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1. Handling the camera roughly may cause a malfunction Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera Use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and may cause a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment When placing the batteries into the camera check the polarity markings on the batteries and to ensure that the batteries are inserted correctly Incorrect battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment B Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time The batteries may leak and cause a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment If the batteries leak clean and wipe the battery compartment carefully and install new batteries You re your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid 4 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION Overview Package contents GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA 9 11 Names of Parts LCD Monitor Icons GETTING STARTED 12 17 Installing the batteries Inserting an SD Memory Card optional accessory Attaching the Hand Strap Setting the Date and Time Setting Image Resolution and Quality RECORD MODE Taking Images Portrait Mode Normal Mode Digital Zoom Self Timer Flash PLAYBACK MODE X 20 29 Viewing Images Zoom Playback Displaying Thumbnail Images Sli2. Yes and press the SET button B The message No image appears on the LCD monitor NOTE B Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later time B To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will format the memory card Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card This feature allows you to copy your images from the camera s internal memory to an SD memory card Of course you can only do this if you have an SD memory card installed and some images in internal memory 26 To copy still images and movies from internal memory to SD memory card follow the steps below 1 Be sure the camera power is off and insert the SD memory card 2 Turn the camera on 3 Toggle the MODE button to 3 and press the SET button 4 Press the MENU button 5 Select Card Copy using the a v buttons and press the P button 6 To proceed with the copying process select Yes using the A Y buttons and press the SET button B The display indicates copying is in progress once finished you return to the playback screen NOTE E t is not possible to copy from SD memory card to internal memory Changing the Camera Startup Logo You can specify the start up logo for your camera You can select the new logo among the taken still images To activate the new startup logo follow the steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the
3. SET button 2 Display the still image you want to 27 specify using the UY buttons Press the MENU button 4 Select Save As Logo using the a v buttons and press the P button 5 To set the new logo select Yes using the a v buttons and press the SET button B Toggle the button to exit from the menu mode B This new logo will be activated on the next time you turn on the camera Setting the DPOF DPOF is a standard for recording printing information directly on the SD memory cards and other media Files saved in the DPOF format can be printed using compatible printers or through a laboratory printing device To set the DPOF setting on a still image 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select DPOF using the alv buttons Select Single using the A v buttons Select the desired field item using the and press the P button and press the SET button 4 buttons and press the SET button Quantity Allow you to select the image 28 quantity 0 9 Use the buttons to select the desired image quantity Set Image Allow you to select another desired still image you want to specify using the WP buttons Exit Allow you to exit from the menu mode Press the SET button to exit from menu mode To set the DPOF setting on all still images at once 1 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select DPOF using the a v b
4. details The camera produces a sound beep each time you press a camera button if this function is enabled This option allows you to select the language for the menus and the text display on the LCD monitor If there is no camera activity no buttons are pressed for a defined period of time 3 minutes while the camera is powered on the camera will switch to an idle mode and eventually turn itself off to conserve power If the camera is idle re activate the camera by pressing any button or switch the mode dial If the camera has powered off you must to turn the camera on again by pressing the POWER button 45 Option On Off 1 Min 3 Min 5 Min 10 Min Cancel Reset Frequency CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS This feature gives you an option whether to Yes restore all camera settings to their original No status or not This camera supports different lighting 50 Hz frequencies 50 Hz and 60 Hz When 60 Hz photographing under fluorescent lighting select the correct frequency setting depending in your local area s voltage This function is only effective if you set the White Balance to Fluorescent setting Item Sensor Image resolution LCD Self timer Zoom Capture modes Memory type Approx 3 0 Mega pixels 2912 x 2184 pixels FW interpolation to 6 3 Mega pixels 2032 x 1520 pixels 1600 x 1200 pixels 1280 x 960 pixels 640 x 480 pixels 16MBinternal memory 14MB available for image
