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  • Page 1 User's Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Page 1. System Requirements ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 2. Package Contents --------------------------------------------------------------------------- 3. Quick Start -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 4. Name of Parts ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 5. Display Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 6. Getting Started -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- • Installing Camera Batteries -------------------------------------------------------------- • Inserting SD Card (Optional) ------------------------------------------------------------ •...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents Page 10. Deleting Pictures and Videos ----------------------------------------------------------- • Deleting Single Picture or Video -------------------------------------------------------- • Deleting All Pictures and Videos -------------------------------------------------------- • Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card ---------------------------------------------- 11. Customizing Your Camera Settings -------------------------------------------------- * Capture Function Menu ------------------------------------------------------------------ * Playback Function Menu ---------------------------------------------------------------- 12.

  • Page 5: System Requirements

    1. System Requirements • Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum, and with an active USB (Universal Serial Bus) port. • Windows 98 SE / ME / 2000 / XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard. •...

  • Page 6: Quick Start

    3. Quick Start CAUTION • Please install the camera driver before using your camera with a PC. • Best way to transfer picture to PC is using the Mass Storage mode to copy all your pictures. • Getting Ready 1.Slide open the battery compartment cover 2.Load the batteries and the SD card into the camera.
  • Page 7 • Deleting a Picture 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to (playback status). 3.Use to display the picture you want to delete. 4.Press the Mode button to turn on the menu and then use to select [Delete] on the screen. Press the Shutter button. 5.When the message “Delete this file?”...

  • Page 8: Name Of Parts

    4. Name of Parts The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. 1. Shutter Button 2. Power Button 3. Self Timer Lamp 4. Flash 5. Viewfinder 6. Strap Eyelet 7. Lens 8. Focus Switch 9.
  • Page 9 Indicators 1.Indicator Lamp (Green) 2.Self-Timer Lamp (Red) 3.Power Lamp Digital Interface: USB 1.1 DIGITAL ZOOM During shooting, user can push to zoom in and zoom out. Display Button Press the Right button and the current information on the LCD monitor will be displayed. Menu Button You can turn the menu ON or OFF by pressing the Menu button.

  • Page 10: Display Information

    5. Display Information Note: If the icon appears on the LCD when you take pictures in dark conditions. Please keep your hands steady, otherwise you may capture a blur picture. - 6 -...
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  • Page 12: Getting Started

    6. Getting Started • Installing Camera Batteries: 1.Slide open the battery compartment cover. 2.Insert batteries. Be sure to load batteries with + and – terminals as shown on the camera. 3.Slide close the battery compartment cover. - 8 -...

  • Page 13: Inserting Sd Card (Optional)

    • Inserting SD Card: The camera offers one option for storing pictures and videos: SD Card – The SD cards provide removable, reusable storage for pictures and videos. Store as many pictures as you like, depending on the size of the card. Note: The Camera supports SD Card Only.

  • Page 14: Setting The Date, Time And Date Stamp

    • Setting the Date, Time and Date Stamp: Use the following procedure to change the date and time setting. 1.Slide the Function switch to (capture status). 2.Press the Mode button twice to turn on function menu. Press the Shutter button. 3.Press to adjust the date and time.

  • Page 15: Taking Pictures

    7. Taking Pictures • Taking a Picture 1. Turn on the camera. 2. The LCD monitor will display image and symbols. 3. Slide the Function switch to (capture status). 4. The LCD monitor will display (Snapshot Mode). If icon is different, Press the Menu button and then press select [Burst Snapshot ], and then press to select [single] and then press the...

  • Page 16: Using Digital Zoom

    • Using Digital Zoom The Digital Zoom provides up to 8X magnification of your pictures. You may notice a decrease in printed image quality when using Digital Zoom. 1. Make sure the Function switch is set to . Use the LCD to frame your subject.

  • Page 17: Setting Picture Quality

    Off—flash never fires. (Default) Auto Flash—flash fires when the lighting conditions require it. Force Flash—flash fires every time you take a picture, regardless of the lighting conditions. • Setting Picture Quality Use the Quality setting to select a picture resolution: 1.

