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Before using this camera, be sure
LCD Digital Camera
to read the precautions contained in
this User's Guide, and keep it in a
User's Guide
safe place for future reference.
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INTRODUCTION INTRODUCTION Unpacking Check to make sure that all of the items shown below are included with your camera. If something is missing, contact your dealer as soon as possible. Camera Soft case Strap Alkaline batteries User’s Guide CD-ROM (4 AA-size batteries) Installation Guide USB cable Special video cable 2 ¥¼©R¦W-1 Page 2 2002/6/18, AM 10:40Adobe PageMaker 6.5C/Win
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INTRODUCTION Using the Bundled Accessories ................................. 16 Contents Using the Lens Cap 16 Attaching the Strap 16 Using the Soft Case 17 2 INTRODUCTION Power Requirements .................................................. 17 Loading Batteries 18 Unpacking ..................................................................... 2 Battery Handling Precautions 20 Low Battery Indicator 21 Features ........................................................................ 6 Using AC Po
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INTRODUCTION Using the Self-Timer ................................................... 37 54 MANAGING IMAGES Specifying Image Size and Quality ............................ 39 Folders and Files ........................................................ 54 To specify the image size 39 Folders 54 To specify the image quality 39 Files 55 Exposure Compensation ............................................ 40 Protecting Images Against Deletion ........................... 55 Selecting White Balance .......
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INTRODUCTION Transferring Images to a Computer .......................... 68 88 SOFTWARE DRIVER INSTALLATION GUIDE USB Connection 68 Connecting the USB Cable 69 Software Driver Installation Guid .............................. 88 Disconnecting the USB Cable 70 Using a Memory Card to Transfer Image Data ......... 70 Memory Card Data 71 IMPORTANT! DCF Protocol 71 The contents of this manual are subject to change Memory Card File Structure 72 without notice. Image Files Supported by the Came
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INTRODUCTION DCF Data Storage Features DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) data storage High-resolution CCD with 2 million effective pixels (2.14 protocol provides image inter-compatibility between the million total pixels) digital camera and printers. 1.5-inch TFT color LCD monitor screen VIDEO OUT terminal Connect to your TV for big-screen viewing of images. 2X digital zoom USB compatibility Built-in 16MB flash memory Connect to your computer for quick and easy image Images can be recorde
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INTRODUCTION Should foreign matter or water ever get into the camera, Precautions immediately turn power off, unplug the AC adaptor from the power outlet, and contact your dealer or nearest ser- General Precautions vice provider. Using the camera under these conditions creates the danger of fire and electric shock. Be sure to observe the following important precautions Should you ever notice smoke or a strange odor coming whenever using the camera. out of the camera, immediately turn power off a
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INTRODUCTION Never open the battery cover, disconnect the AC adaptor Operating conditions from the camera or unplug it from the wall socket while This camera is designed for use in temperatures ranging recording images. Doing so will not only make storage of from 0C to 40C. the current image impossible, it can also corrupt other im- Do not use or keep the camera in the following areas. age data already stored in camera memory. --- In areas subject to direct sunlight --- In areas subject to high
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INTRODUCTION Condensation About the camera’s backlight.... When you bring the camera indoors on a cold day or other- The camera is equipped with a fluorescent light source to wise expose it to a sudden change of temperature, there is provide the back lighting for its LCD. the possibility that condensation can form on the exterior or The normal service life of the backlight is approximately on interior components. Condensation can cause malfunc- five years, when the camera is used for about two h
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INTRODUCTION GUIDELINES LAID DOWN BY FCC RULES FOR USE OF THIS UNIT IN THE U.S.A. (not applicable to other areas). 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. NOTICE This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B peripheral, pursuant
