P7533 - Digital Camera GENUIS - Free user manual and instructions

USER MANUAL P7533 GENUIS

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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, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included accessories.

1. The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from the actual design of your camera.
2. The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user manual.
3. For driver updates, you can check the "Download" section of our website,

www.geniusnet.com

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read and understand allWarnings and Cautions before using this product.

Warnings

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

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.

• 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.

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.

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Notes on Battery Usage

When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes described below:

Use only the specified battery.
- Avoid using the battery in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance.
- When you are using the new rechargeable battery or rechargeable battery that has not been used for an extended period of time (the battery that passed the expiry date is an exception) might affect the number of images that can be captured. Therefore, to maximize its performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the battery and discharge it for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm after long period of continuous use of the camera or the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.
The camera may feel warm after long period of continuous use. This is normal and not a malfunction.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, remove it from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion.
If the battery is not to be used for a long period of time, store it after no battery power left. If the battery is stored for a long time in a fully charged state, its performance may be impaired.
Always keep the battery terminals in a clean state.
■ Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
- Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.
We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours for first time use.

Contents

INTRODUCTION 8

PACKAGE CONTENTS 8

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 9

FRONT VIEW 9

REAR VIEW. 9

LCD MONITOR INFORMATION 10

PREPARING THE CAMERA 12

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES 12

CHARGING THE BATTERY 12

INSERTING AND REMOVING AN SD MEMORY CARD 13

TO REMOVE AN SD MEMORY CARD 13

ATTACHING THE CAMERA STRAP 14

LED INDICATORS 14

GETTING STARTED 14

TURING THE POWER ON/OFF 14

CHOOSING THE SCREEN LANGUAGE 15

SETTING THE DATE AND TIME 15

FORMATTING AN SD MEMORY CARD OR INTERNAL MEMORY 16

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 17

SHOOTING IMAGES - THE BASICS 17

SETTING IMAGE RESOLUTION AND QUALITY 17

POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES 18

APPROXIMATE DURATION OF RECORDING TIME 18

USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 19

SETTING FOCUS 19

USING THE FLASH 20

USING THE SELF-TIMER 20

ADJUSTING THE EXPOSURE (EV COMPENSATION) 21

SETTING WHITE BALANCE 21

SCENE MODE SELECTION 22

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS 23

VIEWING IMAGES 23

MAGNIFYING IMAGES 24

THUMBMAIL DISPLAY 24

SLIDESHOW DISPLAY 25

VIDEO MODE 25

Deleting at Playback Mode 26
Deleting selected images 27

PROTECTING IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS 27

Protecting Images 27
To cancel the protection 28

SETTING THE DPOF 28

PICTBRIDGE FUNCTION 29

Connecting the camera to the printer 29

SETTING AND PRINTING IMAGE 30

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CAMERA MENU 31

Size 31
Quality 31
Scene mode 31
EV 31

White balance 32

ISO 32
Color 32
Saturation 32
Sharpness 32
Preview 32
Date Print 32

VIDEO MENU 33

EV 33
White balance 33

PLAYBACK MENU 33

Delete 33

English

Copy to Card 34
Slide Show 34
DPOF 34
Protect 34
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SETUP MENU 34

Date/Time 34
Format 34
Beep 34
Language 35
Auto off 35
System Reset 35
System info 35

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL 35

CAMERA TO COMPUTER 35

STEP 1: CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER 36
STEP 2: DOWNLOAD IMAGES OR VIDEO CLIPS 36

USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA 37

STEP 1: INSTALL THE WEB CAMERA DRIVER 37
STEP 2: CONNECT THE DIGITAL CAMERA TO YOUR COMPUTER 37
STEP 3: RUN YOUR APPLICATION SOFTWARE (I.E. WINDOWS NETMEETING) 38

SPECIFICATIONS 39

TROUBLESHOOTING 40

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing this new digital still camera!

Equipped with a 7.0 mega pixel CCD sensor, your camera delivers high quality, 3072 × 2304 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the following:

True 7.0 Mega Pixel CCD
2.4" LTPS TFT color image LCD monitor
4X Digital zoom
Supports Multi-Scene
SD memory card can support up to 2GB
PictBridge support

Package Contents

Carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or if you find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact your dealer.

