Panasonic Film Camera 1438M User Manual

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FCC STATEMENT  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the  
following two conditions:  
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and  
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may  
cause undesired operation.  
Note:  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital  
devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide  
reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.This  
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not  
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful  
interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause  
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by  
turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the  
interference by one or more of the following measures:  
Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.  
Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.  
Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the  
receiver is connected.  
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15  
of the FCC rules.  
Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise  
specified in the manual. If such changes or modifications should be made,it may be  
necessary to stop operation of the equipment.  
Notice  
If static electricity or electromagnetism causes data transfer to discontinue midway  
(fail), restart the application or disconnect and connect the communication cable  
(USB, etc.) again.  
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READ THIS FIRST  
Trademark Information  
Microsoft® and Windows® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
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Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their  
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Product Information  
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.  
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from  
those described in this manual. This is due to the fact that different retailers often  
specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to suit their market  
requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products  
very often vary between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries,  
chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables, pouches, and language support.  
Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color, appearance, and  
internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and  
included accessories.  
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ  
from the actual design of your camera.  
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user  
manual.  
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS  
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.  
Warnings  
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power off  
and remove the battery.  
Continued use 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 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 in 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 topple over, causing damage.  
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
Swallowing the battery might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally  
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.  
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a  
motorcycle.  
This might cause you to fall over or result in a traffic accident.  
Only use a battery with intact external seals.  
Do not use a battery whose seals have been damaged or removed. This  
may cause leakage, explosion, or injury.  
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Cautions  
Insert the battery paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the  
terminals.  
Inserting the battery with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or  
damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.  
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.  
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.  
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.  
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to  
leak. If the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your  
body or clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your  
eyes, consult a physician immediately.  
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 cover the camera or wrap it in cloths or blankets.  
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use  
the camera in a well-ventilated location.  
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise  
significantly, such as inside a car.  
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.  
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.  
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and  
electric shock.  
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Notes on Battery Usage  
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions  
and the notes described below:  
Use only the specified battery (3.7V).  
Avoid extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery  
life and reduce camera performance.  
When you are using a new rechargeable battery or a rechargeable battery that has  
not been used for an extended period of time (a battery that has passed its expiry  
date is an exception), it may 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 a long period of continuous use of the camera or  
the flash. This is normal and not a malfunction.  
The camera may feel warm after a 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 and store it after no battery power is left. Stored for  
a long time in a fully charged condition, its performance may be impaired.  
Always keep the battery terminals clean.  
There is a risk of explosion if the battery is replaced by an incorrect type.  
Dispose of the used battery in accordance with recycling instructions.  
Charge the rechargeable battery fully before using for the first time.  
To prevent short-circuiting or fire, keep the battery away from other metal objects  
when carrying or storing.  
This symbol mark [crossed-out bin] indicates separate collection of  
waste batteries in the EU countries. The batteries provided with this  
product should not be treated as household waste. Please use the  
return and collection systems available in your country for the dis-  
posal of the waste batteries.  
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this  
chemical symbol means that the batteries contain a heavy metal at a  
certain concentration. Meanings as follows:  
Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead.  
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CONTENTS  
7
7
7
INTRODUCTION  
Overview  
Package Contents  
35 TRANSFERRING FILES TO  
YOUR COMPUTER  
35 Downloading Your Files  
8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR  
CAMERA  
36 USING THE CAMERA AS A PC  
CAMERA  
8
9
Front View  
Rear View  
37 EDITING SOFTWARE  
INSTALLATION  
10 LCD Monitor Display  
38 SPECIFICATIONS  
12 GETTING STARTED  
12 Preparation  
39 APPENDIX  
39 Possible Number of Shots  
40 Troubleshooting  
41 Connecting to a PictBridge Compliant  
Printer  
13 Charging the Battery  
14 Initial Settings  
16 CAPTURE MODE  
16 Capturing Images  
17 Setting the Scene Mode  
17 Setting the Panorama Mode  
18 Taking Images When the Smile  
Feature Is On  
43 Customer Care  
19 Recording Shots into Multiple Image  
Layout  
19 Recording Shots using Face  
Detection Technology  
20 VIDEO MODE  
20 Recording Video Clips  
20 Playing Back Video Clips  
21 PLAYBACK MODE  
21 Playing Back Still Images  
22 Playback Display  
22 Removing Red-eye  
23 Attaching Voice Memos  
24 Protecting Images  
25 DPOF Settings  
26 Erasing Images  
27 MENU OPTIONS  
27 Capture Menu  
30 Video Menu  
31 Playback Menu  
33 Setup Menu  
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INTRODUCTION  
Overview  
Thank you for purchasing this AgfaPhoto digital camera. Please read these operating  
instructions carefully in order to use the digital camera correctly. Keep the instructions in  
a safe place after reading so that you can refer to them later.  
