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Vivitar ViviCam 3635 Digital Camera

1. 31 32 For all frames 1 Press the lt button to select Clear ALL and press the OK button The camera will return to the DPOF menu 2 Press the OK button to exit the PLAY menu mode hater Advanced Operation Using the SET UP Menu By changing various items of the SET UP menu the camera can be set to your needs The main switch of the camera can be set to SET so that various settings can be made according to your needs SET UP menu contains Format Self Timer Auto Shut Off Number Reset Beep Quick Review Date amp Time Language sub menus To access the SET UP menu and change the settings perform the following steps 1 Set the main switch to SET The LCD monitor will turn on and the SET UP menu screen will appear 2 Press the 4 Y button to select the desired sub menu 3 Press the 4 gt button to change the sub menu setting m To make a series of settings repeat steps 2 to 3 4 Set the main switch to a mode other than SET to exit the SET UP menu mode E The setting made are saved even when the power is turned off SET UP Number Reset gt Off Beep gt On Formatting the SD Memory Card Multi Media Card 1 Enter the SET UP menu mode Format is selected 2 Press the P button to enter the Format menu 3 Press the lt q button to select YES and press the SET button Formatting message will appear When formatting i
2. 45 C Humidity 20 80 RH Size W H D 100 8 j 64 j 42 8mm Weight Approx 175g excl batteries SD Memory Card Apple Macintosh Power Macintosh Mac OS and the Mac OS logo are registered trademarks of Apple Computer Inc Microsoft and Windows are registered trademarks of the Microsoft Corporation Pentium is a registered trademark of the Intel Corporation All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners
3. Failure to do may result in an electrical shock Caution A When leaving the camera unused for long periods such as during a vacation always unplug the camera from the power source batteries or AC power adapter for safety if you are using the AC power adapter unplug the dapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Failure to do so could result in a fire A Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera The use of unsuitable batteries may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment A When fitting batteries into the camera check the polarity markings on the battery and to ensure that you insert the battery correctly Incorrect battery polarity may result in the batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire injury or soiling of the battery compartment A 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 Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid ONTENT 11 14 14 15 15 17 18 19 19 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 Preparation Checking accessories System Requirements Name of Parts Preparing the Po
4. SET UP menu mode Setting the quick review 1 Enter the SET UP menu mode and press the 4 Y button to select Quick Review Off is selected 2 Press the P button to select On The setting will take effect at the time the menu selection is made 3 Set the main switch to a mode other than SET to exit the SET UP menu mode When setting the quick review on no matter whether the LCD monitor is on or off a preview of the captured image will be temporarily shown on the LCD Monitor as soon as the image acquired When the 3 seconds are over the LCD Monitor will return to viewfinder mode or automatically turned it off During this 3 seconds of preview in either case the user will have the option by means of an on screen prompt of saving the image just captured by selecting the YES and pressing the OK button or deleting the images by selecting No and pressing the OK button If there is no key operation within the 3 seconds the image is automatically saved Setting the date 1 Enter the SET UP mode and press the A V button to select Date amp Time 2 Press the P button to enter the Date amp Time menu 3 For the setting see Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time Date page 14 4 Set the main switch to a mode other than SET to exit the SET UP menu mode Setting the language 1 Enter the SET UP mode and press the A W button to select Language 2 Press the P button to enter the
5. Caution Do not place this camera in damp or dusty locations This may cause a fire or an electrical shock 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 or the AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt This may cause heat to build up and distort the case and cause a fire Always use the camera and its accessories in well ventilated locations Handle the camera carefully and do not bump the camera into any hard object Handling the camea roughly may cause a malfunction Do not move the camera while it is switched on if you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have switched off the camera Ensure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or an electrical shock When handing the camera always unplug it from the power source batteries or AC power adapter for safety if you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera
6. Images can be recorded using default settings OFF Power off The camera is turned off E Playback mode PLAY Images recorded can be played back on the LCD monitor SET Setup mode SET UP Various settings can be changed 10 5 way button OK button Used for zoom operation and menu operation Pressing the center acts as the OK button MENUI DISPLAY button MENU button Displays menus of various modes DISPLAY button Images can be displayed and recorded using the LCD monitor by pressing the DISPLAY button during Manual mode M and Auto mode Status LCD AUTO ADAY ap por Ea FINE IT FINE ECONOMY amp Camera mode By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button the subject can be recorded in the optimal condition Auto Wi Red eye Reduction 4 Fill in Flash EA Night View Portrait D Flash Off aA Distant t Macro o Self timer For details on each mode see Chapter 2 Basic Recording 53 6 Battery life indicator When using batteries the battery level is indicated using 3 levels full a low q HH empty gq Picture quality mode The picture quality of image data can be selected from 3 types by pressing the PICTURE button SUPER FINE FINE G Economy Remaining number of frames Remaining number of frames available for recording is displayed When the cam era is connected to a PC PC is displayed Wes This indicator is