Digital Camera
USB Cable
AC Power Adapter
Battery Charger
AC Plug Adapter for EU to US
One Li-ion rechargeable battery
Strap
Pouch
■ Software CD-ROM; includes German, French, Italian, Spanish, Brazil Portuguese, Turkish, Russian, Arabic, and Traditional Chinese electronic manuals
Quick Guide

• Accessories and components may vary by retailer.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA

Front View

1. Strap eyelet
2. Lens cover
   3.Shutter button
3. Flash
4. Lens
5. Lens
6. Self-timer LED

Rear View

1. Focus switch

Macro mode

Normal mode

1. USB terminal
2. Tripod socket
3. Battery/SD card cover
4. OK OK button

Q Zoom button

1. Arrow button (Down)

MODE mode button

1. Arrow button (Right)

Flash button

1. Arrow button (Left)

Self-timer button

1. Arrow button (Up)

MENUMenu button

1. LCD monitor
2. Status LED

LCD Monitor Information

Camera Mode

1. Internal memory/SD memory card indicator

Status of internal memory

Status of SD memory card

1. Remaining battery status

[ ] Full battery power

[ ] Medium battery power

[ ] Low battery power

[ ] No battery power

1. Flash mode

[Blank] Auto

[34] Red-eye Reduction

Forced Flash

Flash Off

1. Focus area

2. Image size

3072 x 2304

2560 × 1920

1600 × 1200

640× 480

1. Possible number of shots

2. Quality

★★]Fine

] Standard

Economy 8. Date and time

1. Self-timer icon

10s] 10 sec.

2s]2sec.

10 + 2s]10 + 2 sec.

1. Unsteady hold warning icon

Exposure compensation

1. White balance

[Blank] Auto

Daylight

Cloudy

Tungsten

Fluorescent

1. Focus mode

Macro

Infinity

1. Scene mode

[A] Auto

Sport

Night

Portrait

Landscape

Backlight

Video Mode

1. Video mode
2. Recordable movie time available
3. SD memory card indicator (if present)
4. Battery power indicator
5. Focus area

ImagePlayback

1. Playback mode
2. SD memory card indicator (if present)
3. Battery power indicator
4. Playback information

VideoPlayback

1. Playback mode
2. Video mode
3. Total recorded time
4. SD memory card indicator (if present)
5. Battery power indicator
6. Playback indicator
7. Playback information

PREPARING THE CAMERA

Installing the Batteries

We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable li-ion battery to realize the full capability of your digital still camera. Make sure that the power of the digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery.

1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Slide the battery / SD card cover lock.

3. Insert the battery in the correct orientation as marked.

4. Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction of the arrow and orient the battery so that its label is facing to the front side of the camera, then insert the battery.

1. Close the battery / SD card cover lock firmly.

Removing the Battery

Open the battery/SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.

Charging the Battery

With the battery charger, this will facilitate the charging of the camera battery.

1. Insert one end of the charger adapter into the DC IN 5V terminal of the battery charger.
2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation shown.
3. Insert the other end of the charger adapter into a wall outlet.

The status LED lights red when charging is started and turns green when charging is completed.
It is recommended to fully discharge the battery before recharging.
- Charging time varies according to the ambient temperature and the battery status.

NOTE

• The charger stops the quick charge when the battery voltage reaches 4.15V. The charger will slow

down the charge when the LED light turns to green.

Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card

The digital camera comes with 16MB of internal memory (14MB available for image storage), allowing you to store captured still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD (Secure Digital) memory card so that you can store more files.

1. Make sure your camera is turned off before inserting or removing a memory card.
2. Open the SD memory card cover.
3. Insert an SD memory card.

If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.

1. Close the battery/SD memory card cover lock firmly.

NOTE

• Be sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it. Refer to the section " Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory" for further details.
• To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD memory card) to "LOCK".
• To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.

To remove an SD memory card

1. Make sure your camera is off.
2. Slide the SD card/battery cover lock.
3. Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.

NOTE

• Memory cards may become hot during use; observe due caution when removing memory cards.

Attaching the Camera Strap

Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.

