User manual GATEWAY DC-M42

FCC STATEMENT FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: 1. This device may not cause harmful interference, and 2. This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However,there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: 1 Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna. Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver. Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Use cables and power supplies of equivalent performance to what was shipped with the unit must be used. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. Canada Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003/NMB-003 This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le réglement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. 2 TRADEMARK INFORMATION ©2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies. Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc. SDTM is a trademark. PhotoSuite, PhotoVista are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Please start by reading the important messages below first. 1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user's manual that were packaged with the camera are subject to change without notice. 2. For driver updates, refer to our website or contact Gateway. 3. Gateway is not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this user's manual. 4. To contact Gateway Tech Support please visit the www.gateway.com/support website for online and chat support or call 1-888-737-6949 Monday-Friday 7am to 9pm (Central Time). 3 WARNINGS Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, unusual odor or noise, becoming unusually hot to be touched, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs.Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this is dangerous. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or an AC power adapter.) (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Later on contact your dealer or autorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or slopping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause damage. 4 If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter.) (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter form the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact to your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not expose the camera to moisture and avoid water gets into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach or near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by our authorized service facility. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock. 5 CAUTIONS Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up, distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations. Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction. Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock. 6 When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. When installing batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery (- and +) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid. 7 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................... 12 Overview .......................................................................................................... 12 Package Contents ........................................................................................... 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA .................................................................... 14 Front View ...................................................................................................... 14 Rear View ....................................................................................................... 15 Mode Dial ........................................................................................................ 16 LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 17 LCD Monitor Information .................................................................................. 18 GETTING STARTED ............................................................................................... 21 Installing the Batteries .................................................................................... 21 Using the AC Power Adapter (optional accessory) ........................................... 22 Loading an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) ........................................... 23 Attaching the Camera Strap ............................................................................. 24 Attaching the Lens Strap...............................................................................24 8 Choosing the Language ................................................................................... 25 Setting the Date and the Time ......................................................................... 25 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality ........................................................ 26 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS ...................................................................................... 28 Basic Setting .................................................................................................. 28 Using the Viewfinder .......................................................................................... 28 Using the LCD Monitor ....................................................................................... 29 Using the Zoom Functions ................................................................................ 30 Using the Self-Timer .......................................................................................... 31 Using the Flash .................................................................................................. 32 Photography in a Variety of Modes .................................................................. 34 Selecting Manual Mode ...................................................................................... 35 Selecting Auto Mode ........................................................................................... 36 Selecting Macro Mode ........................................................................................ 37 Selecting Portrait Mode ...................................................................................... 38 Selecting Landscape Mode ................................................................................ 39 Selecting Night Scene Mode .............................................................................. 40 Selecting Sports Mode ....................................................................................... 41 9 PLAYBACK MODE ................................................................................................. 