Aigo DC-T60 User Manual
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Table of Contents
Preface .................................................................................................... i
About this Manual ..............................................................................................i
Copyright ............................................................................................................................ i
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance ................................................ i
Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................... i
Trademark Recognition ......................................................................................................ii
Safety and Handling Precautions ....................................................................ii
Camera Information ............................................................................................................ii
Battery Information .............................................................................................................ii
Introduction ........................................................................................... 1
System Requirements ......................................................................................1
Package Contents .............................................................................................1
Main Features ....................................................................................................1
Camera Views ...................................................................................................2
Front View ......................................................................................................................... 2
Back View .......................................................................................................................... 2
Top View ............................................................................................................................ 2
Bottom View ...................................................................................................................... 3
Left / Right View ................................................................................................................ 3
The Mode Dial ...................................................................................................3
Buttons and Navigation Pad ............................................................................4
LED Indicators ..................................................................................................7
LCD screen ........................................................................................................8
Capture/Video Mode Display ............................................................................................. 8
Camera Setup ...................................................................................... 13
Attaching the Wrist Strap ...............................................................................13
Inserting the Battery .......................................................................................13
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card ..............................................................14
Charging the Battery ......................................................................................14
Turning On ......................................................................................................14
First Time Use .................................................................................................15
Getting Started .................................................................................... 16
Taking your First Photo .................................................................................16
Anti-Shake Function ........................................................................................................ 16
Using Quick Review ........................................................................................................ 16
Using Macro Mode .......................................................................................................... 16
Setting the Flash Mode .................................................................................................... 17
Using the Zoom in/out Function ....................................................................................... 17
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography ................................................................... 17
Using the Av Mode .......................................................................................................... 18
Using the Tv Mode .......................................................................................................... 18
Using the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Function ..................................................... 19
Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................................................. 19
Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function ..................................................................... 20
Taking Panoramic Pictures ............................................................................20
Recording your First Video ............................................................................22
Recording Audio Files ....................................................................................22
Recording Voice Memos ................................................................................22
Capture Settings .................................................................................. 23
The Capture Menu ..........................................................................................23
Image Resolution ............................................................................................................. 23
Image Quality .................................................................................................................. 24
Focus Zone ...................................................................................................................... 24
EV Compensation ............................................................................................................ 24
AEB ................................................................................................................................. 24
M-Burst Interval ............................................................................................................... 25
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 25
ISO Speed ....................................................................................................................... 25
AE Metering ..................................................................................................................... 26
Color ................................................................................................................................ 26
Sharpness ....................................................................................................................... 26
Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 26
Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 27
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 27
Video Capture Menu .......................................................................................27
Video Resolution ............................................................................................................. 27
White Balance ................................................................................................................. 27
Color ................................................................................................................................ 27
Saturation ........................................................................................................................ 27
Contrast ........................................................................................................................... 28
Setup ............................................................................................................................... 28
Photo, Video & Audio Playback ......................................................... 29
Playback Mode Display ..................................................................................29
Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen .................................................31
Viewing M-Burst Photos .................................................................................................. 31
Listening to Audio Files .................................................................................32
Listening to Voice Memo ................................................................................................. 32
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV ..............................................................32
Zooming In During Playback .........................................................................33
Deleting Photos/Videos/Audios ....................................................................33
Using the Playback Menu ..............................................................................33
DPOF ............................................................................................................................... 34
Slideshow ........................................................................................................................ 34
Resize .............................................................................................................................. 35
Rotate .............................................................................................................................. 35
Protect ............................................................................................................................. 36
Red-Eye Removal ........................................................................................................... 36
Move ................................................................................................................................ 37
Divide ............................................................................................................................... 37
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC .......................................................38
Camera Settings .................................................................................. 39
The Setup Menu ..............................................................................................39
LCD Brightness ............................................................................................................... 39
File Number ..................................................................................................................... 39
Digital Zoom .................................................................................................................... 40
Quick View ....................................................................................................................... 40
Continuous AF ................................................................................................................. 40
Camera Sound ................................................................................................................ 40
Auto LCD Off ................................................................................................................... 41
Auto Power Off ................................................................................................................ 41
Video Out ......................................................................................................................... 41
USB Mode ....................................................................................................................... 41
Date Stamp ...................................................................................................................... 42
Date and Time ................................................................................................................. 42
Language ......................................................................................................................... 42
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 43
Format ............................................................................................................................. 43
Reset ............................................................................................................................... 43
Voice Memo ..................................................................................................................... 43
About ............................................................................................................................... 44
PictBridge Print (PTP) ....................................................................................44
Image Storage ................................................................................................................. 44
This Image ....................................................................................................................... 45
Index Print ....................................................................................................................... 45
DPOF Image .................................................................................................................... 46
......................................................................................................................................... 47
All Images ........................................................................................................................ 47
Specifications ...................................................................................... 49
Troubleshooting .................................................................................. 52
Preface i
Preface
About this Manual
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior written permission of the manufacturer.
© Copyright 2008
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.
• Connect the equipment to 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.
Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.
Declaration of Conformity
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:
• This device may not cause harmful interference.
• This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undersired operation.
About this Manual
ii Preface
Trademark Recognition
Windows 98/2000/ME/XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the
United States and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System. Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Corporation. ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft System, Inc. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Safety and Handling Precautions
Camera Information
• Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.
• Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.
• Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.
• Do not touch the camera lens.
• Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.
• Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.
Battery Information
• Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.
• Use only the type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.
• When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.
• Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the camera for long periods.
Safety and Handling Precautions
Introduction 1
Introduction
Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only.
