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USER MANUAL D500 GENIUS

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This symbol indicates that this product is to be collected separately.

The following apply only to users in European countries:

• This product is designated for separate collection at an appropriate collection point. Do not dispose of as household waste.
• For more information, contact the retailer or the local authorities in charge of waste management.

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.
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, 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

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.

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.

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.

• 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.

■ 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.
  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 digital video 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.

CONTENTS

INTRODUCTION 8

PACKAGE CONTENT 8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 9

FRONT VIEW 9

REAR VIEW 9

LCD MONITOR INFORMATION 10

Camera Mode 10

Video Mode 11

Playback mode - still image playback 11

Playback mode - Video playback 11

GETTING STARTED 12

PREPARATION 12

ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION) 17

USING THE FLASH 18

SETTING THE SELF-TIMER 18

POSSIBLE NUMBER OF SHOTS (STILL IMAGE) 19

VIDEO MODE 20

THUMBMAIL DISPLAY 22

SLIDESHOW DISPLAY 23

PROTECTING IMAGES 23

CANCELING THE PROTECTION 24

PROTECTING MULTIPLE IMAGES SIMULTANEOUSLY 24

DPOF SETTINGS 25
ERASING IMAGES 26

MENU OPTIONS 27

CAMERA MENU 27

Size 27
Quality 27
Scene Mode 27
EV 28
Metering 28
W. Balance 28
ISO 28
Color 28
Saturation 28
Sharpness 29
Preview 29

VIDEO MENU 29

Size 29
EV 29
W. Balance 30

PLAYBACK MENU 30

Delete 30
Copy to Card 30
Slide Show 30
DPOF 30
Protect 30
Thumbnail 31

SETUP MENU 31

Format 31
Beep 31
Language 31
Auto Off 31
Sys. Reset 32
Light Freq. 32
Message 32

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER 32

TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER 34

DOWNSLOADING YOUR FILES 34

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 35

USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA 36

INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER 36

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 37

TROUBLESHOOTING 38

Introduction

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!

Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with a 5.0-megapixel sensor, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 2560 x 1920 pixels.

Other features provided by the camera include the following:

True 5.0 Mega Pixel CMOS
Maximum 10.0 mega pixels
2.5 LTPS LCD monitor
4X Digital zoom
SD memory card can support up to 4GB
PictBridge support

Package content

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items.

Digital Camera
CD driver includes:

Mediaone Gallery SE
Web Cam Driver for Windows 2000/XP/Vista
Multi-Language User's Manual

USB cable
2 x AAA alkaline batteries
Quick Guide
Pouch
Strap
Warranty Card

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1.Shutter button
2. Power button
3. Flash
4. Focus switch

Normal mode

Macro mode

1. Lens
2. Microphone
3. USB connector
4. Self-timer LED

Rear View

1. LCD monitor
2. Status LED
3. OK OK button

Digital Zoom

button

1. Strap holder
2. 4-way control button

▲	Up button
MENU	Menu button
▲	Right button
▲	Flash button
▼	Down button
MODE	Mode button
▲	Left button
◎	Self-timer button

1. Playback button
2. Battery cover
3. SD/SDHC memory card slot
4. Tripod socket

LCD Monitor Information

Camera Mode

1. Mode indication

Auto Mode

Sport Mode

Night Mode

Portrait Mode

Landscape Mode

Backlight

1. Flash mode

Auto

Forced Flash

Flash off

1. Battery

Full battery power

Medium battery

Low battery power

[□] No battery power

1. Storage media

Internal memory (no card)

SD: SD/SDHC memory card

1. Image size resolution

[10m] 3648 x 2736

(FW Interpolation)

[8m] 3264 x 2448

(FW interpolation)

[5m] 2560 x 1920

14.Focus setting

[Blank] Normal

Marco

[3m] 2048 x 1536

[1.3m] 1280 x 960

[VGA] 640 x 480

1. Image quality

Normal

Economy

1. Available number of shots

2. Main focus area

3. Self-timer icon

[Sec] 10 sec. Self-timer

[2] 2 sec. Self-timer

10.ISO

Auto

100

200

EV

compensation

1. Metering

Average

Spot

1. White balance

[Blank] Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

Video Mode

1. Movie mode
2. Available recording time
3. Main focus area
4. Battery condition
5. Storage media
6. Video resolution
7. Exposure compensation
8. White Balance
9. Focus setting

Playback mode - still image playback

1. Playback mode
2. Battery condition
3. Storage media
4. File number
5. Folder number
6. Protect icon
7. DPOF icon

Playback mode - Video playback

1. Playback mode
   2.Mode icon
2. Total recorded time
3. Battery condition
4. Storage media
5. Video resolution
6. File number
7. Folder number
8. Video Play/Stop indicator

GETTING STARTED

Preparation

1. Attach the camera strap.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Load the batteries with correct orientation as shown.
4. Close the battery cover and make sure it is locked securely.
5. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card.

