Genius D500 Owner Manual

English

WEEE Warning Message

Symbol for Separate Collection in European Countries

This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.

For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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

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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.

Product Information

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, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/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.

5. For driver updates, you can check the “Download” section of our website, www.geniusnet.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

Warnings

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power

OFF and remove the batteries.

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 batteries.

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

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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.

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 batteries out of the reach of children.

Swallowing batteries 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 motorcycle.

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

Cautions

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

Inserting the batteries 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 well-ventilated 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.

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Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.

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

Notes on Battery Usage

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

Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.

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

The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.

The digital video camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction.

If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.

Always keep the terminals in a clean state.

Never use manganese batteries.

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

Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

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CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION _________________________________________________________ 8

P ACKAGE CONTENT ______________________________________ 8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA _______________________________________ 9

F RONT V IEW ___________________________________________ 9

R EAR V IEW ____________________________________________ 9

LCD M ONITOR I NFORMATION ____________________________ 10

Camera Mode _______________________________________ 10

Video Mode _________________________________________ 11

Playback mode – still image playback_____________________ 11

Playback mode – Video playback ________________________ 11

GETTING STARTED _____________________________________________________ 12

P REPARATION _________________________________________ 12

T URNING THE P OWER O N /O FF ____________________________ 13

LED I NDICATORS AND S ELF TIMER I NDICATORS ______________ 13

C HOOSING THE L ANGUAGE _______________________________ 14

F ORMATTING THE M EMORY C ARD OR I NTERNAL M EMORY ______ 14

CAPTURE MODE _______________________________________________________ 15

C APTURING I MAGES ____________________________________ 15

U SING THE Z OOM F UNCTION _____________________________ 15

S ETTING F OCUS _______________________________________ 15

U SING THE S CENE M ODE ________________________________ 16

A DJUSTING THE E XPOSURE (EV C OMPENSATION ) _____________ 17

U SING THE F LASH ______________________________________ 18

S ETTING THE S ELF TIMER ________________________________ 18

P OSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS ( STILL IMAGE )__________________ 19

VIDEO MODE __________________________________________________________ 20

R ECORDING V IDEO C LIPS ________________________________ 20

P LAYING B ACK V IDEO C LIPS _____________________________ 20

P OSSIBLE RECORDING TIME / SEC ( VIDEO CLIP )________________ 21

PLAYBACK MODE ______________________________________________________ 22

P LAYING BACK – S TILL I MAGES ___________________________ 22

T HUMBNAIL D ISPLAY ___________________________________ 22

S LIDESHOW D ISPLAY ___________________________________ 23

P ROTECTING I MAGES ___________________________________ 23

C ANCELING THE P ROTECTION ____________________________ 24

P ROTECTING MULTIPLE IMAGES SIMULTANEOUSLY _____________ 24

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DPOF S ETTINGS _______________________________________ 25

E RASING I MAGES ______________________________________ 26

MENU OPTIONS ________________________________________________________ 27

C AMERA M ENU _______________________________________ 27

Size _______________________________________________ 27

Quality _____________________________________________ 27

Scene Mode _________________________________________ 27

EV ________________________________________________ 28

Metering ___________________________________________ 28

W. Balance__________________________________________ 28

ISO________________________________________________ 28

Color ______________________________________________ 28

Saturation __________________________________________ 28

Sharpness___________________________________________ 29

Preview ____________________________________________ 29

V IDEO M ENU _________________________________________ 29

Size _______________________________________________ 29

EV ________________________________________________ 29

W. Balance__________________________________________ 30

P LAYBACK M ENU ______________________________________ 30

Delete______________________________________________ 30

Copy to Card ________________________________________ 30

Slide Show __________________________________________ 30

DPOF _____________________________________________ 30

Protect _____________________________________________ 30

Thumbnail __________________________________________ 31

S ETUP M ENU _________________________________________ 31

Format_____________________________________________ 31

Beep_______________________________________________ 31

Language ___________________________________________ 31

Auto Off ____________________________________________ 31

Sys. Reset ___________________________________________ 32

Light Freq.__________________________________________ 32

Message ____________________________________________ 32

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER ______________________ 32

TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER ______________________________ 34

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D OWNLOADING YOUR FILES ______________________________ 34

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ______________________________________ 35

USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA _____________________ 36

I NSTALL THE W EB CAMERA DRIVER ________________________ 36

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ______________________________________________ 37

TROUBLESHOOTING ___________________________________________________ 38

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Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!

Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.

Other features provided by the camera include the following:

True 5.0 Mega Pixel CMOS

Maximum 10.0 mega pixels

2.5 LTPS LCD monitor

4X Digital zoom

SD memory card can support up to 4GB

PictBridge support

Package content

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

Digital Camera

CD driver includes:

Mediaone Gallery SE

Web Cam Driver for Windows 2000/XP/Vista

Multi-Language User’s Manual

USB cable

2 x AAA alkaline batteries

Quick Guide

Pouch

Strap

Warranty Card

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1 2 3

Rear View

1. LCD monitor

2. Status LED

3. OK OK button

Digital Zoom button

4. Strap holder

5. 4-way control button

1

4

5

6

7

8

1. Shutter button

2. Power button

3. Flash

4. Focus switch

Normal mode

Macro mode

5. Lens

6. Microphone

7. USB connector

8. Self-timer LED

2 3

4

5

MENU Menu

Right button

Flash button

Down button

MODE Mode button

Left button

Self-timer button

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6. Playback button

7. Battery cover

8. SD/SDHC memory card slot

9. Tripod socket

LCD Monitor Information

Camera Mode

1. Mode indication

[ ] Auto Mode

[ ] Sport Mode

[ ] Night Mode

[ ] Portrait Mode

[ ] Landscape Mode

[ ] Backlight

2. Flash mode

[ ] Auto

[ ] Forced Flash

[ ] Flash off

3. Battery

[ ] Full battery power

[ ] Medium battery

[ ] Low battery power

[ ] No battery power

4. Storage media

[ ] Internal memory

(no card)

: SD/SDHC memory card

5. Image size resolution

[ 10 m ] 3648 x 2736

(FW Interpolation)

[ 8 m ] 3264 x 2448

(FW interpolation)

[ 5 m ] 2560 x 1920

14.Focus setting

[ Blank ] Normal

[ ] Marco

[3 m ] 2048 x 1536

[ 1.3

m ] 1280 x 960

[VGA ] 640 x 480

6. Image quality

[ ] Fine

[ ] Normal

[ ] Economy

7. Available number of shots

8. Main focus area

9. Self-timer icon

[ ] 10 sec. Self-timer

[ ] 2 sec. Self-timer

10. ISO

[ ] Auto

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[ ] 100

[ ] 200

11. [ ] EV compensation

12. Metering

[ ] Average

[ ] Spot

13. White balance

[ Blank ] Auto

[ ] Daylight

[ ] Cloudy

[ ] Tungsten

[ ] Fluorescent

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Video Mode

1. Movie mode

2. Available recording time

3. Main focus area

4. Battery condition

5. Storage media

6. Video resolution

7. Exposure compensation

8. White Balance

9. Focus setting

Playback mode – still image playback

1. Playback mode


3. Storage media

4. File number

5. Folder number

6. Protect icon

7. DPOF icon

Playback mode – Video playback

1. Playback mode

2. Mode icon

3. Total recorded time


5. Storage media

6. Video resolution

7. File number

8. Folder number

9. Video Play/Stop indicator

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GETTING STARTED

Preparation

1. Attach the camera strap.

2. Open the battery cover.

3. Load the batteries with correct orientation as shown.

4. Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely.

5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.

The camera has 16MB internal memory

(13.5MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC memory card up to 4GB) to expand the camera’s memory capacity.

Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.

NOTE

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

“LOCK”.

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

To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.

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Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

Turning the Power On/Off

Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.

Press the POWER button until the digital still camera turns on.

To turn the power off, press the POWER button again.

NOTE

The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again.

Refer to section in this manual titled “Auto Off” in the Setup Menu for further details.

LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators

Indicators State Description/Activity

LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is powering up.

LED indicator Solid green The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies).

LED indicator

LED indicator

Self-timer indicator

Blinking green

Blinking green

Blinking red

Reading/Writing files.

Charging the flash.

The self-timer function is activated.

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Choosing the Language

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

1. Press the MENU button.

2. Select [Setup] menu with the button.

3. Select [Language] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The Language setting screen will be displayed.

4. Select the displayed language with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The setting will be stored.

Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory

This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

1. Press the MENU button

2. Select [Setup] menu with the button.

3. Select [Format] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

4. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the OK butfton.

