User manual POLAROID I739

FCC STATEMENT (For customers in USA) 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 READ THIS FIRST 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. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information 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. The product and accessories that come with your digital 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. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual and driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. Notice If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway (fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable (USB, etc.) again. EN-2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries 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 batteries 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 supplied AC 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 batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries 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 motorcycle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. EN-3 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries 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 a 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. EN-4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended. If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Always keep the terminals in a clean state. Never use manganese batteries. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. EN-5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ........................................................................... 8 Package Contents ................................................................................ 9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ...................................... 10 Front View ........................................................................................... 10 Rear View ........................................................................................... 11 Mode Dial ............................................................................................ 12 LCD Monitor Information ..................................................................... 13 PREPARING THE CAMERA ...................................................... 15 Installing the Batteries ......................................................................... 15 Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory) ....................................... 16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) .. 17 Attaching the Camera Strap ................................................................ 18 LED Indicators .................................................................................... 18 GETTING STARTED ................................................................... 19 Turning the Power On/Off ................................................................... 19 Choosing the Screen Language ......................................................... 19 Setting the Date and Time .................................................................. 20 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory .......................... 21 Using the LCD Monitor ........................................................................ 22 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE ............................................................. 23 Shooting Images ................................................................................. 23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality ................................................. 24 Using the Zoom Function .................................................................... 25 Using the Flash ................................................................................... 26 Setting Focus ...................................................................................... 27 CAPTURE MODE ........................................................................ 28 Burst ................................................................................................... 28 Auto Bracket ....................................................................................... 29 Self-Timer ........................................................................................... 30 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ....................................... 31 Setting White Balance ......................................................................... 32 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS ............................................ 33 Viewing Images ................................................................................... 33 EN-6 Magnifying Images .............................................................................. 34 Thumbnail Display ............................................................................... 35 Slideshow Display ............................................................................... 36 Resizing an Image .............................................................................. 37 MOVIE MODE .............................................................................. 38 Recording Movie Clips ........................................................................ 38 Playing Back Movie Clips .................................................................... 39 PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES ......................... 40 Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV ...................................... 40 Deleting Images/Movie Clips ............................................................... 41 Protecting Images/Movie Clips ............................................................ 42 Setting the DPOF ................................................................................ 43 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER ................................................................................. 45 Connect the digital camera to your computer ..................................... 46 Download images or movie clips ......................................................... 47 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ...................................... 48 Installing Photo Explorer ..................................................................... 48 Installing Photo Express ...................................................................... 