Digital Still Camera
3.1 Mega Pixel
User's Manual
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 the Power On .......................................................................... 8
Date and Time Set-Up ......................................................................... 9
Beep Sound Set-Up .......................................................................... 10
Quick View Setting (LCD Confirm) .................................................... 10
Auto Power Off Settings .................................................................... 11
TV Out Signal Set-Up ........................................................................ 12
Language Set-Up ............................................................................... 13
Returning to Default Settings ............................................................. 14
Using a Memory Card ........................................................................ 15
Camera Working Mode ...................................................................... 16
Taking Pictures ......................................................................... 17
Previewing a Picture before it is taken............................................... 17
Using the Zoom feature ..................................................................... 19
Digital Zoom Function........................................................................ 19
Taking a picture .................................................................................. 20
Changing the Picture Resolution ....................................................... 22
Adjusting the Exposure ..................................................................... 24
Setting the White Balance ................................................................. 25
Changing the ISO Speed .................................................................. 26
Setting the Slow Shutter Mode .......................................................... 27
Setting the Flash ................................................................................ 28
Using the Macro mode....................................................................... 28
Setting the Self-Timer ........................................................................ 29
Recording Video images ................................................................... 30
Functions Available in Each Shooting Mode...................................... 32
Reviewing Your Pictures and Videos ....................................... 33
Viewing Pictures ................................................................................ 33
Replaying the Last Image Quickly ..................................................... 33
Viewing Pictures in Thumbnail ........................................................... 34
Zooming the Displayed Image .......................................................... 35
Erasing Pictures................................................................................. 35
Protecting Pictures against Deletion ................................................. 37
Running a Slide Show (Auto Play) ..................................................... 39
Copying Flash Memory Images to a Memory Card ........................... 40
Formatting Memory Card or On board memory ................................ 41
Setting Your Camera for Printing ............................................. 43
Folders and Files ............................................................................... 43
File Number Reset............................................................................. 44
DPOF Print Settings .......................................................................... 45
PRINT Image Matching ..................................................................... 47
Connecting your camera.......................................................... 48
Viewing Images on a TV Set ............................................................. 48
Downloading Images to a Computer ................................................. 48
About the memory storage you using in this camera ........................ 51
Installing the Software .............................................................. 52
Downloading Pictures ........................................................................ 52
Installing MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE ......................................................... 53
Using MGI PhotoSuite 4 SE .............................................................. 55
Indicator Lamp Reference ................................................................. 56
Troubleshooting ................................................................................. 56
Default Setting in Each Camera Working Mode ................................ 58
Specification ...................................................................................... 59
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.
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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.
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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.
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
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n Connect the equipment into an outlet ton a circuit different from that to which the
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 compliance
could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment. Where shielded interface cables
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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
Self-timer lamp
Flash
Viewfinder
Exposure sensor
Microphone
Lens
Back
Operation lamp
Viewfinder
Macro / Right button
Flash / Up button
Self-timer / Left button
Replay / Down button
/ / Zoom Out button
/ Zoom In button
button
button
Battery cover
LCD Monitor screen
/ Play / Pause button
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