Preface Thank you for purchasing this camera. Equipped with three shooting modes (Capture Mode, Video Mode, and Playback mode), this camera will fulfill your entire digital picture processing needs. This card-sized and lightweight camera offers a max resolution of 10 megapixels high-quality image along with precise 8x digital zoom. The built-in internal memory can store your images and videos. Through the USB cable connection, pictures and video clips can be easily transferred from the camera to the PC.
Quick Start This quick start provides an overview function of this camera.
Preface ............................................................................... 1 Quick Start .......................................................................... 2 Prior to Operating the Camera............................................ 4 Unpacking the Camera ....................................................... 4 Identifying Components ...................................................... 5 Basic Function Buttons .......................................................
Prior to Operating the Camera Setting up this digital camera is quick and simple. Follow these steps, and you’ll be on your way to infinite boundaries. Unpacking the Camera 1. Clear all items from the box. (It is highly recommended that the box and wrappings are kept for future usage) 2.
Identifying Components Self-timer LED Flash Lens Cover Lens Mode Switch Recording Zooming Out/In button Status LED Menu LCD display 5 Way Button Display Shutter Button Focus Switch Battery Compartment Power Button SD Card Compartment Wrist Strap Mount Connectivity (USB and TV-Out) 5
Basic Function Buttons This section will explain the basic function buttons to instantly operate this camera. Recording button Menu Mode Switch Zooming Out/In Up/ Protect Button OK Button Down/ Delete Button Display Left/Flash Button Right/Self-timer Button Self-timer: The self-timer function is used in any of the following modes: Capture and Video. A tripod is highly recommended when using the self-timer.
Flash: This button can set flash as Force Off, Force On and Auto. Force off: Default setting of flash mode. Auto: Press flash button once to automatically activate the flash. Force on: Press flash button twice again for force on. Zoom: This camera has 8x digital zoom. Resolution 10.0M(3600x2700) 7.0M(3072x2304) 6.0M(2880x2160) 5.0M(2560x1920) 4.0M(2304x1728) 3.0M(2048x1536) 2.0M(1600x1200) 1.
Display: This button allows you to turn the display On or Off. In “Capture” and “Video” mode: All “capture” information is displayed in the default setting. Press once to dispay with 3x3 grid (grids can help users to compose a picture). Press the second time to hide the information and press the third time to turn off LCD. In “Playback” mode: All “Playback” information is displayed in the default setting. Press once to hide the information and once more to turn off LCD.
Loading the Batteries This camera uses 2 AAA batteries. 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction of the arrow, then lift to open. 2. Load the included batteries into the battery compartment. (a) Insert SD card Insert the SD card into the slot. (b) CAUTION! 1. It is recommended that rechargeable batteries be used. 2. To improve battery performance, replace all installed batteries at the same time and keep batteries away from heat 3. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion.
Basic Settings Upon turning the camera on, a “welcome image” will appear on the LCD display. Please proceed with the following settings: Note: To select a “Welcome Image”, users can select “Setup” in the “Menu” in “Capture” mode. Language Preference Setting 13 laguages are available for selection in this camera. Please refer to “Language” setting under “Setup”. (Page 20) Date and Time Setting Please refer to the “Date and Time” setting under setup function.
Basic Operating Procedure From this section, you will learn how to turn the camera on and off, shoot pictures, zoom in and out, view and protect pictures. Turning the Camera ON/OFF 1. To Turn the camera on or off, press the power button located on top of the camera. **The backside LED indicator will remain green while the power is turned on** Basic Shooting Skills 1. Slide the mode switch to the Capture Mode. 2. Slide the focus switch to the corresponding position. 3.
Zooming In/Out This camera has 8x digital zoom. The zoom bar, located on the left side of the LCD display, informs users of the zoom status while the zoom in or out button is pressed. Users can see the result from LCD display. Viewing Pictures Slide the mode switch to “Playback” mode. Users can review still images stored in the camera. The last picture will appear in the LCD display. Note: To zoom in/out pictures, please press “+” or “-” button and then “OK” button.
Three Main Modes and Instructions This section will describe the three modes included in this camera. An in-depth coverage of these modes will be further described. You may press “Menu” button to make cooresponding setting in “Capture”, “Video” and “Playback” mode.
Playback Mode Edit DPOF Slide Video Mode 14 Video Resize Rotate Crop Customize Voice Memo Current Reset Play Show Interval Direction Repeat Resolution Color Effect Frame rate 24 22
Capture Mode White Resolution Image Quality Flash Balance Number of Shots Remaining Capture Mode Digital Zoom Focus area Batteries EV adjust Time/Date Slide the mode switch to the Capture Mode. Press the “Menu” button to access the following options. Please press right/left arrow to select “Capture/Setup/Game ”. Once you have selected the option, press Up/Down arrow to adjust the setting. Press “OK” to confirm the setting or press “Menu” button to quit.
"Couple Shot" enables you to shoot two images separately and then merge them as one image. 1. Make sure the targeted object to be displayed on the left side of the LCD display and press the shutter button. 2. Target at another object to display it on the right side of the LCD display and press the shutter button. The two images will be merged as one. "Pre-view" enables you to shoot an object and put it a saved background. 1.