49 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA ................. 50 Step 1: Install the PC camera driver ................................................... 50 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer ......................... 51 Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) ..... 51 MENU OPTIONS ......................................................................... 52 Camera Menu ..................................................................................... 52 Movie Menu ......................................................................................... 55 Playback Menu .................................................................................... 56 Setup Menu ......................................................................................... 58 SPECIFICATIONS ....................................................................... 60 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE .................................................... 61 POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES ................... 62 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE-COMPATIBLE PRINTER .. 63 EN-7 INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing your new Polaroid digital camera! Equipped with a 7.0 Megapixel CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality and high resolution images. Other excellent features that are included in your camera are: 7.0 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 7.0 megapixels for high quality of images. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. 2.5" LTPS color image LCD monitor Optical zoom: 1x~3x Digital zoom: 1.2x~4x Approx. 32MB internal (built-in) memory (22MB available for image storage) Images can be captured without using an SD memory card. Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 2GB capacity) by using an additional SD memory card. USB connection Still images or movie clips that you have recorded can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable. DPOF functionality DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the SD memory card. Provided editing software: Photo Explorer/ Photo Express You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software. PictBridge support You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls. EN-8 Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. If there are missing accessories, do not return the product to the store. Please call our friendly customer service for assistance. Common Product Components: Digital Camera User's Manual Software CD-ROM Camera Strap Camera Pouch AV Cable USB Cable Batteries Common (Optional) Accessories: AC power adapter SD memory card Accessories and components may vary by retailer. EN-9 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shutter release button Self-timer LED Power switch Mode dial Microphone 6. 7. 8. 9. Flash PC / AV terminal DC input terminal Lens EN-10 Rear View 1 2 14 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 OPE N N 13 12 1. LED indicator 2. / Zoom in (telephoto) button / Zoom out (wide-angle) button 3. Playback button 4. MENU button 5. Delete button 6. Arrow button (Up) Self-timer button 7. Arrow button (Right) Focus 8. Strap holder 9. Arrow button (Down) Exposure compensation button 10. Arrow button (Left) Flash button 11. button button 12. Battery / card cover 13. Tripod socket 14. LCD monitor EN-11 Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. 8 7 6 3 1 2 5 Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Program Portrait Landscape Sports Night Setup Video Auto 4 Description Select this mode to permit the ISO, EV, and White Balance to be set manually. Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Select this mode to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. Select this mode to shoot fast moving objects. Select this mode to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. Select this mode to adjust the camera settings. Select this mode to record video clips. Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action. Using the Mode Dial 1. Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. When you press the shutter release button down half way, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time. 3. Press the shutter release button all the way down to capture the image. EN-12 LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 1. Mode indication [ ] Program Mode [ ] Portrait Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ ] Sport Mode [ ] Night Mode [ ] Movie Mode [ ] Auto Mode 2. Flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Red eye [ ] Flash on [ ] Flash off 3. Capture mode [ ] Single [ ] Burst [ ] AEB [ ] 2 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10+2 sec. Self-timer 4. Focus mode [ ] Standard [ ] Macro [ ] Infinity 5. Possible number of shots 6. Memory status : Built-in memory (without card) : SD memory card 7. Battery and AC adapter [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power [ ] AC adapter 1234 5 3 6 7 8 9 10 +0.3 11 12 14 13 8. Recorded pixels [ ] 3072 x 2304 [ ] 2592 x 1944 [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1280 x 960 [ ] 640 x 480 9. Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Economy 10. White balance [ ] Auto [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent 11. ISO sensitivity [ ] Auto [ ] 64 [ ] 100 [ ] 200 12. EV compensation 13. Focus area 14. Zoom bar EN-13 Movie Mode Movie mode Flash mode Recordable movie time available Memory status Battery power and AC adapter indicator 6. Focus area 7. Zoom bar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 12 3 00:49 4 5 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Image Playback Playback mode Number of image Memory status Battery power and AC adapter indicator Index number of total number DPOF indicator Protect indicator Date Time EV compensation ISO sensitivity White balance Image quality Recorded pixels Movie Playback Playback mode Movie mode Number of movie Memory status Battery power and AC adapter indicator Index number of total number Elapsed time Date Time Play/Pause indicator 1 2 100-0001 3 14 13 12 11 10 ISO 100 +0.3 1/7 4 5 6 7 8 9 01/01/2006 12:00 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 1 2 3 100-0001 4 10 00:05 1/7 5 6 7 8 9 01/01/2006 12:01 EN-14 PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover. To remove the batteries, turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover facing upward, then open the battery cover. Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover. EN-15 Using the AC Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure your camera is off. 2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the camera DC input terminal labeled "DC IN 3.3V". 3. Connect the other end to a power outlet. Make sure to use only the AC 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 adapter as a power supply. The AC adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries cannot be charged inside the camera. EN-16 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 32MB of internal memory (22MB available for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Open the SD memory card cover. 3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover. To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to section in the manual titled "Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details. To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card, you can slide the write protect 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. EN-17 Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the strap as shown in the illustration. 2 1 LED Indicators Indicators LED indicator State Solid green Solid green Description/Activity The digital camera is powering up. The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies). USB communication/transfer in progress Charging the flash. The self-timer function is activated. LED indicator Blinking red and green Blinking red Blinking green LED indicator Self-timer indicator EN-18 GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the power switch again. Power switch Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. [Set-up1] is displayed. 3. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Language]. Press the button. 4. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select the language you want. 5. Press the button to confirm. Set-up1 Format Beeper Set-up2 Set-up3 Louder m/d/y English Englis En lish Select : te Time Date & Tim Language Langu EN-19 Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. [Set-up1] is displayed. 3. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Date & Time] and the navigation buttons ( ) to switch the date types. Press the button. Set-up1 Format Beeper Date & Tim te Time Language Langu Louder m/d/y English Englis En lish Select : Set-up2 Set-up3 4. Press the navigation buttons ) to select Day, Month, Year ( and Time fields. To increase a value, press the navigation buttons ( ). To decrease a value, press the navigation buttons ( ). The time is displayed in 24-hour format. 5. Press the button after all fields are set. Date & Tim te Time 01 / 01 / 2006 00 : 00 Select : The date illustration shown is for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual setting of your camera. EN-20 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term "Formatting" means preparing an "SD memory card" to record images; this process is also called "initialization". This utility formats an SD memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images and data. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. [Set-up1] is displayed. 2. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Format]. Press the button. Set-up1 Format Beeper te Time Date & Tim Language Langu Louder m/d/y English Englis En lish Select : Set-up2 Set-up3 3. Use the navigation buttons ( to select [Yes]. Press the button to confirm. ) Format For mat Yes Yes No Select : When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data on the SD memory card will be erased. Protected images are also erased. To format the internal memory, do not insert an SD memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the SD memory card. An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted. EN-21 Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter release button. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter release button, always hold it carefully. This is especially important when you are shooting under low lighting conditions, since your camera may slow down the shutter speed to ensure your images are properly exposed. EN-22 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus the image. When you press the shutter release button down halfway, the camera's Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image. The focus frame turns green if the subject is in focus. Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time. 4. Press the shutter release button the rest of the way down to capture the image. The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one displayed by the LCD monitor screen after the image has been captured. Pressing the / button switches the LCD monitor display mode. Each time you / button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display press the Information Display No Icons LCD Off. EN-23 Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot.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 provide finer detail but cause the images' file size to be larger. To change image resolution or image quality, perform these steps below: 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the MENU button. [Mode1] is displayed. In the mode, [Auto] is displayed. 3. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Image Size]. Press the button. 4. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select the desired setting. Press the button to confirm. 5. Follow the step 3 and 4 above to set the [Quality]. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Image Si Im ge Size Quality W. Balance . Balanc ISO eturn Retu n : Return Select : Image Si Im ge Size 3072 x 2304 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 Cancel : Select : The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured. You can resize the images later. Please refer to the section in this manual titled "Resizing an Image" for further detail. EN-24 Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function, images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button. The zoom bar indicates the current 3 level of magnification. When the digital zoom is within 3x magnification, the zoom bar is within the optical zoom range. When the digital zoom function is set to On, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x) and the zoom bar is within the digital Optical zoom Digital zoom range range zoom area. You can enlarge the Zoom bar subject to a maximum magnification equivalent to 12 times. