Acer CU-6530 manual

EN-1 CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION 3 Package Contents 4 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA 4 Front View 5 Rear View 7 Status LED Indicator 8 LCD Monitor Icons 10 GETTING STARTED 1 0 Attaching the Camera Strap 1 0 Inserting and Removing the Battery 1 1 Charging the Battery 1 2 Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) 1 3 Setting the Date and[...]

EN-2 3 4 Protecting Images 3 6 DPOF Settings 3 8 Erasing Images 40 MENU OPTIONS 4 0 Capture Menu (Capture) 4 3 Capture Menu (Function) 4 5 Video Menu (Capture) 4 6 Video Menu (Function) 4 7 Playback Menu 4 8 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) 4 9 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 5 0 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER 5 1 Step 1: In[...]

EN-3 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 6.36 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels. Package Contents Carefully unpack your c[...]

EN-4 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA Front View # Name Description 1 . Shutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when pressed halfway down, and capture the image when pressed all the way down. 2. POWER button Turns the camera power on and off. 3 . Microphone Records audio clips. 4 . Flash Provides flash illumination. 5 . Lens 3x optica[...]

EN-5 Rear View # Name Description 1 . LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera, and previews the image before capturing it and review it afterwards. 2 . Mode switch Sets the camera mode. Capture mode Selects this when capturing still images. Video mode Selects this when recording video clips. Playback mode Performs image playback[...]

EN-6 SET /Direction button # Name Description 1. S button Scrolls upwards. Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting. 2. X button Scrolls right. Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting. 3. T button Scrolls downwards. Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the desired s[...]

EN-7 Status LED Indicator Camera status LED Color Green Red Orange State On On Flashing On During photography AE or AF is locked with the shutter button held halfway. Accessing files in progress. When the image is not in focus. Flash charging in progress. Docking station With the docking station, you can position your camera and play back your imag[...]

EN-8 LCD Monitor Icons Capture mode [ ] 1 . Zoom status 2 . Voice memo 3 . Remaining battery status [ ] Full battery power [ ] Medium battery power [ ] Low battery power [ ] No battery power 4 . Flash mode [Blank] Auto [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Forced Flash [ ] Flash Off 5. [ ] Histogram 6 . Focus area (When the shutter button is pressed halfway) 7[...]

EN-9 Video mode [ ] 1. [ ] Video mode 2 . Zoom status 3 . Remaining battery status 4 . Image size 5 . Possible recording time / elapsed time 6 . Quality 7 . Recording indicator 8 . Self-timer icon 9 . Focus icon Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback 1 . Playback mode 2 . File number 3 . Folder number 4 . Protect icon 5 . Voice memo 6 . DPOF icon [...]

EN-10 GETTING STARTED Attaching the Camera Strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. Inserting and Removing the Battery We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V) to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off[...]

EN-11 Charging the Battery You need to use the docking station and AC power adapter to charge the battery. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1 . Position the camera on the docking station. 2 . Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the docking station. 3 . Insert[...]

EN-12 Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Images captured with this camera will be stored in the SD memory card. Without inserting the SD memory card, you cannot capture images using the camera. Inserting the SD memory card 1 . Open the battery/SD memory card cover. 2. Insert the SD memory card in the correct orientation [...]

EN-13 Setting the Date and Time The date/time needs to be set if/when: Camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor,follow these steps to set the correct date and time. 1 . Slide the mode[...]

EN-14 Choosing the Language Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ] or [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with the X button. If no images / video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and then [Setup] menu is displayed.[...]

EN-15 Formatting the SD Memory Card This utility formats the SD memory card and erases all stored images and data. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu with X button. If no images / video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and then [Setup] menu is displayed. 3 . Select [For[...]

EN-16 [ ] Mode [ ] Mode Setting 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. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to[...]

EN-17 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE [ ] Capture Mode Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings. 1 . Press the POWER button to turn the power on. 2 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 3 . Compose your image in the LCD monitor. 4 . Press the shutter but[...]