5. how to use PhotoSuite to edit and retouch your recorded images please refer to its online help B For Windows 2000 XP users make sure to install and use the PhotoSuite while logged in as a user with an Administrator account B PhotoSuite is not supported on the Mac iPhoto or iPhoto2 is recommended 35 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA PhotoVista is an easy to use program that lets you create spectacular 360 panoramic images in a snap When you view these panoramas you get the experience of being totally immersed in a realistic environment PhotoVista s powerful engine quickly and automatically stitches images together and its intuitive interface will let even a novice get great results in minutes To install PhotoVista BE 1 Insert the CD ROM packaged with the camera into the TRES Manua CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install PhotoVista Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation NOTE W For information on how to use PhotoVista to create spectacular 360 panoramic images please refer to its online help B For Windows 2000 XP users make sure to install and use the PhotoVista while logged in as a user with an Administrator account B PhotoVista is not supported on the Mac B Windows XP users who have not installed XP Service Pack 1 be sure to link to http java sun com getjava download html first and download the Java Virtual Machine installation For more information about Java pleas
6. time When the DATE TIME screen appears follow these steps to set the correct date and time 1 Select the setting item with the A Y buttons and press the button B Date Set the date B Time Set the time B Mode Set the date and time format 2 Press the A Y buttons to change the value and press the SET button to confirm B Date Time Press the P button to select the field item 3 Toggle the SET button to return to the main menu Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size dimension image file size and compression ratio for your image These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in internal memory or on an SD memory card As you get to know the camera it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results but produce large files sizes Therefore few images will take up a lot of memory space High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and situations requiring the finest detail Lower resolution quality images take up less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e mail in a report or on a web page To change image resolution or image quality perform the steps below 15 Toggle the MODE button to CS and pr
7. B The video resolution for videoconferencing applications is generally 320 x 240 B For more information about the operation of videoconference application software refer to its respective help documentation MENU OPTIONS The Basic of the Menu Operation B To display the menu Q 1 Toggle the MODE button to C3 8 O fo 2 Press the SET button Q B On the O mode the menu appears Skip Step 3 3 Press the MENU button B The menu appears B o select an item i 1 Press the buttons to select the desired item 2 Press the gt button to enter the field menu B To select a setting value 39 1 Press the A Y buttons to select the desired setting 2 Press the SET button to confirm the selection 3 Toggle the 4 button to exit from the menu mode B To implement a confirmation screen 1 Press the AY buttons to select Yes 2 Press the SET button 3 Toggle the 4 button to exit from the menu mode OSD Menus To display the related menu options press the MENU button Record Menu Setting Description Option Resolution Sets the image resolution Refer to 6M 2942 x 2184 pixels section in this manual titled Setting 3M l m 2032 x 1520 pixels Image Resolution and Quality for ae further details mi 1600 x 1200 pixels ss 1280 x 960 pixels s 640 x 480 pixels A0 Quality Sets the image quality Refer to X Super fine section in this manual titled Setting Fine Image Resolutio
8. European Regulatory Information Declaration of Conformity We the undersigned Company Address Country Telephone number Fax number Internet KYE SYSTEMS Corporation No 492 Chung Hsin Rd Sec 5 San Chung Taipei Hsien Taiwan R O C 886 2 2995 6645 886 2 2995 5302 http www geniusnet com tw certify and declare under our sole responsibility that the following equipment Product Description Intended use EU EFTA member states intended for use Manufacturer Brand Model Designators Information technology equipment personal computer peripheral input device for home and office use EU Austria Belgium Denmark Finland France German Greece Ireland Italy Luxembourg The Netherlands Portugal Spain Sweden United Kingdom EFTA Switzerland Iceland Liechtenstein Norway KYE SYSTEMS Corporation Genius G Shot P611 are tested to and conform with the following standards EN 55022 EN 55024 and therefore complies with the essential requirements and provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89 336 EEC 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 lim
9. Windows Media Player or Apple QuickTime Player B QuickTime basic player is available free of charge compatible with both Mac and Windows computers and can be download from the Apple web site at www apple com For help using QuickTime Player usage please refer to the QuickTime on line help for more information TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES TO YOUR COMPUTER To transfer images video clips from the camera to your computer follow these steps Step 1 Installing the USB driver Windows 98 and Mac OS 9 0 users only Step 2 Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3 Downloading image and video files System Requirements Windows HM Pentium 200 MHz or higher 31 Windows 98 98SE Me 2000 XP 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD ROM drive Available USB port System Requirements Macintosh PowerPC G3 G4 OS 9 0 or later 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD ROM drive Available USB port Step 1 Installing the USB driver Windows 98 computers The USB driver on the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 computers Installing the USB driver on computers running Windows 2000 ME XP is not necessary 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click USB DRIVER Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation After the USB driver has been 32 installed restart your computer Macintosh OS 9 0 computers For Mac OS 9 0 or highe
