1. System Requirements · Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. · Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard. · Color printer for printing color pictures. · For transferring still images via the Internet, or for video conferencing, your computer must have modem and communication software for Internet connection. 2. Package Contents Make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. · USB cable · Video cable · Pouch · Digital camera · Installation CD · Wrist strap · User's guide 1 3. Quick Start CAUTION · Please install the camera driver before using your camera with a PC. · Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the PC-DISK (Mass Storage) mode to copy all your pictures. · Getting Ready 1.Open the battery compartment cover 2.Load the batteries and the SD card (Optional) into the camera. 3.Close the battery compartment cover. · Taking a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. (Capture Function). 2.Slide the Function switch to 3.Point the camera at the subject, use the viewfinder or monitor screen to compose the picture. 4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take a picture. 2 · Reviewing a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to (Playback Function). 3.Use or to scroll through the pictures or videos on the monitor screen. · Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to (Playback Function). 3.Use or to display the picture you want to delete. 4.Press the MENU button to turn on the menu and then use and to select [Delete] on the screen. Press the Enter button. 5.Use or button to select Enter button to confirm. ([Delete One]), and then press the Delete One 3 4. Name of Parts The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. 4 Indicators 1.Indicator Lamp (Green) 2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red) 3.Power Lamp Digital Interface: USB 1.1 Video Output: TV out in NTSC / PAL Digital Zoom During shooting, user can push and to zoom in and zoom out. Display Button Press the Enter button and the current information on the LCD monitor will be displayed. Menu Button You can turn the menu ON or OFF by pressing the Menu button. As the menu turns on, the items appear, use the and button to select and press the Enter button or button to enter each menu item. 5 5. Display Information 6 6. Getting Started · Installing Camera Batteries: 1.Open the battery compartment cover. 2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries with + and ­ terminals as shown on the camera. 3.Close the battery compartment cover. · Inserting SD Card (Optional): The camera offers two options for storing pictures and videos: Internal Memory - Store pictures and videos in the 16 MB internal memory. SD Card - Optional SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. Store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. CAUTION: · The card can only be inserted one way; forcing it may damage the camera or card. Do not insert or remove a card when power is on. To insert an SD card: 1. Turn off the camera and open the battery compartment cover. 2.Orient the card as shown. Push the card into the slot until it clicks into place. 3.To remove the card, push down till it clicks again and then release. 7 4.Close the battery compartment cover. Note: 1.If the SD card is present in the camera, then the picture/ video will save in the SD card. If no card is installed, the camera uses internal memory. 2.If the "MEMORY FULL" warning message appears on the LCD monitor, it means the SD card or internal memory is full. Please remove the memory and insert a new one or move/store all pictures/videos in memory to your computer. Then use the FORMAT command to reset your camera or card memory and recover your disk space. The memory will be cleared and your images will be deleted. · Turning On the Camera: 1.Press the Power button on as shown in the illustration. 2.Buzzer will beep and indicator lamp will light. The LCD monitor will be turned on. 3.Press the Power button again to shutdown the camera. 8 · Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp: You should set the Date and Time when you first use your camera or the battery is removed for an extended time (approximately 120 minutes). Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. 1.Slide the Function switch to (Capture Function). 2.Press the MENU button to turn on function menu. Use or button to select [Advance] option and press the Enter button to bring up the advanced menu. 3.Use or to select [Date Time], and then press the Enter button. 4.Press or to adjust the date and time. Press or to advance to the next setting. 5.When finished, press the MENU button to exit the menu. Use the Date Stamp setting to imprint the date on your pictures. 1.In the Date Time Setting menu. Make sure the camera clock is set to the correct date. 2.Press or to select [Date stamp] option. 3.Press the Enter button to switch the Date stamp function to on or off. 4.Press the MENU button to exit the menu. 9 · Power Saving: The camera will automatically power off approximately 3 minutes after you do not perform any operation. When this function is disabled, the power is not turned off automatically. 10 7. Taking Pictures · Taking a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to 4. The LCD monitor will display (Capture Function). (Snapshot Mode). If icon is different, press the MODE button () until the icon appears on the LCD monitor. 5.Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen or the viewfinder to compose the image. If the MACRO switch is turned to icon you can take pictures as close as 50cm (20 inches). 6.Holding the camera still, gently press the Shutter button to take the picture. 7.The will show on monitor while the camera is recording. Note: After pressing down shutter button, keep your hand steady for 2 seconds to get best result. 11 · Taking Continuous Pictures 1. Make sure that the function switch is set to 2.Press the MODE button () until (Continuous Mode) 3.Point the camera at the subject; use the monitor screen to compose the image. 4.Holding the camera still, gently press the shutter button to take the picture. 