EN-18 Recording Voice Memos A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image captured. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the X button. J [Function] menu is displayed. 3 . Select [Voice Memo] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET[...]

EN-19 Using the Digital Zoom Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4.4 times digital zoom permits zoom photography of up to 13.2 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ][...]

EN-20 The available flash settings in different photography modes: Scene Mode Auto {{{ { Portrait X { XX Night Portrait X X { X Night X X X { Candlelight X X X { Fireworks X X X { Landscape X X X { Natural Green X X X { Sunrise X X X { Sunset X X X { Sports X X X { Macro X X X { Black & White {{{ { Sepia {{{ { Splash Water {{{ { Flowing Water X[...]

EN-21 Setting the Focus Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus, [ ] macro or [ ] infinity. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2 . Toggle the button to select the desired focus mode. The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: Focus mode Description [ Blank]Auto Focus Selects this when yo[...]

EN-22 Setting the Self-timer This setting allows images to be captured with the self-timer. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2 . Toggle the button to select the setting. For the [ ] mode. OFF [ 10s ] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec. [ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec. For the [ ] mode. OFF [ 10s ] 10 sec. [ 2s ] 2 sec. 3 . Compose the image, press the shutter button [...]

EN-23 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction Images can be captured with the overall screen intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstance where the difference in brightness between the subject and the background (the contrast) is large, or when t[...]

EN-24 Setting the Scene Mode By simply selecting one of the following 19 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. a . Press the MENU button. b . Select [Scene Mode] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. c. Select the desired scene mode with the S / T buttons, and press the SET bu[...]

EN-25 Scene mode Description [ ] Sunset Select this mode when you want to capture photos of sunset scene. This mode helps keep the deep hues in the scene. [ ] Sports Select this mode when you want to capture fast-moving subjects. [ ] Macro Select this mode for close-up photography. [ ] Black & White Select this mode when you want to capture a b[...]

EN-26 Setting the Panorama Mode This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such as Cool 360 or Photoshop application. 1 .[...]

EN-27 [ ] Video Mode 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 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Compose the image. J Optical zoom can be set while composing the scene. J Digital zoom can be set at the resolution of 320 x 240 pixels only. 3. Press the shutter button. [...]

EN-28 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE Playing Back Still Images You can play back the still images on an LCD monitor. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. J The last image appears on the screen. 2 . The images can be fed in reverse or fed forward with the W / X buttons. J To view the previous image, press W . J To view the next image, press X . Image Display Inform[...]

EN-29 During Playback (Forward play) Pressing the X button will sequentially invoke 2x fast-forward, 4x fast- forward, regular play. (Reverse play) Pressing the W button will sequentially invoke 2x fast-reverse, 4x fast- feed reverse, regular play. Playing Back Video Clips You can play back video clips recorded on the LCD monitor. 1 . Slide the mod[...]

EN-30 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on the Docking Station You can also playback your images or video clips on the docking station. 1 . Position the camera on the docking station. J It is recommended to use the AC power adapter when playing back images or video clips on the docking station. 2. Press PHOTO button. J The last image appears on[...]

EN-31 Thumbnail Display This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor at the same time, which can quickly search for the image that you want. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. J The last image appears on the screen. 2 . Press the button. J The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. Images that have been selected wit[...]

EN-32 x 2 Zoom Playback This mode also allows you to enlarge your image on the selected portion of the image to check for small details. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the W / X buttons to select the image you want to enlarge. J You can also select the image you want to enlarge from the thumbnail display. 3 . Adjust the zoom ratio with[...]

EN-33 Slideshow Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 3 . Select [Slide Show] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. J The slideshow starts. 4 . To stop the slide sh[...]

EN-34 Protecting Images Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting Images 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the W / X buttons. 3 . Press the MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 4 . Select [Protect] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button.[...]