LED Indicators

Indicator	State	Description/Activity
Self-timer indicator	Blinking red	The digital camera is powering up.
LED indicator	On	The digital camera is ready to record images (or movies).
LED indicator	On	USB communication/transfer in progress
Self-timer indicator	Blinking red	Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator	Blinking red	The self-timer function is activated.

GETTING STARTED

Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.

Turning the Power On/Off

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

• To turn the camera on, slide the lens cover open until it clicks, uncovering the lens.
• To turn the camera off, slide the lens cover closed until it clicks, covering the lens.

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 "Auto Off" in the Setup Menu

for further details.

Choosing the Screen Language

Follow these steps to choose the desired language.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.

The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.

1. Press the / MENU button to enter [Setup] in any mode.
2. Select [Language] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

The Language setting screen will be displayed.

1. Select the displayed language with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
   The setting will be stored.
2. To exit from the menu, press continuously the button.

Ex: In Camera Mode

Setting the Date and Time

Follow these steps to set the date display style, current date and time.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.

The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.

1. Press the / MENU button to enter [Setup] in any mode.
2. Select [Date/Time] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.

1. Select the item's field with the / buttons and adjust the value for the date and time with the /

buttons.
The date and time is set in the order year-month-day-hour-minute.
The time is displayed in 24-hour format.

1. After confirming all settings are correct, press the OK button.
2. To exit from the menu, press continuously the button.

Ex: In Camera Mode

Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory

The term " Formatting" means preparing an "SD Memory Card" to record images; this process is also called "initialization". This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images and data.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
   The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press the / MENU button to enter [Setup] in any mode.
3. Select [Format] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

4. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

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

6. To exit from the menu, press continuously the button.

Ex: In Camera Mode

NOTE

• When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all existing data will be permanently erased.
• Protected images are also erased.
• To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the camera. Otherwise, you will format the memory card.
• Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time.
• An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

PHOTOGRAPHY MODE

Shooting Images - The Basics

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
   The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
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.

NOTE

The actual captured image appears to be larger than the one on the LCD after the image is captured.

Setting Image Resolution and Quality

As you get to know the digital camera, you can set the image resolution (number of vertical and horizontal pixels) and image quality (compression ratio) based on the types of images you want to shoot. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on a memory card.

Higher resolution and higher quality images provide finer detail but cause the images' file size to be larger.

To change image resolution or image quality, follow these steps:

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
   The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press the / MENU button.
   The [Capture] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Size] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, and then press the OK button.
5. Select [Quality] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
6. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
7. To exit from the menu, press the button.

NOTE

• The possible number of shots and recording time depend on the storage size, resolution and quality settings and the subject of the image to be captured.

Possible Number of Recordable Images

The table shows the approximate shots that you can capture at each setting based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD card. Built-in 16MB internal memory (14 MB available for image storage)

Image size	Quality	Internal Memory	SD Card Capacity
			32 MB	64 MB	128 MB	256 MB	512 MB	1 GB	2 GB
3072 x 2304	★	2	8	18	37	77	157	316	634
	★	5	13	29	60	123	250	502	1006
	★	10	25	53	109	221	445	894	1792
2560 x 1920	★	4	11	24	51	104	210	422	846
	★	7	18	39	81	165	334	670	1343
	★	13	32	68	141	286	576	1156	2317
1600 x 1200	★	10	23	49	101	205	413	830	1663
	★	15	36	77	159	323	651	1307	2618
	★	26	62	131	270	547	1102	2211	4429
640 x 480	★	38	90	191	392	795	1601	3213	6437
	★	53	124	262	538	1091	2198	4410	8835
	★	76	177	374	769	1557	3135	6291	12604

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

Approximate Duration of Recording Time

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

Image size	Internal Memory	SD card capacity
		32MB	64MB	128MB	256MB	512MB	1GB	2GB
320 x 240	00:00:26	00:00:57	00:01:56	00:03:56	00:07:55	00:15:52	00:31:48	01:03:39

• The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings.

Using the Zoom Function

This camera is equipped with 4x digital zoom. You can enlarge the subjects by pressing continuously the OK / button. You should know that the more the image is magnified, the grainer the image may become.

To capture a zoomed image, perform the following steps:

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
   The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.

2. To activate the digital zoom, press continuously the OK / Q button.
   The status of digital magnification is displayed on the LCD monitor.