The camera has 16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC memory card up to 4GB) to expand the camera's memory capacity.
- Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage.

NOTE

• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD/SDHC memory card you can slide the write-protected tab (on the side of the SD/SDHC memory card) to "LOCK".
• To save, edit or erase data on an SD/SDHC memory card, you must unlock the card.

• To prevent damaging of an SD/SDHC memory card, be sure to turn off the power when inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card. If inserting or removing the SD/SDHC memory card with the power on, the camera will automatically turn off.

• Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery cover.

Turning the Power On/Off

Load the batteries and insert an SD/SDHC memory card before starting.

Press the POWER button until the digital still camera turns on.
To turn the power off, press the POWER button again.

NOTE

The power is turned off automatically when the camera has not been operated for a fixed period of time. To resume the operation condition, turn the power on again. Refer to section in this manual titled "Auto Off" in the Setup Menu for further details.

LED Indicators and Self-timer Indicators

Indicators	State	Description/Activity
LED indicator	Solid green	The digital camera is powering up.
LED indicator	Solid green	The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies).
LED indicator	Blinking green	Reading/Writing files.
LED indicator	Blinking green	Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator	Blinking red	The self-timer function is activated.

Choosing the Language

Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select [Setup] menu with the button.
3. Select [Language] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The Language setting screen will be displayed.

1. Select the displayed language with the V buttons, and press the OK button.

The setting will be stored.

Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory

This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

1. Press the MENU button
2. Select [Setup] menu with the button.
3. Select [Format] with the buttons, and press the OK button.
4. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press the OK button.

CAPTURE MODE

Capturing Images

Your camera is equipped with a 2.5 full color LTPS-TFT LCD monitor to help you compose images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.

1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Compose the image on the monitor screen so that the main subject is within the focus frame.
3. Press the shutter button to capture the image.

Using the Zoom Function

This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing he OK / Q button. A useful feature as it is, however, the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. To activate the digital zoom, press the OK / Q button.

The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.

1. Compose your scene and press the shutter button to capture the image.

NOTE

The digital magnification ranges from 1.0x to 4.0x.
As you record video clips, the zoom function cannot be activated.

Setting Focus

Images can be captured by sliding the focus switch to set the focus modes: [ ] macro or [ ] normal mode.

1. Press the Power button to turn the power on.
2. Slide the focus switch to your desired focus mode.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode:

Focus mode	Description
[▲] Infinity	This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.
[▼] Marco	Select macro to capture close-up images. When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 60 cm.

Using the Scene Mode

You can select the scene mode according to the shooting scene. There are 6 available modes in this scene mode.

Mode		Description
A	Auto	Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
	Sports	Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving subjects.
	Night	Select this mode when you want to capture dark scenes such as night views.
	Portrait	Select this mode when you want to capture an image that makes the person stand out against a defocused (blurred) background.
	Landscape	Select this mode to capture an image with infinity focus, hard sharpness and high saturation.
	Backlight	Select this mode when you want to capture images as the light comes from behind the object.

1. Press the MENU button.

The [Capture] menu is displayed.

1. Select [Scene Mode] with the buttons, then press the OK button.
2. Select the desired scene mode with the buttons, then press the OK button.
3. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)

You can manually adjust the exposure determined by the digital camera. Use this mode when the proper exposure cannot be obtained, for example, when the contrast (different between light and dark) between the subject and the background is extremely large. The EV compensation value can be set in the range from -2.0EV to +2.0EV.

1. Press the MENU button.

The [Capture] or [Video] menu is displayed.

