INDEX Getting Started ............................................................................ 1 Contents of Package ........................................................................... 1 System Requirements ......................................................................... 1 General Precautions ............................................................................ 2 FCC Compliance and Advisory ............................................................ 2 Camera Nomenclature ......................................................................... 3 Accessory Set-up ................................................................................ 4 Preparing to Take Pictures ......................................................... 6 Battery Installation................................................................................ 6 Turning Camera ON and OFF .............................................................. 8 Date and Time Set-Up ......................................................................... 9 Beep Sound Set-Up .......................................................................... 11 Power Save Settings ......................................................................... 12 Quick View Setting ............................................................................. 13 TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................ 14 Language Set-Up ............................................................................... 15 Using a Memory Card ........................................................................ 17 Camera Working Mode ...................................................................... 18 Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 19 Previewing a Picture before it is taken ............................................... 19 Taking a picture .................................................................................. 20 Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................... 22 Setting the White Balance ................................................................. 23 Changing the Picture Resolution and Quality (Compression) ........... 24 Setting the Flash ................................................................................ 25 Using Digital Zoom ............................................................................ 26 Continuous Shutter Mode .................................................................. 27 Setting the Self-Timer........................................................................ 28 Recording Video images ................................................................... 29 Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...................................... 30 Reviewing Your Pictures and Videos ....................................... 31 Viewing Pictures ................................................................................ 31 Viewing Thumbnail Pictures............................................................... 31 Zooming the Displayed Image .......................................................... 32 Deleting Pictures ............................................................................... 33 Protecting Pictures against Deletion ................................................. 35 Running a Slide Show ........................................................................ 37 Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card ........................... 38 Formatting the Memory Card or Internal memory ............................. 39 Setting Your Camera for Printing ............................................. 40 Folders and Files ............................................................................... 40 DPOF Print Settings .......................................................................... 41 PRINT Image Matching ..................................................................... 43 Installing the Driver & Software............................................... 44 Installing the Driver........................................................................... 44 Installing the Software...................................................................... 45 Using MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE ............................................................. 47 Connecting your Camera ......................................................... 48 Viewing Images on a TV Set............................................................. 48 Downloading Images to a Computer.............................................. 48 About the memory storage you are using in this camera............ 51 Indicator Lamp Reference ................................................................. 52 Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 53 Specifications .................................................................................... 55 Getting Started Getting Started Contents of Package All of the items shown below are included with your camera. Camera USB cable Video cable Strap Pouch Quick Start Guide User's Guide CD-ROM Alkaline batteries (2 AA-size batteries) System Requirements For Windows PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 166MHz Windows 98/98SE/2000/ME/XP Minimum 32MB RAM USB Port CD-ROM drive For Macintosh Mac Power PC or higher Mac OS 9.0 - 10.0 Minimum 32MB RAM USB Port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor * Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. 1 Getting Started General Precautions · Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way. High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. The maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers. Do not fire the flash near eyes, human or animal. It may cause eye damage especially for children. Do not use this camera with wet hands. Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use this camera in the rain or snow. For safety reasons, please keep this camera and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents. If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn the power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Take it to your nearest service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance. · · · · FCC Compliance and Advisory 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. This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, 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 communication. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause a 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 to a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. · 2 Getting Started Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation. Camera Nomenclature Front Exposure sensor Flash Viewfinder Microphone Lens Self-timer lamp Back Mode dial button Shutter button LED indicator Viewfinder Power button Speaker / Zoom In / Up button / Self-timer / Left button / Continuous shutter / Right button / Zoom Out / Down button LCD Monitor screen / /Stop button Battery cover / / Flash / / Play / / Pause button 3 Getting Started Side DC IN terminal Video out terminal USB port Top Shutter button Mode dial Accessory Set-up Attaching the Wrist Strap · Follow the illustration to attach the wrist strap. Note: When carrying the camera by the strap, please don't swing the camera on the strap. 4 Getting Started Using the Soft Case · · Keep the camera in its soft case while it is not in use. Be sure to insert the camera into the case, with the monitor screen facing down. 5 Preparing to Take Pictures Preparing to Take Pictures Battery Installation There are two ways to supply power to the camera. You can use batteries (AA Alkaline or CR-V3), or alternatively, you can use an AC adapter (DC3.3V/2.5A). If using Batteries, 1. Open the battery cover by pushing and sliding it to the side. 2. Check inscription on battery chamber for correct negative/ positive installation. 3. Install 2-AA alkaline batteries. 6 Preparing to Take Pictures 4. Close the battery cover. Low Battery Indicator Upon power up, the LCD monitor on the back of the camera shows the battery power status. Battery Capacity Monitor Screen High Low NOTE: · Never use manganese batteries, as they cannot supply sufficient power to support the camera's · operations. Replace all the batteries at the same time to ensure a properly working camera; never mix old and new batteries. Remove the batteries from the camera if you do not plan on using the camera for more than two weeks. It is normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after extended use. It is suggested to use an AC adaptor for extended camera use. · · · 7 Preparing to Take Pictures If using the AC Adaptor Plug the adaptor into the DC-In jack (DC-IN 3.3V). Please make sure that you use an AC adaptor with the correct specification for the camera (DC3.3V/2.5A). NOTE: · Please be sure to turn off the power before connecting or disconnecting the adaptor. · The camera automatically switches over to AC adaptor powered operation whenever the AC adaptor is plugged into the camera. · It is recommend to use the AC adaptor to power the camera whenever connected to a computer. Turning the Camera ON and OFF 1. Turn the Mode dial to Auto mode ( ). 2. Press the Power button to turn the camera on and off. NOTE: · It takes about 2 seconds to power on the camera. · When powering on the camera while in the Auto/Manual/Video mode, the date and time will be displayed on the lower right hand corner of the LCD screen for one second each. 8 Preparing to Take Pictures Date and Time Set-Up 1. You may set the date and time while in any mode. ( 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Press the RIGHT button ( ( ) appears. ) until the SETUP MENU ) 9 Preparing to Take Pictures 4. Press the SET button to adjust the DATE & TIME. 5. Press the UP/DOWN ( date or time. / ) buttons to change the 6. Press the Set button to confirm your selection and move to the next date or time value. Use UP/DOWN button to change the display of date. A. YY/MM/DD B. MM/DD/YY C. DD/MM/YY 10 Preparing to Take Pictures Beep Sound Set-Up You may turn on/off the beep sound while in any mode. ( ) 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the RIGHT button ( ( ) appears. ) until the SETUP MENU 3. Press the DOWN button ( ) to scroll to BEEP. 4. Press the SET button to enter the BEEP menu. 5. Press the UP/DOWN ( beep sound. / ) buttons to set the 6. Press the SET button to confirm your setting. Note: The default setting is "On". 11 Preparing to Take Pictures Power Save Settings You may perform power save settings while in any Mode. ( ) 1. Press the Menu button. 2. Then press the RIGHT button until the SETUP MENU ( appears. ) 3. Press the DOWN button ( ) to POWER SAVE. 4. Press the SET button to enter the POWER SAVE menu. 5. Press the UP/DOWN buttons to adjust the setting. 6. Press SET again to confirm your setting. Note: The default setting is "1 minute". 1 minute: The LCD screen on this camera will automatically turn off if there is no activity for one minute. Pressing any button will illuminate the LCD. 12 Preparing to Take Pictures Note: If the camera is inactive for an additional minute, the camera will automatically power off. Press the POWER button to turn the camera back on. 3 minutes: The LCD screen on this camera will automatically turn off if there is no activity for three minutes. Pressing any button will illuminate the LCD. Note: If the camera is inactive for an additional minute, the camera will automatically power off. Press the POWER button to turn the camera back on. Off: This camera will not perform the power saving function. Quick View Setting You can view the picture immediately on the LCD screen right after it is taken. The Quick View Setting is available in all Modes. ( ) 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Then press the RIGHT button ( MENU appears. ) until the SETUP 3. Press the DOWN button ( menu. ) to reach the QUICK VIEW 13 Preparing to Take Pictures 4. Press the SET button to enter the QUICK VIEW menu. 5. Use the UP/DOWN button ( / ) to toggle between ON/OFF. 6. Press SET to confirm your selection. TV Out Signal Set-Up This camera can connect directly to a TV set. Please refer to "Viewing images on a TV set" on Page 44. It allows you to use the TV screen as your camera's LCD screen when shooting or replaying images. The Video output signal can be switched to NTSC or PAL to accommodate different signal systems. The default setting will vary between regions. NTSC: U.S.A., Canada, Taiwan, Japan, etc. PAL: : Europe, Asia (excluding Taiwan), etc. 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the RIGHT button ( appears. ) until the SETUP MENU 14 Preparing to Take Pictures 3. Press the DOWN button ( ) to TV Out. 4. Press the SET button to enter the TV Out selection. 5. Use the UP/DOWN buttons ( toggle between NTSC and PAL. 6. Press SET to confirm your selection. / ) to Language Set-Up Use this feature to select the language for the LCD screen. You may perform the language setting in any Mode. ( ) 1. Press the MENU button. 2. Press the RIGHT button ( MENU appears. ) until the SETUP 15 Preparing to Take Pictures 3. Press the DOWN button ( menu .. 4. Press the SET button to enter the LANGUAGE selection. ) to reach the LANGUAGE 5. Use the UP/DOWN ( / ) buttons to toggle among the different options. 6. Press SET to confirm your selection. 16