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. 1 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. SD TM is a trademark. PhotoSuite and PhotoVista are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owner. READ THIS FIRST Please start by reading the important messages below first. 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's 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 manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user's manual. 4. For driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. 2 WARNINGS Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to be touched, produces a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous. Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the batteries or AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the SD memory card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility. Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident. 3 CAUTIONS Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not cover or wrap the camera or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up, distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its accessories in well-ventilated locations. Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction. Do not move the camera while it is switched on. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera.) Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock. When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter) for safety. (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with the camera. The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. When fitting batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the battery (- and +) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment. Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid. 4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ...................... 7 Overview ........................................ 7 Package Contents .......................... 7 Optional Accessories ..................... 7 Selecting the Capture Mode ............... 32 MOVIE MODE .......................... 33 Recording Video Clips ................... 33 Viewing Video Clips ....................... 33 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ................................. 8 Front View ...................................... 8 Rear View ....................................... 9 Mode Dial ....................................... 10 LED Indicators ............................... 10 LCD Monitor Information ................ 11 PLAYBACK MODE .................. 34 Viewing Captured Images ............. 34 Displaying Image Information ........ 35 Displaying Thumbnail Images ....... 36 Zoom Playback .............................. 36 Slide Show Display ........................ 37 Protecting Images/Video Clips ...... 38 Protecting one image/video clip .......... 38 Removing protection from one image/video clip .................................. 38 GETTING STARTED ............... 16 Installing the Batteries .................... 16 Using the AC Power Adapter (optional accessory) ...................... 16 Using an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) ...................... 17 Attaching the Camera Strap .......... 17 Setting the Time and Date ............. 18 About the Remote Controller .......... 18 Deleting Images ............................. 39 To delete one image/video clip at a time ............................................... 39 To delete all images/video clips at once ................................................. 39 Formatting the SD Memory Card ... 40 DPOF Settings ................................ 41 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS ...... 19 Record Mode ................................. 19 Selecting the Scene Mode .................. 20 Selecting the Focus ............................. 21 Selecting the Flash Mode .................... 22 Using the Self-timer ............................. 24 Using the Digital Zoom ........................ 25 Taking Photographs with the Remote Controller ............................................. 26 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES / VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER ............................. 43 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver on Windows Computers ...................... 44 Installing the USB Driver on Macintosh Computers ..................................... 44 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer ....................................... 45 Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/ Video Clips ..................................... 45 Manual Record Mode .................... 27 Selecting the Exposure (EXP) ............. 27 Selecting the White Balance ............... 29 Selecting the Photometry Mode .......... 30 Selecting the Exposure Compensation 31 5 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE ... 46 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA .... 47 MENU OPTIONS ..................... 48 Record Menu ................................. 48 ISO ....................................................... 48 DIGITAL ZOOM ................................... 48 QUALITY SETTING .............................. 48 CREATE FOLDER ................................ 49 PICTURE .............................................. 49 DISPLAY SETTINGS ............................ 50 LCD BRIGHTNESS .............................. 50 LANGUAGE ......................................... 56 VIDEO OUT ......................................... 56 TIME & DATE ....................................... 56 SYSTEM ............................................... 56 CONNECTING YOUR CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES ..................... 57 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS ... 58 Manual Record Menu ..................... 51 ISO ....................................................... 51 DIGITAL ZOOM ................................... 51 QUALITY SETTING .............................. 51 CREATE FOLDER ................................ 51 PICTURE .............................................. 51 DISPLAY SETTINGS ............................ 51 LCD BRIGHTNESS .............................. 51 Playback Menu .............................. 52 PROTECT ............................................ 52 DPOF ................................................... 52 SLIDE SHOW ....................................... 