Minox DC 6011 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:

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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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TRADEMARK INFORMATION

Microsoft ® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.

Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.

Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.

SD TM is a trademark.

Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

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Notice:

1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.

Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity.

Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.

4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.

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Safety Instructions

Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.

WARNING

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.

This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase.

Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.

Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not use the camera in areas near water.

This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore.

Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.

This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.

Keep the battery out of the reach of children.

Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician.

Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.

This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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CAUTION

Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.

Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.

Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.

This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.

Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.

This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.

A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera.

This might cause damage to the camera.

Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.

This might cause fire or electric shock.

Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.

The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.

Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.

This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a wellventilated place.

Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car.

This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.

Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

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Use only the specified battery (3.7V, 750mAh-820mAh).

Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.

When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.

The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.

If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.

Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.

Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.

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CONTENTS

8 INTRODUCTION

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Overview

Package Contents

11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

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Front View

Rear View

Status LED Indicator

LCD Monitor Icons

17 GETTING STARTED

17 Attaching the Camera Strap

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Inserting and Removing the Battery

(Optional Accessory)

Charging the Battery

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Inserting and Removing the SD

Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

Turning the Power On/Off

Setting the Date and Time

Choosing the Language

Formatting the SD Memory Card

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

27 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

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[ ] Capture Mode

Recording Voice Memos

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Using the Optical Zoom

Using the Digital Zoom

Setting the Flash

Setting the Focus

Setting the Self-timer

Exposure Compensation/Backlight

Correction

Setting the Scene Mode

Setting the Panorama Mode

[ ] Video Mode

42 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE

42 Playing Back Still Images

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Playing Back Video Clips

Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips

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Attaching Voice Memos

Thumbnail Display

Zoom Playback

Slideshow Display

Protecting Images

DPOF Settings

Erasing Images

54 MENU OPTIONS

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Capture Menu (Capture)

Capture Menu (Function)

Video Menu (Capture)

Video Menu (Function)

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Playback Menu

Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)

64 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES

AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER

65 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver

65 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your

Computer

67 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video

Files

68 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

68 Installing Photo Explorer

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Installing Photo Express

Installing Cool 360

71 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

72 TROUBLESHOOTING

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INTRODUCTION

Overview

Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.

Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 6.0 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x

2112 pixels.

Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:

LCD monitor 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels) monitor makes it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have

Recording media -

Optical zoom -

Digital zoom captured.

External memory supports SD memory card up to 1 GB.

3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images.

4.4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 13.2

times; 8x playback captured images to enlarge a selected portion of an image.

Flexible flash settings - Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment and photography mode setting.

Focus mode Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, macro or infinity.

Self-timer mode -

Capture mode -

Time selectable between 10 seconds, 2 seconds and 10+2 seconds.

Capture different still images including single, a series of 3 images with different exposures, and 5 images continuously.

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Video mode -

Voice memo -

Thumbnail display -

Docking station -

Scene mode -

DPOF settings -

Record video clips with voice.

A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at photography mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the images.

Display in sets of nine images on the LCD monitor for easier and quicker selection of images.

Allows you to playback images or video clips on the LCD monitor, charge the battery, and connect to a USB cable.

You may select a previously set recording mode for the following situations:

Auto, Portrait, Night Portrait, Night, Candlelight, Fireworks, Landscape, Natural

Green, Sunrise, Sunset, Sport, Text, Black & White, Sepia, Splash Water,

Flowing Water, Pets and User Setting.

Allow you to embed printing information on your SD memory card and to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting it.

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Package Contents

Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.

Common Product Components:

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Digital camera

User’s manual

Software CD-ROM

Docking station

USB cable

Camera strap

Camera pouch

Common (Optional) Accessories:

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SD memory card

AC power adapter

Rechargeable lithium-ion battery

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA

Front View

# Name

Shutter button

1.

Description

Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed halfway down,

2. POWER button

3. Microphone

4. Flash

5. Lens

6.

Self-timer LED and capture the image when pressed all the way down.

Turns the camera power on and off.

Records audio clips.

Provides flash illumination.

3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images.

Blinks during Self-timer mode until image is captured.

(AF auxiliary LED) Lights for auto focusing when capture in dark place.

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Rear View

#

2.

Name

1. LCD monitor

Mode switch

Capture mode

Video mode

Playback mode

Description

Provides menu information to operate the camera, and previews the image before capturing it and review it afterwards.

Sets the camera mode.

Selects this when capturing still images.

Selects this when recording video clips.

Performs image playback and deletion.

Turns the OSD display on and off.

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Display button

4. Status LED

5.

Zoom in button

Displays the camera current state.

Zooms the lens to telephoto position.

Zoom out button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.

6. MENU button

7.

Erase button

8. Speaker

Toggles OSD menu on and off.

Allows you to erase the image.

Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio.

9. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and image, and then select choices.

Camera strap attachment.

10. Strap holder

11.

Battery / SD memory card cover

12. Camera connector

13. Tripod socket

Allows access to the battery and insert or remove the memory card.

Connects with the docking station.