“Capture”/“White Balance” Normally, the “Auto” WB setting will set the optimum white balance automatically. If natural colors cannot be obtained with auto WB, you can set the white balance manually to suit the respective light source. Users can select the following white balance: Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent “Capture”/“EV adjust” Exposure compensation is used to alter the camera’s standard exposure setting. You can darken or lighten the image. (increased exposure) Adjust in 0.
Blue “Capture”/”Image Quality” Basic Better Best “Capture”/“ISO” The ISO speed can be adjusted in this mode. Auto ISO100 “Setup”/“USB” This mode allows you to connect a PC, which will become a storage device or PC camera.
“Setup”/“Sound Effect” This function allows you to turn the sound effect on or off: Off On “Setup”/“Date and time” Reset date and time when change battery. Edit date and time XX / XX / XX XX : XX Date format: YY/MM/DD Time format: 24 hours “Setup”/“Welcome” You can select your favorite image or picture as the welcome image.
“Setup”/“Frequency” This mode allows you to select corresponding frequency. 50Hz 60Hz “Setup”/“TV-out” Depending on where your location, different region requires different system for TV-out function. Connect Video cable for TV out.
“Setup”/“Default” Resets the camera to factory setting. “Setup”/ “Format” “Game” This mode allows you to select your favorite games while you don’t take pictures. Tip: This camera offers you 3 games, “Magic Beads”, “Lucky 777” and “Lottery”.
Video Mode Video Mode Video Resolution Recording Time Remaining Digital Zoom Batteries Date/Time “Video Mode” allows you to use the camera as a video recorder. The length is based on the capacity of the internal memory or SD card. 1. Slide the mode switch to “Video Mode”. 2. To start recording a video, press the shutter button. The camera will check the capacity of the memory prior record a video. If it is full, a warning sign will display on the LCD, and will automatically exit the recording state. 3.
“Video”/“Frame rate” 20 fps 30 fps “Video”/“Resolution” This option allows you to select different image sizes.
Playback Mode File Format Playback Mode Number of Shots/Total Images Resolution Batteries Slide the mode switch to the “Playback Made” . You may press zoom in/zoom out to magnify or minify pictures. Press up/down or right/left button to review pictures. Users can press “Menu” button to set “Edit” and “Print” options. “Edit” This mode allows you to modify pictures after taking these pictures.
“ DPOF” Current Reset Tip: DPOF is a format used to record automatic print information from cameras. By specifying which pictures are to be printed, the pictures can be printed easily by DPOF-compatible printing service labs or on a personal DPOF-compatible printer. “Slide” This mode allows you to playback pictures as a slide show. You may set up the way to playback and interval time according to your preference.
Making Connections In this section you will be able to connect the camera to your PC to download or edit photos. Installing Software 1. Insert the CD-ROM into the CD-ROM driver. 2. If you connect your camera to a PC for the first time, please click “Digital Camera Driver”. Select desired options out of 4 options and press the “Install” button. 3. The installation wizard will guide you through the installation. Caution: 26 1. During the installation, the operation system may need to reboot. 2.
Connecting through the USB This section will show you how to download images from camera to PC through the USB cable. 1. This camera can download pictures or videos to your PC with MSDC support as well as transfer real-time pictures with the picture function of the system. 2. After the camera is set to the “Storage” mode and connected to a PC, an external storage device called “DIGITAL CAMERA USB Device” will appear in “Device Manager”.
4. After the camera is set to the “PC Camera” mode and connected to a PC, two imaging devices, “Digital Camera” and “ Video Camera” will appear in “Device Manager”. You can review real-time pictures with the imaging program of the operation system, namely “Accessories.” NOTE: 28 1. Voice memo files will include three different file format as “.jpg”, “.wav” and “.html”. Which have the same file name, but format.
Connecting through TV-out Before you proceed, please determine your corresponding “TV-Out” mode. This camera will enable you to achieve full camera functions by TV-out connection. User can enable each function through the TV monitor instead of the LCD display. 1. Connect the video cable into the video out connector. 2. Connect the other end of the video cable into the TV’s video-in jack. 3. Turn the camera ON, you should then be able to operate the camera with TV screen.
Appendix Camera Default Setting Resolution Scene Image Quality White Balance EV Adjust Color Effect ISO Date and Time Sound Effect Languages TV-out USB Frequency Video Frame Rate Date stamp 30 3.
LED Status Camera Condition Power Off Standby Strobe charging Processing Battery low USB connection Self-timer Video Recording Green Off On On Flicker Off On On On Status LED Red Off Off Flicker Off Flicker Off Off Off Timer LED Red Off Off Off Off Off Off Flicker Flicker Information Code Error Card Full Write-Protect Possible Cause No more pictures can be stored Card has been protected Corrective Action Remove the pictures or insert another card To remove write-protect latch of card To format this ca
Specifications Features Content Max. Resolution 3600x2700 Still Image Size 3600x2700 / 3072x2304(Interpolated) 2880x2160(Interpolated) 2560x1920(Interpolated) 2304x1728(Interpolated) 2048x1536 1600x1200 1280x960 640x480 Sensor 3.1M CMOS Lens Aperture F3.
MAC 9.1 and above(Storage) File Format JPEG/EXIF 2.2/WAV/DPOF/HTML/AVI Dimension 86x55x25 (mm) Weight 85g Flash range 3-6 feet Flash Manual Setting Auto/Force on/Force off USB Output B type mini USB2.0 full speed Video Output NTSC/PAL Battery type AAA Alkaline, rechargeable batteriesx2 LCD 1.
