Sanyo Digital Camera VPC E890 User Guide

INSTRUCTION MANUAL  
VPC-E890  
Digital Camera  
8.1 Mega Pixels  
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Preface i  
Preface  
About this Manual  
This manual is designed to assist you in using your new digital camera. All information presented is as  
accurate as possible but is subject to change without notice.  
Copyright  
This manual contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. No part of  
this manual may be reproduced by any mechanical, electronic or other means, in any form, without prior  
written permission of the manufacturer.  
© Copyright 2009  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
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 distance between the equipment and the receiver.  
Connect the equipment to 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.  
Warning: A shielded-type power cord is required in order to meet FCC emission limits and to prevent interference to  
radio and television reception. Use only shielded cable to connect I/O devices to this equipment. Any changes or  
modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void your warranty and service agreement.  
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ii Preface  
Declaration of Conformity  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules. Operation is subject to the following conditions:  
This device may not cause harmful interference.  
This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause  
undersired operation.  
Trademark Recognition  
Windows 2000/XP/Vista are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation in the United States and/or  
other countries. Windows is an abbreviated term referring to the Microsoft Windows Operation System.  
Adobe is a trademark of Adobe Corporation. ArcSoft is the trademark of ArcSoft System, Inc. All other  
companies or product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.  
Safety and Handling Precautions  
Camera Information  
Do not take apart or attempt to service the camera yourself.  
Do not expose the camera to moisture, or extreme temperatures.  
Allow the camera to warm up when moving from cold to warm temperatures.  
Do not touch the camera lens.  
Do not expose the lens to direct sunlight for extended periods.  
Do not use abrasive chemicals, cleaning solvents or strong detergents to clean the product.  
Wipe the product with a slightly damp soft cloth.  
Battery Information  
Turn off the camera before installing or removing the battery.  
Use only the type of battery(SANYO Li-ion battery, Type NP40, 3.7V, 720mAH). Using other  
types of battery may damage the equipment and invalidate the warranty.  
Inserting the battery upside down can cause damage to the product and possibly start a fire.  
Download all pictures and remove the battery from the camera if you are going to store the  
camera for long periods.  
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Safety Instructions  
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.  
WARNING  
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.  
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the store of  
purchase.  
Do not use the camera in areas near water.  
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on the beach, or near  
the shore.  
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.  
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.  
Keep the battery out of the reach of children.  
Swallowing 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 vehicle.  
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.  
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CAUTION  
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 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.  
Warning:  
TO PREVENT THE RISK OF FIRE OR ELECTRIC SHOCK, DO NOT EXPOSE THIS APPLIANCE TO RAIN OR  
MOISTURE  
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Preface v  
FOR AMERICAN USERS  
The following advisory is included in accordance with the laws of the State of California (USA):  
WARNING:  
This product contains chemicals, including lead, known to the States of California to cause cancer, birth  
defects or other reproductive harm. Wash hands after handling.  
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designated 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 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.  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could  
void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.  
FOR CANADIAN USERS  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003  
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FOR EU USERS  
The symbol mark and recycling systems described below apply to EU countries and do not  
apply to countries in other areas of the world.  
Your SANYO product is designed and manufactured with high quality materials and  
components which can be recycled and/or reused.  
The symbol mark means that electrical and electronic equipment, batteries and accumulators,  
at their end-of-life, should be disposed of separately from your household waste.  
Note:  
If a chemical symbol is printed beneath the symbol mark, this chemical symbol means that the  
battery or accumulator contains a heavy metal at a certain concentration. This will be  
indicated as follows: Hg: mercury, Cd: cadmium, Pb: lead  
In the European Union there are separate collection systems for used electrical and electronic  
equipment, batteries and accumulators.  
Please, dispose of them correctly at your local community waste collection/recycling centre.  
Please, help us to conserve the environment we live in!  
Manufacturer and Address  
SANYO Electric Co., Ltd.  
5-5, Keihan-hondori, 2-chome,  
Moriguchi City, Osaka, Japan  
Authorized Representative and Address  
SANYO FISHER Sales (Europe) GmbH  
Stahlgruberring 4, D-81829 Munich, Germany  
Symbols used in this manual  
Points giving some extended instructions or special points to pay attention to.  
You many find the answers to questions or problems concerning camera operation in the sections  
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Troubleshooting.  
FCC Information  
Tested To Comply with FCC Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
Declaration of Conformity  
Model number: VPC-E890  
Trade name: SANYO  
Responsible party: SANYO FISHER COMPANY  
Address: 21605 Plummer Street  
Chatsworth, California 91311  
Telephone No.: (818) 998-7322  
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.  
Canadian ICES-003 Information  
This class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
TRADEMARK INFORMATION  
®
®
Microsoft and Windows are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  
®
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  
®
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  
SD™ is a trademark.  
SDHC™ is a trademark.  
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective  
owners.  
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viii Preface  
READ THIS FIRST  
Notice:  
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, 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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Table of Contents  
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Introduction 1  
Introduction  
Congratulations on the purchase of your new digital camera. This manual provides step-by-step  
instructions on how to use your camera, and is intended for your reference only.  
System Requirements  
In order to get the most out of your camera, your computer must meet the following system  
requirements:  
OS: Windows 2000/XP/Vista  
Memory: 128MB or above  
HDD space: 40 MB or above  
USB port  
Package Contents  
Check the contents of your camera package. It should contain:  
Digital camera  
USB/AV 3-in-1 cable  
Wrist strap  
One Li-ion battery  
Adapter  
Camera pouch  
Quick start guide for all regions  
Bundled CD-ROM (Application Software and User’s Manual for all regions)  
Main Features  
8.1 mega pixels resolution  
15x zoom (Up to 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom)  
1/2.5 inch CCD image sensor  
2.7 inch TFT LCD monitor  
16MB internal flash memory, support SD/SDHC memory card from 32MB to 16GB.  
Sleek and slim design  
Easy-to-use button interface  
PictBridge compatibility  
Slideshow feature to review your pictures and movies  
A/V output to view your pictures and movies on your TV  
USB port to transfer photos and movies to your PC  
System Requirements  
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2 Introduction  
Camera Views  
Front View  
Flash  
Wrist strap loop  
Self-timer LED  
Zoom Lens  
Microphone  
Back View  
Zoom button  
Playback button  
Menu button  
4-way navigation  
buttons  
LCD screen  
OK button  
Scene button  
Camera Views  
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Top View  
Zoom Lens  
ON / OFF  
3X OPTICAL ZOOM  
Shutter button  
Power button  
Bottom View  
Tripod mount  
Camera Views  
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Left / Right View  
Wrist strap  
loop  
Speaker  
Battery/SD card  
compartment  
USB/AV port  
DC-in port  
LED Indicators  
LED  
LED Status  
Camera Status  
Off  
Power Off.  
Blue (steady)  
Blue (blinking)  
Blue (blinking)  
Off  
Ready to take picture.  
