User's Manual >> FCC STATEMENT This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules. Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you could be required to stop operation of the equipment. EN-1 Digital Camera >> 2-EN TRADEMARK INFORMATION 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. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. READ THIS FIRST Notice: 1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. 2. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories. 3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera. 4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. 5. For driver updates, refer to our website. User's Manual >> Safety Instructions Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. WARNING If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the battery and the AC power adapter. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage. Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the battery out of the reach of children. Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. EN-3 Digital Camera >> 4-EN CAUTION Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes. This might cause damage to the person's eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera. This might cause damage to the camera. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock. User's Manual >> Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified battery (3.7V, 650mAh). Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired. Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use. EN-5 CONTENTS 8 INTRODUCTION 8 10 Overview Package Contents Digital Camera >> 6-EN 11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 11 12 14 15 Front View Rear View Status LED Indicator LCD Monitor Icons 17 GETTING STARTED 17 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 Attaching the Camera Strap Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) Charging the Battery Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory) Turning the Power On/Off Setting the Date and Time Choosing the Language Formatting the SD Card or Internal Memory Setting Image Resolution and Quality 26 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 26 27 27 28 29 31 32 33 34 36 36 [ ] Still Image Mode Recording Voice Memos Using the Optical Zoom Using the Digital Zoom Setting the Flash Setting the Focus Setting the Self-timer Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Setting the Scene Mode Setting the Panorama Mode [ ] Video Mode 37 [ 37 38 40 41 42 43 44 45 47 49 50 51 53 56 58 59 60 61 62 ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images Playing Back Video Clips Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV Attaching Voice Memos Thumbnail Display Zoom Playback Slideshow Display Protecting Images DPOF Settings Resizing an Image (Resize) Compressing an Image (Quality Change) ] Erasing Images [ Still Image Menu (Capture) Still Image Menu (Function) Video Menu (Capture) Video Menu (Function) Playback Menu Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) User's Manual >> 53 MENU OPTIONS 63 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 63 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver 64 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 65 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files 66 USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA 66 Step 1: Installing the PC camera driver 67 Step 2: Connecting the digital still camera to your computer 67 Step 3: Running your application software (i.e.Windows NetMeeting) 68 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 68 Installing Photo Explorer 68 Installing Photo Express 69 Installing Cool 360 70 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 71 TROUBLESHOOTING EN-7 Digital Camera >> 8-EN INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 6.2 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels. Other cool features provided by the camera include the following: LCD monitor 2.5" Full color TFT LCD (201K pixels) monitor makes it easy to frame your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images Recording media Optical zoom Digital zoom you have captured. 16 MB internal memory (10 MB for image storage). External memory supports SD card up to 1 GB. 3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images. 4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12 times; 4x (in 0.5 steps) playback captured images to enlarge a selected portion of an image. Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment and photography mode setting. Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, macro or infinity. Time selectable between 10 seconds, 2 seconds and 10+2 seconds. Capture different still images including single, a series of 3 images with different exposures, and 3 images continuously. Flexible flash settings Focus mode Self-timer mode Capture mode - User's Manual >> Video mode Voice memo - Record video clips with voice. A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at photography mode immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing the images. Display in sets of nine images on the LCD monitor for easier and quicker selection of images. View images on a television monitor or computer while connected to the USB or A/V cable. Allow you to embed printing information on your SD card and to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting it. You may select a previously set recording mode for the following situations: Program AE, Panorama, Portrait, Landscape, Sport, Night, Candlelight, Text, Sunset, Sunrise, Splash water, and Firework. Thumbnail display TV and PC connection DPOF settings - Scene mode- EN-9 Digital Camera >> 10-EN Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. Common Product Components: Digital camera A/V cable User's manual USB cable Software CD-ROM Camera strap Camera pouch Conversion adapter Common (Optional) Accessories: SD card AC power adapter/charger Rechargeable lithium-ion battery Battery charger User's Manual >> GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View # Name 1. Shutter button Description Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed halfway down, and capture the image when pressed all the way down. 2. POWER button Turns the camera power on and off. 3. Flash Provides flash illumination. 4. Mode switch Sets the camera mode. Still image mode Selects this when capturing still images. Video mode Selects this when recording video clips. Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion. 5. Self-timer LED Blinks red during Self-timer mode until image is captured. ( ...