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2 READ THIS FIRST T r ademar k Infor mation  Microsoft ® and W indows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  SD TM is a trademark.  Photo Explorer and Photo Express ar e trademarks.  Other names and [...]

3 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all W ar nings and Cautions before using this product. War nings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of pur chase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been dam[...]

4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury , or damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s[...]

5 Notes on Batter y Usa ge When you use the battery , carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below: Different battery types and surr ounding temperatures may affect the battery performance. Avoid using batteries in extr emely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce c[...]

6 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.................................................8 Overview............................................................. 8 Package Contents............................................... 9 Optional Accessories...........................................9 COMPONENTS GUIDE......................................10 Front View .....[...]

7 Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips................................................................... 53 SOFTWARE INST ALLA TION..............................54 Installing Photo Explorer .......................................54 Installing Photo Expr ess.......................................55 USING THE DIGIT AL CAMERA AS A PC CAMER[...]

8 INTRODUCTION Over view Y our new stylish digital camera delivers high quality , 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 1.7" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines wheth[...]

9 Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact to your dealer .  Digital Camera  Camera Strap  User’s Manual  Software CD-ROM  USB Cable  Camera Pouch  Lithium ion rechargeable batter[...]

10 1. Strap eyelet 2. Lens cover 3. Shutter button 4. Flash COMPONENTS GUIDE F r ont V iew 5. Lens 6. Microphone 7. Self-timer LED 6 5 2 4 3 1 7[...]

11 Rear view 1. DC IN 5V terminal 2. Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 3. USB terminal 4. T ripod socket 5. Battery/SD card 6. OK OK button Zoom button 7. T Arrow button (Down) MODE Mode button 8. X Arrow button (Right) Flash button 9. W Arrow button (Left) Self-timer button 10. S Arrow button (Up) MENU Menu button 11 . LCD monitor 12. S[...]

12 LED Indicators Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound Status LED None The camera is powering up Y es *(1) Status LED Solid green The camera is powered and r eady No Status LED Blinking green Charging the flash No Status LED Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory car d No Status LED Solid green USB communication/transfer in pro[...]

13 Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation. Mode Description 1. [ A ] Auto mode Select this option to leave all the adjustments to the camera and take images casually. 2. [ ] Sports mode Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects. 3. [ ] Night Scene mode Select this option to take images of people against da[...]

14 LCD Monitor Infor mation 4. Remaining pictures 5. [ ] Card indicator 6. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 1. Scene mode [ A ] Auto mode [ ] Sports mode [ ] Night Scene mode [ ] Portrait mode [ ] Landscape mode [ ] Backlight mode 2. Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] E[...]

15 These indicators are displayed when r ecording still images: 11. Flash mode [ ] Fill flash (on) [ ] Flash off [ A ] Automatic flash [ A ] Red-eye r eduction 12. [ ] Self-timer mode 13. [ ] Macr o mode icon 14. White balance [ No icon] Auto [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] T ungsten [ ] Fluor escent 15. EV compensation 7[...]

16 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 1. Playback mode 2. [ ] Card indicator 3. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 4. [ ] Pr otect indicator 5. [ ] DPOF icon 2 of 10[...]

17 These indicators are displayed when r ecording video clips: 1. Movie mode 2. Recording indicator 3. Video counter 4. [ ] Card indicator 5. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power REC 12:20[...]

18 These indicators are displayed when playing video clips back: 1. Playback mode 2. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 3. [ ] Card indicator 4. Index number of total number 5. Movie mode 6. Elapsed time 7. Elapsed playback indicator 00:52 2 of 10[...]

19 PREP ARING Y OUR CAMERA Installing the Batter y We highly r ecommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still camera. Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or r emoving the battery . 1. Make sure your camera is off . 2. Slide the battery/[...]

20 Char ging the Batter y Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply . Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN terminal of the camera. 2. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter into [...]

21 Loading an SD Memor y Car d (Optional Accessor y) Y our camera comes with 16 MB of inter nal memory (14 MB available for image storage), allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However , you can also expand the memory capacity by using the SD memory card. Optional SD memory card provide r emovable, reusable storage for images[...]

22 Setting the Date and Time The Date/T ime scr een will be presented if/when:  The camera is tur ned on for the first time.  The camera is turned on after removing the batteries for a long period of time. 1. Select the item field by using the W / X button.  T o increase the value, pr ess the S button.  T o decrease the valu[...]

