indicator lights
red. Take a picture until the LED indicator lights green.
The LED indicator blinks orange while the camera is processing a captured
image.
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• The image on the LCD monitor darkens when in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a
malfunction.
• Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time may result in the decrease of shots that
you can take. To increase the shots and conserve battery power, turn the LCD monitor off and
use the viewfinder instead.
Reviewing the last picture in the record/manual
record mode
The camera is equipped with the
button, allowing the most recent image to be displayed
on the LCD monitor in the
/
mode.
However, you can only view the last image with
this function. To view all your recorded images,
go to the
mode.
If you intend to view the image just after taking
a picture, you can press the
button. The last
image will display on the LCD monitor. To return
to the manual record mode/ record mode from
the quick playback status and continue
shooting, press the
button again.
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Using the optical zoom
The lens moves during the zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to
take telephoto and wide-angle shots. The subject appears closer by pressing the
button and appears farther away by pressing the
button.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Turn the mode dial to the
mode or the
mode.
3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the
button.
4. Press the
button to enlarge the subject.
5. Press the shutter button down halfway, then
press it the rest of the way down.
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Using the digital zoom
By using the digital zoom, images can be enlarged the center of the screen so
that the subject appears closer. However, the more the image is enlarged, the
grainier the image will become. The digital zoom function is only available when
you set the LCD monitor and the digital zoom to ON. To enable the digital zoom,
refer to DIGITAL ZOOM in Record/Manual record menu.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Turn the mode dial to the
mode or the
mode.
3. Turn the LCD monitor on by pressing the
button.
4. Press the
button as far as it can go.
5. Press the
button again to activate 2X digital zoom function.
The 2X icon appears on the LCD monitor.
To cancel the digital zoom function, press
the
button.
6. Press the shutter button down halfway, then
press it the rest of the way down.
2X
• You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 1600x1200 pixels; digital zoom is not
available at the resolution of 800x600 pixels. When you play back the image recorded with
digital zoom, the image size is 800x600 pixels.
• The maximum zoom magnification is 2X for recording and 4X for viewing an image.
• Digital zoom cannot be used in the movie mode.
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Using the self-timer
The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the activation of the self-timer by pressing the shutter button, the self-timer lamp starts blinking slowly for 7 seconds and
then blinking faster for the rest of 3 seconds. With this design, you can get in the
frame when taking group pictures.
1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a
stable surface.
2. Turn the camera on.
mode or the
3. Set the mode dial to the
mode.
4. Press the
button.
The
icon appears on the LCD monitor
and status LCD.
5. Compose the picture.
6. Press the shutter button down halfway, then
press it the rest of the way down.
The self-timer function is activated.
7. After the self-timer indicator blinks for 10
s e c o n d s , t h e c a m e r a t a k e s a p i c t u re
automatically.
To cancel self-timer photography during
the self-timer operation, press the
button again.
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• After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned to off.
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Using the macro mode
Use the macro mode to shoot a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects.
1. Turn the camera on.
mode or the
2. Turn the mode dial to the
mode.
3. Press the
button.
The
icon appears on the LCD monitor
and status LCD.
4. Compose the picture.
5. Press the shutter button down halfway, then
press it the rest of the way down.
To cancel macro photography at any time,
press the
button again.
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• When shooting a close-up of the subject, you can compose the picture by using the viewfinder
or the LCD monitor. However, composing the picture by using the viewfinder in macro mode
may cause images composed to be off-center due to the parallax phenomenon. We recommend that you use the LCD monitor instead to compose the picture in this situation.
• After one shot is taken, the macro mode is turned to off.
Using the flash
The flash is designed to function automatically in dark places. You can take a
picture with the suitable flash setting according to the different conditions. If you
change the flash setting, the camera will remain in that setting even if the camera
is turned off.
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Turn the mode dial to the
mode or the
mode.
3. Press the button located on top of the camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode
appears.
4. Press the shutter button down halfway, then
press it the rest of the way down.