10. allation is completed restart your computer 237 NOTE B The USB driver that bundled inside the CD ROM is designed in a form 2 in 1 USB amp PC camera driver a On Windows 98 the Windows OS will install both USB amp PC camera drivers b On Windows 2000 ME XP it will only install PC camera driver Step2 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1 Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer f WSB Setting l Se 2 Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB connector on the camera 3 Select PC Cam using the a v button and press the SET button 4 Position the camera steadily on top of your computer monitor or use a tripod NOTE B When using this camera as a PC camera there is no need to install any batteries into the camera The camera will automatically power on when connected to the computer via USB cable Step3 Running Your Application Software i e Windows NetMeeting To use Windows NetMeeting for videoconferencing 1 Go to Start Programs Accessories Communications NetMeeting to launch the NetMeeting program 2 Click the Start Video button to view live video 38 3 Click the Place Call button 4 Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling 5 Click Call The person that you are calling must also have Windows NetMeeting running and be willing accept your call to start the videoconference NOTE
11. and press the SET button Select the image video clip you wish to delete by using the v buttons Press the MENU button Select Delete using the a v buttons and press the P button 5 Select This Image using the a v buttons and press the SET button Aa O N gt 6 To confirm the deletion on the selected image select Yes using the A Y buttons and press the SET button B The next image video clip appears To delete all images or movies at once 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select Delete using the A v buttons and press the P button 4 Select All Images using the a v buttons and press the SET button 5 To confirm the deletion all images select Yes using the A v buttons and press the SET button B The message No image appears on the LCD monitor NOTE B To delete images or videos stored in internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherwise you will delete the images or video clips stored on the memory card 25 Formatting Media This utility formats the internal memory or memory card and erases all stored images and data 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 2 Press the MENU button 3 Select Delete using the a v buttons and press the P button 4 Select Format using the A v buttons and press the SET button 5 To format the memory card internal memory select
12. de Show Display Deleting Images Setting the DPOF MOVIE MODE Recording video clips Viewing video clips TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR COMPUTER Step 1 Installing the USB driver Step 2 Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3 Downloading images and video clips INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE J 35 INSTALLING PHOTOVISTA USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Step 1 Installing the PC Camera Driver Step 2 Connecting the Camera to Your Computer Step 3 Running Your Application Software MENU OPTIONS 39 46 Record Menu Movie Menu Playback Menu Setup Menu CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS 46 47 INTRODUCTION Overview Your new digital camera delivers high quality 2912 x 2184 resolution images using a 3 0 Mega pixel imager Using the 1 5 TFT color image LCD monitor you can compose images and then examine them in detail An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting lighting conditions and determines whether the flash should be used This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right 16MB internal memory 14MB available for image storage lets you capture and store images without the need for an additional memory card However you may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 512MB capacity by using an external memory card In addition to still images you can record short videos using the movie function Images you have taken can be downloaded to yo
13. e SET button 2 Select the image that you want to view using the X buttons and press the SET button 3 Activate the digital zoom feature using the D button B Enlarge the image by toggling the SET button ie 2X 4xX Had B To view the different portion of the enlarged image press the A w 4 buttons 21 Displaying Thumbnail Images This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image 1 Toggle the MODE button to 2 and press the SET button 2 Press the 5 button B Nine thumbnail images appear on the LCD monitor Assuming there are nine or more images in memory 3 To view a full size image selecting it using the A w 4 buttons and then press the SET button and the selected image will be displayed in the full LCD frame Slide Show Display The slideshow function enables you to playback your images back automatically in sequential order as a slide show This is a very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing recorded images and for presentations 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 99 2 Press the MENU button and move to Slide Show using the A Y buttons 3 Press the P button 4 Set the playback interval using the a v buttons and press the SET button B The slideshow starts displaying your images on the LCD monitor one by one at the set interval B To stop the
