D1211 - Digital Camera GENIUS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL D1211 GENIUS

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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.

READ THIS FIRST

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, 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's manual.
5. For driver updates and revisions to this manual, please refer to our website www.geniusnet.com

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 batteries.

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.

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 retailer where you purchased it.

Use the specified batteries.

Use with any other type of batteries might cause explosion or influence the camera's performance.

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 a traffic accident.

CAUTION

If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF and remove the batteries.

Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase.

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.

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.
- Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. Avoid using the batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the batteries life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will also influence alkaline batteries performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable batteries are highly recommended.
- When you are using the new rechargeable batteries or a rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the batteries that passed the expiry date are exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. 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 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 batteries are 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.
■ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
- Never use batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Never use manganese batteries.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTING THE CAMERA 8

System requirements 8
Features 8
Package Contents 9
About the camera 10
Front view 10
Back View 11

GETTING STARTED 12

Installing the wrist strap 12
Loading the batteries 12
Inserting the memory card 13
Turning on for the first time 14
Changing modes 15
Before you start 15

Setting the date and time 15
Setting the language 16

Taking your first still picture 16

Taking your first video 17
Connecting to a PC 17
Connecting to a TV 17

USING THE CAMERA 18

Using the Shutter button 18

Back View 18
Front view 18

About the indicators 20
Using the camera LCD display 20

Photo mode 21

Icons in Photo mode 21
Setting the flash 22
Using the Macro feature 22
Using the zoom function 22

Video Mode 23

Icons in Video mode 23

Playback mode 24

Icons inPlaybackmode 24
Viewing pictures and videos 24
Using thumbnails mode 25
Auto play 25

PC Mode 25

Storage option mode 25
Video camera mode 26

Game Mode 27

Boxboy 27
Tetris 28
Memory 28
GoBang 28

Using the setup menus 30

Camera menu 30

Photo resolution 30
Photo quality 30
Possible number of shots (still image) 31
White Balance 31
Self-timer 32
EV 32
Icon Display 32
Date Display 33

Movie menu 33

Video size 33
Video quality 34
Possible recording time / sec (video clip) 34
White balance 35
EV 35
Icon display 35

Playback menu 36

Delete one 36
Delete all 36
DPOF 37
DPS Direct Print 37

Setup menu 38

File duplication 38
Time/ Date 38
38
Auto-power off 39
OSD Language 40
TV system 40
Frequency 40
Default 41

42

Drivers 42

Mass storage 42
Computer-based video camera 42
43

Presto! Video Works 6 44
Presto!Mr.Photo 3 44

Appendix A: Specifications 45

Appendix B: Troubleshooting 46

INTRODUCTING THE CAMERA

Read this section to learn about the features and functions of the camera. This chapter also covers system requirements, package contents, and front and rear views.

System requirements

The camera requires a PC with the following specifications:

Windows XP, 2000, ME, 98SE operating system
Intel Pentium III 500 MHz CPU or higher
At least 256 MB of RAM or higher
Standard USB 1.1 port or higher
4 X CD-ROM drive or higher
At least 200MB of available disk space

Note : USB 1.1 supports file transfer between the PC and the camera, however a USB 2.0 port supports a much faster connection as compared to a USB 1.1 port.

Features

The camera's features and functions include:

Digital still camera
Digital camcorder
Mass storage
PC camera
Card reader
Video games

Package Contents

All the following items should be present in the camera package. If any item is missing or appears damaged, contact your dealer immediately.

Digital camera

CD-ROM (containing the driver)

Camera pouch

Wrist strap

USB/AV-out cable

Batteries

User manual

Digital Camera
CD-ROM (containing the driver)
Camera pouch
Wrist strap
USB/AV-out cable
AAA-size alkaline batteries (2)
User manual

About the camera

Front view

(1) Shutter button
(6) Microphone
(2) Sliding power (ON/ OFF) cover
(7) Tripod socket
(3) Self-timer lamp
(8) Memory card slot
(4) Flash
(9) Battery cover
(5) Lens

Back View

(1) Macro indicator
(2) Status indicator
(3) LCD display
(4) Up shift selector button
(5) Down shift selector button
(6) Wrist strap mount

(7) Set/ function button
(8) Browse button
(9) Mode selector button
(10) Macro catch
(11) USB port cover
(12) USB socket

GETTING STARTED

Installing the wrist strap

Put one end of the wrist strap through the mount.

Put the other end of the wrist strap through the first end.

Tighten.

Loading the batteries

Please switch the camera off.
Before using, please insert two AAA-size alkaline batteries or rechargeable batteries correctly according to the indicated polarity. Please check the charge of the batteries. Replace the batteries if their charge is insufficient, so as to ensure that the camera functions normally.

× When using your digital camera, if the battery charge is weaker than 2.3V (one mark on the battery level icon), you will not be able to operate the flash; if the battery charge is weaker than 2.2V (red on the battery level icon), the camera will turn off automatically.

Open the battery cover in the direction as indicated.
Please load the batteries correctly according to the polarity icons as indicated on the inside of the battery cover.