23 Attaching the Camera Str a p T o prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the camera strap. Attach the camera strap as follows: 1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera. 2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.[...]

24 BASIC FUNCTIONS T ur ning the Pow er On 1. Slide the lens cover to turn the camera on. 2. The camera sounds one beep when it is initiated. T ur ning the Pow er Of f Slide the lens cover back to turn the camera off. ON OFF[...]

25 Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while taking pictures, to replay r ecorded images/video clips or to adjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the curr ent settings. 1. Slide the lens cover to turn the camera on. 2. Set the scene [...]

26 Using the Nor mal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject 1.12m to infinity. Select this mode for general shooting, including portraits and scenery. 1. Set the focus to the [ ] position. 2. Compose your image. 3. Press the shutter button. Note:  LCD monitor will display [ A ] as indicating Normal mode.[...]

27 Adjusting the Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer . Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is en- larged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear . 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery . (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 2. Press the b[...]

28 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. Y ou can take an image using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery . (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 2. Press the button located o[...]

29 The table below will help to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Description [ ] Fill flash (on) The flash will always fire r egardless of the surr ounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. [ ] Flash off The flash will not fire. Select this mode when taking images in a[...]

30 Using the Self-Timer By using the [ ] self-timer you can join into the screen when taking group shots. According to your preferences you can take pictures with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). Self-timer duration can be set as 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode appears cyclically as [[...]

31 Using the Macro Mode Use [ ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 0.6m to 1.14m. 1. Set the focus switch to the [ ] position.  LCD monitor will display [ ] as Macro mode. 2. Compose your image. 3. Press the shutter button.  T o disable macro photography , slide the focu[...]

32 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory , or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and re[...]

33 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recor ded subject and the capacity of the memory card, or if there are files other th[...]

34 SELECTING PHOT OGRAPHY MODE Auto Mode Using [ A ] Auto mode the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point the subject and then shoot. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the S / T button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Auto] b[...]

35 Spor ts Mode For dynamic action choose [ ] Sports mode. This feature also letting you to capture moving subjects continuously . 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the S / T button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-menu, select [Sports] by using the S / T button. Pr[...]

36 Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by using [ ] Night Scene mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with lights fr om the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to pr event blurring and let the both (people and [...]

37 Po r tr ait Mode T aking pictures by selecting [ ] Portrait mode helps you to construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly while indistinct background’s details. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the S / T button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After [...]

38 Landscape Mode T aking images by choosing [ ] Landscape mode helps you to capture vivid and expansive landscape pictur es with the enhancement of image’s color and saturation. [ ] Landscape mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 1.1m to infinity. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using[...]

39 Backlight Mode Use [ ] Backlight mode when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the S / T button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After e[...]

40 MO VIE MODE Using [ ] Movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Press the MODE button to enter the [ ] Movie mode. 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. Note:  In [ ] Movie mode, resolution/quality, self-timer cann[...]

41 IMAGE PLA YBA CK In [ ] Playback mode, you can view , magnify your images or play video clips back. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show , allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the images back one by one automatically. Single Image Playback Play back still images one at a time. 1. Pr ess tw[...]

42 Magnifying Ima ges While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode.  The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select your images by using the W / X button. 3. Enlarge the image by press[...]

43 Viewing Nine Ima ges At A Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the S / T button to select [Thumbnails]. 4. Press the OK button and nine thumbnail[...]

44 Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2 . Select the video clip that you want to view by using the W / T button. Automated Playback (Slide Show ) Slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide [...]

45 Protecting Ima ges This feature allows you to prevent recorded images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select [ Protect ] by using the S / T button, and press the OK button. 3. You can select to protect single image or all images a[...]

46 DELETING IMAGES Deleting Images/V ideo Clips Singl y Y ou can delete a captured image or a recor ded video clip at a time. 1. Pr ess continuously the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode.  The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select unwanted images by using the  /  button, then press the MENU button. 3. Select [...]

47 Deleting All Images/V ideo Clips 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select [Delete] by using the S / T button, and press the OK button. 3. Use the S / T button to select [All Images], and press the OK button. 4. Use the S / T button,then select [Execute] and press [...]

48 F or ma tting an SD Memor y Card or Inter nal Memor y This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored images and data. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [ Setup ] in any mode. 2. Select [Format] by using the S / T button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 3. If you want to format the SD memory card or th[...]

49 SETTING THE DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your SD memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through laboratory printing services that accept memory card[...]

