User manual VIVITAR VIVICAM 4100

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. 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. 1 READ THIS FIRST 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. Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user's manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product. The product and accessories that come with your digital camera may be different from those described in this manual. This is 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, 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. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your digital camera. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual. For user manual updates, refer to our website or contact your dealer. 2 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera. This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of purchase. Do not use the camera in areas near water. This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near the shore. Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces. This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury. Keep the batteries out of the reach of children. Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately consult a physician. Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a motorcycle. This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident. WARNING: Handling the USB 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. 3 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or ­) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone's eyes. This might cause damage to the person's eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment. A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera. This might cause damage to the camera. Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places. This might cause fire or electric shock. Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use. The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns. Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets. This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-ventilated place. Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as inside a car. This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire. Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables. Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock. 4 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended. If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction. The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period of time. This is normal and not a malfunction. If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion. Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries. Always keep the terminals in a clean state. Never use manganese batteries. Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions. 5 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ............................................... 8 Overview ........................................................... 8 Package Contents ............................................ 9 Optional Accessories ........................................ 9 COMPONENTS GUIDE ................................... 10 Front View ......................................................... 10 Rear View .......................................................... 11 Control Panel .................................................... 12 LED Indicators .................................................. 13 Scene Modes .................................................... 14 LCD Monitor Information .................................. 15 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 4100 ............... 20 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) .. 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ........................................ 21 Setting the Date and Time ............................... 22 Choosing the Language ................................... 22 Attaching the Camera Strap ............................. 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS ......................................... 24 Turning the Power On ...................................... 24 Using the LCD Monitor ..................................... 25 Using the Normal Mode .................................... 26 Adjusting the Zoom ........................................... 27 Using the Flash ................................................. 28 Using the Self-Timer ......................................... 30 Using the Macro Mode ..................................... 31 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality ....... 32 SHOOTING-LETTING YOU SELECT SETTINGS........................................................34 Auto Mode ......................................................... 34 Sports Mode ...................................................... 35 Night Scene Mode ............................................ 36 Portrait Mode ..................................................... 37 Landscape Mode .............................................. 38 Backlight Mode ................................................. 39 MOVIE MODE..................................................40 IMAGE PLAYBACK ......................................... 41 Single Image Playback ..................................... 41 Magnifying Images ........................................... 42 Viewing Nine Images At A Time ....................... 43 Viewing Video Clips .......................................... 44 Automated Playback (Slide Show) .................. 44 Protecting Images ............................................. 45 DELETING IMAGES ........................................ 46 Deleting Images/Video Clips Singly ................ 46 Deleting All Images/Video Clips ...................... 47 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory .............................................................. 