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Digital Camera K3

USER MANUAL

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Table of contents

Thank you for choosing our product. Please read the manual carefully to make best use of all

functions of the product and to guarantee a long service life. Please store the manual in a

safe place for later reference.

Table of contents................................................................ 1

1 Contents of package ....................................................... 3

2 Introduction...................................................................... 4

2.1 Product properties................................................................................................... 4

2.2 Five operating modes ............................................................................................. 4

3 Getting started................................................................. 5

3.1 Parts of your camera............................................................................................... 5

3.2 Inserting the batteries ............................................................................................. 6

3.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card.............................................................. 7

3.4 Attaching the carrying strap .................................................................................... 8

4 Basic operation................................................................ 9

4.1 Switching the camera on and off............................................................................. 9

4.2 Using the mode buttons ........................................................................................ 10

4.3 Taking photographs .............................................................................................. 11

4.3.1 LCD descriptions display.............................................................................................. 11

4.3.2 Snapshot ....................................................................................................................... 12

4.4 Recording audio .................................................................................................... 13

4.5 Making video clips................................................................................................. 15

4.5.1 LCD descriptions .......................................................................................................... 15

4.5.2 Making a video clip ....................................................................................................... 15

4.6 Playing images, audio and videos ........................................................................ 16

4.6.1 LCD descriptions .......................................................................................................... 16

4.6.2 Viewing photos, videos and listening to sound recordings........................................ 16

4.7 Deleting photos ..................................................................................................... 18

5 Advanced operation...................................................... 19

5.1 Using the flash ...................................................................................................... 19

5.2 Using direct access buttons .................................................................................. 19

5.3 Changing menu options ........................................................................................ 20

5.4 List of menu options .............................................................................................. 21

5.5 Exposure compensation ....................................................................................... 23

5.6 Selecting a language ............................................................................................ 23

5.7 Setting the image resolution ................................................................................. 24

5.8 Setting image quality............................................................................................. 24

5.9 Setting image effects ............................................................................................ 24

5.10 Setting the driver ................................................................................................... 25

5.11 Protecting photos against accidental deletion ...................................................... 26

5.12 Viewing images on a television set ....................................................................... 26

5.13 Setting the date and time ...................................................................................... 27

5.14 Setting the LOGO ................................................................................................. 28

6 Installing the software................................................... 29

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6.1 Supported operating systems ................................................................................29

6.2 Installing the driver.................................................................................................29

6.2.1 Installing the driver in MASS mode..............................................................................29

6.2.2 Installing the driver in TWAIN mode ............................................................................31

7 Transferring files to your PC........................................ 32

8 Specifications ................................................................ 33

9 Memory requirement ..................................................... 34

10 Troubleshooting....................................................... 35

11 Further information.................................................. 36

11.1 Safety instructions .................................................................................................36

11.2 Maintenance and care ...........................................................................................36

11.3 Photo tips ...............................................................................................................36

11.4 Battery tips .............................................................................................................37

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1 Contents of package

Please ensure that the following items are included in the box:

1x digital camera

1x user manual

2x AAA batteries

1x USB cable

1x audio cable

1x CD-ROM (driver and application software)

1x carrying case

1x wrist strap

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2 Introduction

This product is a digital imaging device with an integrated digital camera, digital video

recorder, digital audio recorder and PC camera. It allows you to take digital photographs and

videos, make voice recordings or use it as a webcam.

2.1 Product properties

• High resolution photographs, various resolutions can be selected, interpolated output.

• Images can be saved internally or externally.

• High-sensitivity wide-angle flash, three flash modes can be selected.

• Colour TFT LCD monitor for viewing menus and images.

• Three photography modes: single image, self-timer and burst

• TV output: NTS C or PAL

• digital sound recording

• Simple user interface

• Individual start interface for convenient operation

• Special picture effects such as conversion to black and white or nostalgic images

• Fast data transfer thanks to mini-USB connector

• Automatic shutdown conserves batteries

2.2 Five operating modes

• Still image mode – for taking digital images/photographs

• Video mode – for taking high-quality videos with sound

• Recording mode – for sound recordings

• Play mode – for watching/listening to all recordings

• Configuration mode – for setting the operating parameters

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3 Getting started

3.1 Parts of your camera

Familiarise yourself with the parts of your camera before use. That makes it easier to operate

the camera.

