CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION 4 5 Package Contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 5 6 7 8 Front View Rear View Mode Dial LCD Monitor Information 10 PREPARING THE CAMERA 10 Installing the Batteries 11 Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) 12 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) 13 GETTING STARTED 13 13 14 15 16 Turning the Power On/Off Choosing the Screen Language Setting the Date and Time Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory Using the LCD Monitor 17 PHOTOGRAPHY
9 PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS 29 29 30 30 31 Viewing Images Magnifying Images Thumbnail Display Slideshow Display Resizing an Image 32 VIDEO MODE 32 Recording Video Clips 33 Playing Back Video Clips 34 PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES 34 35 36 37 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV Deleting Images/Video Clips Protecting Images/Video Clips Setting the DPOF 39 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER 40 Step 1: Install the USB driver 40 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your c
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera! Equipped with a 6.20 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2848 x 2136 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: 6.20 Megapixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 6.20 megapixels for good quality of images. Auto flash An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whether the flash should be used. 2.
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. Common Product Components: Digital camera User’s manual USB cable Warranty card Common (Optional) Accessories: SD memory card Battery charger AC power adapter Software CD-ROM Camera pouch Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 5 1 6 8 2 3 7 9 10 4 1. Shutter button 6. Mode dial 2. Flash 7. Self-timer LED 3. Microphone 8. Viewfinder window 4. Lens 9. PC (USB) / AV OUT terminal 5. Power button 10.
Rear View 1 2 4 3 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 16 15 1. Viewfinder 14 9. X Self-timer button 2. Diopter adjustment dial 3. Viewfinder LED 4. 10. T compensation button Zoom out (wide-angle) 5. Arrow button (Down) Exposure Zoom in (telephoto) button button Arrow button (Right) 11. Delete button Display button Playback button 6. Strap holder 12. OK button 7. S Arrow button (Up) 13. MENU Menu button Macro button 14. Battery / SD card cover Arrow button (Left) 15.
Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. 9 1 8 2 3 7 4 6 5 1. 2. P 3. Mode Power button Program Auto 4. 5. Video SET-UP Setup 6. M Manual 7. Tv Shutter speed priority 8. Av Aperture priority 9. SCN SCENE Description Press to turn on/off the power. Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set automatically. Select this mode to adjust point-andshoot action.
LCD Monitor Information Camera Mode 1 P 2 3 4 5 2M 8 SD 6 7 14 13 8 12 X1 1.6x 11 1. Mode indication [P] Program Mode [A] Auto Mode [ ] Video Mode [M] Manual Mode [ Av ] Aperture priority Mode [ Tv ] Shutter speed priority [ ] Scene Mode (Night scene) 2. Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Economy 3. Image size [ ] 2848 x 2136 [ ] 2272 x 1704 [ ] 1600 x 1200 [ ] 640 x 480 4. Possible number of shots 5.
Video Mode 2 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 1 Video mode Recordable movie time available SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Focus area 3 00:33 SD 4 SD 3 5 Image Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 2 Playback mode 1 SD memory card indicator (if present) Battery power indicator Playback information 4 100-0001 Size EV. 01. 04. ’04 2848X2136 +1.7 05:22 1 Video Playback 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries to power the camera. Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the batteries. 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery cover. 3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration. 4. Close the battery cover.
Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for a long time or connect the camera to a PC. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off. 2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to the camera jack labeled "DC IN 3.0V". 3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet. 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.
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) The digital camera comes with 12MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files. 1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card. 2. Open the SD card cover. 3.
GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the button until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the button again. Choosing the Screen Language When the camera is turned on for the first time, a language-selection screen will be displayed in the monitor. Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SET-UP and turn your camera on by pressing the button. The [Set-up1] menu is displayed. 2. Use T to select [Language], then press the button.
Setting the Date and Time Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SET-UP and turn your Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up1 camera on by pressing the button. Format J The [Set-up1] menu is displayed. Louder Beeper 2. Use T to select [Date & Time], then press the y/m/d Date & Time Y/M/D button. Language English J You may press W or X to switch the date Set : 3/4 types. 3. Press W or X to select Year, Month, Day and Date & Time Time fields.
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Rotate the mode dial to SET-UP and turn button. your camera on by pressing the The [Set-up1] menu is displayed. 2. Use T to select [Format], then press the button. 3. Use S or T to select [Yes], then press the button to confirm.
Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2.0" LTPS TFT-LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers displayed on the monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P, Av, Tv, M, SCN or . 2. Press the button to turn on the power. 3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter button. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light.
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images - The Basics 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P, Av, Tv, M or SCN and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down half way to focus the image. When you press the shutter button down half way, the camera’s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image and exposure. 4. Press the shutter button the rest of the way down to capture the image.
Setting Image Resolution and Quality As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card. Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images’ file size to be larger.
