Warranty Policy This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the orignal purchaser. In case of defects in materials or workmanship, we will replace or repair the camera free of charge. This warranty applies to the camera only. This warranty does not include batteries, or other accessories which have not been manufactured by our company. This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tampered with, or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer.
WARNING Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke, becomes unusually hot to be touched, emitting any unusual odor or noise, or if it is in any other abnormal states. Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC power adapter). (If you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.
WARNING Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury. Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting into the camera. Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach on near water. Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
CAUTION Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire.
CAUTION When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation, always unplug the camera from the power source (batteries or AC power adapter ) for safety. (if you are using the AC power adapter, unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.) Failure to do so could result in a fire. Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera.
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Contents E Getting Started 12 Checking Accessories System Requirements 12 13 Identifying the Parts 14 Top View Front View Rear View Bottom View Operating Mode Knob Status LCD LCD Monitor Connectors Preparing the Power Supply Loading the CompactFlash TM Card Attaching the Strap Setting the Date and Time 14 14 14 15 15 16 16 16 17 18 19 19 Basic Operations 19 How to record an image? How to playback images? How to view image information and thumbnails? How to examine image details? How to delete im
How to set the image resolution & quality? How to set the flash? 24 26 Advanced Operation 26 How How How How How 26 27 27 28 28 to to to to to adjust the EV compensation? adjust the White Balance? set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language? set the Self-Timer? format the CF (CompactFlashTM) card? Operating Modes and Menus 29 RECORD Mode PLAY Mode SETUP Mode DELETE Mode COMPUTER Mode 29 31 34 37 39 Transferring your Images to the Computer 39 Driver Installation for PC Downloading Images Editing a
Getting Started Thanks for the purchase of the digital camera. With the camera, you will live a whole new camera experience and make photo shooting more interesting and fun. Here below we will guide you through the whole picture taking process, please keep this booklet on hand and enjoy your time.
System Requirements Pentium 166 MHz processor or higher / PowerPC G3/G4 or higher Windows 98/Me/2000 Mac OS 8.6 or later An available USB port At least 32 MB RAM 80 MB available hard disk space A CD-ROM drive Color monitor (800x600 24-bit or higher recommended) Microsoft Internet Explorer 4.
Identifying the Parts Top View(Fig.1) E 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shutter Button Power Button Status LCD Resolution/Quality Button Operating Mode Knob Menu Button Flash Mode Button A B C D E F G Front View(Fig.2) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Viewfinder Window Flash Jack Cover Focus Knob Lens Rear View(Fig.3) 1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. Display Button 7. LED 1 8. LED 2 R S T Bottom View (Fig.4) 1. Battery Cover 2. Tripod Socket 3. CF Cover U V W E Operating Mode Knob(Fig.5) The camera provides 5 different operating modes for your selection: 1. Record Mode 2. Play Mode 3. Setup Mode 4. Delete Mode 5.
Status LCD(Fig.6) E The status LCD contains the following indicators: 1. Resolution Indicator 2. Computer Mode Indicator 3. Image Quality Indicator 4. Battery Power Indicator 5. Flash Mode Indicator 6. Images Remaining/Image Number Indicator 7. Self-timer Indicator LCD Monitor The LCD Monitor shows the current image information: 1. Resolution 2. Quality 3. Time (optional) 4. Date (optional) 5. File Name Connectors(Fig.
Preparing the Power Supply Using Batteries(Fig.8) 1. Slide the battery cover in the direction indicated by the arrow. 2. Insert 4 batteries with the correct polarity as shown on the inner side of the battery cover. 3. Close the battery cover. On Battery Usage Use 4 “AA” type batteries only. Do not mix battery types or it may cause a fire or explosion. Use only one battery type at one time. Batteries should be inserted in the battery compartment with the “+” and “-” sides facing correctly.
Do not heat or attempt to disassemble a battery, and do not place a battery in water or in a fire. Do not subject batteries to strong impacts, such as hitting them with a hammer, stepping on them or dropping them. Using the Power Adapter(Fig.9) E 1. Open the connector cover and connect one end of the power adapter to the DC 6V IN port as illustrated. 2. Connect the other end of the power adapter to a power outlet. Use only the specified batteries or AC power adapter specified for use with this camera.
