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Do not hold the camera by excessive To avoid accidental falling, please force. Plus, be sure to protect the attach the hand strap to the camera camera from strong impacts. and always hold the camera by keeping the hand strap around your wrist. If the battery suddenly depleted and caused the lens fail to retract, please carefully protect the lens to avoid collision and insert a battery with full power ASAP.
Keep your camera away from sharp objects and avoid collision. 4 When the camera is not in use, please place it in a steady place. Plus, always keep your camera away from pressure or any other similar environment (for example, in a pant pocket) to avoid possible damage. Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
Table of Contents INTRODUCTION .................................................................... 7 Overview .............................................................................. 7 Package Contents ............................................................... 7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ........................... 8 Front View ............................................................................ 8 Rear View .............................................................................
Playing Back Video Clips ................................................. 22 PLAYBACK MODE ................................................................ 24 Playing Back Still Images .................................................. 24 Playing Back Panorama Video Images .......................... 24 Removing Red-eye ............................................................ 25 DPOF Settings ................................................................... 25 Protecting Images .......................
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 a 16.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 4608X3456 pixels.
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1. Zoom lever 2. Flash 3. ON/OFF Power button 4. Status LED 5. Self-timer LED 6. Microphone 7. Lens Rear View A a. LCD monitor b. USB terminal B C D E F Item c. Strap holder d. Battery / Memory card cover e. Tripod socket f. Speaker Function Video Mode Capture Mode 1. Shutter button 2. 3. Switches to video mode Playback Mode Switches to capture mode Playback Mode 4. 5. 6.
LCD Monitor Display Capture mode 1. Flash mode [b] Auto [a] Flash On [d] Flash Off [c] Red-eye [`] Slow Sync 2. Focus setting [K] Auto [ ] AF Tracking [ ] Face Detect [O] Macro [ ] Super Macro [Q] Infinity 3. Self-timer & Self-portrait icon [i] Off [ ] Self-portrait [f] 2 sec. [g] 10 sec. [h] 10+2 sec. 4. Available number of shots 5. Zoom status 6. Storage media [r] Internal memory (no card) [ ] SD/SDHC memory card 7.
Video mode 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Zoom status Storage media Video resolution Video quality Elapsed time / Available recording time Battery condition Mode icon Audio off icon 8 1 7 2 6 3 4 00:00:00 / 02:28:49 5 Playback mode - Still image playback 1. Voice memo 2. DPOF icon 3. Protect icon 4. File / Folder number 5. Storage media 6. Image size resolution 7. ISO 8. Exposure value 9. Set key: Play hint icon 10. Shutter speed value/Aperture value 11. Date and time 12. Histogram 13.
GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. 2. 3. 4. Attach the camera strap. Open the battery/memory card cover. Insert the supplied batteries with correct orientation as shown. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 32MB internal memory (11MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card to expand the camera’s memory capacity. Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage. 5.
Turn the Camera On by Pressing Playback Button 1. Press the 7 button for about 3 seconds to turn the camera on and begin playback. Lens do not zooms out/in in this playback preview. The camera will turn off automatically if no operations are performed for the length of time selected in the Auto off menu. 2. Press the 7 button again or press the ON/OFF button to turn the camera off, or press the shutter button to enter the capture mode.
Initial Settings The language & date/time needs to be set if and when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press any button to enter language setup. Select the displayed language with the c / d / e / f buttons and press the SET button. 3. Select the date format with the c / d buttons, and press the SET button. 4.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the memory card (or internal memory) and erases all stored images and data. 1. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to [ ]; or press the 7 button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Setup] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. 3. Select [Format] with the c / d buttons, then press the SET button. 4. Select [Execute] with the e / f buttons, and press the SET button.
CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to [ ]. 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. Turn the zoom lever to side to zoom in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.
Scene mode Description Program AE Select this mode when you want to set parameters manually other than the shutter speed and the aperture value. Av Select this mode when you want to capture images with the priority given to aperture. Tv Select this mode when you want to capture fast moving subjects in fast shutter speed, or capture still subjects in slow shutter speed. Smile Detection Select this mode to automatically capture an image when a smiling face is detected.
Scene mode Description Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. Pets Select this mode when you want to capture your pets. Shoot from their eye level. Landscape Select this mode when you want to capture an image with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high saturation. Natural Green Select this mode when you want to capture the green scenery background such as forest. This mode helps to brighten the colors.
3. Once the camera detects a smile, it will automatically capture 3 images (by default, the flash mode setting is set to d). If the [Capture Md.] is set to [Single], the camera will only capture an image after it detects a smile. When capturing group shots (if the number of people is more than 1), the camera will automatically capture the image(s) when it detects two smiles. Taking a Panoramic Pictures Pictures are manually shot, and the camera automatically combines pictures in the camera.
Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout The Web Auction mode enables you to easily record images and combine 4 shots into a single image. ] and press the SET button. 1. Set the camera mode to [ 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Capture Md.] icon with the c / d buttons. Press the SET button. 3. Select [Web Auction] with the e / f buttons, and press the SET button. 4. Press the MENU button. 5. Press the shutter button to capture the first image. 6.
Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. 1. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to [ ]. 2. Press the button, and select [ ] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. With Face Detection turned on, the camera identifies main face (white frame) and subsidiary faces (gray frames). If the camera cannot detect and track any faces, there will be no frame shown on the screen. 3.
Taking images with Interval Capture mode This mode is used to capture continuous images at a preselected time interval. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ], and press the SET button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Capture] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. 3. Select [Capture Md.] with the c / d buttons, and press the SET button. 4. Select [Interval Capture] with the e / f buttons, and press the SET button. 5. Press the MENU button, to exit from the [Capture] menu. 6.
VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 / 720p pixels. 1. Press the REC button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the REC button one more time will end the recording of the video clip. The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image to be recorded. When recording a video clip, the flash and "10+2 sec." self-timer function cannot be used.
Windows Media player or QuickTime Player is recommended to play back the video clip on your computer. QuickTime Player is a free media player available at www.apple.com; and compatible with Mac and Windows computers. For more information about the operation of the media player, refer to its respective help documentation. When watching a movie on a computer, frames may drop, it may not play smoothing, and the audio may stop suddenly depending on the computer's capabilities.
PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in forward or reverse sequence with the e / f buttons. To view the previous image, press the e button. To view the next image, press the f button. Turn the zoom lever to side enlarges the image. To return to normal magnification, turn the zoom lever to side. An [ An [ ] icon is displayed with the video data.
Removing Red-eye You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image that you want to edit with the e / f buttons. 3. Press the MENU button, and select [Playback] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. 4. Select [Fix Red Eyes] with the c / d buttons, and press the SET button. 5. Select [Execute] with the e / f buttons, and press the SET button. 6.
The date that is printed on the image is the date set on the camera. To print the correct date on the image, set the date on the camera before you capture the image. Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details. Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the e / f buttons. 3.
Attaching Voice Memos A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still images. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Press the 7 button. The last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the e / f buttons. 3. Press the MENU button, and select [Playback] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. 4. Select [Voice Memo] with the c / d buttons, and press the SET button. 5. Press the SET button.
MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on. 2. Press the SET button, and set the camera mode to any scene mode. 3. Press the MENU button, and select [Capture] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. 4. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. The selectable items may vary in different capture modes. 5.
Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. * Center: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to the subject matter at the center. * Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the correct exposure. * Average: The exposure is measured all of the image area. O.I.S. This sets whether or not to use image stabilization at the time of photography.
Date Print The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured. * On / Off Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Video] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4.
Playback Menu In the [7] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Press the 7 button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Playback] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the e / f buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ]; or press the 7 button. 2. Press the MENU button, and select [Setup] icon with the e / f buttons. Press the SET button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the e / f buttons, and press the SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button.
Format Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory” for further details. Media Info. This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card. Sys. Info. This displays the firmware version of the camera. Sys. Reset This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be reset. * Cancel / Execute Downloaded From camera-usermanual.
TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER System Requirement Windows Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent Windows XP/Vista/7 512MB RAM 150MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Macintosh PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 10.3.9 or later 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 128MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Downloading Your Files 1. Turn on your camera. 2. Connect the camera to your computer with the USB cable. 3.
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION There are 2 types of software that are included on the CD-ROM: ArcSoft MediaImpression™ - Easily, creatively, and productively manage your multimedia files. Create your own movies or photo slide shows, and share your photo, video and music files easily through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites. Print Creations - brings you a family of fun and easy print-project software that brings out the creativity in you.
TROUBLESHOOTING & SERVICE INFORMAITION If your camera cannot operate normally, see the frequently encountered problems and solutions listed below. If the problem persists, contact your nearest service center or technical support. Problem Cause The camera cannot power up. There is no battery or the battery is not inserted correctly. Insert the battery correctly. The battery has no power. Replace the battery. The external temperature is extremely low.
Problem The camera does not shoot even when pressing the shutter. Cause Solution The battery is running low. Replace the battery. The camera is not in the Capture mode. Switch to the Capture mode. The shutter was not pressed all the way down. Press the shutter all the way down. The internal memory or memory card does not have any free space. Load a new card or delete unwanted files. The flash is recharging. Wait until the flash mode icon, indicated on the screen, stops flashing.
SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.3” Panasonic CCD sensor (16.0 megapixels) Image resolution Still image 16M(4608x3456), 12M(3968x2976), 8M(3264x2448), 2M(1600x1200), VGA(640x480), 16:9(4608x2592) Video clip HD(1280 x 720), VGA(640 x 480), QVGA(320 x 240) LCD monitor 3” full color TFT LCD (460K pixels) Recording media 32MB internal memory (11MB available for image storage) Supports SD/SDHC memory card (1GB ~ 32GB) (optional) File format DCF, JPEG (EXIF 2.