Allows tripod mounting.

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SET /Direction button

# Name

1. S button

Focus button

2. X button

Flash button

3. T button

Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.

Scrolls downwards.

Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the desired self-timer mode.

4. W button Scrolls left.

Exposure compensation

/ Backlight correction button

5. SET button

Description

Scrolls upwards.

Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.

Scrolls right.

Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation / backlight correction on and off.

Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting.

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Docking station

With the docking station, you can position your camera and play back your images and video clips on your desktop. You also need the docking station to charge the camera battery with an AC power adapter, and connect to a USB cable.

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USB

# Name Description

1. Docking station connector Connects with the camera.

2. PHOTO button Allows you to playback images or video clips on the LCD monitor.

3. Status LED

4. USB button

5. DC IN 5V terminal

Displays the docking station current state.

Allows you to enter USB mode.

Allows you to connect to an AC power adapter to charge the battery or act as power supply during playback or USB mode.

6. USB terminal Allows you to connect to a USB cable.

Status LED Indicator

Camera status LED

Color State During photography

Green

Red

Orange

On

On

Flashing

On

AE or AF is locked with the shutter button held halfway.

Accessing files in progress.

When the image is not in focus.

Flash charging in progress.

Docking station status LED

Color State Description

Red

Green

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On

On

Charging process in progress.

Charging process is completed.

LCD Monitor Icons

Capture mode [ ]

1. Zoom status

2. Voice memo

3. Remaining battery status

[ ] Full battery power

[ ] Medium battery power

[ ] Low battery power

[ ] No battery power

4. Flash mode

[Blank] Auto

[ ] Red-eye Reduction

[ ] Forced Flash

[ ] Flash Off

5. [ ] Histogram

6. Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway)

7. Capture mode

[Blank] Single

[ ] Continuous

[ AEB] AEB

8. Image size

[ ] 2816 x 2112

[ ] 2272 x 1704

[ ] 1600 x 1200

[ ] 640 x 480

9. Possible number of shots

10. Quality

[ ] Fine

[ ] Standard

[ ] Economy

11. Date and time

12. Self-timer icon

[ 10s] 10 sec.

[ 2s ] 2 sec.

[ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.

13. Unsteady hold warning icon

14. [ ] Exposure compensation

[ ] Backlight correction

15. Metering

[Blank] Multi

[ ] Spot

16. White balance

[Blank] Auto

[ ] Incandescent

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[

2

] Fluorescent 2

[ ] Day Light

[ ] Cloudy

[ ] Manual

17. Focus mode

[Blank] Auto focus

[ ] Macro

[ ] Infinity

18. Scene mode

[ ] Auto

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

[ ]

Portrait

Night Portrait

Night

Candlelight

Firework

Landscape

[ ] Natural Green

[ ] Sunrise

[ ] Sunset

[ ] Sport

[TEXT] Text

[ ] Black & White

Sepia

Splash Water

Flowing Water

Pets

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Each press of the button switches one step in the sequence of OSD full display, OSD full with

Histogram, OSD display off, Panorama, LCD monitor off.

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Video mode [ ]

1. [ ] Video mode

2. Zoom status

3. Remaining battery status

4. Image size

5. Possible recording time / elapsed time

6. Quality

7. Recording indicator

8. Self-timer icon

9. Focus icon

Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback

1. Playback mode

2. File number

3. Folder number

4. Protect icon

5. Voice memo

6. DPOF icon

Playback mode [ ]-Video playback

1. Video status bar

2. Elapsed time

3. File number

4. Folder number

5. Protect icon

6. Video mode

7. Playback mode

8. Sound off icon (When the S button is pressed during video playback.)

9. Quality

10.Size

11.Frame rate

12.Total recorded time

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FPS

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Total

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10 9 8 7 6 5

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Play

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GETTING STARTED

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.

Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory)

We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V, 750mAh-820mAh) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

Inserting the Battery

1. Open the battery / SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.

Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the rear side of the camera, and then insert the battery.

3. Close the battery / SD memory card cover.

Removing the Battery

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Open the battery / SD memory card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

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Charging the Battery

You need to use the docking station and AC power adapter to charge the battery. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting.

1. Position the camera on the docking station.

2. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the docking station.

3. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet.

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The docking station LED lights red while the battery is charging and turns into green when the battery is fully charged.

It is recommended to fully discharge or exhaust the battery before being charged.

Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the status of battery.

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This camera must be used with specified battery, docking station and AC power adapter for battery charging. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.

The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.

When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside your outer cloth.

We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.

Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory)

Images captured with this camera will be stored in the SD memory card. Without inserting the SD memory card, you cannot capture images using the camera.

Inserting the SD memory card

1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.

2. Insert the SD memory card in the correct orientation shown.

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Hold the SD memory card with its front side of the SD memory card (printed arrow) facing the rear side of the camera, and then insert the card as far as it can go.

3. Close the battery /SD memory card cover.

Removing the SD memory card

Open the battery/SD memory card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD memory card and it will eject.

