Contents 3 INTRODUCTION 4 Package Contents 5 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 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 MODE 17
30 MOVIE MODE 30 Recording Movie Clips 31 Playing Back Movie Clips 32 PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES 32 Playing Back Still Images/Movie Clips on TV 33 Deleting Images/Movie Clips 34 Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer 38 TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER 38 Step 1: Install the USB driver 39 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 40 Step 3: Download images or movie clips 41 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 41 Installing NTI Photo Suite (Optional) 42 USING THE
INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera! Equipped with a 6.36 Mega pixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 2816 x 2112 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following: 6.36 Mega pixels A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 6.36 mega pixels for high 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 Camera strap USB cable 2 AA batteries(Alkaline or Ni-MH recommended) Warranty card Common (Optional) Accessories: SD memory card Battery charger AC power adapter Software CD-ROM Camera pouch AV cable Accessories and components may vary by retailer.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Shutter release button Mode dial Power switch Flash Self-timer LED 8 6. 7. 8. 9.
Rear View 1 2 3 14 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 13 1. LED indicator 2. / Zoom in (telephoto) button / Zoom out (wide-angle) button 3. Playback button 4. Menu button 5. Delete button 6. Self-timer button 7. Focus button 8. Strap holder EN-6 12 9. Exposure compensation button 10. Flash button 11. button Display button 12. Battery / card cover 13. Tripod socket 14.
Mode Dial You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting conditions to achieve the desired effect. 3 4 2 5 1 8 6 7 Mode Description Program Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and aperture to be set manually. Portrait Select this mode to make people stand out with the background out-of-focus. Landscape Select this mode to take phototgraphs of distant scenery or landscapes. Sports Select this mode to shoot fast moving objects.
LCD Monitor Information 1 2 3 4 Camera Mode 1. Mode indication [ ] Program Mode [ ] Portrait Mode [ ] Landscape Mode [ ] Sports Mode [ ] Night Mode [ ] Setup Mode [ ] Movie Mode [ ] Auto Mode 2. Flash mode [ ] Auto [ ] Red eye [ ] Flash on [ ] Flash off 3. Capture mode [ ] Single [ ] Burst [ ] AEB [ ] 2 sec. Self-timer [ ] 10 sec. self-timer [ ] 10+2 sec. Self-timer 4. Focus mode [ ] Standard [ ] Macro [ ] Infinity 5. Possible number of shots 6.
Movie Mode Movie mode Flash mode Recordable movie time available Memory status Battery power and AC adapter indicator 6. Focus area 7. Zoom bar 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Image Playback Playback mode Number of image Memory status Battery power and AC adapter indicator 5. Index number of total number 6. DPOF indicator 7. Protect indicator 8. Date 9. Time 10. EV compensation 11. ISO sensitivity 12. White balance 13. Image quality 14. Recorded pixels 1. 2. 3. 4.
PREPARING THE CAMERA Installing the Batteries You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) 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 Adapter (Optional Accessory) Use of the AC 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 off. 2. Connect one end of the AC adapter to the camera DC input terminal labeled "DC IN 3V". 3. Connect the other end to a power outlet. Make sure to use only the AC 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 8MB 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 battery/SD memory card cover. 3.
GETTING STARTED Turning the Power On/Off Press the power switch until the digital camera turns on. To turn the power off, press the power switch again. Power switch Choosing the Screen Language Follow the steps below to choose the desired language. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. [Setup] is displayed. 3. Use the four-way controller to select [Language], then press the button. 4. Use the four-way controller to select the language you want. 5.
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 and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. [Setup] is displayed. 3. Use the four-way controller to select [Date & Time] and switch the date types, then press the button. Setup Option System Format Beeper Louder Date te & Tim Time m/d/y Language Langu Englis English lish En Select : 4.
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 an SD memory card or the internal memory and erases all stored images and data. 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. [Setup] is displayed. 2. Use the four-way controller to select [Format], then press the button.
Using the LCD Monitor Your camera is equipped with a 2.36” full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, replay recorded images/movie 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 , , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Compose your scene on the LCD monitor. 4. Press the shutter release button. The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light.
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Shooting Images 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Mode-dial Help information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. This is a brief guide to the selected mode which disappears in a few seconds. 3. Compose the image on the LCD monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame. 4. Press the shutter release button down halfway to focus 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 the internal memory, or on an SD 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. The zoom bar indicates the current level of magnification. When the digital zoom is within 3x magnification, the zoom bar is within the optical zoom range.
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 , , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the four-way controller ( ). The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. 5. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.