14. e refer to its on line help at http java sun com getjava help html After this Java installation you can install iSee Media PhotoVista B PhotoVista System Requirements are 36 Windows 98 Windows NT 4 Service Pack 3 or higher Windows 2000 Windows Me Windows XP Service Pack 1 or higher USING THE CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your camera can act as a PC camera which allows you to videoconference with business associates or have a real time conversation with friends or family To use the camera as a PC camera follow these steps Step 1 Installing the PC camera driver same as USB driver Step 2 Connecting the camera to your computer Step 3 Running your application software i e Windows NetMeeting NOTE B Video conferencing or video editing software is not included with the camera B This mode is not supported for Mac General System Requirements for Videoconferencing To use the camera for videoconferencing your computer system must include HM Microphone B6 Sound card W Speakers or headphones BI Network or Internet connection Step1 Installing the PC Camera Driver The PC camera driver included on the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert the CD ROM that came with the camera into your CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click USB DRIVER Follow the on screen instructions to complete the installation After the driver inst
15. ended period of time batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions might affect the number of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use B f you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time remove them from the camera to prevent leakage or corrosion B Never use batteries of different types together or mix old and new batteries B Never use manganese batteries Inserting an SD memory card optional accessory The camera comes with 16MB 14MB available for image storage of internal memory allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera However you can expand 12 the memory capacity by using an optional SD Secure Digital memory card so that you can store additional images and video clips 1 Make sure the camera is turned off 2 Slide the battery SD card cover in the direction of the DPEN arrow 3 Insert the SD memory card B The front side of the memory card printed arrow should face towards the rear side of the camera B fthe card cannot be inserted check the orientation 4 Close the battery SD card cover NOTE Bi Be sure to format the memory card with this camera before its initial usage Refer to section in this manual titled Formatting Media for further details To remove a memory card Make sure the camera is
16. ess the SET button Press the MENU button Select Resolution Quality using the A Y buttons and press the P button Use the A Y buttons to select the setting that you desire and press the SET BR O N gt button B Toggle the lt button to exit from the menu mode O ea pu wc enu Quality The table below shows the approximate number of shots that you can take at each setting based on 14MB internal memory or using an optional memory card from 8MB to 512MB SD 14MB SD Memory Card 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB 256MB 512MB peer ee NE ee Ce ae oe sueme v e v e o am oor oma se o se o0 oe sm one n uporno m e m sm am su vor wem me m p ww m pw D oma 27 et vee aoe soe ne 16 Coma s e s am em se m oss upertne er er e m se vem sum or saa rine 206 ur 250 eos sus aeos um 000 Fame ara ees eor ses ue wr voe The above data shows the standard testing results The actual capacity varies according to the shooting conditions and settings RECORD MODE Taking Images Your camera is equipped with a 1 5 LCD monitor to compose images Before you start taking pictures be sure that the lens cover is opened and the focus switch is set to the appropriate photography mode 1 Open the lens cover 2 Set the focus switch to ah 3 Toggle the MODE button to G and press the SET button 4 Compose your shot
17. its 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 BI Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna WE Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver M Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected Use of shielded cable is required to comply with Class B limits in Subpart B of Part 15 of the FCC rules Do not make any changes or modifications to the equipment unless otherwise specified in the manual If such changes or modifications should be made you could be required to stop operation of the equipment READ THIS FIRST Notice T Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications software software drivers and user s manual This U
18. lessly Turning the flash OFF when not needed will also improve battery life PLAYBACK MODE In mode you can view magnify delete images play video clips or run a slide show Playback mode also provides a thumbnail image display allowing you to quickly scan for the image you want Viewing Images When you take a still image or movie it is immediately stored in internal memory or on an SD memory card Still images and movie in internal memory or on an SD memory card can be displayed on the LCD monitor To view still images follow the steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press 20 the SET button B The last still image taken is displayed B For movies the first frame is displayed as a still image 2 Move to the still image you want to view using the X buttons W f you press the V button you can view the next still image or movie B f you press the lt button you can view the previous still image or movie NOTE B images are played back from the following recording media When no memory card is loaded it plays back from internal memory When an SD memory card is loaded it plays back from SD memory card B fthere are no images stored in memory the No image message will appear on the LCD monitor Zoom Playback While reviewing your images you may enlarge a selected portion of an image This magnification allows you to view fine details 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press th