System Requirements
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system requirements:
• OS: Windows 98/98SE/2000/XP
• Memory: 128MB or above
• HDD space: 40 MB or above
• USB port
Package Contents
Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:
• Digital camera
• USB/AV 3-in-1 cable
• Wrist strap
• One Li-ion battery
• Battery charger and power cord
• Camera pouch
• Quick start guide for all regions
• Bundled AP-CD (Application Software, Driver and User’s Manual for all regions)
Main Features
• 8 mega pixels resolution
• 15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)
• 1/2.5 inch SHARP CCD image sensor
• 3.0 inch LTPS TFT LCD monitor
• 32 MB internal flash memory; support SD memory card from 32MB to 8GB
• Sleek and slim design
• Easy-to-use button interface
• PictBridge compatibility
• Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies
• A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV
• USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC
System Requirements
2 Introduction
Camera Views
Front View
Wrist strap loop
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Self-timer LED
Zoom Lens
Microphone
Back View
LCD screen
MENU
Delete/
Anti-shake button
Mode dial
Four-way navigation buttons
OK button
Menu button
Top View
Zoom Lens
Power button
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Shutter button
Camera Views
Introduction 3
Bottom View
Tripod mount
B ATTE RY
Battery/SD card compartment
Left / Right View
Wrist strap loop
USB/AV port
The Mode Dial
The camera is equipped with a convenient Mode Dial that allows you to switch between different modes with ease. The function of each mode is as follows:
Mode Type
Auto
P-Mode
(Program Mode)
Av
(Aperture Priority Mode)
Tv
(Shutter Priority Mode)
Panorama
Scene
Macro
Icon Function
Switch to select Auto mode.
Switch to select Program mode.
Switch to select Aperture Priority capture mode.
Switch to select Shutter Priority capture mode.
Switch to select Panorama mode.
Switch to select Scene mode. Here you can set a pre-programmed Scene mode.
Switch to enable Macro mode.
The Mode Dial
4 Introduction
Video Switch to select Video mode.
Audio Switch to enable Audio Recording mode.
Playback
Switch to select Playback mode to review photos/videos/audio clips saved in the internal memory or on the memory card.
Buttons and Navigation Pad
Your camera is equipped with an anti-shake/delete ( / ) button, a menu button, and a navigation pad. The four-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from your photos and videos. Further functions of these buttons are as follows:
Icon Button
MENU
Anti-Shake/
Delete
Menu
OK
Function
1. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable anti-shake function
• Press to delete the captured image or video when using Quick Review
2. In Playback mode:
• Press to display the Delete menu
Opens or exits the OSD menus.
1. Confirms a selection when using the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to enable AF area selection when
Selected Area is selected in Focus Zone submenu
• Press to enable aperture selection in Av mode
• Press to enable shutter speed selection in Tv mode
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to start and pause the audio/video playback
• Press to stop the voice memo playback
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to confirm the selection
Buttons and Navigation Pad
Icon
Introduction 5
Button
Up/Flash
Right/Self-timer/
Burst mode
Function
1. Moves up in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan up in AF area selection
• Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto,
Off, Fill, and Anti Red-eye)
3. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan up in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move up in the thumbnail display
4. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu
1. Moves right in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan right in AF area selection
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/
Multi-Burst mode
3. In Video mode:
• Press to scroll through the Self-timer options
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan right in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move right in the thumbnail display
• Press to navigate to next image in single up
• Press to fast forward video/audio playback
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the next image in This
Image submenu
Buttons and Navigation Pad
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Icon Button
Down/Screen
Left/
Quick Review
Function
1. Moves down in the OSD menus.
2. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan down in AF area selection
• Press to enable the following functions: full icon with histogram, full icon, face detection, smile detection, and simple display (hide all icons except the mode icon). Press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen.
Note: Face and smile detection functions are not available in Macro, Panorama, Sport, Landscape,
Night Landscape, Fireworks, and Copy modes.
3. In Video mode:
• Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen, press again to turn all icons back on the LCD screen
4. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan down in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move down in the thumbnail display
• Press to show the file information
5. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to scroll down through a menu
1. Moves left in the OSD menus.
2. Goes up to the previous level in the OSD menus.
3. In Capture mode:
• Press to pan left in AF area selection
• Press to display the previously captured photo
4. In Video mode:
• Press to display the first frame of the last video recorded
5. In Playback mode:
• Press to pan left in magnify/crop mode
• Press to move left in the thumbnail display
• Press to navigate to previous image in single up
• Press to fast rewind video/audio playback
6. In USB mode:
• MSDC: N/A
• PTP: Press to select the previous image in
This Image submenu
Buttons and Navigation Pad
Introduction 7
LED Indicators
LED
Power/Flash LED
LED Status
Off
Blue (steady)
Blue (blinking)
Off
On (steady)
Self-timer LED/
Assist Lamp
Orange (blinking) (1Hz)
Orange (blinking) (4Hz)
Camera Status
Power Off.
Ready to take pictures.
Camera busy.
Self-timer off.
Video recording.
Self-timer count down, flashes during first 8 seconds.
Self-timer count down, flashes during last 2 seconds.
LED Indicators
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LCD screen
The high resolution 3.0” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image for your photo or video.
Use the Mode Dial to switch between screen modes. Press the Screen button to switch between a Full display (all icons with histogram, all icons, face detection, or smile detection), or a Simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).
Capture/Video Mode Display
Capture Mode
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Video Mode
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LCD screen
No. Name
1 Mode indicator
Auto
P-Mode
Av
Tv
Panorama
Scene
Mode
Sport
Landscape
Night Landscape
Portrait
Night Portrait
Museum
Snow
Sunset
Fireworks
Beach
Party
Foliage
Aquarium
Kids&Pets
Copy
Backlight
Introduction 9
Icon
LCD screen
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2
3
4
5
Mode indicator
Macro
Video
Audio
Image Resolution
Image Quality
Playback
8M
7.1M 3:2
5M
3M
2.1M 16:9
2M
VGA
Best
Better
Flash
Self-timer/
Burst mode
Good
Auto Flash
Fill Flash
Flash Off
Anti Red-eye
M-Burst Mode
Burst Mode
Self Timer
2 Seconds
10 Seconds
6
7
Auto Exposure
Bracketing
Image Counter
AEB Mode
Capture Mode
Video Mode
Quantity
Timer
9999
00:00:00
LCD screen
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Memory Interface
Date Stamp
Anti-Shake
Zoom Bar
SD Card
Internal Memory
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EV
Compensation
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
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Battery Indicator Battery Full
Battery Medium
Battery Low
AF Frame
ISO Speed
Battery Insufficient
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Auto
ISO 80
ISO 100
Focus Zone
Continues AF
ISO 200
ISO 400
ISO 800
ISO 1600
Multi-Zone
Center
Selected Area
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-1.0EV
F3.5
1/125
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LCD screen
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Sharpness
Contrast
Saturation
White Balance
AE Metering
Camera Steady
Warning
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
High
Normal
Low
Auto
Sunny
Tungsten
Fluorescent
Cloudy
Average
Matrix
Spot
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LCD screen
Camera Setup 13
Camera Setup
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy carrying:
1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet.