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If the camera is powered on without an SD memory card inserted, a message “NO CARD” appears on the LCD monitor.

To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.

To save, edit or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.

Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Memory Card” for further details.

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Turning the Power On/Off

Load the battery and insert an SD memory card before starting.

Turning the power on

Press the POWER button to turn the power on.

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The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.

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When the power is turned on, the camera will start in the mode that was set.

Turning the power off

Press the POWER button to turn the power off.

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The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period time.

To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled

“Auto OFF” in the Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) for further details.

Setting the Date and Time

The date/time needs to be set if/when:

Camera is turned on for the first time.

Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time.

When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor,follow these steps to set the correct date and time.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].

2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with the Xbutton

3. Select [Date/Time] with the S / T buttons and press the SET button.

The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the item’s field with the W / X buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the S / T buttons.

The date and time is set in the order year-month-day-hour-minute.

The time is displayed in 24-hours format.

5. After confirming all settings are correct, press the SET button.

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Choosing the Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ] or [ ].

2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with the X button.

If no images / video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and then [Setup] menu is displayed.

3. Select [Language] with the S / T buttons and press the SET button.

The Language setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the displayed language with the S / T buttons and press the

SET button.

The setting will be stored.

[ ] / [ ] Mode

[ ] Mode with images/video clips on SD memory card

[ ] Mode without images/video clips on SD memory card

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Formatting the SD Memory Card

This utility formats the SD memory card and erases all stored images and data.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].

2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with X button.

If no images / video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and

then [Setup] menu is displayed.

3. Select [Format] with the S / T buttons, then press the SET button.

4. Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the SET button.

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Formatting the SD memory card also erases the protected images. All data other than images are also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure that all the images are unnecessary.

Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.

An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality

Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.

Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large file sizes. Therefore, few images will take up a lot of memory space.

High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page.

To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below:


2. Press the MENU button.

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[Capture] menu is displayed.

3. Select [Size] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the

SET button.

5. Select [Quality] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.


SET button.

7. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.

[ ] Mode

[ ]

Mode

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Possible number of shots (still image)

The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the SD memory card.

Size

2816 x 2112

2272 x 1704

1600 x 1200

640 x 480

Quality

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

28

54

99

145

237

379

32MB

9

18

36

14

28

43

27

54

82

54

64MB

19

38

74

106

192

288

464

752

SD memory card capacity

128MB

38

76

150

59

116

178

110

212

388

582

948

1516

256MB

75

153

300

118

232

354

226

435

772

1160

1882

3021

512MB

149

296

581

228

451

686

445

843

1530

2284

3728

5845

892

1678

3021

4530

7527

11782

1GB

296

592

1162

458

902

1374

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Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

SD memory card capacity

Size

Quality

640 x 480

320 x 240

Fine

Standard

Fine

Standard

32MB

0:19

0:26

1:43

2:33

64MB

0:38

0:52

3:19

4:58

128MB

1:22

1:51

7:09

10:40

256MB

2:46

3:45

14:23

21:28

512MB

5:34

7:31

27:52

43:03

1GB

11:07

15:00

57:34

85:51

* The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

[ ] Capture Mode

Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings.

1. Press the POWER button to turn the power on.


3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.

4. Press the shutter button.

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Pressing the shutter button down halfway automatically focuses and adjusts the exposure, and pressing the shutter button down fully captures the images.

The focus area frame turns blue and the status LED lights

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When the focus or exposure is not suitable, the frame of the focus area turns yellow and the status LED flashes red.

If the photographic preview is set to “On”, the captured image will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the

SD memory card.

1

Press down halfway

2

Press down fully

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Recording Voice Memos

A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image captured.


2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the

X button.

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[Function] menu is displayed.

3. Select [Voice Memo] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

4. Select [On] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu.

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[ ] icon is displayed on the screen.

6. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.

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[VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen immediately, and the voice memo recording starts.

7. Press the shutter button one more time during recording, or wait for 30 seconds

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[VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end.

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A [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo.

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Voice memo is only available in [Single] capture mode.

Voice memo is automatically fixed at [Off] in [Continuous] or [AEB] capture mode.

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Using the Optical Zoom

Zoom photography allows you to capture zoom images up to 3 times the size or wide-angle photography depending on the distance up to the subject. You can also enlarge the center of the screen and capture images in the digital zoom mode.


2. Compose the image with the zoom button.

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Pressing the button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.

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Pressing the button provides a wider angle image.

The lens position moves according to the zoom button setting.

3. Press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.

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Using the Digital Zoom

Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4.4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 13.2 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.


2. To enable the digital zoom: a. Press the MENU button.

b. Select [Function] with the W / X buttons.

c. Select [Digital Zoom] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

d. Select [On] with the S / T buttons again, and press the SET button.

e. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu screen f. To activate the digital zoom, press and hold the button completely until the image on the LCD monitor expands.

Optical zoom 1X to 3X Digital zoom 1X to 4.4X

3. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.

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Setting the Flash

Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions.


2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode.