Operating status

Flash status

indicator

LCD

Menu button LCD on/of

f

Photo/Video/

Sound

recordingcon

-figuration

button

Play mode button

Up button

Right button

Confirm button

Down button

Left button

Shutter release On/off button

TV output

Microphone

USB terminal

Strap eye

Indicator of

self-timer

Flash

Lens

Battery slot

Card slot

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3.2 Inserting the batteries

Use two AAA (micro) batteries.

1 Push the cover of the battery

compartment in the direction

indicated to open the compartment.

2 Open the cover of the battery

compartment.

3 Insert the batteries into the battery

compartment and ensure that the

polarity is correct. Close the cover of

the battery compartment by closing it

over and pushing it back into place.

1. We recommend that you use rechargeable 1.2V NiMH batteries as they have a

longer battery life.

2. You can also use 1.5V alkaline batteries.

See the “Battery tips” section on page 38 for details on the battery life.

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3.3 Inserting and removing the SD/MMC card

You can use SD or MMC cards to increase the memory capacity. Switch off the camera

before inserting the card. Insert the card as follows (photographs, sound and video recordings

are no longer

stored in the internal memory, but stored on the card).

Inserting the card

1 Open the cover of the card slot.

2 Insert the card in the card slot until it

locks into place.

3 Close the cover of the card slot.

Removing the card

Open the cover of the card slot. Press the card downwards briefly to unlock it. Remove or

change the card and close the card slot cover again.

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3.4 Attaching the carrying strap

Attach the carrying strap for your convenience and for safety reasons.

1 Pass the loop of the

carrying strap through the

eye as shown in the

illustration.

2 Pull the other end of the

carrying strap through the

loop of the thin cord and

pull the carrying strap tight.

Caution

1. Do not hang the camera around your neck using the carrying strap to

avoid danger. This applies to children in particular.

2. When carrying the camera on the strap, ensure that you do not hit

the camera against anything.

3. When attaching the carrying strap, place the camera on a solid

surface to ensure that it cannot fall down and be damaged.

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4 Basic operation

4.1 Switching the camera on and off

Switching the camera on

Press the On/Off button for 1-

2 seconds to switch the

camera on. If the camera is

not switched on, check the

polarity of the batteries

and ensure that they are

charged.

Switching the camera off

Press and hold the main

switch for several seconds to

switch

the cameral off. The LCD

goes blank.

If the camera is idle for more than three minutes, it is switched off

automatically to save battery power. Press the On/Off button for 1-2

seconds to switch the camera on again.

Automatic deactivation is not active in USB or record mode.

On/off button

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4.2 Using the mode buttons

The camera features five operating modes. When the camera is switched on,If USB is

disconnected， it is automatically in still photograph mode. Press the following mode buttons

to select the required mode.

Selects the photography

mode,Video

mode,Recording mode

and setting mode

Play mode

When the camera is in photography mode, press the button to access the video mode.

When the camera is in video mode, press the button to access the recording mode.

When the camera is in recording mode, press the button to access the setting mode.

When the camera is in the setting mode or play mode, press the button to return to the

photography mode.

Press the button to acess the play mode.

When the camera driver type is MASS,If USB is connected,the camera automatically

enter PC-MASS Mode. In PC-MASS Mode,all mode buttons is

disable,you can press the menu button and select Twain driver type to access the

photography mode.if select MASS driver type or press menu button again,the

camera retrun PC-MASS Mode.

If you want to enter PC-MASS Mode from other modes,you can activate the setting

mode,select the MASS driver type.

Mode buttons

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4.3 Taking photographs

4.3.1 LCD descriptions display

Status symbols in the photography mode

Number of photographs

taken, number of

photographs available

0.5M

0.5 megapixel image mode

Battery status 2.0M 2.0 megapixel image mode

Single shot mode 3.0M 3.0 megapixel image mode

Burst mode 4.0M 4.0 megapixel image mode

Self-timer mode 5.0M 5.0 megapixel image mode

Automatic flash 12M 12 megapixel image mode

Flash always on Automatic white balance

Flash off Daylight white balance

Best image quality Tungsten white balance

Medium image quality Fluorescent white balance

Standard image quality Cloudy white balance

Using external memory card

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4.3.2 Snapshot

Press the On/Off button to switch the camera on.