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GETTING ACQUAINTED GETTING ACQUAINTED This section contains important information you should know when trying to operate the camera. General Guide The following illustrations show the names of each component, button, and switch on the camera. Front Shutter release button Flash (page 28) (page 31) Exposure sensor (page 32) Lens Memory card cover (page 9) (page 44) Normal/Macro selector Self-timer lamp (page 34) (pages 15, 38, 77) 11 ¥¼©R¦W-3 Page 11 2002/6/18, AM 10:56Adobe PageMaker 6.5C/Win
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GETTING ACQUAINTED Back Viewfinder POWER ON/OFF switch (page 35) (page 23) Operation lamp (pages 15, 32, 77) [ ] / [ ] buttons Monitor screen (page 14) SET button (page 31) MENU button Mode selector (page 27) 12 ¥¼©R¦W-3 Page 12 2002/6/18, AM 10:56Adobe PageMaker 6.5C/Win
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GETTING ACQUAINTED Side Bottom Card access lamp USB port Tripod screw hole (pages 15, 45, 77) (pages 66, 69, 74) Battery cover (page 18) VIDEO OUT terminal (pages 66, 67) DC IN 6V terminal (page 22) 13 ¥¼©R¦W-3 Page 13 2002/6/18, AM 10:56Adobe PageMaker 6.5C/Win OPEN
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GETTING ACQUAINTED Monitor Screen Indicators The following describes the different indicators and markings that appear on the camera’s monitor screen. REC mode Image Size/Recording Mode indicator (800 x 600 pixels/Single Snapshot) Self-timer Quality (1600 x 1200 pixels/Single Snapshot) F FINE (800 x 600 pixels/Continuous Shutter) N NORMAL (1600 x 1200 pixels/Continuous Shutter) Flash Mode indicator Auto Flash 2X Zoom factor Flash Off Memory capacity Flash On (Remaining number Red-eye reduction
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GETTING ACQUAINTED PLAY mode Indicator Lamps (Built-in memory) The camera has three indicator lamps, an operation lamp, a (Memory card) card access lamp, and a self-timer lamp. These lamps indi- cate the current operational status of the camera by lighting, Shot number flashing, and changing color. For details, see “Indicator Zoom factor Lamp Reference” on page 77. 2X 1234 Card access lamp Operation lamp _ 123 1234 Battery 06/20/01 Date capacity File number Self-timer lamp The above indicators
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GETTING ACQUAINTED Attaching the Strap Using the Soft Case Attach the strap as shown in the illustration below. Keep the camera in its soft case to protect it when not in use. Monitor screen facing down IMPORTANT! IMPORTANT! Be sure to keep the strap around your wrist when us- ¥ Never put any other objects besides the camera into ing the camera to protect against accidentally drop- the soft case. ping it. The supplied strap is intended for use with this cam- era only. Do not use it for any
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GETTING ACQUAINTED Power Requirements Your camera features a two-way power supply that lets you use either AA-size batteries or household AC current. A set of AA-size alkaline batteries is supplied with the camera. The other items listed below are available separately. Batteries Four AA-size alkaline batteries: LR6 Four AA-size lithium batteries: FR6 Four AA-size nickel-metal hydride rechargeable batteries: NP-H3 IMPORTANT! Never use manganese batteries. Use only the battery types specifical
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GETTING ACQUAINTED l Battery Life Guidelines Loading Batteries The battery life guideline values given below indicate the Make sure that camera power is turned off whenever loading amount of time at standard temperature (25C) until power or replacing batteries. automatically turns off due to battery failure. They do not guarantee that batteries will provide the amount of service 1. Turn the camera over, and indicated. Low temperatures and continued use reduce bat- slide the battery cover in the
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GETTING ACQUAINTED CAUTION! The following examples show how alkaline battery life Battery life differs greatly by manufacturer. We recom- changes under different conditions. mend use of MX 1500 (AA) DURACELL ULTRA alkaline batteries with this product. Example 1: Intermittent use of the camera shortens battery life. Tips for Prolonging Battery Life Conditions Use the SET button to turn off the flash when you are not Temperature: 25 C using it. Repeat of a cycle of recording of one shot per minut
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GETTING ACQUAINTED About rechargeable batteries Battery Handling Precautions Use only the nickel-metal hydride batteries (NP-H3) that are available from your dealer as options for this camera. Proper Incorrect use or handling of batteries can camera operation is not guaranteed when other recharge- cause them to leak or burst and create the able batteries are used. danger of serious damage to your camera. Be AC Adaptor/Charger : BC-3HA sure to note the following important precau- Nickel-metal hyd