Camera busy  
Power/Flash LED  
Self-timer LED  
Fail to focus  
Self-timer off.  
Red (blinking) (10 sec)  
Red (blinking) (2 sec)  
Timer count down, flash after 10 seconds.  
Timer count down, flash after 2 seconds.  
LED Indicators  
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Introduction 5  
Camera Buttons  
Navigation Buttons  
The 4-way navigation buttons and the OK button allow you to access the various options available from the  
On Screen Display (OSD) menu. You can configure a wide range of settings to ensure maximum results from  
your photos and videos.  
Icon  
Button  
Function  
1. Confirm a selection when using the OSD menus  
2. In Capture mode:  
Press to enable/disable the Anti-Shake in Auto mode  
Press to enable AF area selection using 4-way navigation buttons  
(except Auto/ Video/ Landscape/ Night Landscape/ Fireworks)  
3. In Playback mode:  
OK/ Anti-shake  
OK/  
Press to start and pause the video playback  
Press to stop the voice memo playback  
4. In USB mode:  
MSDC: N/A  
PTP: Press to confirm the selection  
1. Move up in the OSD menus  
2. In Capture mode:  
Scroll through the flash mode options (Auto, Off, Fill and Anti Red-  
eye.)  
Press to pan up in AF area selection  
Press to delete in QUICK VIEW (QV) “ON” at SETUP (  
during mark appears on LCD.  
3. In Playback mode:  
) mode  
Up/Flash/Delete  
Press to pan up in zoom in mode  
Press to move up in the thumbnail display  
Press to delete images  
4. In USB mode:  
MSDC: N/A  
PTP: Press to scroll up through a menu  
Camera Buttons  
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Icon  
Button  
Function  
1. Move right in the OSD menus  
2. In Capture mode:  
Press to scroll through the Self-timer/Burst/Multi-Burst mode  
Press to pan right in AF area selection  
3. In Video mode:  
Press to scroll through the Self-timer options  
4. In Playback mode:  
Right/Self-timer/  
Burst mode  
Press to pan right in zoom in mode  
Press to navigate to next image in single up  
Press to move right in the thumbnail display  
Press to fast forward video playback during Pause  
mode  
5. In USB mode:  
MSDC: N/A  
PTP: Press to select the next image in This Image submenu  
1. Move down in the OSD menus  
2. In Capture mode:  
Press to scroll through face detection,smile detection,extra icons  
disappear and all icons turn back on LCD screen.  
Note: Face and smile detection functions are not available in Sport,  
Landscape, Night Landscape, Fireworks, and Copy modes.  
Press to pan down in AF area selection  
3. In Video mode:  
Press to turn off extra icons on the LCD screen, press again to turn  
all icons back on the LCD screen  
4. In Playback mode:  
Down/Screen/  
Face Detection/  
Smile Detection  
Press to pan down in zoom in mode  
Press to move down in the thumbnail display  
Press to show the file information  
5. In USB mode:  
MSDC: N/A  
PTP: Press to scroll down through a menu  
Camera Buttons  
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Icon  
Button  
Function  
1. Move left in the OSD menus  
2. Go up to the previous level in the OSD menus  
3. In Capture mode:  
Press to enable Macro mode. Macro icon displays on the LCD  
screen  
Press to pan left in AF area selection  
4. In Playback mode:  
Left/Macro  
Press to pan left in zoom in mode  
Press to navigate to previous image in single up  
Press to move left in the thumbnail display  
Press to fast rewind video playback during Pause  
mode  
5. In USB mode:  
MSDC: N/A  
PTP: Press to select the previous image in This Image submenu  
Camera Buttons  
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8 Introduction  
The Scene Button  
The camera is equipped with a convenient SCENE button that takes you to the Scene Menu where you  
can scroll between different modes and choose different scene options. Use the Up/Down navigation  
buttons to scroll and use the OK button to select. Use the SCENE button to:  
Mode Type  
Auto  
Icon  
Function  
Scroll to Auto mode.  
P-Mode (Program Mode)  
Portrait  
Scroll to Program mode.  
Scroll to Portrait mode.  
Scroll to Night Portrait mode.  
Scroll to Landscape mode.  
Scroll to Sport mode.  
Night Portrait  
Landscape  
Sport  
Night Landscape  
Backlight  
Museum  
Snow  
Scroll to Night Landscape mode.  
Scroll to Backlight mode.  
Scroll to Museum mode.  
Scroll to Snow mode.  
Scroll to Sunset mode.  
Scroll to Fireworks mode.  
Scroll to Party mode.  
Sunset  
Fireworks  
Party  
Beach  
Scroll to Beach mode.  
Scroll to Copy mode.  
Copy  
Video  
Scroll to Video mode.  
Camera Buttons  
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Introduction 9  
Function Buttons  
Icon  
Button  
Function  
MENU  
Menu  
Press to display the Menu options  
Press to review photos/videos clips saved in the internal memory or  
on the memory card  
Playback  
Zoom in  
In Capture mode:  
Press to zoom in on subject to be taken  
In Playback mode:  
Press to zoom in on saved photos  
T /  
In Capture mode:  
Press to zoom out from the subject to be taken  
In Playback mode:  
Zoom out  
W /  
Press to zoom out of saved photos  
Press to view thumbnails of all current saved media  
Camera Buttons  
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10 Introduction  
LCD screen  
The high resolution 2.7” TFT LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as  
well as the visual image for your photo or video.  
Use the SCENE button to switch between screen modes. Press the Down / Screen  
/ Face  
Detection / Smile Detection button to switch between a full display (all icons are displayed)  
and a Simple display (only mode icon and focus area are shown while other icons are hidden).  
Capture/Video Mode Display  
Capture Mode  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9999  
24  
23  
22  
9
21  
T
20  
10  
11  
19  
18  
W
1/125 F3.5 -1.0EV  
17 16 15 14 13 12  
Video Mode  
1
2
5
7
8
00:00:00  
640  
21  
20  
19  
T
10  
W
14  
LCD screen  
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Introduction 11  
No.  
Name  
Scene  
Auto  
Icon  
1
Scene indicator  
P-Mode  
Portrait  
Night Portrait  
Landscape  
Sport  
Night Landscape  
Backlight  
Museum  
Snow  
Sunset  
Fireworks  
Party  
Beach  
Copy  
Video  
LCD screen  
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2
Image Resolution  
8M  
5M  
3M  
2M  
VGA  
3
4
Image Quality  
Best  
Better  
Good  
Flash  
Auto Flash  
Flash Off  
Fill Flash  
Anti Red-eye  
Self Timer  
5
Self-timer/ Burst  
mode  
10 Seconds  
2 Seconds  
Burst Mode  
M-Burst  
LCD screen  
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Introduction 13  
6
7
Macro indicator  
Image Counter  
Macro Mode  
Capture Mode  
Video Mode  
Quantity  
Timer  
9999  
00:00:00  
8
Memory Interface  
SD/SDHC Card  
Internal Memory  
9
Date Stamp  
Zoom Bar  
10  
T
-
W
11  
12  
EV Compensation  
-
-
-2.0EV ~ +2.0EV  
Aperture Value  
(Max.)  