  • Page 18: Putting Yourself In The Picture

    • Putting Yourself in the Picture The Self Timer creates a default delay between the time you press the Shutter button and the time the picture is taken. This setting is ideal when you want to include yourself in the picture. 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.Press the Menu button Press the Menu button and then press to select [Selftimer].

  • Page 19: Reviewing Pictures And Videos

    9. Reviewing Pictures and Videos • Reviewing Pictures 1. Turn on the camera. 2. Slide the Function switch to (playback status). The last picture or video is displayed. 3. Use to select the picture or video (If the icon appears on the LCD monitor) you want to review.

  • Page 20: Using Slide Show

    Shutter button to confirm the setting. Press the Menu button and Shutter button to exit the menu. • Using Slide Show Use the Slide Show feature to sequentially display your pictures and videos on the camera LCD, on a television screen, or on any external display device equipped with a video input. 1.

  • Page 21: Selecting Pictures For Printing (Dpof Print Settings)

    • Selecting Pictures for Printing (DPOF Print Settings) 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.Use to select the picture you want to print, and then press the Menu button. 3.Press the to select [Print] on the screen and press the button to select ON/OFF.

  • Page 22: Deleting Pictures And Videos

    10. Deleting Pictures and Videos Delete item allow user to delete current or all the stored images from the internal memory or SD card. • Deleting Single Picture or Video 1.Turn on the camera. 2.Slide the Function switch to (playback status). 3.Use to display the picture you want to delete.

  • Page 23: Formatting Internal Memory Or Sd Card

    2.Files that are erased cannot be recovered. Make sure you have selected the images you want to erase. 3.Files that have been protected (see the following section) cannot be erased even if “Delete All” is selected. • Formatting Internal Memory or SD Card 1.Make sure the Function switch is set to 2.

  • Page 24: Customizing Your Camera Settings

    11. Customizing Your Camera Settings * Capture Status Menu [MENU BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to (capture status). Press the Menu button can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use buttons to select items, press the to enter each item. Press the Menu button to confirm the setting and return to capture status.
  • Page 25 [White Balance] When the white balance is set to match the light source, the camera can take picture more accurately. The camera sets the white balance automatically according to Auto shooting conditions. Sunny Use when shooting at outdoors in sunlight on a clear day. Use when shooting at outdoors and the sunlight is not enough Cloudy such as under cloudy skies, in shade or at dusk.
  • Page 26 [Time Stamp] Do not print time on the picture. Date Only Print Date on the picture. Date & Time Print Date & Time on the picture. [MODE BUTTON] When user slide the Function switch to (capture status). Press the MODE button twice can turn ON/OFF function menu. Use buttons to select items, press the Shutter button to confirm the setting.
  • Page 27 [Language] Press the to select the submenu and then press the Shutter button to confirm. Press Menu button to return to main menu. Press the Mode button to return to capture status. English Setting the language to English. (*) Setting the language to French. Français Setting the language to German.
  • Page 28 [Auto Power Off] Press to set the time of auto power off . Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 30 seconds. 30SEC 1MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 1 minute. 3MIN Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 3 minutes. Setting the camera automatically powers off approximately 5 minutes.

  • Page 29: Playback Function Menu

    * Playback Status Menu [Menu Button] When you slide the Function switch to (Playback Status), pressing Menu button can turn ON/OFF Playback status menu. Press to select the item. button to set Protect and Print to On/OFF. to Slide Show. Slide Show Protect to protect picture.

  • Page 30: Installing Your Camera Driver And Software

    12. Installing Your Camera Driver and Software • Installing Driver 1.Turn on the computer. 2.Insert installation CD into the CD-ROM drive and the installation CD menu will appear. 3.When you see the following screen, choose “Digital Camera Driver”. 4.Follow the on-screen instructions. 5.Restart the computer.

  • Page 31: Uninstalling Software

    13. Uninstalling Software Following instruction will guide you to uninstall (remove) software from computer. • Uninstalling Software 1.Click "Start" from the task bar and choose "Settings" -> "Control Panel". (For Windows XP: "Start" -> "Control Panels") 2.Double click "Add/Remove Programs". 3.Select the program to be uninstalled: "Arcsoft Software Suite".

