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Digital camera

What your 3 year warranty means

Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should therefore

provide you with years of good service when used properly. In the event of product

failure within its intended use over the course of the first 3 years after the date of

purchase, we will rectify the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought

to our attention. In the unlikely event of such an occurrence, or if you require any

information about the product please contact us via our after sales support services,

details of which can be found in this manual and on the product itself.

Summary of content (27 pages)

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EN-1 Digital camera What your 3 year warranty means Great care has gone into the manufacture of this product and it should therefore provide you with years of good service when used properly. In the event of product failure within its intended use over the course of the first 3 years after the date of purchase, we will rectify the problem as quickly as possible once it has been brought to our attention.
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EN-2 READ THIS FIRST Trademark Information Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation. Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation. Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Inc. SD™ is a trademark. Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice.
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EN-3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. Warnings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off and remove the batteries. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase Helpline: 1800 623 432. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power off and remove the batteries. Continued use might cause fire or electric shock.
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EN-4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with the polarity inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not turn on the LED lights close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact. This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak.
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EN-5 Notes on Battery Usage When you use the batteries, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Use only the specified batteries. Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. Therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.
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EN-6 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................7 Overview .....................................................................................................................7 Package Contents .......................................................................................................7 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA .............................................................8 Front View .................................
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EN-7 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 an 8.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 2448 pixels.
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EN-8 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Shutter button 2. Power button 3. Status LED 4. Flash 5. Self-timer LED 6. Microphone 7. Lens After Sales Support TEL: 1800 623 432 WEB: www.traveler-service.
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EN-9 Rear View 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 10 9 1. LCD monitor 2. Zoom in button Zoom out button 8 6. SCN/SET Scene mode / Set button 7. Strap holder 8. Battery / Memory card cover 3. MENU Menu button 9. USB connector 4. MODE Mode button Capture mode S Video mode x Playback mode 10. Tripod socket 5.
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EN-10 LCD Monitor Display Capture Mode 1. Scene mode 2. Flash mode [Z] Auto Flash [Y] Red-eye Reduction [X] Forced Flash [W] Flash Off 3. Zoom status 4. Battery condition [D] Full battery power [C] Medium battery power [B] Low battery power [A] No battery power 5. Storage media [}] Internal memory (no card) [{] SD/SDHC memory card 6. CaptureMd. [Blank] Single [ ] Cont. [ ] AEB [ ] Burst [ ] Cont.flash [ ] Pre-Shot [ ] Coupl.shot 7.
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EN-11 Video mode [S] 1. Mode icon 2. Zoom status 3. Battery condition 4. Storage media 5. Video resolution 6. Available recording time/Elapsed time 7. Main focus area 8. Date 9. Self-timer icon 10. Focus setting 1 2 4 10 2008/01/01 5 03:50 6 8 7 1 1 5 Playback mode [x] - Video playback 1. Total recorded time 2. Video status bar 3. Elapsed time 4. File number 5. Folder number 6. Protect icon 7. Mode icon 8. Play mode VGA 10s 9 Playback mode [x] - Still image playback 1. Mode icon 2.
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EN-12 GETTING STARTED Preparation 1. Attach the camera strap. 2. Open the battery/memory card cover. 3. Load the supplied batteries with orientation as shown. correct 4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional). The camera has 16MB internal memory (12MB 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.
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EN-13 CAPTURE MODE Capturing Images Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" full colour TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings. 1. Press the Power button to turn the power on. The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated. 2. Set the camera mode to [ ]. 3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor. Pressing the button zooms in on the subject, and enlarges the subject on the LCD monitor.
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EN-14 Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 20 modes, you can capture the image with the most appropriate settings. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ]. 2. Press the SCN/SET button. 3. Select the desired scene mode with the e / f buttons, Sports 07/20 and press the SCN/SET button. 4. Compose the image and press the shutter button.
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EN-15 Scene mode Description e Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture a sunset. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene. m Sunrise Select this mode when you want to capture a sunrise. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene. k Splash Water Select this mode when you want to capture photos of splashing water. e Flow Water Select this mode when you want to capture the soft flowing water.
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EN-16 VIDEO MODE Recording Video Clips This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels. Voice can also be recorded. 1. Set the camera mode to [w]. 2. Compose the image. 3. Press the shutter button. The recording of the video clip will start. Pressing the shutter 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.
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EN-17 PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor. 1. Set the camera mode to [x]. The last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the e / f buttons. To view the previous image, press the e button. To view the next image, press the f button. Pressing the button enlarges the image. To return to normal magnification, press the button. x1.5 An [S] icon is displayed with the video data.
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EN-18 MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. Capture Size Quality Colour W.Balance ( Manual WB ISO MENU:Exit 8M Normal Normal Auto Next Menu Auto SET:Adj. Capture W Metering Average A Sharpness Normal Saturation Normal MENU:Exit SET:Adj. 1. Set the camera mode to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f button. 3.
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EN-19 ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. * Auto / 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 Metering This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure. * [ o ] Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.
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EN-20 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 640x480 Colour MENU:Exit SET:Adj. 1. Set the camera mode to [ w ]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the SCN/SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the SCN/SET button. 5. To exit from the menu, press the MENU button. Size This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured.
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EN-21 Playback Menu In the [x] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback. Fix Red Eyes Slide Show DPOF Protect LCD Bright. Copy to Card Next Menu 3 sec. Next Menu Next Menu 0 Next Menu MENU:Exit SET:Adj. 1. Set the camera mode to [x]. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the SCN/SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the SCN/SET button. 5.
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EN-22 Setup Menu Set your camera’s operating environment. Setup Beep Date/Time Language Fr.No.Reset LCD Bright. Auto Off MENU:Exit On Next Menu English Next Menu 0 3 Min. SET:Adj. Beep Date/Time Language Fr.No.Reset LCD Bright. Auto Off MENU:Exit On Next Menu English Next Menu 0 3 Min. SET:Adj. Beep Format Fr.No.Reset Media Info. Sys. Info. Language MENU:Exit On Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu Next Menu English SET:Adj. 1. 2. 3. 4. Set the camera mode to [ ] / [S] / [x]. Press the MENU button.
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EN-23 SYSTEM REQUIREMENT Windows Pentium III 800 or equivalent Windows 2000/XP/Vista 256MB RAM (512 MB recommended) 150MB available hard disk space CD-ROM drive Available USB port Macintosh PowerPC G3/G4/G5 OS 9.
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EN-24 SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (8.0 megapixels) Image resolution 3264 x 2448, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480
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EN-25 Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions. If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer. Connecting the camera to the printer 1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera. 2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer. 3. Turn on your camera.
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EN-26 A. Information on Disposal for Users (private households) 1. In the European Union Attention: If you want to dispose of this equipment, please do not use the ordinary dust bin! Used electrical and electronic equipment must be treated separately and in accordance with legislation that requires proper treatment, recovery and recycling of used electrical and electronic equipment.
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EN-27 After Sales Support TEL: 1800 623 432 WEB: www.traveler-service.