Using the Zoom Function This camera is equipped with 3x optical zoom. The lens moves during the optical zoom photography, allowing you to capture telephoto and wide-angle shots. By using the optical zoom function; images appear closer by pressing the button, or smaller away by pressing the button. Moreover, you can further enlarge the subjects with 4x digital zoom by pressing continuously the button. It is activated after your camera reaches its maximum optical zoom factor (3x).
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 desired flash mode to suit your circumstances. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P, Av, Tv, M or SCN. 2. Press the button to turn on the power. 3. Toggle W / until your desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor. 4. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.
Using the Self-Timer The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface. 1. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. 2. Rotate the mode dial to , P, Av, Tv, M or SCN. 3. Press the button to turn on the power. until your desired self-timer mode 4. Toggle X / appears on the LCD monitor. 10+2 [ No Indication] 5.
Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from –2.0EV to +2.0EV. 1. 2. 3. 4. Rotate the mode dial to P, Av, Tv, M or SCN. button to turn on the power. Press the Press the button.
USING THE MODE DIAL Auto Mode [ ] (Auto) mode is the simplest way which allows you to take still pictures without having to set special functions or manual adjustments. The camera sets the optimal focusing and exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Compose your subject within the focus frame. 3. Press the shutter button down halfway to focus the image.
Aperture Priority Mode [ Av ] In this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. The aperture will affect the depth-of-field of the picture. If you set a large aperture (lower F value), you can capture portrait images with an out-of-focus background.
Scene Mode [ SCN ] You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 4 available modes in this scene mode. [ ] Night scene: This mode allows you to take photographs of people against a dusk or night-time background. [ ] Landscape: This mode allows you to take photographs of distant scenery or landscapes. [ ] Portrait: Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. [ ] Sports: This mode allows you to shoot fast moving objects. 1.
ADVANCED SHOOTING Burst This mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter button is pressed. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P , SCN , Tv , Av or M and turn your camera on by pressing the button. In (Auto) Mode, press the MENU button to access in menu directly. 2. Press the MENU button, then use X to select the [Mode2] menu. 3. Use T to select [Capture Mode], then press the button. 4. Use S or T to select [Burst], then press the button. 5.
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) In this mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter button once. AEB settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , P , SCN , Tv , Av or M and turn your camera on by pressing the button. In (Auto) Mode, press the MENU button to access in menu directly. 2. Press the MENU button, then use X to select the [Mode2] menu. 3.
Selecting the Metering Mode You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. 1. Rotate the mode dial to P, SCN, Tv, Av or M and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the MENU button, then use X to select the [Mode2] menu. 3. Use T to select [Metering], then press the button. 4. Use S or T to select the desired metering mode, then press the button.
PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images you have just captured at a time. 1. Press the button to turn on the camera. 2. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 3. Use W or X to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press W. To view the next image, press X. SD 100-0001 2848X2136 +1.7 Size EV. 01. 04. ’04 05:22 1 The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time.
Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the button once. Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously. For recorded video clips, the video mode icon will be displayed. 3. Use S / T / W / X to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size. 4.
Resizing an Image You can change the image size of a captured image to one of the following sizes: 2848 x 2136 pixel, 2272 x 1704 pixel, 1600 x 1200 pixel and 640 x 480 pixel. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In (Playback) mode, use W or X to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press W. To view the next image, press X. 3. Press the MENU button, then use X to select the [Playback2] menu. 4.
VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the shutter button to start recording. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. 00:49 SD [ ] The zoom function of optical zoom (3x) can be activated before you start to record video clips. Pressing the button switches the LCD monitor display mode.
Playing Back Video Clips You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback. (Playback) button. 1. Press the 2. Use W or X to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed. To view the previous image, press W. To view the next image, press X. 3. Press the button to start playing back the video clips. To pause or resume video playback, press the button again. SD 100-0001 Size EV. 01. 04. ’04 320X240 0.
PLAYBACK MODE – ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV You can also playback your images on a TV screen. Before connecting to any device, make sure to select NTSC/PAL system to match the video output system of the video equipment you are going to connect to the digital camera, then turn all connected devices off. 1. Connect one end of the A/V cable to the A/V terminal of the digital camera. 2. Connect the other end to the A/V input socket of the TV set. 3.
Deleting Images/Video Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card. Please note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. , P, Av, Tv, M, 1. Rotate the mode dial to SCN or and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press the The last the LCD 3. Use W or X to delete. button. recorded image appears on monitor.
Protecting Images/Video Clips Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. In (Playback) mode, use W or X to select the desired images. To view the previous image, press the W button. To view the next image, press the X button. 3. Press the MENU button, then toggle X to select the [Playback1] menu. 4. Use T to select [Protect] and press the button. 5.
Setting the DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/cardcompatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified. To configure print settings for a single image / all images.
