User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 3935

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. 1 E 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. E 2 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. SDTM is a trademark. PhotoSuite, PhotoVista are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. E READ THIS FIRST Please start by reading the important messages below first. 1. The bundled driver, software, design, specifications and user's manual that were packaged with the camera are subject to change without notice. 2. The accessories that come with the ViviCam 3935 may vary between regions. 3. For driver updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. 4. We are not liable whatsoever for any compensation arising from errors in descriptions in this user's manual. 3 WARNINGS Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, unusual odor or noise, becoming unusually hot to be touched, or if it is in any other abnormal state. 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, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact your dealer or authorized service facility for repairs.Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this is dangerous. Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or an AC power adapter.) (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Later on 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 any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or slopping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause damage. E 4 If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter.) (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter form the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Then contact to 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 expose the camera to moisture and avoid 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 or near water. Water in the camera 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 attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by our authorized service facility. Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an electrical shock. E 5 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. E 6 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. WARNING: Handling the USB and AV cables on this product may expose you to lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling. E 7 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................... 12 Overview .......................................................................................................... 12 E Package Contents ........................................................................................... 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3935 ................................................ 14 Front View ...................................................................................................... 14 Rear View ....................................................................................................... 15 Mode Dial ........................................................................................................ 16 LED Indicators ................................................................................................. 17 LCD Monitor Information .................................................................................. 18 GETTING STARTED .................................................................................. 21 Installing the Batteries .................................................................................... 21 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) .......................................... 22 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ......................................... 23 Attaching the Camera Strap ............................................................................. 24 8 Attaching the Lens Strap..............................................................................24 Choosing the OSD Language ........................................................................... 25 Setting the Date and the Time ......................................................................... 26 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality ........................................................ 27 CAPTURING IMAGES......................................................................................29 Basic Settings ................................................................................................. 29 Viewfinder ........................................................................................................... 29 LCD Monitor ........................................................................................................ 30 Zoom Functions ................................................................................................. 31 Self-Timer ........................................................................................................... 32 Flash ................................................................................................................... 33 E Photography Modes ........................................................................................ 35 Manual Mode ...................................................................................................... 36 Aperture Priority........................................................................................................37 Shutter Speed Priority...............................................................................................37 Automatic Mode .................................................................................................. Macro Mode ........................................................................................................ Portrait Mode ...................................................................................................... Landscape Mode ................................................................................................ 38 39 40 41 9 Night Scene Mode .............................................................................................. 42 Sports Mode ....................................................................................................... 43 PLAYBACK MODE ...................................................................................... 44 Viewing Images ............................................................................................... 45 Zoom Playback ............................................................................................... 46 Displaying Thumbnail Images .......................................................................... 47 Slide Show Display ......................................................................................... 48 Deleting Images/Video Clips ........................................................................... 49 Delete One Image/Video Clip at a Time ........................................................... 49 Delete All Images/Video Clips at Once ............................................................. 