F2.9/F5.2  
13  
14  
Shutter Speed  
-
2-1/2000 sec.  
Battery Indicator  
Battery Low  
Battery Insufficient  
-
15  
AF Frame  
-
LCD screen  
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16  
ISO Speed  
Auto  
ISO 80  
ISO 100  
ISO 200  
ISO 400  
ISO 800  
ISO 1600  
17  
Focus Zone  
Multi-Zone  
Center  
Selected Area  
High  
18  
19  
Sharpness  
Contrast  
Normal  
Low  
High  
Normal  
Low  
LCD screen  
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20  
21  
Saturation  
High  
Normal  
Low  
White Balance  
Auto  
Sunny  
Tungsten  
Fluorescent  
Cloudy  
Camera Steady  
Warning  
22  
23  
-
AE Metering  
Matrix  
Spot  
Average  
-
24  
Anti-Shake  
LCD screen  
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16 Camera Setup  
Camera Setup  
Attaching the Wrist Strap  
Follow these instructions to attach the wrist strap to your camera to facilitate easy  
carrying:  
1. Insert the short loop of the strap in the strap eyelet.  
2. String the larger loop of the strap through the short loop and pull tight to  
attach the strap to the camera.  
Inserting the Battery  
Follow these instructions to insert one Li-ion battery into the battery compartment.  
1. Open the battery compartment on the left of the  
camera.  
2. Insert the battery into the compartment observing  
the correct polarity. (Label side up)  
3. Close the battery compartment.  
Note:  
Use SANYO Li-ion battery, Type NP40, 3.7V, 720mAH and the battery should be fully charged before using for the first  
time.  
Attaching the Wrist Strap  
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Camera Setup 17  
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card  
The camera features 16 MB internal flash memory but you may also use an optional SD/SDHC memory  
card for additional storage.  
Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card.  
1. Open the battery compartment on the left of the  
camera.  
2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot  
as shown. (Label side up)  
3. Close the battery compartment.  
To remove the SD/SDHC card, gently push the card until it  
pops out. Pull out the card carefully.  
Note:  
Please do not take in and out the SD/SDHC card while camera is processing.  
It will make unexpected error or image damaged.  
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card  
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18 Camera Setup  
Charging the Battery  
1. Insert the battery into the camera and connect the DC power  
supply cable with the power adapter as shown in the picture.  
2. Connect the power adapter to a live household outlet to start  
charging.The power LED will blink during the charging process.  
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3. Disconnect the DC power supply cable when the charging is done.  
When the charging is done, Power LED turns off.  
Charging the Battery with USB power  
1. Turn the power off and connect the USB cable with the camera and the computer.  
2. The power LED will blink during the charging process.  
3. The power LED will turn off automatically when the charging is done.  
4. Disconnect the USB cable.  
Note:  
1. The room temperature suitable for charging the camera is 6 °C~36 °C. Power LED blinks during the charge and turns off  
automatically after the charge.  
2. The battery does not charge when room temperature exceeds 36 °C or falls below 6 °C. Power LED will blink faster. The  
battery does not charge again automatically even when the temperature comes back to 6 °C~36 °C, once the charge stops  
by higher or lower temperature.  
3. To recharge the battery, plug out the DC power supply cable or USB cable and plug in again by increasing or decreasing the  
temperature of the battery and the camera when room temperature is not suitable for charging.  
Turning On  
Press and hold the Power button to turn on the camera. To turn off the camera, press the Power  
button again.  
Charging the Battery  
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Camera Setup 19  
First Time Use  
Press the Power button as described in Turning On” on page 18, a  
welcome screen displays momentarily on the LCD screen.  
If the camera is turned on for the first time, the Language menu  
pops up automatically after powering on the camera. Select the  
desired language by up/down navigation buttons,then press the OK  
button to confirm.  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
ESPANOL  
After the desired language is selected, the Date and Time menu  
pops up. Select each field and adjust the value using the navigation  
buttons. Press the OK button to confirm.  
DATE  
(Year)  
&
TIME  
2009  
/
01  
/
01 12  
:
30  
Press OK when done  
Note:  
If the Date and Time is reset (when running out the battery and not in use for a long period), the Date and Time setup  
screen displays automatically.  
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20 Getting Started  
Getting Started  
Now that you are familiar with the layout of your camera, you are ready to start taking photos and  
movies.  
Note:  
If the camera temperature exceeds 60 °C, a warning "HIGH CAMERA TEMPERATURE" will appear and the camera will  
shut down automatically to protect the safety of the camera and the user.  
Taking your First Photo  
Taking a photo with the camera is very simple.  
Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button to access the  
Auto mode.  
1.  
Frame the shot on the LCD screen and press the Shutter button halfway. The camera  
automatically adjusts the focus and exposure. The focus bracket turns green when ready.  
2.  
Press fully and hold the Shutter button to capture the image.  
When a camera steady warning icon  
appears, hold the camera as still as possible, as a longer  
exposure time (more than 1/30 second) is required.  
Anti-Shake Function  
This function is available in  
Auto capture mode. Press the OK  
button to enable the Anti-Shake function, and press again to disable it.  
An Anti-Shake icon  
displays on the LCD screen when the function  
is activated.  
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Using Macro Mode  
Macro mode is designed for close-up photography and can capture all detail even when your subject is  
very close to the camera. Press the Left/Macro  
navigation button. The Macro icon  
displays on  
the LCD screen.  
Macro mode range: 10-70cm(Wide)  
35-70cm(Tele)  
Setting the Flash Mode  
You can choose from 4 flash modes to suit various lighting conditions.  
Press the Up/Flash /Delete navigation button to scroll through the four modes on the LCD  
screen. The flash setting remains the same for subsequent photos until you change it as described  
above.  
Auto flash: The flash fires automatically when needed.  
Flash off: The flash is turned off.  
Fill flash: The flash always fires.  
Anti Red-eye: The flash fires twice so as to reduce the red-eye effect.  
Using the Zoom in/out Function  
The camera comes equipped with 3x optical zoom and 5x digital zoom that allows you to zoom in on  
your subject.  
To use the zoom:  
1.  
2.  
Press the right side of the Zoom button T  
to zoom in on your subject.  
Press the left side of the Zoom button W  
to zoom out from your subject.  
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Using the Self-timer and Burst Photography  
The camera comes equipped with a self-timer which allows you to take photos after a pre-defined delay.  
The burst photography feature allows you to take multiple consecutive photos by pressing and holding  
the Shutter button. The multi-burst photography feature allows you to take multiple (16) consecutive  
VGA photos by pressing the Shutter button once.  
To set the self-timer/burst mode:  
1.  
Press the Right/Self-timer  
/Burst mode navigation button to cycle through the self-  
or ) on the LCD screen.  
timer( or ) and burst photography options (  
2.  
3.  