Closing the battery cover

Note: Do not apply excessive force on the battery cover as it may cause damage.

When using your digital camera, if the battery charge is one mark on the battery level icon, you will not be able to continue operating the flash.

× When the battery charge turns red, you will not be able to continue to operate "Photo mode" and "Movie mode".
× When replacing the batteries, the camera retains the date/ time settings for approximately three minutes. Please check your date/ time settings after the batteries are replaced.

Battery status

The battery level icon has four types of indications: Full , Half-full , Low Empty

Inserting the memory card

Please switch the camera off.

1. Inserting the memory card
   This is what the memory card slot looks like.

1. Removing the memory card

Gently press on the memory card

Insert the memory card into the slot in the way shown.

The memory card will automatically eject. Pull the card out in the direction indicated.

Note:

Before using, please insert your SD memory card into the memory card slot on the bottom of the camera. If the card is full or contains other data, you can access Format in "Setup mode" using the Mode Selector button to format your memory card.

The digital camera has a built-in memory of 32MB. When a memory card is inserted into the camera, the camera will take it to be the primary storage media.

× The camera accepts only SD or MMC memory cards.
× When using SD memory card, please switch the camera off before inserting or removing the SD memory card.

Built-in memory and memory card in use display on the camera.

× When the camera's built-in memory is in use, will be displayed. When the

built-in memory is full, will flash; will be displayed if the built-in memory is empty.

× When the camera's SD or MMC memory card is in use, will be displayed. When the memory card is full, will flash; will be displayed if the memory card is empty.

• Removing the SD card while taking or viewing your images can damage the SD card and cause the camera to malfunction.
  This product accepts SD memory cards of sizes between 32MB to 1GB.
  The memory card will not slide fully into its slot if it is incorrectly inserted. Do not apply excessive force when inserting the memory card to prevent causing damage.
  If the camera is unable to read the memory card, please use a soft and dry cloth to gently wipe the gold contacts on the card, before re-inserting.
  If the SD is new, please use the camera's Format feature to format it before using.

Turning on for the first time

Slide the power cover sideways as shown in the picture to switch the camera on.

Slide the power cover sideways as shown to switch the camera off.

• Slide the power cover on the top of the camera sideways to start-up, Switch the power on and off. When the camera is switched on, the red indicator light will flash, an image will appear on the LCD display.

× This camera comes with three power saving options: Off, 1 minute, 3 minutes. If the camera remains on and inactive throughout the preset power saving period, the camera will automatically switch off. To switch it on again, slide the power cover in the "off" and "on" directions successively.
× The following functions, regardless of whether they are switched off manually or automatically, will retain the last settings before the camera was turned off, unless reset to factory settings at "Setup mode":

1. Resolution, 2. Image quality, 3. Language setting, 4. White balance, 5.EV,

6.Frequency, 7. PC connection mode.

Changing modes

The camera can be switched to the following operating modes: "Playback mode", "Photo mode", "Movie mode", "Setup mode", "PC mode", "Games mode" and other features. Press and hold on to the Mode selector button for two seconds to access the modes Main menu. Use the Up/ Down selection buttons to highlight the options then press the Set/ Function button to confirm.

Before you start

Before you use your camera, there are some basic settings to configure. These settings will be illustrated in the chapters that follow.

Setting the date and time

1. Please switch on the camera as shown in "Turning on for the first time".
2. Press and hold on to the Mode selector button for two seconds to access the modes Main menu. Use the Up/ Down selection buttons to highlight the options then press the Set/ Function button to confirm.
3. Use the Down selection button to select the Date/ Time option then press the Set/ Function button to confirm.
4. The selection will be highlighted, use the Up/ Down selection buttons to adjust the date and time, press the Browse button to change between Year, Month, Day, Hours and Minutes.
5. Press the Set/ Function button to save the new settings. Press Mode selector button to exit the Menu. The new settings will also be saved.

Setting the language

1. Please switch on the camera as shown in "Turning on for the first time".
2. Press and hold on to the Mode selector button for two seconds to access the modes Main menu. Use the Up/ Down selection buttons to highlight the options then press the Set/ Function button to confirm.
3. Use the Up selection button to enter into the second level of the system then use the Down selection button to select Language option. Press the Set/ Function button to confirm.
4. Select the required language using the Up/ Down selection buttons.
5. Press the Set/ Function button to save the new settings. Press Mode selector button to exit the Menu without saving the changes.

Taking your first still picture

Before taking your first still picture, please ensure that you have read "Before you start".

To take a still picture:

1. Switch on the camera and ensure that it is in the Photo mode.
2. Use the LCD to frame the picture.
3. Press the Shutter button to capture the picture.

The picture will be automatically saved with a unique filename.

Taking your first video

Before shooting your first video, please ensure the you have read "Before you start".

To shoot a video clip:

1. Switch on the camera and ensure that it is in the Video mode.
2. Use the LCD to frame the video.
3. Press the Shutter button to begin recording.
4. Press the shutter button again to stop recording.

The video will be automatically saved with a unique filename.