2. String the larger loop of the strap though the short loop and pull tight to attach the strap to the camera.
Inserting the Battery
Follow these instructions to insert the Li-ion battery into the battery compartment.
1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera. 3.0"
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The Li-ion battery should be fully charged before using for the first time.
Attaching the Wrist Strap
14 Camera Setup
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card
The camera features 32 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional
SD/MMC memory card for additional storage.
Follow these instructions to insert the SD/MMC card.
1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
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2. Insert the SD/MMC card into the memory card slot as shown.
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To remove the SD/MMC card, gently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the card carefully.
Charging the Battery
Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown. Connect the power supply to the charging unit and the mains supply.
Turning On
Press and hold the Power button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, press the Power button again.
Inserting an SD/MMC Memory Card
First Time Use
Press the Power button as described in “Turning
On” on page 14, a welcome screen displays on the
LCD screen.
Camera Setup 15
If the camera is turned on for the first time, the
Language menu pops up automatically after powering on the camera.
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LANGUAG E
After the desired language is selected, the Date and Time menu pops up. Use the Navigation
Buttons to toggle each field and adjust the value.
Press the OK button to confirm.
P ress ok when doen
(Year)
200 8 / 01 / 01 12 : 00
DAT E & TIM E
Note:
If the Date and Time is reset (when running out the battery and not in use for a long period), the Date and Time setup screen displays automatically.
First Time Use
16 Getting Started
Getting Started
Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and movies.
Taking your First Photo
Taking a photo with the camera is very simple.
1. Turn the camera on and turn the Mode Dial to Auto mode.
2. Frame the shot on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway. The camera automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. The focus bracket turns green when ready.
3. Press fully and hold the Shutter button to capture the image.
When a camera steady warning icon appears, hold the camera as still as possible, as a longer exposure time (more than 1/30 second) is required.
Anti-Shake Function
This function is only available in Auto capture mode. Press the / button to enable the Anti-
Shake function, and press again to disable it. An
Anti-Shake icon displays on the LCD screen when the function is activated.
Using Quick Review
To delete a photo when using Quick Review:
1. Press the Left/Quick Review button.
2. Press the / button, a confirmation screen is displayed.
Select This Image to delete the photo or Cancel to keep it.
3. Press OK to confirm your selection.
You can also delete photos from the Playback menu. See “Deleting Photos/Videos/
Audios” on page 33 for more detailed information.
Using Macro Mode
Macro mode is designed for close-up photography and can capture all detail even when your subject is very close to the camera. Turn the Mode Dial to Macro mode. The Macro icon displays on the LCD screen.
Taking your First Photo
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Setting the Flash Mode
You can choose from four flash modes to suit various lighting conditions.
Press the Up/Flash navigation button to scroll through the four modes on the
LCD screen. The flash setting remains the same for subsequent photos until you change it as described above.
Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when needed.
Fill flash: The flash always fires.
Flash off: The flash is turned off.
Anti Red-eye: The flash fires twice so as to reduce the red-eye effect.
Using the Zoom in/out Function
The camera comes equipped with 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on your subject.
To use the zoom:
1. Slide the Zoom switch to the right to zoom in on your subject.
2. Slide the Zoom switch to the left to zoom out from your subject.
Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography
The camera comes equipped with a self-timer which allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay. The burst photography feature allows you to take multiple consecutive photos by pressing and holding the Shutter button. The multi-burst photography feature allows you to take multiple (16) consecutive VGA photos by pressing the Shutter button once.
To set the self-timer/burst mode:
1. Press the Right/Self-timer navigation button to cycle through the selftimer( or ) and burst photography options ( or ) on the LCD screen.
2. Once you have selected an option, frame and take your shot. In self-timer mode, the icon will flash until the time expires and the photo is taken.
3. After taking a photo, the Self-timer automatically exit. If you want to use these functions for the next photo, press the Right/Self-timer navigation button again to activate the function.
Taking your First Photo
18 Getting Started
Using the Av Mode
Aperture priority mode allows you to manually select the aperture and the camera automatically decides adequate exposure time. Use large aperture to get images with soft background, small aperture to get images with clear depth of field
(DOF).
To set the aperture:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Av mode. The Av icon
OK: Se l e ct
displays on the LCD screen. Press the OK button to enter aperture selection mode.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select an aperture value. Two options are available depending on the lens zoom position.
The possible aperture selections include the following:
• F2.9 and F5.5
• F3.2 and F6.3
F2.9
F5.5
• F3.6 and F7.0
• F4.1 and F7.9
• F4.6 and F8.9
• F5.3 and F10.0
3. Press the OK button to confirm the selection and return to the capture mode.
Using the Tv Mode
Shutter priority mode allows you to take photos with a fixed shutter speed, and the camera automatically selects the proper aperture. This mode is used to control how you capture moving objects. Use faster shutter speed to freeze the motion of moving objects or slower shutter speed to blur the image.
To set the shutter speed:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Tv mode. The Tv icon
displays on the LCD screen. Press the OK button to enter aperture selection mode.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to cycle through the shutter speed in the following steps: 2, 1, 1/2, 1/4, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60,
1/125, 1/250, 1/500, 1/1000, and 1/2000 seconds.