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

NOTE

• The digital magnification ranges from 1.0 × to 4.0 × .
• 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. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
   The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
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
Normal	This mode is suitable for scenery and portrait shooting.
Macro	Select macro to capture close-up images. In this position you may focus objects as close as 60 cm.

Using the Flash

The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. The camera has four flash modes: Auto Flash (default), Red Eye, Forced Flash and No Flash. You can take an image using a desired flash mode to suit your circumstances.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
   The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Toggle until the desired flash mode appears on the LCD monitor.
3. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

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

Flash mode	Description
Auto	The flash fires automatically to suit the photographic conditions.
Red-eye Reduction	Use this mode to reduce the red-eye phenomenon when you want to take natural-looking photographs of people and animals in low-light conditions. When taking photographs, the red-eye phenomenon can be reduced by asking the subject (person) to look at the digital camera or get as close to the digital camera as possible.
Forced Flash	The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows.
Flash Off	Use this mode in the environment that flash use is prohibited or under a situation where the distance to the subject is too far away for the flash to have any effect.

Using 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. Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface.
2. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
   The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
3. Toggle until the desired self-timer mode appears on the LCD monitor.

1. Compose your scene and press the shutter button.

The self-timer function is activated.
The photography is then taken after the preset time.
To cancel the self-timer at any time, press the button to disrupt the sequence.

NOTE

• After one shot is taken, the self-timer mode is turned off.
• If you wish to take another image using the self-timer, repeat these steps.

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. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Toggle the / MODE button and switch to camera or [mode.
3. Press the / MENU button.

The [Capture] or [Video Output] 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 -2.0EVto +2.0EV, then press the OK button.
3. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Ex: In Camera Mode

Setting White Balance

This feature lets you make adjustments to compensate for different lighting types according to your shooting conditions.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Toggle the / MODE button and switch to camera or [mode.
3. Press the / MENU button. The [Capture] or [Video Output] menu is displayed.
4. Select [White Balance] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
5. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
6. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Ex: In Camera Mode

Scene Mode Selection

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

[A]	Auto	Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
[公]	Sport	Select this mode when you want to photograph fast-moving subjects.
[★]	Night	Select this mode when you want to capture people with an evening or night scene background.
[图]	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.
[图]	Backlight	Select this mode when you want to capture images when the light comes from behind the object.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.

The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press the / MENU button.
The [Capture] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Scene Mode] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
4. Select the desired scene mode with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
5. To exit from the menu, press the button.

PLAYBACK MODE - THE BASICS

Viewing Images

You can display the still images you have just captured one at a time.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

1. Use or to select the desired images.

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

1. To exit from playback mode, press the (MODE) button.

NOTE

The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time.
- If there is no image stored in the internal memory or on the memory card. [NO IMAGE] message will appear on the monitor.

Magnifying Images

While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view fine details. The zoom factor displayed on the screen shows the current magnification ratio.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.
To view the previous image, press the button.
To view the next image, press the button.

1. Press continuously the OK / Q button to adjust the zoom ratio.
   The magnification factor is displayed on the LCD monitor.
2. To view different portions of the image, press the / / / button to adjust the display area.

NOTE

The magnification factors range from 1x to 4x (within 7 stages: 1.0x, 1.5x, 2.0x, 2.5x, 3.0x, 3.5x 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. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

1. Press continuously the OK / Q button to adjust the zoom ratio.

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 slide show function enables you to play your images back automatically in sequential order. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations.

1. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.
2. Press the / MENU button.

The playback menu is displayed.

1. Select [Slide Show] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
2. Select / to set the playback interval, then press the OK button.

The slideshow starts.

1. To stop the slide show during playback, press the OK button.

NOTE

• You can adjust the slide show display interval within the range of 3 Sec., 5 Sec., 10 Sec.
• The Auto Off function does not operate during slide show.
• All still images in the folder are automatically played back.

VIDEO MODE

Recording Video Clips

This mode allows you to record video clips with sound via the built-in microphone.

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Press / MODE and switch to [mode].
3. Press the shutter button to start recording.
4. To stop recording, press the shutter button again.

NOTE

• When recording a video clip, the flash cannot be used.

Playing Back Video Clips

You can play back recorded video clips. A guide to operation appears on the LCD monitor during the video playback.

1. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.
2. Use or to go through the images until the video clip you want to play back is displayed.

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

1. Press the OK button to start playing back the video clips.

To pause or resume video playback, press the OK button again.

NOTE

• The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear within seconds.
• The zoom function cannot be activated while playing the video clips back.
• To playback the video clips on the computer, we recommend you to use Windows Media Player 9.0 (WMP 9.0) or later. You can download WMP version from www.microsoft.com. If the video can't playback in WMP 9.0, you have to update WMP 9.0 from the Microsoft website.

PLAYBACK MODE - ADVANCED FEATURES

Deleting Images/Video Clips

Use this function to delete one or all images/video clips stored in the internal memory or memory card.

Note that the deleted images or video clips cannot be recovered. Exercise caution before deleting a file.

Deleting at Playback Mode

1. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.

The last image will be displayed on the screen.

1. Select the image you want to erase with the / buttons.

2. Press the / MENU button.

The playback menu is displayed.

1. Select [Delete] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

The deletion menu is displayed.
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
Single: Erases the selected image or the last image.
■ All: Erases all of the images on the SD memory card except for the protected images.
Select: Erases a number of selected images.
6. Select [Execute] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
To not erase, select [Cancel], then press the OK button.

Deleting selected images

1. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.
2. Press the / MENU button.

The playback menu is displayed.

1. Select [Delete] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
   The deletion menu is displayed.
2. Select [Select] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
   The images are displayed in the thumbnail display. The [W] icon will also be displayed.
3. Select the image you want to delete with the / / / buttons, then press the OK button.
   The image you've just selected has been deleted.

Protecting Images/Video Clips

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

Protecting Images

1. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.

The last recorded image appears on the LCD monitor.

1. Select the image that you want to protect with the / buttons.
2. Press the / MENU button.

The playback menu is displayed.

1. Select [Protect] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
2. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

1. Select [Set] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

Press continuously the button to return to the playback mode. The protect icon [0] is displayed with the selected image.
- When [All] has been selected, [O] is displayed with all the images.

To cancel the protection

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

1. Select [Protect] with the / buttons from the playback menu, then press the OK button.
2. Select [Single] or [All] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

3. Select [Cancel] with the / buttons, then press the OK button.

4. Press continuously the button to return to the playback mode. The removal of image protection has been executed.

Setting the DPOF

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image you would like. Take your memory card to a DPOF enabled printer that accepts memory cards. The DPOF/card-compatible printer will read the embedded information on the memory card and print your images as specified.

1. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.
2. Select the image that you want to set DPOF with the / buttons.
3. Press the / MENU button.

The playback menu is displayed.

1. 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 9 prints for each image.

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

The date setting screen appears.

1. Select date [On] or [Off] with the / buttons, and press the OK button.

On: The date of the photograph will also be printed.

Off: The date of the photograph will not be printed.

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

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

This creates a file containing the DPOF information, and when the operation is finished, the screen returns to the playback mode.

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

NOTE

• The date that is printed on the photo is the date set on the camera. To print the correct date on the photo, set the date on the camera before you photograph the image. Refer to "Setting the Date and Time" for further details.
• Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera, always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first.
• You cannot print movies.

PictBridge Function

Even if you do not have a computer, you can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge to perform image selection and printing using the camera screen and controls. DPOF support also lets you specify which images you want to print and how many copies of each should be printed.

Connecting the camera to the printer

Connect one end of the USB port to a PictBridge compliant printer. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera. Then turn on the printer and your camera. The [USB] mode screen is displayed.

Settings and printing image

1. Use the / button to select [PictBridge], then press the OK button.

For downloading images to your computer, select [Disk Drive] at this step.

1. To select the image you want to print, choose [Images] from the PictBridge menu and press the OK button.

If you want to print one image, choose [Single] and press the OK button. Then choose the image by using the / button and press the OK button to confirm.
If you want to print one image, choose [All] and press the OK button to confirm.

1. Select [Print Size] to set the size of image you wish to print. The options may vary depending on the type of printer being used. Press the OK button to confirm.
2. Select [Paper Type] to choose the type of paper you wish to use. The options may vary depending on the type of printer being used. Press the OK button to confirm.
3. Select [Paper Size] to set the size of paper you wish to use. The options may vary depending on the type of printer being used. Press the OK button to confirm.
4. After all settings are confirmed, select [Print] to begin printing. If you want to cancel during printing, press the OK button. When the printing is completed, the message "Printing complete" will appear on the screen. To return to Pictbridge menu, press the OK button.