Setting Focus Images can be captured with the focus determined automatically using auto focus. You may over-ride the auto focus and specify [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the four-way controller ( ). The focus mode changes each time the button is pressed. 4. Press the button to confirm the setting. 5. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.
Capture Mode Burst Burst mode is used for continuous shooting. 3 pictures are taken continuously once the shutter release button is pressed. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface. Auto Bracket In Auto Bracket (AEB) mode, the camera automatically changes the exposure within a set range to take three shots after you press the shutter release button once. Auto Bracket settings can be combined with exposure compensation settings to extend the adjustment range. 1.
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 , , , , , or . Captu Capture pture e Mod Mode 3. Press the power switch to turn on the 2 sec. Self-timer power. 4. Press the four-way controller ( ) and OK : select your desired self-timer mode. 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 (difference between bright and dark areas) between the subject and the background is extremely high. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3.
Setting White Balance This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , or . 2. Press the power switch to turn on the power. 3. Press the button. [Capture] is displayed. 4. Use the four-way controller to select [W. Balance], then press the button. 5. Use the four-way controller to select the desired white balance setting, then press the button to confirm. 6.
USING THE MODE DIAL The digital camera provides 6 types of scene modes to satisfy different shooting conditions of your subject. Auto Mode: This 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. Program Mode: The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture for taking still images. You can adjust other functions, such as flash mode or continuous shooting mode.
PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS Viewing Images You can display the still images one by one. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. Basic information is shown by indicators on the LCD monitor screen. To see full information display, press the / button. 3. Use the four-way controller to select the desired images.
Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. Press the four-way controller to view the previous or next image. 2. Adjust the zoom ratio by using the / button. 1.5X To enlarge the selected image, press the button.
Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor screen simultaneously so you may search for a particular image. 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 1 2 2. Press the / button once. Nine thumbnail images are displayed 4 5 simultaneously. For recorded movie clips, the 7 8 movie mode icon will be displayed. For protected images/movie clips, mark will be displayed. 3.
MOVIE MODE Recording Movie Clips This mode allows you to record movie clips with sound via built-in microphone. 1. Rotate the mode dial to (Movie Mode) and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Mode-dial Help information will be displayed on the LCD monitor. This is a brief guide which disappears in a few seconds. If you wish to refer to this information again, press the button. 3. Compose your subject within the focus frame 4. Press the shutter release button to start recording. 5.
Playing Back Movie Clips You can play back the recorded movie clips on the LCD monitor screen. However, the sound recorded with movie clips can only be played back on a TV or on a computer. 1. Press the button. 2. Use the four-way controller to go through the images until the movie clip you want to play back is displayed. 3. Press the button to start playing back the movie clips. To pause or resume movie playback, press the button again.
PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES Playing Back Still Images/Movie 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 off all devices to be connected. 1. Connect one end of the AV cable to the AV terminal of the digital camera. 2. Connect the other end to the AV input socket of the TV set. 3.
Deleting Images/Movie Clips Use this function to delete one or all images/movie clips stored in SD memory card or the internal memory. Please note that the deleted images or movie clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the button. The last recorded image/movie clip appears on the LCD monitor screen. 3.
Connecting to a PictBridge-Compatible Printer Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your USB Mode camera on by pressing the power switch. PC 2.
Printing images When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge-compatible printer, the [Printing Mode Select] screen is displayed on the LCD monitor screen. Use the four-way controller to select the print mode. In [Print] Mode: Lets you print the specified image with PictBridge. 1. Use the four-way controller to select the [Print] mode, then press the button. Printing Mode Select Print Print All Print With ith DPOF DPO OK : 2.
4. After Print Setting is set, the print icon is marked on the displayed image. You can still use the four-way controller to change the image by your preference, then press the button to print. 5. Use the four-way controller to access the paper selection setting, then press the button to confirm. [Size]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. [Borderless]: You may select the desired item depending on the type of printer being used. 6.
In [Print All] Mode: Lets you print all images with PictBridge. 1. If you wish to print all the images stored in the camera, you may choose [Print All] in [Printing Mode Select]. 2. To set Print Settings, follow steps 2 to 6 in [Print] Mode. Printing Mode Select Print Print All Print With ith DPOF DPO OK : In [Print With DPOF] Mode: This function only lets you print the specified image based on the previous DPOF settings. 1.
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 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on by pressing the power switch. 2. Press the four-way controller to select the [Option] menu, then use the four-way controller to select [USB Mode]. 3. Press the button. Setup Option USB Mode TV System PC NTSC CD Brightnes LCD Brightness Auto uto Shut D Down 3 Min. Select : 4. Use the four-way controller to select [PC], then press the button. 5. Turn off your camera. USB Mode PC PictBridge PC CAM.