7. Objects with no contrast flat objects with only horizontal lines fast moving objects poorly lit objects objects with strong backlight or reflecting light and objects that flicker such as fluorescent lighting X Self timer Mode This mode automatically releases the shutter after a delay so that the person making the recording can be included in the image The self timer LED on the front of the camera will flash in red and the shutter will be released after about 10 seconds The delay time can be set to either 10 sec default setting or 3 sec in the SET UP menu See page33 Press the MODE button and select amp To cancel the self timer select a mode other than X using the MODE button hater 2 Advanced Recording Using the M REC menu The main switch of the camera can be set to MI so that recording can be made with user defined settings M REC menu contains Movie mode Digital Zoom Camera Exposure White Balance AE mode Slow Shutter Screen Contrast and Black amp White sub menus To access the M REC menu and how to change the settings perform the following steps 1 Set the main switch to MB The lens will extend E fthe main switch is set to Mtg with the lens is being held Err may appear in the status LCD If this occurs turn the main switch to OFF and then turn it back to M Press the MENU button to enter the M REC menu mode Press the button to select the desired sub menu Pres
8. adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera After checking that smoke is no longer being emitted contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility and request repairs never attempt to repair this camera yourself as this is dangerous Do not use the camera if any water has entered the camera Turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter if you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Then contact your dealer or your local 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 then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter if you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Then contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock If the camera has been dropped or if the camera case has been damaged turn the camera off and then disconnect the power source batteries or AC power adapter if you are using the AC power adapter unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera Then
9. displayed when the camera is set to movie recording Ba This indicator is displayed when the camera is set to black and white i recording Preparing the Power Supply Turn the main switch to the OFF position CR V3 lithium battery 1 2 3 the diagram Open the battery card cover by sliding in the direction indicatied the arrow Insert the battery in the correct direction as shown in Close the battery card cover AA batteries Insert AA batteries 2 units with polarity as shown in the diagram inside the battery compartment AA alkaline batteries and AA nickel hydrogen batteries can be used Do not use a mix of different types different manufactures different classifications of batteries When using rechargeable batteries read the instruc tion manual of the batteries and charger before use Rechargeable batteries cannot be charged in the camera 11 12 Battery life indicator The number of pictures that can be taken varies according to the performance and usage conditions of the batteries Power is consumed by the following operations even when not recording and these will reduce the number of images that can be recorded m Repeated focus operations by pressing the shutter button halfway E Repeated zoom operations m Extensive use of the LCD monitor in the Playback mode m Communication with a PC Using the AC adapter Insert the AC adapter into a wall outlet Next connect the power c
10. gt the camera will not enter playback mode until the card access LED is off When the card write process is completed the camera will automatically enter playback mode 1 ENEE Set the main switch to gt The latest image recorded will be displayed Movies will be displayed inside a yellow frame When there is no image data the message No picture in camera will appear Press the 4 P buttons to browse the previously succeeding recorded images The image will first appear jagged The image will become clear in a few moments Images can be forwarded even before they become clear About the Playback Screen Other than images the LCD monitor displays the following 25 26 File no displayed only when the 100 0001 2002 02 14 Date display displayed for 3 image number is set to ON seconds during playback The directory number and file number x2 Zoom playback magnifica recorded on the card are displayed These registration numbers are assigned tion displayed only during zoom uniquely to each image and used when playback creating DPOF files page29 25 Frame no always displayed The frame no is attached to each image for Protected mark displayed only for Picture quality playback on the camera he maximum numberof frames this camera can playback protected images mode always displayed is 999 Ifthere are more than 999 images Su perfi ne ona SD memo
11. mark O n will disappear ot O N Displaying the file number The file no can be displayed on the image being played back See page 26 1 Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the A W button to select Image number 2 Pressthe P button and select On 3 Press the OK button The camera returns to the normal playback display and the file no will be displayed on the image E When selecting Off and pressing the OK button or MENU button the file no will be cleared from the image Adjusting the Screen Contrast The screen contrast can be set to darker or brighter as your preferences Please refer to page24 for more details on how to make adjustments Selecting the Image to Print DPOF Images cannot be printed by the camera itself This menu is for giving instructing about the images and the quantity of print required for automatic output of images within a card to a DPOF 1 compatible digital printer There are 2 types of specifications single frame specification and all frame specification A DPOF file is automatically created on the card and the order data is recorded within this file 1 DPOF abbreviation for Digital Print Order Format E When printing images using the DPOF function on your own printer first check with the printer manufacturer to make sure that your printer is DPOF compatible 29 30 Selecting images single frame all frames de Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the A
