Pocket Cam 5000
1. Do not drop, puncture or disassemble the camera; otherwise the warranty will be voided. 1 7 2. Avoid all contact with water and dry hands before using. 3. Do not expose the camera to high temperature or leave it in direct sunlight. Doing so may damage the camera. 2 8 4. Use the camera with care. Avoid pressing hard on the camera body. 5. For your own safety, avoid using the camera when there is a storm or lightning. 6. Avoid using batteries of different brands or types at the same time.
Contents Getting Started 4 1. Your camera parts 4 2. Loading the battery 5 3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card 6 Inserting the card Removing the card 4. Attaching the strap Basic Operation 1. Switching on and off 2. Setting the Mode switch 3. Taking still pictures The LCD display information 6 6 7 8 8 9 10 10 Snapshot 11 Auto focus 12 4. Recording movies The LCD display information Making a video clip 5.
Thumbnail view 19 6. Night portrait mode 20 7. Landscape mode 20 Advanced Functions 21 1. Using the flash strobe 21 2. Setting the resolution 22 3. Using the self-timer 23 4. Adjusting the EV compensation 24 5. Using the 25 button 6. Setting the language 7. Adjusting the white balance (WB) 28 8. Adjusting the exposure 29 9. Setting the date stamp 31 10. Real-time display on TV 32 Camera Settings 33 1. USER SET access 33 2. Setting the date and time 34 3.
4. Viewing on your computer 43 Troubleshooting 44 Other Information 46 1. Battery life Available shots and time when using batteries Battery indicator 2. Storage capacity 46 46 46 47 3. More on flicker 47 4.
Getting Started 1. Your camera parts Knowing your camera parts well before using it will help you operate it more easily. 3 4 5 1 2 19 20 15 6 7 8 16 17 21 18 22 23 9 10 12 11 11 button (p. 24) (Control button) 12 button (p. 21) (Control button) 13 14 1 Shutter button (p. 11, 14, 17) 2 Mode switch (p. 9) 13 Card slot (p. 6) MENU/OK button (p. 18, 27-31, 33) 14 Battery section (p. 5) 15 Strap hook (p. 7) button (p. 22) 4 16 USB port (p. 40) button (p.
2. Loading the battery Please use four AA batteries. 1 3 1 Follow the indication to load batteries into the battery section with the correct + and - ends. 2 Close inward and slide upward the battery/card cover to lock it. 3 Getting Started 2 Slide the battery/card cover in the direction of the indication to open it. 1. We recommend you to use rechargeable Ni-MH batteries as this will increase time of usage. 2. You can also use alkaline batteries.
3. Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card 1 Inserting the card 1 2 3 2 Open the battery/card cover. Insert the card in the direction of the indication and push it in till the end of the card plot. SD Close the battery/card cover. Removing the card Push in and release the card to remove it. 1. The camera comes with 14 MB flash memory built inside for storage. If you do not insert a SD/MMC card, the data will be saved in the built-in flash memory automatically. 2.
4. Attaching the strap For convenience and safety, you may wish to attach the carrying strap. 2 Thread the strap loop through the hook in the direction indicated. 1 Fasten the strap loop as indicated.
Basic Operation 1. Switching on and off Rotate the Mode dial to the camera off. Switch on to switch on or to OFF to switch Switch off If you do not operate this camera for over 3 minutes, the camera will shut down automatically to conserve battery power. To turn on the power, rotate the Mode dial to OFF and then to .
2. Setting the Mode dail This camera provides six modes of use. Rotate the Mode dial to select the mode that you wish to use.
3. Taking still pictures 1 The LCD display information 7 +0.3 1 8 9 10 11 2 3 4 5 6 0008/0030 1 EV compensation 2 White balance status 3 Self-timer mode 4 Exposure/ effect status 5 Resolution 6 Battery life 7 Camera mode 8 Macro mode 9 Flash status 10 Zoom indicator 11 Zoom frame 12 Number of pictures taken 13 Remaining number of pictures 12 13 In the / mode, you can press the button to shift between information on, information off and LCD display off modes.
2 Snapshot This camera provides auto focus (AF) function. Please follow these steps to snap stills. 2 1 mode Rotate the Mode dial to . Basic Operation 1 Zoom in or zoom out Press the T button to zoom in or the W button to zoom out. Zoom in W 3 T Zoom out Auto focus Center the target subject in the LCD display or viewfinder, then press the Shutter button halfway down to start the auto focus until the image is focused distinctly.