Package Contents  
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:  
Package Contents:  
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User’s manual  
Software CD-ROM  
USB cable  
AV cable  
Camera strap  
Camera pouch  
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery  
Battery charger  
AC adapter for battery charger  
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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA  
Front View  
5
8
6
7
1. Status LED  
2. Flash  
3. ON/OFF Power button  
4. Self-timer LED  
5. Mode switch  
6. Lens  
7. Microphone  
8. Zoom lever  
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Rear View  
1
2
a
3
4
5
6
7
8
b
c
9
e
d
f
a. LCD monitor  
b. Strap holder  
c. USB or AV OUT terminal  
d. Battery / Memory card cover  
e. Tripod socket  
f. Speaker  
Function  
Item  
Capture Mode  
1. Shutter button  
2. Playback  
3. Menu  
Video Mode  
Record button  
Playback  
Menu  
Playback Mode  
Voice memo rec.  
Playback  
Menu  
4. Focus  
Focus  
Go 10 images forwards  
Auto>  
>
>
Auto>  
>
5. Flash  
Next Image  
--  
--  
Auto>a>d>c>`>_  
6. Self-timer  
Self-timer  
Off>2s>10s  
Go 10 images  
backwards  
Off>2s>10s>10+2s  
7. Compensation  
>
Previous Image  
8. Set  
Set  
Set  
9. Delete  
Delete  
Delete  
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LCD Monitor Display  
Capture mode  
1
2
1. Zoom status  
2. Battery condition  
18  
3
4
x4.0  
17  
16  
q
[l]  
[o]  
[n]  
[m]  
Full battery power  
Medium battery power  
Low battery power  
No battery power  
5
6
7
15  
14  
f
00001  
8
13  
+ 0.3  
5
3. Flash mode  
2008 / 03 / 01 00 : 0000  
[Blank] Auto Flash  
12  
11 10  
9
[a]  
[d]  
[c]  
[`]  
[_]  
Forced Flash  
Flash Off  
Red-eye Reduction  
Slow Sync  
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
Burst  
Cont.flash  
Pre-shot  
Coupl.shot  
Pre-flash  
15. Slow shutter warning  
16. White balance  
[Blank] Auto  
4. Storage media  
[
[
[
]
]
]
Internal memory (no card)  
SD/SDHC memory card  
Histogram  
[
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
]
Incandescent  
Fluorescent 1  
Fluorescent 2  
Daylight  
Cloudy  
Manual WB  
5.  
6. Main focus area  
7. Image quality  
[
[
[
]
]
]
Fine  
Standard  
Economy  
17. Focus setting  
[Blank] Auto focus  
8. Image size resolution  
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
3648 x 2736  
2816 x 2112  
2272 x 1704  
1600 x 1200  
640 x 480  
[
[
[
]
]
]
Face detection  
Macro  
Infinity  
18. Mode icon / Scene mode  
]
P
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
]
Program AE  
Smile Shot  
Anti-shake  
Panorama  
Portrait Man  
Portrait Lady  
Landscape  
Sports  
Night Portrait  
Night Scene  
Candlelight  
Fireworks  
Text  
Sunset  
Sunrise  
Splash Water  
Flow Water  
Snow  
Beach  
Pets  
Natural Green  
User Setting  
9. Available number of shots  
10. ISO  
[Blank] Auto  
[
[
[
[
[
[
]
]
]
]
]
]
ISO 64  
ISO 100  
ISO 200  
ISO 400  
ISO 800  
ISO 1600  
11. Self-timer icon  
[
[
[
]
]
2 sec.  
10 sec.  
] 10+2 sec.  
12. Date and time  
13. [  
[
]
]
Exposure compensation  
Backlight correction  
(Adjust exposure value with the e / f  
buttons)  
14. Capture mode icon  
[Blank] Single  
[
[
[
]
]
]
Continuous  
AEB  
Album Shot  
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Video mode  
1. Zoom status  
1
2
3
12  
11  
2. Flash mode  
x4.0  
3. Battery condition  
4. Storage media  
5. Main focus area  
6. Video quality  
7. Video resolution  
8. Available recording time/Elapsed time  
9. Self-timer icon  
10.Date and time  
4
5
6
7
2008 / 01 / 01 00 : 00  
00 : 21  
8
10  
9
11. Focus setting  
12.Mode icon  
Playback mode - Still image playback  
1. Voice memo  
1
2
2. Battery condition  
3. Storage media  
4. Histogram  
16  
:Play  
3
15  
14  
1
4
5. Image quality  
6. ISO  
7. Image size resolution  
8. File number  
13  
12  
5
6
7
F
+ 0  
11  
100- 0001  
E
9. Folder number  
10.Date and time  
11. Exposure value  
12.Aperture value  
13.Shutter speed value  
14.DPOF icon  
9
8
10  
15.Protect icon  
16.Mode icon  
Playback mode - Video playback  
1. Video status bar  
1
2. Elapsed time  
3. File number  
4. Folder number  
5. Sound off icon (When the  
during video playback)  
6. Play mode  
Total  
00 : 00 : 08  
Play  
00 : 00 : 01  
8
5
2
c
button is pressed  
q
q
7. Mode icon  
8. Total recorded time  
100 - 0001  
R
E
7
6
4
3
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GETTING STARTED  
Preparation  
1. Attach the camera strap.  
2. Open the battery/memory card cover.  
3. Insert the supplied battery with correct orientation as  
shown. (label side to the back)  
4. Insert an SD/SDHC memory card (Optional).  
The camera has 32MB internal memory (27MB available  
for image storage), but you can load an SD/SDHC memory  
card to expand the camera’s memory capacity.  