1. Select [EV] with the buttons, then press the OK button.
2. Use or to set the range of EV compensation value from -2.0EV to +2.0EV, then press the OK button.
3. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Ex.: In Camera Mode

Effective Subjects and Set Values

+(positive) compensation	-(negative) compensation	Backlight correction (+0.3 EV, fixed)
• Printed matter with black text on whitish paper. • Backlighting. • Bright scenes or strong reflected light such as ski slopes. • When the sky accounts for a large area on the screen.	• People illuminated by a spotlight, in particular, against dark background. • Printed matter with white text on blackish paper. • Weak reflecting bodies such as evergreen trees or darkish leaves.	• When the background is bright and the subject is dark. • When subjects (people) have a light source such as the sun to their backs.

Using the Flash

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode depending on the circumstances.

1. Press the four-way control / . The flash mode changes each time the button is pressed.
2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The camera has three flash modes: Auto, Forced Flash and Flash off.

The table below will help you to choose the appropriate flash mode:

Flash mode	Description
[4A] Auto Flash	The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions.
[4] Forced Flash	In this mode, the flash always fires. Use this mode for photographing under artificial light such as backlighting.
[1] Flash Off	Use this mode when capturing images using indoor lighting, for stages and indoor competitions, and when the subject is too far away for the flash to be effective.

Setting the Self-timer

The self-timer can be used in situations such as group shots. When using this option, you should either mount the camera on a tripod (recommended) or rest it on a flat, level surface.

1. Press the four-way controller (▲ / ⌒) to select your desired self-timer mode.. The self-timer changes each time the button is pressed.
2. Compose your scene and press the shutter release button.

The self-timer function is activated.
The photograph is then taken after the preset time.

The table below will help you choose the appropriate self-timer mode:

Self-timer mode	Description
[10s] 10 sec.	The image is captured about 10 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.
[2s] 2 sec.	The image is captured about 2 seconds after the shutter button is pressed.

Possible number of shots (still image)

The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.

Size	Quality	Internal Memory	SD memory Card capacity
			64 MB	128 MB	256 MB	512 MB	1 GB	2 GB	4GB SDHC
10M	Fine	6	41	85	173	350	703	1409	2822
	Standard	9	50	102	208	420	844	1691	3387
	Economy	10	55	114	232	467	938	1879	3763
8M	Fine	6	60	112	227	459	921	1845	3695
	Standard	11	68	125	253	510	1023	2050	4106
	Economy	13	33	140	285	574	1151	2307	4619
5M	Fine	7	68	69	141	284	572	1146	2296
	Standard	13	88	140	283	570	1145	2294	4594
	Economy	17	47	180	364	734	1473	2950	5907
3M	Fine	9	47	98	199	401	805	1613	3230
	Standard	17	87	179	362	730	1464	2933	5874
	Economy	21	107	219	443	892	1790	3586	7180
1.3M	Fine	18	94	194	392	790	1586	3177	6362
	Standard	29	145	297	601	1210	2426	4860	9731
	Economy	35	177	361	730	1469	2947	5902	11816
VGA	Fine	38	190	389	786	1582	3173	6356	12726
	Standard	53	261	533	1077	2166	4343	8698	17414
	Economy	61	301	614	1240	2494	5001	10016	20053

VIDEO MODE

Recording Video Clips

This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of VGA (640 x 480) / QVGA (320 x 240) pixels.

1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [ ]
2. Compose the image.
3. Press the shutter button.

The recording of the video clip will start.
Pressing the shutter button one more time will end the recording of the video clip.
The recording time depends on the storage size and the subject of the image to be recorded.

NOTE

• When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.
• If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in he currently selected size, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video size lower than the current one.

Playing Back Video Clips

You can play back recorded video clips on the camera.

1. Press the [ ] button.
   The last image appears on the screen.
2. Select the desired video clip with the buttons.
3. Press the OK button.

A press of the buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play.
To stop video playback, press the button. This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.
To pause video playback, press the OK button. This pauses video playback. To cancel pause, press the OK button again.

NOTE

Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.
This camera does not have a speaker so that you can not play back sound with the camera. The sound recorded with video clips can only be played back on computers.
- Quick Time basic player is available free of charge, compatible with Mac and Windows-computers and can be downloaded from the Apple web site at www.apple.com. For help using Quick Time Player usage, please refer to the Quick Time on-line help for more information.

Possible recording time / sec (video clip)

The table below indicates the approximate duration of recording time depending on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.