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The camera provides 5 flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red-eye Reduction,
Forced Flash, Flash Off and Slow Synchro, which can be changed cyclically by
pressing the flash button on top of the camera. The table below tells you how to
choose the appropriate flash mode while shooting.
Flash Mode
[
] Auto Flash
[
] Red-eye Reduction
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] Forced Flash
[
] Flash Off
[
] Slow Synchro
Description
The flash fires automatically according to the
ambient conditions. Select this mode for general
photography.
The flash emits a pre-flash before the main flash
flashes, which causes the pupil in the human eye
to close and eliminates red-eye phenomenon.
Select this mode when taking pictures of people
and animals in low-light conditions.
The flash always fires regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording
images in artificial light (backlighting, fluorescent
lighting, etc.).
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when
taking pictures at a place where the flash
photography is prohibited or under the situation
that the distance to the subject is too far away for
the flash to have any effect.
The flash fires and the shutter speed becomes
slow in this mode so that the subject and background will be exposed correctly while taking a
picture with dark background at night.
Taking pictures manually
You can take pictures by manually adjusting conditions such as white balance, EV
compensation and sharpness. For white balance, EV compensation or sharpness
information, refer to WHITE BALANCE, EV COMPENSATION or SHARPNESS in
Manual Record menu.
To take pictures manually:
1. Turn the camera on.
2. Turn the mode dial to the
mode.
3. Press the
button.
4. Move to WHITE BALANCE, EV COMPENSA/
TION or SHARPNESS by using the
button.
5. Change the settings by using the /
button and then press the ENTER button.
6. Compose the picture.
7. Press the shutter button down halfway, then
press it the rest of the way down.
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PLAYBACK MODE
In the
mode, you can view, magnify, delete your images or play video clips
back. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the images back one
by one automatically.
Viewing images
1. Turn the camera on by pressing the POWER
button.
mode.
2. Turn the mode dial to the
3. Select the image that you want to view by
using the / button.
To view the previous image, press the button.
To view the next image, press the button.
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• If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, “
NO IMAGES”
message will appear on the LCD monitor.
• You can also view your images on the TV screen. First connect one end of the video cable to
the video out jack of the camera. Then connect the other end to the video input socket of the
TV. Turn the mode dial to the
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mode and then turn the TV and camera on.
Zooming images in and out
This mode allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image
with 4X magnification to check for small details.
1. Turn the mode dial to the
mode with the
camera powered on.
2. Select the image that you want to view by
using the / button.
3. Enlarge the image by pressing the
button.
Pressing the
button once magnifies the
image to 2X. Pressing it again magnifies the
image to 4X. When enlarging the recorded
image, you will see a red frame with a red
box inside. The red frame indicates the
entire image, while the red box shows the
enlarged area.
4. To view the different portion of the enlarged
image, press the / / /
button.
5. To return to the regular display from 4X-enbutton twice.
larged status, press the
Wide-angle button
(Zoom out button)
Telephoto button
(Zoom in button)
Current position of enlargement
Entire image
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4X
• Pressing the
button magnifies the image from 1X➔2X➔4X.
• Pressing the
button reduces the image from 4X➔2X➔1X.
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Displaying thumbnail images
This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the
same time, which can quickly search for the image that you want.
1. Turn the mode dial to the
mode with the
camera powered on.
2. Press the
button once.
The image information appears on the LCD
monitor.
3. Press the
button again.
Nine thumbnail images show on the LCD
monitor if the image number reaches up to
nine frames.
To view a full-size image, press the ENTER
button after selecting it by using the /
button.
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• By pressing the
button repeatedly, the image will show as follows.
Image only ➔ Image and OSD (on-screen display) ➔ Thumbnail image display
Slideshow display
Slideshow function enables you to play your images back in order automatically,
which is very useful and convenient for checking recorded images and for
presentations.
1. Turn the mode dial to the
mode with the
camera powered on.
2. Press the
button and move to SLIDE SHOW
by using the /
button.
3. Set the playback interval by using the /
button and then press the ENTER button.
The slideshow display starts. You can view
the image displayed on the LCD monitor
one by one with the interval that you set.
To stop the slideshow display, press the
ENTER button.