Be sure to format the memory card with this camera  
before its initial usage.  
5. Close the battery/memory card cover and make sure it is  
locked securely.  
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from  
an SD/SDHC memory card, you can slide the write protect 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 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.  
Write-protect tab  
Write-protection state  
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Charging the Battery  
Charge the battery fully with the supplied battery charger before use.  
1. Insert the battery into the battery charger.  
2. Connect the power cord to the charger and  
insert the plug into a wall outlet.  
1
The status LED on the charger lights red  
when charging has started and lights  
green when charging is completed. The  
LED also lights green if no battery is  
inserted into the charger.  
2
Charging time varies according to the  
ambient temperature and the status of the battery.  
Remove the battery after charging is completed.  
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being used. This is  
normal and not a malfunction.  
When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by holding them inside  
your outer clothes.  
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Initial Settings  
Setting the Date and Time  
The date/time needs to be set if and when:  
The camera is turned on for the first time.  
The camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an  
extended period of time.  
When the date and time information is not displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these  
steps to set the correct date and time.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press  
the  
button.  
2. Press the  
button.  
3. Select [Setup] with the f button.  
4. Select [Date/Time] with the c / d buttons, and  
press the  
5. Select the date format with the c / d buttons,  
and press the button.  
Select the item field with the e / f buttons  
button.  
and adjust the value for the date and time  
with the c / d buttons.  
The time is displayed in 24-hour format.  
After confirming all settings are correct, press  
!
the  
button.  
6. To exit from the [Setup] menu, press the  
button.  
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Choosing the Language  
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the LCD monitor.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press the  
2. Press the button.  
3. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.  
4. Select [Language] with the buttons and press  
the button  
5. Select the displayed language with the  
buttons and press the button  
The setting will be stored.  
button.  
c
/
d
.
c
/
d
.
Formatting the Memory Card or Internal Memory  
This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and erases all stored images  
and data.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ]; or press  
the  
2. Press the  
3. Select [Setup] menu with the f button.  
button.  
button.  
4. Select [Format] with the  
press the button  
5. Select [Execute] with the  
press the button  
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and  
press the button  
c
/
d
buttons, then  
.
c
/
d
buttons, and  
.
.
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CAPTURE MODE  
Capturing Images  
Your camera is equipped with a 3.0" full color TFT LCD monitor to help you compose  
images, playback recorded images/video clips or adjust menu settings.  
1. Press the ON/OFF button to turn the power on.  
The status LED lights green and the camera is initiated.  
2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].  
3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.  
Slide the zoom lever to  
subject on the LCD monitor.  
Slide the zoom lever to  
angle image.  
side to zoom in on the subject, and enlarge the  
side to zoom out on the subject, and provide a wider  
4. Press the shutter button.  
Press down halfway  
Pressing the shutter button down halfway  
Press down fully  
automatically focuses and adjusts the  
exposure, and pressing the shutter button  
down fully captures the images.  
The focus area frame turns green when  
the camera is in focus and the exposure is  
calculated.  
When the focus or exposure is not  
suitable, the frame of the focus area turns  
red.  
If the camera stops responding when you press any of the camera buttons, press and hold (more  
than 2 seconds) the ON/OFF button to turn off the camera.  
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Setting the Scene Mode  
By simply selecting one of the available 21 scene modes, you can capture the image  
with the most appropriate settings.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [SCN].  
2. Select the desired scene mode with the e / f  
buttons, and press the  
button.  
3. Compose the image and press the shutter  
button.  
Setting the Panorama Mode  
This mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them  
together with software to make a single image. You can capture a photographic subject  
that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a  
program like the Panorama Maker application.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [SCN].  
2. Select [Panorama] with the e / f buttons, and press the  
3. Select the photographic direction with the e / f buttons.  
4. Shoot the first image.  
button.  
The next image appears beside the previous image.  
5. Orient the camera so that the second frame overlaps a small portion of the  
photographic subject of the first image and press the shutter button to capture the  
next image.  
6. Follow the same steps to capture subsequent images in the sequence.  
7. Finish the sequence by pressing the  
last image has been recorded.  
button or switch to another mode after the  
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Taking Images When the Smile Feature Is On  
With the camera’s new “smile detection” function, this camera detects smiles so you  
don’t miss those special moments in life.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [SCN].  
2. Select [Smile Shot] with the e / f buttons, and press the  
3. Compose the image, and press the shutter button  
down fully.  
button.  
4. Once the camera detects  
a
smile, it will  
automatically capture 3 images (by default, the flash  
mode setting is set to ).  
If the flash mode setting is changed to , the  
camera will only capture an image after it detects  
a smile.  
When capturing group shots (if the number of  
people is more than 1), the camera will  
automatically capture the image(s) when it  
detects two smiles. The number of shots taken depends on the flash mode  
setting.  
If the camera does not detect a smile within 5 seconds, the camera returns to  
preview display.  