1 Select single

shot mode

When the camera is switched on, it is

automa-

tically in still photograph mode. If this is

not the case, press the mode

button to select the photography mode.

Photo-

graphy mode is active when the

symbol appears in the upper corner of

the LCD display.

2 Zooming in or out digitally

Use the LCD to frame the image and press the up button to zoom in or the down

button to zoom out.

3 LCD

You can now view the image on the

LCD. The meaning of the status

symbols shown on the LCD is explained

in the table on page 11.

4 Taking a photograph

Press the shutter release down fully to take a photgraph.

A sound signals that the photograph has been taken.

Photographs taken with the camera are saved as JPEG files.

When you press the menu button in photography mode, the following menu functions are

available for selection:

Page1:

• Capture Mode

• Strobe

Photo/Video/sound

recording/configuration mode button

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• Resolution

• Photo Quality

• Photo Effect

Page 2:

• WB

• EV

You can choose between three different image modes in the “Capture Mode” menu function:

Single

When the shutter release is pressed, a single photograph is taken.

Sequence

When the shutter release is pressed, a series of three photographs is

taken.

SelfTimer

The photograph is taken 10 seconds after the release is pressed.

The photography mode is preset to single-shot.

The LCD can be switched off using the sleep button

(LCD on/off) to save power.

4.4 Recording audio

1 Press the button to activate the

digital recording function. The

symbol is shown on the LCD. Before

recording, the information shown at

right is displayed. Press the shutter

release once to start sound recording.

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2 The information shown here

is displayed when recording was

started using the shutter release. Press

the shutter release again to stop sound

recording.

The sound is recorded as a WAV file. The length available depends on

the size of the memory.

The LCD display can be switched off using the sleep button

(LCD on/off) to save power.

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4.5 Making video clips

4.5.1 LCD descriptions

The elapsed time is shown at the top right. The remaining time is shown at the bottom left.

The display is not changed during recording and is not updated until

recording is complete.

4.5.2 Making a video clip

Switch the camera on.

1 Press the button for the

video mode. Video mode is

active when the symbol

appears in the upper corner of

the LCD display.

2 Press the shutter release to start

recording a video. Press the

shutter release again to stop

recording. The information

shown at right is displayed on the

LCD during video recording.

3 Press the up button ( ) to zoom in digitally and the down bottom ( ) to zoom out.

When you press the menu button in photography mode, the following menu functions are

available for selection:

• VGA

• CIF

The video is recorded as an AVI file (with sound).

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4.6 Playing images, audio and videos

4.6.1 LCD descriptions

Status symbols in play mode

2007:02:11

12:02:47

01/10

Current system time: 11.02.2007, 12:02:47

Number of photographs taken / total photographs

Photo is protected

Photo is not protected

Current file is a photograph (jpg)

Current file is a video (avi)

Current file is a sound recording (wav)

4.6.2 Viewing photos, videos and listening to sound recordings

1 Press the button to activate play mode. You can now play photographs, videos

and sound recordings. The symbol is shown on the LCD.

The following buttons are used to browse the photos/videos/sound recordings in play

mode:

Goes to the previous photo, video or sound recording

Goes to the next photo, video or sound recording

OK Start/close thumbnail view.

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Press the shutter release to start videos or sound recordings from the

thumbnail view. Press the shutter release again to stop playing.

Thumbnail view

While playing photos, videos and sound recordings, you can open the thumbnail

view by pressing the confirm button (OK button). This mode allows you to view

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several photos, videos or sound recordings at once.

Use the control buttons , , and to select a file and press OK to play the

file.

There are three thumbnail modes: 2x2, 3x3 and 4x4, so that four, nine or sixteen

thumbnails can be shown on the LCD.

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4.7 Deleting photos

You can delete unrequired photos. Either single photos or all photos can be deleted. To do so,

you must be in playback mode.