3. Press the OK button to confirm the selection and return to the capture mode.
OK: Select
1/500 1/1000 1/2000
Taking your First Photo
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Using the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Function
When using the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) function, the camera automatically takes three consecutive photos with different exposures by pressing the
Shutter button once. For example, when the current EV compensation value is
+0.3 EV and the AEB bracket interval value is set to ±0.3, the camera takes shots of the same scene with three varying levels of exposure: 0 EV, +0.3 EV, and 0.7 EV.
This function is only available in Auto , P-Mode , Av , Tv , and Macro modes. To set the AEB mode:
1. Press the MENU button to display menu options.
2. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to select AEB setting and press the
OK button.
3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the available options:
AEB ON
• AEB: Select to enable or disable the AEB function.
BRACKET
EXIT
0.3EV
• Bracket: Select to set the bracket interval value ranging from ±0.3 to ±2.0 EV in 0.3 or
0.4 EV increments.
AEB
• Exit: Select to apply new settings to the camera and return to the setup menu.
Note:
1. When taking AEB shots, hold the camera steadily. For the best result, use the tripod.
2. Flash, Burst, and M-Burst modes are not allowed when the AEB function is enabled.
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Setting the Scene Mode
The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments and conditions. Each setting is configured automatically by the camera.
To select scene modes:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Scene mode to display the Scene menu options.
2. Use the navigation buttons to scroll through the modes:
Sport
Landscape
Night Landscape
Portrait
Night Portrait
Museum
Snow
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Sunset
Fireworks
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Beach
Party
Foliage
Aquarium
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Kids&Pets
Copy
• Backlight
3. Press OK to confirm your selection.
Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function
The face ( ) and smile ( ) detection functions can be toggled on and off with each press of the
Down/Screen navigation button in most capture modes. When the subject’s face/ smile is detected, the white bracket appears to track faces/ smiles while the camera or people are moving.
When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, the green focus frames appear on the LCD screen.
Then the camera automatically adjusts the focus point and exposure to the optimized value. Press the Shutter button all the way to take pictures with detected face. When a detected face smiles, the shutter automatically fires.
However, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, a white focus bracket will be displayed according to the selected focus mode.
To disable the smile detection function, press the Down/Screen navigation button again.
Taking Panoramic Pictures
Panorama mode allows you to shoot ultra wide panoramic shots. You can create wide-view photos by stitching three images into a single panoramic scene.
Taking Panoramic Pictures
Getting Started 21
To take a panoramic picture:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Panorama
The Panorama icon screen.
displays on the LCD
2. You can take panoramic shots in either left-toright ( ) or right-to-left ( ) sequence.
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the direction in which the sequence will be taken. Then press the OK button.
3. Frame the first view on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button. The frame record icon is displayed to indicate the location of frame is going to take for the panorama image.
4. After a quick preview, the LCD screen shows an overlay from the first picture.
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5. Capture the second and third views as taking the first view, making sure that the edges of pictures overlap.
6. You can press the / button to retake the picture. If you are taking only two pictures, press the OK button to stitch them together.
7. After you take three pictures, the camera will automatically stitch them together into one panorama shot.
8. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback
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Recording your First Video
You can also record video clips with the camera.
To record a video clip:
1. Turn the camera on and turn the Mode Dial to Video mode.
2. Frame your subject using the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to start recording. The self-timer LED is steady on to indicate recording is in progress.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. If not, recording will continue until all free memory space is used.
4. In playback mode, press the OK button to playback the recording. Press the
/ button to delete the recording if needed.
Recording Audio Files
You can also record audio files with the camera.
To record an audio file:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Audio mode.
2. Press the Shutter button to start recording. A counting up timer will be displayed during audio recording.
3. Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. If not, recording will continue until all free memory space is used.
4. Start recording screen is displayed after recording is stopped.
5. In playback mode, press the OK button to playback the recording. Press the
/ button to delete the recording if needed.
Recording Voice Memos
You can add a 1-minute voice memo to an image right after it’s taken.
To record a voice memo:
1. Hold the Shutter button to start recording and release the Shutter button to stop recording.
2. While recording, the taken image is shown on the LCD screen.
3. The elapsed time screen shows the length of a voice memo.
Note:
A Voice Memo can also be added in Playback mode.
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Capture Settings
This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and video clips.
The Capture Menu
To access the Capture menu:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to select a desired image capture mode.
2. Press the MENU button to display menu options.
3. Press Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight an option and press OK button to enter the submenu.
OK Enter
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Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.
Image Resolution
The Image Resolution setting refers to the size of the image in pixels. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Seven settings for image resolution are available:
• 8M (3264 x 2448)
• 7.1M 3:2 (3264 x 2176)
• 5M (2576 x 1932)
• 3M (2048 x 1536)
• 2.1M 16:9 (1920 x 1080)
• 2M (1600 x 1200)
• VGA (640 x 480)
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Image Quality
The Image Quality setting refers to the compression ratio of the JPG. The higher the image quality, the less the image compression ratio but more memory space is required. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options.
Three settings for image quality are available:
• Best (default)
• Better
• Good
BEST
BETTER
GOOD
IMAGE QUALITY
Focus Zone
The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the camera will focus on when taking a photo. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three settings for focus zone are available:
MULTI-ZONE
CENTER
SELECTED AREA
• Multi-Zone (default)
• Center
FOCUS ZONE
• Selected Area: When this option is set, press the OK button to enable AF area selection. The new setting is applied to the Live View image each time navigation buttons are pressed. Press the OK button to return to the capture mode and save the current setting, which will take effect until it is changed again.
EV Compensation
The EV Compensation menu allows you to adjust the exposure or amount of light that enters the lens while capturing photos or videos. Use this feature to lighten or darken the image when the brightness between the subject and background is not balanced or when the subject occupies only a small part of the photograph. Use a positive (+) EV compensation for spotlit subjects, especially against dark backgrounds or scenes with low reflectivity, such as green or dark foliage.
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EV COMPENSATION
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to modify the value. This setting can be modified from -2.0 to +2.0 in a 0.3 or 0.4 increment/decrement.