Connecting to a PC

Read this section carefully to learn how to transfer files to the PC, or use the camera as a PC web camera for meetings.

Using USB cables to connect the camera to the PC.

Connecting to a TV

Connect the camera to a TV using a USB cable as shown.

USING THE CAMERA

Using the Shutter button

All of the buttons are found on the top or back of the camera.

Back View

Front view

Please see the table below for the functions of each icon and symbol.

Button	Description	Features
ZOOM	Up shift selector button/ Down shift selector button	• Up/ Down shift selector buttons control the zoom in Photo mode. • Up/ Down shift selector buttons stop the playback of video clips in Video mode. • Up/ Down shift selector buttons navigate (up/ down) the selection options or navigate (trans-page) selections.
SET	Set/ Function button	• Set/ Function button controls the flash in Photo mode. • Set/ Function button confirms the selection when amending the settings. • Set/ Function button accesses the Menu settings in Video mode.
	Browse button	• Browse button activates and exits from Playback mode in Photo and Video modes. • Browse button allows picture selection when printing.
-MENU-MODE	Mode selector button	• Mode selector button accesses the Mode main menu. • Mode selector button accesses the Menu setup in Photo and Video modes. • Mode selector button directly exits the Mode main menu.
	Sliding power (ON/OFF) cover	• Sliding power switches the camera on or off.
	Shutter button	• Shutter button captures the picture in Photo mode. • Shutter button starts/ stops the video capturing in Video mode. • Shutter button plays or pauses video playback in Playback mode. • Shutter button allows games selection in Games mode.

About the indicators

Please see the table below for the functions of the indicators.

Photo mode	Power up	Self-timer	Macro	Shutter button	Charging the Flash
Self-timer lamp	◎	*	◎	◎	◎
Macro indicator	◎	◎	~	◎	◎
Status indicator	●	◎	◎	●	*

Legend:

: LED lights up and goes off
*: Indicator flashes
: Constant light
: Indicator with dim lights

Using the camera LCD display

Use the LCD display to compose your pictures and videos, review pictures and videos stored in memory, and navigate the menu system. Icons are also displayed on the LCD display that shows the current configuration.

Changing the LCD display

You may decide not to display icons on the LCD screen by following the instructions below.

1. Ensure that you are either in Photo mode or Video mode. If you are in neither, please select either mode from the modes Main menu.
2. Press the Mode selector button once to access Quick menu. Select the options using the Up/ Down shift selector buttons. After selecting the icon, use the Shift selector buttons to select ON or OFF.
3. Press the Mode selector button to save the new settings. Press the Browse button to exit the menu, the new settings will be saved.

Photo mode

Use Photo mode to capture still pictures and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. icon indicates Photo mode.

Icons in Photo mode

Please see the table below for the functions of the icons.

	Icon	Description
1		Photo mode.
2		Memory card status. Please read “Inserting the memory card” for details on inserting and removing the memory card.
3	0000	The number of pictures taken.
4		Battery charge status.
5	T W	Digital zoom lever, details on using the zoom can be found in “Using the zoom function”.
6	A$	Flash mode indicator, details on setting the flash can be found in "Setting the flash".
7	PMOS:25 05/II/25	Time and date display.

Setting the flash

This camera has three different modes of flash. To change the flash mode, press Set/Function button. The table shows the current flash configuration.

Icon	Description
∅	Flash is disabled.
A4	Automatic flash, which will be activated only when necessary, for example for the use of flash in dim places and when no flash is used in bright places.
4	Forced flash, which will be activated under any circumstance.

Using the Macro feature

The macro function enables you to capture images of subjects very close to the lens. In Macro mode you can focus on subjects as close as 17 cm. When the Macro mode is not in use, the minimum focal distance is 19 cm. Use Macro mode for subjects 17-19 cm from the camera.

To switch the macro function on or off, switch the Macro catch at the side of the camera on or off. When the macro function is turned on, the Macro indicator will light up, otherwise, the indicator will not light. The Macro mode is available in both the Video and Photo modes.

Using the zoom function

The camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. This zoom function will only work in Photo mode.

Press the Up shift selector button to zoom in. Press the Down shift selector button to zoom out. The digital zoom lever on the left of the LCD display indicates the zoom status.

Video Mode

Use Video mode to capture video clips and store them in the internal memory or on an SD card. icon indicates Video mode.

Icons in Video mode

Use the following diagram to familiarize yourself with the Video mode icons and symbols.

Please see the table below for the functions of the icons.

	Icon	Description
1	●●	Video mode.
2	●25	Recording time (Seconds)
3	●●●●	Status: Recording.
4	●●●	Battery charge status.
5	PM05:25 05/II/25	Time and date display.

Using the Zoom feature

Please see "Using the Macro feature".

Playback mode

Icons in Playback mode

Photo Playback

Video Playback

Thumbnail Playback

Please see the table below for the functions of the icons of Playback mode.