Once you have selected an option, frame and take your shot. In self-timer mode, the icon will flash  
until the time expires and the photo is taken.  
After taking a photo, the Self-timer automatically exit. If you want to use these functions for the  
next photo, press the Right/Self-timer  
/Burst mode navigation button again to activate the  
function.  
Note:  
: Burst Mode  
Up to 2 photos by pressing the shutter button continuously.  
: Multi-Burst Mode  
16 photos continuously by 1 press of the Shutter button.  
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Setting the Scene Mode  
The camera supports various preset modes for shooting in different environments and conditions. Each  
setting is configured automatically by the camera.  
To select scene modes:  
Press the SCENE button to access ( ) SCENE menu which displays the  
SCENE  
Scene menu options.  
Auto  
1.  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through modes.  
P-Mode  
Portrait  
Auto  
Night Portrait  
Landscape  
P-Mode  
Portrait  
Night Portrait  
Landscape  
Sport  
Night Landscape  
Backlight  
Museum  
Snow  
Sunset  
Fireworks  
Party  
Beach  
Copy  
Video  
2.  
Press OK to confirm your selection.  
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24 Getting Started  
Face and Smile Detection AF/AE Function  
The face (  
) and smile ( ) detection functions can be set on and off  
with each press of the Down/Screen  
/ Face Detection  
/
Smile Detection  
navigation button in most capture modes. When  
the subject’s face/ smile is detected, the white bracket appears to track  
faces/smiles while the camera or people are moving.  
When the Shutter button is pressed halfway, the green focus frames  
appear on the LCD screen. Then the camera automatically adjusts the  
focus point and exposure to the optimized value. Press the Shutter  
1/125 F3.5  
button all the way to take pictures of detected faces. When a detected face smiles, the shutter is  
automatically released.  
However, when the camera fails to detect your subject’s face, a white focus bracket will be displayed  
according to the selected focus mode.  
To disable the face and smile detection function, press the Down/Screen  
Smile Detection navigation button again.  
/ Face Detection  
/
Recording your First Video  
You can also record video clips with the camera.  
To record a video clip:  
1.  
2.  
Turn the camera on and press the SCENE button. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to locate  
Video mode. Press the OK button to select.  
Frame your subject using the LCD screen and press the Shutter button to start recording. The  
self-timer LED is steady on to indicate recording is in progress.  
3.  
4.  
Press the Shutter button again to stop recording.  
In playback mode (Press the  
Up/Flash /Delete  
button), press the OK button to playback the video. Press the  
navigation button to delete the video clip if needed.  
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Recording Voice Memos  
The voice memo should be activated (ON) on the VOICE MEMO submenu of SETUP menu at first.  
In Capture mode:  
You can add a 1-minute voice memo to an image right after it's taken.  
1.  
2.  
Hold the Shutter button to start recording and release the Shutter button to stop recording.  
While recording, the captured image and the elapsed time are shown on the LCD screen.  
3.  
4.  
For the playback, press the  
Press the OK button once for playback again.  
button, and the playback of the voice memo automatically starts.  
In Playback mode:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press the Shutter button to start recording and press again to stop recording.  
While recording, the selected image and the elapsed time are shown on the LCD screen.  
The playback of the voice memo automatically starts.  
Press the OK button once for playback again.  
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26 Capture Settings  
Capture Settings  
This section describes the various settings you can modify to get better results when taking photos and  
video clips.  
The Capture Menu  
To access the Capture menu:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press the SCENE button. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the capture mode you  
need, then press the OK button to confirm.  
Press the MENU button to display menu options and use the Up/Down navigation buttons to  
select the function you need, then press the OK button to enter the selection function.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and press the OK button to  
confirm.  
P
IMAGE RESOLUTION  
IMAGE QUALITY  
IMAGE RESOLUTION  
IMAGE QUALITY  
FOCUS ZONE  
FOCUS ZONE  
EV COMPENSATION  
M-BURST INTERVAL  
EV COMPENSATION  
M-BURST INTERVAL  
4.  
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about each setting.  
Note: All the options in this section may vary accoring to the different modes.  
Image Resolution  
The Image Resolution setting refers to the size of the image in pixels. Use the Up/Down navigation  
buttons to select from the options.  
5 settings for image resolution are available:  
IMAGE RESOLUTION  
8M (3280x2460)  
5M (2592x1944)  
3M (2048x1536)  
2M (1600x1200)  
VGA (640x480)  
8M  
5M  
3M  
2M  
VGA  
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Image Quality  
The Image Quality setting refers to the compression ratio of the JPG.  
IMAGE QUALITY  
BEST  
The higher image quality, more memory space is required. Use the Up/  
Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 settings for  
image quality are available:  
BETTER  
BEST (default)  
BETTER  
GOOD  
GOOD  
Focus Zone  
Auto Mode  
The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the  
FOCUS ZONE  
MULTI-ZONE  
CENTER  
camera will focus on when taking a photo. Use the Up/ Down  
navigation buttons to select from the options and press the OK button to  
enter. 2 settings for focus zone are available:  
MULTI-ZONE (default)  
CENTER  
P-Mode  
The Focus Zone setting allows you to select the number of zones the  
camera will focus on when taking a photo. Use the Up/ Down  
navigation buttons to select from the options and press the OK button to  
enter. 3 settings for focus zone are available:  
FOCUS ZONE  
MULTI-ZONE  
CENTER  
MULTI-ZONE (default)  
CENTER  
SELECTED AREA  
SELECTED AREA  
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EV Compensation  
The EV Compensation menu allows you to adjust the exposure or  
amount of light that enters the lens while capturing photos or videos.  
Use this feature to lighten or darken the image when the brightness  
between the subject and background is not balanced or when the  
subject occupies only a small part of the photograph. Use a positive (+)  
EV compensation for spotlight subjects, especially against dark  
backgrounds or scenes with low reflectivity, such as green or dark  
foliage.  
EV COMPENSATION  
0.0 EV  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to modify the value. This setting  
can be modified from -2.0 to +2.0 in a 0.3/0.4 increment/decrement.  
M-Burst Interval  
The M-Burst Interval setting allows you to adjust the burst interval  
when the multi-burst function is enabled. Use the Up/Down navigation  
buttons to select from the options.  
M-BURST INTERVAL  
1/30 SEC  
1/15 SEC  
1/30 SEC (default)  
1/15 SEC  
1/7.5 SEC  
1/7.5 SEC  
White Balance  
The White Balance setting allows you to adjust the camera setting  
according to the ambient white light when shooting. White balance represents the degree of coolness of  
the light. If the light has a yellowish or reddish tinge, it is said to be warm; if it has a bluish tinge, it is  
said to be cool. You can select the setting and preview it on screen before confirming your choice. Use  
the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options.  