Step 3: Download images or movie 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 (Optional) 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. Itincludes a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendarsand 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.
Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your USB Mode camera on by pressing the power switch. PC 2. Press the four-way controller to select the PictBridge [Option] menu, then use the four-way controller to select [USB Mode]. PC CAM. 3. Press the button. 4. Use the four-way controller to select [PC Cancel : Select : CAM.], then press the button. 5. Connect your camera and the computer via the supplied USB cable. 6.
MENU OPTIONS Camera Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Rotate the mode dial to , , , , , or and turn your camera on. 2. Press the button, then use the four-way controller to select the [Capture] / [Function] / [Image] menu. In Mode, press the button to access the [Auto] menu directly. 3. Use the four-way controller to select the option item, then press the button. 4. Press the four-way controller to select the desired setting, then press the button.
In the Mode Item Functional Description Image Size Sets the size of the image that will be captured. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" for further details. 2816x2112 2272x1704 1600x1200 640x480 Quality Sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. Refer to the section in this manual titled "Setting Image Resolution and Quality" for further details.
In the , , , [Capture] settings , or Mode. Item Functional Description Image Size Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for further details. Quality Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting Image Resolution and Quality” for further details. W.Balance Sets the white balance when shooting under a variety of lighting conditions and permits photographs to be taken that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.
[Function] settings Item Functional Description Metering You can select the metering mode that sets which part of the subject to measure to determine the exposure. Center-weighted: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater wieght to the subject matter at the center. Spot: The exposure is determined by the small area in the center of the screen only. Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of shooting.
[Image] settings Item Functional Description Color Sets the color of the image that will be captured. Full Color Black & White Sepia Sharpness Sets the level of image sharpness. High Medium Low Saturation 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”.
Movie Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording movie clips. Vide Video ideo Color Digital Zoom Retu Return eturn n: On Select : 1. 2. 3. 4. Rotate the mode dial to and turn your camera on. Press the button. Press the four-way controller to select the option item. Then press the button Press the four-way controller to select the desired setting, then press the button. 5. To exit the movie menu, press the button.
Playback Menu In the menu, set the settings used for playback. Function Prope Properties opertie ties Function Prope Properties opertie ties Slide Show Sh Resi Resize esize Protec otect Protect Quality Change DPOF Copy Co y To o Card Ca Retu Return eturn n: Select : Retu Return eturn n: Select : 1. Press the button. The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor screen. 2. Press the button, then use the four-way controller to select the [Function] / [Properties] menu. 3.
[Function] settings Item Functional Description Slide Show You can play back recorded images in order with a selected interval time. This function is useful for checking your images or for presentations, etc. 3 Sec. / 5 Sec. / 10 Sec. Protect Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. DPOF Allows you to select the desired pictures to be printed and set the number of prints and whether or not to imprint the data in DPOF format.
[Properties] settings Item Functional Description Resize Changes the size of a recorded image. Resizing replaces the original image with the changed image. Only resizing to a smaller size is available. 2272x1704 1600x1200 640x480 Quality Change Changes the quality (compression rate) of a recorded image. Compresses images and overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image. Only quality changing to a lower quality level is available.
Setup Menu This feature allows you to set up the default settings by preference for using your camera. 1. Rotate the mode dial to mode and turn your camera on. 2. Press the four-way controller to select the [Setup] / [Option] / [System] menu. 3. Use the four-way controller to select the desired option item, then press the button. (4) To exit the setup menu, rotate the mode dial to another mode.
[Setup] settings Item Functional Description Format Erases all images and reformats the SD memory card loaded in your camera. Protected images are also erased. SD memory card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details. Beeper This sets whether or not to mute the startup sound, and the camera sound each time you press a camera button.
[Option] settings Item Functional Description USB Mode 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 LCD Brightness This sets the brightness of the LCD monitor screen. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5.
[System] settings Item Functional Description Reset Number. 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. Set to Default Returns all basic settings to the digital camera's default settings. The time setting will not be reset.
SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image Sensor CCD Effective pixels 6.36 Mega pixels Image size Still image: 2816x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Movie clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Still image: Fine / Normal / Economy Movie image: QVGA Recording media Approx. 8 MB internal memory SD memory card (Optional, up to 1 GB) File format JPEG (Exif 2.2), DCF, Motion JPEG (AVI) Lens F-no.: Wide: 2.8 / Tele: 4.8 Focal length: 5.5mm~16.