	Icon	Description
1	0002/0002	The current number of pictures.
2		Recording time (Seconds).
3		Video Clip

Viewing pictures and videos

To view pictures and videos:

1. Switch on the camera and ensure that it is in the Playback mode. The most recent picture or video clip will be displayed on the LCD display.
2. Navigate using the Up shift selector/ Down shift selector buttons to select images and video clips stored in the memory card.
3. Press the Mode selector button twice to view the image and video clips' thumbnails.
4. To playback video clips:
5. Press the Shutter button to playback video.
6. Press the Shutter button another time to pause video playback.
7. Press the Shutter button another time to resume video playback.
8. Press the Up/ Down shift selector button to pause video playback and at the same

time browse the previous or next image or video clip.

Using thumbnails mode

In Playback mode, in factory settings, display images will fit to screen, but it is also possible to display nine thumbnails on the LCD.

To view thumbnails:

1. Switch on the camera and ensure that it is in the Playback mode. The most recent picture or video clip will be displayed on the LCD display.
2. Press Set/ Function button to access the Playback menu.
3. Press Mode selector button twice to display nine thumbnails per screen.
4. Use the Up/ Down shift selector button to select images. A red frame will highlight the selected image. Press the Set/ Function button or Mode selector button to display the selected image (in the red frame) fitted to screen.

Auto play

The camera includes an auto play function. A slideshow displays each image in turn with a predefined delay between each picture.

1. Switch on the camera and ensure that it is in the Playback mode. The most recent picture or video clip will be displayed on the LCD display.
2. Press Set/ Function button to access the Playback menu.
3. Press Up/ Down shift selector button to select Auto Play option in the menu.
4. Press Set/ Function button to activate the Auto Play feature.
5. The images stored in memory will be displayed one after the other. You can press on any button (except Browse button) to terminate the slideshow.

PC Mode

You can use USB mode to connect to a host PC. Before connecting to a printer or PC, please see "Installing software and drivers". After the camera is connected to a computer via the USB cable, the camera can be set to either the USB Mass Storage and Video camera options.

Storage option mode

The digital camera can act as an external storage or even as a card reader. This camera can be used as an SD card reader with the following settings:

1. Please follow the instructions and install the application as shown in "Installing software and driver".

2. Switch on the camera.

3. Press the Mode selector button and use the Up/ Down shift selector buttons to select the PC mode option.
4. Press Set/ Function button to access the selected icon. The options "Storage" or "Video camera" will be displayed on the LCD.
5. Use the Up/ Down shift selector buttons to navigate between the options and highlight "Storage" then press Set/ Function button to confirm and save.
6. When the USB icon showing the connection to the PC is displayed on the LCD, please link the camera with the PC via the USB cable provided.
7. When the set up is completed, an icon will appear under My Computer in the form of a removable hard disk.
8. The newly added hard disk, which is the camera's built-in SD card reader, is now ready to be used.

SET

Video camera mode

After the camera is set as a video camera, using Windows XP, it can be used to take photographs, or complement other software, for example: it can be used for video conferencing between concurrent end users.

1. Please follow the instructions and install the application as shown in "Installing software and drivers".
2. Switch on the camera.
3. Press the Mode selector button and use the Up/ Down shift selector buttons to select the PC mode option.
4. Press Set/ Function button to access the selected icon. The options "Storage" or "Video camera" will be displayed on the LCD.
5. Use the Up/ Down shift selector buttons to navigate between the options and highlight "Video camera" then press Set/ Function button to confirm and save.
6. When the USB icon showing the connection to the PC is displayed on the LCD, please link the camera with the PC via the USB cable provided.
7. Using the software provided, you can now use the video camera function.

SET

Game Mode

Got some free time to kill? Use the Game Mode to keep yourself entertained whenever you are bored. The camera comes with four games pre-installed for your enjoyment.

1. Turn on the camera, use the Up/Down Arrow button to go to the Game menu, press the OK/Function button to enter the Game Mode.
2. Use the Up/Down Arrow button to go through the game selection and the OK/Function button to enter the game of your choice.

The icons and names of the games are as follows:

Boxboy

Tetris

Memory

GoBang

The descriptions on how to play each game are as follows:

Boxboy

• When the game begins, please turn your camera 90^ clockwise and hold it this way to play the game.
  Use the Up/Down Arrow button to control the horizontal movements of the boy and the boxes. Use the Browse button to move down and the Mode Selection button to

go up. When you successfully move all the boxes to the positions marked by the little spheres, you can proceed to the next stage.

The game consists of 30 stages, and your current stage will be displayed on the top left hand corner of the screen. You can use the OK/Function button to skip the stage or choose any stage you want to play.
Press Shutter to exit the game and return to the game menu.

Tetris

• When the game begins, please turn your camera 90^ clockwise and hold it this way to play the game.
• Use the Up/Down Arrow button to move the blocks horizontally; hold the button to make the blocks move faster. You can rotate the blocks with the Mode Selection button and hold the Browse button to make the blocks fall faster. Press the OK/Function button once will pause the game; press it again to resume.
  The next block to fall will be displayed on the top left hand corner of the screen, and your score will be on the top right hand corner. When a row has been completely filled, it will be removed, and the rows above will descend and your score increases. The game is over when the blocks pile up to the top. Press the OK/Function button to restart when the game is over.
  Game score: When a row of block is removed your score is increased by one; simultaneously removing 2 rows increases your score by 4; simultaneously removing 3 rows increases your score by 9. The blocks will fall faster when your score reaches the mark of 50, 150, 500 and 1500 points.
  Press Shutter to exit the game and return to the game menu.