Press the shutter button once again to reactivate this function.  
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Recording Shots into Multiple Image Layout  
The Album Shot mode enables you to easily record images and combine three shots  
into a single image.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].  
2. Press the  
button, and select the [Function] menu with the f button.  
3. Select [Capture Md.] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
4. Select [Album Shot] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
5. Press the  
6. Press the shutter button to capture the first image.  
7. Press the shutter button again to capture the second and third images.  
button.  
Pressing the  
button during step 2 or 3 will delete the last captured image.  
The camera returns to normal preview display by pressing the d button. Press the  
d button again to switch back to album shot preview display.  
This shot can only be recorded if there are 3 shots recorded in each of the available  
frames.  
Recording Shots using Face Detection Technology  
Face Detection Technology can identify and focus on the human faces in the image. This  
advanced function simultaneously detects up to 5 human faces regardless of their position  
in the scene.  
White frame  
Green frame  
Face detection function is on  
Focus lock  
Out of focus  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].  
2. Press the  
button until the [ ] icon appears on the LCD monitor.  
The white frame is identified as the “top priority” face (main focus frame), with gray  
ones around the other faces.  
3. Press the shutter button halfway down to lock the focus.  
The main focus frame simultaneously turns green.  
If the “top priority” face is out of focus, all frames will disappear from the screen.  
4. Press the shutter button down fully to capture your image.  
Subjects that are not suitable for this function:  
a. A person wearing glasses, sunglasses, or a face covered with a hat or hair.  
b. A person turning sideways.  
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VIDEO MODE  
Recording Video Clips  
This mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 / 640 x 480 pixels.  
1. Slide the mode switch 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.  
The zoom function cannot be used during video  
recording.  
When recording a video clip, the flash and "10+2 sec." self-timer function cannot be used.  
If the write speed of your SD/SDHC memory card is not fast enough for recording video clips in  
the currently selected quality, the video recording will stop. In this case, select a video quality  
lower than the current one.  
Playing Back Video Clips  
You can play back recorded video clips on the camera. You can also play back sound if  
recorded with the video.  
1. Press the  
The last image appears on the screen.  
2. Select the desired video clip with the e / f buttons.  
3. Press the button.  
Pressing the  
button.  
f
/
e
buttons during playback allows fast forward play / fast reverse play.  
To stop video playback, press the d button.  
This stops playback and returns to the start of the video clip.  
To pause video playback, press the  
This pauses video playback.  
button.  
To cancel pause, press the  
button again.  
Video clips cannot be displayed rotated or enlarged.  
Windows Media player or QuickTime Player is recommended to play back the video clip on your  
computer.  
and Windows computers.  
For more information about the operation of the media player, refer to its respective help documentation.  
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PLAYBACK MODE  
Playing Back Still Images  
You can play back still images on the LCD monitor.  
1. Press the  
button.  
The last image appears on the screen.  
2. The images can be displayed in forward or  
reverse sequence with the e / f buttons.  
To view the previous image, press the e  
button.  
To view the next image, press the f button.  
Slide the zoom lever to  
image.  
side to enlarge the  
To return to normal magnification, slide the  
zoom lever to side.  
Current position of enlargement  
Entire image  
A [  
] icon is displayed with the video data. Video clips cannot be rotated.  
A [ ] icon is displayed with images which have an audio memo recorded.  
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Playback Display  
This function allows you to search quickly for the image that you want and playback  
images on the LCD monitor sequentially.  
1. Press the  
button.  
2. Press the c button to display the next 10th image.  
If the 1st image taken is displayed, press the c  
button to playback the 11th image taken. Press  
the c button again to playback the 21st image  
taken and so forth.  
3. Press the d button to display the previous 10th  
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image.  
4. Press and hold the  
previous or next images automatically in sequential order.  
Release the buttons if you wish to stop the automatic playback.  
e
/
f
buttons to display the  
e
/
f
If the total number of images is less than 10, pressing the d button jumps to the first image and  
pressing the c button jumps to the last image.  
Video clips will be displayed with an [  
] icon.  
Removing Red-eye  
You can use this function to remove the red-eye effect after an image is taken.  
1. Press the button.  
2. Select the image that you want to edit with the  
buttons.  
3. Press the  
4. Select [Fix Red Eyes] with the c / d buttons,  
and press the button.  
5. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and  
press the button.  
e
/
f
button.  
6. View the changes on the corrected image.  
7. To save your corrected image, select [Confirm]  
with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
When this process ends, this replaces the  
original image with the corrected image.  
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Attaching Voice Memos  
A maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded as a memo for captured still  
images. The voice memo can be recorded only once.  
1. Press the  
button.  
The last image appears on the screen.  
2. Select the image to which you want to attach the voice memo with the e / f  
buttons.  
3. Press the  
4. Select [Voice Memo] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
5. Select [On] with the c / d buttons, and press the button.  
button.  
button.  
6. Press the  
7. Press the  
button to exit from the menu.  
button.  
[VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen and recording starts.  
8. To stop recording a voice memo as it is being recorded, press the button again.  
[VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end. An [ ] icon  
is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice memo.  
