FCC STATEMENT
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1)
(2)
This device may not cause harmful interference, and
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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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. The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in
this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product
inclusions and accessories to suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical
preferences. Products very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,
chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support. Occasionally a
retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your
dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.
3. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual
design of your camera.
4. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
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Safety Instructions
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
WARNING
During the course of a thunderstorm, please do not operate the camera or use its AC-
Adaptor.
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the
battery and the AC power adapter
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power OFF and remove
the battery and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of
purchase.
Use the specified AC power adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or
near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
Swallowing battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally swallowed, immediately
consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a vehicle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
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CAUTION
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals.
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the
surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If the internal fluid
enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the
internal fluid has entered your eyes, consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use excessive force when
handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the camera in a well-
ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise significantly, such as
inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric shock.
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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes
described below:
Use only the specified battery (1050mAh, 3.7V).
Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery
life and reduce camera performance.
When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used
for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect
the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we
recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before
use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is
normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage
or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the
battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals clean.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
We recommend the battery should be charged for 8 hours at its first use.
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CONTENT
8 INTRODUCTION
8 Overview
10 Package Contents
11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
11 Front View
12 Rear View
15 Status LED Indicator
16 LCD Monitor Icons
20 GETTING STARTED
20 Attaching the Camera Strap
20 Inserting and Removing the Battery
21 Using the Docking Station
23 Using the Car Adapter
24 Charging the Battery
25 Using an AC Power Adapter
25 Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
26 Turning the Power On/Off
27 Setting the Date and Time
28 Choosing the Display Language
29 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory
30 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
33 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
] Auto Mode
33 [
34 Recording Voice Memos
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35 Using the Optical Zoom
36 Using the Digital Zoom
37 Setting the Flash
40 Setting the Focus
41 Setting the Self-timer
42 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction
43 [SCN] Scene Mode
45 [P] Program (Automatic Exposure) Photography
Mode
46 [Tv] Shutter Speed Priority Photography Mode
47 [Av] Aperture Priority Mode
48 [M] Manual Mode
49 [
] User Setting Mode
49 [
50 [
] Video Mode
] Panorama Mode
] Anti-Shake Mode
50 [
51 Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-Shot)
53 Combining Shots of Two People into a Single
54 [
Image (Coupling Shot)
] PLAYBACK MODE
54 Playing Back Still Images
55 Playing Back Video Clips
56 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on a TV
57 Attaching Voice Memos
58 Thumbnail Display
59 Zoom Playback
60 Slideshow Display
61 Protecting Images
63 DPOF Settings
65 Copying Files from Internal Memory to a Memory
90 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
91 TROUBLESHOOTING
Card
66 Changing Start Up Screen
68 [
] Deleting Images
71 MENU OPTIONS
71 Photography Menu (Capture tab)
74 Photography Menu (Function tab)
76 Photography Menu (AE/AWB tab)
78 Playback Menu
79 Setup1 Menu
80 Setup2 Menu
81 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND
VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER
82 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
83 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
84 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files
85 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT
PRINTER
87 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
87 Installing Photo Explorer
88 Installing Photo Express
89 Installing Cool 360
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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 an 8.1 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264
x 2448 pixels.
Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor -
Self-timer mode -
Still image capture mode - You may capture different images including single, a series of 3 images
using auto-exposure bracketing, 3 images continuously, burst, 3 images
with flash, pre-shot, and coupling shot.
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Recording media -
Optical zoom -
Digital zoom -
Flexible flash settings -
Focus mode -
2.8" full color TFT LCD monitor (230K pixels) makes it easy to frame your
subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have
captured.
32 MB internal memory (26 MB available for image storage).
External memory supports SD memory cards up to 1 GB.
The 6x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images.
8.5x digital zoom in conjunction with the 6x optical zoom permit zoom
photography of up to 51x.
Captured images may be reviewed and a selected portion of an image may
be enlarged up to 8x.
You may adjust the flash setting according to your lighting environment.
Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by normal auto
focus, macro auto focus, super macro auto focus, infinity, 3m or manual
focus.
The self-timer may set to 10 seconds, 2 seconds or 10+2 seconds.