Deleting a single photo

Select the photo to be deleted in playback

mode. Then press the menu button and

select “Delete” and “Current” to erase the

photo.

Deleting all photos

To delete all photos, press the menu button

and select “Delete” and “All”. All photos are

now deleted.

Formatting the memory

Press the button to open the

configuration mode. Select “Format”, press

the OK button and select “YES” to start

formatting. The menu is displayed again after

formatting.

The method described above can also be used to delete video clips and sound recordings.

Caution

Protected data is not deleted but can be formatted. See page 26 for instructions on

protecting and unprotecting data.

SD cards can be write-protected using an integrated lock. The current status of the

SD card is also shown via a symbol in the LCD. If the SD card in the camera is

write-protected, you cannot save images, videos or sound recordings to it, delete

existing data or format the card. The data can only be played back.

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5 Advanced operation

5.1 Using the flash

If there is not enough available light for your photo, the built-in flash can provide the additional

light required.

1 Switch the camera on and select the photo mode (single shot or self-

timer mode).

2 Press the right button once or repeatedly to set one of three flash

modes. The flash mode changes from “Auto” to “Always on” to “Off”

each time you press the button. The corresponding status symbol for

the flash mode is shown in the upper left corner of the LCD.

The flash is activated automatically when the light level is too low if

the flash is set to “Auto”. When “Always on” is set the flash is used

for every shot. When “Off” is selected, the flash is deactivated.

The flash only works in single shot mode and self-timer mode.

It does not work in burst and video mode.

Please note that using the flash increases battery consumption.

5.2 Using direct access buttons

Selecting photography mode directly

In photography mode, you can access the “Single” , “SelfTimer” and “Sequence”

modes by pressing the left button repeatedly. The corresponding symbol is displayed at

the top left of the LCD.

Selecting the resolution directly

In photography mode, the OK button can be used to select the resolution progressively. The

current resolution is displayed at the top left of the LCD.

Accessing the flash mode directly

You can set the flash to “Auto” , “Always on” or “Off” by

pressing the right button in single shot and self-timer modes.

The corresponding symbol is displayed on the LCD.

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5.3 Changing menu options

The camera features image, playback and configuration menus.

1 Press the menu button to select Photography and Playback menus from the

photography, playback mode.

Press the button to open the configuration menu.

2 Press the (up) and (down) buttons to select the corresponding option and

press the OK button to confirm.

The respective option selected is highlighted in colour.

Photography mode menu Playback mode menu Configuration mode menu

Video mode menu

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5.4 List of menu options

The menu contents vary in accordance with the operating mode. The menu contents may

vary in accordance with the camera model. See “Specifications” on page 34 for further details.

Photography mode

Menu Setting Description

Single Take a single photograph

Sequence Takes a series of three photos

Capture Mode

SelfTimer 10 seconds self-timer

AUTO

Force

Strobe

Forbidden

See page 18 for further details on the setting.

12 mega 12 million pixels

5 mega 5 million pixels

4 mega 4 million pixels

3 mega 3 million pixels

2 mega 2 million pixels

Resolution

0.5 mega 0.5 million pixels

Superfine Best image quality

Fine Medium image quality

Photo Quality

Economy Normal image quality

Photo Effect Normal Normal photo mode

B/W Black and white

Sepia Photos with a nostalgic brown tone

WB Auto Automatic white balance

Daylight White balance for daylight mode

Tungsten White balance for tungsten mode

Fluorescent White balance for fluorescent mode

Cloudy White balance for cloudy mode

EV −2.0 EV to +2.0

EV

Eight -step exposure compensation

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Playback mode

Menu Setting Description

Lock Current Protect current photo to prevent accidental deletion

Unlock Current Cancel protection for current photo

Lock All Protect all photos to prevent accidental deletion

Protect

Unlock All Cancel protection for all photos

Current Delete current photo

Delete

All Delete all photos

2 x 2 Show 4 thumbnails simultaneously

3 x 3 Show 9 thumbnails simultaneously

Thumbnail

4 x 4 Show 16 thumbnails simultaneously

Set Logo Use the current photo as the start-up image

Enable Select current photo as the start-up image

Play Logo

Disable Use the preset image as the start-up image

Configuration mode

Menu Setting Description

Date&Time Set date and time for current photo

On Display symbol for current status

Status ICON Off Hide symbol for current status

NTSC/PAL NTSC Set TV output to NTSC

PAL Set TV output to PAL

Yes Format internal/external memory

Format No Cancel format

Yes Reset values to factory settings

Factory

Reset No Cancel factory reset

TWAIN Set camera to TWAIN mode, use as webcam

Driver Type MASS Set camera to MASS mode. In this mode, functions

such as downloading, copying and cutting can be

used.

