User manual
OPTIMA 103
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Table of Contents 
Preface ....................................................................................................3 
About this Manual ..............................................................................3 
Safety and Handling Precautions..........................................................3 
Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the 
European Union .................................................................................4 
Using this Menu .................................................................................4 
Introduction .............................................................................................5 
System Requirements .........................................................................5 
Main Features ....................................................................................5 
Package Contents...............................................................................6 
Camera Views ....................................................................................7 
Camera Buttons .................................................................................8 
Navigation Control..............................................................................9 
Camera Memory............................................................................... 10 
Getting Started ....................................................................................... 10 
Attach the Camera Strap................................................................... 10 
Inserting the Battery ........................................................................ 10 
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card .................................................. 11 
Charging the Battery ........................................................................ 11 
Turning the Power On and Off ........................................................... 12 
Initial Settings.................................................................................. 12 
Modes ............................................................................................. 12 
Using the LCD monitor ............................................................................ 13 
LCD Monitor Layout .......................................................................... 13 
Changing the LCD Monitor Display ..................................................... 18 
Recording Images, Videos and Voices ....................................................... 18 
Taking Images ................................................................................. 18 
Using the Stabilizer........................................................................... 19 
Setting the Zoom Control .................................................................. 19 
Using Flash...................................................................................... 20 
Setting the Focus Mode ....................................................................20 
Using the Function Menu .................................................................. 21 
Using the Record Menu.....................................................................25 
Setting the Scene Mode .................................................................... 25 
Using Voices Recording ..................................................................... 33 
Recording Videos.............................................................................. 38 
Playback ................................................................................................ 40 
Viewing in Single Navigation.............................................................. 40 
Viewing Thumbnails ......................................................................... 41 
Zooming images............................................................................... 42 
Playing Videos.................................................................................. 42 
Playing Voice Recording .................................................................... 43 
Playing Voice Memo.......................................................................... 43 
Deleting an Image/Video/Audio ......................................................... 44 
Playback Menu................................................................................. 44 
Using the Setup Menu ............................................................................. 53 
Setting Sounds................................................................................. 53 
Setting Power Save........................................................................... 53 
 
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Setting LCD Save.............................................................................. 54 
Setting Date & Time ......................................................................... 54 
Setting Language ............................................................................. 54 
Setting File Numbering ..................................................................... 54 
Setting TV Out ................................................................................. 55 
Setting LCD Brightness ..................................................................... 55 
Setting Memory Kit........................................................................... 55 
Reset All.......................................................................................... 56 
Making Connections ................................................................................ 56 
Connecting the Camera to a TV ......................................................... 56 
Connecting the Camera to a PC ......................................................... 56 
Connecting the Camera to a Printer ................................................... 58 
Setting the Print Mode Menu ............................................................. 58 
Appendix................................................................................................ 60 
About Folder and File Names............................................................. 60 
Troubleshooting ...................................................................................... 60 
Specifications ......................................................................................... 61 
Customer care ........................................................................................ 62 
   
 
 
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Preface 
About this Manual 
Copyright 
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as 
accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice. 
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of 
this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without 
prior written permission of the manufacturer. 
© Copyright 2010 
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance 
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, 
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 distance between the equipment and the receiver. 
•  Connect the equipment to 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. 
Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent 
interference  to  radio  and  television  reception.  Use  only  shielded  cable  to  connect  I/O  devices  to  this 
equipment. Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your 
warranty and service agreement. 
 
 
 
 
 
Declaration of Conformity 
undesired operation. 
Trademark Recognition 
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions: 
•  This device may not cause harmful interference. 
•  This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause 
Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States 
and/or other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation 
System. All other companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their 
respective companies. 
Safety and Handling Precautions 
Camera Information 
 
•  Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself. 
•  Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures. 
•  Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures. 
•  Do not touch the camera lens. 
•  Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods. 
•  Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product. Wipe 
the product with a slightly damp soft cloth. 
 
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Battery Information 
•  Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery. 
•  Use only the provided batteries or type of battery and charger that came with your camera. Using 
other types of battery or charger may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty. 
•  When using Li-ion battery in this product, ensure that they are inserted correctly. Inserting the 
battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly cause an explosion. 
•  When the camera is used for an extended period of time, it is normal for the camera body to feel 
warm.   
•  Download all pictures and don’t remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the 
camera for a long period of time. 
•  The type of battery and the battery power level may cause the lens to be stuck up. Ensure you 
use the correct battery type and use a fully charged battery.   
•  Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type. Dispose of used batteries according to 
the instructions. 
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Disposal of Waste Equipment by Users in Private Households in the 
European Union 
 
 
This symbol on the product or on its packaging indicates that this product must not be disposed of 
with  your  other  household  waste.  Instead,  it  is  your  responsibility  to  dispose  of  your  waste 
equipment by handing it over to a designated collection point for the recycling of waste electrical and 
electronic equipment. The separate collection and recycling of your waste equipment at the time of 
disposal  will  help  to  conserve  natural  resources  and  ensure  that  it  is  recycled  in  a  manner  that 
protects human health and the environment. For more information about where you can drop off 
your  waste  equipment  for  recycling,  please  contact  your  local  city  office,  your  household  waste 
disposal service or the shop where you purchased the product. 
 
Using this Menu 
 
Symbols used in this manual are explained below: 
 
This indicates useful information when using your camera. 
This indicates important message that should be read before using the function. 
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Introduction 
 
System Requirements 
     requirements: 
 
For Windows: 
•  Windows 2000/XP/Vista/Win7 
•  Processor: Pentium II 450MHz or above 
•  Memory: 512MB or above 
•  HDD space: 200MB or above 
•  16bit color display monitor 
•  Microsoft DirectX 9.0C 
•  USB port and CD-ROM drive 
For Macintosh: 
•  Power Mac G3 or later 
•  Mac OS 10.3X~10.6  
•  Memory: 512MB or above 
•  Q.Time player ver. 6.0.3 or above 
•  USB port and CD-ROM drive 
 
Main Features 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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. 
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system 
•  12 mega pixels resolution 
•  Up to 4x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom 
•  2.7 inch color LCD monitor 
•  32MB internal flash memory with optional external SD/SDHC card 
•  Supports up to 4GB of SD card, and up to 32GB of SDHC card 
•  Easy-to-use button interface 
•  DCF, DPOF, PictBridge compatibility 
•  Slideshow to review still images 
•  A/V output to view your images, videos and audio on your TV 
•  USB port to transfer images, videos and audio to your PC 
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Package Contents 
 
Please check the contents of your camera package. It should contain: 
 
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Wrist strap 
USB cable 
 
 
Rechargeable battery x 1 pcs 
Battery charger 
 
 
 
AV cable (optional) 
 
Camera pouch 
(optional) 
 
CD-Rom 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Quick Start Guide/ 
User Manual (optional) 
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Camera Views 
 
 
Front View 
 
1.  Flash 
2.  Self-timer LED/ 
AF Assist Lamp 
3.  Lens 
4.  Microphone 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Back View 
 
5.  LCD monitor 
6.  LED indicator 
7.  Mode Switch 
  Photo mode 
  Movie mode 
  Playback mode 
8.  SET button/4-way 
navigation control 
9.  Function/Delete 
button 
10.  Menu button 
Top View 
 
 
 
11.  Stabilizer button 
12.  Zoom dial 
13.  Shutter button 
14.  Power button 
 
 
 
 
 
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