• You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 2 sec. to 10 sec. For slide
show interval, refer to SLIDE SHOW in the playback menu.
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Deleting images
You can delete one image/video clip or all images/video clips at a time depending
how long you press the button.
To delete one image at a time:
1. Select the image/video clip you want to delete by using the / button. And then press
the button.
2. Select [YES], and then press the ENTER
button. The next image/video clip appears.
If you want to cancel the deletion, select
[NO].
3. Continue the deletion if necessary. If all images are deleted, [ NO IMAGES] pops up.
To exit, turn the mode dial to other mode.
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To delete all images at a time:
1. Press the button for over 1 second.
2. Select [YES] and press the ENTER button. The [
NO IMAGES] pops up. To
exit, turn the mode dial to other mode. If you select [NO], the screen will return
mode.
to the
• To delete the images or video clips stored in the internal memory, remember not to insert the
memory card in the camera. Otherwise, you will delete the images or video clips stored in the
SD memory card.
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MOVIE MODE
Recording video clips
The movie mode allows you to record video clips
at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels.
1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER
switch.
2. Turn the mode dial to the
mode.
The recordable movie time displays on the
status LCD and the LCD monitor.
3. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button.
The elapsed time displays on the LCD
monitor while recording a video clip.
To stop recording, press the shutter button
again.
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• In movie mode, resolution/quality, macro, self-timer, and digital room cannot be set or activated.
• In movie mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [OFF].
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Viewing video clips
To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below.
1. Turn the mode dial to the
mode with the camera powered on.
2. Select the video clip that you want to view by using the / button.
3. Press the shutter button to start.
To pause movie playback, press the shutter button again.
To stop movie playback, press the
button.
Pressing the shutter button or the
change the status as follows:
The first
screen of the
movie
Shutter
button
Arrow down button
or time out
button while playing back the video clip will
Movie
playback
starts
Shutter
button
Movie
playback
pause
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Arrow down button
• The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clip back.
• To play the video clip back on the computer, we recommend that you use the “Quick Time
Player”. This software is free of charge, compatible for Mac and Windows-based computers
and can be downloaded from the Web site at www.apple.com. For Quick Time Player usage,
please refer to its on-line help for more information.
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TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES
TO YOUR COMPUTER
You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail
or post them on the Web. Before doing those things, you need to connect the
camera to your computer by using the USB cable and then transfer the images/
video clips.
To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow the steps
below.
Step 1: Installing the USB driver
Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer
Step 3: Downloading images/video clips
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CPU
OS
Memory
Free Space on
Hard Disk
Required
Devices
Color Monitor
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System requirements
(Windows)
Pentium 166 MHz processor or
higher
Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP
32MB RAM
(64MB recommended)
128 MB hard disk space
System requirements
(Macintosh)
PowerPC G3/G4
A CD-ROM drive,
An available USB port
Color monitor (800x600, 24-bit
or higher recommended)
A CD-ROM drive,
An available USB port
Color monitor (800x600, 24-bit
or higher recommended)
OS 8.6 or later
32MB RAM
(64MB recommended)
128 MB hard disk space
Step 1: Installing the USB driver on Windows computers
The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98. Installing
the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary.
1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome
screen appears.
2. Click “Install USB Driver”. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
installation. After the USB driver installation
is complete, restart your computer.
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Installing the USB driver on Macintosh computers
For Mac OS 9.0 or higher users, the computer will automatically recognize the
camera and load its own USB drivers. Installing anything separately is not
necessary. For Mac OS 8.6 users, however, you need to install USB driver first.
1.
2.
3.
4.
Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive.
Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer “.
Select “Install Location” and click “Install”.
Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation and restart your
computer.
Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer
1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to
the USB connector on the camera.
3. Turn the camera on.
“PC” string appears on the status LCD.
4. Look for a new “removable disk” appearing
in the “My Computer” window. Your recorded
images/video clips will be in a folder on this
“removable disk”. (For Mac users, doubleclick the “untitled” disk drive on the desktop.)