  • Page 32: Downing Images To Your Computer

    14. Downloading Images to You Computer For Windows 98/ME customers: Please install camera drive before connecting. 1. Turn the camera and computer on, then connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable, and then slide the Function switch to (Playback Function).

  • Page 33: Arcsoft Photoimpression

    15. ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 ArcSoft PhotoImpression 5 is a complete digital image editing application designed with real people in mind. Easy-to-use “Getting Start” guides, user-friendly UI, complete image editing functionality, give users wonderful experience to organizing, viewing, enhancing, editing, printing and sharing photos.

  • Page 34: Arcsoft Videoimpression

    16. ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 ArcSoft VideoImpression 2 creates home movies and slide shows by combining existing videos, still images, exciting scene transitions, and multiple audio tracks. Though simple to use, the program provides intense and broad video editing and export options perfect for owners of digital still cameras, desktop and digital video cameras, and camcorders.
  • Page 35 1. Media - Select the videos and images that will comprise your final movie or slide show. 2. Edit - Modify video and image color and adjust the duration of each movie component. Only available for video projects. 3. Effects - Add neat special effect transitions between each component, or apply a pre-made theme.

  • Page 36: Using The Camera In Pc Cam Mode

    17. Using the Camera in PC-Cam mode The camera offers two USB modes: Removable Disk and PC Camera. Note: Please install camera drive before you can use the camera in PC-Cam. Setting Up PC-Cam 1.Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to (Capture Status).

  • Page 37: Checking The Connection Of Your Camera

    18.Checking the Connection of Your Camera *Turn the camera power on and slide the Function switch to (Capture Status). *Connect the camera to the computer with the included USB cable. For Windows 98/ME only Double click “My Computer” icon -> Control Panel ->...

  • Page 38: Internet Video Conference

    19. Internet Video Conferencing To run a video conference with another person, you and the other person must have the computer station configured with web camera, microphone, speakers, modem and have access to the Internet. You have to download video conference software, purchased or free, such as basic software like I-phone or Microsoft NetMeeting, or Yahoo Messenger.

  • Page 39: Appendix

    Appendix: Specifications 3.2M pixels CMOS Sensor (2048 x 1536), 1/2-inch Image Sensor Lens Specification F 2.8, f =9.3 mm Flash Automatic, force, Off Continuous Capture 3 Images White Balance Automatic/Sunny/Cloudy/Tungsten/Fluorescent 1/ Fluorescent 2 Exposure -2 EV ~ 2 EV Compression JPEG / MJPEG (AVI) 12M --- 4032 x 3024 Pixels 5M --- 2560 x 1920 Pixels...

  • Page 40: Faq

    Q1: If I do not use batteries, can I use an USB cord and Adaptor and still take pictures with my digital camera? A1: No, when taking pictures, it is important that you use batteries. Also, you have to remember to charge the batteries before operating your camera. Q2: I am not very familiar with digital cameras and usually my pictures turn out blurred.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Problem Source Solution The camera is not The power is not on • Press the ON/OFF button to turn the running camera on. The batteries were not • The correct direction to insert the AAA inserted properly batteries is indicated on the camera. Batteries are depleted •...
  • Page 42 Problem Source Solution Picture is not clear The lens is dirty • Clean the lens. The pictures are Hands were not steady • Ensure hands are steady when taking blurred when taking the picture picture and remain steady one minute after clicking the Shutter button.

  • Page 43: Safety Precautions

    Safety Precautions Precautions for The camera Do not shoot while driving or walking, otherwise it may cause traffic accident. Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Expose to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight, especially for young children, please shoot at least one meter (39 inches) away when using the flash.
  • Page 44 Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may malfunction and require the user to reset the camera. Under the environment with electrical fast transient (EFT), the camera may lose function and require user to reset the camera. Shield cables must be used with unit to ensure complies with the Class B FCC limits. It is normal that the temperature of the camera body rises after being in use for a long period.
  • Page 45 Precautions for Batteries Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws. Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose the batteries on fire. Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of battery. Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity (+/-).

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