C Geettttiinngg ssttaarrtteedd Chhaapptteerr 11 G Foreword: Thank you for purchasing this camera. With a compact and user-friendly design, this product should meet all of your basic requirements for processing digital pictures. This camera equips 3 Mega-pixel CMOS resolution, and 4X digital zoom. It supports the Secure Digital card, TV-out function, video and audio recording function. Moreover, it can be used as a video camera head.
Table of contents 1.1 1.2 1.3 2.1 2.2 2.3 3.1 Check the package ........................................................................ 1 Camera parts ................................................................................. 2 1.2.1 Front view...........................................................................2 1.2.2 Back view ...........................................................................2 1.2.3 Top view .....................................................................
1.1 Check the package Take out all items from the packaging box and make sure that the listed items are included. (It is recommended that keeping packing box and materials for future usage.
1.2 Camera parts Get to know the camera with the following illustrations. 1.2.1 Front view Flash window Strap bar Lens Microphone Self-timer LED 1.2.2 Back view Zoom button Status LED Mode button OK button 4-way button (left /right /up /down) Record button Menu button Note: Use 4-way button: Press the 4-way button left: Use your thumb to turn the OK button to the left. Press the 4-way button right: Use your thumb to turn the OK button to the right.
C Geettttiinngg ssttaarrtteedd Chhaapptteerr 11 G 1.2.3 Top view Power button Shutter button 1.2.4 Bottom view SD card door Battery door 1.2.
1.3 Installing the batteries and SD card 1.3.1 Installing the batteries The camera uses 3 AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries. Slide the battery door according to the instructed direction as shown and open it. Insert the batteries into the battery compartment. (See page 22 for battery life) Note: To improve performance, exhausted batteries should be replaced. If Ni-HM rechargeable batteries are used, make sure they are fully recharged.
C Oppeerraattiioonn Baassiicc O Chhaapptteerr 22 B 2.1 Preparation before basic operation 2.1.1 Power on/off Press the power button. The camera powers on or off after emitting two beeps. Power button Note: When the camera is powered on, the LED turns into green and “welcome image” is displayed on the LCD. After 2 to 3 seconds, the interface for taking pictures appears. If no operation is activated within a certain amount of time, the camera will power off automatically. (See page 7 for setup) 2.1.
(3) Press the OK button to enter the Language submenu. Press the Up/Down button to move the red box to select the language. Press the OK button to save and exit. Press the MENU button to exit without saving. Note: Seven languages, including English, traditional Chinese, simplified Chinese, French, German, Italian and Spanish, are available for the camera. 2.1.3 Formatting the built-in memory and SD card (1) Press the OK button to enter the Formatting submenu.
C Oppeerraattiioonn Baassiicc O Chhaapptteerr 22 B 2.1.6 Auto power-off Press the OK button to enter the Setting menu: Press the Up/Down button to move the red box to select "Auto power-off". Press the Left/Right button to select the power-off time. Available options are: 30 seconds 1 MIN 3 MIN 5 MIN 2.1.
2.2 Starting the basic operation 2.2.1. Camera modes Using this function to take pictures. You can also make use of the focus adjustment, digital zoom and flash settings to get better image quality. LCD icons: Indicate low brightness. Macro icon To avoid blur Capture mode icon Battery status icon Current date Zoom icon Exposure Status Icon (1-4X zoom available) Focusing SD card icon Flash icon Self-timer icon The icon shows there is a SD card inserted. Empty means there is no SD card.
C Oppeerraattiioonn Baassiicc O Chhaapptteerr 22 B Focus adjustment Before taking a picture, the focus adjustment button may be moved up or down to adjust the focus. Far foucs Normal focus Near focus 155cm~infinite distance 78cm~15cm 155cm~infinite distance Digital zoom: Under the mode, press W on the control key to zoom-in (to magnify the subject). Press T to zoom-out (to shrink the subject). A zoom indicator will appear on the screen. You may choose from 1 to 4 X magnification of your subject.
2.2.2. Video recording mode LCD icons: Macro icon Video mode icon White balance icon Current date Zoom icon Exposure value icon (1-4X zoom available) Timer SD card icon (Show the length of recorded video) Video resolution Basic video recording mode: (1) Press the MODE to enter the main menu. (2) Press the Left/Right button to move the red box and select Press the OK button to enter the . mode. Frame your subject with the viewfinder or LCD.
C Oppeerraattiioonn Baassiicc O Chhaapptteerr 22 B 2.2.3. Audio recording mode Press the button to activate audio recording. The LCD shows the following: Audio Recording Mode Icon Current Date Audio Recording Timer (Showing the length of the recorded audio file) Please note that audio recording is activated as soon as the audio recording mode is entered. The timer begins to indicate the recording time. Press the button to terminate audio recording. 2.2.4.
Press the OK button to enable a magnified view of the picture according to the zooming magnification. Press the Up/Down/Left/Right button to view different parts of the picture. Playing the video on the full screen Playback status indicator Playback time indicator Press the OK button to play the image. The “ ” (play) occurs on the left bottom of the screen to indicate the playback status. Note: Press the "OK" button to shift between " " (Play) and " " (Pause).