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Step 3: Downloading images/video clips
When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered
to be one disk drive. You can download images/video clips by coping them from
the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your hard drive or to another kind of disk.
For computers running Windows
Open the "removable disk" select the images/video clips that you want, and then
choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Then, open the destination location and
choose “Paste” from the Edit menu.
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For computers running Mac OS
Open the "untitled" disk window and the hard disk or the destination location.
Then drag and drop from the fomer to the latter.
• It is recommended that you use the AC power adapter as a power supply for the camera while
transferring images/video clips from the camera to your computer since camera power maybe
cut off unexpectedly resulting from no battery power left.
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INSTALLING MGI PHOTOSUITE
MGI PhotoSuite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With PhotoSuite,
you can breezily retouch, compose and organize your images in a just second.
It contains a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars
and other fun stuffs. Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program.
To install MGI PhotoSuite:
1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome
screen appears.
2. Click “Install MGI PhotoSuite”. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
installation.
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• To use MGI PhotoSuite to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to the on-line
help of this software as a guide.
• For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the MGI PhotoSuite in the “Administrator” mode.
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INSTALLING MGI PHOTOVISTA
MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360˚
panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. PhotoVista’s powerful
engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes.
To install MGI PhotoVista:
1. Insert the CD-ROM packaged with the camera into the CD-ROM drive. The welcome
screen appears.
2. Click “Install MGI PhotoVista”. Follow the onscreen instructions to complete the
installation.
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• To use MGI PhotoVista to create spectacular 3600 panoramic images, please refer to the online help of this software as a guide.
• For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the MGI PhotoVista in the “Administrator” mode.
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MENU OPTIONS
Record menu
You can use the record menu to change LCD brightness, enable quick view and
digital zoom. To do this, press the
button in the
the options by using the
/
button.
mode and then scroll through
LCD BRIGHTNESS
This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD
monitor. Press the ENTER button, the LCD
brightness bar appears. To brighten the LCD
monitor, press the
/ button. To darken the
LCD monitor, press the
/ button. And then
press the ENTER button.
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QUICKVIEW
By enabling quick view, you can temporarily
view the image on the LCD monitor as soon as
you take a picture. After a temporarily preview,
the camera returns to the
mode
automatically. To enable quick view, select [ON]
button and then press the
by pressing /
ENTER button.
DIGITAL ZOOM
You can take digital zoom shots by activating the digital zoom function. Use the
/ button to enable this option if necessary. And then press the ENTER button.
EXIT
This option exits the record menu and then returns to the
mode. Press the
button again to exit.
ENTER button to exit. You can also press the
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Manual record menu
Apart from the options that you can configure in the record menu, you can determine the conditions such as white balance, EV compensation or sharpness in the
manual record menu. Press the
button in the
mode and then scroll through
/
button.
the options by using the
LCD BRIGHTNESS
Refer to LCD BRIGHTNESS in Record menu.
QUICKVIEW
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Refer to QUICKVIEW in Record menu.
DIGITAL ZOOM
Refer to DIGITAL ZOOM in Record menu.
WHITE BALANCE
The image appears different under different color of lighting. Human eyes can
solve this problem. But for camera, you need to make adjustments. Normally, the
camera adjusts the white balance automatically. However, if the image appears in
strange colors, we recommend that you change the white balance setting. Use
the /
button to select the appropriate white balance and then press the
ENTER button.
[AUTO]
[SUN]
[SHADE]
[FLUORESCENT]
[TUNGSTEN]
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:
:
:
:
:
automatically adjusting the white balance
for recording outdoors on a bright day
for recording under cloudy and shady sky
for recording under fluorescent lighting
for recording under tungsten lighting
EV COMPENSATION
When the subject is too dark or too bright, the camera adjusts the brightness so
that the subject becomes brighter or darker. This is called EV compensation. The
EV compensation of the camera is ranged from -1.8EV to +1.8EV. Use the /
button to select the EV compensation that you want and then press the ENTER
button.