MENU OPTIONS

Camera Menu

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

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
   The camera mode (default preview) is displayed.
2. Press the / MENU button.
   The [Capture] menu is displayed.
3. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, then press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
4. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then 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.

[□] 3072 x2304
[2] 2560 x 1920
[1] 1600 x 1200
[□] 640 x 480

Quality

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

[★★★] Fine
[★★] Standard
[★] Economy

Scene mode

Refer to "Scene Mode Selection" for further details.

EV

Refer "Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation)" for further details.

White balance

This sets the white balance capturing under 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 grainier (pixelated) the image will appear.

50/100/200/400/Auto

Color

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

Standard / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome

Saturation

To capture an image, your camera offers you three different degrees of color to match with your reference. Your images will show different impressions by selecting different degrees of color. This is called "Saturation".

High / Normal / Low

Sharpness

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

Hard / Normal / Soft

Preview

This sets whether or not to display the captured image on the screen immediately after the image is captured.

On/Off

Date Print

The date of recording can be printed directly on the still images. This function must be activated before the image is captured.

On/Off

Video Menu

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

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Toggle the / MODE button and switch to [mode].
3. Press the / MENU button.

The [Video Output] menu is displayed.

1. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, then press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
2. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
3. To exit from the menu, press the button.

EV

Refer to "EV" in the Camera Menu for further details.

White balance

Refer to "White Balance" in the Camera Menu for further details.

Playback Menu

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

1. Press the /MODE button twice to enter [ ] playback mode.
2. Press the l button.

Press the / MENU button.

1. The playback menu is displayed.
2. Select the desired option item with the / buttons, then press the OK button to enter its respective menu.
3. Select the desired setting with the / buttons, then press the OK button.
4. To exit from the menu, press the button.

Delete

Refer to "Deleting Images/Video Clips" for further details.

Copy to Card

This feature allows you to copy your files from the digital camera's internal memory to a memory card. You can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory.

Cancel / Execute

Slide Show

Refer to "Slideshow Display" for further details.

DPOF

Refer to "Setting the DPOF" for further details.

Protect

Refer to "Protecting Images/Video Clips" for further details.

Thamburger

Refer to "Thumbnail Display" for further details.

Setup Menu

Set your camera's operating environment.

You can select according to your preference for the camera settings in Setup of Capture/Video/Playback Menu. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the / button.

Date/Time

This sets the date and the time.

Refer to "Setting the Date and Time" for further details.

Format

Erases all images and reforms the SD card loaded in your camera.

Protected mages are also erased. An SD card cannot be formatted if it is write-protected. Refer to " Formatting an SD 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 button.

On/Off

Language

Refer to "Choosing the Screen 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 to reduce battery wear.

This returns all basic settings to the camera's default settings. The time setting will not be reset.

Cancel / Execute

System info.

This displays the current firmware version of the camera.

TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER

After using the cable to establish a USB connection between the camera and your computer, you can use your computer to share recorded images or video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the web. In order to do this, you must install the USB driver into your computer first. Note that before you begin to install the software, you need to check your system according to the table as shown below.

	System Requirements (Windows)	System Requirements (Macintosh)
CPU	Pentium III 600 MHz processor or higher	PowerPC G3/G4
Operating System	Windows 2000/XP/Vista	OS 9.0 or higher
Ram	64MB RAM	64MB RAM
Hard Disk Space	Minimum 128MB hard disk space	Minimum 128MB hard disk space
Required Devices	A CD-ROM drive An available USB port	A CD-ROM drive An available USB port

Step 1: Connect the digital camera to your computer

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.

2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.
   The USB screen appears on the screen.

3. Use / to select [PC], then 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 card in your camera. Typically, the camera will be assigned drive letter "e" or higher.
6. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.
7. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.

■ Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.
- Copy & Paste or Drag-N-Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer.

(For Mac users, double-click the "untitled" or "unlabeled" disk drive icon on your desktop. iPhoto may automatically launch.)