12. press the A W button to select White Balance 2 Press the lt 4 gt button to select Auto default setting lt 0 Daylight 6 Incandescent lighting gt Strobe lighting or Fluorescent lighting depends on your lighting condition 3 Press the OK button to exit the M REC menu mode 23 24 m When there are multiple light sources or when the subject is under special lighting the desired result may not be achieved Changing the AE mode For normal setting the AE mode is set to center weighted light reading The mode can also be changed to spot reading In spot reading the exposure can be adjusted based ona selected position of the subject 1 Enter the M REC menu mode and press the A W button to select AE mode 2 Press the 4 gt button and select Regular or Spot 3 Press the OK button to exit the M REC menu mode Changing to Slow Shutter Speed The normal shutter speed is between 1 2000 and 1 8 seconds but by turning on Slow shutter mode the range can be extended to between 1 2000 and 2 seconds Use a tripod for stabilizing the camera 1 Enter the M REC menu mode and press the A W button to select Slow Shutter 2 Press the 4 gt button and select On 3 Press the OK button to exit the M REC menu mode m The slow shutter setting can only be used during Night view portrait flash off distant and macro modes Adjusting the Screen Contrast The screen cont
13. sides or the up down direction are incorrect E f force is used when inserting SD Memory Card Multi Media Card damage may occur to the connector section Removing the card 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Press the edge of the inserted SD Memory Card Multi Media Card 3 The card will unlock and eject 4 Close the battery card cover Press to Eject Caution SD Memory Cards and Multi Media Cards are manufactured using precision electronic components Do not perform the following as malfunction or damage may occur as a result m During image recording the card access LED is lit While the lamp is on do not open the battery card cover or remove the SD Memory Card Multi Media Card Interrupting the writing process will not only cause the camera to malfunction but the card may become unusable E Do not touch the terminal with hands or metal objects Damage to the components may occur as a result of static electricity Before handling a SD Memory Card or Multi Media Card discharge any static build up from your body by touching grounded metal etc E Keep dust water and foreign objects away from the terminal section m Do not store the card in places with high humidity dusty places or where static electricity or electromagnetic fields are likely to occur m Do not bend drop or apply excessive force E Avoid heat liquid and direct sunlight when using and for storage E Do not dismantle or modify 13 14 Import
14. than SET to exit the SET UP menu mode E Even if the selection is set to Off the camera will automatically shut off after several hours SET UP SET UP Format gt Format gt Self Timer gt 10sec Gelf Timer 10sec Auto Shut Off gt 3min Auto Shut Off gt 10min Number Reset gt Off Number Reset Off Beep gt On Beep gt On v v Resetting the file number The file number can be reset 1 Enter the SET UP menu mode and press the A W button to select Number Reset 2 Press the button to select On The setting will take effect at the time the menu selection is made 3 Move to the next menu or set the main switch to a mode other than SET to exit the SET UP menu mode If number reset is set to On and there are no images within the card that were recorded with this unit images will be numbered from xxxxxx1 jpg If there are images recorded with this unit the number following the last file no will be used 34 Turning off the beep sound The beep sound heard during warnings etc can be turned off 1 Enter the SET UP menu mode and press the A W_ button to select Beep On is selected 2 Press the button to select Off The setting will take effect at the time the menu selection is made 3 Move to the next menu or set the main switch to a mode other than SET to exit the
15. 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 detectable by turning the equipment in question off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interfer ence by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna In crease the distance between the equipment and the receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit than that which the receiver is connected to Or consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help NOTE A shielded type DC power cable incorporated with a ferrite core is required in order to meet the FCC emission limits and also to prevent interference to the nearby radio and television reception Use only shielded I O cable incorporated with a ferrite core to connect this equipment to host computer and TV set Shielded A C power cable and shielded I O cables are required in order to meet the FCC emission limits It is essential that only the supplied power cord and I O cable s be used Warning Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke becomes unusually hot to be touched emitting any unusual odor or noise or if it is in any other abnormal states Operating the camera in any of these situations may cause a fire or an electrical shock batteries or AC power adapter If you are using the AC power
16. ALL Press the OK button Press the lt button to select YES Press the OK button After Erasing ALL Pictures is displayed all images are erased and No Picture in Camera is displayed If there are one or more protected images the last frame is displayed Erasure time may take some time when erasing many frames or when using a Multimedia Card Viewing Multiple Images Index Playback Images of 9 frames are displayed at one time on the LCD monitor This function is useful for quickly locating the desired image to display ie oe eX Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the A W button to select Index Press the gt button Images of 9 frames will appear at one time The select frame is displayed with a red frame Movie images are displayed with p amp 2 and protected images are displayed with om i Press the A V lt 4 P and buttons to select the desired image Press the OK button The selected image will be displayed in the normal display mode PLAY Erase Glide Show gt Protect gt p ff image number gt O v Viewing a Slideshow of Images Recorded images can be checked by playing back at specific intervals 1 2 5 Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the A W button to select Slide Show Press the P button The slideshow confirmation screen will appear YES will be selected Press the OK but
17. Language menu 3 For the setting see Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time Date page 14 4 Set the main switch to a mode other than SET to exit the SET UP menu mode hapter Z Transferring your Images to the Computer Before image transfer please read the following guideline carefully Driver Installation If you are planing to transfer your images into a computer make sure to complete the camera driver installation before the camera connection The steps are as below 1 2 Insert the software CD ROM disc into your CD ROM drive The setup program starts Follow the on screen instructions to complete the camera driver installation Restart the computer Downloading Images 1 2 3 4 5 Turn on the power of your PC Connect the camera and PC using the USB cable supplied Set the main switch on the top of the camera to A MM gt or SET PC will appear on the status LCD Double click My Computer Double click the newly created removable device G This assumes that the new device is drive G The drive letter may differ depending on the PC you are using K An undefined Name icon will appear on the desktop if connected with Noe ee ae Macintosh computer Double click the DCIM folder Double click the inside folder to display the icon of the image file Double click the file to display the image To save copy drag and drop the file to the de