Effective Subjects and Set Values
Positive (+) Compensation
Copying of printed text (black characters on white paper)
Backlight portraits
Very bright scenes (such as snowfields) and highly reflective subjects
Shots made up predominantly of sky
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Negative (-) Compensation
Spotlight subjects, particularly against dark backgrounds
Copying of printed text (white characters on black paper)
Scenes with low reflectivity, such as shots of green or dark foliage
SHARPNESS
This option sets the level of image sharpness. Use the / button to select the
sharpness mode that you want and then press the ENTER button.
[NORMAL]
[SOFT]
[HARD]
: leave the image detail as captured
: soften the edge of the image detail for the special effects
: sharpen the edge of the image detail
EXIT
This option exits the manual record menu and then returns to the
mode. Press
the ENTER button to exit. You can also press the
button again to exit.
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Playback menu
You can use the playback menu to automatically display your images one by one
or configure DPOF setting, etc. To do this, press the
button in the
mode and
then move through the options that you want to configure by using the
/
button.
LCD BRIGHTNESS
Refer to LCD BRIGHTNESS in Record menu.
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SLIDE SHOW
This option can automatically display one image at a time in order with the delay time that
button to select the
you select. Use the /
delay time that you want and then press the
ENTER button.
[2 sec], [4 sec], [6 sec], [8 sec], [10 sec]
COPY TO CARD
This option allows you to copy your images from the camera’s internal memory to
an external SD memory card. However, you can only do this with the SD memory
card installed and internal memory containing images. Use the /
button to
select [YES] if necessary and then press the ENTER button.
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DPOF
DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the pictures to be
printed and how many prints to make by using the DPOF menu on the camera and
insert the memory card to the card-compatible printer. When the printer starts
printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the
specified images.
To do the DPOF setting, first press the ENTER button to enter the DPOF submenu. Use the /
button to set the values for each field and then press the
ENTER button. (To move to the next field after the first field is set, press the
button.)
[PRINT QUANTITY]
[PRINT SIZE]
[PRINT INDEX]
[PRINT ENABLE]
: you can select image quantity from 1~9
: you can select your preferred image size
(PRINT STD, 3x5, 4x6, 5x7, 8x10)
: this option allows you to print the images in index format
: If you select ENABLE, the camera will save the DPOF
settings. If DISABLE is selected, all the settings will be
erased.
DPOF shortcut
You can use the shutter button to quickly do the DPOF setting. Follow the steps
below:
1. Turn the mode dial to the
mode.
2. Press the shutter button to toggle the DPOF print tag setting for the specified
image.
• When using the shutter button to enable the DPOF setting, the default setting is size=standard,
and quantity=1.
EXIT
This option exits the playback menu and then returns to the
mode. Press the
ENTER button to exit. You can also press the
button again to exit.
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Movie menu
To change movie menu setting, press the
button in the
mode and then move
to the option that you want to set by using the /
button.
LCD BRIGHTNESS
This option adjusts the brightness of the LCD
monitor. Refer to LCD BRIGHTNESS in Record
menu for detailed information.
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EXIT
This option exits the movie menu and then returns to the
mode. Press the ENTER button
to exit. You can also press the
button again
to exit.
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Setup menu
You can select your preferences on the camera settings in the SETUP mode. Switch
the mode dial to the SETUP mode and then move to the option that you want to
configure by using the /
button.
DATE/TIME
Press the ENTER button to enter the DATE/TIME
sub-menu. And then refer to SETTING THE DATE
AND TIME to do the setting. When removing the
batteries or AC power adapter from the camera,
the date and time may return to the default
setting. If this happens, reset the date and time
when using the camera.
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[YEAR], [MONTH], [DAY], [TIME]
LANGUAGE
This option allows you to select the language
displayed on the LCD monitor. Press the
ENTER button to enter the LANGUAGE submenu. And then select the language that you
want by using the
/
button and press the
ENTER button.
[ENGLISH], [Français], [Deutsch], [Español], [Italiano], [
[
]
], [
],
SOUND
Camera sounds each time you press the camera button if this function is enabled.
Select [ON] or [OFF] by using the / button and then press the ENTER button.