Memory

• When the game begins, please turn your camera 90^ clockwise and hold it this way to play the game.
• You will have 2.5 seconds to memorize the pictures and their position once the game begins. They would then be covered up and the time counter at the bottom right of the screen will start. The goal of the game is to eliminate the pictures by picking them out in pairs within the shortest time possible.
• Use the Up/Down Arrow button to move the cursor horizontally. The Browse button will move the cursor down while the Mode Selection button will move it up. Press the OK/Function button to reveal the picture you have selected; if the next picture you choose is the same as the first one, then the pair of pictures will be eliminated. If the second picture you choose is different from the first, the next selection you make will cover up the first two pictures and the counter on the bottom left of the screen will increase by 1. The counter represents the number of misses you have made.

When all the pictures are eliminated, you will win the game and the word "WIN!" will appear on the screen. Press the OK/Function button to restart when the game is over.

Press Shutter to exit the game and return to the game menu.

GoBang

• When the game begins, please turn your camera 90^ clockwise and hold it this way to play the game.

The flashing grid displays the position where your piece will be placed. Use the Up/Down Arrow button to move the grid horizontally. Use the Browse button to move it down, and the Mode Selection button to move it up. Place your piece (Black) in the desired grid by pressing the OK/Function button. When you have made your move, your opponent (the camera) will place its piece (White) on the board as well. Win the game by successfully forming a line of five continuous pieces, and you will see "WIN" displayed on the screen; conversely, if your opponent manages to form a straight line with five continuous pieces, you will lose the game and the word "FAIL" will be shown in the screen. When the board has been completely filled with pieces yet neither side was able to form a straight line with five pieces, you will see "DRAW" displayed on the screen. No matter how the game ends, you will be taken back to the Game Menu. The bottom right corner on the screen interface will remind you that you are playing Black and your opponent is playing White. Press the OK/Function button to restart when the game is over.
Press Shutter to exit the game and return to the game menu.

Using the setup menus

Read this section to learn how to configure the camera and use the advanced features.

Camera menu

The Camera menu appears when the camera is in Photo mode and the Mode selector button is pressed. The Camera menu is only available in Photo mode.

Photo resolution

Use the image size option to set the size of the image captured. Bigger images contain more detail and therefore use more memory space.

To set the image resolution:

1. Switch the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the Resolution option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to confirm, select one of the four image resolutions: 1280 x 960, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944, 4048 x 3040.
5. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Photo quality

Use picture quality option to set the size of the image captured. This camera has two quality options: Fine and Normal. Pictures taken with the Fine option will require significantly more memory space than those taken with the Normal option.

To set picture quality:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the Quality option is highlighted.

1. Use the Up shift selector button to select:
2. Fine Normal
3. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Possible number of shots (still image)

The table below shows the approximate number of shots that you can take at each setting based on internal memory and SD memory card.

Resolution	Quality	SD Memory Card
		32MB	64MB	128MB	256MB	512MB	1GB	2GB
4048X3040	Fine	14	31	60	125	248	506	942
12MP	Normal	27	57	111	231	457	935	1686
2592X1944	Fine	18	39	76	157	312	637	1207
5MP	Normal	48	101	194	404	808	1635	3094
2048X1536	Fine	58	122	234	488	979	1979	3463
3MP	Normal	77	160	309	639	1269	2584	4881
1280X960	Fine	74	156	293	625	1238	2519	4769
1.3MP	Normal	189	396	777	1615	3183	6487	11481

• The above data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings.

White Balance

Use the white balance option to correct color for different lighting conditions. When white balance is set to Auto, the camera automatically compensates for different lighting conditions. You can also set white balance to any of these options: Sunny, Tungsten, or Fluorescent.

To set white balance:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the White balance option is highlighted.

4. Use the Up shift selector button to select: Auto A, Sunny Tungsten Fluorescent

5. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Self-timer

The self-timer option can set a delay between the moment you press the shutter and the moment the picture is captured and thus can be used in taking self-portraits or group photographs with yourself included. This function can be set to ON or OFF. If the function is set to ON, the delay is 10 seconds.

To set self-timer:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the Self-timer option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to select:
5. ON, OFF
6. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

EV

Use the exposure compensation (EV) setting to change the exposure for your pictures. Usually this value would be set to zero, but you might want to increase the exposure to light up a subject with strong back lighting, or decrease the exposure if taking a picture of something very bright.

To set EV:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the EV option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to select:
5. From EV -2.0 to +2.0 EV (0.5 EV/ stop).
6. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Icon Display

Use the display function to control turning the icons on and off in the Photo mode.

To set icon display:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the Icon Display option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to select: Image Only or Full Display
5. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Date Display

Use the time function to control turning the date/ time stamping on or off when taking a picture.