Attaching the Strap(Fig.11) 1. Insert the thin end of the strap into the strap holder. 2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop of thin cord and pull the strap tight. Setting the Date and Time (optional) Switch to SETUP mode and then power on the camera, the Setup menu appears. Press the OK / Zoom Button to select DATE/TIME. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK / Zoom Button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to make the change. For more details, please refer to page 35.
3. Use the viewfinder window or LCD Monitor to frame the image. Press the Display button to turn on the LCD Monitor for usage. 4. Press the Shutter button. LED1 is blinking while capturing images. Digital Zoom E To record a zoom image, perform the following: 1. Set the camera to Record mode. 2. Press the Display button to turn on the LCD monitor. 3. Press the OK / Zoom button to activate 2X digital zoom function. 4. Press the Shutter button.
Use the viewfinder or LCD display to frame your shot. Be sure to rest the camera against your forehead while using the viewfinder to focus your shot. On Shutter Button Release Press the shutter button slowly and gently with your finger on it. Keep your camera still and do not shake while pressing the shutter button. Release your press when you hear a “Beep” sound. E How to playback images? To playback the image recorded in the CF card, make sure the card is inserted.
On a TV 1. Set the appropriate Video output mode corresponding to your TV standard. 2. Connect one end of the video cable to the VIDEO port of your camera. 3. Connect the other end of the cable to the VIDEO port of your television. 4. Turn on the camera and the TV. 5. Set the camera to PLAY mode . 6. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to forward/backward through the recorded images. How to view image information and thumbnails? E General information is also recorded at the same time as image captured.
How to delete images? To delete the images recorded in the CF card, make sure to insert the card before deletion. To delete the images recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any CF card or the camera will not be able to read the internal data with an external memory card attached. 1. Set the operating mode to DELETE . 2. Press the Menu button to enter the DELETE MENU. 3. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select DELETE CURRENT or DELETE ALL 4. Press the OK / Zoom Button to confirm. 5.
How to set the focus? Before taking a picture, you may need to set the focus. The camera provides 2 different type for your selection: E Effective Range (Meter) Description 0.6 ~ 8 Mode Icon Portrait/Telephoto Icon Close-up 0.3 ~ 0.6 For a normal/long distance shot For a macro shot Simply switch the Focus knob to select one.
Resolution Indicator In RECORD mode: Shows the currently set image resolution setting. In PLAY mode: Shows the captured image resolution setting. Image Quality Indicator In RECORD mode: Shows the currently set image quality setting. In PLAY mode: Shows the captured image quality setting.
How to set the flash? The Flash Mode can only be set under RECORD mode. There are 4 modes available: Auto, RedEye, Fill-In and Off. The default setting is OFF. To change the setting, press the Flash Mode button a number of times until the desired one is selected.
This setting is reset to 0.0 when the camera power is off. How to adjust the White Balance? To adjust the White Balance, perform the following: 1. Set the operating mode to RECORD . 2. Press the Menu button. The Record menu appears. 3. Select the WHITE BALANCE item. 4. Select the desired white balance setting. E This setting is reset to AUTO when the camera power is off. How to set the OSD (On-Screen Display) language? To set the OSD language, perform the following: 1. Set the operating mode to SETUP.
How to set the Self-Timer? The self-timer can only be set under RECORD mode. To use the Self-Timer function, perform the following: 1. Press the Self-Timer button to activate the Self-timer. 2. Press the Shutter button. 3. After 10 seconds, an image is captured and the timer will turn itself off. The Self-Timer is designed to count down for 10 seconds. In the first 7 seconds, the indicator blinks at a rate relatively slow and then blinks rapidly for the last 3 seconds.
Operating Modes and Menus RECORD Mode Set the operating mode to RECORD for image capturing. RECORD MENU Press the Menu button in RECORD The menu contains the following items: mode, the RECORD menu appears. E LCD BRIGHTNESS: Changes the brightness setting (-5 ~ +5, Interval =1) of the LCD display. Press the OK / Zoom Button to select this item. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK / Zoom Button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to increase/decrease the LCD brightness.