5 white balance settings are available:  
WHITE BALANCE  
AUTO (default)  
SUNNY  
TUNGSTEN  
FLUORESCENT  
CLOUDY  
AUTO  
SUNNY  
TUNGSTEN  
FLUORESCENT  
CLOUDY  
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ISO Speed  
The ISO Speed setting allows you to adjust the CCD light-sensitivity.  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options. 7 ISO  
settings are available:  
ISO SPEED  
AUTO  
AUTO  
ISO 80  
Auto (default)  
ISO 80: For outdoor photography in bright sunlight.  
ISO 100: For outdoor photography in bright sunlight.  
ISO 200: For outdoor or indoor photography in bright light.  
ISO 400: For indoor photography or low light environments.  
ISO 100  
ISO 200  
ISO 400  
ISO 800: For moving object photography or low light  
environments without using flash.  
ISO 1600: For moving object photography or low light environments without using flash.  
AE Metering  
The AE Metering setting allows you to select the area of the subject or  
AE METERING  
MATRIX  
frame by which the camera measures light. Use the Up/Down  
navigation buttons to select from the options. 3 AE metering settings are  
available:  
SPOT  
AVERAGE  
MATRIX (default): Camera metering is set for evaluating 16  
zones of objects with intelligent weighting in  
the frame.  
SPOT : Camera metering is set for the brightness of a single  
object in the center of the frame.  
AVERAGE: Camera metering is set for the average brightness of objects in the frame.  
Color  
The Color setting allows you to take photos and apply different colors or  
color tones for an artistic effect. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons  
to select from the options. 4 color settings are available:  
COLOR  
VIVID  
COLOR  
BLACK  
SEPIA  
VIVID  
&
WHITE  
COLOR (default)  
BLACK & WHITE  
SEPIA  
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Sharpness  
The Sharpness setting allows you to enhance the finer details of your  
photos. Use a higher setting for very sharp photos and a lower setting  
for a soft-toned photo. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select  
from the options. 3 sharpness settings are available:  
SHARPNESS  
HIGH  
NORMAL  
LOW  
HIGH  
NORMAL (default)  
LOW  
Saturation  
The Saturation setting allows you to adjust the saturation of the colors  
SATURATION  
HIGH  
in your photos. Use a high saturation setting for rich colors and a lower  
saturation setting for more natural tones. Use the Up/Down navigation  
buttons to select from the options. 3 saturation settings are available:  
NORMAL  
LOW  
HIGH  
NORMAL (default)  
LOW  
Contrast  
The Contrast setting allows you to adjust the contrast of your photos.  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the options.  
CONTRAST  
HIGH  
3 contrast settings are available:  
NORMAL  
LOW  
HIGH  
NORMAL (default)  
LOW  
Setup  
See “The Setup Menu” on page 43 for more details on the setup menu options.  
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Video Capture Menu  
To access the video menu:  
320X240  
VIDEO RESOLUTION  
WHITE BALANCE  
COLOR  
1.  
Press the SCENE button and scroll to  
Video mode and press  
the OK button to enable the Video function.  
2.  
3.  
Press the MENU button to display the menu options.  
SATURATION  
Refer to the following sections for more detailed information about  
each setting.  
CONTRAST  
Video Resolution  
The Video Resolution setting allows you to adjust the resolution at  
which your videos are recorded.  
VIDEO RESOLUTION  
640X480  
2 video size settings are available:  
320X240  
640X480 (default)  
320X240  
White Balance  
See “White Balance” on page 28 for more details on the setup menu  
options.  
Color  
See “Color” on page 29 for more details on the setup menu options.  
Saturation  
See “Saturation” on page 30 for more details on the setup menu options.  
Contrast  
See “Contrast” on page 30 for more details on the setup menu options.  
Setup  
See “The Setup Menu” on page 43 for more details on the setup menu options  
Note: All the options in the Capture Menu may vary according to the different modes.  
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Photo & Video Playback  
Playback Mode Display  
Press the Down/Screen  
/ Face detection  
/ Smile Detection  
navigation button at  
Playback mode.  
Photo Playback  
1
2
3 4  
5
6
7
8
1/140  
8M  
25  
24  
F3.5  
1/125  
23  
22  
9
-1.0EV  
21  
20  
19  
18  
10  
11  
SANY0123.JPG  
20089/01/01  
00:00:00  
17  
16 15 14 13 12  
Video Playback  
1
2
3 4  
5
6
7
8
00:00:37  
2/30  
640  
-1.0EV  
22  
SANY0124.AVI  
20089/01/01  
00:00:00  
10  
11  
20  
19  
18  
16  
14 13 12  
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No.  
Name  
Icon  
1
Playback mode  
2
Image resolution  
Photo mode:  
Video mode: 640 (640x480),  
320 (320x240)  
3
4
Protect  
Sharpness  
5
Flash mode  
Color mode  
Photo mode:  
Video mode: 00:00:00  
(Time of the video clip.)  
6
7
8
Quantity  
1/140, 2/30  
SD card / Internal memory  
9
Histogram  
10  
11  
File Name  
Photo mode: SANY0001.JPG  
Video mode: SANY0001.AVI  
Date and Time  
2009/01/01  
00:00:00  
12  
13  
Move to next item.  
Next  
Battery status  
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14  
Move to previous item.  
Previous  
15  
Voice memo  
16  
17  
Mode icons  
ISO Speed  
page 10 for detailed information.  
18  
19  
20  
21  
Contrast  
White balance  
Saturation  
AE Metering  
22  
23  
24  
25  
EV Compensation  
Shutter speed  
+2.0EV ~ -2.0EV  
1/2000 sec. ~ 2 sec.  
F2.9 (W) / F5.2 (T)  
Aperture value (Max.)  
Image quality  
Playback Mode Display  
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Viewing Photos/Videos on the LCD Screen  
To view your photos and video files on the LCD screen:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
4.  
Press the Playback button  
Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos and video clips.  
Press the OK button to begin playback of a video clip.  
Press the Left/Right navigation buttons at any time during playback to skip to the previous/next  
. The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.  
photo or video.  
5.  
Press the OK button then press the Left/Right navigation buttons to fast-rewind/fast-forward  
during video playback.  
6.  
7.  
Press the OK button at any time during playback to pause the video.  
After the video clip finishes playing, the LCD screen displays the first frame of the clip.  
Viewing M-Burst Photos  
To view your multi-burst photos on the LCD screen:  
1.  
2.  
Press the Playback button  
Use the Left/Right navigation buttons to scroll through photos.  
. The most recent photo or video clip is displayed.  
st  
th  
3.  
When reviewing a multi-burst image, it will be displayed from the 1 frame to the 16 frame at 2  
frames per second like a slideshow.  
4.  
To stop the M-Burst slideshow, press the Left/Right navigation buttons and skip to the previous/  
next image.  
Listening to Voice Memo  
A voice memo plays simultaneously when playing a saved image with voice memo.  
To stop a voice memo while reviewing an image, press the OK button.  
To skip to previous/next image, press the Left/Right navigation buttons.  
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Viewing Photos/Videos on your TV  
To view images stored on the camera on your TV, you must connect via the  
the camera. To connect your camera to a TV:  
port on the side of  
1.  