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The available flash settings in different photography modes:

[Blank] Auto

Scene Mode

Capture Mode

Focus Mode

Auto

Portrait

Night Portrait

Night

Candlelight

Fireworks

Landscape

Natural Green

Sunrise

Sunset

Sport

Text

Black & White

Sepia

Splash Water

Flowing Water

Pets

User Setting

Single

Continuous

AEB

Auto

Macro

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The available flash settings in different photography modes:

Flash mode

[ Blank] Auto

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[ ] Forced Flash

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] Flash Off

Description

The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions.

Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to capture natural-looking images of people and animals in low-light conditions.

When capturing images, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the camera or get as close to the camera as possible.

The flash always fires twice, and the image is captured at the second firing.

In this mode, the flash always fires. Use this mode for photographing under artificial light such as backlighting.

Use this mode when capturing images using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.

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Setting the Focus

Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, [ ] macro or [ ] infinity.


2. Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:

Focus mode Description

[ Blank]Auto Focus

Selects this when you want to leave the settings up to the camera so that you can capture images without paying attention to settings.

[ ] Macro

Approximately 50 cm to infinity (both Wide and Tele)

Selects this when you want to capture a close up image.

Wide (zoom off) : Approximately 6 cm to infinity

Tele (at optical zoom 3x) : Approximately 35 cm to infinity

[ ] Infinity Selects this when you want to capture images of subjects at a distance of infinity.

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Setting the Self-timer

This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer.


2. Toggle the button to select the setting.

For the [ ] mode.

OFF [ 10s] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec.

[ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.

For the [ ] mode.

OFF [ 10s ] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec.

3. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully.

The self-timer LED flashes and the image is captured after the preset time has elapsed.

The countdown is displayed on the LCD monitor.

To cancel the self-timer during operation, press the SET button.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:

Self-timer mode Description

[ 10s] 10 sec.

[ 2s] 2 sec.

The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

[ 10+2s]10+2 sec.

One image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed, and the other image is captured again after 2 seconds. This is convenient when capturing group images in succession.

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Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction

Images can be captured with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you want to photograph is very small within the screen. Exposure can be set in 0.3 EV units.

1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and press the

Each press of the

button.

button displays the setting in the order of

[Blank], [ ] Backlight Correction, and [ ] Exposure Compensation.

2. Set the exposure value with the / buttons.

Press the button to increase the value.

Press the button to decrease the value.

The setting range of the exposure compensation is as follows.

-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2.0

Press the button to confirm the setting.

The larger the value, the brighter the image. The smaller the value, the darker the image. The set value is displayed on the screen.

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Effective Subjects and Set Values

+ (positive) compensation

* Printed matter comprising black text on whitish paper

* Backlighting

* Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes

* When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen

- (negative) compensation

* People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background

* Printed matter comprising white text on blackish paper

* Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leaves

Backlight correction (+1.3, fixed)

* When the background is bright and the subject is dark.

* When subjects (people) have a light source such as the sun to their backs.

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Setting the Scene Mode

By simply selecting one of the following 18 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings.


a. Press the MENU button.

b. Select [Scene Mode] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button.

c. Select the desired scene mode with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button.

2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, and then press it down fully.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate scene mode:

Scene mode Description

[ ] Auto Select this mode to capture images without having to set special functions or manual adjustments.

[ ] Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes the person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background.

[ ] Night Portrait Select this mode when you want to capture people with an evening or night scene background.

[ ] Night

[ ] Candlelight

Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as night views.

Select this mode when you want to capture photos of candlelit scene, without spoiling the atmosphere.

Select this mode when you want to capture fireworks clearly with optimal exposure.

[ ] Fireworks

[ ] Landscape

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The shutter speed becomes slower, so using a tripod is recommended.

Select this mode when you want to capture landscape photos with bright color.

] Natural Green Select this when you want to capture the green scenery background such as forest.

[ ] Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture photos of sunrise scene. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene.

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Scene mode

] Sunset

[ ] Sport

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Description

Select this mode when you want to capture photos of sunset scene. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene.

Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects.

Select this mode when you want to capture an image that contains black and white subjects like printed documents.

[ ] Black & White

[ ] Sepia

[ ] Splash Water

Select this mode when you want to capture a black & white image.

Select this mode when you want to capture a sepia image.

Select this mode when you want to capture photos of splashing water.

[ ] Flowing Water Select this mode when you want to capture the soft flowing water. Shutter speed is automatically slowed down while maintaining proper exposure, which produces an image with the water blurred into smooth flowing lines along with a sharply

[ ] Pets

] User Setting focused background.

Select this mode when you want to capture your pets. Shoot from the eye level of your pets.

This mode allows you manually set the setting parameters and all these settings will be memorized.

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Setting the Panorama Mode

This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application.


2. Toggle the button to Panorama mode.

3. Shoot the first image.

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The next image appears beside the previous image.

4. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the next image.

5. Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence.

6. Finish the sequence by pressing the SET button after the last image has been recorded.

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[ ] Video Mode

This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. Voice can also be recorded.


