CONTENT 2 INTRODUCTION 2 2 Overview Package Contents 3 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 3 4 7 Front View Rear View LCD Monitor Icons 11 GETTING STARTED 11 Attaching the Camera Strap (Optional Accessory) 11 Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) 12 Charging the Battery 13 Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) 13 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) 14 Setting the Date and Time 14 Choosing the Display Language 15 Setting Image Resolution and Quality 16 PHOTOGR
INTRODUCTION Overview Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with an 10.1-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3648 x 2736 pixels.
GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 11 # 1 10 Name Mode dial Description Sets the camera mode. Focuses and locks both focus & exposure when 2 Shutter button pressed halfway down. Captures the image when pressed all the way down. 3 Power indicator Lights on when the camera power is turned on. 4 POWER (Power) button Turns the camera power on and off. 5 Flash Provides flash illumination. 6 Viewfinder window Allows you to frame the subject of the image.
Rear View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 14 # 1 Name Status LED 2 Viewfinder window 3 Diopter adjustment dial 4 Mode switch Photography mode Playback mode (Zoom in) button 5 (Zoom out) button 6 MENU (Menu) button 7 (Delete) button 8 Speaker 9 (Display) button 10 Strap holder 11 SET /Direction button 12 Battery/SD card cover 13 Tripod socket 14 LCD monitor EN-4 13 12 Description Indicates the cameras operational status. Allows you to compose your subject using the optical viewfinder.
SET /Direction button 2 1 3 5 4 # Name 1 SET button S button 2 (Focus) button X button 3 (Flash) button T button 4 (Self-timer) button W button (Exposure 5 compensation/ Backlight correction) button Description Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting. Scrolls upwards. Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. Scrolls right. Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting. Scrolls downwards. Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the desired self-timer mode.
Mode dial # 1. 2. Name Auto SCN Scene Mode 3. P 4. Tv 5. Av 6. M 7. 8. 9. 10. EN-6 Description The camera automatically sets for exposure, etc. Point-and-shoot simplicity when capturing images under 16 special conditions. Program In program mode the shutter speed and aperture will be (auto exposure) set automatically, but other parameters may be set manually. Shutter Speed You may specify the shutter speed while the camera sets Priority the corresponding aperture value.
LCD Monitor Icons For Photography modes: [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8.
For Photography modes: [P], [Tv], [Av], [M], [ ], [ ] 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 2 3 4 5 Mode icon Tv Storage media 6 Zoom status 19 7 Voice memo 18 2 8 Battery condition 17 9 Flash mode 16 0.0 Histogram 10 10S Main focus area 1 / 125 F2.8 00053 15 11 Capture mode icon Image resolution 13 12 14 Available number of shots Image quality Self-timer icon Shutter speed / Aperture * In [P] , [ ] and [ ] modes, Shutter speed / Aperture icon appears at half shutter (S1) condition. 15.
For Photography mode: [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. Mode icon Storage media Zoom status Battery condition Flash mode White balance Metering Main focus area [ ] Exposure compensation [ ] Backlight correction Image resolution Available number of shots Image quality Image to be captured indicator Focus setting Slow shutter warning ISO J ] 1 2 4 3 14 5 15 0.
For Video mode [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. Playback mode [ 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. ] Mode icon Storage media Zoom status Battery condition Video resolution Available recording time/Elapsed time Video quality Self-timer icon Date and time White balance icon Focus setting 1 2 11 10 2 10S 01/06/2006 13:09 9 9. 10. 11. 12. 13.
GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap (Optional Accessory) Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory) We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to realize the full capability of your camera. Charge the battery fully before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. Inserting the Battery 1.
Charging the Battery Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the camera. 2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into a wall outlet. J The status LED flashes green when charging is started and lights green when charging is completed.
Using an AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) Using an AC power adapter prevents the camera from automatically powered off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section “Charging the Battery”. Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the digital 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 approx.
Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these steps to set the correct date and time. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], and press the MENU button. 2. Select [Setup2] with the X button. 3. Select [Date/Time] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.
Setting 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. 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.