Step 2: Download images or video clips

When the digital camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the "Removable disk" ("untitled" or "unlabeled" disk on a Macintosh) to your computer hard drive.

Windows

Open the "removable disk" and double click on the DCIM / DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders. Your images are inside these folder(s). Select the desired still images or video clips and then choose "Copy" from the "Edit" menu. Open the destination location (folder) and choose "Paste" from the "Edit" menu. You may also drag and drop image files from the digital camera to a desired location.

Macintosh

Open the "untitled" disk icon, and the destination location on your hard disk. Drag and drop from the digital camera to the desired destination.

NOTE

• Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader (highly recommended).
• Video playback application is not included with the package. Make sure that video playback application has been installed in your computer.

USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A WEB CAMERA

Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the digital 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 camera.
- This mode is not supported for Mac.

Step 1: Install the Web Camera driver

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

1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.
2. When the welcome screen appears, click "DRIVER for Web Cam". Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the installation.
3. After the driver installation is completed, restart your computer.

Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer

1. Slide the lens cover open until it clicks to turn on the camera.
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.

The USB screen appears on the screen.

1. Use / to select [PC Camera], then press the OK button.
2. Position the digital camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod.

NOTE

• When using this digital camera as a PC camera, it is necessary to install the battery into the digital camera.

Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting)

To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing:

1. Go to Start Programs Accessories Communications NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program.
2. Click the Start Video button to view live video.
3. Click the Place Call button.
4. Type the e-mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling.
5. Click Call. The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing accept your call to start the videoconference.

NOTE

• The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 × 240 .
• For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its respective help documentation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Item	Description
Image Sensor	7.0 Mega Pixels CCD Sensor
Image Resolution	Still image: 3072 x 2304, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 / 24fps
Image Quality	Still image: Fine, Standard, Economy Movie image: Economy
Lens	Fixed Focus Lens, F No.: 3.2 Focal length: 7.1mm (equivalent to 42mm in 35mm camera)
Focus Range	Macro: 60 ~ 120 cm Normal: 120 ~ infinity
Digital Zoom	1X~4X for Preview, 1X~4X for Playback
Shutter Speed	1/1000 second, Mechanical Shutter
Flash	Auto, off, fill in, Red-eye reduction Flash Range: 0.6m~2.5m
LCD monitor	2.4" LTPS LCD High-resolution 115K pixels display
Self-timer	2 sec, 10 sec, 10+2 second delay
Exposure compensation	Auto; Manual: +/-2.0EV in 0.3EV steps
White balance	Auto; Manual: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent
ISO	Auto, 50, 100, 200, 400
Recording media	16MB internal memory (14MB available for image storage). SD memory card (Optional, up to 2GB)
File format	IEXIF 2.2 & DCF 1.0, DPOF 1.1, Motion-JPEG, JPEG
PictBridge	Yes
Interface	USB 2.0 full speed
Power supply	Li-ion rechargeable battery
Dimension	Approx. 89.5 x 56 x 21.5 mm (without protruding parts)
Weight	Approx. 85g (without batteries and the SD memory card)

Troubleshooting

Symptom	Possible causes	Solutions / Corrective Actions
The power does not turn on.	■ The batteries have run out. ■ The batteries are not oriented correctly. ■ The battery cover is not closed properly.	■ Load new or fully charged batteries. ■ Load the batteries in the correct direction. ■ Close the battery cover correctly.
The camera suddenly powers down.	■ The function of Auto off in setup menu has been activated. ■ The batteries have run out.	■ Set the option of Auto Shut Down to Off. ■ Turn the power back on or charge the batteries.
The image is not captured when the shutter button is pressed.	■ The camera is in (Playback) mode. ■ Memory is full.	■ Toggle the▼/MODE button to the camera mode. ■ Transfer the desired files to your computer and then delete unnecessary files, or use a different memory card.
The flash does not fire.	■ NO FLASH is selected in flash mode. ■ The camera is in (Video) mode	■ Select a different flash mode. ■ Press the▼/MODE and switch to the camera mode.
Cannot transfer files over a USB connection.	■ The USB cable is not connected securely. ■ The USB driver is not installed. ■ The camera is turned off.	■ Check all connections. ■ Install the USB driver on your computer. ■ Turn on the camera.