EN-35 Canceling the Protection To cancel protection for only one image, display the image that you want to remove the image protection. 1 . Select [Protect] with the S / T buttons from the playback menu, and press the SET button. 2 . Select [Single] or [All] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 3 . Select [Cancel Protect] with the S / [...]

EN-36 DPOF Settings DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will rea[...]

EN-37 9 . Select date to [On] or [Off] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. J On: The date of the photograph will also be printed. J Off: The date of the photograph will not be printed. 1 0 . Select [Print Enable] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. 1 1. Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. J[...]

EN-38 Erasing Images Erasing at Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function) The quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2 . Press the [ ] button. J The last image and quick delete menu appear on the screen. 3. Press the [ ] button again to delete the image. J You may [...]

EN-39 100-0010 100-0010 5 . Select [Execute] with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button. J To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the SET button. J Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In other[...]

EN-40 MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button. J [Capture] menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired [Capture] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the de[...]

EN-41 Scene Mode Refer to section in this manual titled “ Setting the Scene Mode ” for further details. Size This sets the size of the image that will be captured. *[ ] 2816 x 2112 *[ ] 2272 x 1704 *[ ] 1600 x 1200 *[ ] 640 x 480 Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) at which the image is captured. *[ ] Fine *[ ] Normal *[ ] Economy [...]

EN-42 Manual WB This manually sets the white balance and stores it. Use of this is convenient when the white balance does not offer a good match. Before select [Execute] determine the subject (such as a white paper) that will be used to set the white balance. * Cancel / Execute ISO This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivit[...]

EN-43 Capture Menu (Function) 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the X button. J [Function] menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired [Function] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons[...]

EN-44 LCD Bright. Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the button and darker with the button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. Digital Zoom This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * On / Off Preview This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen imm[...]

EN-45 Video Menu (Capture) This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button. J [Capture] menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired [Capture] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting wi[...]

EN-46 Video Menu (Function) 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Function] menu with the X button. J [Function] menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired [Function] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, a[...]

EN-47 Playback Menu In the [ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2 . Press the MENU button. J The playback menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setting with the S / T buttons, an[...]

EN-48 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode) Set your camera’s operating environment. 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the X button. J [Setup] menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired [Setup] option item with the S / T buttons, and press the SET button to enter its respective menu. 4. [...]

EN-49 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode) 1 . Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the MENU button, and select the [Setup] menu with the X button. J [Setup] menu is displayed. J If no images/video clips are recorded on the SD memory card, press the MENU button and then [Setup] menu is displayed. 3 . Select the desired [Setup] option item with the S / T[...]

EN-50 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow these steps: Step 1: Installing the USB driver (Windows 98 and Mac OS 8.6 users only) Step 2: Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3: Downloading images and video files System Requirements (Windows) J Pentium[...]

EN-51 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver Windows 98 computers The USB driver on the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers. Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000/ME/XP is not necessary. 1 . Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive. The welcome screen appears. 2 . Click “ INSTALL USB DRIVER ?[...]

EN-52 3 . Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 4 . Press the USB button. J The USB menu appears on the screen. 5 . Select [PC] and press the SET button. J USB screen appears on the screen. 6. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My Computer”. 7 . Look for a new “Removable disk” icon. This ?[...]

EN-53 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files 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” or “unlabeled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive. Window[...]

EN-54 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing NTI Photo Suite PC users will find that NTI Photo Suite is a very user-friendly image-editing program. With NTI Photo Suite, you can retouch, compose, and organize your images. It includes a variety of templates, such as photo frames, birthday cards, calendars and more. Get your images ready and explor[...]

EN-55 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Image sensor 1/2.5” CCD sensor (6.36 Mega pixels) Image resolution <Still image> 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 <Video clip> 640 x 480, 320 x 240 LCD monitor 2.5” full color LTPS LCD (230K pixels) Recording media Supports SD memory card (up to 1 GB) (optional) Compressio[...]