FCC STATEMENT
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
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.
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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SDTM is a trademark.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
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WARNINGS
Do not use the camera if it is emitting smoke, unusual odor or noise, becoming
unusually hot to be touched, 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 to your
dealer or a local authorized service facility 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. Later on contact to your dealer
or a local authorized service facility. 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 to your dealer or
a local authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may
cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not expose the camera to the moisture and avoid water gets 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 your dealer or a
local authorized service facility.
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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 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 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------------------------------------------------------------9
Overview------------------------------------------------------------------------------9
Package Contents-----------------------------------------------------------------10
Optional Accessories------------------------------------------------------------10
GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA---------------------------------11
Front View---------------------------------------------------------------------------11
Rear View----------------------------------------------------------------------------12
Mode Dial----------------------------------------------------------------------------13
Viewfinder LED Indicator--------------------------------------------------------14
LCD Monitor Information -------------------------------------------------------15
GETTING STARTED------------------------------------------------------17
Installing the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------17
Using an AC Power Adapter--------------------------------------------------18
Charging the Battery--------------------------------------------------------------19
Inserting an SD Memory Card-------------------------------------------------20
Attaching the Strap----------------------------------------------------------------21
Photography in the Auto Capture Mode [
TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS------------------------------------------------22
]---------------------------22
Using the Viewfinder------------------------------------------------------------22
Using the LCD Monitor---------------------------------------------------------23
LCD Monitor Display (Capture Mode)-----------------------------------23
Using the Optical Zoom---------------------------------------------------------24
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Using the Digital Zoom-----------------------------------------------------------25
Using the Self-timer---------------------------------------------------------------26
Using the Flash---------------------------------------------------------------------27
Changing the Focus--------------------------------------------------------------29
Changing the Exposure Compensation------------------------------------30
Setting the Image Size and Quality------------------------------------------32
Photography in the Program Mode [ P ]------------------------------------34
Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode [ Tv ]----------------34
Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode [ Av ]-----------------------35
Photography in the Full Manual Mode [ M ]--------------------------------36
]-----------------------------------36
Photography in the Portrait Mode [
]-------------------------------------37
Photography in the Sports Mode [
Photography in the Night Scene Mode [
]------------------------------37
]-------------------------------------------------------------38
Making Movies [
CHANGING THE PRESET CONDITIONS (IN CAPTURE MODE)--------39
Picture setting---------------------------------------------------------------------40
Size----------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
Quality-------------------------------------------------------------------------------40
Sharpness--------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Contrast---------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Color---------------------------------------------------------------------------------41
Function setting---------------------------------------------------------------------42
Capture Mode----------------------------------------------------------------------42
Voice Memo------------------------------------------------------------------------42
LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------43
Digital Zoom------------------------------------------------------------------------43
Preview------------------------------------------------------------------------------43
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Interval /Count---------------------------------------------------------------------44
AE/AWB setting------------------------------------------------------------------44
White Balance----------------------------------------------------------------------44
Metering-----------------------------------------------------------------------------45
ISO-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------46
Manual WB------------------------------------------------------------------------46
PLAYING BACK IMAGES [
]------------------------------------------------47
Playing Back Photographed images
(Single-Frame Playback)--------------------------------------------------------47
Voice Record-----------------------------------------------------------------------48
Playing Back Movies------------------------------------------------------------49
Thumbnail Display----------------------------------------------------------------51
Zoom Playback---------------------------------------------------------------------52
Slideshow Display----------------------------------------------------------------53
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) ------------------------------------------54
Protect---------------------------------------------------------------------------------55
LCD Brightness--------------------------------------------------------------------56
LCD Monitor Display (Playback Mode)------------------------------------56
ERASING IMAGES [ ]-----------------------------------------------------------57
Erasing Single Image--------------------------------------------------------57
Erasing All Images-------------------------------------------------------------57
Erasing Selected Image------------------------------------------------------58
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SET-UP MODE-----------------------------------------------------------------------59
Basic Setting-----------------------------------------------------------------------59
Card Information-----------------------------------------------------------------59
Frame Number Reset-----------------------------------------------------------60
Format------------------------------------------------------------------------------60
Sound--------------------------------------------------------------------------------61
Beep---------------------------------------------------------------------------------61
Auto Power Off-------------------------------------------------------------------62
Custom Setting---------------------------------------------------------------------63
Date/Time---------------------------------------------------------------------------63
System Reset--------------------------------------------------------------------63
Language---------------------------------------------------------------------------64
Video Output-----------------------------------------------------------------------64
System Information---------------------------------------------------------------65
TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/MOVIES TO YOUR
COMPUTER-----------------------------------------------------------------------------66
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver--------------------------------------------67
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer--------------------67
Step 3: Downloading Images/Movies---------------------------------------67
INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE-------------------------------------------------------69
INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA-------------------------------------------------------70
CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO OTHER DEVICES-------------------71
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS-----------------------------------------------------72
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