AEB
See “Using the Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) Function” on page 19 for more detailed information.
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M-Burst Interval
The M-Burst Interval setting allows you to adjust the burst interval when the multi-burst function is enabled. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options.
• 1/30 Sec (default)
• 1/15 Sec
• 1/7.5 Sec
1/30 SEC
1/15 SEC
1/7.5 SEC
M-BURST INTERVAL
White Balance
The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting according to the ambient white light when shooting. White balance represents the degree of coolness of the light. If the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge, it is said to be warm; if it has a bluish tinge, it is said to be cool. You can select the setting and preview it on screen before confirming your choice. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Five white balance settings are available:
• Auto (default)
• Sunny
• Tungsten
• Fluorescent
• Cloudy
AUTO
SUNNY
TUNGSTEN
FLUORESCENT
WHITE BLANCE
ISO Speed
The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the
CCD light-sensitivity. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Seven ISO settings are available:
AUTO
ISO 80
• Auto (default)
• ISO 80
• ISO 100: For outdoor photography in bright sunlight.
ISO 100
ISO 200
ISO SPEED
• ISO 200: For outdoor or indoor photography in bright light.
• ISO 400: For indoor photography or low light environments.
• ISO 800: For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash.
• ISO 1600: For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash
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AE Metering
AE Metering allows you to select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three AE metering settings are available:
MATRIX
SPOT
AVERAGE
• Matrix (default): Camera metering is set for evaluating 16 zones of objects with intelligent weighting in the frame.
AE METERING
• Spot: Camera metering is set for the brightness of a single object in the center of the frame.
• Average: Camera metering is set for the average brightness of objects in the frame.
Color
The Color setting allows you to take photos and apply different colors or color tones for an artistic effect. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Four color settings are available:
• Vivid
• Color (default)
• Black & White
• Sepia
Sharpness
The Sharpness setting allows you to enhance the finer details of your photos. Use a higher setting for very sharp photos and a lower setting for a soft-toned photo. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three sharpness settings are available:
• High
• Normal (default)
• Low
Saturation
The Saturation setting allows you to adjust the saturation of the colors in your photos. Use a high saturation setting for rich colors and a lower saturation setting for more natural tones. Use the
Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three saturation settings are available:
• High
• Normal (default)
• Low
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Contrast
The Contrast setting allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. Three contrast settings are available:
• High
• Normal (default)
• Low
HIGH
NORMAL
LOW
CONTRAST
Setup
See “The Setup Menu” on page 39 for more details on the setup menu options.
Video Capture Menu
To access the video menu:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Video mode.
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to enter the submenu. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.
Video Resolution
The Video Resolution setting allows you to adjust the resolution at which your videos are recorded. Two video size settings are available:
• 640X480
• 320X240
640X480
320X240
VIDEO RESOLUTION
640X480
320X240
OK Enter
VIDEO RESOLUTION
White Balance
See “White Balance” on page 25 for more details on the setup menu options.
Color
See “Color” on page 26 for more details on the setup menu options.
Saturation
See “Saturation” on page 26 for more details on the setup menu options.
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Contrast
See “Contrast” on page 27 for more details on the setup menu options.
Setup
See “The Setup Menu” on page 39 for more details on the setup menu options.
Video Capture Menu
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Photo, Video & Audio
Playback
Playback Mode Display
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Sharpness
Flash mode
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Quantity
SD card / Internal memory
Histogram
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Date and Time
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Next
Battery status
Previous
Voice memo
Mode icons
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Contrast
White balance
Icon
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Video mode:
640 (640x480), 320 (320x240)
Photo mode:
Video mode: 00:00:37
(Length of the video clip.)
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Move to next image.
Move to previous image.
Please see “Capture/Video Mode Display” on page 8 for detailed information.
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AE Metering
EV Compensation
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Image quality
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Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen
To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback mode. The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips.
3. Press the OK button to begin playback of a video clip.
4. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons at any time during playback to skip to the previous/next photo or video.
5. Press the OK button and press the Left/Right navigation buttons to fast-rewind/fast-forward during video playback.
6. Press the OK button at any time during playback to pause the video.
7. After the video clip finishes playing, the LCD screen displays the first frame of the clip.
Viewing M-Burst Photos
To view your multi-burst photos on the LCD screen:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback mode. The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos.
3. When reviewing a multi-burst image, it will be displayed from the 1 st frame to the 16 th frame at 2 frames/per second like a slideshow.
4. To stop the M-Burst slideshow, press Left/Right navigation buttons and skip to the previous/next image.
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Listening to Audio Files
To listen to audio files:
1. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback mode. The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the files.
3. Press the OK button to begin playback of an audio file.
4. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons at any time during playback to skip to the previous/next audio file.
5. Press the OK button and press the Left/Right navigation buttons to fast-rewind/fast-forward during audio playback.
6. Press the OK button at any time during playback to pause.
Listening to Voice Memo
A voice memo displays simultaneously when playback an image with voice memo.
To stop a voice memo while reviewing an image, press OK button.
To skip to previous/next image, press Left/Right navigation buttons.
Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV
To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the USB/AV port on the side of the camera. To connect your camera to a TV:
1. Turn on the camera and make sure that the camera’s video out format is set to the same as that of the TV. See “Video Out” on page 41 for more information.
2. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB port on the camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AV input port.
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4. The LCD screen turns blank and all images and video clips are displayed on the
TV screen. Follow the same steps described in “Viewing Photos/Videos on the
LCD Screen” on page 31.
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Zooming In During Playback
The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during playback. This allows you to view photos in greater detail.
To zoom in on saved photos:
1. Slide the Zoom In Zoom Out the photo/video.
switches to zoom in and out of
2. Use the navigation buttons to pan across the image.
3. When zoomed in on a photo, press the OK button to crop the image. When zoomed out to the maximum, the LCD screen will display all photos and videos as a series of thumbnails.
Deleting Photos/Videos/Audios
The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files stored on internal memory or a memory card.
