Preface Thank you for purchasing this camera. This camera will help you fulfill all your digital pictures processing needs. The camera is equipped with five modes (Capture Mode, Playback Mode, DSC Setup Mode, Video Mode, and Macro Mode) for your exploration. This light and handy digital camera offers 3.23 mega pixels high-quality image along with precise 12 x zoom (3 x optical plus 4 x digital) The builtin 16MB memory can store your images. The stylish metallic case is crafted from aluminum alloy, making this camera light and portable. Through a USB cable connection, pictures can be easily transmitted from the camera to the PC. Nine recorded images can be displayed on the high resoultion LCD. Continuous shooting function is also available for users to take multiple frames of scenes in quick succession. Note: 1. The company keeps the right to change the contents of this document, spec of this camera in the future, without prior notice. i Table of Contents Preface......................................................................... i Prior to Operating the Camera .................................. 1 Unpacking the camera. ........................................................... 1 Identifying components ........................................................... 2 Loading the battery and SD Card............................................ 3 Basic Settings.......................................................................... 4 Formatting the SD Card .......................................................... 4 Basic Operating Procedure ....................................... 5 Turning the Camera ON/OFF.................................................. 5 Basic Shooting ........................................................................ 5 Auto-Focus Function ............................................................... 6 Zooming In/Out........................................................................ 6 Flash Setting. .......................................................................... 6 Playback.................................................................................. 6 EN Five Main Camera Mode and Instructions................ 7 Video Mode ............................................................................. 9 Capture Mode.........................................................................10 Playback Mode.......................................................................14 Macro Mode ...........................................................................16 DSC Setup Mode....................................................................17 Making Connections..................................................20 Installing software...................................................................20 Connecting through the mini USB. .........................................20 Connecting through TV-out via docking station (optional)......22 Recharging through the docking station (optional).................22 APPENDIX ..................................................................23 Specifications .........................................................................23 Table of Contents ii Prior to Operating the Camera Set this digital camera by following these quick and simple instructions. Unpacking the camera 1. 2. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept for future usage) Double check for the following items: Handstrap Camera Pouch CD-ROM Mini USB Cable Battery Charger Battery Optional Items: Video Cable AC Adapter Docking Station 1 Identifying components Handstrap Hook Flash Viewfinder Auto-Focus LED Self timer LED Zoom Lens Display Button Zoom Button Power/Flash LED Microphone Viewfinder TFT LCD DC-in & USB Connector Power Button Menu Selection Five-way Switch . EN Shutter Mode Dial Speaker Battery & SD Card Compartment Battery Charging Status LED Red (Charging), Green (Done) AC Adapter LED Docking Connector DC-In TV-Out USB CAUTION! 1. 2. Use the rechargeable Li-ion for docking only. Do not use non-rechargeable batteries while docking. Use only the specified battery or AC power adapter specified (5V 2A) for use with this camera. Other power sources may cause fire. 2 Basic Operating Procedure This section provides simple and basic directions to get you started with your camera. From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on and off, shoot pictures, zoom In and Out, set your flash, and playback your pictures. Turning the Camera ON/OFF 1. 2. Locate the power button on top of the camera. Press the power button down to turn the camera ON or OFF, Power ON/OFF Button The backside LED indicator will remain green while the power is turned ON Basic Shooting 1. Turn the mode dial to the capture mode 2. Look into the viewfinder/LCD and try to align your subject in the crop mark. 3. When you are set, press the shutter button once. 5 Five Main Camera Mode and Instructions This section describes the five modes included in this camera. An indepth coverage of these modes will be further described. Here are the five main functions of this camera: Camera Mode Video Mode Function Setting 1. Record Movies Page Page 9 Capture Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Resolution Image Quality Color Effect White Balance Scene Metering Sharpness EV Adjust ISO Page 10 Playback Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Erase Picture Protect Picture DPOF Slide Show Voice Memo Page 14 7 Macro Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Resolution Image Quality Color Effect White Balance Scene Metering Sharpness EV Adjust ISO Page 17 DSC Setup Mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Date and Time Auto Power Off DPOF Slide Show Sound Effect Languages TV-out Restoring Page 17 EN NOTE: 1. Press the display button once to delete the icons from the LCD display. To turn the LCD display simply press the display button a second time. To save your battery power, it is best to not leave your display ON for a long period of time. 8 Capture Mode Capture mode will allow you to shoot single, continuous images, set your flash and self-timer. Depending on the environment and setting, the camera's settings will work accordingly. To exit the setting menu, simply press the menu button. White Balance Metering Flash Capture Mode Image Quality EV Icon Zoom Bar Continuous Shot Date Self Timer Remaining Number Battery Status of Pictures * The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the display button once. EN ISO (100/200) Resolution · 1. 2. 3. Shooting images Under Capture Mode, press the shutter button. The camera will start checking whether the memory is sufficient to store the image. If it is full, a warning "Memory Full" icon will display on the LCD. Once the picture is taken, you can erase the image under instant review. user can protect image when in playback mode If you decide to erase this image, press down. An erase icon will appear on the LCD, press OK to achieve this function. 