Table of Contents 1 Getting Started ...................................................................................... 1 Package Contents .................................................................................................. 1 System Requirements ............................................................................................ 2 Safety Information................................................................................................... 2 FCC Compliance and Advisory ............................................................................... 3 Camera Components .............................................................................................. 4 Front ............................................................................................................... 4 Rear................................................................................................................ 4 Top ................................................................................................................. 4 Side ................................................................................................................ 5 Using the Included Accessories .............................................................................. 5 Attaching the Wrist Strap ................................................................................ 5 Using the Soft Case ....................................................................................... 5 2 Preparing to Take Pictures ................................................................... 6 Installing the Batteries ............................................................................................ 6 Low Battery Indicator .............................................................................................. 7 Turning the Power On ............................................................................................. 7 Setting the Date and Time ...................................................................................... 8 Setting the Beep Sound .......................................................................................... 9 Auto Power Off Settings ......................................................................................... 9 TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................................... 10 Setting the Language ............................................................................................ 10 Using a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 11 Inserting an SD memory card ....................................................................... 11 Removing an SD memory card .................................................................... 11 Setting the Camera Mode ..................................................................................... 12 Auto Photo Mode ......................................................................................... 12 Manual Photo Mode ..................................................................................... 12 Playback Mode ............................................................................................. 12 Video Mode .................................................................................................. 12 Audio Recording Mode ................................................................................. 12 PC Cam Mode .............................................................................................. 12 3 Taking Pictures .................................................................................... 13 Previewing a Picture ............................................................................................. 13 Setting the LCD Display Mode .............................................................................. 13 Using the Zoom Feature ....................................................................................... 14 Using the Auto and Manual Photography Modes .................................................. 15 Using the Mode Dial ..................................................................................... 15 Taking Pictures ..................................................................................................... 16 Setting the Image Quality and Size....................................................................... 17 Adjusting the Exposure ......................................................................................... 18 i Setting the White Balance .................................................................................... 18 Setting the Flash ................................................................................................... 19 Using Macro Mode ................................................................................................ 19 Setting the Self-Timer ........................................................................................... 20 Recording Video Clips .......................................................................................... 21 Recording Audio Clips........................................................................................... 21 Functions Available in Each Camera Mode .......................................................... 22 4 Reviewing Photos & Video and Audio Clips ..................................... 23 Viewing Pictures and Listening to Audio ............................................................... 23 Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail Mode .................................................................... 24 Zooming the Displayed Image .............................................................................. 24 Erasing Files from Memory ................................................................................... 25 Deleting a Single File ................................................................................... 25 Deleting All Unprotected Files ...................................................................... 25 Protecting Photos and Video Clips ....................................................................... 26 Removing Protection .................................................................................... 26 Using a Memory Card ........................................................................................... 27 Formatting Internal or SD Card Memory ............................................................... 27 5 File Names & Printing ......................................................................... 28 Folder Names ....................................................................................................... 28 File Names ............................................................................................................ 29 DPOF Print Settings ............................................................................................. 29 Print Order Setting ........................................................................................ 29 6 Making Connections ........................................................................... 30 Viewing Images on a TV ....................................................................................... 30 Selecting the Video Output Signal Mode .............................................................. 30 Downloading Images to a Computer ..................................................................... 31 Using a Flash Memory Card Reader ............................................................ 31 Connecting the Camera to a Computer with a USB Cable .......................... 32 Understanding Camera Memory and Storage ...................................................... 33 Using the Camera in PC-Cam Mode .................................................................... 33 7 Installing Software .............................................................................. 34 Installing the Software Driver ................................................................................ 34 Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE ............................................................................ 35 Using the MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE Application ......................................................... 36 8 Appendix .............................................................................................. 37 Indicator Lamp Status .......................................................................................... 37 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................... 38 Specifications ........................................................................................................ 39 ii 1 Getting Started Package Contents Contact your dealer immediately if any of the items listed below are missing or damaged. Camera TV OUT USB USB cable TV out cable Soft case Strap 4 AAA batteries Software Installation CD-ROM User Manual Quick Start Guide --1-- Getting Started System Requirements Windows: · · · · · · PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233 MHz Windows XP/2000/ME/98SE/98 Minimum 32 MB RAM USB port CD-ROM drive 800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor Specifications are subject to change without prior notice. Safety Information · 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 by authorized service providers. · Do not fire the flash too close to people or animal's eyes, especially for young children. Eye damage may be caused. · 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 and unplug the AC adapter from the power outlet. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair. Never attempt to repair the camera on your own. --2-- Getting Started FCC Compliance and Advisory This device complies with Part 15 of the FF 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 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. 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. --3-- Getting Started Camera Components Flash Viewfinder Self-timer lamp Microphone Lens Front Self-timer/Stop/Left button Zoom in/Up button Operation lamp Viewfinder Macro/Pause/Right button LCD screen DISP button MENU/OK button SHIFT/FLASH button Speaker Zoom out/Down button Rear Mode dial Battery cover Power button Shutter button Top --4-- Getting Started Macro switch USB port Video out terminal Side Using the Included Accessories Attaching the Wrist Strap The illustration shows how to attach the wrist strap to your camera. NOTE: Don't swing the camera when carrying it by the wrist strap. Using the Soft Case · Store the camera in the included soft case when not in use. · Slide the camera in the case with the LC ...