The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on

Size	Internal Memory	SD memory Card capacity
		64 MB	128 MB	256 MB	512 MB	1 GB	2 GB	4GB SDHC
VGA 640 x 480	00:18	01:26	02:55	05:53	11:55	23:44	47:33	95:12
QVGA 320 x 240	00:21	01:42	03:28	07:01	14:06	28:16	56:36	113:19

The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.
The maximum recordable time for one continuous video clip is 00:50:59.

PLAYBACK MODE

Playing back - Still Images

You can play back the still images on the LCD monitor.

1. Press the [ ] button.

The last image appears on the screen.

1. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward sequence with the buttons.

To view the previous image, press the button.
To view the next image, press the button.

1. Press the OK / Q button to adjust the zoom ratio. The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2. To view different portion of the images, press the

button to adjust the display area.

NOTE

An [ ] icon is displayed with the video data.
The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 4 stages: 1.0x, 2.0x, 3.0x, and 4.0x).

Thamburger Display

This function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you may search for a particular image.

1. Press the [ ] button.
   The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
2. Press the MENU button.
   The playback menu is displayed.
3. Select [Thamburger] with the buttons,

then press the OK button.

Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously.
For recorded video clips, the [ ] video mode icon will be displayed.

1. Use the button to move the cursor to select the image to be displayed at regular size.

2. Press the OK button to display the selected image on full screen.

Slideshow Display

The slideshow function enables you to playback your still images automatically in order one image at a time.

1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Press the MENU button.

The playback menu is displayed.

1. Select [Slide Show] with the buttons, then press the OK button.
2. Select the desired interval time with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The slideshow starts.

1. To stop the slide show during playback, press the OK button.
   The image is displayed on screen when you press the OK button.

NOTE

The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show.
All still images in the folder are automatically played back.
Video files are displayed first frame image, and they are not played back.

Protecting Images

Set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake.

1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Select the image that you want to protect with the

buttons.

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select [Protect] with the buttons, and press the OK button.
3. Select [Single], [All] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Protects the selected image or the last image.
[All]: Protects all of the images.

1. Select [Lock] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The protect icon [0] is displayed with protected images.
When [All] has been selected, [0] is displayed with all the images.

Canceling the Protection

To cancel protection for only one image, display the image on which you want to remove the image protection.

1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Select the protected image that you want to unlock with the buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the OK button.
5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.
6. Select [Unlock] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

Protecting multiple images simultaneously

1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Select the image that you want to protect with the buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Protect] with the buttons from the playback menu, and press the OK button.
5. Select [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The images are displayed in the thumbnail display.

1. Select the image you want to protect with the buttons, and press the button.

The protect icon [0 ] is displayed with protected images. Selecting a

protected image and pressing the button again will cancel the protection. This procedure is repeated to select multiple images (up to 200).

1. Press the OK button.
2. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

NOTE

• Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card or internal memory overrides protection, and erases all images regardless of their protected status.

DPOF Settings

DPOF is the abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the DPOF menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible printer. When the printer starts printing, it will read the embedded information on the memory card and print the specified images.

1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [DPOF] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

The DPOF setting screen is displayed.

1. Select [Single] or [All] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Sets DPOF for each individual image.
[All]: Sets DPOF for all images at once.

1. Select [Print Num] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

This displays the number of prints setting screen.

1. Set the number of prints with the buttons, and press the OK button.

You can set up to 99 prints for each image.
This creates a file containing the DPOF

information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.

The DPOF icon [P] is displayed on each image that has set up DPOF settings.

Erasing Images

Erasing single image / Erasing all images

1. Press the [ ] button.
   The last image will be displayed on the screen.
2. Select the image you want to erase with the buttons.
3. Press the MENU button.
4. Select [Delete] with the buttons and press the OK button.
5. Select [Single], [All], or [Select] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Single]: Erases the selected image or the last image.
[All]: Erases all of the images except for the protected images.

[Select]: Select the image you want to erase in thumbnail mode.

1. Select [Execute] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the OK button.

NOTE

• Deleting an image will not affect sequential image numbering. For example, if you delete image number 240, the next captured image will be numbered 241 even though 240 no longer exists. In other words, an image-number is retired when an image is deleted and will not be reused or reassigned to another subsequently captured image.

MENU OPTIONS

Camera Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.

1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to Camera.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Size

This sets the size of the image that will be captured.

[10m] 10MP (3648 x 2736 pixels) (FW interpolation)
[8m] 8MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) (FW interpolation)
[5m] 5MP (2560 x 1920 pixels)
[3m] 3MP (2048 x 1536 pixels)
[1.3m] 1.3MP (1280 x 960 pixels)
VGA] VGA (640 x 480 pixels)

Quality

This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.