2. Compose the image.

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Digital zoom can be set at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels only.


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The recording of the video clip will start.

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Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video clip.

The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image to be recorded.

Zoom function cannot be used during video recording.

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When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.

In the [ ] mode, the LCD monitor cannot be turned off.

If the access speed of your SD memory card is not enough for recoding video clips in the currently selected quality, a warning icon [ ] will appear, and then the movie recording will stop. In this case, select a video quality lower than the current one.

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[ ] PLAYBACK MODE

Playing Back Still Images

You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor.


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The last image appears on the screen.

2. The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the W / Xbuttons.

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To view the previous image, press W.

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To view the next image, press X.

Image Display Information

You can switch the state of the information display by pressing the

button when playing back images. Each press of the button switches the information display state in the following order:

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Pressing the S / T buttons during image playback will result in a 90 degree rotated display.

The S button rotates the image clockwise and displays it, whereas the T button rotates the image counterclockwise and displays it. A press of the button opposite to the direction in which the image was rotated will return the image to the normal display.

[ ] icon is displayed with the video data. Video clips cannot be rotated.

A [ ] icon is displayed with images which have an audio memo recorded.

Press the SET button to playback the voice memo data.

Playing Back Video Clips

You can play back video clips recorded on the LCD monitor.


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2. Select the desired video clip with the W / X buttons.

3. Press the SET button.

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A press of the X / W buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play.

Button Operations

X button

W button

During Playback

(Forward play)

Pressing the X button will sequentially invoke 2x fast-forward, 4x fast-forward, regular play.

(Reverse play)

Pressing the W button will sequentially invoke 2x fast-reverse, 4x fast- feed reverse, regular play.

During a Pause

1-frame feed

Reverse 1-frame

During a Stop

T h e n e x t i m a g e i s displayed.

The previous image is displayed.

S button Sound On/Off

T button

SET button

Stop (The display returns to the 1st frame playback).

Pause Cancel pause Regular forward play

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Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on the Docking Station

You can also playback your images or video clips on the docking station.


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It is recommended to use the AC power adapter when playing back images or video clips on the docking station.


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The camera has no function at [ ] or [ ] mode when using with the docking station.

3. Press PHOTO button.

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4. Play back the still images / video clips.

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The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and video clips on the camera.

Attaching Voice Memos

PHOTO USB

A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo for photographed still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once.


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2. Select the image that you want to attach the voice memo with the W / X buttons.


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[VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen and recording starts.

4. To stop recording voice memo during recording, press the shutter button again.

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[VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end. A [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo.

Playing back voice memo

A press of the SET button displays [VOICE PLAYBACK] and plays back the voice memo.

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Thumbnail Display

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.


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2. Press the button.

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The images are displayed in the thumbnail display.

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Images that have been selected with the S / T / W / X buttons will be indicated by a green frame.

When there are ten or more images, scroll the screen with the S / T buttons.

3. Press the S / T / W / X buttons to select the image to be displayed at regular size.


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The selected image is displayed at its regular size.

Page Jump Function

This function allows you to select the image to be displayed immediately from a lot of recorded images.


2. Press the button to enter thumbnail display.

3. Press the button to enter page jump function and the image is indicated by a red frame.

4. For page selection, follow the steps below:

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Pressing the T button jumps to the last image.

Pressing the W button jumps to the previous thumbnail page.

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Pressing the X button jumps to the next thumbnail page.

5. Press the button to resume normal thumbnail display.

To select the image to be displayed at regular size, follow the steps 3-4 in the above section.

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Zoom Playback

This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details.


2. Press the W / X buttons to select the image you want to enlarge.

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You can also select the image you want to enlarge from the thumbnail display.

3. Adjust the zoom ratio with the / buttons.

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Pressing the button enlarges the image.

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To return to normal magnification, press the button.

The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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The image is displayed enlarged, and a white frame and green frame are displayed on the LCD monitor.

The white frame indicates the entire image, while the green frame shows the location of the currently enlarged area.

4. Press the S / T / W / X buttons to select the area to enlarge.

5. To return to regular display, toggle the button until the regular display appears on the screen.

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Pressing the button magnifies the image from 1x —>2x—> 4x—>8x.

Pressing the button reduces the image from 8x—>4x —>2x—> 1x.

Slideshow Display

The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time.



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The playback menu is displayed.

3. Select [Slide Show] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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The slideshow starts.

4. To stop the slide show during playback, press the SET button.

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The image is displayed on screen when you press the SET button.

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The Auto OFF function does not operate during slide show.

All still images in the folder are automatically played back.

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Protecting Images

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

Protecting Images


2. Select the image that you want to protect with the W / X buttons.


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4. Select [Protect] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

5. Select [Single] or [All] with the S / T buttons, and press the

SET button.

6. Select [Set] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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Protection is applied to the image and the camera returns to the playback mode.

The protect icon [ ] is displayed with protected images.

When [All] has been selected, [ ] is displayed with all the images.

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Canceling the Protection

To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection.

