INDEX
Getting Started............................................................................ 1
Contents of Package ........................................................................... 1
System Requirements ......................................................................... 1
General Precautions ............................................................................ 2
FCC Compliance and Advisory ............................................................ 2
Camera Nomenclature ......................................................................... 3
Accessory Set-up ................................................................................ 4
Preparing to Take Pictures ......................................................... 6
Battery Installation................................................................................ 6
Turning Camera ON and OFF .............................................................. 8
Date and Time Set-Up ......................................................................... 9
Beep Sound Set-Up .......................................................................... 11
Power Save Settings ......................................................................... 12
Quick View Setting............................................................................. 13
TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................ 14
Language Set-Up............................................................................... 15
Using a Memory Card ........................................................................ 17
Camera Working Mode...................................................................... 18
Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 19
Previewing a Picture before it is taken............................................... 19
Taking a picture .................................................................................. 20
Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................... 22
Setting the White Balance ................................................................. 23
Changing the Picture Resolution and Quality (Compression) ........... 24
Setting the Flash ................................................................................ 25
Using Digital Zoom ............................................................................ 26
Continuous Shutter Mode .................................................................. 27
Setting Self-Timer .............................................................................. 28
Recording Video images ................................................................... 29
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...................................... 30
Reviewing Your Pictures and Videos....................................... 31
Viewing Pictures ................................................................................ 31
Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail........................................................... 31
Zooming the Displayed Image .......................................................... 32
Deleting Pictures ............................................................................... 34
Protecting Pictures against Deletion ................................................. 36
Running a Slide Show........................................................................ 38
Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card ........................... 39
Formatting Memory Card or On board memory ................................ 40
Setting Your Camera for Printing ............................................. 41
Folders and Files ............................................................................... 41
DPOF Print Settings .......................................................................... 42
PRINT Image Matching ..................................................................... 44
Connecting your camera.......................................................... 45
Viewing Images on a TV Set ............................................................. 45
Downloading Images to a Computer................................................. 45
About the memory storage you using in this camera ........................ 48
Installing the Software .............................................................. 49
Downloading Pictures ........................................................................ 49
Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE ......................................................... 50
Using MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE .............................................................. 52
Indicator Lamp Reference................................................................. 53
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 54
Specifications .................................................................................... 56
Getting Started
Contents of Package
All of the items shown below are included with your camera.
Getting Started
Camera
USB cable
Video cable
Strap
Soft case
User's Guide
CD-ROM
Alkaline batteries
(2 AA-size batteries)
System Requirements
For Windows
PC with processor better than MMX Pentium 233MHz
Windows 98/98se/2000/ME/XP
Minimum 32MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
For Macintosh
Power Mac G3 or later
Mac OS 9.0, 9.1, 9.2 and OS X
Minimum 64MB RAM
USB Port
CD-ROM drive
800x600 pixels, 16-bit color display compatible monitor
* Specifications are subject to change without prior notice.
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General Precautions
n Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way.
High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed. The
maintenance and repairs should be carried out by authorized service providers.
n Do not fire the flash when it is too close to people or animal’s eyes. It may cause eye
damage especially for children.
n
n Do not use this camera with wet hand. Keep the camera away from water and other
liquids. Moisture creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Never use this camera
in the rain or snow.
For safety reasons, please keep this camera and accessories out of reach of children
or animals to prevent accidents.
If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming out of the camera, immediately turn
power off and unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet. Take it to your nearest
service center for repair. Never attempt your own maintenance.
n
FCC Compliance and Advisory
This device complies with Part 15 of the FF Rules. Operation is subject to the following
two conditions: 1.) this device may not cause harmful interference, and 2.) this device
must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired
operation.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment
generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communication.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation.
If this equipment does cause a harmful interference to radio or television reception, which
can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to
correct the interference by one or more of the following measures.
n Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
n
n Connect the equipment into an outlet ton a circuit different from that to which the
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
receiver is connected.
n Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for
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compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface
cables have been provided with the product or specified additional components or
accessories elsewhere defined to be used with the installation of the product, they must be
used in order to ensure compliance with FCC regulation.
Camera Nomenclature
Front
Flash
Viewfinder
Microphone
Lens
Self-timer lamp
Back
Operation lamp
Viewfinder
button
Power button
/ Self-timer / Left button
/ Zoom In / Up button
/ Continuous shutter / Right button
/ Zoom Out / Down button
LCD Monitor screen
Battery cover
/ /Stop button
/ / Flash / / Play / / Pause button
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Side
DC IN terminal
Video out terminal
USB port
Top
Shutter button
Mode dial
Accessory Set-up
Attaching the Wrist Strap
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Follow illustrations to add the wrist strap.
Note: When carrying the camera by the strap, please don’t swing the cam-
era on the strap.
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