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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
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.
Product Information
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.
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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, carrying cases/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.
5. For driver updates, you can check the “Download” section of our website,
www.geniusnet.com.tw.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power
OFF and remove the batteries 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 batteries 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 supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply
voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric
shock.
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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 batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries 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
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.
Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of
the terminals.
Inserting the batteries 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.
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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.
Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and
the notes described below:
Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery
performance.
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten
the battery life and reduce camera performance.
If you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not
been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are
exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to
maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the
batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or
using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm when being used continuously or for an extended period
of time. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from
the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
Never use manganese batteries.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
Overview
Package contents
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GETTING TO KNOW THE
CAMERA
Front view
Rear view
Mode Dial
LCD monitor information
10-14
14-17
PREPARING THE
CAMERA
Inserting the Battery
Using the AC Power Adapter (optional
accessory)
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory
Card
Attaching the Camera Strap
17-20
GETTING STARTED
Turning the Power On/Off
Choosing the Screen Language
Setting the Date and Time
Formatting an SD Memory Card or
Internal Memory
Using the LCD Monitor
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 20-26
Shooting Images-The Basics
Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Using the Zoom Function
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Using the Flash
Using the Self-Timer
Adjusting the Exposure (EV
Compensation)
Setting White Balance
USING THE MODE DIAL 26-29
Auto Mode
Program Mode
Portrait Mode
Landscape Mode
Sports Mode
Night Mode
ADDVANCED SHOOTING 30-32
Burst
Auto Exposure Bracketing
Selecting the Metering Mode
PLAY MODE
-THE BASIC
32-36
Viewing Images
Magnifying Images
Thumbnail Display (Index Playback)
Slideshow Display
Resizing an Image
MOVIE MODE
36-37
Recording Video Clips
Playing Back Video Clips
PLAY MODE-ADVANCED
FUNCTIONS
38-48
Playing Back Images/Video Clips on TV
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Deleting Images/Video Clips
Protecting Images/Video Clips
Setting the DPOF
Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant
Printer
TRANSFERRING FILES
FROMYOURDIGITAL STILL
CAMERA TO
COMPUTER
48-50
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver (Windows
98/98SE users only)
Step 2: Connecting the digital still Camera
to your computer
Step 3: Downloading Images, video clips
or voice recording files
EDITING SOFTWARE
INSTALLATION
Installing Photo Explorer
Installing Photo Express
50-51
USING THE DIGITAL STILL
CAMERA AS A
PC CAMERA
52-54
Step 1: Installing the PC camera Driver
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(same as USB driver)
Step 2: Connecting the digital still Camera
to your computer
Step 3: Run your application software (i.e.
Windows NetMeeting)
MENU OPTIONS
Camera Menu
Video Menu
Play Menu
Setup Menu
CONNECTING YOUR
CAMERA TO OTHER
DEVICES
SPECIFICATIONS
APPENDIX
54-63
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65-66
66-68
Troubleshooting Guide
Possible Number of Recordable Image
Approximate Duration of Recording Time
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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Thank you for purchasing the new digital still camera!
Equipped with a 5.0 Mega pixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality, 2560 x
1920 resolution images.
Other features provided by the camera include the following:
5.0 Mega pixels
A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 5.0 mega pixels for good quality of images.
USB connection (USB 1.1 compliant)
Still images, video clips, or voice recording files that you have recorded can be
downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (A USB driver is required for Win
98 and Win98SE).
Auto flash
An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lightening) conditions and
determines whether the flash should be used.
1.8” LTPS color image LCD monitor
Optical zoom: 1x~3x
Digital zoom: 1x~4x
12MB internal (built-in) memory
Images can be captured without using a memory card.
DPOF functionality
DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply
inserting the memory card.
PictBridge support
You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and perform
image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.
Support for SD memory card for memory expansion
You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 512MB capacity) by using an
external memory card.
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Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express
You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided
editing software.
Package contents
Carefully unpack your package and make sure that you have the following items. In the
event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact
your dealer.
Digital still camera
AV cable
User’s manual
Quick guide
AA x 2 Batteries
NOTE
USB cable
Software CD-ROM
Camera strap
Camera pouch
Accessory and components may vary by different retailer.
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