Playing back voice memos  
Pressing the  
and plays back the voice memo.  
button displays [VOICE PLAYBACK]  
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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 e /  
f buttons.  
3. Press the  
button.  
4. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and  
press the  
button.  
6. Select [Set] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
Protection is applied to the image and the camera  
returns to the playback mode.  
The protect icon  
images.  
[
]
is displayed with protected  
When [All] has been selected, [ ] 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. Select [Protect] with the c / d buttons from the  
playback menu, and press the  
button.  
2. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
3. Select [Cancel Protect] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
button.  
The removal of image protection is executed and the camera returns to the  
playback mode.  
Formatting an SD/SDHC memory card overrides protection, and erases all images regardless of  
their protected status.  
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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 a 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 e /  
f buttons.  
3. Press the  
button.  
4. Select [DPOF] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
The DPOF setting screen is displayed.  
5. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons, and press  
the  
button.  
[Single]: Sets DPOF for each individual image.  
[All]: Sets DPOF for all images at once.  
6. Select [Print Num.] with the c / d buttons, and press  
the  
button.  
This displays the number of prints setting screen.  
7. Set the number of prints with the c / d buttons, and  
press the button.  
You can set up to 9 prints for each image.  
8. Select [Date Print] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
The date setting screen appears.  
9. Select date to [On] or [Off] with the c / d buttons, and  
press the button.  
[On]: The date of the image will also be printed.  
[Off]: The date of the image will not be printed.  
10. Select [Print] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
11. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and press the  
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 DPOF settings set up.  
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The date that is printed on the image is the date set on the camera. To print the correct date on  
the image, set the date on the camera before you capture the image. Refer to the section in this  
manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.  
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Erasing Images  
Erasing in Photography Mode (Quick Delete Function)  
The quick delete function enables you to delete the last captured image during capture.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].  
2. Press the  
button.  
The last image and the quick delete menu  
appear on the screen.  
3. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons.  
4. Press the button to confirm the deletion.  
To not delete, select [Cancel], and press the  
button.  
Erasing a single image / Erasing all images  
1. Press the button.  
2. Select the image you want to erase with the  
buttons.  
3. Press the  
4. Select [Single] or [All] with the c / d buttons,  
and press the button.  
[Single]: Erases the selected image or the  
e
/
f
button.  
last image.  
[All]: Erases all of the images except for the  
protected images.  
5. Select [Execute] with the c / d buttons, and  
press the button.  
To not erase, select [Cancel], and press the  
button.  
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 removed when an image is deleted and will not be reused or  
reassigned to another subsequently captured image.  
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MENU OPTIONS  
Capture Menu  
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when capturing still images.  
Function  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].  
2. Press the  
button  
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the  
enter its respective menu.  
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f  
s
.
button to  
button.  
5. To exit from the menu, press the  
button.  
Size  
This sets the size of the image that will be captured.  
* [  
* [  
* [  
* [  
* [  
] 3648 x 2736  
] 2816 x 2112  
] 2272 x 1704  
] 1600 x 1200  
] 640 x 480  
Quality  
This sets the quality (compression) at which the image is captured.  
* [  
* [  
* [  
] Fine  
] Standard  
] Economy  
Sharpness  
This sets the sharpness of the image that will be captured.  
* Hard / Standard / Soft  
Saturation  
This sets the saturation of the image that will be captured.  
* High / Standard / Low  
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W. Balance  
This sets the white balance for a variety of lighting conditions and permits images to be  
captured approaching the conditions that are seen by the human eye.  
* [Blank] Auto  
* [  
* [  
* [  
* [  
* [  
* [  
] Incand.  
] Fluoresc.1  
] Fluoresc.2  
] Daylight  
] Cloudy  
] Manual WB  
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 image will appear more pixelated (grainier).  
* [Blank] Auto  
* [  
* [  
* [  
* [  
* [  
* [  
] ISO 64  
] ISO 100  
] ISO 200  
] ISO 400  
] ISO 800  
] ISO 1600  
Metering  
This sets the metering method for calculating the exposure.  
* Center: Averages the light metered from the entire frame, but gives greater weight to  
the subject matter at the center.  
* Spot: A very small portion of the center of the screen is measured to calculate the  
correct exposure.  
* Average: The exposure is measured over all the image area.  
Color  
This sets the color of the image that will be captured.  
* Standard / Vivid / Sepia / B&W / Blue / Red / Green / Yellow / Purple  
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Capture Md.  
This sets the recording method at the time of capturing images.  
* [Blank]  
Single: Captures one image at a time.  
* [  
* [  
]
]
Continuous: Permits continuous capture of up to 3 images.  
AEB: Permits 3 consecutive images in the order of standard exposure,  
underexposure and overexposure compensation.  
* [  
* [  
]
]
Album Shot: Creates an album-like layout to combine 3 shots into a single  
image.  
Burst: Permits continuous photography while pressing and holding the  
shutter button. As long as you hold the shutter button pressed, images are  
captured until the memory capacity is exhausted.  
* [  
* [  
]
]
Cont.flash: Permits the continuous capture of up to 3 images with flash.  