5. You will hear a sound and begin capturing your images. 6. When completed, you will note that your image count has decreased by 3. (Capture Function). appears on the LCD monitor. · Using Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom provides up to 4X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to LCD to frame your subject. 2. ( ) Button: The subject will be enlarged. () Button: The subject will be reduced. . Use the 12 Press the to zoom in. Keep the button pressed for continuous magnification. The LCD displays the zoomed image and the magnification level. 3.Press the to zoom out. 4.Press the Shutter button to take the picture. Note: 1. The image will appear grainier as the image is digitally zoomed. 2. Digital Zoom is automatically turned off when the camera is turned off. · Using Flash When you take pictures at night, indoors, or outdoors in heavy shadows, You should use your camera's flash. Press the button () repeatedly to scroll through the flash options. The flash icon that is displayed on the LCD monitor is the active option. Off--flash never fires. (Default) 13 Auto Flash--flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Flash On--flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. Red-eye--flash fires once so the subject's eyes become accustomed to the flash, then fires again when the picture is taken. The Red-eye option remains in effect until you change it. Note: All flash options revert to Off when the camera is turned off. · Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: , and then press the 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to MENU button. 2.Press the or to select [Pict Size] and press the Enter button. 3.Select an option with or : L (2400 x 1800) -- for enlarged picture size; produces higher picture resolution and larger file size. M (2048 x 1536) -- for standard picture size; produces normal picture resolution and middle file size. 14 S (1600 x 1200) -- for small picture size; pictures are of lower resolution and file size is smaller. 4.Press the Enter button to confirm. Note: 1.This setting remains until you change it. 2.Movies can be shot with the QVGA (320 x 240) or VGA (640 x 480) resolution. · Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to . appears on the LCD monitor. 2.Press the MODE button () until (Self-Timer Mode) 3.Place the camera on a flat surface or use a tripod. 4.Compose the picture, and then press the Shutter button all the way down. 5.The red Self Timer light, located on the front of the camera, blinks for 10, 15, or 20 seconds (selectable) before the picture is taken. 15 8. Taking Videos · Taking a Video 1.Turn on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to 4. Press the MODE button () until LCD monitor. (Video Mode) 5. Frame your subject on the LCD or viewfinder, then press the Shutter button to take the video. 6.Press the Shutter button again to stop recording. (Capture Function). appears on the Note: 1.During recording, user can press the / button for zoom in/out. 2.The video resolution is QVGA (320 x240) and VGA (640 X 480). It's will show icon "CIF" or "VGA" in Video mode. 3.You can select video resolution using the PS section of the menu button. 16 9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos · Reviewing Pictures and Videos 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to (Playback Function). The last picture or video is displayed. 3.Use and to select the picture or video (If appears on the LCD monitor) you want to review. 4.Press the Enter button to start playback of the image or video. 5.During the playback, press the Enter button to pause / resume the video playing. Note: You can use the or button to enlarge or reduce picture. · Viewing six Pictures View six pictures at once on the LCD monitor (Index View) so that you can search through your images quickly. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to , and then press the MENU button. 2.Press the or to select View on the screen and press the Enter button. ([Thumbnails]) and press the Enter 3.Press the or to select button. 4.Six picture thumbnails appear on the LCD monitor. 5.Use or to select the picture. Press the Enter button for the picture you want to see. 17 · Using Slide Show Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD, on a television screen, or on any external display device equipped with a video input. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to , and then press the MENU button. 2.Press the or to select [View] on the screen and press the Enter button. 3.Press the or to select and press the Enter button. 4.Each picture and video thumbnails is displayed once, in the order in which you took them. 5.After the slide show is completed, your camera will display the last image in playback mode. Note: If you want to run the slide show on a television, connect the video cable from the video-out port on the camera to the video-in port on the television. Ensure that the Video Out setting is correctly set to NTSC or PAL. (The TV system used in your country) 18 · Magnifying Pictures Use the Magnify feature to zoom in to different areas of the picture. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to . 2.Use and to select the picture you want to enlarge, and then press the MENU button. 3.Press the or to select [Zoom] on the screen and press the Enter button. 4.The frame (approximate location of the magnified area) appears on the LCD monitor. Use to select location of the magnified area and press the Enter button. 5.The picture is displayed at 2X magnification. Use to navigate to different parts of the picture. 6.Press the Enter button to again display the picture at the original size. Note: Videos cannot be enlarged. 19 10. Deleting a single image and Video Delete allows user to remove a current or all the stored images from the internal memory or SD card. · Deleting a Single image or Video 1.Turn on the camera. 2.The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3.Slide the Function switch to (Playback Function). 4.Use and to select the picture or video you want to delete, and then press the MENU button. 5.Press the or to select ...