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

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CAPTURE MODE

Capturing Images

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

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

2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.

3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Using the Zoom Function

This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing he OK / button. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:


2. To activate the digital zoom, press the OK / button.

The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.

3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button to capture the image.

NOTE

The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x.

As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.

Setting Focus

Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ] normal mode.


2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus mode.

3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

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

Focus mode

[ ] Infinity

[ ] Marco

Description

This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.

Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 60 cm.

Using the Scene Mode

You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 6 available modes in this scene mode.

Mode Description

Auto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.

Sports

Night

Portrait

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

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

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

Landscape Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high saturation.

Backlight Select this mode when you want to capture images as the light comes from behind the object.


The [Capture] menu is displayed.

2. Select [Scene Mode] with the buttons, then press the OK button.

3. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, then press the OK button.

4. To exit from the menu, press the button.

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Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast

(different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.


The [Capture] or [Video] menu is displayed.

2. Select [EV] with the buttons, then press the OK button.

3. Use or to set the range of EV compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV, then press the OK button.


Effective Subjects and Set Values

Ex.: In Camera Mode

+(positive) compensation

• Printed matter with 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 with white text on blackish paper.

• Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leaves.

Backlight correction

(+0.3 EV, 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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Using the Flash

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode depending on the circumstances.

1. Press the four-way control ( / ). The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed.

2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The camera has three flash modes: Auto, Forced Flash and Flash off.

The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode

[ ] Auto Flash

Description

The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions.

[ ] Forced Flash

[ ] Flash Off

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.

Setting the Self-timer

The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

1. Press the four-way controller ( / ) to select your desired self-timer mode.. The self-timer changes each time the button is pressed.

2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The self-timer function is activated.

The photograph is then taken after the preset time.

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

Self-timer mode

[ 10s ] 10 sec.

Description

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

[ 2s ] 2 sec. The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

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Possible number of shots (still image)

Size

10M

8M

5M

3M

1.3M

VGA

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

Quality

Internal

Memory

64

MB

128

MB

SD memory Card capacity

256 512 1

MB MB GB

2

GB

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

9 50 102 208 420 844 1691

10 55 114 232 467 938 1879

6 60 112 227 459 921 1845

2050

2307

4GB

SDHC

2822

3387

3763

3695

4106

4619

2296

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

Fine

Standard

Economy

2294

2950

4594

5907

21 107 219 443 892 1790

29 145 297 601 1210

35 177 361 730 1469

38 190 389 786 1582

2426

2947

3173

2933

3586

3177

4860

3230

5874

7180

6362

9731

5902 11816

6356 12726

4343 8698 17414

5001 10016 20053

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VIDEO MODE

Recording Video Clips

This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA

(320 x 240) pixels.

1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [ ].

2. Compose the image.

3. Press the shutter button.

The recording of the video clip will start.

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.

NOTE

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

If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in he currently selected size, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video size lower than the current one.

Playing Back Video Clips

You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.

1. Press the [ ] button.

The last image appears on the screen.

2. Select the desired video clip with the buttons.

3. Press the OK button.

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

To stop video playback, press the button. This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.

To pause video playback, press the OK button. This pauses video playback.

To cancel pause, press the OK button again.

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NOTE

Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.

This camera does not have a speaker so that you can not play back sound with the camera. The sound recorded with video clips can only be played back on computers.

Quick Time basic player is available free of charge, compatible with Mac and

Windows-computers and can be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com. For help using Quick Time Player usage, please refer to the

Quick Time on-line help for more information.

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.

The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on

SD memory Card capacity

Size

Internal

Memory

64

MB

128

MB

256

MB

512

MB

1

GB

2

GB

4GB

SDHC

VGA

640 x 480

00:18 01:26 02:55 05:53 11:55 23:44 47:33 95:12

QVGA

320 x 240

00:21 01:42 03:28 07:01 14:06 28:16 56:36 113:19

The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.

The maximum recordable time for one continuous video clip is 00:50:59.

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PLAYBACK MODE

Playing back – Still Images

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


The last image appears on the screen.

2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.

To view the previous image, press the button.

To view the next image, press the button.

3. Press the OK / button to adjust the zoom ratio. The magnification factor is displayed on the

LCD monitor.

4. To view different portion of the images, press the button to adjust the display area.

NOTE

An [ ] icon is displayed with the video data.

The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 4 stages: 1.0x, 2.0x, 3.0x, and 4.0x).