10 · FLASH Setting 1.To set the Flash, press the Five-Way Switch to the Left to select the desired Flash setting. You will have the four types of Flash settings: Flash Off, Auto Red-eye reduction, Flash Force On, and Night. Once you've set your Flash setting, proceed with your picture taking. Flash Off The Flash will not fire. Auto Red-eye reduction The Flash will fire depending on the light source. Red eye deduction will also be active when needed. (Flash will blink twice, picture will be shot when the second flash is fired.) The Flash always fire with every shot. Flash Force On Night (Slow) The camera extends the mechanical shutter action, and allow flash delay. · Self Timer To set the self timer under the capture mode, please press Five-Way Switch to the Right button once to activate the self timer. You will have ten seconds to get ready for your pose. The countdown number will be displayed on the LCD as well followed by a beep sound. · 1. 2. Shooting Continuously Setting Keep pressing the right button twice until Shooting Continuously icon appears on the LCD Display. Keep pressing the shutter button to activate Shooting Continuously. Then release the shutter after the three sequences have been taken. Pictures can be shoot in successive orders. 11 White Balance Users can select the following white balance: Auto Shade Sun Tungsten Fluorescent It adjusts the relative brightness under different condition. The default is Auto. Sharpness Users can select the following sharpness: Normal High Low Enhance of edge detail. The default is Normal. EV Adjust Users can select the following EV adjust: from EV+2.0~ toEV -2.0, in EV 0.5 step increase This function allows users to control the exposure value, to either lighten or darken images the camera is trying to focus. The default is 0. This pre-defined settings make it even more convient for users to take pictures. Users will not need to make any further adjustment to the camera. The scenes are already pre-defined. It adjusts the sensitivity of the camera. The higher the number, the more sensitive it is to light. The default is Auto. Scene Users can select the following scene: Night Portrait Landscape Night Portrait Off ISO Users can select the following ISO setting: 100 200 Auto 13 · 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Displaying Thumbnails Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode. Press the display button two times to thumbnails in sets of nine. Use the Five-Way Switch to change the image selection. Press OK button to magnify images to standard size. Press the left or right button to view other images. · Display with Digital Zoom The camera has 4x digital zoom.The picture can be zoomed up to four times the original size. The five-way switch controls left, right, up, and down of the image. Press the OK button to quit Digital Zoom Display. 1. 2. 3. Turn the MODE DIAL to Playback Mode. To enter/exit Playback Mode Setup, press the Menu button. While you are in the Playback Mode menu setting, use the Five-Way Switch to select. Function Setting Protect Picture Selection Users can select the following: Protect all Uprotect current Unprotect all Protect current Definition Protection setting for your pictures against accidental erasure. Once you are set, press OK to confirm. Slide Show Users can select from: From current (picture) From first (picture) From last (picture) Pictures will be displayed in an orderly way. While you are in the Slide Show setting, press OK to start/ exit slide show. Erase Pictures Users can select from: Current All Format Erasing options for your pictures. When formatting, a warning message will appear. Press the OK button to confirm. Format will permanently remove all data such as internal memory/ SD card. 15 Digital Print Order Format or DPOF Users can select from: Frame Set Reset all It is a standard for printing the pictures directly from the SD card. Pictures can be printed on printers compatible with the DPOF standard. frame set --> set for one image reset all --> set for all 1. Select the picture you wish you add voice memo. 2. Press menu button. 3. Choose Voice Memo. 4. Select record 4. Press the shutter to start or end recording. Voice Memo You are allowed 20 seconds to record voice memo. Users can select from: Record Erase Play Macro Mode Macro mode is best used for taking close-up images with franges from 15-50 cm. ISO (100/200) White Balance Resolution Metering Flash EN Picture Quality Macro Mode EV Icon Scene Continuous Shot Date Battery Status * The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the display button once. Please refer back to Capture Mode section (page 11) for shooting images, and continuous shooting. Remaining Number of Pictures 16 DSC SETUP MODE Under this mode, you will be able to set your desired settings. There are a total of eight different settings. Sound Effect Languages Auto Power Off Date and Time Slide Show Order 1. 2. TV-out Restoring DPOF Turn the mode dial to enter the DSC Setup Mode. Select the type of setup you want to perform by pushing the left or right button. Press the UP or Down arrow to select the function setting. Function Setting Date and Time Selection Users can select to set: Time Date Definition Reset date and time when change battery. Auto Power Off Users can select the following minutes to Auto Power Off the camera. This setting automatically turns off the camera. (Prior to shutting off, the LCD will shut itself automatically) DPOF Users can select the number of copies of images they want to print, and whether turn the date and the no. of files on or off in the picture. It is a standard for printing the pictures directly from the SD card. Pictures can be printed on printers compatible with the SD card. Users can set certain pictures to DPOF. 17 Slide Show Users can select the: Interval Repeat Direction Under this setting, users can set the number of seconds they want the slide show to proceed per slide, repeat the show or not, and the direction where these slides should proceed. This function allows users to turn the sound ON or OFF. Sound Effect Users can select either on or off Languages Users can select from the following languages: Deutsch English French Italian Japanese Korean Spanish Simplified Chinese Traditional Chinese There are a total of nine languages you can choose to navigate this camera. Camera will keep your language setting but users will need to reset when change battery. Press the Up or Down button to select. Press OK to confirm. EN TV-Out Users can select from: NTSC PAL Depending on where your location, different region requires different system for TV-out function. Please use the docking station to set the TV-Out. Press the Up or Down button to select. 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