Language Select the menu language (menu contents may vary in various

models).

Frequency 50HZ ; 60HZ

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5.5 Exposure compensation

By correcting the exposure value (EV), you can adjust images which appear too light or too

dark.

1 Selecting the image mode

Press the menu button in photography mode.

2 Selecting EV

Select the EV item in the menu and press OK to open the exposure option.

3 Selecting an EV value

Press or to select a suitable exposure compensation and press OK to confirm.

The value can be set in eight steps between -2.0 EV and +2.0 EV.

Exposure compensation can be very useful. In dark conditions or in backlighting

conditions set the value to a positive number and in bright conditions to a negative

value.

Do not use exposure compensation if the subject is in a very bright or very dark

area, or if the flash is used.

5.6 Selecting a language

When you use the camera for the first time, the texts on the LCD may not be displayed in

your language. However, the LCD language can be changed easily.

1 Press the button to open the configuration menu.

2 Select the “Language” menu item and press OK to confirm.

3 Select the required language.

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5.7 Setting the image resolution

The basic setting for the image resolution is 5.0 megapixels.

1 Press the menu button in photography mode.

2 Press or to select the “Resolution” option and press OK to confirm.

3 You can select one of six resolution settings:

12 megapixels, 5.0 megapixels, 4.0 megapixels, 3.0 megapixels, 2.0 megapixels and

0.5 megapixels. At the 12 megapixel settings, pixels are interpolated – no image

bursts can be captured in these resolutions.

5.8 Setting image quality

The default image quality setting when the camera is switched on is “Fine”.

1 Press the menu button in photography mode.

2 Select the “Photo quality” item in the menu and press OK to confirm.

3 Press “up” or "down” to select the “Exposure” option and press OK to confirm.

• “Super fine” is the best quality which requires most memory,

• “Fine” is medium quality with a medium memory requirement and

• “Economy” is normal quality with a low memory requirement.

5.9 Setting image effects

The standard image effect setting when the camera is switched on is “Normal”.

1 Press the button to activate photography mode and press the menu button.

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2 Select the “Photo Effect” item in the menu and press OK to confirm.

3 Press “up” or “down” to select the photo effect option and press OK to confirm.

• “Normal”: No special photo effect.

• “Black and white”: Images are recorded in black and white.

• “Sepia”: Images are recorded in a nostalgic brown tone.

Sepia: Brown/amber simulates the brown tone of old photos caused by oxidation of

the chemical components of the photograph. Sepia shifts the brown tones of the

digital image to the dark brown range to give the impression of an old photo.

5.10 Setting the driver

The default driver setting is MASS.

If the camera is in PC-MASS Mode

1 Press the menu button to activate the driver select menu.

2 Press or to select the required driver type and press OK to confirm.

If the camera isn’t in PC-MASS Mode

1 Press the button to activate the configuration menu.

2 Select the “Drive Type” item in the menu and press OK to confirm.

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3 Press or to select the required driver type and press OK to confirm.

5.11 Protecting photos against accidental deletion

This camera offers a protect function to prevent selected images being accidentally deleted.

1 Press the button to start the playback mode. Open the photo to be protected.

Press the menu button and select the “Protect” item.

2 Select the required option from the list displayed.

The list contains four options: “Lock Current”, “Unlock Current”, “Lock All”, “Unlock All” (see

also list of menu options on page 22).

The symbol appears on the image in the LCD if the image is protected against accidental

deletion. The symbol appears when the protection option is cancelled for the photo.

Note

Protected photos cannot be deleted but can be formatted.