18. Quantity GEE Checking determining images The File number and Quantity are displayed in a list and the setting contents are checked 1 Press the W button to select List 2 Press the OK button The specified file number and quantity will be displayed in a list 3 After checking the contents using the A W button press the button and select OK 4 Press the OK button The camera will return to the DPOF menu 5 Press the OK button to exit the PLAY menu mode d PLAY say 9 ray 9 PLAY gt lo File number Quantity File number Quantity Crear ALL CISD CHED Deleting images from the list single frame all frames Images not required to be printed can be deleted from the list single frame all frames 1 Display the list screen For single frame 2 Pressthe A V button to select the image to delete 3 Press the OK button The image to delete and the delete confirmation screen will appear 4 Press the lt q button to select YES and press the OK button The list screen with the deleted image removed will be displayed 5 Press the button to select OK and press the OK button The camera will return to the DPOF menu 6 Press the OK button to exit the PLAY menu mode PLAY DPOF List DPOF List File number Quantity File number Quantity j 00 Remove _ves CASD e DPOF List File number Quantity Casa 1
19. Vivitar Vivicam 3635 User Manual English 021009 Warranty Policy This camera is under warranty for one full year from the date of purchase by the original purchaser In case of defects in materials or workmanship we will replace or repair the camera free of charge This warranty applies to the camera only This warranty does not include batteries or other acces sories that have not been manufactured by our company This warranty will not be honored if the camera has been mishandled or tampered with or altered by anyone other than the manufacturer Other than for the warranty herein we are not responsible for loss damage or inconvenience of any kind A defective camera being returned under warranty must be accompanied by a brief description of the difficulties encountered and also by a proof of purchase with the date of purchase clearly indicated All related transportation costs and insurance are at the owner s expense Any alteration of this warranty cannot be made without the written approval from our company FCC Notice 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 commercial 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
20. W button to select DPOF 2 Press the button to enter the DPOF menu Set up will be selected 3 Press the OK button 4 Press the A W button to select Select or ALL Select Images within the card are selected one at a time and the quantity to print is specified ALL The quantity of all frames within the card is specified The quantity cannot be specified for individual frames o 4 CD fe No C AI _ For Select 5 Select Select and press the OK button 6 Select the image using the 4 gt button and specify the quantity to print using the A 7 button The range that can be specified for Quantity is 1 99 for each image file 7 Press the OK button The camera will return to the screen of 8 Press the w button to select Exit and press the OK button fe Select C NO Cae For ALL 5 Select ALL and press the OK button 6 Press the A W button to specify the quantity to print Select ALL is selected m The range that can be specified for Quantity is 1 99 for each image file m f there are more than 100 images on the card the message You may select up to 100 pictures will appear and the camera will display the Select screen 7 Press the OK button The camera will return to the screen of 8 Press the w button to select Exit and press the OK button PLAY CE ALL
21. able of the AC adapter into the AC adapter jack on the camera m Always use the supplied AC adapter Otherwise fire and or electrical shock may occur as a result m When carrying the camera overseas check with a travel agency etc and prepare a conversion adapter suitable for the power plug of the destination country in advance Auto shut off function When using the camera with batteries and no operation is made for a certain time the camera power will automatically turn off to prevent battery depletion To recover from auto shut off press the MODE button PICTURE button A W lt P button shutter button or DISPLAY button The time for auto shut off is factory set to 3 min and the setting can be changed in the SETUP menu See page 33 E The auto shut off function operates even when using the AC adapter Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card Multi Media Card Always turn the main switch to the OFF position and make sure the card access LED is off before inserting removing the SD Memory Card Multi Media Card Inserting the card 1 Open the battery card cover 2 Face the label of the SD Memory Card Multi Media Card toward the front of the camera and the end of the connector toward the card slot 3 Carefully insert the card into the camera with the mark on the label facing up until a click is heard The card will be locked 4 Close the battery card cover E SD Memory Card cannot be inserted and locked if the front back
22. agnification ratio will be displayed on the top right Use the LCD monitor as the viewfinder for recording Reset All o gt Movie mode Movie mode o gt Off Digital Zoom Digital Zoom p id gt Camera Exposure 0 Camera Exposure gt White Balance Auto White Balance Auto v v Blue frame E Pressing the 4 button each time will switch the magnification between 1 5x and 2x Digital zoom cannot be used when the LCD monitor is off E When using digital zoom the picture quality may decrease compared to images recorded under normal conditions Exposure Compensation The exposure can be compensated to intentionally brighten or darken the overall recorded image The camera exposure can be adjusted within the range of 1 5EV at 0 3EV intervals 1 Enter the M REC menu mode and press the A W button to select Camera Exposure 2 Press the 4 P button to adjust the exposure compensation Pressing the lt button will darken the image and the button will lighten the image 3 Press the OK button to exit the M REC menu mode It is recommended to record multiple images with different camera exposure settings and later select the best image E The result of compensation may be insufficient when using the flash Changing the White Balance The white balance can be adjusted so that images can be recorded in natural colors no matter what light source the subject is exposed to 1 Enter the M REC menu mode and