If the target subject is not in the center of the image (AF lock) If your target subject is not in the AF frame, the camera will focus on the background instead of the subject when pressing the Shutter button halfway down. The following steps will teach you how to lock the AF on the original subject and get the best result. 1 Compose the view that you wish to take. 2 Focus Center the target subject in the AF frame, then press the Shutter button halfway down.
4. Recording movies 1 The LCD display information 3 4 1 1 5 6 Basic Operation 00:00:20 0006 2 Recording status 2 Battery life 3 Camera mode 4 Zoom indicator 5 Recording time 6 Number of recordings taken In the / mode, you can press the button to shift between information on, information off and LCD display off modes.
2 Making a video clip 1 2 1 mode Rotate the Mode dial to . Start recording Press the Shutter button all the way down to start recording. While recording is in progress, a yellow arrow on the LCD display will run. Start W T 0006 3 Zoom in or zoom out Zoom in While recording, you can press the T button to zoom in or the W button to zoom out. W T Zoom out 0006 Stop 4 Stop recording Press the Shutter button all the way down again to stop recording.
5. Playing your pictures and movies 1 The LCD display information 4 5 0001/0036 1 6 3 00:00:06 00:00:30 ]:select 2004/01/01 7 8 9 [ 1 Picture or recording number 2 Number of pictures and recordings taken 3 Battery life 4 File type (Picture: no icon, video clip: 5 Camera mode 6 Zoom ratio 7 Playing time 8 Time of a recording 9 Date Basic Operation 1.
2 Viewing pictures 1 2 1 mode Rotate the Mode dial to . Select images 0001/0036 1.0X The last image taken will be displayed first on the LCD display. Previous Press the Control / button to select the next image or the [ ]:select 2004/01/01 Control / button to select the previous one. Next W 3 16 Zoom in for a close-up look If you want to take a closer look at a picture, press the T button to zoom in. You can then browse the picture by using the Control buttons.
3 Viewing video clips 1 3 . Select images The movie file that you can identify by a icon and a count indicator on the LCD display. Press the Control / button to select the next image or the Control / button to select the previous one. 0005/0036 1.0X Previous [ 00:00:30 ]:select 2004/01/01 Basic Operation 2 1 mode Rotate the Mode dial to Next Play Play the movie Press the Shutter button to start playing the recording. To stop playing, press the same button again. W T 0005/0036 1.
4 Deleting pictures and video clips 1 2 1 mode Rotate the Mode dial to Select images . 0022/0036 1.0X The last image taken will be displayed first on the LCD display. Previous Press the Control / button to 00:00:50 select the next image or the [ ]:select 2004/01/01 Control / button to select the previous one. Next Delete 3 W Delete the image 0022/0036 1.0X Once you select the target file, press the MENU/OK button to enter the deletion screen.
Thumbnail view To enter the thumbnail view, press the button in the full-screen. 0006/0036 W [ Basic Operation 1.0X T ]:select 2004/01/01 Full-screen view 0004 Thumbnail view Select images The Control buttons allow you to switch the page of the thumbnail view. Use the Control buttons to select the file. View the full-screen image Once you select the target file, press the MENU/OK button to view the full-screen file.
6. Night portrait mode Use this mode when taking portrait in the late evening or night scene. The camera will enable auto-flash and red-eye reduction automatically. Take a still Rotate the Mode dial to . Then refer to the shooting operation described on page 11 (skip the step 1) to take picture. Please invariably hold your camera steady while taking in the night scene. To prevent your camera shake during night photography: 1. Place your camera on the table or the palisade. 2. Use the self-timer. (p.
Advanced Functions 1. Using the flash strobe When the lighting is not sufficient for your shooting environment, the flash can provide the extra light you need. 2 mode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to Press the Advanced Functions 1 . button Press the button to switch the flash mode that cycles through four choices - Flash off, Auto, Red-eye reduction, and Flash forced on the LCD display. W T button 0015 Flash off The strobe does not fire.
2. Setting the resolution The higher the resolution is, the better the quality of image will be, but the more memory-demanding the images will be. 1 2 mode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to Press the . button Press the button to switch the resolution mode that cycles through four choices - 6M, 4M, 3M, and 2M on the LCD display. W button 0015 2976X2232 Ideal for developing 7x10 photos or smaller. The most memory-demanding option. 2304X1728 The default setting.
3. Using the self-timer The self-timer allows a delay of ten seconds before the shutter fires when taking a self-portrait picture. 2 mode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to Press the . button Press the button to set the selftimer on. Then you will see a icon on the LCD display. W T Advanced Functions 1 button 0015 3 Auto focus 4 Use the self-timer Press the Shutter button halfway down to enable auto focus. W Then press the Shutter button all the way down to start the self-timer.