E If the LCD Monitor is off but QuickView mode is enabled, a preview of the captured image is temporarily shown on the LCD Monitor for 3 seconds as soon as the image acquired. After the 3 seconds is over, the LCD Monitor will be automatically turned off. During this 3 seconds of preview in either case, the user will have the option, by means of an onscreen prompt, of deleting the image just captured by pressing the OK / Zoom Button once processing is completed.
Reference: The approximate color temperature of the 4 above white balance settings (except Auto White Balance) will be Sun = 5500K, Shade = 6000K, Flourescent = 4000K and Tungsten = 2850K. EV COMPENSATION: Adjusts the exposure compensation over a range of -1.8 to +1.8 EV in steps of 0.3 EV. Select the item by the arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK / Zoom Button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK / Zoom Button being pressed.
LCD BRIGHTNESS: Changes the brightness setting (-5 ~ +5, Interval = 1) of the LCD Monitor. Press the OK / Zoom Button to select this item. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK / Zoom Button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to increase/decrease the LCD brightness. Press the OK / Zoom Button again to make the change. The cursor returns to the Record menu automatically when the change is made. The setting is conserved even if the camera power is off.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) If you select the DPOF item, all your settings will save in the CF card. Therefore, the printer will print directly as your setting, after you insert the CF card into a printer. DPOF User Interface You can use Shutter or Menu button to setup DPOF, procedures are showed as following: (1) Use Shutter button in PLAY Mode: 1. Set the Operating Mode to the PLAY , then the last image appears. 2. Press the Shutter button to toggle the DPOF print tag setting of the selected image.
If you select PRINT INDEX, use the arrow buttons ( / ) to toggle ON or OFF, and then press OK to confirm and return to the DPOF submenu. You can select to print photo index or not. If you select PRINT ENABLE, use arrow buttons ( / ) to toggle ENABLE or DISABLE. If you select “ENABLE” and press OK / Zoom Button to confirm, the camera will save the setting and returns to Play menu.
DATE/TIME: (optional) Displays the date and time information. When the camera is used for the first time or the batteries are replaced, you may need to have the correct date/time set. Press the OK / Zoom Button to select DATE/TIME. The cursor skips to the data field and the first item (Month) in this field is selected. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to change the number or press the OK / Zoom Button to proceed to the next item.
SOUND: Enables/disables the sound effects. You may choose either to turn on or off (default=ON) the sound effects while pressing a button is produced by the camera. Select the item by the arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK / Zoom Button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK / Zoom Button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to toggle the selection. Press the OK / Zoom Button again to make the change. The cursor returns to the Setup menu automatically when the change is made.
RESET TO DEFAULT: Returns all the camera settings to the factory default settings. Select the item by the arrow buttons ( / ) and then press the OK / Zoom Button to confirm. The cursor skips to the data field as the OK / Zoom Button being pressed. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to toggle the selection. Select YES and press the OK / Zoom Button to make the change and returns to the SETUP menu. Select NO, then press the OK / Zoom Button to cancel and return to the SETUP menu without any change.
To delete the images recorded in the camera (internal memory), do not insert any CF card or the camera will not be able to read the internal data with an external memory card attached. E DELETE CURRENT 1. The last image taken or the image currently being viewed in Play mode will be shown. 2. Use the arrow buttons ( / ) to select the captured images you want to delete. 3. Press the Menu button to enter the DELETE MENU. As DELETE CURRENT is highlighted, press the OK / Zoom Button to confirm your selection.
Computer Mode Images can only be transferred to a Computer via USB in this mode. There are no menus associated with this mode, and no buttons are active in this mode. Transferring your Images to the Computer Before image transfer, please read the following guideline carefully. E Driver Installation for PC For Users of Windows 98 If you are planing to transfer your images into a Windows98-based computer, make sure to complete the camera driver installation before the camera connection.