Pre-shot: Lets you capture the background first, then have someone capture you  
in front of it.  
* [  
]
Coupl.shot: Uses separate areas to combine two shots. You can include  
yourself in the shot.  
Quick Shot  
If this function is set to “On”, the camera takes a quick shot without focusing.  
* On / Off  
Digi. Zoom  
This sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography.  
* On / Off  
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  
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Video Menu  
This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].  
2. Press the  
buttons.  
button, and select the [Capture] / [Function] menu with the e / f  
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button to  
enter its respective menu.  
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
5. To exit from the menu, press the  
button.  
Size  
This sets the size of the video clip that will be captured.  
* [  
] 640 x 480  
* [  
] 320 x 240  
Quality  
This sets the quality (compression) at which the video clip is captured.  
* [  
* [  
] Fine  
] Standard  
Color  
This sets the color of the video clip that will be captured.  
* Standard / Vivid / Sepia / Monochrome / Blue / Red / Green / Yellow / Purple  
Audio  
This sets whether or not to record audio at the time of video recording.  
* On / Off  
Digi. Zoom  
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Digi. Zoom” in Capture Menu for further details.  
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Playback Menu  
In the [ ] mode, choose which settings are to be used for playback.  
1. Press the  
2. Press the  
button  
button.  
.
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button to  
enter its respective menu.  
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
5. To exit from the menu, press the  
button.  
Fix Red Eyes  
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Removing Red-eye” for further details.  
Slide Show  
This function enables you to play back your still images automatically in order one image at a  
time.  
* 3 Sec. / 5 Sec. / 10 Sec.  
Rotate  
If you wish to rotate a still image 90 degrees to the right, select +90°; if you wish to  
rotate it 90 degrees to the left, select -90°. Video clips cannot be rotated.  
* +90° / -90°  
DPOF  
Refer to the section in this manual titled “DPOF Settings” for further details.  
Protect  
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Protecting Images” for further details.  
Voice Memo  
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Attaching Voice Memos” for further details.  
Resize  
Resizes a previously saved image. Resizing replaces the original image with the  
changed image. It is only possible to resize to a smaller size.  
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Qual. Change  
Changes the quality (compression) of a recorded image. Compresses images down to  
half their size or less, and overwrites old size images with newly compressed images. It  
is only possible to reduce the image quality/size, never to increase it.  
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 the internal  
memory.  
* Cancel / Execute  
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Setup Menu  
Set your camera’s operating environment.  
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ] or press the  
button.  
2. Press the  
button, and select the [Setup] menu with the f button.  
3. Select the desired option item with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button to  
enter its respective menu.  
4. Select the desired setting with the c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
5. To exit the menu, press the  
button.  
Date/Time  
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Setting the Date and Time” for further details.  
Language  
Refer to the 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 consumption.  
* 1 Min. / 2 Min. / 3 Min. / Off  
Beep  
This sets whether or not to mute the camera sound each time you press the camera's  
buttons.  
* On / Off  
Display  
This sets the image information display state.  
* Default / All / Off  
Video Out  
This sets your camera to match the system of the equipment that you are going to  
connect to the camera.  
* PAL / NTSC  
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Fr. No. Reset  
This creates a new folder. The captured images are recorded to the newly created  
folder from number 0001.  
* Cancel / Execute  
Light Freq.  
This camera supports different lighting frequencies: 50 Hz and 60 Hz. When  
photographing under fluorescent lighting, select the correct frequency setting  
depending on your local area's voltage. This function is only effective if you set the  
White Balance to Fluorescent setting.  
* 50 Hz / 60 Hz  
LCD Bright.  
Select a brightness level for the LCD monitor. The LCD becomes brighter with the c  
button and darker with the d button. The adjustment range is from -5 to 5.  
Format  
Refer to the section in this manual titled “Formatting the Memory Card or Internal  
Memory” for further details.  
Media Info.  
This displays the free capacity of the internal memory or the memory card.  
Sys. Info.  
This displays the firmware version of the camera.  
Sys. Reset  
This returns all basic settings to the camera’s default settings. The time setting will not be  
reset.  
* Cancel / Execute  
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TRANSFERRING FILES TO YOUR  
COMPUTER  
System Requirement  
Windows  
Macintosh  
Pentium III 1GHz or equivalent  
Windows 2000/XP/Vista  
512MB RAM  
150MB available hard disk space  
CD-ROM drive  
Available USB port  
PowerPC G3/G4/G5  
OS 9.0 or later  
256MB RAM (512 MB recommended)  
128MB available 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. Turn on your camera.  
4. Select [PC] using the c / d buttons and press  
the  
button.  
5. From the Windows desktop, double click on “My  
Computer”.  
6. 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.  
7. Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder.  
8. Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders.  
Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders.  
9. 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.  
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USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA  
Your camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with busi-  
ness associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family. To use the cam-  
era for videoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as below:  
Microphone  
Sound card  
Speakers or headphones  
Network or Internet connection  
1. After installing the PC camera driver (included on the CD-ROM) in your Windows  
operating system, restart your computer.  
2. Connect one end of the USB cable to the USB terminal of the camera.  
3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.  