Turn on the camera and make sure that the camera’s video out format is set to the same as that of  
the TV. See “Video Out” on page 45 for more information.  
2.  
3.  
Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the  
Connect the other end of the cable to the TV’s AV input sockets.  
port on the camera.  
Video Audio  
4.  
The LCD screen turns black and all images and video clips are displayed on the TV screen. Follow  
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Zooming In/Out During Playback  
The camera’s zoom feature can also be used during playback. This allows you to view photos in greater  
detail.  
To zoom in/out on saved photos:  
1.  
Press on the right side of the Zoom button T  
button W to zoom out of the photo.  
to zoom in and on the left side of the Zoom  
2.  
3.  
Use the 4-way navigation buttons to pan across the image.  
When zoomed in on a photo, press the OK button to crop the image. When zoomed out to the  
minimum, the LCD screen will display all photos and videos as a series of thumbnails.  
Deleting Photos/Videos  
The Delete function allows you to remove unwanted files stored on  
DELETE  
internal memory or a memory card.  
CANCEL  
To delete a photo/video:  
THIS IMAGE  
ALL IMAGES  
1.  
2.  
In Playback mode, press the Up/Flash  
navigation button to display the Delete menu.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to  
/Delete  
select from the 3 available options:  
CANCEL: Select to cancel the action and exit to the main  
menu.  
THIS IMAGE / VIDEO: Select to delete the current image or video.  
ALL IMAGES: Select to delete all images.  
Using the Playback Menu  
Access the playback menu to view further information, configure printing  
settings, view a slideshow, or delete photos or movies.  
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DPOF  
To access the playback menu:  
SLIDESHOW  
RESIZE  
1.  
2.  
Press the Playback button  
.
Press the MENU button to display the menu options. Use the Up/  
Down navigation to select the function from the menu, and press  
the OK button to enter.  
ROTATE  
PROTECT  
3.  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to highlight an option and  
press the OK button to confirm.  
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DPOF  
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to specify the number of copies of a certain image that  
you want to print at a later date.  
Use this function to tag pictures stored in your memory card with print information. You can tag all  
pictures to be printed or just the current picture. You can also select how many copies print and whether  
to include the date and time.  
When all images to be printed are tagged, remove the memory card and take it to a photographic shop  
for printing, or use it with a DPOF compatible printer.  
To set DPOF:  
DPOF  
1.  
Press the MENU button to select DPOF from the menu at the  
playback mode, then press the OK button to enter the DPOF  
function.  
THIS IMAGE  
ALL IMAGES  
EXIT  
2.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to  
select from the available options:  
THIS IMAGE: Select to print the current image.  
ALL IMAGES: Select to print all images.  
EXIT : Select to exit to the main menu.  
3.  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of copies  
you wish to print.  
Number of copies  
2
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Slideshow  
The Slideshow function allows you to view all stored photos in a  
continuous sequence.  
SLIDESHOW  
START  
To view a slideshow:  
INTERVAL:5 SEC  
LOOP:OFF  
EXIT  
1.  
2.  
Press the MENU button to select Slideshow from the menu, then  
press the OK button to enter the Slideshow function.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to  
select from the available options:  
START: Select to start the slideshow.  
INTERVAL: Select to set the interval time between each photo during the slideshow. Use the  
Up/Down navigation buttons to set a value in seconds. The default setting is 5  
seconds.  
LOOP: Select to enable/disable a continuous loop of the slideshow. Select On or Off (default)  
from the submenu.  
EXIT : Select to exit to the main menu.  
Resize  
The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution.  
RESIZE  
4M  
To resize a photo:  
2M  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press the MENU button to select RESIZE from the menu, then  
press the OK button to enter the Resize function.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to  
select the resize ratio you require: 6M, 4M, 2M, 1M, VGA and EXIT.  
1M  
VGA  
EXIT  
Select EXIT to return to the main menu.  
Note: It is only possible to scale-down image resolutions. If the current image resolution is VGA, this menu item is  
disabled in the Resize submenu.  
• This function only supports native pictures  
• Cropped images cannot be resized  
• If there is not sufficient storage space, images cannot be resized  
• If the SD/SDHC card is locked, images cannot be resized  
• VGA image cannot be resized  
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Rotate  
The Rotate function allows you to change the orientation of a saved  
photo.  
To rotate an image:  
1.  
Press the MENU button to select Rotate from the menu. Press the  
OK button to enter.  
OK  
2.  
Press the Left/Right navigation buttons and the OK button to  
rotate the select image.  
EXIT  
OK: Select to rotate the image.  
EXIT: Select to EXIT to the main menu.  
Protect  
You can lock a photo or video to protect it from being accidentally  
erased.  
To lock a photo or video:  
1.  
2.  
Press the MENU button to select PROTECT from the menu and press the OK button to enter.  
Press the OK button to confirm the one you needed.  
3.  
A key  
icon displays at the top of the screen to indicate the photo/video is now locked.  
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Note:  
1. If the image is protected, the fixed image will be saved as a new file directly without asking.  
2. If a failure occurs, the message “Cannot Processing Correctly” appears on the screen.  
Using the Playback Menu  
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Move  
The Move function allows you to move images stored in internal  
memory to a memory card.  
MOVE  
THIS IMAGE  
ALL IMAGES  
EXIT  
To move an image:  
1.  
2.  
Press the MENU button to select SETUP from the menu. Press the  
OK button to confirm.  
Select the IMAGE STORAGE from the menu. Press the OK button  
to confirm. Select the INTERNAL MEMORY from the menu. Press  
the OK button to confirm.  
3.  
4.  
Press the MENU button to select MOVE from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons and the OK button to select from the 3 available options:  
THIS IMAGE: Select to move the current image to a memory card.  
ALL IMAGES: Select to move all images to a memory card.  
EXIT : Select to exit to the main menu.  
Note: The Move function is only available when you choose internal memory as the storage media and an SD/SDHC  
card has been inserted into the camera.  
Back to AUTO memory mode:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press the MENU button. Select SETUP from the menu and press the OK button to confirm.  
Select the IMAGE STORAGE from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.  
Select AUTO from the menu. Press the OK button to confirm.  
4.  
Press the PLAYBACK  
button.  
Using the Playback Menu  
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42 Photo & Video Playback  
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC  
To transfer photos and videos to your PC:  
Connect the camera’s  
port to a free USB port on your PC using the USB cable.  
The camera’s internal memory and/or SD/SDHC card appear as removable drives in the file manager.  
Copy the files from the drives to the directory on your PC.  
Use ArcSoft PhotoImpression and ArcSoft VideoImpression (provided on the software CD) to view or edit  
the photos and videos respectively.  
Transferring Photos/Videos to your PC  
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Camera Settings 43  
Camera Settings  
The Setup Menu  
The setup menu, available in capture and playback modes, allows you to configure the camera’s general  
settings according to your preferences.  
To access the setup menu:  
1.  
2.  
3.  
