4.0 Megapixel Digital Camera User manual Preface About this manual This user manual has been designed to assist you to use the digital camera and take full advantage of its features. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright © Copyright 2004 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Safety Information · · Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction or if the camera is accidentally broken open, forward the product to an authorized service center for inspection. Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD Screen break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic equipment near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. The camera uses only AA alkaline or NiMH rechargeable batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly. Remove the batteries (and the memory card) from the camera if you are going to store the camera for extended periods. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing batteries. Insert batteries correctly. Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Do not immerse batteries in or expose to water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in the battery such as discoloration, deformation, or leakage. Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash close to anyone's eyes. This can cause temporary damage to eyesight. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants - keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants' eyes. WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may exposure you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. · · · · Table of Contents Chapter 1 ­ Introduction _____________________________________________ 3 Package contents ............................................................................................. 4 Camera overview.............................................................................................. 5 Front view ............................................................................................. 5 Back view ............................................................................................. 6 Right view ............................................................................................. 7 Left View............................................................................................... 8 Using the LCD display ......................................................................................... 8 Switching the LCD on / off ........................................................................ 8 LCD icons.............................................................................................. 8 Chapter 2 ­ Getting started __________________________________________ 11 Attaching the hand strap ...................................................................................11 Inserting batteries .............................................................................................11 Inserting an SD/MMC card..................................................................................12 Turning the camera on / off ................................................................................13 Setting the date and time...................................................................................14 Setting the language.........................................................................................14 Installing the software ........................................................................................14 Chapter 3 ­ Taking still images or movie clips ___________________________ 16 Selecting the camera mode ...............................................................................16 Taking photographs ..........................................................................................16 Adjusting camera settings using the camera keys ....................................................16 Using the digital zoom.............................................................................17 Using the flash .......................................................................................17 Setting the resolution ..............................................................................17 Using the self-timer .................................................................................18 Using preset scene modes .......................................................................18 Adjusting camera settings using the menu .............................................................18 White balance ......................................................................................18 EV compensation ..................................................................................19 Special effect .......................................................................................20 Recording movie clips .......................................................................................20 Chapter 4 ­ Reviewing photos or movie clips ___________________________ 21 Reviewing photos / movie clips ............................................................................21 Full screen review...................................................................................21 Magnifying still images ............................................................................21 Adding / deleting a voice memo ..............................................................21 Thumbnail review...................................................................................22 Playing back movie clips .........................................................................22 Deleting photos or movie clips .............................................................................23 Locking photos or movie clips..............................................................................23 Viewing a slide show .........................................................................................24 Transferring photos or movie clips to an SD/MMC card..............................................24 Chapter 5 ­ Connecting to a PC or TV _________________________________ 25 Transferring files to a computer ............................................................................25 Viewing photos or movie clips on a TV...................................................................26 Selecting the TV setting ...........................................................................26 Appendix A ­ Error messages ________________________________________ 27 Appendix B ­ Troubleshooting________________________________________ 28 1 Appendix C ­ Hardware specifications ________________________________ 29 Appendix D ­ FCC Statement ________________________________________ 30 2 Chapter 1 ­ Introduction Congratulations on purchasing your 4 megapixel digital camera. Its sleek and trendy design along with various useful features and ease of use make the camera a very convenient tool in point-and-shoot photography. The camera provides high resolution and excellent quality along with a 4X digital zoom feature. You can capture still images as well as movie clips and also record voice memos for your digital photos. The LCD display provides an easy way to preview as well as review your images or movie clips. The camera supports flash control, preset scene modes, and self-timer mode to enable you to click pictures in all types of environments. This chapter describes the features and components of the camera, and provides instructions on getting started to capture pictures or movie clips. Features · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · · Powerful digital zoom (4x) 4.1 megapixel high resolution CCD Up to 2272 x 1704 image resolution Video (MPEG movie) capture resolution of 320x240, 15 fps Optical fixed focus lens Flash modes: Auto / On / Off / Red-eye reduction Preset scene modes: Auto / Night-shoot / Sport / Backlit Self-timer mode Full screen or thumbnail review modes 1.5-inch LCD color display USB 2.0 interface Built-in 16 MB flash memory Extra memory provided by SD/MMC card slot Built-in microphone and speaker Dedicated video button to record movie clips Stylish design with internal power control using sliding door switch Power-on music 3 Digital Camera User Manual Package contents Your digital camera package contains the following components. Check to make sure all items are included. If any of the items is missing or appears damaged, contact an authorized service center for assistance. 1. Quick start guide 2. Warranty card 3. Hand strap 4. Two (2) AA alkaline batteries (Included for testing only, NiMH rechargeable batteries are recommended for normal use) 5. Installation CD-ROM 6. Digital camera 7. Audio / Video (AV) cable 8. USB cable 4 Camera overview Camera overview The various views of the digital camera are shown on the following pages. Take a moment to review these illustrations and become familiar with the terms used in this manual. Front view 1. Shutter button: Press this button to capture still images. 2. Photo sensor: The light sensor detects the amount of surrounding light and adjusts the automatic flash setting accordingly. 3. Self-timer LED (red): This LED indicates self-timer mode and blinks when you take pictures using the self-timer. 4. Video button: Press this button to record movie clips. 5. Built-in flash: Use the flash to take pictures in low light conditions and to remove unwanted shadows in bright conditions. 6. Viewfinder: Use the viewfinder to frame your shot instead of the LCD screen and conserve power. 7. Microphone: Use the built-in microphone to record sound for movie clips and voice memos. 8. Speaker: The built-in speaker enables you to listen to audio while playing back voice memos or movie clips. 9. AV OUT and USB port cover: The cover houses the AV OUT and USB ports. 10. Lens and internal lens cover: The lens focuses the light onto the digital image capturing circuitry. For the best picture quality, care should be taken to ensure it remains free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches. The internal lens cover protects the lens from dust or damage, and can be closed by the sliding door power switch. 11. Tripod connector: Use the tripod connector to fix the camera to a tripod. This optional accessory is used to hold the camera still. It is especially useful for taking low light night images. 5 Digital Camera User Manual 12. Sliding door power switch: Slide this switch to turn the digital camera on or off. This switch also controls the internal lens cover. Back view 1. Viewfinder: Use the viewfinder to frame your shot instead of the LCD screen and conserve power. 2. Power LED (green): Indicates the power status of the camera. This LED blinks when the camera performs a self-check at startup, or while saving images / movie clips on the internal memory or SD/MMC card. Once the camera is on, the power LED is always on. 3. Video button: Press this button to record movie clips. 4. Zoom out / thumbnail button: Use the zoom out button to zoom out on your subject while in capture mode. In playback mode, use this button to zoom out and switch between thumbnail review and full-screen modes. 5. Shutter button: Press this button to capture still images. 6. Zoom in button: Use the zoom in button to zoom in on your subject while in capture mode. In playback mode, use this button to zoom in on a photo and magnify its details. 7. Hand strap eyelet: Holds the hand strap of the camera for easy carrying. 8. Battery / Memory card compartment: The cover opens to allow access to the battery chamber as well as the memory card slot. The battery chamber accommodates two AA NiMH rechargeable or alkaline batteries. The memory card slot holds a SD or MMC Card to store images. 9. Mode button: Use the mode button to switch between capture and playback modes. 10. MENU button: Use the MENU button to enter the setup menu. 6 Camera overview 11. Five-way button: The five-way button functions as a navigation tool to move through images, movie clips, or menu items. The button also provides additional functionality of starting playback, setting the flash, self-timer, image resolution, and deleting files as shown in the table below: Button / / / / OK Function ...