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE [ ] Auto Mode Auto photography mode is the most commonly used photography mode. Images can be captured simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) is determined automatically to suit the photographic conditions. You can use either the optical viewfinder and/or the 2.5" LCD monitor to compose your images. Capturing images using the optical viewfinder will conserve the battery power.
Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image capture. ] and set the 1. Slide the mode switch to [ mode dial to one of the photography modes, except for [ ] and [ ] modes. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the X button. J [Function] menu is displayed. 3. Select [Dub] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 4. Select [On] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 5.
Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 10.4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 31.2 times to suit the subject and the distance. While digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes, except for [ ] mode. 2. To enable the digital zoom: a. Press the MENU button. b.
Setting the Flash Set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Toggle the ]. button to select the desired flash mode. Setting the Self-timer This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Toggle the button to select the setting.
Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by Normal Auto Focus, [ ] Macro or [ ] Infinity. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. The available focus settings will depend on the selected photography mode. 2. Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode.
Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when the subject that you wish to capture is very small within the scene. Exposure can be set in 1/3 EV units. 1.
[SCN] Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 16 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [SCN]. a. Press the MENU button. b. Select [Scene Mode] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. c. Select the desired scene mode with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, and then press it down fully.
[P] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography Mode The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject. This allows you to capture image with ease just like when the [ ] mode is selected. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [P]. 2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. J Exposure compensation and backlight correction can be set.
[Av] Aperture Priority Mode 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 camera. If you set a small aperture (higher F value), you can capture portrait images with an out-of-focus background. Alternatively, if you set a large aperture (lower F value), both close objects and distant objects will be in focus, for example when capturing landscape images.
[M] Manual Mode In manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ mode dial to [M]. ] and set the 2. Toggle the button to select the shutter speed or aperture. 3. Adjust the shutter speed or aperture with the S / T buttons. 4. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, and then press it down fully. J In the flash photography mode, when [ shutter speed is 1/500 second.
[ ] User Setting Mode This mode allows you manually set the setting parameters and all these settings will be memorized. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. [ ] Video Mode This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 640 x 480 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Compose the scene with the zoom button.
[ ] Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Shoot the first image. J The next image appears beside the previous image. 3.
Recording a Subject onto an Existing Background Image (Pre-Shot) Pre-Shot helps you get the background you want, even if you need to ask someone else to record the image for you. Basically, Pre-Shot is a two-step process. 1. You compose the background you want and press the shutter button, which causes a semi-transparent image of the background to remain on the monitor screen. 2.
Combining Shots of Two People into a Single Image (Coupling Shot) The Coupling Shot mode lets you record images of two people and combine them into a single image. This makes it possible for you to include yourself in group images, even when there is no one else around to record the image for you. First Image This is the part of the image that does not include the person who is recording the first image.
[ ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. J The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward with the W / X buttons. J To view the previous image, press the W button. J To view the next image, press the X button. Image Display Information You can switch the information display by pressing the button when playing back images.
Button Operations X button W button During Playback During a Pause (Forward play) Pressing the X button will 1-frame feed sequentially invoke 2x fast-forward, 4x fast-forward, regular play. (Reverse play) Pressing the W button will Reverse 1 frame sequentially invoke 2x fast-reverse, 4x fast- feed reverse, regular play. S button T button SET button J During a Stop The next image is displayed. The previous image is displayed. Sound On/Off Stop (The display returns to the 1st frame playback).
Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time which can help to quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. J The last image appears on the screen. 2. Press the button. J The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. J Images that have been selected with the S / T / W / X buttons will be indicated by a green frame. J When there are ten or more images, scroll the screen withthe S / T buttons. 3.
Zoom Playback This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ 2. Press the W / X buttons to select the image you want to enlarge. J You can also select the image you want to enlarge from the thumbnail display. 3. Adjust the zoom ratio with the / buttons. J Pressing the button enlarges the image. J To return to normal magnification, press 103-0006 the button.
Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the W / X buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 4. Select [Protect] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. Select [Single] or [All] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 6. Select [Set] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.
DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ]. 2.