23. ant Attaching the Strap Pass the thin loop through the strap into the Pass the strap through the thin loop and pull When using Multi Media Cards the operation response time may be longer during shoot ing and playback when compared with the SD Memory Cards However this is due to the specification of the Multi Media Card and is not a malfunction The SD Memory Card includes a write protect switch Please note that pictures cannot be taken or deleted when the write protect switch is on When using SD Memory Cards Multi Media Cards on a PC do not change the attributes read only etc of the files the file names or the directory name of image data saved on an SD Memory Card Multi Media Card or save files other than image data taken by this camera Images that have been changed or added will not only play back on the camera but may cause the camera to malfunction as well Always format SD Memory Cards Multi Media Cards using this camera A card formatted in a PC may not operate properly strap holder on the right side of the camera Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time Date When using the camera for the first time set the menu display language and time date The setting range is between January 1 2001 and December 31 2035 The menu language time and date are maintained by the backup condenser The setting contents are therefore retained even when replacing the lithium battery AA batteries Backup time during b
24. ation see Setting the Picture Quality page17 4 Press the MODE button to set the recording mode m For more information see Selecting the Recording Mode page18 to Self timer Mode page 21 5 Look through the viewfinder to determine the image composition and then press the lt q W and P T buttons to set the subject size PICTURE 15 16 E When pressing the lt W button the subject will become smaller wide When pressing the gt T button the subject will become larger telescopic The zoom range is equivalent to 35 105mm in a 35mm camera 6 Lightly press the shutter button halfway The LED1 will light green and the focus and exposure will be locked If the subject to focus is not in the center of the viewfinder perform Focus Lock Recording page17 7 Gently press the shutter button completely Recording is completed when a buzzer sound is heard E The operation of writing the recorded image to the SD Memory Card Multi Media Card will start and at the same time the card access LED on the side of the camera will light orange When the card access LED turns off the writing process is completed Viewfinder and LED For normal recording aim at the subject using the entire viewfinder area To focus position the sub ject within the diagonally lined center area of ZZ located at the center of the viewfinder a For macro r
25. attery replacement is about 15 minutes Make sure that batteries or AC adapter have been installed connected Set the main switch to gy Mi gt or SET The LCD monitor will turn on and the Language Setting screen will appear Press the A W button to select the desired language and press the OK button The Confirmation screen for the selected language will appear Press the lt button to select YES and press the OK button The selected language will be confirmed and the Time Date Setting screen will appear 5 Use the lt gt button to adjust the number to the current Year Month Day amp Time Press the W A buttons to move the next previous data field 6 When the last item is selected changed press OK button The Confirmation screen for the date setting will appear 7 Press the OK button again The set values will be stored hater 42 Basic Recording Recording Normal recording is performed with the subject a distance of more than 0 8m For distances between 0 25m to 0 8m from the subject see Macro Recording mode page20 1 Check to make sure that an SD Memory Card Multi Media Card is properly inserted 2 Set the main switch to O The lens will extend E fthe main switch is set to O while the lens is being held Err may appear in the status LCD If this occurs turn the main switch to OFF and turn it back to N 3 Press the PICTURE button to set the picture quality E For more inform
26. completely to record Recording using the LCD moniter As well as using the optical viewfinder the LCD monitor can be used as viewfinder for framing Set the main switch to fy Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor Record by referring to the LCD monitor Recording procedure is the same as when using the viewfinder Setting the Picture Quality By using the PICTURE button the picture quality of the image data to be recorded can be selected from 3 types The currently selected picture quality is displayed on the status LCD SUPER FINE Default setting FINE B Economy ECONOMY GB 17 18 Number of recordable images The values shown below are guides when recording using the same picture mode When there are files other than images or when recording is made while switching the picture quality mode record ing mode the number of recordable images will vary Furthermore the number of recordable images may also vary depending on the recorded subject Picture quality mode Estimated number of File size estimate recordable images 8MB card SUPER FINE About 17 images About 240KB FINE About 26 images About 150KB ECONOMY About 68 images About 60KB Note When using an SD Memory Card Picture quality modes and number of recorded pixel Picture quality mode Number of recorded pixels H x V Picture quality SUPER FINE 1600 x 1200 pixels Among the 3 picture quality modes Default this mode is superior
27. con will appear on the status LCD m When the movie mode is selected and the main switch is set to MIM the LCD monitor will automatically turn on and display through image The LCD monitor will not turn off even when pressing the DISPLAY button 4 Record the movie The movie will be recorded while the shutter button is held down m During recording REC will appear on the right side of the screen in red and the recorded time will be displayed E The optical zoom will not operate during movie recording Perform the operation before pressing the shutter button wrec _wREc Digital Zoom ub Off Movie mode ab Off Digital Zoom gt of Camera Exposure gt D White Balance gt Auto Camera Exposure gt o White Balance gt Auto Yellow frame Through image Yellow frame Using the Digital Zoom By combining the optical zoom 3x and digital zoom 1 5x 2x images can be recorded with a zoom of 4 5 times to 6 times the original size The digital zoom can only be used when optical zoom is set to TELE 3x 22 Enter the M REC menu mode and press the A W button to select Digital Zoom Press the gt button to select On Press the OK button to exit the M REC menu mode Press the gt T button until the optical zoom stops Then release the 5 WAY button e O DoS and press the gt button again f A blue frame will appear on the LCD monitor and the m