50 E Formatting an SD card or Internal Memory.....................................................51 Protecting Images/ Video Clips....................................................................52 MOVIE MODE ............................................................................................. 53 Recording Video Clips ..................................................................................... 53 Viewing Video Clips ........................................................................................ 54 TRANSFERRING IMAGES AND VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER ...... 55 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver on a Windows PC ......................................... 56 Installing the USB Driver on a Macintosh Computer.......................................56 10 Step 2: Connecting the ViviCam 3935 to Your Computer ................................. 57 Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips ........................................................ 58 For Computers Running Windows .................................................................... 58 For Computers Running Mac OS ....................................................................... 58 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE ....................................................................... 59 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA ........................................................................ 60 INSTALLING ACROBAT READER..................................................................61 USER'S MANUAL ON CD-ROM......................................................................62 MENU OPTIONS ......................................................................................... 63 Capture Menu .................................................................................................. 63 Playback Menu ............................................................................................... 70 Setup Menu .................................................................................................... 72 E CONNECTING THE VIVICAM 3935 TO OTHER DEVICES ......................... 75 VIVICAM 3935 SPECIFICATIONS ................................................................ 76 11 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new ViviCam 3935 delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixel CCD sensor. Using either the optical viewfinder or the color TFT image LCD display, 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. Secure Digital (SD) Memory Cards store images that you have captured. Even if the ViviCam 3935's power is turned OFF, the images saved on the SD Memory Card are not erased. SD Memory Card can be repeatedly read and written. In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function. Images you have captured can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win 98) 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. E 12 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 Camera Pouch Software CD-ROM Camera Strap Common (Optional) Accessories: SD Memory Card AC Power Adapter USB Cable Video Cable Lens Strap 2 x AA Alkaline Batteries E The accessories that come with your ViviCam 3750 may be different from those described in this manual 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. 13 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR VIVICAM 3935 Front View E 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 14 Mode dial/movie record button Shutter button Camera strap/ lens strap lug A/V OUT (Audio/Video Out) terminal USB port DC-in connector 7. Power switch 8. Flash 9. Viewfinder window 10. Lens 11. Self-timer LED 12. Microphone Rear View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Arrow button (Up) Flash button Arrow button (Right) Arrow button (Down) Self-timer button Arrow button (Left) OK OK button(Display On/Off) E 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Viewfinder LED indicator LCD monitor Delete button Tripod socket 6. T Optical Zoom (Telephoto) Digital zoom button W Optical Zoom (Wide) Thumbnail button 7. 8. 9. Playback button Menu button Battery/SD card cover 15 Mode Dial E 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 16 M A Mode Manual Mode Automatic Mode Macro Mode Portrait Mode Landscape Mode Night Scene Mode Sports Mode Setup Mode Movie Mode Description This manual mode lets you adjust additional image settings (Color, Saturation, Sharpness) Select this mode for "point-and-shoot" action. Select this mode to shoot a close-up of a subject. Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. This mode is used when the distance to the subject is greater than 6 feet. Select this mode to capture images of people against a dark or night-time background. Select this mode to capture fast-moving subjects. Select this mode to adjust the camera settings. Select this mode to record video (movie) clips. LED Indicators Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Description/Activity The ViviCam 3935 is powering up The ViviCam 3935 is powered and ready Camera error The flash is Charging Image is being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer in progress The ViviCam 3935 is ready to record images (or movies) Self-timer indicator Blinking red The self-timer function is activated ------Error message ------Valid button event (1) The camera sounds one beep. (3) The camera sounds three beeps. Status Solid red Solid green Blinking red Blinking red Blinking green Blinking green Solid green Sound No Yes *(1) Yes *(3) No No No Yes *(1) Yes *(1) Yes *(3) Yes *(1) E 17 LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images E 1. Scene mode [M] Manual mode [A] Automatic mode [ [ [ [ [ ]Macro mode ]Portrait mode ]Landscape mode ]Night Scene mode ]Sports mode 3. Image quality [ ] Fine [ [ ] Normal ] Economy 2. Image size (resolution) [ ]2560 x 1920 pixels [ ]1600 x 1200 pixels [ ]1280 x 960 pixels [ ]640 x 480 pixels 18 4. Saturation [ ] High [ ] Medium [ ] Low 5. Sharpness [ ] High [ ] Medium [ ] Low 6. White balance Automatic [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Sunset [ [ ] Tungsten ] Fluorescent 9. Color [ ] Full color [ ] Black & White ] Sepia [ 10. Card indicator 11. Remaining images 12. [ [ [ [ ] Adapter indicator Battery level ] Full battery power ] Medium battery power ] Virtually no battery power E 7. ISO Automatic 100 200 400 8. Flash mode [ ] Fill flash (on) [ ] Flash off [ ] Automatic flash [ ] Automatic with Red-eye reduction 13. EV compensation 19 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Recording indicator 3. Video counter 4. Battery level/ Adapter indicator 5. Card indicator. E These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 1. Reverse arrow 2. Card indicator 3. Forward arrow 4. Current image/ total number of images 5. Battery level/ Adapter indicator These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 1. Reverse arrow 2. Battery level/ Adapter indicator 3. Card indicator 4. Forward arrow 5. Current image/ total number of images 6. Movie mode 7. Recorded time 20 3 1 4 2 7 6 5 GETTING STARTED You can use 2 AA size batteries (Alkaline or Ni-MH), one CR-V3, or an AC power adapter (3.0V/ 2.5A) to power the ViviCam 3935. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips while an AC power adapter is useful when transferring images to your computer. Installing the Batteries 1. Make sure the camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover. 3. Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ and -). 4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover firmly. E If you won't be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent the leakage or corrosion. Never use manganese batteries. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance. 21 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the ports cover and connect one end of the AC power adapter to the jack labeled "DC IN". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. E 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. To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the AC power adapter as a power supply. 22 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The ViviCam 3935 comes with internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can expand the memory capacity by using an SD memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Slide the battery/SD memory card cover . 3. Insert an SD memory card. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the battery/SD card cover. To remove the SD memory card, make sure the camera is off. Open the battery/SD card cover. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. E To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write-protected 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. 23 Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidentally dropping your camera, always use the camera strap. Attach the camera strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured. E Attaching the Lens Strap To prevent losing your lens cap, always use the lens strap. Attach the lens strap as follows: 1. Pass the end of the lens strap through the strap eyelet on the lens cap. 2. Pass the end through the lens strap and pull. * Attach the end on the other side of the lens strap to the strap eyelet on the camera in the same way. To prevent the scratch and avoid dust or stains on the lens, be sure to put on the lens cap when the camera is not in use. 24 Choosing the OSD Language When you turn on the ViviCam 3935 for the first time, the language setting screen appears, prompting you to choose a language for displayed information and the LCD monitor. Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the / button. 2. Press the OK button to confirm. E The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. 25 Setting the Date and the Time The Date/Time 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 to set the correct date and time. You may skip this procedure by pressing Exit. 1. Enter the values of date and time by using / button. To increase a value, press the button. To decrease a value, press the button. 2. Press OK after all fields are set. E 26 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your image. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in the internal memory, or on an SD memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but take up more memory space. High resolution/quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in a report, or on a web page. To change the image resolution or image quality, perform the steps below: 1. Slide the POWER switch and power on the camera. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). button on the rear side of the camera. 3. Press the 4. Select Image size or Image quality by using the / button. 5. Press / to set the image size or image quality you prefer. 6. Press OK button to confirm. E 27 The table below shows the approximate number of shots that you can capture at each setting based on internal memory or an 8MB/16MB/32MB/128MB/256MB SD memory card. E The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings. 28 CAPTURING IMAGES Basic Settings Your ViviCam 3935 is equipped with both an optical viewfinder and a full color TFT LCD display to compose images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will conserve battery power. If your batteries are low, it is recommended to compose images using the optical viewfinder. The LCD monitor can help you accurately compose images and examine all the details, but using it will also consume more battery power. However, always use the LCD monitor for MACRO shots to avoid parallax effects. E Viewfinder Using the viewfinder helps you to compose images and frame the subject. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Compose your image in the viewfinder. 4. Press the shutter button. The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is processing a captured image. 29 LCD Monitor The LCD monitor can help you to compose an image while capturing images, to replay recorded images/video clips, or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor vary according to the current settings. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Compose your shot in the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button. The LED indicator blinks green while the camera is processing a captured image. E In Capture mode, each press of the OK button switches the display state as LCD On/ Non-Information Display/ LCD Off. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. Using the LCD monitor for an extended period of time will decrease the number of images you can capture. To conserve battery power and increase the number of shots you can capture, it is recommended to turn the LCD monitor off and use the viewfinder instead. Always use the LCD monitor for MACRO shots. In [ ] Movie mode,the LCD monitor cannot be turned off. 30 Zoom Functions The optical zoom lens moves during zoom photography. Zoom photography allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the digital zoom, images can be brought even closer by pressing the (T) telephoto button. Objects may be made to appear smaller and farther away by pressing the (W) wide-angle button. To capture a digitally zoomed image, perform the following steps: 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Press T button to activate the zoom function. Digital zoom's range is from 1.25x to 4x (within 11 stages: 1.25x, 1.5x, 1.67x, 1.75x, 2x, 2.25x, 2.5x, 3x, 3.33x, 3.5x and 4x). To exit the digital zoom, press continuously the W button and return to the optical zoom status. 4. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. E Digital zoom can only be functioned with the maximum image size (resolution) of 2560 x 1920 pixels. Digital zoom is not available with other image size (resolution). In Capture mode, the zoom control is always active to zoom the lens between wide-angle and telephoto shots. Digital zoom cannot be used in [ ] Movie mode. 31 Self-Timer By using the self-timer you can join into the scene when capturing group shots. You can capture images with the self-timer in any shooting mode (Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). The self-timer duration can be adjusted as 10 seconds or 5 seconds. The mode appears cyclically as [10 s]->[5 s]->[Display Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 or 5 seconds. When the self-timer is set as 10 seconds or 5 seconds, the self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 or the first 2 seconds and then blinking rapidly for the last 3 seconds. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 3. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 4. Compose the image. 5. Press the button. The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor. 6. Press the shutter button. To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the self-timer button to disrupt the sequence. In Capture mode, pressing the button will set self-timer ON. After a self-timed shot is captured, the self-timer mode is turned OFF. In self-timer mode, rotating the mode dial will change into Capture mode. In self-timer mode, pressing [ ] or[ ] will change into Capture mode. E 32 Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can capture an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Set the mode dial base on the desired scenery (Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene or Sports). 3. Press the button located on the rear side of the camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose the image and press the shutter button. E The ViviCam 3935 has four flash modes: Automatic Flash (default), Automatic with Red-Eye Reduction, Fill Flash (on), and Flash Off. The modes appear cyclically when you press the button on the rear side of the camera. 33 The table below will help to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Modes ] Automatic Flash ] Automatic with Red-Eye Reduction [ [ E [ ] Fill Flash (on) [ ] Flash Off The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions. Select this mode for general photography. The flash emits a precursor-flash before the main flash fires. This causes the pupil in the human eye to constrict, reducing the red-eye phenomenon. Select this mode when capturing images of people and animals in low-light conditions. The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting ) and deep shadows. The flash will not fire. Select this mode when capturing images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash. In [ In [ ] Macro mode, the flash is disabled. ] Night Scene mode, flash photography is set to Fill Flash (on). 34 Photography Modes Your ViviCam 3935 offers you choices of seven "scenes modes", which include Manual, Automatic, Macro, Portrait, Landscape, Night Scene and Sports modes. In these modes, your camera is optimized for the selected subject-type, sparing you the burden of making individual settings and adjustments, one-by-one. E Scene Modes [ M ] Manual Mode [ A ] Automatic Mode [ ] Macro Mode [ [ ] Portrait Mode ] Landscape Mode This mode is used to precisely adjust the camera settings and controls. This mode is used for complete automatic camera operation. This mode is used to shoot a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. This mode is used to make the main subject stand out precisely while the background details are out-of-focus. This mode is used to enhance color, saturation shown in sky-scapes, mountains, forests and other landscape scenery, or to capture portraits that feature a landmark in the background. This mode is used to capture subjects against a dusk or night-time background. This mode is used to capture fast moving subjects. [ [ ] Night Scene Mode ] Sports Mode In Capture mode, pressing the OK button changes the LCD display state as LCD On/ Non-Information Display/ LCD Off. 35 Manual Mode You can capture images with precise control by manually adjusting conditions such as image size, image quality, EV compensation, white balance, ISO speed, color, saturation, and sharpness. For more information, refer to the following section of this manual. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [M]. 3. Press the Menu button. 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, ISO, Color, Saturation, and Sharpness you may press / button or press / button and then the OK button to enter the sub-menu and choose the setting with you preference. After the settings are all set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the image. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down to capture the image. E 36 Aperture Priority In [M] Manual mode, you can manually set the aperture priority and shutter speed to achieve a particular effect. In [M] Manual mode, images can be captured with the priority given to the aperture setting. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. In [M] Manual mode, press button to adjust the aperture. E The apeture range is from F2.8/F3.2/F3.6/F.4.0/F4.5/F.5.0/F5.6/F6.3/F7.1 to F8.0. Shutter Speed Priority In [M] Manual mode, images can be captured with the priority given to the shutter speed. The aperture is automatically set according to the shutter speed. If you set a fast shutter speed, you can capture images of moving subjects that look they are still. If you set a slow shutter speed, you can capture images that make you feel as if the subject is rushing by. In [M] Manual mode, press button to adjust shutter speed. The shutter speed choices are from 1/5, 1/8, 1/15, 1/30, 1/60, 1/125, 1/250, 1/500,1/1000 to 1/2000. 37 Automatic Mode In this mode the camera adjusts the majority of the settings. Simply point the camera at the subject and then shoot. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ A ]. Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance and ISO you may press / button or press / button and then the OK button to enter the sub-menu and choose the setting with you preference. After the settings are all set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the image. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down to capture the image. E In [A] Automatic mode, Color, Saturation, and Sharpness cannot be adjusted manually. 38 Macro Mode Use macro mode to capture a close-up of a subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range of focus is 8 to 24 inches in macro mode. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ]. Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or press / button and then the OK button to enter the submenu and choose the setting with you preference. After the settings are all set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the image. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down to capture the image E When shooting a close-up in [ ] Macro mode, use the image LCD monitor to compose your shot, avoiding the off-center parallax phenomenon. After a macro shot is captured DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the normal status. In [ In [ ] Macro mode, the flash is disabled. ] Macro mode, ISO speed cannot be adjusted. 39 Portrait Mode The [ ] Portrait mode helps you to compose portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly against indistinct background's details. The effective range of focus is three feet or greater. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. ]. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or / button and then the OK button to enter the press sub-menu and choose the setting with you preference. After the settings are all set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the image. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down to capture the image. E In [ In [ ]Portrait mode, ISO speed settings cannot be adjusted. ]Portrait mode, in a dusk or night-time background, the Flash mode is set to automatic with Red-Eye Reduction. 40 Landscape Mode The [ ] Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape images by ] Landscape mode is used when the enhancing the image's color and saturation. The [ distance to the subject is 6 feet or greater. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. ]. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ 3. Press the Menu button. 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or press / button and then the OK button to enter the submenu and choose the setting with you preference. After the settings are all set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the image. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down to capture the image. E In [ ] Landscape mode, ISO speed cannot be set and Flash is disabled (Off). 41 Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by using the [ ] Night Scene mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated by the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and let both (people and the background) appear properly exposed. E 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ] . 3. Press the Menu button. 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance, Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or press / button and then the OK button to enter the submenu and choose the setting with you preference. After the settings are all set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the image. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down to capture the image. In [ In [ ] Night Scene mode, Flash mode defaults to [ ](automatically set to flash on). ] Night Scene mode, ISO speed cannot be adjusted. 42 Sports Mode [ ] Sports mode helps you to capture fast-moving objects. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Rotate the mode dial to [ ]. Menu button. 3. Press the 4. To set Image size, Image quality, EV, White balance,Color, Saturation and Sharpness you may press / button or press / button and then the OK button to enter the sub-menu and choose the setting with you preference. After the settings are all set, press the OK button to confirm. 5. Compose the image. 6. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image, then press it fully down to capture the image. E In [ ] Sports mode, ISO speed cannot be adjusted. 43 PLAYBACK MODE In Playback mode, you can view, magnify, delete, protect images, play video clips, or run a slide show. Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display, allowing you to quickly scan for the image you want. You can also change the size (resolution) or quality of images which is handy when you utilize an image as a mail attachment, for example. E In Playback mode, pressing the Playback button or rotating the mode dial will change into Capture mode. In Playback mode, pressing the shutter button will change into Capture mode and automatically capture the current image. 44 Viewing Images You may view your recorded images on the LCD display by pressing the 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. button, then press the menu button and the playback 2. Press the menu displays on the screen. / 3. View and select your recorded images by using the button. To view the previous image, press the button. To view the next image, press the button. When playing back images you may also display image information. Press the OK button, and detailed image information is displayed. The recorded time appears on the LCD for movie clips. button. E If there are no images in memory (or memory card), "No Image" will appear on the LCD monitor. You can also view your images on a TV. Connect one end of the video cable to the video out jack of the camera and button and then turn on TV and camera. connect the other end to the video input of your input of your TV. Press the 45 Zoom Playback While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. E 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button. 3. View and select your recorded images by using the / button. 4. To zoom an image press the [T] button. Digital zoom in the playback mode can be up to 6x. 5. To return to the regular display press the [W] button. 46 Displaying Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view up to nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button and then the button. Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor (assuming there are nine or more recorded images in memory). To view a full-size image select an image using the / / / Button and press the telephoto [T] or OK button. E While displaying thumbnail images, pressing the While displaying thumbnail images, pressing the to capture the next shot. delete button will delete the currently selected image. playback button will switch the camera to Capture mode, ready 47 Slide Show Display The slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show. This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and video clips for presentations. E 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. Playback button. 2. Press the Menu button and select Slide show by 3. Then press the using / button. 4. Press the OK button and to set the playback interval by using / button. 5. And then press the OK button again to confirm as your preference. The slide show starts, displaying your images on the LCD monitor. To stop the slide show display, press the OK button or rotate the mode dial. You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 1 to 10 seconds. The slide show display defaults to 1 second interval. 48 Deleting Images/Video Clips To delete one image or video clip at a time, use the button on the rear side of the camera. To delete all images or video clips at once, use the delete function in Playback menu. Delete One Image/Video Clip at a Time 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. button on the rear side of the camera to see 2. Press the captured images and video clips. 3. Select the unwanted image/video clip by using the / button and then press the button. 4. Continue the deletion if necessary. If all images are deleted, [No Image] will be displayed. 5. To exit this screen, rotate the mode dial. E 49 Delete All Images/Video Clips at Once 1. Turn the camera on by sliding the POWER switch. 2. Press the button on the rear side of the camera to see captured images and video clips. button. 3. Then press the 4. Select Delete by using the / button. 5. Press the OK button and then select [All images on card] by using the / button. 6. Press the OK button again to confirm. After that, [No Image] is displayed. To exit the screen, press the playback button, menu button, or rotate the mode dial. The camera is ready to capture the next image or video clip. E The OSD message for deleting all images or video clips will display as either "All Images on Card" or "All Images on Memory" depends upon whether a memory card is present, or not. To delete images or video clips stored in internal memory follow these steps without an SD memory card in-place. 50