DIGITAL STILL CAMERA U S E R ' S M A N UA L DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 3.3 2XOptical zoom 2XDigital zoom Megapixel Welcome Thank you for purchasing a the product. We strongly recommend that you read this user's manual before operating the camera. Keep the manual handy for quick reference. You are on your way to experiencing a digital camera like no other. This easy-to-follow user's manual shows you how to use your new camera like a pro, whether you want to: download photos to your computer, preview and take images via the television. create a mini movie using the live video feature. Before using the camera, please ensure that you: Read and understand the user's manual. Check the contents to make sure that all of the components are included. Check that your camera is recording the images correctly by taking a number of test shots. If your camera is used for a prolonged period, the camera body may become warm. Please be aware of this and take care when operating the camera. Table of Contents Welcome CHAPTER 1: Components Guide The Camera Kit.......................................................................................1 Index of Controls (Front / Left / Back / Up / Bottom View)..............................2 On Screen Display (OSD) ......................................................................7 CHAPTER 2: Getting Started Attaching the Strap.................................................................................9 Turning the Power On/Off.......................................................................9 Installing the Batteries...........................................................................10 Inserting / Removing a Security Digital Card.........................................11 The Memory Priority..............................................................................12 Setting the Language ( )......................................................................12 CHAPTER 3: Basic Photography Taking Pictures (Auto Focus)................................................................13 Adjust the zoom Press the shutter button Taking Pictures (Manual Focus)............................................................15 Switching the LCD Monitor Display Information ( )............................16 Using the Flash ( / / ) ..................................................................17 Using the Self-Timer ( ) ......................................................................17 Using the Macro ( ) ............................................................................18 Adjusting the Exposure Compensation.................................................18 Table of Contents Welcome CHAPTER 4: Advanced Features Photography Capture Mode ( / / )..................................................................19 Scene Mode ( / / / / / )...........................................20 Delete Mode ( / )............................................................................22 Resolution ( ).....................................................................................24 Compression Ratio ( S / / )............................................................24 Exposure Time (E )...............................................................................25 Sharpness / Softness ( )....................................................................25 Light Metering Mode ( AE ).....................................................................26 Communication Setting ( )..................................................................27 Setting the ISO ( ISO ).............................................................................27 Beeper On/Off ( / )........................................................................28 Auto Power Off ( )...............................................................................28 OFF Monitor Brightness ( )........................................................................29 ).............................................................29 Setting the Date and Time ( Setting the TV System ( )...................................................................30 Reset Definition (RESET )............................................................................30 Setting the Focus before Using the Self-Timer ( )..............................31 CHAPTER 5: Viewing the Images Switching between Capture and Replay Mode....................................32 Multi-Image Replay ( ) ......................................................................32 Auto Playback .....................................................................................33 The Zoom in the Replay Mode.............................................................33 Erasing the Single Image ....................................................................34 Protecting Images ( ) ........................................................................34 Playing Back Movies ...........................................................................35 Table of Contents Welcome CHAPTER 6: Capturing / Replaying with a TV Monitor Connecting the Camera with a TV Monitor..........................................36 Capturing the Images with a TV Monitor..............................................36 Replaying the Images with a TV Monitor..............................................37 CHAPTER 7: Installing the USB DISK Driver For Windows 98 only............................................................................38 CHAPTER 8: Download Images via USB DISK.............40 CHAPTER 9: Appendix Troubleshooting ...................................................................................42 Additional Information...........................................................................45 1. Components Guide The Camera Kit The camera kit includes: 1. The camera 2. AA alkaline batteries (x2) 3. Camera strap 4. Mini USB cable 5. User's manual DIGITAL STILL CAMERA U S E R ' S M A N UA L DIGITAL STILL CAMERA 3.3 2XOptical zoom 2XDigital zoom Megapixel NOTE TV cable sold separately. Please see your local retailer. This is not your traditional camera. This is a "digital" camera. A digital camera allows you to take pictures without the use of film. With the camera, going digital is just the beginning. Before going into creating fun projects with the camera, familiarize yourself with the cameras features and functions. CHAPTER 1 1 Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View) Front View IGBT Signal Flash Optical Viewfinder Window Lens Self-Timer Signal 2 Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View) Left View Strap Eyelet SD Card Slot / Battery Cover SD Card Slot Battery Slot 3 Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View) Back View Display Button Lock/Menu Button Capture/Replay Button Viewfinder Power Button Zoom Button (Wide-angle/ Telephoto) ON O ZOOM / MF FLASH BUSY / EV / OK Flash Signal Busy Signal Terminal Cover LCD Monitor Exposure Compensation/OK Button 4 Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View) ZOOM / MF / Video Out Terminal USB Terminal Terminal Cover ZOOM / MF /Zoom/Manual Focus Button /Self-Timer Button / /Macro/Erase Button /Flash Button 5 Index of Controls (Front/Left/Back/Up/Bottom View) Up View Shutter Bottom View Tripod Socket 6 On Screen Display (OSD) Capture Mode Macro Mode Self-Timer Manual Focus Capture Mode // SHQ SD EV+0.0 Scene Mode / / / / / Battery Condition / / / Resolution SHQ /HQ /SQ/6M Flash // Exposure Compensation The type of media in use is displayed SD :SD card I :Internal 7 On Screen Display (OSD) Capture Mode Press " " button to capture photos. Images Taken SD-0001/1000 I-0001/1000 Last Image Taken First Image Taken SD Card / Internal SD-0001/1000 Replay Mode Press " " button again to replay. Use the " ", " ", " " and " " button to select the photo. Press " " button to enlarge photo. PAGE 001 S D - 0 0 0 2 / 0 0 03 Images Taken SD-0001/1000 I-0001/1000 Last Image Number Image Number Selected SD Card / Internal 8 2. Getting Started Attaching the Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below. Figure1 Figure 2 Turning the Power On/Off ON O Press "O " button to turn the camera on. Press "O " button 3 seconds to turn the camera off. ON FLASH BUSY ON W T ZOOM / MF / EV / OK 9 Installing the Batteries 1. Open the SD card slot/battery cover in the direction of the arrow. 2. Put the batteries in. 3. Clock the cover. Polarity direction Step1 Step2 Step3 NOTE 1.We recommend the use of NI-MH batteries, which have longer lives than alkaline batteries. NI-MH batteries are rechargeable, alkaline batteries are not. 2.Remove the batteries if you aren't going to use the camera. Don't short, disassemble or throw the batteries into a fire. Battery Condition As the battery is depleted, the indication changes as follows. Full 10 Low Power is running out, change the batteries. Empty Inserting / Removing a Security Digital Card 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Open the SD card slot/battery cover. NOTE The SD card is optional, you can purchase at your local retailer. 3. Inserting the card Orient the SD card correctly and push it into the card slot as far as it will go. NOTE Note the orientation of the card. If it inserts incorrectly, it may become jammed. 4. Removing the card 4-1. Push the card into the card slot slightly and allow it to eject back out. 4-2. Grasp the card and pull it straightly out. NOTE Never remove the card while the camera is turned on. It will destroy the image data or damage the card itself. 11 The Memory Priority You can store image data with an external SD card or internal memory in the camera. As the SD card is inserted into the camera, the image data will be recorded or viewed or downloaded into the SD card first. Only if the SD card is removed from the camera will the image data be recorded or viewed or downloaded into the internal memory of the camera. Setting the Language ( ) You can select from 9 different languages: Traditional Chinese / English / German / French / Italian / Spanish / Portuguese / Dutch / Polish 1. Press " " button to display the menu. 2. Use " " or " " button to select this mode ( ). 3. Use " " or " " button to select the language. 4. When you have finished setting, press " " button to exit. 12 3. Basic Photography Taking Pictures (Auto Focus) 1. Press " O " button. The camera will beep. 2. Aim the camera at the subject. ON 3. Adjust the zoom 3-1. Use the zoom lever to achieve the desired composition. 3-2. To zoom in on the subject, press the "T" button. To zoom out, press the "W" button. The zoom bar appears on the LCD monitor when you zoom in or out. Zooming stops briefly when the camera switches between optical zoom and digital zoom. The zoom in or zoom out will stop briefly here. Press "T" or "W" button again to switch between optical and digital zoom. NOTE TO USE THE DIGITAL ZOOM Use the optical zoom to zoom in fully and then press "T" button again. Digital zoom can not be used as the LCD monitor is turned off. TO USE THE OPTICAL ZOOM Use the digital zoom to zoom out fully and then press "W" button again. 13 4. Press the shutter button 4-1. Press the "shutter" button down half way. The color of the focus frame will be red. SHQ Red SD EV+0.0 4-2. When the camera has finished metering, the color of the focus frame will be green. Green Light Metering Mode ISO 100 F2.8 1/45 ISO Aperture Sensitivity Shutter Speed Camera Shake Indicator 4-3. Then press the "shutter" button down fully to take the picture. The camera beeps and the data is then recorded. NOTE The " " appears on the LCD monitor when the shutter speed > 1/45 second. Please use the tripod to steady the camera. 14 Taking Pictures (Manual Focus) 1. Press " " button. The camera will beep. 2. Press " " button until "MF" icon appears on the monitor. 3. Use the zoom lever (T or W button) to focus the subject. 4. Use the LCD monitor to check the focus. 5. Press the "shutter" button down fully to take the picture. The camera beeps and the data is then recorded. Manual focus SHQ SD EV+0.0 NOTE When you select the manual focus mode, the "MF" icon appears on the LCD monitor. Press " " button again to cancel the manual focus mode. 15 Switching the LCD Monitor Display Information ( Pressing " " button switches the LCD monitor display information. In the capture mode, pressing " " button cycles the LCD monitor to the next mode each time the button is pressed. Detailed Display: The LCD monitor displays information such as the camera setting, resolution, battery condition...... ) Detailed Display SHQ SD EV+0.0 button button Simple Display: The LCD monitor only displays remaining image capacity. Simple Display SD-0001/1000 button No Information Display: The LCD monitor displays no information on it. No Information Display button Monitor Off: Turn of the monitor. NOTE Digital zoom can not be used if the LCD monitor ...