19. n and Quality for Normal further details Exposure Your camera adjusts the exposure of 1 5EV 1 5EV each scene automatically However if the subject is very dark or very bright you may override the camera s automatic exposure determination to make the subject brighter or darker This is called EV compensation Examples of Exposure Compensation B Positive Compensation Imaging printed text black characters on white paper Portraiture with back lighting Very bright scenes such as snow and highly reflective subjects Shots made up predominantly of sky B Negative Compensation Spotlighted subjects particularly against dark backgrounds maging of printed text white characters on black paper Scenes with low reflectivity such as shots of green or dark foliage 41 WB White Balance Self Timer Your camera adjusts the white balance of each scene automatically However the images that your camera captures will appear different under different lighting conditions sun shade fluorescent tungsten lights Unlike your eyes which can easily adjust to different lighting conditions lighting temperatures a digital camera cannot always differentiate between lighting types Under some lighting conditions the image may appear in strange shades If that occurs you may change the white balance setting by specifying a lighting condition temperature most appropriate for your scene This fea
20. ns and press the P button O apt ung cou 5 Use the buttons to select Yes and press 7 R the SET button B Toggle the button to exit from the menu mode 6 Press the shutter button B The self timer function is activated B To cancel the self timer at any time press the shutter button to disrupt the sequence NOTE B After an image is taken using self timer the self timer mode is turned off B f you wish to take another image using the self timer repeat these steps Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash When you are in Normal mode the focus switch is set to a you can take an image using a flash mode suitable to your circumstances 1 Toggle the MODE button to CS and press the SET button 19 2 Press the button repeatedly until the desired flash mode appears A Auto flash The flash fires automatically according to the ambient lighting conditions Select this mode for general flash photography e Flash off The flash will not fire Select this mode when taking images in a place where flash photography is prohibited or when the distance to the subject is beyond the effective range of the flash 3 Compose the image and press the shutter button S NOTE B f you will not be using the flash turn it off Turning the flash OFF will result in faster camera startup and faster operation because the capacitor will not be charged need
21. nsidered as a disk drive just like a floppy disk or CD You can download transfer images video clips by copying them from the removable disk untitled disk on a Macintosh to your computer hard drive or to another kind of disk Windows Open the removable disk and subsequent folders by double clicking on them Your images are inside these folder s Select the images that you want and then choose Copy from the Edit menu Open the destination location folder and choose Paste from the Edit menu You may also drag and drop image files from the camera to a desired location Macintosh Open the untitled disk window and the hard disk or the destination location Drag and drop from the camera disk to the desired destination NOTE B Memory card users may prefer to use a memory card reader highly recommended 34 INSTALLING PHOTOSUITE PhotoSuite is a very user friendly image editing program With PhotoSuite you can easily retouch compose and organize your images It contains a variety of templates such as photo frames birthday cards calendars and more Get your images ready and go explore this amazing program To install PhotoSuite USB Driver 1 Inset the CD ROM packaged with the camera in to the CD ROM drive The welcome screen appears 2 Click Install PhotoSuite Follow the on screen User s Manual instructions to complete the installation 7 NOTE B For information on
22. on the display screen 5 Place the subject of your photo at the center and press the shutter button NOTE B The LCD display darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction 17 B Fora close up photography set the focus switch to V The flash mode is automatically set to m To review the last recorded image press the button Press the 9 button again to return to the record mode Digital Zoom Using digital zoom images appear closer Digital processing lets you zoom in the image without deterioration 1 Toggle the MODE button to GS and press the SET button 2 Compose your picture while viewing the LCD monitor 3 Press the button to activate the digital zoom B Toggle the D button to magnify up to 4x poe EX aaa 4 Press the shutter button to capture a Zoomed image NOTE B Digital zoom is only available at the resolution of 640 x 480 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 2032 x 1520 pixels Self Timer The self timer duration is ten seconds Activate the self timer by pressing the shutter button The self timer LED blinks slowly for seven seconds and then blinks rapidly for 18 the last three seconds This allows you to get into the scene when taking group images 1 Secure the camera to a tripod or place it on a stable surface 2 Toggle the MODE button to C9 and press the SET button 3 Press the MENU button 4 Select Self Timer using the A Y butto