28. contact your dealer or your local authorized service facility Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock 8282 O Warning Do not place the camera in any unstable locations such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may fall or tip over and cause injury Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure that there is no water getting 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 on near water Water in the camera may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the Compact Flash card slot This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not attempt to modify this camera This may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not remove the camera casing This may cause an electrical shock Internal inspection maintenance and repairs should only be carried out by your dealer or local authorized service facility Avoid using this camera in the bathrooms Exposure to excessive moisture may cause a fire or an electrical shock Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter This may cause an electrical shock Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle This may cause a traffic accident A A A
29. ecording 0 25m to 0 8m or if the zoom position is set to TELE and the distance Focus area between the camera and subject is near record with the LCD monitor set to ON since the viewfinder and the recording range will vary For macro recording see page20 LED Messages Type Color Status Definition Warning sound LED 2 Red Blinking System error error code displayed on status LCD Yes LED 2 Red Blinking Image blur warning Low light warning No LED 2 Red On Flash charging No LED 1 Green Blinking Auto focus AF unavailable No LED 1 Green On Camera ready for recording No LED 1 2 Green and Red Blinking Camera unstable warning low luminance warning or when subject cannot be focused AF Yes LED 1 2 Green and Red Blinking Insufficient card space or card is not inserted damaged unformatted or write protected No LED 1 2 Green and Red On Formatting card or during process No Focus Lock Recording Use the following procedure if the subject to record is not in the center of the viewfinder Position the subject so that it falls within the focus frame and lightly press the shutter button halfway The LED 1 will light green and the focus position will be locked Releasing the finger from the shutter but ton after locking the focus position will cancel the focus lock While continuing to hold the shutter but ton down lightly halfway re position the subject for the desired composition and gently press the shutter button down
30. hen using an 8MB SD Memory Card File Format JPEG EXIF 2 1 DCF DPOF AVI Lens Auto focus zoom lens f 5 4 16 2mm Equivalent to f 35 105mm by 35mm film camera conversion F 2 8 W 4 6 T Focusing range 0 25m 00 during macro recording mode 0 25m 0 8m normal recording 0 8m 00 Exposure control Programmed AE Photometry Center weighted light reading normal setting spot reading White balance Auto daylight incandescent flash fluorescent Shutter speed 1 8 1 2000 sec during slow shutter ON 2 1 2000 sec Flash Internal auto lighting flash Flash effective range WIDE 0 8 3 0m TELE 0 8 2 0m Red eye reduction AUTO ON OFF available Recording modes Recording modes Single shooting Self timer Macro Long distance Night view portrait Back and white Digital zoom 1 5x 2 0x Movie 320x240 160x120 LCD monitor 1 5 inch TFT color LCD monitor Playback Single frame close up playback 2x movie playback index playback slideshow Deletion Single frame all frames format LED display Self timer LED LED 1 LED 2 card access LED Buzzer Various warnings during recording Auto date function Date and time recorded Power supply CR V3 lithium battery 1 unit AA nickel hydrogen batteries 2 units AA alkaline batteries 2 units or AC adapter DC 3V I O terminals USB terminal AC adapter jack Operating temperature 5 C
31. in quality lm ages consisting of about 2 million pixels can be recorded in this mode FINE 1280 x 960 pixels Images consisting of about 1 3 million pixels can be recorded in this mode ECONOMY 640 x 480 pixels Among the 3 modes this mode al lows the most number of images to be recorded Selecting the Recording Mode By selecting a preset recording mode using the MODE button the subject can be recorded in the optimal condition 14 modes can be selected using the 8 icons Pressing the MODE button will cycle through the recording modes The selected recording mode is pointed by the arrow icon of A on the status LCD auToO KoA a RA VIN A AAA AAAA MODE any N D E Ame During auto power off the setting of each mode is saved BA Night View Portrait mode and Self timer mode are canceled Jump function When power is turned off the mode returns to default setting However the previously set mode can be selected by pressing the MODE button once Self timer is not included as a previous set mode Single action AUTO function Pressing the MODE button for 2 seconds will return the mode to Ai Ui Auto Mode Since this mode automatically performs all settings it allows you to concentrate on the actual image to record When recording in a dark place or against backlight the camera will automati cally determine whether the flash is necessary Press the MODE button and select Mi NOTE The flash rec
32. microsoft com hapter D Advanced Playback Erasing Using the PLAY Menu Set the camera to P so that various playbacks can be made Play menu contains Erase Index Slide Show Protect Image number Screen Contrast DPOF sub menus To access the Playback menu and change the settings perform the following steps BOR ONS Set the main switch to gt The last image recorded will be displayed Press the MENU button to enter the PLAY menu mode The PLAY menu screen will appear Press the A W button to select the desired sub menu Press the lt q P button to change the sub menu setting Press the OK button to exit the PLAY menu mode The menu settings that have been made will be saved even when the power is turned off Erasing Images Displayed images can be erased one image at a time or all recorded images can be erased at one time Erasing one frame 1 Display the image to erase on the LCD monitor 2 Press the MENU button and enter the PLAY menu mode Erase will be selected 3 Press the button to enter the Erase mode and press the A button to select This 4 E Press the OK button The displayed image will be erased Image number following the frame erased will be reassigned Erasing all frames 1 Press the MENU button and enter the PLAY menu mode Erase will be selected 27 28 or bh ON Press the button to enter the Erase menu and press the w button to select