Press the MENU button when in Playback or any of the capture  
modes.  
Select Setup from the menu. Press the OK button to enter, then  
the submenu appears.  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to scroll through the options  
and press the OK button to enter further submenus and to confirm  
your selection. Refer to the following sections for more detailed  
information about each setting.  
CONTINUE  
FILE NO.  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
QUICK VIEW  
CAMERA SOUND  
AUTO LCD OFF  
File Number  
The File No. setting allows you to reset all file numbers assigned to each  
FILE NO.  
RESET  
of the files on your camera. Press the OK button to confirm. Select  
RESET to reset or CONTINUE to set the file numbers in continuous  
order.  
CONTINUE  
Digital Zoom  
The Digital Zoom setting allows you to turn the digital zoom function  
on or off. Press the OK button to confirm. Select ON to enable the  
function or OFF (default) to disable it.  
DIGITAL ZOOM  
ON  
OFF  
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44 Camera Settings  
Quick View  
The Quick View setting allows you to view the photo that you have just  
taken. Once you have taken your photo, it displays on the LCD screen. If  
QUICK VIEW  
ON  
you are not satisfied with the result, you can press the Up/Flash  
/
OFF  
Delete button to delete the photo immediately. Press the OK button  
to confirm. Select ON (default) to enable the function or OFF to disable  
it.  
Note:  
The Quick View function is not available in Burst and M-Burst modes.  
Camera Sound  
The Camera Sound setting allows you to adjust the camera sound  
level. Available options are as follows:  
CAMERA SOUND  
OFF  
OFF  
LOW  
HIGH  
LOW (default)  
HIGH  
Auto LCD Off  
The Auto LCD Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time that  
the LCD screen will remain lit before turning off to save battery power. 3  
options are available:  
AUTO LCD OFF  
OFF  
30 SEC  
OFF (default)  
30 SEC  
1
MIN  
1 MIN  
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Auto Power Off  
The Auto Power Off setting allows you to adjust the length of time  
after which the camera will power down when inactive. Use the Up/  
Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 2 options are  
available:  
AUTO POWER OFF  
5
2
MIN  
MIN  
5 MIN (default)  
2 MIN  
Video Out  
The Video Out setting allows you to adjust the video output, depending  
on the type of your TV. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select  
from the menu options. 2 options are available:  
VIDEO OUT  
NTSC  
PAL  
NTSC  
PAL (default)  
USB Mode  
The USB Mode setting allows you to select the transfer method  
between your camera and your PC. 2 options are available:  
USB MODE  
PTP  
PTP (PictBridge Print): When the camera is connected to a  
printer by a USB cable which supports  
Pictbridge, it can directly print images  
stored on the media. For details on PTP  
MSDC  
MSDC (default): The camera is set up to act as a mass storage  
device, allowing only for transfer of files between your camera and PC.  
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46 Camera Settings  
Date Stamp  
The Date Stamp setting allows you to adjust the format in which the  
date will appear on each photo or video. You can also deactivate this  
function if you wish. Setting a date stamp allows for easy sorting and the  
date will appear on the photo when printed. Press the OK button to  
confirm. Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select from the menu  
options. 4 options are available:  
DATE STAMP  
OFF  
YYYY MM DD  
MM DD YYYY  
DD MM YYYY  
OFF (default)  
YYYY MM DD: year-month-date format  
MM DD YYYY: month-date-year format  
DD MM YYYY: date-month-year format  
Date and Time  
The Date and Time setting allows you to set or adjust the date and  
time on your camera. To set or adjust the date and time:  
DATE  
(Year)  
&
TIME  
Press the OK button to confirm.  
2009  
/
01  
/
01 12  
:
30  
Press the Left/Right navigation buttons to select the field.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to adjust the Year value.  
In the same way, select the Month, Day, Hour and Minute  
fields and adjust them accordingly.  
Press OK when done  
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Language  
The Language setting allows you to choose which language the OSD  
menu uses. Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select your  
language. Press the OK button to confirm.  
LANGUAGE  
ENGLISH  
DEUTSCH  
FRANCAIS  
ITALIANO  
ESPANOL  
Image Storage  
The Image Storage setting allows you to specify where photos and  
video clips will be stored. The camera features 16 MB internal memory  
but you can also insert an SD/SDHC card (See “Inserting an SD/SDHC  
Memory Card” on page 17 for more details). 2 options are available:  
IMAGE STORAGE  
AUTO  
INTERNAL MEMORY  
AUTO (default): When selected, the camera chooses the storage  
medium automatically. If an SD/SDHC card is  
inserted in the camera, all photos and videos are  
stored on the card. If an external card is not  
detected, all photos and videos are stored in the  
internal memory.  
INTERNAL MEMORY: All photos and videos are stored in the internal memory.  
Format  
The Format setting allows you to erase all data in the internal memory  
or on the SD/SDHC card. Press the OK button to confirm. Use the Up/  
Down navigation buttons to select from the menu options. 3 options are  
available:  
FORMAT  
MEMORY CARD  
INTERNAL MEMORY  
EXIT  
MEMORY CARD: All data on the SD/SDHC will be formatted.  
INTERNAL MEMORY: All data in the internal memory will be  
formatted.  
EXIT : Cancel format action.  
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48 Camera Settings  
Reset Camera  
The Reset Camera setting allows you to reset the camera to the  
original factory default settings. This means all modifications you have  
made to the camera settings will be cleared.  
RESET CAMERA  
Reset to camera default setting?  
Once selected, the Reset Camera screen displays a confirmation  
message. Select EXIT(default) to cancel or YES to proceed with the  
Reset and press the OK button to confirm.  
EXIT  
YES  
Voice Memo  
The Voice Memo setting allows you to record a voice memo when a  
photo is taken. Select ON to enable the Voice Memo function or OFF  
(default) to disable it.  
VOICE MEMO  
ON  
OFF  
About  
The About screen allows you to check the current firmware version of  
the camera.  
ABOUT  
FW VERSION  
:
1.0040  
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PictBridge Print (PTP)  
The PTP function allows you to print images captured by the camera directly without connecting the  
camera to a PC.  
If the camera is not connected to a PTP compliant printer, an error  
message displays on the LCD screen.To enable PTP function, see “USB  
Mode” on page 45 for detailed information. If the USB mode is not set at  
PTP, an error message displays on the LCD screen.  
Connecting fail!  
When a PTP compliant printer is connected to the camera, the Printer  
Connecting screen displays on the LCD screen.The Print menu pops up  
automatically.  
Printer Connecting...  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select an option and press the  
2/140  
OK button to confirm.  
IMAGE STORAGE  
THIS IMAGE  
INDEX PRINT  
DPOF IMAGE  
ALL IMAGES  
Image Storage  
See “Image Storage” on page 47 for detailed information.  
PictBridge Print (PTP)  
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50 Camera Settings  
This Image  
Print the selected image with the current setting.  
1.  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select THIS IMAGE from  
the options and press the OK button to confirm. Use the Left/  
Right navigation buttons to select previous/next file.  