To delete a photo/video/audio:
DELETE
CANCEL
VOICE MEMO
THIS IMAGE
1. Press the / button to display the Delete menu.
2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:
ALL IMAGES
• Cancel: Select to cancel the action and exit to the main menu.
• Voice Memo (only available for images with voice memos attached):
Select to delete the voice memo.
• This Image/Video/Audio: Select to delete the current image/video/audio.
• All Images: Select to delete all images.
Using the Playback Menu
Access the Playback menu to view further information, configure printing settings, view a slideshow, or delete photos or movies.
THIS IMAGE
To access the Playback menu:
ALL IMAGES
1. Turn the Mode Dial to select Playback
Mode.
2. Press the MENU button to display the menu options.
EXIT
DPOF
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the
OK button to confirm.
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DPOF
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date.
Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information.
You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. You can also select how many copies print.
When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.
To set DPOF:
1. Press the MENU button to select DPOF from the menu.
2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:
• This Image: Select to print the current image.
• All Images: Select to print all images.
• Exit: Select to exit to the main menu.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies you wish to print.
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
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Slideshow
The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos in a continuous sequence.
To view a slideshow:
1. Press the MENU button to select Slideshow from the menu.
2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:
START
INTERVAL
LOOP
EXIT
SLIDESHOW
5 sec
OFF
• Start: Select to start the slideshow.
• Interval: Select to set the interval time between each photo during the slideshow. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to set a value in seconds.
• Loop: Select to enable/disable a continuous loop of the slideshow. Select On or Off (default) from the submenu.
• Exit: Select to exit to the main menu.
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Resize
The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution.
To resize a photo:
1. Press the MENU button to select Resize from the menu.
2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select the resize ratio you require: 6M, 4M, 2M, 1M, and VGA.
3. Select Exit to return to the main menu.
6 M
4 M
2 M
1 M
RESIZE
Note: It is only possible to scale-down image resolutions. If the current image resolution is
VGA, this menu item is disabled in the Resize submenu. The ratio of the image (4:3 or 3:2) remains unchanged after resizing.
• This function only supports native pictures
• Cropped images cannot be resized
• If there is not sufficient storage space, images cannot be resized
• If the SD/MMC card is locked, images cannot be resized
• VGA images cannot be resized
Rotate
The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved photo.
To rotate an image:
1. Press the MENU button to select Rotate from the menu.
2. Press the OK button to enter the edit mode.
3. Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to rotate the selected image.
4. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to confirm or cancel the rotation.
• OK: Select to rotate the image.
• Exit: Select to discard the changes and return to the main menu.
Press OK to enter
ROTATE
OK
EXIT
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Protect
You can lock a photo or video to protect it from being accidentally erased.
To lock a photo or video:
1. Press the MENU button to select Protect from the menu.
2. Select from the submenu and press the OK button to confirm.
3. A key icon displays at the top of the screen to indicate the photo/video is now locked.
4. To unlock a photo or video, perform the steps 1 and 2 again.
EXIT
PROTECT
Red-Eye Removal
The Red-Eye Compensation function allows you to perform red-eye reduction on a saved photo.
To remove red-eye from a photo:
1. Press the MENU button to select Red-Eye
Removal from the menu.
2. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select an image and select Yes to start compensation process.
3. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the three available options:
• New file: Select to save the fixed image to a new file.
• Overwrite: Select to overwrite the original image.
• Exit: Select to discard the changes to the image and return to the main menu.
YES
NO
RED-EYE REMOVAL
NEW FILE
OVERWRITE
EXIT
RED-EYE REMOVAL
Note:
1. If the image is protected, the fixed image will be saved as a new file directly without asking.
2. If no red-eye is found, the message “Cannot Process Correctly” appears on the screen.
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Move
The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal memory to a memory card.
To move an image:
THIS IMAGE
1. Press the MENU button to select Move from the menu.
2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the three available options:
ALL IMAGES
EXIT
MOVE
• This Image: Select to move the current image to a memory card.
• All Images: Select to move all images to a memory card.
• Exit: Select to exit to the main menu.
Note: The Move function is only available when you choose internal memory as the storage media and an SD card has been inserted into the camera.
Divide
The Divide function allows you to cut unnecessary portions of a video. This feature is useful when the memory capacity is insufficient or when users want to trim video clips.
To move an image:
1. Press the MENU button to select Divide from the menu.
2. Press the OK button to enter the edit mode.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the portion of the video you want to delete.
• : Beginning of the new video clip
• : End of the new video clip
4. Press and hold the Left/Right navigation buttons to specify the beginning and end position of the new video clip and release at the frame you want to stop.
5. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the following options:
• : Select to review the trimmed video clip.
• : Select to save the trimmed video clip as a new file or overwrite the original video.
Select Exit to discard the changes.
• : Select to return to the main menu.
Press OK to enter
DIVIDE
NEW FILE
OVERWRITE
EXIT
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Note: The Divide function is only available when a video file is selected. Video clips shorter than one second cannot be edited.
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC
To transfer photos and videos to your PC, you need to set the USB mode as MSDC first.
Use the software CD to install the camera driver. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
Connect the camera’s USB port to a free USB port on your PC using the USB cable.
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The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/MMC card appear as removable drives in the file manager. Copy the files from the drives to the directory on your PC.
Use ArcSoft PhotoImpression and ArcSoft VideoImpression (provided on the software CD) to view or edit the photos and videos respectively.
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC
Camera Settings 39
Camera Settings
The Setup Menu
The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general settings and according to your preferences.
To access the setup menu:
1. Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture modes.
2. Select Setup from the menu. The submenu appears.
3. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through the options and press the OK button to enter further submenus and to confirm your selection. Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.
LCD Brightness
The LCD Brightness setting allows you to brighten or darken the LCD backlight. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons t o increase or decrease the brightness.
MENU
LCD BRIGHTNESS
OK Enter
LCD BRIGHTNESS
File Number
The File No.
setting allows you to reset the file number to 0001 when the camera creates a new folder. Otherwise, the next file number will be used.