Thumbnail Display

This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.


The last recorded image appears on the

LCD monitor.


The playback menu is displayed.

3. Select [Thumbnail] with the buttons,

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Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.

For recorded video clips, the [ ] video mode icon will be displayed.

4. Use the button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size.

5. Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen.

Slideshow Display

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



The playback menu is displayed.

3. Select [Slide Show] with the buttons, then press the OK button.

4. Select the desired interval time with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The slideshow starts.

5. To stop the slide show during playback, press the OK button.

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

NOTE

The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show.

All still images in the folder are automatically played back.

Video files are displayed first frame image, and they are not played back.

Protecting Images

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


2. Select the image that you want to protect with the

buttons.


4. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

5. Select [Single], [All] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Protects the selected image or the last image.

[All]: Protects all of the images.

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6. Select [Lock] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The protect icon [ ] is displayed with protected images.

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

Canceling the Protection

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


2. Select the protected image that you want to unlock with the buttons.


4. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the OK button.

5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

6. Select [Unlock] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

Protecting multiple images simultaneously


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


4. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the OK button.

5. Select [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The images are displayed in the thumbnail display.

6. Select the image you want to protect with the buttons, and press the button.

The protect icon [ ] is displayed with protected images. Selecting a

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7. Press the OK button.

8. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

NOTE

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

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 buttons.


4. Select [DPOF] with the buttons, and press the

OK button.

The DPOF setting screen is displayed.

5. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Sets DPOF for each individual image.

[All]: Sets DPOF for all images at once.

6. Select [Print Num] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

This displays the number of prints setting screen.

7. Set the number of prints with the buttons, and press the OK button.

You can set up to 99 prints for each image.

This creates a file containing the DPOF

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

Erasing Images

Erasing single image / Erasing all images


The last image will be displayed on the screen.

2. Select the image you want to erase with the

buttons.


4. Select [Delete] with the buttons and press the OK button.

5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Erases the selected image or the last image.

[All]: Erases all of the images except for the protected images.

[Select]: Select the image you want to erase in thumbnail mode.

6. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

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

NOTE

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.

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MENU OPTIONS

Camera Menu

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

1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to Camera.


3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.

4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.


Size

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

[ 10 m ] 10MP (3648 x 2736 pixels) (FW interpolation)

[ 8 m ] 8MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) (FW interpolation)

[ 5 m ] 5MP (2560 x 1920 pixels)

[3 m ] 3MP (2048 x 1536 pixels)

[ 1.3

m ] 1.3MP (1280 x 960 pixels)

[ VGA ] VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

Quality

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

[ ] Fine

[ ] Standard

[ ] Economy

Scene Mode

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

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EV

Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for further details.

Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

[ ] Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

[ ] Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

W. Balance

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

[ Blank ] Auto

[ ] Daylight

[ ] Cloudy

[ ] Tungsten

[ ] Fluorescent

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.

Auto

100

200

Color

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

Standard

Vivid

Sepia

B&W

Saturation

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

High

Normal

Low

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Sharpness

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

Hard

Normal

Soft

Preview

This sets the preview interval when displaying the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured.

On

Off

Video Menu

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

1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [ ].





Size

This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured.

EV

[ VGA ] VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

[ QVGA ] QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)

Refer to section in this manual titled “Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)” for further details.

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W. Balance

Refer to section in this manual titled “W. Balance” in Capture Menu for further details.

Playback Menu

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






Delete

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

Copy to Card

Allows you to copy your files from the camera’s internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

Cancel

Execute

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.

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Thumbnail

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

Setup Menu

Set your camera’s operating environment.


2. Select the [Setup ] menu with the button.

3. Select the desired option item with the c buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.



Format

Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal

Memory” for further details.

Beep

This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's buttons.

On

Off

Language

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

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 for reducing battery usage.

1 Min.

3 Min.

5 Min.

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Off

Sys. Reset

This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings.

Cancel

Execute

Light Freq.

The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60Hz or 50Hz.

[60Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 60Hz

[50Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 50Hz

Message

It will show the version of this camera.

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE

COMPLIANT PRINTER

Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions.

If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.

Connecting the camera to the printer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer.

3. Select [Printer] with the press the OK button.

buttons, and

Printing images

When the camera is properly connected to a

Pict-Bridge compliant printer and set to [Printer], the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.