To set date display:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Photo mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the Time display option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to select: ON or OFF.
5. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Movie menu

The Movie menu appears when the camera is in Video mode and the Mode selector button is pressed. The Movie menu is only available in Video mode.

Mode selector button

Video size

Use the video size option to set the size of the video captured. Videos with bigger sizes contain more details and therefore use more memory space.

To set the video size:

1. Switch the camera on and ensure that it is in Video mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the Video size option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to confirm, select one of the two video sizes: 640 × 480 , 320 × 240 .
5. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Video quality

Use video quality option to set the quality of the video captured. This camera has two quality options: Fine and Normal. Videos taken with the Fine option will require significantly more memory space than those taken with the Normal option.

To set video quality:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Video mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the Video quality option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to select: Fine Normal
5. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

Image size	Quality	SD card capacity
		32 MB	64 MB	128 MB	256 MB	512 MB	1GB	2GB
640 x 480	Fine	34sec	1min 14sec	2min 20sec	4min 55sec	9min 37sec	19min 23sec	51min 23sec.
	Normal	54sec	1min 51sec	3min 52sec	7min 40sec	15min 31sec	31min 11sec	66min 56sec.
320 x 240	Fine	1min	2min 2sec	4min 11sec	8min 33sec	17min 11sec	34min 34sec	75min 40sec.
	Normal	1min 56sec	3min 56sec	8min	16min 21sec	32min 57sec	66min	129min 17sec.

• The data shows the standard testing results. The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings

White balance

Use the white balance option to correct color for different lighting conditions. When white balance is set to Auto, the camera automatically compensates for different lighting conditions. You can also set white balance to any of these options: Sunny, Tungsten, or Fluorescent.

To set white balance:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Video mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the White balance option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to select:
5. Auto A, Sunny Tungsten , Fluorescent
6. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

EV

Use the exposure compensation (EV) setting to change the exposure for your videos. Usually this value would be set to zero, but you might want to increase the exposure to brighten a scene with strong back lighting, or decrease the exposure if shooting a video in a very bright environment.

To set EV:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Video mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.
3. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the EV option is highlighted.
4. Use the Up shift selector button to select:
5. From EV -2.0 to +2.0 EV (0.5 EV/ stop).
6. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Icon display

Use the display function to control turning the icons on and off in the Video mode.

To set icon display:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Video mode.
2. Press the Mode selector button.

1. Use the Down shift selector button to navigate until the Icon Display option is highlighted.
2. Use the Up shift selector button to select: Image Only or Full Display
3. Press the Mode selector button to confirm and exit the menu.

Playback menu

Use the Playback menu to manage the files stored in the camera memory or on the SD card.

Delete one

Use the Delete one function to delete files.

To delete file:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode.
2. Press the Set/ Function button.
3. Use the Up shift selector button to navigate until the Delete option is highlighted.
4. Use the Down shift selector button to select: Delete one
5. Press the Set/ Function button to proceed with deleting. A confirmation in the form of a dialogue will be displayed. To delete, press OK, else, press Cancel.

Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure that you have a backup before you delete.

Delete all

Use the Delete all function to delete all the files on either the memory card or the camera's internal memory.

To delete all the files:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode.
2. Press the Set/ Function button.
3. Use the Up shift selector button to navigate until the Delete all option is highlighted.
4. Use the Down shift selector button to select: Delete all
5. Press the Set/ Function button to proceed with deleting. A confirmation in the form of a dialogue will be displayed. To delete, press OK, or else, press Cancel.

Note: Once deleted, files cannot be recovered so make sure that you have a backup before you delete.

DPOF

Use the DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all pictures to be printed or select individual pictures. You can also select how many copies print and whether to include the date and time.

DPOF requires a memory card. When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to an image studio for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.

To print images:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode.
2. Press the Set/ Function button to select.
3. Use the Up shift selector button to select the DPOF option.
4. Use the Down shift selector button to select: set all, set single print, date stamp visible or invisible, select set all, press Set/ Function button to confirm and save the DPOF configuration, or press Cancel to the saved DPOF settings. Press Mode selector button to exit menu.

To set single print, press Set/ Function button to access single print selection, press Down/ Down shift buttons to determine the number of prints, press Browse button to swap photos, press Set/ Function button to confirm and save the DPOF configuration, or press Mode selector button to exit menu.

DPS Direct Print

Use USB/ AV cables to connect your camera to a DPS-compatible printer. The camera will be able to directly control the individual images or all the images. While printing, all the print status will be displayed on the LCD, including error messages.

DPS direct print

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Playback mode.
2. Press Set/ Function button to select.
3. Use the Up shift selector button to select the DPS option.
4. Use the Down shift selector button to select and set: print all, select single print, date stamp visible or invisible, select print all, press Set/ Function button to access menu, use Up/ Down shift selector button confirm or cancel. Afterwards, press Set/ Function button to start printing or cancel.

To set single print, press Set/ Function button to access the menu, press Up/ Down shift selector to determine the number of prints, press Browse button to swap photos, press Set/ Function button to confirm printing, or press Mode selector button to exit menu.