C Oppeerraattiioonn Baassiicc O Chhaapptteerr 22 B 2.2.5. Deleting pictures or videos Deleting a single picture or video To delete a picture or video, select the picture or video to be deleted and press the button. Press the Up/Down button to move the red box and select the Delete menu. Press the OK button and a message will appear on the screen: “Are you sure you want to delete the file?” Press the OK button to confirm the deletion and the next picture or video will appear on the screen.
2.2.6. Image protection Protecting a single picture or video To protect a picture or video, select the picture or video to be protected and press the button. Press the Up/Down button to move the red box and select the Protect menu. Press the Up/Down button to move the red box and select On to enable protection or select Off to disable protection. Protecting all pictures or videos To protect all pictures and videos, enter the playback interface and press the button.
C Oppeerraattiioonn Baassiicc O Chhaapptteerr 22 B 2.2.7. DPOF print DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) refers to a format in which the print specifications for the picture taken by a digital camera are recorded in the storage media, like an SD card. The recorded specifications include information about which picture is to be printed. To print a picture, the picture to be printed should be selected at first. Then press the button. Press the Up/Down button to move the red box. Select the Print menu.
+1.5EV +2.0EV White balance AWB Auto (Default) Sunny Cloudy Tungsten lamp The color of the subject changes due to the color of reflected light. Pictures taken under different light conditions will have a different color temperature. If you are familiar with color temperature adjustments, you may change this setting by yourself. Incandescence lamp 1 Incandescence lamp 2 Burst Snapshot Single (default) Multiple The setting for taking multiple pictures enables burst snapshots for a series of motions.
C Oppeerraattiioonn Baassiicc O Chhaapptteerr 22 B 2.3.2 Press the Video Resolution button under the 320X240 (10 frames/second) 640X480 -2.0EV Exposure Value -1.5EV -1.0EV -0.5EV 0EV(default) +0.5EV +1.0EV +1.5EV +2.
3.1 Connecting to a PC or a TV set This chapter discusses how to connect the camera to a PC to transmit files or to a TV set to view pictures or videos. 3.1.1 Installing the software The CD-ROM contains a driver program for using the camera as a networked camera to transmit data and various programs helpful for you in viewing and editing the pictures and videos. Follow the steps below: Insert the CD-ROM in the CD drive of your PC and the system will automatically read the disc.
C V TV C oorr T PC Coonnnneecctt ttoo P Chhaapptteerr 33 C 3.1.3 Connecting the USB cable Execute the following operations to connect the camera to a PC: Plug the bigger end of the USB cable into the USB port. Connect the smaller end of the USB cable into the camera. An icon for storage will be displayed on the LCD and then the LCD is powered off. 3.1.
Drag the pictures or videos to be transmitted into My Folder. Note: How to remove the USB cable from the computer Double click Select on the task bar. （USB Disk） and then press “Stop”. Make sure that the device is selected in the window “Stop the hardware device” and then press “OK”. The screen will show that the hardware device is now ready for being removed safely. You can now unplug the camera. 3.1.
C V TV C oorr T PC Coonnnneecctt ttoo P Chhaapptteerr 33 C 3.1.6 Viewing pictures or videos on a TV screen To view the pictures or videos on the TV screen, you should do the following: Power on the camera and press the MODE button to shift to the mode. Use the AV cable to connect the output port of the camera to the video input port of the TV set. The LCD will be turned off automatically. The pictures or videos will be displayed on the TV screen.
Frequency When the shipment of the camera is made, the light frequency of the camera has been adjusted to meet the local standards. Different frequency causes different picture/video effects. Please refer to the following specifications to make frequency adjustment when you are traveling abroad or encounter noise.
C maattiioonn Otthheerr iinnffoorrm Chhaapptteerr 44 O LED information Status of the Power LED Self-Timer LED camera Green Red Green Power-off Off Off Off Stand-by On Flash(1Hz) Off Recharging the On On Off Processing On Off Off Low power Off Flash (1Hz) Off USB connection On Off Off Self-timer On Off Flash (1Hz) Video recording On Off On flash unit Troubleshooting Trouble Cause Solution Cannot power on the No power in the Replace the batteries camera batteries.
the subject. The images are not Before storing the If the Low power stored images, the camera message appears, turned itself off. replace the batteries at once. The pictures cannot be The driver program is 1. Before connecting the stored onto a computer not installed. USB cable, install the through a USB cable Incorrect installation. driver and power on the camera. 2. Remove the driver and related programs and then reinstall them in accordance with the User’s Guide.
C maattiioonn Otthheerr iinnffoorrm Chhaapptteerr 44 O Important: Using the camera under 0 ºC or above 40 ºC is not recommended. Don’t leave the camera in direct sunlight. Don’t place the camera in extreme temperatures, such as close to an air-conditioner or a heater. Store the camera in a dry place. For your own safety, avoid using the camera during an electrical storm. Salt and alkali may cause serious damage to the camera. Don’t clean the camera with ethanol.