9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. J [On]: The date of the photograph will also be printed. J [Off]: The date of the photograph will not be printed. 10.Select [Print Enable] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 11.Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. J This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.
Changing the Camera Start Logo Image You can specify the start logo image for your camera. You can select the new start logo image among the captured still images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the W / X buttons. 3. Press the MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 4. Select [Setup1] with the X button. 5. Select [Start Logo] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 6. Select [User Image] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 7.
[ ] Deleting Images Immediate Erasure (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the button. J The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen. 3. Press the button again to delete the image. J You may also press the SET button to confirm the deletion. J To not delete, select [Cancel], and press the SET button.
Deleting in Playback Mode Deleting a single image/Deleting all images ]. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ J The last image will be displayed on the screen. 2. Select the image you want to erase with the W / X buttons. 3. Press the button. J The deletion menu will be displayed. 4. Select [Single] or [All] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. J [Single]: Erases the selected image or the last image. J [All]: Erases all of the images except for the protected images.
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer. 3. Turn on your camera. 4. The [USB] screen is displayed.
3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. J Select the image that you want to print with the W/Xbuttons. J Select the [Print Num.] (up to 99) with the S/T buttons. J After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the SET button to confirm. 4. Select [Exit] with the S/T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. Select [Print] with the S /T buttons, and press the SET button to start printing. 6.
MENU OPTIONS Photography Menu (Capture tab) This menu is for basic settings used when capturing images in the photography modes. These settings are retained even if the camera is turned off or the Auto OFF function is activated. Available menu options in each photography mode: Scene Auto Capture Capture Function Scene Mode Size Capture Mode Size Quality Dub Quality Sharpness LCD Bright.
Anti-Shake Capture Size Quality Sharpness Contrast Color Function Dub LCD Bright. Digital Zoom Preview Date Print Beep AE/AWB White Balance Manual WB Metering Focus Area Flash Offset 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the MENU button. J [Capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Capture] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4.
Scene Mode Refer to section in this manual titled “Scene Mode” for further details. Size (resolution) This sets the resolution of the still-image that will be captured. ] 3648 x 2736 * [ * [ ] 2816 x 2112 * [ ] 2048 x 1536 ] 640 x 480 * [ Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. * Fine / Normal / Economy J [Economy] setting is not available for [ ] mode. Sharpness The camera can automatically emphasize the borders between light and dark areas of the image.
Photography Menu (Function tab) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the X button. J The [Function] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Function] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 5.
LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the S button and darker with the T button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured. * On / Off J When [Preview] is set to [Off], [Dub] setting is also fixed at [Off].
Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [AE/ AWB] menu with the X button. J The [AE/AWB] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [AE/AWB] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from this menu, press the MENU button.
ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. * 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / Auto J J J In the [Auto] setting, the ISO value is automatically selected from ISO 64 to ISO 200. In the [ ] mode, the ISO function cannot be used. And the ISO setting will be automatically set between ISO 64 and ISO 400.
Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. Slide Show Refer to section in this manual titled “Slideshow Display” for further details.
Setup1 Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup1] menu with the X button. J The [Setup1] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. Play Setup1 Setup2 MENU:Exit SET:Adj.
Setup2 Menu 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup2] menu with the X button. J The [Setup2] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [Setup2] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirements (Windows) J Pentium 166 MHz or higher J Windows 2000/XP J 128MB RAM J 128MB hard disk space J CD-ROM drive J Available USB port System Requirements (Macintosh) J PowerPC G3/G4 J OS 9.
Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Turn on your camera. J The [USB] screen appears. 4. Select [PC] and press the SET button. 5. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”. 6. Look for a new “Removable disk” icon. Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter “e” or higher. 7.
Downloading Images and Video Files When the 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 subsequent folders by double clicking on them. Your images are inside these folder(s).
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Image sensor Image resolution LCD monitor Recording media File format Lens Stabilization Shutter speed Digital zoom Flash effective range Terminal Power supply Dimension Weight * * * * Description 1/1.7” CCD sensor (10.1 megapixels) 3648 x 2736, 2816 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 640 x 480