FCC STATEMENT
FCC declaration of conformity
Responsible party:
Gateway Companies, Inc.
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049
(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC 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.
Note:
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B
digital devices, 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 communications. However, there is no
guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this
equipment does cause 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:
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which
the receiver is connected
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help
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Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part
15 of the FCC rules.
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made, you
could be required to stop operation of the equipment.
Canada
Industry Canada (IC)
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003/NMB-003
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions
from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry
Canada.
Le present appareil numerique n’emet pas de bruits radioelectriques depassant les
limites applicables aux appareils numeriques de Classe B prescrites dans le
reglement sur le brouillage radioelectrique edicte par Industrie Canada.
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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
c 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway
stylized logo, and the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other brands
and product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
companies.
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Notice:
1. Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
2. Gateway assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
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WARNINGS
Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, unusual odor or noise, becoming
unusually hot to the touch, or if it is in any other abnormal state. Operating the
camera in any of these circumstances may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, and then disconnect
the power source. After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted, contact
Gateway for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this is
dangerous.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the
camera off and then disconnect the power source. Contact Gateway. Do not
continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or
slopping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause damage.
If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged, turn
the camera off and then disconnect the power source . Then contact Gateway.
Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and avoid getting water into the camera.
Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions
such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the beach or near water.
Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify the camera. This may cause a fire or an electrical
shock.
Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause an electrical shock. Internal
inspection, maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by Gateway.
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CAUTIONS
Do not place the camera in damp or dusty locations. This may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as
near a cooking stove or humidifier. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to
build up, distort the case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and its
accessories in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object.
Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction.
When leaving the camera unused for long periods, such as during a vacation,
always unplug the camera from the power source for safety. Failure to do so
could result in a fire.
Do not use a battery other than those specified for use with the camera. The
use of unsuitable battery may result in the battery splitting or leaking and causing
a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When fitting the battery into the camera, check the polarity markings on the
battery (- and +) to ensure that you insert the battery correctly. Incorrect
battery polarity may result in the battery splitting or leaking and causing a fire,
injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
Remove the battery if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time.
The battery may leak and cause a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If
the battery leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install
new battery. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION-----------------------------------------------------------------------10
Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------10
Package Contents----------------------------------------------------------------11
Optional Accessories------------------------------------------------------------11
GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA------------------------------------------12
Front View---------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Rear View----------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Mode Dial----------------------------------------------------------------------------14
Viewfinder LED Indicator--------------------------------------------------------15
LCD Monitor Information -------------------------------------------------------16
GETTING STARTED----------------------------------------------------------------18
Installing the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------18
Using an AC Power Adapter--------------------------------------------------19
Charging the Battery-------------------------------------------------------------20
Inserting an SD Memory Card------------------------------------------------21
Attaching the Strap----------------------------------------------------------------22
Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS--------------------------------------------------------23
]---------------------------23
Using the Viewfinder----------------------------------------------------------23
Using the LCD Monitor-------------------------------------------------------24
LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode)-----------------------------------24
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Using the Optical Zoom---------------------------------------------------------25
Using the Digital Zoom-----------------------------------------------------------26
Using the Self-timer---------------------------------------------------------------27
Using the Flash---------------------------------------------------------------------28
Changing the Focus--------------------------------------------------------------30
Changing the Exposure Compensation------------------------------------31
Setting the Image Size and Quality------------------------------------------33
Photography in the Program Mode [ P ]------------------------------------35
Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode [ Tv ]---------------35
Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode [ Av ]----------------------36
Photography in the Full Manual Mode [ M ]--------------------------------37
]-----------------------------------37
Photography in the Portrait Mode [
]-------------------------------------38
Photography in the Sports Mode [
Photography in the Night Scene Mode [
]------------------------------38
]-------------------------------------------------------------39
Making Movies [
CHANGING THE PRESET CONDITIONS (IN CAPTURE MODE)--------40
Picture setting---------------------------------------------------------------------41
Size----------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Quality-------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Sharpness--------------------------------------------------------------------------42
Contrast---------------------------------------------------------------------------42
Color---------------------------------------------------------------------------------42
Function setting---------------------------------------------------------------------43
Capture Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------43
Voice Memo------------------------------------------------------------------------43
LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------44
Digital Zoom------------------------------------------------------------------------44
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Preview------------------------------------------------------------------------------44
Interval /Count---------------------------------------------------------------------45
AE/AWB setting------------------------------------------------------------------45
White Balance----------------------------------------------------------------------45
Metering-----------------------------------------------------------------------------46
ISO-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------47
Manual WB------------------------------------------------------------------------47
PLAYING BACK IMAGES [
]------------------------------------------------48
Playing Back Photographed images
(Single-Frame Playback)--------------------------------------------------------48
Voice Record-----------------------------------------------------------------------49
Playing Back Movies------------------------------------------------------------50
Thumbnail Display----------------------------------------------------------------52
Zoom Playback---------------------------------------------------------------------53
Slideshow Display----------------------------------------------------------------54
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)-------------------------------------------55
Protect---------------------------------------------------------------------------------56
LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------57
LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode)------------------------------------57
ERASING IMAGES [ ]-----------------------------------------------------------58
Erasing Single Image--------------------------------------------------------58
Erasing All Images-------------------------------------------------------------58
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