4. Adjusting the EV compensation Adjusting the EV (exposure value) compensation helps you to gain better effect when the picture appears too bright or dark. 1 2 mode Rotate the Mode dial to 1 . Press the EV button Press the EV button to adjust the value of the exposurecompensation. Then you will see the change of value and image effect on the LCD display. Adjust the value until the effect is fitting as you wish. W EV button 0015 The applicable value ranges from -1.5 to +1.5.
5. Using the button The button is a shortcut key allows you to immediately apply the functions which are in common use (for more details, please see the table on the next page), meanwhile, you can view the change of the image on the LCD display with the setting. 2 mode 1 Rotate the Mode dial to Press the . button Press the button to switch the mode that cycles through seven choices - Auto, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Back light, Black and white, Solarized and Normal on the LCD display.
Auto This item determines the best white balance setting automatically for your shooting environment. Tungsten Suitable for indoor shooting with incandescent lamp lighting (low color condition). Fluorescent Suitable for indoor shooting with fluorescent lamp lighting (high color condition). Back light Select this item to increase the brightness value of the subject when the subject is lit from behind light. Black and white Change the shot to black and white.
6. Setting the language When you switch the camera on for the first time, the LCD display may not be shown in your local language. You can set the LCD display language by using the method below. Enter the menu and select the LANGUAGE item In the mode, press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. Use the Control buttons to highlight the LANGUAGE item, then press the MENU/OK button to enter the submenu.
7. Adjusting the white balance (WB) You can manually select the white balance setting to suit the shooting environment. 1 2 28 Enter the menu and select the WB item In the mode, press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. Use the Control buttons to highlight the WB item, then press the MENU/OK button to enter the sub-menu. Select a desired item Use the Control buttons to highlight the desired item. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm.
8. Adjusting the exposure You can manually set the proper brightness value to suit the shooting environment. (For more details, please see the table on the next page.) 2 Enter the menu and select the EXPOSURE item In the mode, press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. Use the Control buttons to highlight the EXPOSURE item, then press the MENU/OK button to enter the submenu. Select a desired item Use the Control buttons to highlight the desired item. Then press the MENU/OK button to confirm.
Auto Based on the frame to automatically determine the best brightness value for your shooting environment. 0015 AE frame 30 Back light Select this item to increase the brightness value of the subject when the subject is lit from behind light. Average Based on current conditions to determine the brightness value for your shooting environment. Night shot Select this item to enable the strobe when the subject is in the night. Macro Select this item when taking a close-up shot.
9. Setting the date stamp Enabling the date stamp will print the date of shooting on the picture. Enter the menu and select the DATE STAMP item In the mode, press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. Use the Control buttons to highlight the DATE STAMP item, then press the MENU/OK button to enter the submenu.
10. Real-time display on TV Connect your camera and TV via an AV cable for real-time display. You can preview the screen of the camera and display your still pictures and video clips directly on TV screen. 1 2 Set TV to AV mode Turn on your TV and switch to the AV mode. Connect your camera to TV Insert the video and audio ends of the AV cable to the AV-in port on your TV. Insert the other end of the AV cable to the TV-out port on your camera.
Camera Settings 1. USER SET access The USER SET provides more advanced features for you to fine-tune the camera. The following describes how to access the USER SET menu. 2 1 mode Rotate the Mode dial to Camera Settings 1 . Enter the menu and select the USER SET item Press the MENU/OK button to enter the menu. Use the Control buttons to highlight the USER SET item, then press the MENU/OK button to enter the submenu.
2. Setting the date and time When you switch the camera on for the first time, we recommend you to set up the date and time. Continued from page 33, once you enter the DATE/TIME setting screen, use the Control buttons to adjust the value, then press the Control buttons to shift between items. When the settings are done, press the MENU/ button to confirm.
4. Setting the TV system When viewing images on your television, set the proper TV type to prevent television display problems. The default option depends on your country. USER SET DATE/TIME BUZZER TV FORMAT effect e f EXIT fect Select Enter menu m enu Camera Settings Continued from page 33, once you enter the TV setting screen, use the Control buttons to select the desired item, then press the MENU/OK button to confirm.
5. Formatting media Formatting media will erase all files stored in the card or internal memory. All files will not be recovered if you execute the format item. Continued from page 33, once you enter the FORMAT setting screen, use the Control buttons to select the desired item, then press the MENU/OK button to confirm. USER SET DATE/TIME BUZZER TV FORMAT effect e f EXIT fect Select Enter menu m enu FORMAT No Select Yes effect Confirm menu The camera will use the card as the main storage media.