33. ng Under low light conditions the shutter speed will become slow Since this may result in the image becoming blurred use of a tripod is recommended Press the MODE button and select A Distant Mode Used when recording far away scenery Infinity focus is selected at this mode to gain maximum sharpness The flash will always be off during recording Press the MODE button and select A Ww Macro Mode Used when recording the subject at close distances Macro recording is used when the subject is within a distance range of between 0 25m 0 8m Tele 0 3m 0 8m from the front of the lens For macro recording the flash will always be off Under low light conditions the shutter speed will become slow Since this may result in the image becoming blurred the use of a tripod is recommended Caution For macro recording the recording range and the field of view within the viewfinder will differ Use the LCD as a viewfinder monitor for recording Set the main switch on the top of the camera to The lens will extend Press the PICTURE button to set the picture quality Press the MODE button and select Y 3 Press the DISPLAY button to turn on the LCD monitor Apply the same procedure as the normal recording to take a close up shot Refer to normal recording from step 5 to 7 at page15 E Focus adjustment may be difficult for the following condition A location where the subject or background is extremely dark e
34. ording range is 0 8 to 3 0m when the camera is set to WIDE and 0 8 to 2 0m when set to TELE the range varies depending on the zoom position and aperture While the flash is being charged the viewfinder LED will light in red While the LED is on flash recording cannot be made Nite lt gt Red eye Reduction Mode Pre flashing is performed before the actual flash to reduce the red eye effect Other than the pre flash the mode is the same as Press the MODE button and select NOTE The red eye reduction may have little effect if the subject is not directly facing the pre flash or actual flash or when there is some distance between the camera and subject 4 Fill in Flash Mode Used to soften dark shadows on the face of the subject due to backlight artificial lighting etc The flash will always be used regardless of the surrounding brightness Press the MODE button and select 4 Night View Portrait Mode Used when recording subjects with night view as the background The flash and red eye reduction will always be used Under low light conditions the shutter speed will become slow Since this may result in the image becoming blurred use of a tripod is recommended Press the MODE button and select Js 19 20 F Flash off Mode Used when recording in a place where flash photography is prohibited or when utilizing the night view or indoor lighting for recording The flash will always be off during recordi
35. rast can be adjusted depending on the recording location 1 Enter the M REC menu mode and press the A button to select Screen Contrast 2 Press the P button to enter the Screen Contrast menu and use the lt and P buttons to adjust the brightness 3 Press the OK button and exit the REC menu mode Recording in black and white Used for expressing a nostalgic feeling similar to using black and white film or for recording characters on a magazine blackboard etc as memos 1 Enter the M REC menu mode and press the A W button and select Black amp White 2 Press the gt button and select On 3 Press the OK button to exit the M REC menu mode Through image on the LCD monitor will be displayed in black and white will be displayed on the status LCD Resetting the Camera to Default Settings Various settings made in the M REC menu can be reset to default settings 1 Enter the M REC menu mode to select Reset All 2 Press the gt button to enter the Reset All menu and press the q button to select YES 3 When the OK button is pressed all settings will return to the default settings Default settings Movie mode Off Digital Zoom Off Camera Exposure 0 White Balance Auto AE mode Regular Slow Shutter Off Black amp White Off hater 4 Basic Playback Playing Back Images Recorded images can be displayed on the LCD monitor Note If after recording the main switch is set to
36. ry Card Multi Media Fine Card the camera may not play back the images properly B Economy wf Movie Displaying images at 2x magnification 1 AUEN N Select the image to display Press the OK button The center of the image will be displayed at magnification of 2X Magnified images are displayed inside a blue frame Press the A W 4 P button to scroll the image and display the desired portion Press the OK button returns the screen to the original 1x display Blue frame Playing Back Movies oY Select the movie to play back Movies are displayed in a yellow frame Press the OK button The playback of the movie will start All information displays will be cleared at the time of playback Playback cannot be started when the LEDs is on red green or the card access LED is on Press the OK button to stop playback and return to the initial screen Press the W button to pause Press the W button once more to resume playback When playback is finished the screen returns to the initial screen Yellow frame Playing back Movies on a PC First transfer the movie files to a PC page 34 To playback a movie on a PC video player software is required Macintosh users can download the latest version of QuickTime from the Apple Computer web site http Avww apple com Windows users can download the latest version of Windows Media Player from the Microsoft Corporation web site http Awww
37. s completed the screen of will be displayed SET UP Self Timer 10sec Auto Shut Off 3min Number Reset Off Beep On v SET UP CD Formatting resets The memory card and erases All pictures on it Format Formatting The memory card Setting the Self Timer The self timer interval can be changed from 10 seconds default setting to 3 seconds 1 Enter the SET UP menu mode and press the A W button to select Self Timer 10 sec is selected 2 Press the P button to select 3 sec The setting will take effect at the time the menu selection is made 3 Move to the next menu or set the main switch to a mode other than SET to exit the SET UP menu mode SET UP Format D Format Di gt gt Auto Shut Off gt 3min Auto Shut Off 3min gt Off Number Reset Off On Beep gt On Number Reset Beep Setting the auto shut off time The auto shut off time can be changed from 3 minutes default setting to 10 minutes or the function can be turned off 1 Enter the SET UP menu mode and press the 4 YW button to select Auto Shut Off 3min is selected 2 Press the button to select 10 min or Off The setting will take effect at the time the menu selection is made 3 Move to the next menu or set the main switch to a mode other