50 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS T O Y OUR COMPUTER You can share recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web. Before doing these things, you need to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable and then transfer the images/video clips. To transfer images/video clips from the came[...]

51 Step 1: Install the USB Driver  Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. W indows 2000/ME/XP users should not install the USB driver. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2. When the welcome screen appears, click “ I nstall USB D river ” . Follo w [...]

52 Step 2: Connecting the Camer a to Y our Computer 1. Turn the camera on. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera. 4. The [USB] mode screen is displayed. Use S / T to select [Disk Drive], then press the OK button. 5. Look for a new ?[...]

53 Step 3: Downloading R ecor ded Ima ges/V ideo Clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer , it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard disk. For Computers Runni[...]

54 SOFTWARE INST ALLA TION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute the media through t[...]

55 Installing Photo Express Ulead ® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photos effortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Organize them conveniently with the Visual Browse m[...]

56 USING THE DIGIT AL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:  Microphone  Sound card  Speake[...]

57 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. T ur n on the power of the camera. 2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera. 4. The [USB] mode screen is displayed. 5. Use S / T to select [Pc Cam], then press the OK button. 6. [...]

58 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Captur e Men u This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking still images. 1. Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the S / T button. 2. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 3. After entering the sub-menu, select your option by using the S / T button. 4 . Press the OK button t [...]

59 Size This sets the size of the image that will be photographed. [3072 x 2304]: 3072 x 2304 pixels [2560 x 1920]: 2560 x 1920 pixels [2048 x 1536]: 2048 x 1536 pixels [1280 x 960]: 1280 x 960 pixels [640 x 480]: 640 x 480 pixels Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is taken. [Fine]: Low compression rate [Normal]: No[...]

60 EV Y our camera adjusts the exposure each scene automatically . However , when the subject is too dark or too bright, the camera adjusts the brightness or darker. This is called EV compensation. The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] (0.5 EV step). T o adjust EV , press the S / T button and press the OK bu[...]

61 White Balance When the brightness of the light changes, our eyes adapt the difference so that the white object r emains white. For digital still cameras, they can also see the white object as white by averaging the light around the subject. The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kinds of light that actually enters the l[...]

62 ISO Select the photographic ISO to be used when a photograph is taken. The higher the ISO sensitivity value, the greater sensitivity , but the greater the noise. With a higher sensitivity selected, bright photographs can be taken with less light. [Auto]: Automatic adjustment [100]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100 [200]: Sensitivity equivalent t[...]

63 Sharpne ss Y our camera will automatically emphazise the borders between light and dark areas of the image. This will make the image’s edges look sharper. [High]: Hard touch [Medium]: Normal touch [Low]: Soft touch Quick V iew Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have taken the shot. [ON]: Display quick view[...]

64 Playback Menu Use the Playback menu you can create an on-camera slide show or configure DPOF settings. Y ou may also delete one or all stored images, format your SD memory card or the internal memory . 1. Press MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu. Scroll through the options by using the[...]

65 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. EV Refer to section in this manual titled “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS for further details. White Balance Refer to section in this manual titled “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONS for further details. Exit Select this option if you wish to[...]

66 Setup Menu (in Captur e/V ideo/Playback Menu) Y ou can select according to your preference for the camera settings in Setup of Captur e/Video/Playback Menu. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the S / T button. Date/Tim e This sets the date and the time. Refer to section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and T ime” for [...]

67 Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor . Power Off If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful to reduce battery wear . [3 Min], [5 Min], [10 Min], [30 Min], [OFF] Set to Default This function will res[...]

68 CAMERA SPECIFICA TIONS Item Description Sensor Approx. 5.0 Mega pixels Image resolution Still image: 3072 x 2304 (7MP, by interpolation) 2560 x 1920 (5MP , native resolution) 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Fine/Normal/Economy Recording media 16 MB internal memory (14 MB available for image storage) SD memory[...]

69 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for r epairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center . P ow er Suppl y Symptom The power does not come on. The power cuts out during use. The power does not go off. The battery runs out quickly. The battery or camera feels wa[...]

70 Symptom Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot. Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. The camera does not focus. The flash does not fire. The flash cannot recharge. Even though the flash fired, the image is dark. The image is too dark. The image is too bright. The image lacks natural color. Cause The battery is running [...]

71 Symptom Cannot playback. The contents of memory card cannot be replayed. Files cannot be deleted. Cannot format a memory card. Cause It is not set to playback mode. Y ou played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device. Y ou played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device. The memory card is write-protected. End of[...]