1. Select [Protect] with the S / T buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button.

2. Select [Single] or [All] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the playback mode.

Protecting multiple images simultaneously

1. Select [Protect] with the S / T buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button.

2. Select [Select] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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3. Select the image you want to protect with the S / T / W / X buttons, and press the button.

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The protect icon [ ] is displayed with protected images. Selecting a protected image and pressing the button again will cancel the protection. This procedure is repeated to select multiple images.


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Protection and cancellation the protection are executed and the camera returns to playback mode.

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Formatting an SD memory card overrides protection, and erases all images regardless of their protected status.

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DPOF Settings

DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the

DPOF menu in 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.


2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the W / X buttons.


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4. Select [DPOF] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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The DPOF setting screen is displayed.

5. Select [Single] or [All] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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Single: Sets DPOF for each individual image.

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All: Sets DPOF for all images at once.

6. Select [Print Num.] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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This displays the number of prints setting screen.

7. Set the number of prints with the S / Tbuttons, and press the

SET button.

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You can set up to 9 prints for each image.

8. Select [Date] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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The date setting screen appears.

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9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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On: The date of the photograph will also be printed.

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Off: The date of the photograph will not be printed.

10.Select [Print Enable] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

11.Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the

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The DPOF icon [ ] is displayed on each image that have set up DPOF settings.

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Erasing Images

Erasing at Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function)

The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture.



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The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen.

3. Press the button again to delete the image.

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You may also press the SET button to confirm the deletion.

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To not delete, select [Cancel], and press the SET button.

Erasing at Playback Mode

Erasing single image / Erasing all images


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The last image will be displayed on the screen.

2. Select the image you want to erase with the W / X buttons.


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The deletion menu will be displayed.

4. Select [Single] or [All] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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All: Erases all of the images on the SD memory card except for the protected images.

Select: Erases a number of selected images.

5. Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button.

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Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image.

Erasing selected images

This erases a number of selected images.



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The deletion menu will be displayed.

3. Select [Select] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.

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4. Select the image you want to erase with the S / T / W / X buttons, and press the button.

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The [ ] icon will be displayed. One more press of the erase button will cancel the operation. Repeat this procedure and select all the images that you want to erase.


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MENU OPTIONS

Capture Menu (Capture)

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.



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3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.


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Scene Mode

Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Scene Mode” for further details.

Size

This sets the size of the image that will be captured.

* [ ] 2816 x 2112

* [ ] 2272 x 1704

* [ ] 1600 x 1200

* [ ] 640 x 480

Quality

This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.

* [ ] Fine

* [ ] Standard

* [ ] Economy

Sharpness

This sets the sharpness of the image that will be photographed.

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Hard / Normal / Soft

Contrast

This sets the difference between the bright and dark portions of the images that will be captured.

* Hard / Normal / Soft

Color

This sets the color of the image that will be photographed.

* Standard / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome

White Balance

This sets the white balance capturing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

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* [ ]

] Fluorescent 1

] Fluorescent 2

Day Light

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* [ ]

] Cloudy

Manual

Manual WB

This manually sets the white balance and stores it. Use of this is convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match.

Before select [Execute] determine the subject (such as a white paper) that will be used to set the white balance.

* Cancel / Execute

ISO

This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

* 50 / 100 / 200 / Auto

Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

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* [

] Spot:

The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

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Capture Menu (Function)


2. Press the MENU button, and select the

[Function] menu with the X button.

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3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.


SET button.


Capture Mode

This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images.

* [Blank] Single: Capture an image at a time.

* [ ] Continuous: Permits continuous photography of 5 images max.

* [AEB] AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure, underexposure and overexposure compensation.

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Voice Memo

Refer to section in this manual titled “Recording Voice Memos” for further details.

* On / Off

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LCD Bright.

Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor.

The LCD becomes brighter with the S button and darker with the T button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.

Digital Zoom

This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography.

* On / Off

Preview

This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured.

* On / Off

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Date Print

The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured.

* On / Off

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Video Menu (Capture)

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.



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3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.


SET button.


Size

This sets the size of the image that will be photographed.

* [ ] 640 x 480

* [ ] 320 x 240

Quality

This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured.

* [ ] Fine

* [ ] Standard

Contrast

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Contrast” in “Capture Menu (Capture)” for further details.

Color

Refer to the section in this manual titled “Color” in “Capture Menu (Capture)” for further details.

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Video Menu (Function)


2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the

X button.

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3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.


SET button.

5. To exit from the movie menu, press the MENU button.

LCD Bright.

Refer to section in this manual titled “LCD Bright.” in Capture Menu (Function) for further details.

Digital Zoom

Digital zoom can be set at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels only.

Refer to section in this manual titled “Digital Zoom” in Capture Menu (Function) for further details.

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Playback Menu

In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback.



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3. Select the desired option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.


SET button.


Slide Show

Refer to section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.

DPOF

Refer to section in this manual titled “DPOF Settings” for further details.

Protect

Refer to section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.

LCD Bright.