38. s the 4 gt button to change the sub menu setting Press the OK button to exit the M REC menu mode Record using the set conditions See Recording page15 oar w N CD Movie mode D Off Movie mode o gt Off Digital Zoom D Off Cc Digital Zoom up Off Camera Exposure p O White Balance gt Auto White Balance Auto a a 21 E The menu settings that have been made will be saved even when the power is turned off E The settings set in the M REC menu will not have any effect when the main switch is set to A Recording a Movie Movies can be recorded with this camera The available recording resolutions are 320 X 240 pixels and 160 X 120 pixels The maximum recording time for a movie is about 15 seconds and recording continues while the shutter button is held down f When the movie mode is set all menus with the exception of Reset All and Screen Contrast will become unavailable 1 Enter the M REC menu mode and press the A W button to select Movie mode 2 Press the 4 gt button to select Off default setting 320 x 240 or 160 x 120 3 Press the OK button to exit the M REC menu mode Through images will be displayed on the LCD monitor with a yellow frame And the resolution will be displayed in the upper left of the screen and the recording time will be displayed in the upper right of the screen m When movie mode is selected the i
39. sired location on the PC g While the camera is connected to a PC the camera cannot be used for recording or playing back images UW The camera cannot be connected to your PC if the card is not inserted Warning Do not disconnect the USB cable AC adapter or open the battery card cover while the card access LED is on Furthermore do not format the SD Memory Card or Multi Media Card using a PC Data may become damaged Image files can be copied to a hard disk or other media and deleted as necessary For details refer to the instruction manual operating system in use Images that have been altered or newly saved on an SD Memory Card Multi Media Card using a device other than this camera will not only play back on the camera but may cause the camera to malfunction when inserted Do not change the file name of image data saved on an SD Memory Card Multi Media Card using a PC or save files other than image data taken by this camera 35 36 Specifications Image sensor 1 2 7 CCD 2 11 mega pixels 1688x1248 Recording medium SD Memory Card Multi Media Card Image resolution Still image Super fine 1600 x 1200 Fine 1280 x 960 Economy 640 x 480 Movie 320 x 240 160 x 120 pixels Number of recordable images Super fine approx 17 images Fine approx 26 images Economy approx 68 images Movie 1 movie Max of 15 sec 320X240 pixels approx 2 movies 160X120 pixels approx 8 movies W
40. ton Slideshow will start with the first frame and each frame will be displayed in order at an interval of 3 seconds During the playback Press the W button to pause press the W button again to resume Press the OK button to stop slideshow playback When playback is finished the display will stop at the final frame The frame playback interval of 3 seconds cannot be changed Keeping Important Images Protect Setting Recorded images can be protected to prevent them from being accidentally erased Applying the protect setting 1 2 Display the image to protect on the LCD monitor Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the A W button to select Protect 3 Press the button The Protect confirmation screen will appear YES is selected If NO is selected using the button and the SET button is pressed the camera will return to the normal playback screen 4 Press the OK button The image will be protected and the protected mark Om will appear m Protected images will not be deleted even when erasing all frames image number gt Off Removing the protect setting 1 Display the protected image on the LCD monitor Enter the PLAY menu mode and press the A W_ button to select Protect Press the P button The protect confirmation screen will appear YES will be selected Press the button to select NO Press the OK button The protect setting will be removed from the image and the protected
41. ver Installation Downloading Images Specifications hater 7 Preparation Thanks for the purchase of the digital camera With the camera you will live a whole new camera experience and make photo shooting more interesting and fun Here below we will guide you through the whole picture taking process please read this User s Manual carefully and keep them in a safe place for future reference Checking Accessories Software CD ROM USB Cable AC Power Adapter optional Battery optional SD Memory Card optional Owner s Manual Quick Start Guide Pouch and Strap System Requirements Windows 98 2000 Me Pentium 166 MHz or higher for PC Users Mac OS 8 6 9 0 9 1 X Power PC CPU for Macintosh Users Color monitor 800x600 24 bit or higher recommended Available USB port CD ROM drive 80 MB available hard disk space At least 32 MB RAM Names of parts MODE button LED1 LED2 Viewfinder f Status LCD C pay PICTURE button Sa O f all S g LCD monitor 03 Hg Ka 5 way button A Y a W gt T and center OK buttons Strap holder Card access LED AC adapter socket USB terminal MENU button DISPLAY button Battery card cover Main swith Shutter button E Self timer LED Flash has a Viewfinder window Flash sensor Lens Tripod hole Main switch Maa Manual mode M REC Images can be recorded using manual settings O Auto mode REC
42. wer Supply Inserting Removing the SD Memory Card Multi media Card Attaching the Strap Adjusting the Menu Display Language and Time Date Basic Recording Recording Setting the Picture Quality Selecting the Recording Mode Auto Mode Red Eye Reduction Mode Fill in Flash Night View Portrait Flash Off Distant Mode Macro Mode Self Timer Mode Advanced Recording Using the M REC menu Recording a Movie Using the Digital Zoom Exposure Compensation Changing the White Balance Changing the AE Mode Changing to Slow Shutter Speed Adjusting the Screen Contrast Recording in Black and White Resetting the Camera to Default Settings 25 25 25 26 27 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 32 32 32 33 33 33 34 34 34 34 34 35 35 36 Basic Playback Playing back Images About the Playback Screen Playing Back Movies Advanced Playback Erasing Using the PLAY Menu Erasing Images Viewing Multiple Image Index Playback Viewing a Slideshow of Images Keeping Important Images Protect Setting Displaying the File Number Adjusting the Screen Contrast Selecting the Image to Print DPOF Advanced Operations Using the SET UP Menu Formatting the SD Memory Card Multi Media Card Setting the Self timer Setting the Auto Shut off Time Resetting the File Number Turning off the Beep Sound Setting the QuickView Setting the Date Setting the Language Transferring your Images to your Computer Dri

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