Preface Thank you for purchasing this camera. This camera will help you to fulfill all your digital picture 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 4.23 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 Internal Memory and 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 E N Five Main Camera Modes 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: Camera Pouch Handstrap CD-ROM Video Cable Mini USB Cable Battery 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. Prior to Operating the Camera 2 Loading the battery and SD Card This camera uses a Li-ion battery. The battery and SD card share the same compartment and door. 1.Slide the battery/SD Card cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift to open. 2.Load the included battery in the compartment. 3.Insert the SD card into the slot. 4.Close the cover. Battery Power Status Full Middle Low Empty CAUTION! 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Fully charge the battery before its first use. Use the rechargeable Li-ion battery for docking. To improve battery performance, replace installed battery at the same time and keep away from heat. To discard battery, refer to the index of the battery manufacturer. Battery should be inserted in the battery compartment with the "+" and "-" sides facing correctly. For alternative power source, the optional ACAdapter kit is available. 3 NOTE: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Upon loading new battery, users will need to reset their Basic Settings Do not open the battery/SD card cover or remove the battery when the camera is in its ON status. Only remove the battery and SD card when the camera is not in use, or in its OFF status. If you do not plan on using the camera for a long period of time, please remove the battery and SD card. Battery charges through the charger or docking station. Camera will draw power from DC-in when used with the AC-Adapter Basic Settings Upon turning the camera ON, a "welcome image" will appear on the LCD display. Turn the mode dial to the DSC Setup Mode. Please proceed with the following settings: Language Preference Setting 1. There are a total of nine languages to choose from to interact with this camera. English will be the default language. Please refer to DSC Setup Mode. (Page 18) EN Date and Time Setting 1. Please refer to the Date and Time setting under DSC Setup Mode. (Page 17) Formatting the Internal Memory and the SD Card To format SD card, please insert your compatible SD card into SD slot. Then proceed with the following steps: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Turn the Mode Dial to Playback Mode. Press the Menu button to enter Playback menu setting to select "Erase" and then "Format" You will then be asked "Format SD card?" on the LCD Display. Press the OK button to confirm and proceed with formatting. Push the Menu button to exit Playback menu setting. As a result, once you withdraw the SD Card from the camera, the LCD display will show the following message for confirmation: "Format internal memory?" Then, press OK button to complete formatting internal memory. Prior to Operating the Camera 4 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 Auto-Focus Function Under Auto-Focus, the camera lens focuses automatically when the shutter release is pressed halfway. To activate Auto-Focus, please follow these steps: 1.Crop mark is white in normal situation. Press the shutter halfway to activate auto focus. Crop mark turns green when focused. If fail, crop mark is red. 2.Then, fully press the shutter button to take the picture. Zooming In/Out This camera has 3 x optical zoom and 4 x digital zoom. The zoom bar located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. While the zoom button is EN pressed, there would be 5 levels of optical zoom magnifications (f0~f6), from W(Wide) to T(Tele) of zoom bar; The zoom lens can automatically protrude and retract. Then, if you keep pressing the zoom button, there are additional 8 levels of optical zoom magnification (0.5x/each), from T(tele)to 4x (4x Digital Zoom) of zoom bar. Users can see the result on the LCD display. 1. 2. Once you have aligned your subject in the LCD display, press the zoom in or out button to select your preferred distance. The picture can be zoomed in up to four times the original size, 12 times from its original size. Resolution 5.5M 4.0M 2.0M 1.3M VGA Digital Zoom x1 x4 x4 x4 x4 Flash Setting Playback Please Refer to CAPTURE MODE, page 12. Please Refer back to PLAYBACK Mode, page 16 Basic Operating Procedure 6 Five Main Camera Modes 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 16 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. Five Main Camera Modes and Instructions 8 Video Mode Video Mode allows you to use the camera as a movie recorder, and set the self-timer for recording purpose. The length is based on the capacity of your SD card and internal memory. Users can still achieve optical zoom function before actual recording is being made. Optical zoom or digital zoom will not be allowed under recording. Video Mode Remaining Time Zoom Bar Date or Time Battery Status * The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the menu button once. 1. 2. Turn the Mode Dial to the Video Mode To start recording a movie, press the shutter button. The camera will start checking whether the memory is sufficient to record a movie. If the memory is full, a warning sign will display on the LCD, and will automatically exit the movie recording state. If there are no warning messages with memory problems, the camera will start recording itself. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. To set the self timer under the video mode, press the right button once to activate the self timer. You will have ten seconds to get ready. The countdown will be displayed on the LCD and followed by a beep sound. 3. 4. 9 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 Scene Continuous Shot Date Self Timer Remaining Number Battery Status of Pictures * The icons can be removed from the display by pressing the display button. ** To turn off the LCD,press the display button three times. 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 by pressing ok and the 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. Five Main Camera Modes and Instructions 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 fires with every shot. Flash Force On Night (Slow) The camera extends the mechanical shutter action, and allows flash delay. · Se ...