42 Viewing Images ............................................................................................... 43 Zoom Playback ............................................................................................... 44 Displaying Thumbnail Images .......................................................................... 45 Slide Show Display ......................................................................................... 46 Setting DPOF .................................................................................................. 47 Deleting Images/Video Clips ........................................................................... 48 To Delete One Image/Video Clip At A Time ........................................................ 48 To Delete All Images/Video Clips At A Time ...................................................... 49 Formatting an SD Card or Internal Memory....................................................50 MOVIE MODE ........................................................................................................ 51 Recording Video Clips ..................................................................................... 51 Viewing Video Clips ........................................................................................ 52 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER ....... 53 Step 1: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer .......................................... 54 Step 2: Downloading Images/Video Clips ........................................................ 55 10 For Computers Running Windows .................................................................... 55 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE .................................................................................... 56 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA ..................................................................................... 57 MENU OPTIONS ..................................................................................................... 58 The Capture Menu ........................................................................................... 58 The Playback Menu ........................................................................................ 65 The Setup Menu .............................................................................................. 66 CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES ............................................... 69 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................................. 70 11 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2304 x 1728 resolution images using a 4.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.6" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function. Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable. You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website. DPOF functionality allows you to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory card. 12 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact Gateway. Digital Camera User's Manual Lens Strap Software CD-ROM USB Cable Video Cable Camera Strap 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 14 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Mode dial Shutter button Camera strap A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) terminal USB digital terminal DC-in connector 7. Power switch 8. Flash 9. Viewfinder window 10. Lens 11. Self-timer LED Rear View 1. Viewfinder 2. LED indicator 3. LCD monitor ( p.29) 4. Delete button 5. Tripod socket 6. T Zoom in button ( p.30) Digital zoom button W Zoom out button 7. 8. 9. Thumbnail button Playback button Menu button Battery/SD card cover 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Arrow button (Up) Flash button Arrow button (Right) Arrow button (Down) Self-timer button Arrow button (Left) OK OK button 15 Mode Dial 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 16 M A Mode Manual Mode Auto Mode Macro Mode Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Night Scene Mode Sports Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode Description Select this mode to set the aperture value and shutter speed values separately. ( p.35) Select this mode to a just "point-and-shoot" action.( p.36) Select this mode to shoot a close-up of the subject.( p.37) Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus.( p.38) This mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 0.4m and infinity.( p.39) Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dark or night-time background.( p.40) Select this mode to capture fast-moving subjects.( p.41) Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.( p.66) Select this mode to record video (movie) clips.( p.51) LED Indicators Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Description/Activity The camera is powering up The camera is powered and ready Camera error Charging the flash Image is being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer in progress The camera is ready to record images (or movies) Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated ------Error message ------Valid button event (1) The camera sounds one beep. (3) The camera sounds three beeps. Status Solid red Solid green Blinking red Blinking red Blinking green Blinking green Solid green Sound No Yes *(1) Yes *(3) No No No Yes *(1) Yes *(1) Yes *(3) Yes *(1) 17 LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Exposure mode [M] Manual mode [A] Auto mode [ [ [ [ [ ] ] ] ] ] Macro mode Portrait mode Landscape mode Night Scene mode Sports mode 3. Image quality [ ] Fine [ [ ] Normal ] Economy 2. Image size [ ] 2304 x 1728 pixels [ ] 1600 x 1200 pixels [ ] 1280 x 960 pixels [ ] 640 x 480 pixels 18 4. Saturation [ ] High [ ] Medium [ ] Low LCD Monitor Information 5. Sharpness [ ] High [ ] Medium [ ] Low 6. White balance Auto [ [ [ [ [ ] Daylight ] Cloudy ] Sunset ] Tungsten ] Fluorescent 8. Flash mode [ ] Auto flash [ ] Red-eye reduction [ ] Fill flash (on) [ ] Flash off 9. Color [ ] Full color [ ] Black and White ] Sepia [ 10.Card indicator 11.Possible number of shots remaining 12.[ ] Adapter indicator Battery level [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Virtually no battery power 13.EV compensation 19 7. ISO Auto 100 200 400 Recording video clips indicators: 1. Movie mode 2. Recording indicator 3. Video counter 4. Battery level/ Adapter 5. Card indicator. Playing images indicators: 1. Reverse key 2. Card indicator 3. Forward key 4. Print indicator 5.Date (year.month.day) 6. Current image/total number of images 7.Image size 8.Battery level/ Adapter Playing video clips indicators: 1. Reverse key 2.Battery level/ Adapter 3.Card indicator 4.Forward key 5.Current image number/total number of image 6.Movie mode 7.Recorded time 20 8 3 1 4 2 7 6 5 GETTING STARTED You can use either 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH) or a 3.0V/2.5A (available separately as part of the Gateway DC-M42 Accessory Kit) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips while an AC power adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer. Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover open. 3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ and -). 4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover firmly. If you won't be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent the leakage or corrosion. Never use manganese batteries. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance. 21 Using the AC Power Adapter (optional accessory) An AC Power is available separately as part of the Gateway DC-M42 Accessory Kit. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the port cover and connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled "DC IN". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply. 22 Loading an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) The camera comes with 11MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using the SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover. 3. Insert the SD memory card. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the battery/SD card cover. To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is off. Open the battery/SD card cover. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". To save, edit or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. 23 Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidentally dropping during use, always use the camera strap. Attach the camera strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured. Attaching the Lens Strap To prevent accidentally dropping the lens cap, always use the lens strap. Attach the lens strap as follows: 1. Pass the end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet on the lens cap. 2. Pass the end through the lens strap and pull. * Attach the end on the other side of the lens strap to the strap eyelet on the camera in the same way. To prevent scratches, dust, or stains on the lens, be sure to put on the lens cap when the camera is not in use. 24 Choosing the Language When you turn on the camera for the first time, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a language for displayed information and the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the / button. 2. Press the OK button to confirm. The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. Setting the Date and the Time The Date/Time screen is presented if/when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after removing the batteries/AC power adapter or replacing the batteries. When the date and time setting screen appears, follow the steps to set the correct date and time. You may skip this procedure by pressing EXIT. 1. Enter the values of date and time by using / button. To incraese a value, press the button. To decrease a value, press the button. 2. Press OK after all fields are set. 25 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space. High resolution/quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page. To change the image resolution or image quality, perform the steps below: 1. Slide the POWER switch and power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). button on the rear side of the camera. 3. Press the 4. Select Image size or Image quality by using the / button. 5. Press / to set the image size or image quality you prefer. 6. Press OK button to confirm. 26 The table below shows the approximate number of shots that you can take at each setting based on 11MB internal memory or an 8MB/16MB/32MB/128MB/256MB SD memory card.The maximum card size is 256MB. The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings. 27 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Basic Setting Your camera is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a 1.6" full color TFT LCD monitor to compose images. Taking images by using the optical viewfinder will conserve more battery power. If your batteries' level is in low condition, it is recommended to compose images by using the viewfinder. The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose the pictures and examine all the details, but using it may also consume more battery power. However, always use the LCD monitor for MACRO shots to avoid define parallax effects (the apparent displacement or the difference in apparent direction of an object as seen from two differen points not on a straight line with the object). Using the Viewfinder Using the viewfinder helps you to compose images and adjust the subject in the crisp focus. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Compose your picture in the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button. The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is processing a captured image. 28 Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor helps you confirm images while taking pictures, to replaying recorded images/video or adjusting menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers clips displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Compose your shot in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button. The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is processing a captured image. In Capture mode, pressing OK button will turn the LCD ON/OFF. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can take. To conserve battery power and increase the number of shots you can take, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead. Always use the LCD monitor for MACRO shots. In Movie mode [ ] ,the LCD monitor cannot be turned off. 29 Using the Zoom Functions Zoom photography allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots.By using the digital zoom, images can appear closer by pressing the (T) telephoto button or farther. Or appears smaller away by pressing the (W) wide-angle button. To capture a digitally zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Press T button to activate the zoom function. Digital zoom's range is from 1.25x to 4x (within 11 stages: 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.67x, 1.75x, 2x, 2.25x, 2.5x, 3x, 3.33x, 3.5x and 4x). To exit the digital zoom, press continuously the W button and return to the optical zoom status. 4. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2304 x 1728 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels. In Capture mode,zoom key is always active to zoom the lens between wide-angle and telephoto shots. Digital zoom cannot be used in Movie mode [ ]. 