Downloading Images 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. E Plug one end of USB to computer. Power on the camera. Switch the mode dial to Computer Mode . Plug the other end of USB to the camera. Double-click My computer icon on the desktop and find the Removable Disk. Drag and drop the images in the removable disk mentioned above to the folder in your hard disk. 7. Once the copy process has been completed, the images then successfully have downloaded from the camera to your PC.
1. Launch MGI PhotoSuite. Get button Navigation bar Welcome screen Get button E 2. Click the large Get button on the Welcome screen, or the Get button on the Navigation bar. 3. Choose a photo source (e.g. computer) and click the Open button.(see below) 4. Now you are able to process your images with all the tools provided by PhotoSuite.
Using MGI PhotoVista MGI PhotoVista is an easy-to-use program that lets you create spectacular 360 0 panoramic images in a snap. When you view these panoramas, you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment. Photovista’s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together, and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes.
Step 3: Preview the Stitch Click the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Preview Stitch button. E Step 4: View the Panorama In Action Choose Show Viewer from the Panorama menu. The Stitch Preview window changes to viewer mode. Press and drag the pointer over the panorama vertically and horizontally. Press SHIFT to zoom in or press CTRL to zoom out. Close the viewer window when you’re done to return to the preview stitch.
Step 5: Create a Full Stitch Click the Stitch Panorama icon. The Stitch Options dialog box appears. Click Full Stitch button. The Stitch Progress dialog box displays the progress of the stitch. Follow the procedure in Step 4 to view the panorama in action. E Step 6: Save a Panorama After Step5, you can save the panorama from the Stitched Result window as a BMP, Flashpix (FPX), or JPEG file. MGI PhotoVista also automatically creates an IVR file for you, which you use to play the panorama.
Driver Installation the for Mac 1.Insert CD-ROM. Click the Digital Camear Driver Installer and Camera Driver Installation for Mac will start. 2.Select Install Location and click Install. 3.Click Cancel and installation will be cancelled. Click Continue and the installation will progress. 4.Installation is successful. Click Continue for additional installation. Click Restart to restart the computer. 5.
Display Button The LCD button is only active in RECORD and PLAY modes. While in RECORD mode, press the Display button will toggle the LCD monitor On and Off. In PLAY mode, press the Display button to review the images in the following 3 modes: 1. Single image display 2. Single image display with image information overlay 3. Multi-image (3x3 thumbnail) display E Menu Button The Menu button is active in RECORD/PLAY/DELETE modes. Press the Menu button to turn on the Record/Play/Delete menus.
Power Button Press the power button to turn on/off the camera. While the camera is powered on and there is no button activity or host communication for about 90 seconds, the camera will automatically turn itself off to conserve battery power (standby) meanwhile press any button or rotate the Mode knob will bring the camera back immediately. If there is no any activity for 3 minutes, the system power will be off and you will have to press the power button to turn it on.
Operating Mode Knob Switch the Operating Mode knob to select the desired operating mode. There are five operating modes available as follows: RECORD: Capture/stores images PLAY: Review images in memory SETUP: Change camera settings DELETE: Delete images in memory COMPUTER: Transfer images to your Computer E Battery Power Indicator You may check the battery status by the battery power indicator on the LCD display. Battery icon with 3 bars on: The battery is fully charged.
LED Messages Type Color Status Description While detecting the system error Camera is powered on Image processing (Compression/Decompression) Sound LED1 LED1 LED1 Red Green Red Blinking On Blinking LED1 LED2 SELF-Timer Indicator SELF-Timer Indicator Orange Green Red Blinking On Blinking USB processing Self-Timer function is activated No No No No Red On Self-Timer button is pressed Yes CF card is inserted Yes No E 49
Specification E Image Sensor Image Resolution Image Quality Color Lens Zoom File Format Internal Memory External Memory Processing Time Software Driver AP LCD Display LCD Indicator Built-in Flash Self-timer Exposure White Balance Language Connectors Power Certification Dimensions Weight 50 CCD sensor with 1.3 mega pixels 1280*960/640*480 Normal, Fine, Super Fine 24-bit Color (RGB) Fixed Lens with Macro (0.3m~0.6m), Aperture-2 step (Auto)F:2.8/8 2 X Digital Zoom JPEG , EXIF 2.