Select Reset to reset or Continue to set the file numbers in continuous order.
RESET
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Digital Zoom
The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function on or off. Select On to enable the function or Off (default) to disable it.
ON
OFF
DIGITAL ZOOM
Quick View
The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just taken. Once you have taken your photo, it displays on the LCD screen. If you are not satisfied with the result, you can press the / button to delete the photo immediately.
Select On (default) to enable the function or Off to disable it.
ON
OFF
Note:
The Quick View function is not available in Burst and M-Burst modes.
Continuous AF
The Continuous AF setting allows you to turn the continuous auto focus function on or off. Select On to enable the function or Off (default) to disable it.
ON
OFF
QUICK VIEW
CONTINUOUS AF
Camera Sound
The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound level. You can also set the startup and shutter sound when you turn on the camera and press the shutter button. Available options are as follows:
• Volume: Off, Low, Normal (default), High
• Start-up: Sound 1 (default), Sound 2, Sound 3
• Shutter: Sound 1 (default), Sound 2, Sound 3
• Exit: Select to discard the changes and return to the main menu.
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Auto LCD Off
The Auto LCD Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time that the LCD screen will remain lit before turning off to save battery power. Three options are available:
• Off (default)
• 30 sec
• 1 min
Auto Power Off
The Auto Power Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time after which the camera will power down when inactive. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. Two options are available:
• 5 min (default)
• 2 min
Video Out
The Video Out setting allows you to adjust the video output, depending on the selected language when the camera is first used. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options.
Two options are available:
• NTSC
• PAL
OFF
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2 min
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PAL
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USB Mode
The USB Mode setting allows you to select the transfer method between your camera and your
PC. Two options are available:
• PTP (PictBridge Print): When the camera is connected to a printer by a USB cable which supports Pictbridge, it can directly print images stored on the media. For details on PTP function, please See “PictBridge Print (PTP)” on page 44.
PTP
MSDC
USB MODE
• MSDC (default): The camera is set up to act as a mass storage device, allowing for only transfer of files between your camera and PC.
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42 Camera Settings
Date Stamp
The Date Stamp setting allows you to adjust the format in which the date will appear on each photo or video. You can also deactivate this function if you wish. Setting a date stamp allows for easy sorting and the date will appear on the photo when printed. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. Four options are available:
• Off (default)
• YYYY MM DD: year-month-date format
• MM DD YYYY: month-date-year format
• DD MM YYYY: date-month-year format
Date and Time
The Date and Time setting allows you to set or adjust the date and time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and time:
• Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to select the Year field.
• Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to adjust the Year value.
• In the same way, select the Month , Date ,
Hour and Minute fields and adjust them accordingly.
Language
The Language setting allows you to choose which language the OSD menu uses. Scroll down the list and select your language.Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options.
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Image Storage
The Image Storage setting allows you to specify where photos and video clips will be stored. The camera features 32 MB internal memory but you can also insert an SD/MMC card (See “Inserting an
SD/MMC Memory Card” on page 14 for more details). Two options are available:
AUTO
INTERNAL MEMORY
• Auto (default): When selected, the camera chooses the storage medium automatically. If an SD/MMC card is inserted in the camera, all
IMAGE STORAGE photos and videos are stored on the card. If an external card is not detected, all photos and videos are stored in the internal memory.
• Internal Memory: All photos and videos are stored in the internal memory.
Format
The Format setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory or on the SD/MMC card. Use
Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. Three options are available:
• Memory Card (default): All data on the SD/
MMC will be formatted.
• Internal Memory: All data in the internal memory will be formatted.
• Exit: Cancel format action.
MEMORY CARD
INTERNAL MEMORY
EXIT
FORMAT
Reset
The Reset setting allows you to reset the camera to the original factory default settings except date&time, language, and video out format. This means all modifications you have made to the camera settings will be cleared.
Once selected, the Reset screen displays a confirmation message. Select Yes to proceed with the reset or Exit (default) to cancel.
Voice Memo
The Voice Memo setting allows you to record a voice memo when a photo is taken or in playback mode. Select On to enable the Voice Memo function or Off (default) to disable it.
Reset to camera default setting?
RESET
ON
OFF
YES
EXIT
VOICE MEMO
The Setup Menu
44 Camera Settings
About
The About screen allows you to check the current firmware version of the camera.
MENU
FW VERSION : 1.0
ABOUT
PictBridge Print (PTP)
The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly without connecting the camera to a PC.
If the camera is not connected to a PTP compliant printer, an error message displays on the LCD screen.To enable PTP function, see “USB Mode” on page 41 for detailed information. If the USB mode is not set at PTP, an error message displays on the LCD screen.
Connecting fail!
When a PTP compliant printer is connected to the camera, the Printer Connecting screen displays on the LCD screen.The Print menu pops up automatically.
Printer Connecting...
Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select an option and press the OK button to enter.
Image Storage
See “Image Storage” on page 43 for detailed information.
AUTO
INTERNAL MEMORY
IMAGE STORAGE
PictBridge Print (PTP)
Camera Settings 45
This Image
Print the selected image with the current setting.
1. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select This Image from the options and press the OK button to enter. Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to select previous/next file.
Press Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies. After the number of copies are selected, press the OK button to enter the
Page Size screen.
Number of copies
2
THIS IMAGE
2. Press Up/Down navigation buttons again to select the paper size. After the paper size is selected, press OK button to enter Print
Confirmation screen.
• Default Size
• 4” x 6”
• Letter
• A4
PAPER SIZE
DEFAULT SIZE
4" X 6"
LETTER
A4
3. Press Up/Down navigation buttons to continue or cancel the action.
Copies : 3
Prints : 3
Size : Default
CONTINUE
CANCEL
Index Print
Use this function to print all images in index format.
1. Press Up/Down navigation buttons to select the paper size.
• Default Size
• Letter
• A4
DEFAULT SIZE
LETTER
A4
INDEX PRINT
PictBridge Print (PTP)
46 Camera Settings
2. Press Up/Down navigation buttons again to continue or cancel the action.
Copies : 1
Prints : --
Size : Default
CONTINUE
CANCEL
DPOF Image
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that you want to print at a later date.
Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information.
You can tag all pictures to be printed or just the current picture. You can also select how many copies print.
When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.
To set DPOF:
1. Select DPOF from the menu and press OK to enter the submenu.
2. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the available options:
THIS IMAGE
ALL IMAGES
EXIT
DPOF IMAGE • This Image: Select to print the current image.
• All Images: Select to print all images.
• Exit: Select to exit to the main menu.
3. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies you wish to print. Then press the OK button to enter the Paper Size screen.
Number of copies
88
PictBridge Print (PTP)
Camera Settings 47
4. Press Up/Down navigation buttons again to select the paper size. Press the OK button to enter the Printer Confirmation screen.
• Default Size
• 4” x 6”
• Letter
• A4
5. Press Up/Down navigation buttons to continue or cancel the action.
PAPER SIZE
DEFAULT SIZE
4" X 6"
LETTER
A4
Copies : 3
Prints : 3
Size : Default
CONTINUE
CANCEL
All Images
Print all images saved in memory.
1. Use Up/Down navigation buttons to select All
Images from the options and press the OK button to confirm. Press Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies. Then press the OK button to enter the Paper Size screen.
Number of copies
2
ALL IMAGES
2. Press Up/Down navigation buttons to select the Paper size. Press the OK button to enter the
Printer Confirmation screen.
• Default Size
• 4” x 6”
• Letter
• A4
PAPER SIZE
DEFAULT SIZE
4" X 6"
LETTER
A4
PictBridge Print (PTP)
48 Camera Settings
3. Press Up/Down navigation buttons again to continue or cancel this action.
Copies : 3
Prints : 3
Size : Default
CONTINUE
CANCEL
PictBridge Print (PTP)
Specifications 49
Specifications
General Resolution / Image Type
LCD
Dimensions
Exterior Casing
8M Pixels / 1/2.5” CCD
3.0”TFT, 230,000 Pixels
90(W)x59(H)x22(D)mm
Metal Housing
Optics
Weight
Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Focal Length
Approx. 128g
Wide: F2.9
Tele: F5.3
Up to 3x
Up to 5x
Focus Mode
5.7mm@Wide~17.1mm@Tele,
34mm@Wide~102mm@Tele
(135 equiv.)
Normal: 50cm to infinity
Macro: 10cm ~ 50cm
2 ~ 1/2000 Sec.
None
Shutter Speed
Viewfinder
Field of View 99% by LCD
Camera Features Auto Power Off / Time Out Yes
ISO Equivalent
Internal Memory
Flash Modes
Shooting Mode
Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/
1600
32MB internal memory
Support SD/SDHC memory card from 32MB to 16GB
Auto, Fill, Anti Red-eye, Off
Tripod Mount
Preset Scene
Auto, P-Mode, Av, Tv,
Panorama, Macro, Video, Audio,
Preset Scenes
1/4” Standard
Sport, Landscape, Night
Landscape, Portrait, Night
Portrait, Museum, Snow,
Sunset, Fireworks, Beach,
Party, Foliage, Aquarium,
Kids&Pets, Copy, Backlight
50 Specifications
Resolution
Image
Image File Formats
Image Quality Mode
Quality Levels
Capture Features DPOF
Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.2)
Erase Protection Yes
Exposure Compensation Selectable +/-2.0 EV with
0.3 EV steps
Sharpness
Color
Metering
Focus
Still Image:
3264x2448, 3264x2176(3:2),
2576x1932, 2048x1536,
1600x1200, 1920x1080(16:9),
640x480
Video Mode:
640x480@30fps,
320x240@30fps
Best, Better, Good
Version 1.1
High, Normal, Low
B&W, Sepia, Vivid, Color
Average, Matrix, Spot
Multi-Zone
Single-Zone: Center, Selected area
Face / Smile Detection
Flash Range
Lens Thread
Anti-Shake
Yes
2.5m@wide
None
Yes, High ISO
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Drive Mode
Quick Delete
Quick View
Quick Review
Self Timer
Playback Magnify
White Balance
Yes
Yes
Single Mode, Burst Mode, Multi-
Burst (VGA@16 shots), AEB
Mode
Yes
Yes
Yes
2 or 10 seconds
Up to 6X (0.5 steps)
Auto, Sunny, Tungsten,
Fluorescent, Cloudy
Audio/Video
Power
Capability
Standards
Audio / Video Out
Stream to SD/MMC
Speaker
Movie File Format
Movie Length
Microphone
Audio Recording
Battery
Battery Charger
Battery Life (Li-ion)
Camera Interface
Host Platform
Operating Temperature
Language
Specifications 51
PAL, NTSC
Yes
Yes, Mono
AVI
Unlimited as long as space is available on the SD/MMC card
Yes, Mono
Yes, Wave format
NP40
Included
CIPA 200 images
USB 2.0 full speed
Windows 98/98SE/2000/XP
0°C ~ 40°C
English, German, French,
Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,
Simplified Chinese, Traditional
Chinese, Russian, Turkish,
Japanese, Dutch, Arabic
52 Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Problem Action
Camera does not turn on • The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries.
• The batteries are installed incorrectly. Re-insert the batteries observing the correct polarity.
Press any button to turn on the camera.
Camera turns off automatically
LCD turns off automatically Press any button to turn on the LCD.
Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD after which camera turns off
Batteries are exhausted. Replace the batteries.
LCD screen displays ‘Card
Requires Formatting’
LCD screen displays ‘Card is Full’
Memory card format not recognized. Re-format the memory card.
Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images from the existing card.
LCD screen displays ‘Card is locked’
Insufficient memory space to complete request
No image displays on the
TV screen
Insufficient space on the card
The card is protected by a protect switch mechanism. Move the switch to the unlock position.
Insufficient space in memory to rotate an image.
Delete unnecessary images.
Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set correct
TV-out type to match your TV system.
Delete unnecessary images.
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