× In the DPS menu, the system will prompt you to plug in the USB/ AV cable that is

connected to the printer. Only when the printer supports DPS, then you can use this print interface to print the pictures.

× In the process of printing, if error messages occur on the LCD display, please refer to the list for troubleshooting in the Appendix.

Setup menu

In mode main menu, use Up/ Down shift selector buttons, press Set/ Function button to access Setup mode. In this mode, you can manipulate some specific settings and functions. The mode includes two feature options, they are: system features table 1 and system features table 2.

File duplication

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Setup mode.
2. Use the Up shift selector button to select option and use the Down shift selector button to copy the files.
3. Press Set/ Function button to access the menu, press the Up/ Down shift selector button to confirm or cancel.
4. Press Set/Function button to confirm or cancel.
5. Press Mode selector button to exit.

SET

× NOTE: the internal Flash memory's copy is only compatible with DCF documents.
× If the external card has a DCIM parent directory and a 100FSCAM child directory, the documents will be duplicated onto the 100FSCAM directory. Either way, the system will first attempt to create a DCIM parent directory with a 100FSCAM child directory, and duplicate the files into 100FSCAM.
× If there exist same filenames in the folder, the system will give these documents a unique filename before duplicating into the 100FSCAM directory.

Time/ Date

Please see "Setting date and time".

Formatting

Formatting the memory will delete all files that currently reside in the memory card and internal memory.

× Before formatting the memory card or the internal memory, please ensure that your files are already backed up.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Setup mode.
2. Use the Up shift selector button to select option and use the Down shift selector button to format.
3. Press Set/ Function button to access the menu, press the Up/ Down shift selector button to confirm or cancel.
4. Press Set/ Function button to confirm or cancel.
5. Press Mode selector button to exit.

× Note: if a memory card is present in the camera, formatting will be carried out on the memory card and not the internal flash memory.

Auto-power off

This function is seldom used, unless in power-saving mode where the camera will automatically switch itself off to conserve energy.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Setup mode.
2. Use the Up shift selector button to select option and use the Down shift selector button to select auto-power off.
3. Press Set/ Function button to access the menu, press the Up/ Down shift selector button to select three minutes, one minute, set to on or off.
4. Press Set/ Function button to confirm.
5. Press Mode selector button to exit.

OSD Language

Please read "Setting the language".

TV system

Although different countries use different TV systems, setting up the TV systems can help you prevent differences in the display of color TVs that result from dissimilar TV systems.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Setup mode.
2. Use the Up shift selector button to select option and use the Down shift selector button to select TV output.
3. Press Set/ Function button to access the menu, press the Up/ Down shift selector button to select NTSC or PAL.
4. Press Set/ Function button to confirm.
5. Press Mode selector button to exit.

Frequency

The setting of frequency will prevent the occurrence of flashing due to the local frequency rate. For detailed information, please contact your local energy provider.

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Setup mode.
2. Use the Up shift selector button to select option and use the Down shift selector button to select the frequency.
3. Press Set/ Function button to access the menu, press the Up/ Down shift selector button to select NTSC or PAL.
4. Press Set/ Function button to confirm.
5. Press Mode selector button to exit.

× According to the frequency of the current local fluorescent lamps, 50Hz or 60Hz is an appropriate selection.

Default

Use the default option to reset all settings to the factory default. To reset factory default settings:

1. Turn the camera on and ensure that it is in Setup mode.
2. Use the Up shift selector button to select option and use the Down shift selector button to select the factory settings.
3. Press Set/ Function button to access the menu, press the Up/ Down shift selector button to select or cancel.
4. Press Set/ Function button to confirm.
5. Press Mode selector button to exit.

Installing software and drivers

Drivers

When the camera is connected to the PC, the camera can be used as either a Mass Storage or a computer-based video camera.

Mass storage

The digital camera offers Mass Storage function as a card reader device. You can treat this digital camera as an SD card or mass storage device.

You will only need to install a driver for the camera if your operating system is Windows 98SE. Windows XP/ME/2000 are plug and play operating systems and do not require a driver to be manually loaded.

When the driver has been installed and the camera is connected, the camera memory and any installed mini SD card will appear as Mass Storage in Windows Explorer. Files can be dragged and dropped in the same way as on an ordinary disk.

Computer-based video camera

You will need to install the driver in order to use the camera as a computer-based video camera or web camera on all the Windows operating systems (Windows XP/ME/2000/98SE).

Note: The drivers are compatible with all the operating systems.

The digital camera can be used as a computer-based video camera or web camera

Please follow the instructions below:

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the CD-ROM doesn't automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.

This window appears:

1. Click the install button to install the driver.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions.
3. Click Finish to restart the computer and the camera driver installation is completed.

Installing the driver

1. Insert the supplied CD-ROM in the CD-ROM drive.
2. If the CD-ROM doesn't automatically boot, use Windows Explorer to execute the InstallMgr.exe file in the root directory.
3. Click the install button to install the driver.
4. Follow the on-screen instructions.
5. Use "Connecting to the PC" to connect the camera to the computer via the USB cable provided.