23. r the computer will automatically recognize the camera and load its own USB drivers Step 2 Connecting the camera to your computer 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 connector on the camera 3 Select Disk Drive using the A v button and press the SET button 4 From the Windows desktop double click on My Computer 5 Look for a new removable disk icon This removable disk is actually the memory or memory card in your camera Typically the camera will be assigned drive letter e or higher 6 Double click on the removable disk and locate the DCIM folder 7 Double click on the DCIM folder to open it to find more folders Disk Drive B Your recorded images and video clips will be inside these folders B Copy amp Paste or Drag N Drop image and video files to a folder on your computer Mac users Double click the untitled disk drive icon on our desktop iPhoto may 33 automatically launch The volume label may vary depending upon whether you use internal camera memory or a memory card NOTE B When transferring images to the computer there is no need to install any batteries into the camera The camera will automatically power on when connected to the computer via USB cable Step 3 Downloading Images Video clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer it is co
24. rface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury If the camera has Lo been dropped or damaged turn the camera off and remove the batteries Contact your dealer or authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the memory card slot This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not attempt to modify this camera Do not remove the camera casing This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle This may cause a traffic accident CAUTION Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam such as near a cooking stove or humidifier This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct sunlight Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may cause a fire Do not cover or wrap the camera with a cloth or quilt This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case and cause a fire Always use the camera and accessories in well ventilated locations Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration
25. ser 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 The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user s manual For driver updates and revisions to this manual please refer to our website www geniusnet com tw WARNING B Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera Take particular care when using the camera under extreme weather conditions such as rain or snow or when operating the camera at the beach or near water Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture Do not use the camera if water has entered the camera Turn the camera off and remove the batteries Contact your dealer or authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera Turn the camera off and remove the batteries Contact your dealer or authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping su
26. slideshow display press any button Until stopped the slideshow will repeat itself NOTE B You can adjust the slideshow display interval from 3 sec 6 sec or 10 sec B f you wish to exit from the Slide Show menu select Exit on the menu setting options Deleting Images You can easily delete still images and video clips that have not come out right The following are the 4 ways to delete photos B One shot at a time Using the button Using the Delete menu B All frames at once To delete one image or movie Quick Delete cs mode 23 To delete one image movie Quick Delete mode 1 To delete the last recorded image movie Press the SET button 4 When the delete message appears select Select the image video clip you wish to Press the SET button 4 To delete this current image press the Toggle the MODE button to GS and press the SET button press the button Yes using the a v buttons and then press the SET button E f you wish to cancel the deletion select No B it returns to the preview screen Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button delete using the WY buttons button When the delete message appears select Yes using the a v buttons and then press the SET button B f you wish to cancel the deletion select No To delete one image movie Delete menu 24 Toggle the MODE button to
27. storage Support SD memory card up to 512MB capacity 46 Lens Range of Focus Exposure and Compensation White balance Files formats File standards Interface Port Power Dimensions Weight Focal length f 8 65mm F number 3 0 Normal 1 6m to infinity Macro 0 4m to 0 6m Automatic exposure with manual EV compensation 1 5EV in 0 3EV steps Automatic with presets for Cloudy Daylight Tungsten Fluorescent JPEG AVI MPEG 1 for video clip JPEG EXIF 2 2 DPOF 1 0 DCF 1 0 MPEG 1 USB connector 2 AAA Alkaline 1 5V or Ni MH 1 2V batteries 89 5 x 56 x 24 mm W x H x D exclusive of protruding features Approx 82g without batteries and memory card Design and specifications are subject to change without notice AT
28. ture gives you an option whether to enable disable the self timer function 42 A Auto Daylight ake Cloudy Q Tungsten xt Fluorescent Yes No Movie Menu Setting Exposure WB White Balance LAS b 0 0 Description Refer to section in this manual titled Exposure in the Record Menu for further details Refer to section in this manual titled WB in the Record Menu for further details 43 Option 1 5EV 1 5EV Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten D amp gt Fluorescent Playback Menu Setting Delete Card Copy Slide Show DPOF Save As Logo Description Refer to section in this manual titled Deleting Images Formatting Media for further details Refer to section in this manual titled Copying the Contents of Internal Memory to a Memory Card for further details Refer to section in this manual titled Slideshow Display for further details Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the DPOF for further details Refer to section in this manual titled Changing the Camera Startup Logo for further details 44 Option This Image All Images Format Exit Yes No 3 Sec 6 Sec 10 Sec Exit Single All Yes No Setup Menu Date amp Time gt Setting Date amp Time Beeper Language Power Off Auto Power Off Description Refer to section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further