Enjoying your Images on the Computer 1. Installing DSC 5000 ! For Windows ME/ 2000/ XP users: Windows Media Player Codecs and Direct X 8.0 or above are necessary for viewing the video clips recorded by the camera. You can skip DSC 5000 installation if you are sure Windows Media Player Codecs and Direct X 8.1 have been installed in your computer previously. 1 2 3 Turn on your computer. ! Do not connect the USB cable to your computer at this stage.
4 When the "Install Shield Wizard" dialogue box (Fig 1) is occurring, click "Next". Then follow the on-screen instructions to continue. Fig 1 5 After the driver installation is completed, the program will prompt you to install Windows Media Player Codecs, please click "Yes" and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation. (The "Windows Media Player Codecs Setup" dialogue box will not appear if codecs has been installed in your computer previously.
6 After the codec installation is completed, the program will prompt you to install Direct X 8.1, please click "Yes" to continue. (The "DirectX 8.1 Setup" dialogue box will not appear if Direct X 8.1 has been installed in your computer previously. ) 7 The driver will be available after restarting your computer.
2. Connecting your camera to your computer 40 1 Turn on your computer. 2 Insert the USB cable to the USB port on your computer. 3 Insert the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on your camera.
3. Copying pictures and movies to your computer 1 For Windows XP users 1 2 Fig 4 Enjoying your Images on the Computer After connecting your camera with the computer, a window will automatically appear (as Fig 4). Select the "Open folder to view files using Windows Explorer" item and then click "OK". For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Double-click "My computer", then double-click the new "Removable Disk" icon.
2 3 4 Double-click the "DCIM" file folder. Double-click the "100MEDIA" file folder. Drag the picture to the "My Documents" file folder to copy your picture or movie to the computer. For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users The storage position of the files You can find the files of your pictures and movies as Fig 5.
4. Viewing on your computer 1 Double-click "My Documents". 2 Select the desired file and double-click it to view. For Windows XP users For Windows 2000/ME/98SE users Enjoying your Images on the Computer Notice on disconnecting the camera from the computer for Windows 2000/ME users To disconnect your camera from the computer, please follow these steps. 1. Double-click 2. Click on the task bar. (USB Disk), then click "Stop". 3.
Troubleshooting Question Answer When using the camera The camera has no power. The batteries may be out of power, please change the batteries. Cannot power on my camera even though batteries are installed. Make sure that the batteries are installed correctly. Cannot take pictures and movies when pressing the Shutter button. The storage is full. Please free some space of the SD/MMC card or flash memory.
The image is too blurred. Use the auto focus correctly when taking picture. (p. 11) Keep the camera steady while pressing the Shutter button. You may need to take pictures or movies in the place with adequate light, use the flash strobe or adjust the EV compensation. Noise occurs on my camera when viewing the image on the LCD display or on the computer. Set the filter matching the place you are staying. Please refer to the "More on flicker" section on page 47. Troubleshooting The image is too dark.
Other Information 1. Battery life 1 Available shots and time when using batteries Continuous shooting Number of still picture 2976x2232 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 900 1150 1400 1600 LCD on *Data above is with pictures taken every four seconds. Recording time Recording video clips 320x240 LCD on 120 mins *Data of the two tables above is for using alkaline batteries fully charged and in 25 C without limiting for memory size. Notes: 1. The data above is for reference only. 2.
2. Storage capacity Still picture Memory Movie 2976x2232 2304x1728 2048x1536 1600x1200 Maximum 10 16 21 34 4.5 mins SD/MMC card (32MB) 23 42 50 82 10 mins SD/MMC card (64MB) 47 84 100 164 20 mins SD/MMC card (128MB) 94 157 199 327 40 mins SD/MMC card (256MB) 187 315 398 654 79 mins SD/MMC card (512MB) 377 628 797 1308 159 mins Other Information Flash memory (14MB) Notes: 1.
4. Specifications Hardware resolution 2976x2232 (6 Mega pixels) Sensor effective resolution 2304x1728 (4.1 Mega pixels) Internal memory Built-in 32 MB SDRAM (buffer) 16 MB flash memory (14 MB for storage) 48 External memory Built-in SD/MMC slot (maximum: 512 MB) Digital still camera JPEG (.JPG) format. 2976x2232 (6 Mega pixels); 2304x1728 (4.1 Mega pixels); 2048x1536 (3.1 Mega pixels);1600x1200 (2 Mega pixels) Digital video camcorder MPEG4 (.ASF) format.
