Ta b l e o f c o n t e n t s 1 Getting Started Package Contents............................................. 1 System Requirements ...................................... 2 Windows ....................................................... 2 Macintosh...................................................... 2 Safety Information........................................... 3 FCC Compliance and Advisory ..................... 4 Camera Components....................................... 5 Front.............................................................. 5 Rear ............................................................... 5 Top................................................................. 5 Side................................................................ 6 Using the Included Accessories ...................... 6 Attaching the Wrist Strap ............................. 6 Using the Soft Case ...................................... 6 Operating the Multi-controller ...................... 7 Using the Zoom Feature.................................17 4 Taking Pictures Basic Still Image Shooting .............................18 Reviewing the Image after Shooting.............19 Setting the Image Quality and Resolution ........................................................19 Using the Flash................................................20 Tips on Red-Eye Reduction feature ............20 Setting the Metering Mode ............................21 Macro Mode ....................................................21 Setting the Self-Timer and Continuous Shooting ......................................22 Shooting in Long Shutter Mode....................23 Adjusting the Exposure ---EV adjustment .......................................................23 Adjusting Color Tones ---Setting the White Balance .................................................24 Using the Self-Portrait Mirror ......................24 Video Mode ......................................................25 2 Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries .................................... 8 Battery Status Indications............................. 8 Installing an SD Card...................................... 9 To remove the SD card ................................. 9 Formatting Internal Memory Or Card Memory ................................................... 9 Turning the Power On / Off.......................... 10 Using the Camera Mode Button ...................11 Setting the Date and Time..............................11 Date Stamp...................................................... 12 Setting the Language ..................................... 12 Selecting Menus and Settings ....................... 13 5 Reviewing Photo & Video Clips Reviewing Files................................................26 Magnifying Images .........................................26 Viewing the Files in Thumbnail Mode .........27 Erasing Files From Memory .........................27 Erasing Images Individually .......................27 Erasing files by using the Review Menu ............................................................28 Protecting Photos and Video Clips ...............28 Playing a Slide Show (Auto Play) .................29 3 Basic Functions Setting the LCD Display Mode .................... 15 Shooting Mode ........................................... 15 Playback Mode ........................................... 15 Information Displayed on the LCD Monitor............................................................ 16 Shooting Mode ........................................... 16 Playback Mode ........................................... 16 Copying Files from Internal Memoryto an SD Card .................................. 29 Setting USB Mode.......................................... 29 Computer with a USB Cable .....................47 Understanding Camera Memory and Storage..............................................................48 Using arcsoft photoimpression(windows only)................... 49 6 File Names & Printing About File and Folder Numbers .................. 30 Folder File Capacity ................................... 30 File Number Reset ......................................... 31 DPOF Print Settings ...................................... 32 Printing still images with a PictBridge printer.............................................................. 33 Printing images .............................................. 33 Setting Print Size............................................ 34 PictBridge Custom Menu.............................. 35 9 Appendix Troubleshooting ..............................................51 Specifications...................................................52 Getting Help ....................................................53 7 Software Installation Guide Using the Installer Splash Screen................. 36 Identifying Your Operating System............. 37 Installing the Driver And Directx 9 ­ Windows98/98se ............................................. 38 Installing Directx 9­Windows 2000 ............. 40 Installing Arcsoft Photoimpression ­ Allwindowsusers............................................. 41 Installing Adobe Acrobat Reader 5All Windows Users (Optional)...................... 43 8 Making Connections Downloading Images to a Computer........... 46 Downloading the Files by Using an SD Card Reader ........................................ 46 Connecting the Camera to a 1 Getting Started Package Contents Please contact your dealer immediately if any of the items below are missing or damaged. USB Cable Camera Soft Case 2 AA Batteries Strap Software Installation CD-ROM (including multilingual user 's guide) Quick Start Guide -1- System Requirements Windows: PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 300 MHz Windows XP/2000/ME/98 Minimum 128 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive 1024 x 768 monitor, 24-bit color (true color) Macintosh: Power Mac G3 or later Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X Minimum 64 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive 640 x 480 monitor with thousands of color (millions of color recommended) Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. -2- Safety Information Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly. Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could damage your eyesight. 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. Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers. Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from infants when using flash. Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to prevent accidents or damage to the camera. If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair the camera on your own. Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment, fire, electrical shock or other hazards. -3- 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 unsatisfactory 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 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 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. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. When shielded interface cables have been provided with the product or when specified additional components or accessories have elsewhere been designated to be used with the installation of the product, they must be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulations. -4- Camera Components Front Battery/Memory Card Door Flash Viewfinder Self-portrait mirror Self-Timer/Red-Eye Reduction LED Lens Flash Ready LED Auto Focus (AF) LED Viewfinder button W (zoom out) button T (zoom in) button Rear Up button/ Flash/ Erase Right button/ Quick View SET button Left button/ Macro Down button/ LCD screen button Camera mode button Tripod Socket Drive mode Top Shutter button Power button -5- Side DC IN terminal USB port Using the Included Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap Attach the wrist strap as illustrated. Don't swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case Store the camera in the soft case when it is not in use. -6- Operating the Multi-controller The multi-controller is used to set shooting mode, to move cursor when the camera Menu is shown, and to confirm the selection. Up button Right button Up Button ( ) . . . To delete files in Review Mode. Left button Down button To set the Flash mode in Shooting Mode. To move the cursor up when MENU screen is shown. Right Button ( ) . . . To enter Quick View mode. To move the cursor to right when MENU screen is shown To enter submenu. Down Button ( ) . . . To set Continuous Shot in Shooting Mode. To set Self-Timer in Shooting Mode and Video Mode. To move the cursor down when MENU screen is shown. Left Arrow ( ) . . To set Macro shooting in Shooting Mode and Video Mode. To move the cursor left when MENU screen is shown. SET Button . . To enter submenu. To confirm the setting. -7- 2 Preparing the Camera Installing the Batteries Insert two (2) AA-size alkaline batteries (included with the camera) 1. Be sure that the camera power is off. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow, and lift it open. 3. Insert two AA batteries with the positive (+) and negative (-) poles matching the directions indicated inside the battery cover. 4. Close the Battery/Memory Card door. 2. Battery Status Indications The battery power level indicator represents the level of power of the batteries. The meaning of each icon is as follows: Charge Level High Low Indicator When the battery is running out, the message "Replace Battery" will be displayed on the LCD. If POWER button is pressed for over 1 second but the camera still does not power on, the batteries may be drained. Replace the batteries with new ones and try again. -8- Installing an SD Card 1. 2. Turn off the camera. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow to open the door. 3. Insert the SD card as shown in the diagram. To remove the SD card 1. 2. 3. Turn off the camera. Slide the Battery/Memory Card door in the direction of the arrow to open the door. Gently press on the edge of the SD card, the card will eject up. Pull the card out and close the Battery/Memory Card door. Formatting Internal Memory Or Card Memory If you wish to delete all the images and video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card, or when you use a brand new memory card, please follow the steps below to format the internal memory or memory card: 1. Insert the memory card if you want to format the memory card instead of the internal memory. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn on the camera. Press the Press the Menu. press the or arrow to select Format then press the SET button or the arrow to enter its sub-menu. -9- button. arrow to select the Setup 6. 7. Press the and arrow to select Yes or No. Press the SET button to confirm the selection. 1. 2. Formatting will erase all the data in the memory, including the protected files. Please ...