52 RESIZE ................................................ 52 DISPLAY SETTINGS ............................ 53 LCD BRIGHTNESS .............................. 53 Movie Menu .................................... 54 ISO ....................................................... 54 DIGITAL ZOOM ................................... 54 QUALITY SETTING .............................. 54 CREATE FOLDER ................................ 54 PICTURE .............................................. 54 DISPLAY SETTINGS ............................ 54 LCD BRIGHTNESS .............................. 54 Setup Menu .................................... 55 SOUND ................................................ 55 AUTO POWER OFF ............................. 56 CUSTOMIZE ........................................ 56 6 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2048 x 1536 resolution images using a 3.2 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the 2.5" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right. In addition to still images, you can also record short videos by using the movie function. Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (USB driver is required only for Win 98 and Mac OS 8.6). You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software, or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report, or on a website. DPOF functionality allows you to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the SD memory card. Package Contents Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer. Digital camera User's manual USB cable Video cable Software CD-ROM Camera strap Lens strap Optional Accessories Camera pouch SD memory card AC power adapter and Remote control 4 x AA (Alkaline or Ni-MH) batteries or 2 x CR-V3 batteries Accessories and components may vary by retailer. 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1 2 8 3 9 4 5 6 10 11 12 13 14 7 15 16 1. Power switch 2. Mode dial 3. Shutter button 4. Remote control sensor 5. Flash adjustment sensor 6. Front LED 7. Lens 8. Flash 9. Flash open button 10. Speaker 11. Microphone 12. Terminal cover 13. MIC terminal 14. Digital terminal 15. A/V OUT (Audio/Video) out terminal 16. DC IN 5V terminal 8 Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 13 7 14 8 9 15 16 10 11 12 17 1. Self-timer & remote controller/ INFO. button 10. 12. T Flash button Telephoto button 11. W Wide-angle button 13. Strap eyelet 14. SD card cover 15. 16. / OK button // Arrow buttons 2. Diopter adjustment dial 3. Viewfinder 4. Viewfinder LED 5. LCD monitor 6. 7. 9. Menu button Delete button Display button 17. Battery cover 8. Tripot socket 9 Mode Dial 1 2 5 3 4 Mode 1 2 3 4 5 6 Movie Mode 6 Description Select this mode to record video (movie) clips. Manual Record Mode Select this mode to take still images by manually adjustments. Record Mode Playback Mode Setup Mode PC Mode Select this mode to take still images. Select this mode to play back your captured images and video clips. Select this mode to choose your preferences for the camera's settings. Select this mode for loading images to the PC. LED Indicators Color Green State On During photography Auto focusing successful (without unsteady hold warning) During playback During connection to a PC While the camera is connected to a PC Flashing Auto focusing successful (with unsteady hold warning) Red On During SD card accessing During SD card During SD card accessing accessing During creation of DPOF file Not recognized by the PC or other status Flashing Auto focusing failure Orange On During photographic processing Flash charging in progress Zoom initialization in progress No battery power left Flashing No battery power left Camera malfunction No battery power left 10 LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed during record mode: 1 2 10 11 3 00012 2003.10.25 14:38 W T 12 4 5 6 13 7 8 9 SCENE AUTO FOCUS AF 1. Possible number of shots 2. Record Mode icon 3. Quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Basic 4. Self-timer mode ] 10-second delay [ [ ] 2-second delay 5. AE indicator 6. Hand shake 7. Image [ [ [ [ [ size ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1600 x 1200 ] 1280 x 960 ] 1024 x 768 ] 640 x 480 8. Flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Red-eye reduction Forced flash [] [ ] Suppressed flash [ ] Slow sync 9. Photography tab menu 10. Shooting date and time 11. Battery level [ ] Full battery power [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 12. Zoom state 13. Focus area 11 These indicators are displayed during manual record mode: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 EXP PRG 10 11 00012 2003.10.25 14:38 W T + 1.0 F8.0 1/1000 12 13 14 15 16 17 WB AE S/C FOCUS 1. Possible number of shots 2. Manual Record Mode icon 3. Quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Basic 4. Self-timer mode ] 10-second delay [ [ ] 2-second delay 5. [ ] Long exposure mode 10. Shooting date and time 11. Battery level ] Full battery power [ [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 12. Zoom state 13. Exposure compensation 14. Aperture 15. Shutter speed 16. Histogram 17. Focus area 6. Hand shake 7. Image size [ ] 2048 x 1536 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 1280 x 960 ] 1024 x 768 [ [ ] 640 x 480 8. Flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Red-eye reduction [] Forced flash [ ] Suppressed flash [ ] Slow sync 9. Photography tab menu 12 These indicators are displayed when playing back still images: 1 2 3 4 5 100 0027 6 2003.10.25 14:38 7 1. Playback Mode icon 2. Quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Basic 3. Image [ [ [ [ [ size ] 2048 x 1536 ] 1600 x 1200 ] 1280 x 960 ] 1024 x 768 ] 640 x 480 4. File number 5. Protect icon (when playing back protected images) 6. Battery level [ ] Full battery power [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 7. Shooting date and time 13 These indicators are displayed during recording video clips: 1 2 3 4 6 0:00:12 2003.10.25 14:38 W T 7 8 9 10 5 FOCUS 1. Possible shooting time 2. Movie Mode icon 3. Quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Basic 4. Image size ] 320 x 240 [ 5. Photography tab menu 6. Shooting date and time 7. Battery level [ ] Full battery power [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 8. Sound input level meter 9. Recording mark 10. Zoom state 14 These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips: 1 2 5 0:00:12/0:02:21 3 W T 6 7 8 4 2003.10.25 14:38 9 1. Elapsed time/total time 2. Playback Mode icon 3. Quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Basic 4. Image size ] 320 x 240 [ 5. Battery level [ ] Full battery power [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 6. Volume 7. Movie status bar 8. Movie guide 9. Shooting date and time 15 GETTING STARTED You can use either 4 AA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH), 2 CR-V3 Lithium battery packs or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC adapter power is useful when transferring recorded images to your computer. Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Unlock the battery cover lock, and slide the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries, noting the correct polarity marks (+ or -). 4. Close the battery cover firmly. 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 manganese batteries. Never use batteries of different type (together) or mix old and new batteries. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. (Such damage is not covered under the warranty). Using the AC Power Adapter (optional accessory) 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled "DC IN 5V" terminal. 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty. Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer prevents unexpected automatic power off of the camera. 16 Using an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) Images photographed with this camera will be needed to store in the SD memory card. Without inserting the SD memory card, you won't be able to capture image using the camera. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the SD memory card cover. 3. Insert the SD memory card. The front side of the memory card should face towards the front side of the camera. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the SD card cover. To remove an SD memory card 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the SD card cover. 3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. 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. LOCK LOCK Write protection tab Write protection state Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the camera strap. Attach the camera strap as follows: 1. Pass the end of the camera strap through the strap attachment and fasten it to the fixture. 2. Attach the other end of the camera strap in the same way. 17 Setting the Time and Date The Time and Date screen will be presented if/when: The camera is turned on for the first time; The camera is turned on after removing the batteries/ AC power adapter or replacing the batteries. When the date and time setting screen appears, follow the steps below to set the correct time and date. You may skip this procedure by choosing CANCEL. 1. Select the desired item with the / button. Enter the values of the time and date by using the / button. To increase the value for each option, press the button. To decrease the value for each option, press the button. Seconds cannot be set. 2. Press OK after all options are set. When the mode dial is set to [ ][ ][ TIME&DATE 2003 . 03 . 03 03 : 03 YYYY.MM.DD OK CANCEL ], the viewfinder display is active, and when the mode dial is set to [ ], the LCD monitor display is active. To switch between these button. displays, press the About the Remote Controller The remote controller allows you to capture or play back images away from the camera. W REV FW D T STA RT/ STO P Be extremely cautious not to drop, violently shake or subject the remote controller to strong impact. Be aware of not spill water on the remote controller. Do not disassemble the remote controller. Avoid the remote controller near hot or humid locations. Do not expose the remote control sensor to direct sunlight or other bright light sources. 18 TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS Record Mode In this mode, photographs can be taken easily as the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point at the subject and then shoot. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] record mode. 3. Compose and adjust the image through the LCD monitor or the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button down halfway and then fully down. POWER After the image is taken, the viewfinder LED stays lit for the time that the captured images can be recorded to the SD card. When the viewfinder LED is lit red, be sure not open the battery cover or the card cover, or remove the batteries or the SD memory card. Open the flash to take pictures with the according flash mode. When taking photographs, be aware of the strap or your fingers not to interfere with the lens, flash or flash adjustment sensor. 19 Selecting the Scene Mode Set the scene to photograph such as [AUTO] AUTO, [ ] SPORTS, [ ] PORTRAIT + LANDSCAPE, [ [ ] PORTRAIT, [ ] LANDSCAPE, ] NIGHT SCENE or [ ] MULTI. The setting still remains after the power is turned OFF manually or by auto power OFF. 1. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] record mode. 2. Press the OK button. 3. Select [SCENE] with the / button, and then press the button. A list of scene mode icons is displayed. 4. Choose the icon of the desired scene mode with the / button, and press the OK button. To cancel the selected scene mode, press the button. 5. Press the OK button again and the camera is now ready to take a photograph. 00012 2003.10.25 14:38 W T SCENE AUTO FOCUS AF SCENE MODE 00012 2003.10.25 14:38 W T AUTO SCENE AUTO FOCUS AUTO Scene Mode [AUTO] AUTO Description Select this when you want to leave the settings up to the camera to take photographs with ease. All flash modes can be set. Select this mode to make the main subject stands out precisely while the background details are out-of-focus. Flash mode is fixed at [ ] Auto with [ ] Red-eye Reduction. Select this mode to enhance color, saturation shown in mountains, forests and other landscape scenery, or to take portraits that feature a landmark in the background. Flash mode cannot be set. Select this mode to capture the fast-moving subjects. Flash mode cannot be set. [ ] PORTRAIT [ ] LANDSCAPE [ [ ] SPORTS ] PORTRAIT + LANDSCAPE Select this mode to take photographs of people against a scenery or landscape background. Flash mode is fixed at [ ] Auto with [ ] Red-eye Reduction. ] NIGHT SCENE Select this mode to capture human subjects against a sunset or night-time background. Flash mode is fixed at [ ] Slow Sync. Select this mode to capture images of moving subjects continuously. Flash mode cannot be set. [ [ ] MULTI 20