5.12 Viewing images on a television set

1 Connect the TV output of the camera to the video input of the television set using the

cable supplied.

2 Connect the audio input of the TV to the headphone jack of the camera. The camera

automatically recognises the television set and switches to TV.

When still images are played on a TV, black pixels may appear around

the image.

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5.13 Setting the date and time

Your digital camera can save the date and time each photo was taken and display this

information in playback mode.

However, you must first set the date and the time for the camera.

1 Press the button to activate the configuration menu.

2 Select the “Date&Time” item in the menu and press OK to confirm.

3 Now change the time setting. Select the

setting required using the control buttons

and , and then change the value

using the and control buttons.

Press OK to confirm the values after you

have finished making the settings.

The date and time can only be displayed by the camera in playback

mode. They cannot be printed.

The time settings are saved by an internal backup battery. Therefore, the

time settings are not lost when the two replaceable AAA batteries are

removed. The settings are not lost until the internal backup battery is flat.

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5.14 Setting the LOGO

The LOGO is the startup image which is shown on the display when the camera is activated.

This allows the user to define individual images. To do so, proceed as follows:

1 Press the button to start playback mode. Open the required photo Press the menu

button and select the “Set Logo” item.

2 After setting the logo, select the option “Play Logo” in the playback mode menu. There

are two options:

• Enable: The image selected by the user is used as the startup image.

• Disable: The preset image is the startup image.

The startup image is not deleted when images are deleted or the memory

is formatted. To set another startup image, you must repeat the

procedure described above.

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6 Installing the software

6.1 Supported operating systems

• Windows 98 (including Second Edition)

• Windows Me

• Windows 2000

• Windows XP

Microsoft Windows 98, Windows 98 SW, Windows 2000 Professional, Windows ME or

Windows XP systems are pre-installed.

6.2 Installing the driver

Driver installation is similar for the various Windows systems. When specifying the path, you

must simply select the driver in the CD-ROM drive.

The camera has two USB driver modes: TWAIN and MASS. MASS is the default setting. The

procedure for installing the drivers for each of the two modes is described below.

6.2.1 Installing the driver in MASS mode

When the camera is in MASS mode, Windows ME, 2000 and

XP automatically recognise the camera and no driver must be installed.

The description of the driver installation procedure refers to Windows 98.

1.

When the camera is connected to the

computer in MASS mode, the Found New

Hardware Wizard appears on your PC

monitor.

Click “Next” to open the next window

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2.

Select “Search for the best driver for your

device” and click “Next”.

3.

Select “Specify a location” and click

“Browse”. Specify the driver CD in your

drive.

4.

Now click “Next”. The system installs the

driver and the following window appears:

5.

Click “Finish” to complete installation.

6.

You may be prompted to insert the

Windows 98 CD during the installation

process:

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6.2.2 Installing the driver in TWAIN mode

1.

Connect the camera to the computer. The system should automatically recognise that a

new device has been connected.

2.

In TWAIN mode, the driver must be installed for all systems. The procedure is similar to

that described for Mass mode.

3.

Under Windows 2000, you may be asked

about the digital signature of the driver.

Click “Yes” to install the driver.

4.

When installing the driver on Windows

XP the Found New Hardware Wizard

appears. Select “Install the software

automatically” (recommended).

The following window may appear. Click

“Continue” and wait until the installation

is complete.

5. The installation procedure under Windows ME is similar.

Either of two driver modes can be selected for the camera.

TWAIN mode uses the video components for the PC (WebCam).

In MASS mode, the internal memory is used as mobile memory. It can be treated

like a hard drive. You can copy, delete, cut and download photos and videos from

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the camera.

Location of the drivers on the CD:

(Example: “X:\ ” as the CD-ROM drive)

X: \ Driver\mass: MASS driver for Win 98

X: \Driver\PC_CAM \win98_2k: TWAIN driver for Win 98 / 2000

X: \Driver\PC_CAM\WinMe_XP: TWAIN driver for Win ME / XP

Photos should be downloaded directly in MASS mode. To select the correct driver

mode before installing the driver.

7 Transferring files to your PC

After you install the drivers, you can transfer your photos, videos and sound recordings to the

PC using the USB cable, and view, play and edit them on your PC. The camera switches to

USB mode.