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is enlarged, the more pixelated the image will appear. To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Adjust the magnification ratio by using the / button. To exit the zoom photography, press continuously the button. The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor. 3. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button. To enable digital zoom feature, set the [Mode2- Digital Zoom] to [On] in the , , or mode. , , EN-25 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 desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the navigation buttons ( / Flash Mode lash Mod ). The flash mode changes Aut Auto uto each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using the navigation buttons ( ). OK : 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. 5. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button. The camera has four flash modes: Auto, Auto + Red-eye, Flash on and Flash off. The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash mode Auto Red-eye Description The flash fires automatically according to the photographic conditions. Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions. The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. The flash will not discharge, regardless of the brightness. Use this mode when taking pictures using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective. Use a tripod for indoor photos without flash. Flash on Flash off EN-26 Setting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the navigation buttons ( / Focus Focu ocus ). The focus mode changes Standard Standa each time the button is pressed. You can also change the setting using navigation buttons ( ). 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. 5. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button. The camera has three focus modes: Standard, Macro and Infinity. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: OK : Focus mode Description Standard Select Standard-focus setting for most occasions when you want the camera to automatically determine the focus setting.When using Standard-focus setting, any object at a range of focus is 50cm (20 inches) or greater can be in focus. Select Macro-focus setting to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 5cm (2 inches). When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position (3x zoom) you may focus objects as close as 35cm (13.8 inches). Select Infinity-focus setting when you want to capture images of subject at a distance of infinity. The flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically. Macro Infinity EN-27 CAPTURE MODE Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter release button is pressed. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the navigation buttons ( / Capture Mode Captu e Mod pture ) and use ( ) to select Burst Bu [Burst]. You can also change the setting using navigation buttons ( ). 4. Press the button to confirm OK : the setting. The indicator is displayed on the monitor screen. 5. Press the shutter release button halfway to lock the focus. 6. Press the shutter release button to capture a sequence of images. In Burst mode, the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically. EN-28 Auto Bracket In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter release button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the navigation buttons ( / Capture Mode Captu e Mod pture ) and use ( ) to select [AEB]. AEB You can also change the setting using the navigation buttons ( ). 4. Press the button to confirm OK : the setting. The indicator is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. 5. Press the shutter release button to capture the three images. In AEB mode, the flash mode will be set to Flash Off automatically. EN-29 Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or . Capture Mode Captu e Mod pture 3. Press the power switch to turn on 2 sec. Self-timer the power. 4. Press the navigation buttons ( / ) and use ( ) to select your desired self-timer mode. You can OK : also change the setting using navigation buttons ( ). 5. Press the button to confirm the setting. 6. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button. The self-timer function is activated. The photograph is then taken after the preset time. To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the navigation buttons ( / ) or press the shutter release button halfway.The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode: Self-timer mode 2 sec. Self-timer 10 sec. Self-timer 10+2 sec. Self-timer Description The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode is useful for preventing camera shake. The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter is pressed. This mode is suitable for the shots in which the photographer has to be included. The first image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter release button is pressed, and then the second image is captured 2 seconds later. This mode is convenient when capturing group images in succession. Flash does not fire in this mode. After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off. If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps. EN-30 Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the navigation buttons ( / ) and use to set the range of EV compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. EV ±0.0 0.0 Select : Set : EN-31 Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the MENU button. [Mode1] is displayed. 4. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [W. Balance]. Press the button. 5. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select the desired white balance setting. Press the button to confirm. 6. To cancel the setting, press the MENU button and exit the menu. 7. Press the shutter release button to capture the image. Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Image Si Im ge Size Quality W. Balance . Balanc ISO eturn Retu n : Return Select : W. Balanc . Balance Auto Aut uto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Tungste ungsten Cancel : Select : W. Balanc . Balance Fluorescent Fluo escent luorescen Cancel : Select : EN-32 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images one by one. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , 100-0001 , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. Basic information is shown by indicators on the LCD monitor screen. To see full information display, press the button. 3. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press the navigation buttons ( ). To view the next image, press the navigation buttons ( ). For protected images/movie clips, mark will be displayed. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Protecting Images/Movie Clips" for further details. For images selected for printing with DPOF setting, mark will be displayed. (Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting the DPOF" for further details.) If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the SD memory card, [No image] message will appear on the LCD monitor screen. You cannot enter the Playback mode from the Setup mode. EN-33 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. To view the previous image, press the navigation buttons ( ). To view the next image, press the navigation buttons ( ). 1.5X 2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the / button. To enlarge the selected image, press the button. To return to the normal image, press the button. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. 3. To view different portions of the images, press the navigation buttons ( ) to adjust the display area. The magnification factors range from 1.5X to 4X (within 6 stages: 1.5X, 2.0X, 2.5X, 3.0X, 3.5X and 4.0X). EN-34 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor screen simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 1 2 3 2. Press the button once. Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. 4 5 6 For recorded movie clips, the movie mode icon will be displayed. 9 7 8 For protected images/movie clips, mark will be displayed. (Refer to the section in this manual titled "Protecting Images/Movie Clips" for further details.) 3. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. 4. Press the or / button to display the selected image on full screen. EN-35 Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 2. Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Slide Show] and press the button. 3. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to set the playback interval. Press the button. The slideshow starts. The movie clips display the first frame image, and the movie is not played back. To stop slideshow, press the button. Cancel : Playback1 Playba Slide Sh Show Protec otect Protect DPOF Playback2 Playba Return Retu n : eturn Select : Slide Sh Show 3 Sec. 5 Sec. 10 Sec. Start Sta t : You can adjust the slideshow display interval within the range of 3 sec., 5 sec., 10 sec.. EN-36 Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2592 x 1944 pixel, 2048 x 1536 pixel, 1280 x 960 pixel, 640 x 480 pixel. 1. Press the button. Playback1 Playba Playback2 Playba The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor Resize Resi esize screen. Quality Change 2. In the mode, use the navigation buttons ( ) to select Copy o Ca Co y To Card the desired images. To view the previous image, press the navigation buttons ( ). Select : Return Retu n : eturn To view the next image, press the navigation buttons ( ). 3. Press the MENU button to access the Playback menu. Press the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Playback2] and press ( ) to select [Resize] and press the button. 4. Use the navigation buttons ( ) Resize Resi esize to select the desired setting. Press the button to confirm. 2592 x 1944 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Cancel : Select : You can only choose a smaller size image; you cannot increase the resolution of an image. Movie cannot be resized. EN-37 MOVIE MODE Recording Movie Clips This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the shutter release button to start recording. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter release button again. 00:49 The optical zoom function (3X) can be activated before you start recording the movie clips The digital zoom function can be activated before and during the recording. Pressing the / button switches the LCD monitor screen display mode. Each time you press the / button, the display changes in the following order: Normal Display No Icons LCD Off. EN-38 Playing Back Movie Clips You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor screen. However, the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to go through the images until the movie clip you want to play back is displayed. To view the previous image, press the navigation buttons ( ). To view the next image, press the navigation buttons ( ). 3. Press the button to start playing back the movie clips. To pause or resume movie playback, press the 100-0001 00:05 1/7 01/01/2006 12:01 button again. The index number, date and time indicators displayed on the LCD monitor screen will disappear after a few seconds. The zoom function cannot be activated when playing back movie clips. To playback the movie clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 or later (WMP 9.0 or later). You can download WMP version from the website at www.microsoft.com. EN-39 PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn off all devices to be connected. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera. 2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set. 3. Turn the TV and digital camera on. 4. Playback the images/movie clips. The method of operation is the same as playing back still images and movie clips on the digital camera. PC/AV terminal The sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer. EN-40 Deleting Images/Movie Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in SD memory card or the internal memory. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the button. The last recorded image/ movie clip appears on the LCD monitor screen. 3. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select the image/movie clip you want to delete. 4. Press the button to delete. 5. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [This Image] or [All Images] by your preference. Press the button. 6. When the delete message appears, use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Yes]. Press the button to confirm the deletion. If you wish to cancel the deletion, select [No]. Delete This Image his Im Images All Im ges Image Cancel : Select : Delete Yes Yes No Select : Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function. EN-41 Protecting Images/Movie Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 2. In the mode, use the navigation buttons ( ) to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press the navigation buttons ( ). To view the next image, press the navigation buttons ( ). 3. Press the MENU button. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Protect] and press the button. 4. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to choose the desired setting. Press the button. [Protect One]: Protect one image/movie. [Protect All]: Protect all images/movies (at once). 5. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [Lock]. Press the button to confirm. Press the MENU button to return to the mode. The indicator appears on the selected image. If you wish to cancel the protect function of a protected image, select [Unlock]. Playback1 Playba Slide Sh Show Protect DPOF Playback2 Playba Return Retu n : eturn Select : Protect Protec otect Protect On otect One Protect Al otect All Cancel : Select : Protect One otect On Lock Lo Unlo Unlock Cancel : Select : EN-42 Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts SD memory cards. The DPOF/ card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the SD memory card and print your images as specified. To configure print settings for a single image / all images. 1. Press the button. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select the desired image you want to print. 100-0001 2. Press the MENU button. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [DPOF]. Press the button. Playback1 Playba Slide Sh Show Protect Protec otect DPOF Playback2 Playba Return Retu n : eturn Select : 3. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select your preference. Press the button. [One Image]: To configure print settings for a single image. [All Images]: To configure print settings for all images. [Reset All]: Resets all DPOF settings. DPOF Im One Image All Im ges Images Image Reset Al eset All Cancel : Select : EN-43 4. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select your preference. Press the button. [Quantity]: Allows you to select image quantity (0~10). Use the navigation buttons ( ) to set the image quantity. [Date]: The date of recording can be printed directly on the images. Select [Yes] or [No] with the navigation buttons ( ). 5. Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode. The print icon is marked on the displayed image. To cancel the DPOF settings for a single image, go back to step 3 to select [One Image] and select 0 in [Quantity] in the next step. For resetting all the DPOF settings, go back to step 3 to select [Reset All]. One Im Image Quantity Date 1 Yes Cancel : Select : One Im Image Quantity Date 0 Yes Cancel : Select : 100-0001 DPOF Im One Image All Im ges Images Image Reset Al eset All Cancel : Select : Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first. The print icon will appear on the LCD monitor screen indicating images selected for printing. You cannot print movies. Depending on the printer or printing equipment at the photo processing lab., the date may not be imprinted on the pictures even if the DPOF settings are made. EN-44 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirements (Windows) Pentium III 600 MHz or higher Windows 2000/XP 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port System Requirements (Macintosh) PowerPC G3/G4 OS 9.0 or later 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port EN-45 Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the navigation buttons ( ) to select the [Set-up2] menu. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [USB Mode]. 3. Press the button. Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3 PC NTSC USB Mode TV CD Brightness LCD Brightnes Auto Shut D uto Down 3 Min. Select : 4. Use the navigation buttons ( ) to select [PC]. Press the button. 5. Turn off your camera. USB Mode PC PictBridge PC CAM. Select : 6. Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable. 7. Turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 8. There will be a new "Removable Disk" icon detected in "My Computer", which contains your recorded images or movie clips. (For Mac users, double-click [untitled] or [unlabeled] disk drive icon on our desktop.) PC-/AV terminal EN-46 Download images or movie clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the "Removable disk" ("untitled" or "unlabeled" disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive. Windows Open the "removable disk" and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose "Copy" from the "Edit" menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose "Paste" from the "Edit" menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location. Macintosh Open the "untitled" disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination. Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended). Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer. EN-47 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through the medium of your choice: E-mail, Print, Slideshow Presentations. It is an indispensable all-in-one tool for owners of digital cameras, WebCams, DV camcorders, scanners, or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click "INSTALL PHOTO EXPLORER 8.0". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. For more information about the operation of Photo Explorer application software, refer to its respective help documentation. For Windows 2000/XP users, please make sure to install and use the Photo Explorer in "Administrator" mode. Photo Explorer is not supported on the Mac. iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended. EN-48 Installing Photo Express Ulead® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse mode. Use hundreds of ready-to-use templates such as albums, cards, posters, slideshows, and more. Edit and enhance images with photo editing tools, photographic filters, and special effects. Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames, callouts, and stamp objects. Share results with family and friends via e-mail and multiple print options. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears,click "INSTALL PHOTO EXPRESS 5.0". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. For information on how to use Photo Express to edit and retouch your recorded images, please refer to its online help. For Windows 2000/XP users, make sure to install and use the Photo Express while logged in as a user with an Administrator account. Photo Express is not supported on the Mac. EN-49 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera. This mode is not supported for Mac. Step 1: Install the PC camera driver The PC-camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click "INSTALL PC-CAM DRIVER". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer. EN-50