48 6 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER..............................................49 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (for Windows 98).............................................50 Step 2: Connecting ViviCam 4100 to Your Computer .................................................................................51 Step 3:Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips.........................................................................52 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION..................................53 INSTALLING PHOTO EXPLORER..........................53 INSTALLING PHOTO EXPRESS............................54 USER MANUAL........................................................55 INSTALLING ADOBE ACROBAT READER.............56 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS.......................................57 Capture Menu..........................................................57 Playback Menu.........................................................63 Video Menu..............................................................64 Setup Menu..............................................................65 CONNECTING YOUR VIVICAM 4100 TO OTHER DEVICES.................................................................67 VIVICAM 4100 SPECIFICATIONS............................68 7 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new stylish ViviCam 4100 delivers high quality, 2304 x 1728 resolution images using a 4.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 1.5" LTPS color image LCD monitor, 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. The internal (built-in) memory let you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card. However, you may wish to expand the memory capacity by using an external memory card. In addition to still images, you can record short videos by using the movie function. Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable. 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. 8 Package Contents Carefully unpack your ViviCam 4100 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 to your dealer. ViviCam 4100 Digital Camera User's Manual USB Cable Camera Strap Software CD-ROM Camera Pouch Optional Accessories 2 AA Batteries 9 COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 2 3 4 5 6 7 OPEN 1 8 1. Battery/SD card cover 2. Shutter button 3. Power switch 4. Self-timer indicator 5. Flash 6. Microphone 7. Lens 8. Macro switch 10 Rear View 8 9 10 11 1 2 OPE N 3 7 6 5 4 1. Strap eyelet 2. Up/Thumbnail button 3. Right/OSD On/Off button 4. Down/Flash/Delete button 5. Left/Self-timer button 6. Tripod socket 7. USB connector 8. LCD monitor 9. MENU button 10.MODE button 11.LED indicator 11 Control Panel 1 5 2 4 3 1. 2. 3. Arrow button (Up) Thumbnail button Arrow button (Right) OSD On/Off button OK button Digital zoom button 4. Arrow button (Down) Flash button Delete button 5. Arrow button (Left) Self-timer 12 LED Indicators Indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator LED indicator Self-timer indicator ---- Status None Solid green Blinking green Blinking green Solid green Solid green Blinking red ---- Description/Activity The camera is powering up The camera is powered and ready Charging the flash Image is being recorded to the memory card USB communication/transfer in progress The camera is ready to record images (or movies) The self-timer function is activated Button event Sound Yes *(1) No No No No Yes *(1) Yes *(Sec) Yes *(1) (1) The camera sounds one beep. (Sec) The self-timer sounds 10 beeps for 10 seconds, 5 beeps for 5 seconds. 13 Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation. Mode 1. [ A ] Auto mode Description Select this option to leave all the adjustments to the camera and take images casually. Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects. Select this option to take images of people against dark or nighttime background. 2. [ 3. [ ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode 4. [ ] Portrait mode Select this option to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Select this option to capture images of distant scenery or landscapes. Select this option to brighten subjects that are backlit and would come out dark if no flash was used. 5. [ ] Landscape mode 6. [ ] Backlight mode 14 LCD Monitor Information These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 1. Scene mode [ A ] Auto mode [ [ [ [ [ ] Sports mode ] Night Scene mode ] Portrait mode ] Landscape mode ] Backlight mode 7. ISO speed (no indication for Auto) Auto [ [ ISO 100 ISO 200 ] 100 ] 200 8. Sharpness [ H ] High [ ] Medium L 2. Image quality [ ] Fine [ [ ] Normal ] Economy [ 4. Remaining pictures 5. [ ] Card indicator ] Low 9. Color [ [ [ ] Full Color ] Black & White ] Sepia 3. Image size [ ] 2304X1728 [ [ [ ] 1600X1200 ]1280X960 ] 640X480 6. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ [ [ ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 10. Saturation [ ] High [ [ ] Medium ] Low 15 These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 11. Flash mode [ [ [ [ A A ] Fill flash (on) ] Flash off ] Automatic flash ] Red-eye reduction ] Self-timer mode ] Macro mode icon 14. White balance (no indication for auto white balance) Auto [ [ [ [ [ ] Daylight ] Cloudy ] Sunset ] Tungsten ] Fluorescent 12. [ 13. [ 15. EV compensation 16 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. [ ] Card indicator 3. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ [ [ 4. [ ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power ] Protect indicator 5. Index number of total number 17 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: REC 12:20 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Movie mode Recording indicator Video counter [ ] Card indicator Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ [ [ ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power 18 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 00:52 2 of 10 1. Playback mode 2. Battery level [ [ [ [ 3. [ ] Fully battery level ] Fairly consumed ] Nearly exhausted ] Virtually no battery power ] Card indicator 4. Index number of total number 5. Movie mode 6. Elapsed time 7. Elapsed playback indicator 19 PREPARING YOUR VIVICAM 4100 Installing the Batteries (Optional Accessory) You can use 2 AA size batteries (either Alkaline or Ni-MH) to power the camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or recording video clips. 