4. Turn on your camera.  
5. Select [PC Camera] with the c / d buttons and press the  
button.  
6. Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod.  
7. Launch the videoconferencing application software.  
Simply follow the instructions in the application software to start your camera.  
This function is not supported by Mac.  
It is recommended that you use Windows Netmeeting (Windows Meeting Space on Windows  
Vista) as a videoconferencing application software.  
The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240.  
For more information about the operation of videoconference application software, refer to its  
respective help documentation.  
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EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION  
There are 3 types of software included on the CD-ROM:  
ArcSoft MediaImpression™ - manages your media for you, and gives you tons of fun  
and exciting ways to create and share projects featuring your photo, video, and music  
files. Create your own movies or photo slide shows, complete with soundtrack; edit,  
enhance, and add creative fun effects to your photos; and share your files easily  
through simple email attachments or popular photo printing and video sharing websites.  
Print Creations - brings you a family of fun and easy print-project software that brings  
out the creativity in you. You can personalize the designs with your own digital pictures  
and text based on professionally designed templates and layouts. Projects can be  
printed at home or saved as image files for sharing with family and friends by email or  
the web.  
®
®
Arcsoft Panorama Maker 4.0 - Like magic, ArcSoft Panorama Maker 4 turns any  
series of overlapping photos into a gorgeous panoramic image in just seconds. The  
program does most of the work for you by automatically selecting an entire group of  
pictures with one click, automatically organizing the photos into the proper order, then  
seamlessly stitching the photos into a panoramic masterpiece that you can print, share  
or post to the web. Create horizontal, vertical and 360° panorama pictures all within this  
one amazing program.  
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.  
For more information about the operation of the software, refer to its respective help documentation.  
For Windows 2000/XP/Vista users, please make sure you install and use the software in  
“Administrator” mode.  
The software is not supported by Mac.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Item  
Description  
Image sensor  
1/2.33” CCD sensor (10.0 megapixels)  
Still image  
3648 x 2736, 2816 x 2112, 2272 x 1704, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480  
Video clip  
Image resolution  
640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)  
LCD monitor  
Recording media  
File format  
3.0” full color TFT LCD (230K pixels)  
32MB internal memory (27MB available for image storage)  
Supports SD/SDHC memory card (up to 8GB) (optional)  
DCF, JPEG (EXIF 2.2), DPOF, Motion-JPEG (AVI)  
4x optical zoom lens  
Aperture range: 2.5(W) - 5.6(T)  
Focal length: 5.8mm - 23.2mm (equivalent to 32mm - 128mm on  
a 35mm camera)  
Lens  
Standard  
0.5m to infinity  
Macro  
Focus Range  
Wide: 0.05m to infinity  
Tele: 0.5m to infinity  
Shutter speed  
Digital zoom  
2 - 1/2000 sec.  
4x (Capture mode)  
4x (Playback mode)  
0.5m - 3.0m (Wide)  
0.5m - 1.5m (Tele)  
Flash effective range  
Terminals  
AV OUT  
USB 2.0 compliant  
(2 in 1 terminal)  
Power supply  
Dimensions  
Weight  
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery (3.7V)  
Approx. 95 x 57 x 22.7mm (without protruding parts)  
Approx. 130g (without battery and memory card)  
* Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.  
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APPENDIX  
Possible Number of Shots  
Possible number of shots (still image)  
The table shows the approximate number of shots that you can capture in each setting  
based on the capacity of the internal memory and the SD/SDHC memory card.  
SD/SDHC memory card capacity  
Internal  
Size  
Quality  
4GB  
8GB  
SDHC  
Memory  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
2GB  
SDHC  
Fine  
5
27  
59  
55  
120  
138  
143  
187  
195  
250  
268  
313  
472  
545  
594  
1094  
1276  
1541  
112  
241  
278  
288  
376  
393  
502  
538  
629  
949  
225  
484  
558  
578  
755  
787  
451  
969  
903  
1812  
Standard  
Economy  
Fine  
13  
1940 3894  
3648 x 2736  
15  
68  
1117 2236 4488  
1158 2319 4654  
1511 3025 6071  
1577 3157 6335  
16  
71  
Standard  
Economy  
Fine  
21  
93  
2816 x 2112  
2272 x 1704  
1600 x 1200  
640 x 480  
22  
97  
28  
124  
133  
155  
235  
271  
295  
544  
635  
766  
1006 2015 4034 8095  
1078 2159 4321 8671  
1260 2524 5051 10136  
1901 3805 7615 15281  
Standard  
Economy  
Fine  
30  
35  
53  
Standard  
Economy  
Fine  
62  
1094 2192 4388 8783 17624  
1192 2388 4781 9568 19200  
2194 4395 8797 17605 35326  
2560 5127 10263 20539 41214  
3091 6191 12391 24797 49759  
67  
125  
146  
176  
Standard  
Economy  
Possible recording time / sec (video clip)  
SD/SDHC memory card capacity  
Internal  
Memory  
Size  
Quality  
4GB  
8GB  
128MB  
256MB  
512MB  
1GB  
2GB  
SDHC  
SDHC  
Fine  
00:31  
00:45  
01:43  
02:19  
02:15  
03:16  
07:31  
10:08  
04:32  
06:35  
15:06  
20:22  
09:07  
13:13  
30:18  
40:52  
18:15  
26:29  
59:59  
59:59  
36:32  
53:01  
59:59  
59:59  
59:59  
59:59  
59:59  
59:59  
59:59  
59:59  
59:59  
59:59  
640 x 480  
320 x 240  
Standard  
Fine  
Standard  
* We recommend a memory card of at least 10MB/Sec write speed to prevent auto stop or  
unexpected results. If you experience an error using a slower SD/SDHC memory card, you  
can set your camera’s video recording to QVGA (320 x 240) and standard quality.  