Presto! Video Works 6

Presto! Video Works 6 is advanced application software for video editing.

Install Presto! Video Works 6:

1. Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM.
2. If the CD does not auto-run, use Windows file manager to run the executable InstallMgr.exe under the root directory on the CD.
3. Press the install button and follow the on screen instructions.
4. After application is started, you can find more information on Presto! Video Works 6 in the help files.

Presto! Mr. Photo 3

Presto! Mr. Photo 3 is advanced application software for photo editing.

Install Presto! Mr. Photo 3:

1. Insert the included CD into the CD-ROM.
2. If the CD does not auto-run, use Windows file manager to run the executable InstallMgr.exe under the root directory on the CD.
3. Press the install button and follow the on screen instructions.
4. After application is started, you can find more information on Presto! Mr. Photo 3 in the help files.

Appendix A: Specifications

General

Imaging sensor	1/1.8" 5.17 Mega pixel CMOS sensor
Active pixels	5.1 Mega pixels
Storage media	Built-in 32 MB Flash memorySupports SD/ MMC memory cards (up to 2 GB)
Sensor sensitivity	Auto
Lens	Fixed lens, F3.0/8.0 , f=8.25mm
Focal range	Normal: 1.3m ~ infinityMacro: 17 ~ 19 cm
Still image	Formats : JPEG (DCF, DPOF & EXIF), Direct PrintDPI : 1280 x 960, 2048 x 1536, 2592 x 1944,4048 x 3040 (firmware interpolation)
Movie clips	AVI (Motion JPEG), suitable sound formatsMovie : 320 x 240 (30fps max), 640 x 480 (23 fps max)PC camera : 320 x 240 (15fps max), 640 x 480 (14fps max)
Zoom	4x digital zoom
TFT screen	2.4-inch High definition TFT display (480x234 plain)
Viewfinder	Not provided
Flash	1.0 ~ 1.5m rangeAuto/ Off/ Force
White balance	Auto/ Sunny/ Tungsten/ Fluorescent
EV compensation	-2.0 EV ~ +2.0 EV (in 0.5 EV stop)
Self-timer	Off/ 10 seconds
Computer interface	Web Camera and Mass Storage via USB 2.0 (Full speed)
Shutter	Mechanical shutter 1/4 ~ 1/500 second
Auto power off	1 minute, 3 minutes or Off (User definable)
Battery	Two AAA-size Alkaline batteries
General
Dimension	88.5 x 28.5 x 59 mm
Weight	Approximately 88 g without batteries

Appendix B: Troubleshooting

Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your local reseller or service center.

Power Supply

Symptom	Cause	Measure
The power does not come on.	The batteries are not loaded.	Load the batteries correctly.
	The batteries are exhausted.	Replace with a new set of batteries.
The power cuts out during use.	The camera was left unattended and unused, so the auto powers off cuts it off.	Turn the power back on.
	The batteries are exhausted.	Replace with a new set of batteries.
The batteries run out quickly.	It is being used in extreme low temperature.
	Many shots are being captured in dark places inside, requiring flash.
The batteries or camera feels warm.	Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.

Shooting

Symptom	Cause	Measure
Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot.	The batteries are running low.	Replace with a new set of batteries.
	The power is not on.	Turn the power on.
	The camera is not in shooting mode.	Press the Mode selector button for two seconds to access playback mode.
	The internal memory or memory card does not have any free capacity.	Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.
	End of memory card life.	Insert a new memory card.
	The flash is recharging.	Wait until the status LED is off.
	The memory card is unrecognized by the camera.	Format the memory card in this camera before its first use or when it was used other than this camera.
	The auto power off function is activated.	Turn the power on again.
	The memory card is write-protected.	Remove the write-protection.
Images do not appear on the LCD monitor.	The power is not on.	Turn the power on.
	The lens cover is not open.	Open the lens cover.
The flash does not fire. The flash cannot recharge.	The flash is set to off.	Switch to another mode other than one of those.
The image is too dark.	The image was captured in a dark place while set to no flash.	Set the flash to something other than flash off mode.

Playback

Symptom	Cause	Measure
Cannot playback.	It is not set to playback mode.	Press the Mode selector button for two seconds to access playback mode.
The contents of memory card cannot be replayed.	You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device.	Insert a memory card that was formatted and stored on by this device.
Files cannot be deleted.	You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this device.	Loaded a card that was formatted and stored on by this device.
Cannot format a memory card.	The memory card is write-protected.	Remove the write-protection.
	End of memory card life.	Load a new memory card.

Other Problem

Symptom	Cause	Measure
Cannot load the memory card.	The card is facing the wrong way.	Insert correctly.
Even when the camera's buttons are pressed, it does not operate.	The battery is running low.	Replace with a new set of batteries.

About connecting to your computer/software

Symptom	Cause	Measure
Cannot download images.	The free space on the hard disk in your computer may be insufficient.	Check whether the hard disk has a space for running Windows, and if the drive for loading image files has a capacity at least that of the memory card inserted in the camera.
	The USB driver is not installed (for Windows 98/98SE).	Install USB driver.