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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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
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.
During the course of a thunderstorm, please do not operate the camera or use its AC
Adaptor.
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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 (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 in a clean state.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the recycle instructions.
We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
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Overview
Package Contents
11 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
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Front View
Rear View
Status LED Indicator
LCD Monitor Icons
17 GETTING STARTED
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Attaching the Camera Strap
Inserting and Removing the Battery
Charging the Battery
Using the Car Adapter
Inserting and Removing the SD
Memory Card
Turning the Power On/Off
Setting the Date and Time
Choosing the Language
Formatting the SD Memory Card or
Internal Memory
Setting Image Resolution and Quality
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28 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
] Capture Mode
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Recording Voice Memos
Using the Optical Zoom
Using the Digital Zoom
Setting the Flash
Setting the Focus
Setting the Self-timer
Exposure Compensation/Backlight
Correction
Setting the Scene Mode
Setting the Panorama Mode
Recording a Subject onto an Existing
Background Image (Pre-Shot)
Combining Shots of Two People into a
Single Image (Coupling Shot)
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] Video Mode
] PLAYBACK MODE
Playing Back Still Images
Playing Back Video Clips
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips
on the Docking Station
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on
a TV
76 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
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Installing Photo Explorer
Installing Photo Express
Installing Cool 360
79 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS
80 TROUBLESHOOTING
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Attaching Voice Memos
Thumbnail Display
Zoom Playback
Slideshow Display
Protecting Images
DPOF Settings
Resizing an Image
Compressing an Image
Changing the Camera Start Logo Image
Erasing Images
61 MENU OPTIONS
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Capture Menu (Capture)
Capture Menu (Function)
Video Menu (Capture)
Video Menu (Function)
Playback Menu
Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)
Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)
71 CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE
COMPLIANT PRINTER
73 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES
AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER
74 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
75 Downloading Images and Video Files
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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
a 7.0-megapixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3072 x 2304
pixels.
Other cool features provided by the camera include the following:
LCD monitor -
Recording media -
Optical zoom -
Digital zoom -
2.5" full color LTPS-TFT LCD (230K pixels) monitor makes it easy to frame
your subject when capturing images. It also displays the images you have
captured.
32 MB internal memory (approx. 27 MB for image storage). External memory
supports SD memory card from 32 MB up to 1 GB.
3x optical lens allows you to capture telephoto and wide-angle images.
4x digital zoom and 3x optical zoom permit zoom photography of up to 12
times; 4x playback captured images to enlarge a selected portion of an
image.
Flexible flash settings - Change the flash setting according to your lighting environment and
photography mode setting.
Images can be captured with the distance to the subject set by auto focus,
macro or infinity.
Time selectable between 10 seconds, 2 seconds and 10+2 seconds.
Capture different still images including single, a series of 3 images with different
exposures, and 3 images continuously.
Focus mode -
Self-timer mode -
Capture mode -
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