FORMAT MEDIA
This function formats the internal memory or the external memory card and erases
all images stored on either of them. If you select [YES] with the / button and
press the ENTER button, the FORMAT MEDIA message appears on the LCD
monitor. When you select [YES] and press the ENTER button again, a progress
bar displays, showing the progress of the format.
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VIDEO MODE
This option allows you to view your images on a TV. Connect the camera to your
TV via the video cable connection first. Then select the video output format by
using the / button and press the ENTER button.
[NTSC]
[PAL]
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: select this format when located in the U.S.A., Canada, Japan, Korea,
Taiwan, Central America, Mexico, etc.
: select this format when located in Australia, Austria, Belgium, China,
Denmark, Finland, Germany, Great Britain, Holland, Italy, Kuwait,
Malaysia, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland,
Thailand, Norway, etc.
AUTO POWER OFF
In case no activities are carried out for a certain period of time while powered on,
the camera stays idle or turns off automatically to conserve power.
Inactivity period
(batteries)
Inactivity period
(AC power adapter)
Camera status
90 seconds
90 seconds
stay idle
3 minutes
30 minutes
shut off
To activate the camera again while stayed idle, press any button or switch the
mode dial. If the camera is shut off automatically, you need to turn the camera on
again by sliding the POWER switch. The table above shows the default settings
of auto power off. You can change the setting by using the / button and then
press the ENTER button.
[3 min], [5 min], [10 min], [30 min]
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RESET TO DEFAULT
If you want to restore all settings to their original status, select [YES] by using the
/ button and then press the ENTER button.
The following table shows the default setting for each item.
Item
Description
Image resolution
1600x1200 pixels
Image quality
Super Fine
Flash
Auto
Quick view
Off
White balance
Auto
EV compensation
0.0
Slide show delay
4 seconds
Auto power off
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Battery: 3 minutes
AC power adapter: 30 minutes
Sound
On
Digital zoom
Off
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CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES
VIDEO Cable
USB Cable
TV
Computer
SD Card Reader
SD Memory Card
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PCMCIA Adapter
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Computer
Printer
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
Item
Sensor
Description
1/3.15" CCD, 2.1 megapixels
(effective pixels: approx. 2.0 million)
Color Depth
24 bits (8 bits x 3 colors)
Resolution
1600 x 1200 pixels
800 x 600 pixels
LCD
1.6" color TFT LCD
Self-timer
10 seconds delay
Shutter Speed
1/10~1/1000 second
Zoom
3 x optical zoom, 2 x digital zoom
Capture Modes
Still photographs or video recording
Memory Type
8 MB internal memory
SD memory card (optional) (up to 128MB capacity)
Flash Settings
Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Flash, Off,
Slow Synchro
Flash Effective Range Wide: 0.6m~2.4m; Tele : 0.6m~1.8m
Lens
3X zoom lens,
5.2mm~15.6mm (equivalent to 33~98mm on 35 film format),
F=2.8, 4.8
Focal Range
Normal : wide10cm to infinity
: middle, tele 40cm to infinity
Macro
: wide 10cm to 80cm
: middle, tele 40cm to 80cm
Exposure
Auto;
Compensation
Manual: -1.8 ~ +1.8EV (0.3EV step)
White Balance
Auto;
Manual: Sun, Shade, Tungsten, Fluorescent
Compressed Format
JPEG, Motion JPEG for video clip
Standards
JPEG, EXIF 2.2, DPOF, DCF 1.1, Motion JPEG
Language Supported
English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, Japanese,
Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese
Interface
DC IN jack, USB connector,
VIDEO OUT jack (NTSC or PAL)
Operating Environment Operation: 00C~+40 0C, 0~80% humidity
Storage: -200C~+600C, 0~80% humidity
Power
2 AA Alkaline (1.5V),
or one CRV3 Lithium battery pack (3V),
or AC power adapter (2.5A/3.3V:optional)
Tripod Socket
Yes
Dimensions
105 x 63 x 41.5 mm (W x H x D)
(Without protruding parts)
Weight
Approx. 180g
(without batteries and SD memory card)
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