1. Make sure your camera is off. 2. Slide the battery/SD card cover lock. 3. Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks (+ or -). 4. Close the battery/SD card cover. Note: Never use manganese batteries. Never use different types of batteries (together) or mix old and new batteries. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures may shorten the battery life and reduce the camera performance. Low temperature will influence Alkaline battery performance, Ni-MH rechargeable battery is recommended. 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. New batteries or batteries that have not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use. 20 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your ViviCam 4100 comes with 16MB of internal memory, allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using the SD memory card. Optional SD memory card provide removable, reusable storage for images and video clips. 1. Make sure your camera is off. 2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock. 3. Insert the SD memory card. If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation. 4. Close the SD card/battery cover. Note: To prevent valuable data from being accidentally deleted from an SD memory card you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK". To save, edit, or delete data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card. Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage. To remove an SD memory card 1. Make sure your camera is off. 2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock. 3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject. Note: Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards. 21 Setting the Date and 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 for a long period of time. 1. Enter the values of the year, month, day and the time by using / / / button. the To increase the value, press the button. button. To decrease the value, press the 2. Press the button after all fields are set. Choosing the Language Follow the steps below to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language. 1. Select a language that you prefer by using the 2. Press the button after all fields are set. / button. Note: The language setting will be retained even if the camera is turned off. 22 Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental slippage during the use, 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. OPEN 23 BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning the Power On 1. Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera on. 2. The camera sounds one beep when it is initiated. OPEN ON OFF Turning the Power Off Slide the POWER switch back to turn the camera off. 24 Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video clips or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera on. 2. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 3. Compose your image on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button. Note: In the Capture mode, by pressing [ ]display button will set OSD Off/ OSD On. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light. This is not a malfunction. 25 Using the Normal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject 1.1m to infinity. Select this mode for general shooting, including portraits and scenery. 1. Move the macro switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ position. 2. Compose your image. 3. Press the shutter button. Note: LCD monitor will display [A ] as indicating Normal mode. ] 26 Adjusting the Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixilated (grainier) the image will appear. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 2. Press the button to activate the zoom function. Digital zoom's range is from 1x to 2x to 4x. To exit the digital zoom, press the button again and return to the capture status. 3. Press the shutter button to capture a "zoomed" image. Note: You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2304 x 1728 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the resolution of 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels. When you play back a "digitally zoomed" image, the image size is available at the four sizes of resolution 2304 x 1728 pixels, 1600 x 1200 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixels). Digital zoom cannot be used in [ ] Movie mode. 27 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. If you change the flash mode, the camera will retain that setting even if the camera is turned off. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 2. Press the [ ] button located on the rear side of the camera repeatedly until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Compose your image and press the shutter button. The camera has four flash modes: Fill flash (on), Flash off, Automatic flash and Red-eye reduction. 28 The table below will help to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode [ ] Fill flash (on) Description 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 taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited, or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash. 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 taking images of people and animals in low-light conditions. [ ] Flash off [ A ] Automatic flash [ A ] Red-eye reduction Note: In [ In [ In [ ] Macro mode and [ ] Landscape mode, flash photography is not possible. ] Red-eye reduction. ] Flash off. ] Night Scene mode, flash photography will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the surrounding A brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ 29 Using the Self-Timer By using the [ ] self-timer you can join into the screen when taking group shots. According to your preferences you can take pictures with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). Self-timer duration can be set as 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as [10 s] [5 s] [Self-Timer Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically releases after 10 seconds or 5 seconds. The self-timer lamp starts blinking relatively slow for the first 7 seconds 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. Slide the POWER switch to turn the camera on. 3. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 4. Compose your image. 5. Press the [ ] self-timer button. The count down is displayed on the LCD monitor. 6. Press the shutter button. To cancel the self-timer photography at any time, press the disrupt the sequence. button to Note: In Capture mode, press the button will set self-timer ON. After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned to OFF. 30 Using the Macro Mode Use [ ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 0.6m to 1.1m. 1. Move the Macro switch located on the front side of the camera to the [ ] position. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Macro mode. 2. Compose your image. 3. Press the shutter button. To disable macro photography, slide the Macro switch back to the [ ] Normal mode. Note: In [ In [ ] Macro mode, EV compensation, Scene mode and ISO speed cannot be set. ] Macro mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. ] Normal position. After a macro shot is taken DO NOT FORGET to reset the lens to the [ 31 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images. Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes. Therefore, fewer images will take up more memory space. High resolution and 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 image resolution or quality settings perform the steps below: 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Size or Quality by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select your option by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. 32 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera's image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other than images, or when the recording is made while switching the picture quality/resolution. Resolution Quality Memory 16MB Internal (14MB available for image storage) 8MB SD Memory Card 16MB SD Memory Card 32MB SD Memory Card 64MB SD Memory Card 128MB SD 256MB SD 512MB SD Memory Memory Memory Card Card Card 2304 x 1728 14 22 29 6 10 13 14 21 28 22 33 44 88 132 176 14 22 29 30 45 61 48 72 96 193 289 386 30 46 61 63 95 127 99 149 198 397 596 794 62 93 125 129 194 259 202 304 405 811 1216 1622 126 189 252 262 393 524 409 614 819 1638 2457 3276 253 380 507 526 789 1053 822 1234 1645 3291 4937 6583 509 764 1019 1056 1586 2113 1650 2476 3301 6603 9904 13206 1600 x 1200 30 45 61 1280 x 960 47 71 95 640 x 480 191 287 383 * The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting con ditions and settings. 33 SHOOTING-LETTING YOU SELECT SETTINGS Auto Mode Using [ A ] Auto mode the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point the subject and then shoot. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Auto] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ A ] as Auto mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: Camera original status is set as [ A ] Auto mode. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 34 Sports Mode For dynamic action choose [ ] Sports mode. This feature also letting you to capture moving subjects continuously. (16 images can be taken continuously at 1.6 sec. to 2 sec.) 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Sports] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Sports mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: In [ In [ ] Sports mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Sports mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 35 Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by using [ ] 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 with lights from the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and let the both (people and the background) appear accordingly exposure. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Night Scene] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ 3. To exit, press the MENU button. ] as Night Scene mode icon. Note: In [ In [ ] Night Scene mode, Flash mode will automatically detect the ambient lighting. If the surrounding A brightness is low, the flash will fire to [ ] Red-eye reduction. ] Night Scene mode, ISO speed cannot be set. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 36 Portrait Mode Taking pictures by selecting [ ] Portrait mode helps you to construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly while indistinct background's details. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Portrait] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Portrait mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. A Note: In [ In [ ] Portrait mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Portrait mode, in a dark or night-time background, Flash mode defaults to [ A ] Red-eye reduction. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 37 Landscape Mode Taking images by choosing [ ] Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape pictures with the enhancement of image's color and saturation. [ ] Landscape mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 1.1m to infinity. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Landscape] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Landscape mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: In [ In [ ] Landscape mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Landscape mode, Flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 38 Backlight Mode Use [ ] Backlight mode when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the Capture menu and select Scene by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Backlight] by using the / button. Press the button to confirm the setting. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Backlight mode icon. 3. To exit, press the MENU button. Note: In [ In [ ] Backlight mode, Flash mode defaults to [ ] Backlight mode, ISO speed cannot be set. ] Fill flash (on). For other settings like Language, Power Off time or others choose Setup in Capture/Video/Playback menu. 39 MOVIE MODE Using [ ] Movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 256 X192 pixels. ] Movie mode. 1. Press the MODE button to enter the [ 00:00 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. Note: In [ In [ ] Movie mode, resolution/quality, self-timer cannot be set or activated. ] Movie mode, the flash mode is automatically set to [ ] Flash off. To set EV or White balance you may use the Video menu. 40 IMAGE PLAYBACK In [ ] Playback mode, you can view, magnify your images or play video clips back. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the images back one by one automatically. Single Image Playback Play back still images one at a time. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. 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. 2 of 10 Note: To exit [ ] Playback mode, press MODE button. If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card, [No Image] message will appear on the LCD monitor. During playback, the recorded image appears to be larger than the one on preview in capture mode. 41 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select your images by using the / button. 3. Enlarge the image by pressing the button. Pressing the button once magnifies the image to 2X. 4. Use the / / / button to select the area to enlarge. 5. To return to the regular display from 4X-enlarged status, press the button. Note: Each press of the button, the modes switch cyclically: 1X 2X 3X 4X 1X. 42 Viewing Nine Images At A Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2. Press the [ ] thumbnail button and nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor. (Assuming there are nine or more recorded images in the memory.) 3. Use the / // button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. 4. Press the button to display the selected image on the full screen. 00:12 05 of 09 43 Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1.Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2.Select the video clip that you want to view by using the / button. Automated Playback (Slide Show) 00:52 2 of 10 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 reviewing recorded images and for presentations. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select "Slide Show" by using / button then press the button to enter the sub-menu. 3. Set the playback interval by using the or button and press the button to confirm. The slide-show starts displaying your images on the LCD monitor, one by one, with the interval that you set. To stop the slide-show display, press the button. Note: To not set automated playback (slide show) you may press the MENU button to exit. You can adjust the slide-show display interval within the range of 1 sec. to 10 sec. The automated playback (slide show) defaults to 1 second interval. 44 Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent recorded images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. / button, and press the button. 2. Select Protect by using the 3. You can select to protect single image or all images at one time by / button , and press the button. using the Single: Protect one image at one time All: Protect all images at once 4. Select "Unlock" or "Lock" by using the / button. Unlock: Unlock the protected image. Lock: Protect the selected image or all images. 5. Press the button again to confirm the setting. 2 of 10 45 DELETING IMAGES Deleting Images/Video Clips Singly You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time by pressing the [ ] Playback mode. 1. Press continuously the MODE button to enter [ The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select unwanted images by using the / button, then press the [ ] delete button. 3. Continue the deletion if necessary. If all images are deleted, [No Image] will pop up. To exit the deletion, press again the MODE button again. ] delete button. Note: Please be aware of that deleted images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file. Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function. 46 Deleting All Images/Video Clips 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select Delete by using the / button, and press the button. 3. Select [All Images] by using the / button,then select [Execute] and button to confirm the deletion.To cancel the action, select press the [Cancel]. Note: Please be aware of that deleted images cannot be recovered. Exercise adequate caution before deleting a file. Protected images cannot be deleted with the delete function. If SD memory card is inserted; images and video clips recorded on the memory card will be deleted first. 47 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored images and data. 1. Press the MENU button to enter Setup in any mode. 2. Select [Format ] by using the / button. Press the button to enter the sub-menu. 3. If you want to format the SD memory card or the internal memory choose [Execute] by pressing / button, then press the button to confirm. To cancel the action, select [Cancel]. [No Image] pops up after the SD memory card or the internal memory is been formatted. Note: Be sure the SD memory card is properly inserted into the camera before formatting it. To format images or video clips recorded in the internal memory, be sure to remove your SD memory card first. For complete compatibility, be sure NOT to select FAT 32 as the file system when you format the SD card in your computer. Memory cards formatted in FAT 32 file system will not be recognized by this camera. 48 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. Before doing these things, you need to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips. To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow the steps bellow: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98/98SE users only). Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer. Step 3: Downloading images/video clips. System Requirements (Windows) Pentium 400 MHz processor or higher Windows ME/2000/XP 128MB 128MB hard disk space A CD-ROM Drive, An available USB port System Requirements (Macintosh) G3, G4 or G5 X 128MB 128MB hard disk space A CD-ROM Drive, An available USB port CPU OS Memory Free Space on Hard Disk Required Devices 49 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (for Windows 98) The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users should not install the USB driver. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click "Install USB Driver". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. 3. After the USB driver has been installed, restart your computer. 50