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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  
Insert the battery correctly.  
Recharge the battery.  
The power does not come The battery is not inserted.  
on.  
The battery is exhausted.  
The battery runs out quickly. The battery is not fully charged. Fully charge the battery and  
The battery has not been used  
for an extended period of time  
after being charged.  
discharge it for at least one  
complete cycle before use to  
maximize its performance and  
lifetime.  
The battery or camera feels Long period of continuous use of  
warm.  
the camera or the flash.  
Even if I press the shutter  
button, the camera does not  
take a picture.  
The shutter button is not pressed Press the shutter button all the  
all the way down.  
The memory card does not have Insert  
way down.  
a
new memory card, or  
delete unwanted files.  
any free capacity.  
The memory card is  
write-protected.  
Remove the write-protection.  
Images do not appear on LCD monitor is dark.  
the LCD monitor.  
Adjust the brightness of the  
LCD monitor in the menu.  
Although it is set to auto The lens is dirty.  
focus, it does not focus.  
Wipe clean with a soft, dry cloth  
or lens paper.  
The distance to the subject is  
smaller than the effective range.  
Move your subject to within the  
effective focus range.  
The contents on the You played back a memory card  
Insert a memory card that was  
formatted on this camera.  
memory card cannot be  
played back.  
that was not formatted by this  
camera  
.
Files cannot be deleted.  
The file is protected.  
Cancel protection.  
The memory card is  
write-protected.  
Remove the write-protection.  
Even when the camera  
buttons are pressed, it does  
not operate.  
The battery is running low.  
Recharge the battery.  
The date and time are  
wrong.  
The correct date and time is not  
set.  
Set the correct date and time.  
Cannot download images. The free space on the hard disk Check whether the hard disk has  
in your computer may be  
insufficient.  
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.  
No power supply.  
Recharge the battery.  
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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. Turn on your camera.  
4. The [USB] screen is displayed. Select  
[PictBridge] with the c / d buttons, and press  
the  
button.  
Printing images  
When the camera is properly connected to a PictBridge compliant printer, the PictBridge  
menu is displayed on the monitor.  
1. Select the item you want to configure with the  
c / d buttons, and press the  
button.  
[Images]:Select whether you want to print  
specific image or all images. You may also  
select the printing number for a specific image.  
[Date Print]:According to the printer type,  
select whether you want to print the image  
with date imprint or not.  
[Paper 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.  
2. If you select [Images] in the previous step, the  
figure shown on the right-hand side will appear.  
Select [Single], [All] or [DPOF] with the c / d  
buttons, and press the  
button.  
[Single]:Select to print one specific image.  
[All]:Select to print all images.  
[DPOF]:Select to print images with DPOF  
settings.  
[Exit]:Exit Images option.  
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3. If you select [Single] in the previous step, the  
figure shown on the right hand side will appear.  
Select the image that you want to print with  
the e / f buttons.  
Select the [Print Num.] (up to 99) with the c /  
d
buttons.  
After selecting the desired image and printing  
number, press the button to confirm.  
4. Select [Exit] with the c / d buttons, and press  
the button.  
5. Select [Print] with the c / d buttons, and press  
the button to start printing.  
6. The printing starts and the figure shown on the  
right-hand side appears.  
[COMPLETE] will be displayed temporarily,  
reminding you that the printing procedure is  
finished.  
!
!
If an error is detected during the connection  
(i.e. a printer hardware problem) between  
camera and printer, [PRINT ERROR] will be  
displayed.  
If an error is detected during the  
communication (i.e. wrong setting on the camera) between camera and printer,  
[ERROR] will be displayed.  
Image printing may fail if power to the camera is cut off.  
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Customer care  
More information on the complete AgfaPhoto digital camera product range can be found  
Service & Repair (USA/ Canada):  
1-866 475 2605  
Support Service (USA/ Canada)  
Service & Repair Hotline (EU):  
00800 752 921 00 (from a landline only)  
Service & Support Hotline (Germany):  
0900 1000 042 (1.49 euros/min. from a German landline only)  
Online Service / International contact:  
Manufactured by  
plawa-feinwerktechnik GmbH & Co. KG  
Bleichereistraße 18  
73066 Uhingen  
Germany  
AgfaPhoto is used under license of Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co. KG. Agfa-Gevaert NV & Co.  
KG. does not manufacture this product or provide any product warranty or support. For  
service, support and warranty information, contact the distributor or manufacturer.  
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