30 Using the Self-Timer By using the self-timer you can appear in your own photos. You can take pictures with the selftimer in any shooting mode (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). The self-timer duration is 10 seconds. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for 7 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 3. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 4. Compose the picture. 5. Press the button. The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor. 6. Press the shutter button. To cancel the self-timer photography at any time, press the self-timer button to disrupt the sequence. In Capture mode, pressing the button will set self-timer ON. After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned to OFF. In self-timer mode, rotating the mode dial will change into Capture mode. In self-timer mode, pressing [ ] or[ ] will change into Capture mode. 31 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Auto, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Press the button (located on the rear side of the camera) repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose the picture and press the shutter button. The camera has four flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash (on), and Flash Off. The modes appear cyclically when you press the button on the rear side of the camera. 32 The table below helps you choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode ] Auto Flash ] Red-Eye Reduction Description The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general photography. The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict, reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when taking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting ) and deep shadows. The flash will not fire. Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash. [ [ [ ] Fill Flash (on) [ ] Flash Off In Macro mode [ ], flash photography is fixed to Flash Off. ], flash photography is fixed to Fill Flash (on). In Night Scene mode [ 33 Photography in a Variety of Modes Your digital camera offers you choices of seven "scenes", which include Manual mode, Auto mode, Macro mode, Portrait mode, Landscape mode, Night Scene mode and Sports mode. In these modes, your camera setting can automatically be optimized for the selected subject's type, sparing you the requisites of settings adjustment one-by-one. Scene Mode Description [ M ] Manual Mode This mode lets you adjust individual camera settings. [ A ] Auto Mode This mode lets the camera decide the best settings for you. [ ] Macro Mode This mode is used to shoot a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. [ ] Portrait Mode This mode is used to make the main subject in focus while the background details are out-of-focus. [ ] Landscape Mode This mode is used to enhance color, saturation shown in sky-scapes, mountains, forests and other landscape scenery, or to take portraits that feature a landmark in the background. [ ] Night Scene Mode This mode is used to capture human subjects against a dusk or night-time background. This mode is used to capture the fast moving subjects. [ ] Sports Mode In Capture mode, pressing the OK button will set the LCD monitor On/Off. 34 Selecting Manual Mode You can capture images by manually adjusting conditions such as image quality, image size, saturation, sharpness, white balance, ISO speed, flash mode and EV compensation. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [M]. Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, ISO, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or press / button to enter the submenu and choose the setting with your preference. When the settings are set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down. 35 Selecting Auto Mode In this mode the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point the camera at the subject and then shoot. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ A ]. Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance and ISO you may press / button or press / button to enter the submenu and choose the setting with your preference. When the settings are set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down In Auto mode [A], Color, Saturation and Sharpness settings cannot be adjusted manually. 36 Selecting Macro Mode Use the macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 0.2m and 0.7m. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ]. Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or / button to enter the submenu and choose the press setting with your preference. When the settings are set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down. When shooting a close-up in Macro mode [ ], use the image LCD monitor to compose your shot, avoiding the offcenter parallax phenomenon. After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal status. In Macro mode [ In Macro mode [ ], the internal flash cannot be used. ], ISO speed settings cannot be set. 37 Selecting Portrait Mode Taking pictures by selecting the Portrait mode [ ] helps you construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly against indistinct background details. The effective range is between 0.4m and infinity. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. ]. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or press / button to enter the submenu and choose the setting with your preference. When the settings are set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down. In Portrait mode [ ], ISO speed settings cannot be set. ](automatically set to In Portrait mode [ ], in a dusk or night-time background, the Flash mode defaults to [ Red-Eye Reduction). 38 Selecting Landscape Mode Taking pictures by selecting the Landscape mode [ ] helps you capture vivid and expansive ] is pictures with the enhancement of image's color and saturation. The Landscape mode [ used when the distance to the subject is between 0.4m and infinity. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. ]. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ 3. Press the Menu button. 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or press / button to enter the submenu and choose the setting with your preference. When the settings are set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down. In Landscape mode [ ], ISO speed cannot be set and Flash mode defaults to [ ] Flash Off 39 Selecting Night Scene Mode Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] . Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or / button to enter the submenu and choose the press setting with your preference. When the settings are set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down. In Night Scene mode [ In Night Scene mode [ ], Flash mode defaults to [ ](automatically set to flash on). ], ISO speed settings cannot be set. 40 Selecting Sports Mode Using the Sports mode [ ] helps you to capture fast-moving objects. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ]. Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or / button to enter the submenu and choose the press setting with your preference. When the settings are set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the picture. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down. In Sports mode [ ], ISO speed cannot be set. 41 PLAYBACK MODE In playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly scan for the image you want. In Playback mode, pressing the Playback button or rotating the mode dial will change into Capture mode. In Playback mode, pressing the shutter button will change into Capture mode and automatically take the current image. 42 Viewing Images You may view your recorded images on the LCD monitor by pressing the button. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. button, then press the menu button and the playback menu displays on the screen. 2. Press the / button. 3. View and select your recorded images by using the To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. Through the LCD monitor, the screen also displays the detailed information of the captured image, such as print indicator, image size, date, current number of the image, total number of the images and the battery level. The print icon only appears on the LCD monitor when the image is set to print out. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or the memory card, an indication of "No image " will appear on the LCD monitor. You can also view your images on TV screen. Connect one end of the video cable to the video out jack of the camera and connect the other end to the video input of your input of your TV. Press the button and then turn on TV or camera. 43 Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button. 3. View and select your recorded images by using the / button. 4. To zoomed the image press the [T] button. Digital zoom in the playback mode can magnify up to 6x. 5. To return to the regular display from 6x status, keep pressing the [W] button and will change into thumbnail images. When you zoom the maximum portion of the top side, buttom side, left side or right side, the on the LCD monitor will automatically disappeared. / / / indicated 44 Displaying Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button and then the button. Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor (assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the memory). To view a full-size image, press [T] the telephoto or OK button after the image selection by using the / / / button. While displaying thumbnail images, pressing the While displaying thumbnail images, by pressing the ready to take next shot. delete button the current chosen image will be deleted. playback button, the screen will change to Capture mode and 45 Slide Show Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back in sequential order as a slide show. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the Playback button. Menu button and select Slide show by 3. Then press the using / button. 4. Press the OK button and to set the playback interval by using / button. 5. Press the OK button again to confirm as your preference. The slide show starts, displaying your images on the LCD monitor one by one with the interval. To stop the slide show display, press the OK button or rotate the mode dial. You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 1 sec. to 10 sec. (1 sec. / 3 sec. / 6 sec. / 10 sec.) To not set on the slide show display you may choose Exit. The slide show display defaults to1 sec. intervals. 46 Setting DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accept memory cards. The DPOF/card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified. To set DPOF: 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the Playback button. Menu button and select DPOF by using 3. Then press the the / button. 4. Choose the option you prefer by using the / button and then press the / button to select quantity or image. The DPOF icon will appear on the DPOF-setting image. The DPOF menu options: [Quantity]: select the image quantity from 0~9 [Set image]: allows you to select your preferrence image [Exit]: to exit the screen . To print images from the internal memory, it is necessary to copy your images to the SD memory card first. The [ ] print icon will also display on the LCD monitor to indicate images selected for printing. 47 Deleting Images/Video Clips To delete one image or video clip at a time, use the button on the rear side of the camera. To delete all images or video clips at once, use the Delete option in the Playback menu. To Delete One Image/Video Clip At A Time 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. button on the rear side of the camera to see 2. Press the the captured images and video clips. 3. Select the unwanted image/video clip by using the / button and then press the button. 4. Continue the deletion if necessary. If all images are deleted, [No image] will pop up. 5. To exit this screen, rotate the mode dial. 48 To Delete All Images/Video Clips At A Time 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button on the rear side of the camera to see the captured images and video clips. button. 3. Then press the 4. Select Delete by using the / button. 5. Press the OK button and then select [All images on card] by using the / button. 6. Press the OK button again to confirm. After that, [No image] pops up. To exit the screen, press the playback button, menu button, or rotate the mode dial. The camera is ready to take the next image now or video clip. To delete the images or video clips stored in the internal memory, the steps are the same as mentioned above.Be sure to remove the SD memory card first and the OSD screen will display as "All images on memory". The OSD message for deleting all images or video clips will display as "All images on card "or "All images on memory" base on your decision whether to delete information recorded in the card or in the internal memory. 49 Formatting an SD Card or Internal Memory Use this option to format the internal memory or the SD memory card. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the Playback button on the rear side of the camera. Menu button. 3. Then press the 4. Select Delete by using / button and enter the submenu. 5. Press / button to select Format. 6. If you want to format the internal memory/ SD card choose [Yes] by pressing / button. If you want to cancel the action, select [No]. [No image] will pop up after the internal memory or the SD memory card is been formatted. To format the images or video clips stored in the intrenal memory, be sure to remove the SD card memory card first and the OSD screen will display as "Format memory?". 50