Refer to section in this manual titled “LCD Bright.” in Capture Menu (Function) for further details.

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Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)

Set your camera’s operating environment.


2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the X button.

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[Setup] menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.


SET button.


Fr. No. Reset

This creates a new folder. The photographed images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001.

* Cancel / Execute

Beep

This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera button.

* On / Off

Auto OFF

If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear.

* 1 Min. / 2 Min. / 3 Min.

Date/Time

Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details

Sys. Reset

This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset.

* Cancel / Execute

Language

Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details.

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Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)


2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the X button.

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[Setup] menu is displayed.

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If no images/video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and then [Setup] menu is displayed.

3. Select the desired [Setup] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu.


SET button.


Beep

Refer to section in this manual titled “Beep” in Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) for further details.

Format

Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Memory Card” for further details.

Fr. No. Reset

Refer to section in this manual titled “Fr. No. Reset” in Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) for further details.

Card Info.

This displays the free capacity of the SD memory card.

System Info.

This displays the firmware version of the camera.

Language

Refer to section in this manual titled “Choosing the Language” for further details.

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TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS

TO YOUR COMPUTER

To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow these steps:

Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6 users only)

Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer

Step 3: Downloading images and video files

System Requirements (Windows)

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Pentium 166 MHz or higher

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Windows 98/98SE/Me/2000/XP

64MB RAM

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128MB hard disk space

CD-ROM drive

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Available USB port

System Requirements (Macintosh)

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PowerPC G3/G4

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OS 8.6 or later

64MB RAM

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128MB hard disk space

CD-ROM drive

Available USB port

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Step 1: Installing the USB Driver

Windows 98 computers

The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary.

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears.

2. Click “INSTALL USB DRIVER”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the

USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.

Macintosh OS 8.6 computers

Mac OS 8.6 users must install a USB driver. For Mac OS 9.0 or higher, the computer will automatically recognize the camera and load its own USB drivers.

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Select and double-click “Digital Camera Driver Installer”.

3. Select “Install Location” and click “Install”.

4. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer.

Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer


2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the docking station.

USB cable AC power adapter

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3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

4. Press the USB button.

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The USB menu appears on the screen.

5. Select [PC] and press the SET button.

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USB screen appears on the screen.

6. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”.

7. Look for a new “Removable disk” icon. This “Removable disk” is actually the memory card in your camera. Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.

8. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.

9. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.

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Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.

Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.

10.To exit from USB mode, press the USB button.

Mac users: Double-click the “untitled” or “unlabeled” disk drive icon on our desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.

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The data saved to the SD memory card may be damaged if the power to the camera is cut off during image transfer. We recommend that you use the AC power adapter when connecting the camera to the PC.

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Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files

When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk”

(“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.

Windows

Open the “removable disk” and subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the images that you want, and then choose “Copy” from the “Edit” menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose “Paste” from the “Edit” menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the camera to a desired location.

Macintosh

Open the “untitled” disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop from the camera to the desired destination.

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Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).

Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer.

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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

Installing Photo Explorer

Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. It is an indispensable all-in-one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media.

To install Photo Explorer:


2. Click “INSTALL PHOTO EXPLORER 8.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to its respective help documentation.

For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in

“Administrator” mode.

Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac. iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended.

User ¡¦s Manual >>

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Installing Photo Express

Ulead ® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual

Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more. Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effects.

Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects.

Share results with family and friends via e-mail and multiple print options.

To install Photo Express:


2. Click “INSTALL PHOTO EXPRESS 5.0”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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For more information about the operation of Photo Express application software, refer to its respective help documentation.

For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Express in


Photo Express is not supported on the Mac.

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Installing Cool 360

Ulead ® COOL 360™ quickly and easily allows photo editing consumers to transform a series of photos into 360 o or wide-angle panoramic scenes for an immersive viewing experience. COOL 360’s intuitive interface and easy-to-use wizard deliver great-looking panoramas fast while advanced warping, blending and alignment tools ensure excellent results. Share finished panoramas via email, create Web pages or insert them into documents and presentations.

To install Cool 360:


2. Click “INSTALL Cool 360 SE”. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

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For more information about the operation of Cool 360 application software, refer to its respective help documentation.

For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Cool 360 in


Cool 360 is not supported on the Mac.

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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Image sensor

Image resolution

LCD monitor

Recording media

Compression format

File format

Lens

Focus range

Shutter speed

Frame rate

Digital zoom

Flash effective range

Terminal

Power supply

Dimension (W x H x D)

Weight

Description

1/2.5” CCD sensor (6.0 Mega pixels)

<Still image>

2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480

<Video clip>

640 x 480, 320 x 240

2.5” full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels)

Supports SD memory card (up to 1 GB) (optional)

JPEG

DCF, EXIF 2.2, DPOF, AVI

3x optical zoom lens

F =2.8(W) – 4.8(T) f =5.8mm – 17.4mm (equivalent to 35mm – 105mm on a 35mm camera)

Standard:

Approx. 50cm to infinity

Macro:

Approx. 6cm to infinity (Wide)

Approx. 35cm to infinity (Tele)

1/2 – 1/1000 sec.