2/140  
IMAGE STORAGE  
THIS IMAGE  
INDEX PRINT  
DPOF IMAGE  
ALL IMAGES  
2.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of  
copies.  
Number of copies  
3
3.  
4.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons again to select the paper  
size.  
PAPER SIZE  
DEFAULT SIZE  
4" 6"  
DEFAULT SIZE  
4” x 6”  
X
LETTER  
A4  
LETTER  
A4  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to Continue or Cancel the  
action.  
Copies:3  
Prints:3  
Size:Default  
CONTINUE  
CANCEL  
PictBridge Print (PTP)  
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Camera Settings 51  
Index Print  
Use this function to print all images in index format.  
2/140  
IMAGE STORAGE  
THIS IMAGE  
INDEX PRINT  
DPOF IMAGE  
ALL IMAGES  
1.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the Paper size.  
INDEX PRINT  
DEFAULT SIZE  
LETTER  
DEFAULT SIZE  
LETTER  
A4  
A4  
2.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of  
copies. After the number of copies is set, press the Up/Down  
navigation buttons again to continue or cancel the action.  
Copies:1  
Prints:1  
Size:Default  
CONTINUE  
CANCEL  
DPOF Image  
See “DPOF” on page 38 for detailed information.  
PictBridge Print (PTP)  
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52 Camera Settings  
All Images  
Print all images saved in memory.  
1.  
Use the Up/Down navigation buttons to select ALL IMAGES from  
the options and press the OK button to confirm.  
2/140  
IMAGE STORAGE  
THIS IMAGE  
INDEX PRINT  
DPOF IMAGE  
ALL IMAGES  
2.  
3.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to set the number of  
copies.  
Number of copies  
2
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select the Paper size.  
PAPER SIZE  
DEFAULT SIZE  
4" 6"  
DEFAULT SIZE  
4” x 6”  
X
LETTER  
A4  
LETTER  
A4  
4.  
Press the Up/Down navigation buttons to select CONTINUE or  
CANCEL this action.  
Copies:2  
Prints:20  
Size:Default  
CONTINUE  
CANCEL  
PictBridge Print (PTP)  
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Specifications 53  
Specifications  
General  
Effective Resolution  
Image Type  
Approx 8.1M Pixels  
1/2.5” CCD  
LCD  
2.7”TFT, 230,000 Pixels  
93(W)x58(H)x21(D)mm  
Plastic housing  
Dimensions  
Exterior Casing  
Aperture (Max.)  
Optics  
Wide: F2.9  
Tele: F5.2  
Optical Zoom  
Digital Zoom  
Focal Length  
Up to 3x  
Up to 5x  
Wide(W): 34mm,  
Tele(T): 102mm  
Photo Graphic Range  
Normal: 60cm ~ infinity  
Macro: 10 ~ 70 cm (Wide),  
35 ~ 70 cm (Tele)  
Support seamless AF in Auto mode only  
Shutter Speed  
Viewfinder  
2 ~ 1/2000 Sec.  
None  
Field of View  
99% by LCD  
Camera Features Auto Power Off / Time Out Yes  
ISO Equivalent  
Auto ( ISO 80-320)  
Manual ( ISO 80/100/200/400/800/1600)  
*Sensitivity is measured in compliance with the ISO  
standard ISO 12232:2006)  
External Memory  
Flash Modes  
Support SD/SDHC card from 32MB to 16GB  
Auto, Off, Fill, Red-eye  
Shooting Mode  
Auto, P-Mode,Portrait, Night Portrait, Landscape,  
Sport, Night Landscape, Backlight, Museum, Snow,  
Sunset, Fireworks, Party, Beach, Copy,Video,  
Tripod Mount  
Macro  
1/4” Standard  
Yes  
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54 Specifications  
Image  
Resolution  
Image File Formats  
Image Quality Mode  
Still Image: JPEG (Exif2.21)  
Movie: MJPEG (with .AVI format)  
Still Image:  
3280x2460, 2592x1944, 2048x1536, 1600x1200,  
640x480  
Movie Mode:  
640x480@30fps,  
320x240@30fps  
Quality Levels  
Best, Better, Good  
Capture Features DPOF  
Erase Protection  
Version 1.1  
Yes  
Exposure Compensation  
Sharpness  
Selectable +/-2.0EV with 0.3/0.4 EV steps  
High, Normal, Low  
Color  
Vivid, Color, Black&White, Sepia  
Matrix, Spot, Average  
AE Metering  
Focus  
Multi-Zone  
Center  
Selected area  
Flash Range  
Wide: Operating Range 0.6 ~ 3m @ ISO 200  
Tele: Operating Range 0.6 ~ 2m @ ISO 200  
Lens Thread  
Anti-Shake  
None  
Yes, High ISO  
Aperture Priority  
Shutter Priority  
Drive Mode  
No  
No  
Single Mode, Burst Mode, Multi-Burst (VGA@16 shots)  
Quick Delete  
Quick View  
Yes  
Yes  
Quick Review  
Self Timer  
No  
2 or 10 seconds  
Playback Magnify  
White Balance  
Up to 6X(9 steps)  
Auto, Sunny, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Cloudy  
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Video  
Video Out  
PAL, NTSC  
Yes  
Stream to SD/SDHC  
Speaker  
Yes, Mono  
AVI  
Movie File Format  
Movie Length  
Video mode recording: < 80 min  
Max.file size is 4GB.  
Microphone  
Yes, Mono  
Power  
Battery  
NP-40 Lithium-ion  
CIPA 200 images  
USB 2.0 full speed  
Windows 2000/XP/Vista  
Battery Life  
Capability  
Standards  
Camera Interface  
Host Platform  
Operating Temperature  
0°C ~ 40°C  
Language  
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese,  
Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, Russian,  
Turkish, Thai, Korean, Dutch  
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56 Troubleshooting  
Troubleshooting  
Problem  
Action  
Camera does not turn on  
The battery may be exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.  
The battery is installed incorrectly. Re-insert the battery  
observing the correct polarity.  
Camera turns off automatically  
LCD turns off automatically  
Press the Power button again to turn on the camera.  
Press any button to turn on the LCD, when AUTO LCD OFF mode  
(30 SEC or 1 MIN) is achieved.  
Empty battery icon is displayed on  
the LCD then camera turns off  
Battery is exhausted. Charge or replace the battery.  
LCD screen displays ‘Card  
Requires Formatting’  
Memory card format not recognized. Re-format the memory card.  
LCD screen displays ‘Card is Full’  
Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or  
delete unnecessary images from the existing card.  
LCD screen displays ‘Card is  
locked’  
The card is protected by a protect switch mechanism. Move the  
switch to the unlock position.  
Insufficient memory space to  
complete request  
Insufficient space in memory to rotate an image. Delete  
unnecessary images.  
No image displays on the TV  
screen  
Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set correct TV-out type to  
match your TV system.  
Insufficient space on the card  
Delete unnecessary images.  
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