29. turned off Open the battery memory card cover Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject NOTE B To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD memory card you can slide the write protected tab on the side of the SD memory card to LOCK i LOCK LOCK m To save edit or erase data on an SD memory card m peer you must unlock the card Write protect tab Write protection state 13 Attaching the Hand Strap To prevent accidental slippage during use always use the strap B Attach the camera strap as follows 1 Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the hand strap eyelet on the camera 2 Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured Turning the Power On Off The camera is switched between On Off as follows 1 You can use the POWER button to power on off the camera B Open the lens cover before you start taking pictures recording video clips B When the power is turned on the camera will start in the C9 mode NOTE If the camera goes unused for a certain period of time while the camera is powered on the camera will switch to an idle mode and eventually turn itself off to conserve power Setting the Date and Time The Date Time screen will be presented if when B Camera is turned on for the first time B Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without batteries for an extended 14 period of
30. ur computer using the USB cable USB driver required for Win 98 and Mac OS 9 0 You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software or image editing software you may already own You may share your images with your friends via e mail in a report or on a website NOTE The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ from 7 the actual setting of your camera Package contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items B Digital camera B Software CD ROM USB cable iB User s manual 2 X AAA alkaline batteries Camera strap m Quick guide B Camera pouch NOTE E Accessories and components vary by retailer GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View Strap eyelet Lens cover Lens Self timer LED Flash POWER Power button Shutter button E UN IE NU dw 1 Focus switch Yy Macro mode A Normal mode Status LED A Arrow button up E Thumbnail button MENU Menu button 4 gt Arrow button right MODE Mode button 5 SET Set button Flash button 6 V Arrow button down D Zoom button T lt Arrow button left 2 Quick view button Delete button 8 LCD monitor 9 USB connector 10 Battery cover 11 Memory card cover 12 Tripod socket LCD Monitor Icons Display icons Still Image Record Mode 1 Possible number of shots at the c
31. urrent size and quality settings 2 Battery level V Full battery power 2 Medium battery power qn Virtually no battery power 3 Memory card indicator 4 Flash mode A Auto flash e Flash off 5 Focus mode A V Macro mode Daylight A Normal mode aks Cloudy 6 White balance A Auto Tungsten 10 Fluorescent EM 2912 x 2184 pixels 7 Image quality 2032 x 1520 pixels Superfine Mi 1600 x 1200 pixels Fine Hf 1280 x 960 pixels Normal 640 x 480 pixels 8 Image size 9 Self timer mode Display icons Movie Mode 1 Battery level 2 Movie mode 3 Memory card indicator Display icons Playback Mode 1 Frame number 2 Battery level 3 Forward arrow 4 Reverse arrow 11 GETTING STARTED You can use 2 AAA size batteries Alkaline Ni MH to power the camera Installing Batteries 1 Make sure the camera is off 2 Slide the battery SD card cover in the direction of the DPEN arrow 3 Insert the batteries according to the correct polarity marks or 4 Close the battery SD card cover firmly NOTE B Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance This low temperature will also influence alkaline battery performance therefore Ni MH rechargeable battery is highly recommended B f you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have not been used for an ext
32. uttons Select All using the amp buttons and To confirm the setting use the Toggle the MODE button to 3 and press the SET button and press the P button press the SET button A V buttons to select Yes and press the SET button Quantity 1 NOTE B This function can be used only on still image files that are saved on memory cards MOVIE MODE Recording Video Clips The movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels 29 1 Open the lens cover 2 Toggle the MODE button to 8 and press the SET button 3 To start recording a video clip press the shutter button Shooting continues until you press the shutter button again 4 Pressing the shutter button again stops recording Qn NOTE B The self timer cannot be adjusted used B The flash mode is disabled Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips follow the steps below 1 Toggle the MODE button to and press the SET button 2 Move to the movie you want to see using the 4v buttons 3 Press the shutter button B Playback begins B The elapsed playback indicator or the elapsed time is displayed on the LCD monitor B Press the shutter button again to stop the playback To pause resume press the Y button 30 L Shutter button T NOTE B The zoom function cannot be activated during movie playback B To play the video clip back on your computer you may use either
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