VGA (640 x 480): 30 frames/sec.

QVGA (320 x 240): 15 frames/sec.

4.4x (Capture mode)

8x (Playback mode)

0.5m – 2.4m (Wide)

DC in & USB (with docking station)

Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (3.7V, 750mAh-820mAh) (optional)

AC power adapter with docking station (5V/3A) (optional)

Approx. 87 x 54 x 18mm (without protruding parts)

Approx. 125g (without battery and SD memory card)

*Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TROUBLESHOOTING

Refer to the symptoms and solutions listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.

Power Supply

Symptom

The power does not come on.

The power cuts out during use.

The battery runs out quickly.

The battery or camera feels warm.

Cause

The battery in not inserted.

The battery is exhausted.

The camera was left unattended and unused, so the auto power off cuts it off.

It is being used in extreme low temperature.

Many shots are being captured in dark places inside, requiring flash.

The battery is not fully charged.

The battery is not used for an e x t e n d e d p e r i o d o f t i m e a f t e r charged.

Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.

Solution

Insert the battery correctly.

Recharge the battery.

Turn the power back on.

F u l l y c h a r g e t h e b a t t e r y a n d discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use to maximize its performance and lifetime.

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Shooting

Symptom

Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot.

Images do not appear on the LCD monitor.

Although it is set to auto focus, it does not focus.

The flash does not fire.

The flash cannot recharge.

Even though the flash fired, the image is dark.

The image is dark.

The image is too bright.

The image lacks natural color.

Cause

The battery is running low.

The power is not on.

The camera is not in shooting mode.

The shutter button is not pressed all the way down.

The memory card does not have any free capacity.

End of memory card life.

The flash is charging.

The memory card is unrecognized by the camera.

The auto power off function is activated.

The memory card is write-protected.

The power is not on.

LCD monitor is dark.

The lens is dirty.

The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range.

The flash is set to flash off.

The distance to the subject is greater than flash effective range.

The image is captured in a dark place while set to flash off.

It is under-exposed.

It is over-exposed.

T h e i m a g e w a s c a p t u r e d i n conditions that are hard for auto white balance to adjust to.

Solution


Turn the power on.

Slide the mode switch to shooting mode.

Press the shutter button all the way down.

Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.

Insert a new memory card.

Wait until the status LED off.

Format the memory card in this camera before its first use or when it was used other than this camera.

Turn the power on again.

Remove the write-protection.

Turn the power on.

Adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor in the menu.

Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper.

Get your subject within the effective focus range.

Set the flash to something other than flash off mode.

Get closer to your subject and shoot.

Set the flash to something other than flash off mode.

Set the exposure compensation to a larger value.

Set the exposure compensation to a smaller value.

Add a white object to the composition.

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Playback

Symptom

Cannot playback.

The contents of memory card cannot be played back.

Files cannot be deleted.

Cannot format a memory card.

The playback image is dark though I used the flash.

Cause

It is not set to playback mode.

You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device.

The file is protected.

You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device.



End of memory card life.

The LCD monitor is too dark.

Solution

Slide the mode switch to playback mode.

Insert a memory card that was formatted and stored on by this device.

Cancel protection.

Insert a memory card that was formatted and stored on by this device.



Insert a new memory card.

Adjust the brightness of LCD monitor.

Other Problems

Symptom

Even when the camera’s buttons are pressed, it does not operate.

The date and time is wrong.

The date set has disappeared.

Cause

The battery is running low.

Solution


The correct date and time in not set.

The battery is removed with the power still on.

Set the correct date and time.

Set the date and time again.

About connecting to your computer/software

Symptom

Cannot download images.

Cause

The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient.

No power supply.

Solution

Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera.


Use AC power adapter with docking station.

Turn the power on.

The USB driver is not installed (for

Windows 98/98SE and Mac OS 8.6).

Install USB driver.

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A t t e n t i o n : Y o u r product is marked with this symbol. It m e a n s t h a t u s e d electrical and electronic products should not be mixed with general household waste.

There is a separate collection system for these products.

A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households)

1. In the European Union

Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin!

Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.

Following the implementation by member states, private households within the EU states may return their used electrical and electronic equipment to designated collection facilities free of charge*. In some countries* your local dealer may also take back your old product free of charge if you purchase a similar new one.

*) Please contact your local authority for further details.

If your used electrical or electronic equipment has batteries or accumulators, please dispose of these separately beforehand according to local requirements.

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

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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

B. Information on Disposal for Business Users

1. In the European Union

If the product is used for business purposes and you want to discard it:

Please contact your local dealer who will inform you about the take-back of the product. You might be charged for the costs arising from take-back and recycling. Small products (and small amounts) might be taken back by your local collection facilities.

For Spain: Please contact the established collection system or your local authority for take-back of your used products.

2. In other Countries outside the EU

If you wish to discard of this product, please contact your local authorities and ask for the correct method of disposal.

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