□ [Fine
Standard
Economy

Scene Mode

Refer to section in this manual titled "Setting the Scene Mode" for further details.

EV

Refer to section in this manual titled "Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)" for further details.

Metering

This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.

Average: The entire area of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.
- Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured, and the exposure is calculated.

W. Balance

This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be captured that approach the conditions that are seen by the human eye.

[Blank] Auto
□ [Daylight
□ [ ] Cloudy
Tungsten
□ [Fluorescent

ISO

This sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the ISO figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear.

□ Auto
□ 100
□ 200

Color

This sets the color of the image that will be captured.

Standard
Vivid
Sepia
B&W

Saturation

This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured.

□ High
□ Normal
Low

Sharpness

This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured.

□ Hard
□ Normal
Soft

Preview

This sets the preview interval when displaying the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured.

On
Off

Video Menu

This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.

1. Press the MODE button to set the camera mode to [28].
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Size

This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured.

VGA VGA (640 x 480 pixels)
[QVGA] QVGA (320 x 240 pixels)

EV

Refer to section in this manual titled "Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)" for further details.

W. Balance

Refer to section in this manual titled "W. Balance" in Capture Menu for further details.

Playback Menu

In the [mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback.

1. Press the [ ] button.
2. Press the MENU button.
3. Select the desired option item with the buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Delete

Refer to section in this manual titled "Erasing Images" for further details.

Copy to Card

Allows you to copy your files from the camera's internal memory to an SD/SDHC memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

Cancel
Execute

Slide Show

Refer to section in this manual titled "Slideshow Display" for further details.

DPOF

Refer to section in this manual titled "DPOF Settings" for further details.

Protect

Refer to section in this manual titled "Protecting Images" for further details.

Thumbsail

Refer to section in this manual titled "Thumbnail Display" for further details.

Setup Menu

Set your camera's operating environment.

1. Press the MENU button.
2. Select the [Setup] menu with the button.
3. Select the desired option item with the c buttons, and press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the buttons, and press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Format

Refer to section in this manual titled " Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details.

Beep

This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's buttons.

On
Off

Language

Refer to section in this manual titled "Choosing the Language" for further details.

Auto Off

If no operation is performed for a specific period of time, the power to the camera is automatically turned off. This feature is useful for reducing battery usage.

1 Min.
3 Min.
5 Min.

Off

Sys. Reset

This returns all basic settings to the camera's default settings.

Cancel
Execute

Light Freq.

The function allows to change the light frequency of environment to 60Hz or 50Hz.

[60Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 60Hz
[50Hz]: the light frequency of environment is 50Hz

Message

It will show the version of this camera.

CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER

Read this section if the model you purchased is included with the PictBridge functions. If a printer that supports PictBridge is available, images can be printed by connecting the digital still camera directly to the PictBridge-compatible printer without using a computer.

Connecting the camera to the printer

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to your camera.
2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB port on the printer.
3. Select [Printer] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

Printing images

When the camera is properly connected to a Pict-Bridge compliant printer and set to [Printer], the PictBridge menu is displayed on the monitor.

1. Select the item you want to configure with the buttons, and press the OK button.

□ [Images]: Select whether you want to

print specific image or all images. You may also select printing number for specific image.

[Size]: Select the desired paper size according to the printer type.
[Layout]: Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type.
[Print]: After all settings are configured, select this item to start printing.

1. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear. Select [Select], [All] with the buttons, and press the OK button.

[Select]: Select to print one specific image.
[All]: Select to print all images.

1. If you select [Select] in the previous step, the figure shown on the right hand side will appear.

Select the image that you want to print with the buttons.
Select the [Print Num] (up to 99) with the buttons.
□ After selecting the desired image and printing number, press the OK button to confirm.

1. Select [Print] with the buttons, and press the OK button to start printing.

2. The printing starts and the figure shown on the right hand side appear.

The [COMPLETE] will be displayed temporarily, reminding you that the printing procedure is finished.
If a print error is detected, the [PRINT ERROR] will be displayed.

NOTE

The image printing may be failed if the power to the camera is cut off.

TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR COMPUTER

System Requirements (Windows)

Pentium III 800 or higher
Windows 2000/XP/Vista
256MB RAM
150MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
□ Available USB port

System Requirements (Macintosh)

PowerPC G3/G4/G5
OS 9.0 or later
256MB RAM
128MB hard disk space
CD-ROM drive
□ Available USB port

Downloading your files

1. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

2. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.

3. Select [PC] using the buttons, and press the OK button.

4. From the Windows desktop, double click on "My Computer".

5. Look for a new "removable disk" icon.

This "removable disk" is actually the

memory (or memory card) in your camera.

Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter "e" or higher.

1. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
2. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.
   Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.
3. Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.

Mac users: Double-click the "untitled" or "unlabeled" disk drive icon on your desktop.
iPhoto may automatically launch.

NOTE

• Formatting the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card by computer (via USB connection) as NTFS file system, the stored data will be automatically deleted by the camera.
• Do not format the internal memory or SD/SDHC memory card as NTFS file system.

EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION

MediaOne Gallery SE - makes it the easiest way to manage and share your digital life with family & friends. The intuitive thumbnail library automatically organizes updates and sorts files for the most natural way to browse your multimedia collection.

To install software:

1. Insert the CD-ROM that came with the camera into your CD-ROM drive.
   The welcome screen appears.
2. Click the respective software name.

Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.

NOTE

For more information about the operation of the software, refer to its respective help documentation.
For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, please make sure to install and use the software in "Administrator" mode.
The software is not supported on the Mac.

USING THE DIGITAL STILL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA

Your camera can act as a Web camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the camera for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:

Microphone
Sound card
■ Speakers or headphones
Network or Internet connection

NOTE

Video conferencing (or video editing) software is not included with the digital still camera.
This mode does not work with Mac.

Install the Web camera driver

The Web camera driver included in the CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows. The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms.

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Description
Image Sensor	1/2.5" 5.0 Mega Pixels CMOS Sensor
Lens	Fixed Focus Lens F/3, f=6.47mm (Type: 39mm equivalent to 35mm film) Range of Focus: Macro: 0.6~1.45m, Normal: 1.45m~Inf.
Image Resolution	<Still Image> 10MP (3648 x 2736 pixels) (FW interpolation) 8MP (3264 x 2448 pixels) (FW interpolation) 5MP (2560 x 1920 pixels), 3MP (2048 x 1536 pixels), 1.3MP (1280 x 960 pixels), VGA (640 x 480 pixels) <Video clip> VGA: 640 x 480/24fps, QVGA: 320 x 240/30fps
Zoom	1~4X Digital Zoom (Preview & Playback)
Shutter Speed	1- 1/1000 sec.
Exposure	Auto, Manual (-2.0 ~ +2.0 EV in 1/3 EV steps)
ISO	Auto, 100, 200
White Balance	Auto, Manual (Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent)
LCD monitor	2.5" LTPS LCD (154K pixels)
Flash	Auto/ Forced Flash /Flash Off
Memory	16MB internal memory (13.5MB available for image storage) Supports SD/SDHC memory card (SDHC card up to 4GB)
Flash	Auto/ Forced Flash /Flash Off
Self-Timer	2 sec. / 10 sec. delay
File Format	Photo: JPEG ; Video: Motion JPEG
Connector	USB port (USB 2.0 full speed)
Battery type	2X AAA Alkaline Batteries
Dimensions	Approx. 90 x 55 x 18 mm (without protruding parts)
Weight	Approx. 82g (without batteries and memory card)

• Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

TROUBLESHOOTING

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

Symptom	Cause	Solutions / Corrective Actions
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 batteries or camera feels warm.	Long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash.	Turn off the camera and wait for 5~10 minutes.
The start-up screen blinks after powering up.	The rechargeable batteries have reached their effective life.	Replace with a new set of rechargeable batteries.
Even if I press the shutter button, the camera does not shoot.	The shutter button is not pressed all the way own.	Press the shutter button all the way down.
	The internal memory or memory card does not have any free capacity.	Insert a new memory card, or delete unwanted files.
	The flash is charging.	Wait until the status LED turns green.
	The memory card is write-protected.	Remove the write-protection.
The camera cannot focus.	The lens is dirty.	Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth or lens paper.
	The distance to the subject is smaller than the effective range.	Get your subject within the effective focus range.
Files cannot be deleted.	The file is protected.	Cancel protection.
	The memory card is write-protected.	Remove the write-protection.
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.