Step Figure Procedure SD Press the MENU button to return to the image playback mode. * The 5 is marked on the displayed image. mark, go back to step 3 to select To unmark the [Reset All] with S or T. DPOF One Image All Images Reset All Return : T Set : Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first. The print icon will appear on the monitor indicating images selected for printing.
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER After using USB cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver onto your computer first. Note that before you begin to install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.
Step 1: Install the USB driver Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP users need 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. Installation on MAC OS 9.0” For Mac OS 9.
Step 3: Download images or video clips When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “Removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive. Windows Open the “removable disk” and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s).
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing NTI Photo Suite PC users will find that NTI Photo Suite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With NTI Photo Suite, you can retouch, compose, and organize your images. It includes a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and explore this amazing program. To install NTI Photo Suite: 1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2.
USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below: Microphone Sound card Speakers or headphones Network or Internet connection Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital camera. This mode is not supported for Mac.
Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to SET-UP and turn your camera on by pressing the button. 2. Press X to select the [Set-up2] menu, then use T to select [USB Mode]. Press the button. 3. Use T to select [PC CAM.], then press the button. 4. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 5. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod. USB Mode PC PictBridge PC CAM.
MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Mode1 Auto Image Size Q Quality Q Capture Mode Mode2 X1 Exit :MENU MENU 1 / 3 Mode1 Mode2 Mode3 Mode1 Metering Mode2 Mode3 Color Quality Capture Mode Sharpness Medium W.
In P, SCN, Tv, Av or M Mode Mode1 Item Functional Description Image Size (Auto) Mode” Refer to “Camera Menu - In in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. Quality Refer to “Camera Menu - In (Auto) Mode” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. Q W. Balance WB ISO ISO Sets the white balance photographing under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.
Mode2 Item Metering Functional Description Refer to section in this manual titled “Selecting the Metering Mode” for further details. Capture Mode Refer to “Camera Menu - In LIST OF MENU OPTIONS. Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting. * On / Off Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot.
Mode3 Item Color Sharpness Saturation Date Imprint DATE EN-48 Functional Description Sets the color of the image that will be captured. * Full Color * Black & White * Sepia Sets the level of image sharpness. * Low * Medium * High To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your preference. Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color. This is called “Saturation”.
Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. Video R G B Color Digital Zoom Set : 1. 2. 3. 4. On Exit :MENU 1 / 2 Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on. Press the MENU button. Press S or T to select the desired setting, then press the To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. button. Item Functional Description Color Refer to “Camera Menu-In P, Av, Tv, M or SCN Mode” of MENU OPTIONS.
Playback Menu In the (Playback) menu, set which settings are to be used for playback. Playback1 SLIDE SHOW Playback2 Slide Show Playback1 R Protect Quality Change DPOF DPOF COPY Exit :MENU MENU 1 / 3 Set : Playback2 Resize Copy To Card Set : Exit :MENU 1 / 3 1. Press the (Playback) button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor. 2. Press the MENU button, then use W or X to select [Playback1] or [Playback2] menu. 3. Use S or T to select the desired setting and press the button.
[Playback2] settings Item Resize R Functional Description Changes the size of a recorded image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to the smaller size is available. * 2848x2136 * 2272x1704 * 1600x1200 * 640x480 Quality Change Change the quality (compression rate) of a recoded image. Compresses images down to half of their size or more, overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to the lower quality level is available.
Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera. Set-up1 Set-up2 Set-up3 Set-up1 Format Y/M/D Beeper Louder Date & Time y/m/d Language Set : Set-up2 USB Mode NTSC PAL TV Set-up3 NTSC LCD Brightness English Auto Shut Down Set : 1/4 Set-up1 1 PC Set-up2 Set-up3 Reset Number Set To Default V. Version 3 Min. 1/4 Set : 1/3 1. Rotate the mode dial to SET-UP and turn your camera on. 2.
[Set-up2] settings Item USB Mode Functional Description Selects to choose one of the following modes for further settings. * PC / PictBridge / PC CAM. TV Sets video output of the camera for matching the video output system of the equipment that you are going to connect to the camera. * PAL / NTSC NTSC PAL LCD Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.
[Set-up3] settings Item Reset Number 1 Functional Description Sets whether or not to reset the file number when you take photographs. This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created folder from number 0001. If you want to reset the file number, be sure that no images are recorded in the internal memory or the SD memory card. * Yes / No Set To Default Returns all basic settings to the digital camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset.
SPECIFICATIONS Item Image Sensor Effective pixels Image size Description CCD 6.20 Mega pixels Still image: 2848 x 2136, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 (20 fps) Image quality Still image: Fine, Normal, Economy Movie image: Economy Recording media 12MB internal memory SD memory card (optional, up to 1GB) File format Motion JPEG (AVI) PC-CAM support (QVGA @ 20fps) Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8 Focal length: 7.5mm - 22.