1. Select the item you want to configure with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Images]: Select whether you want to

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[Size]: Select the desired paper size according to the printer type.

[Layout]: Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type.

[Print]: After all settings are configured, select this item to start printing.

2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear.

Select [Select], [All] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Select]: Select to print one specific image.

[All]: Select to print all images.

3. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear.

Select the image that you want to print with the buttons.

Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.

After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the OK button to confirm.

4. Select [Print] with the buttons, and press the OK button to start printing.

5. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appear.

The [COMPLETE] will be displayed temporarily, reminding you that the printing procedure is finished.

If a print error is detected, the [PRINT

ERROR] will be displayed.

NOTE

The image printing may be failed if the power to the camera is cut off.

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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR

COMPUTER

System Requirements (Windows)

Pentium III 800 or higher

Windows 2000/XP/Vista

256MB RAM

150MB hard disk space

CD-ROM drive

Available USB port

System Requirements (Macintosh)

PowerPC G3/G4/G5

OS 9.0 or later

256MB RAM

128MB hard disk space

CD-ROM drive

Available USB port

Downloading your files

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 terminal on the camera.

3. Select [PC] using the buttons, and press the OK button.

4. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My

Computer”.

5. Look for a new “removable disk” icon.

This “removable disk” is actually the memory (or memory card) in your camera.

Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher.

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

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

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

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

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

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NOTE

Formatting the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card by computer (via USB connection) as NTFS file system, the stored data will be automatically deleted by the camera.

Do not format the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card as NTFS file system.

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes updates and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.

To install software:

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

The welcome screen appears.

2. Click the respective software name.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

NOTE

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

For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, please make sure to install and use the software in “Administrator” mode.

The software is not supported on the Mac.

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USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A

WEB CAMERA

Your camera can act as a Web camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:

Microphone

Speakers or headphones

Network or Internet connection

NOTE

Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital still camera.

This mode does not work with Mac.

Install the Web camera driver

The Web camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.

2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

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CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

Item

Image Sensor

Lens

Description

1/2.5” 5.0 Mega Pixels CMOS Sensor

Fixed Focus Lens

F/3, f=6.47mm (Type: 39mm equivalent to 35mm film)

Range of Focus: Macro: 0.6~1.45m, Normal: 1.45m~Inf.

Image Resolution <Still Image>

10MP (3648 x 2736 pixels) (FW interpolation)

8MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) (FW interpolation)

5MP (2560 x 1920 pixels), 3MP (2048 x 1536 pixels),

Zoom

1.3MP (1280 x 960 pixels), VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

<Video clip>

VGA: 640 x 480/24fps, QVGA: 320 x 240/30fps

1~4X Digital Zoom (Preview & Playback)

Shutter Speed

Exposure

ISO

White Balance

1- 1/1000 sec.

Auto, Manual (-2.0 ~ +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps)

Auto, 100, 200

Auto, Manual (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent)

LCD monitor

Flash

Memory

Flash

Self-Timer

File Format

Connector

Battery type

2.5” LTPS LCD (154K pixels)

Auto/ Forced Flash /Flash Off

16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage)

Supports SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC card up to 4GB)

Auto/ Forced Flash /Flash Off

2 sec. / 10 sec. delay

Photo: JPEG ; Video: Motion JPEG

USB port (USB 2.0 full speed)

2X AAA Alkaline Batteries

Dimensions

Weight

Approx. 90 x 55 x 18 mm (without protruding parts)

Approx. 82g (without batteries and 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.

Symptom Cause Solutions / Corrective

Actions

The power does not come on.

The batteries or camera feels warm.

The start-up screen blinks after powering up.

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

The camera cannot focus.

The batteries are not loaded.

The batteries are exhausted.

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

The rechargeable batteries have reached their effective life.

The shutter button is not pressed all the way own.

The internal memory or memory card does not have any free capacity.

The flash is charging.

The memory card is write-protected.

The lens is dirty.

Load the batteries correctly.

Replace with a new set of batteries.

Turn off the camera and wait for

5~10 minutes.

Replace with a new set of rechargeable batteries.

Press the shutter button all the way down.

Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.

Wait until the status LED turns green.

Remove the write-protection.

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

Get your subject within the effective focus range.

Files cannot be deleted.

Cannot download images.

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

The file is protected.

The memory card is write-protected.

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

Cancel protection.

Remove the write-protection.

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.

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