1 Switch your PC on. Set your camera’s driver mode to MASS.

2 Connect the digital camera to your PC by inserting the end of the supplied USB cable

into the USB port of your PC and connecting the other end of the USB cable to the

USB terminal of your camera.the camera enter PC-MASS Mode.

3 If the driver was installed correctly, the camera is identified by the computer as a mass

storage device (removable media). If you use Windows XP, you can access the

contents of the camera memory immediately. In other Windows versions, open the

Windows Explorer or double-click My Computer. Double-click the media symbol for the

camera and, where applicable, the folders within it to view the files.

4 Now press and hold the left mouse button to drag the required files (images, sound or

video) to a suitable folder on your PC, e.g. the “My Files” folder. You can also select

the files and use the “Copy” and “Paste” Windows commands.

The files have now been transferred and saved to your PC. You can now view, play and edit

the files using the application software.

USB power supply and webcam function

The camera is supplied with power via the USB port. This allows you to transfer data from the

camera to the PC using the USB cable even when there are no batteries in the camera. You

can use the camera as a webcam if you set the driver type of the camera to TWAIN. This

allows you to use functions such as video capture, video monitoring or internet video

conferences (netmeeting).

When the data is transferring between the camera and PC,Please don’t operate the

camera.

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8 Specifications

Sensor 1/2.5" CMOS

Pixels 5.1 million

Effective resolution 2560x1920,2304x1728,2048x1536, 1600x1200, 800x600

Interpolated resolution 4000x3000

Photo: JPEG (EXIF 2.1 Version)

Video: AVI/Motion JPEG

File formats

Sound: WAV format

Special effects Standard, black and white, sepia modes

Zoom factor 8x digital zoom

LCD monitor 3.0 inch TFT monitor

Compatible systems Windows 98/2000/ME /XP

Focal length F = 8.7 mm

Aperture F2.8

Focus range 1m ~ infinity

Exposure Auto and manual

Exposure compensation -2.0 EV to +2.0 EV in eight steps

Date terminal Mini USB terminal, two driver modes: MASS and TWAIN

Integrated wide angle flash with three modes:

Auto, always on and off

Flash

Flash range 2 m

White balance Automatic white balance and four manual modes:

Daylight, tungsten, fluorescent, cloudy

Burst Series of three photos

Self-timer 10 seconds

NTSC and PAL system available

Video output

TV output signal

sound recordings

Memory can be expanded

Webcam for internet chat and conference

Other functions

Customisable startup image

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Power supply via USB port

Memory medium 32MB internal (including system memory), SD or MMC card

9 Memory requirement

Resolution Quality Image size 8M

B 16MB 32MB 64MB 128MB

Superfine approx. 830kB 4 8 16 32 64

Fine approx. 600kB 5 10 20 40 80

2560x1920

Economy approx. 510kB 6 12 24 48 96

Superfine approx. 620kB 5 10 20 40 80

Fine approx. 480kB 7 14 28 56 112

2304x1728

Economy approx. 400kB 8 16 32 64 128

Superfine approx. 530kB 6 12 24 48 96

Fine approx. 400kB 8 16 32 64 128

2048x1536

Economy approx. 310kB 10 20 40 80 160

Superfine approx. 310kB 10 20 40 80 160

Fine approx. 250kB 14 28 56 112 224

1600x1200

Economy approx. 200kB 17 34 68 136 272

Superfine approx. 150kB 26 52 104 208 416

Fine approx. 110kB 34 68 136 272 544

1024x768

Economy approx. 90kB 43 86 172 344 688

Superfine approx. 85kB 42 84 168 336 672

Fine approx. 70kB 54 108 216 432 864

800x600

Economy approx. 55kB 68 136 272 544 1088

Video --- --- ~10

sec

~30

sec

~70

sec ~150 sec ~3 min

The actual number of stored images can vary depending on the resolution and colour

richness (up to ± 30%).

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10 Troubleshooting

If your camera does not work properly, please check the following items. If the problem still

exists please contact your dealer.

Symptoms Cause and solution

Cause: Not enough light

Error A

Camera does not take photos Solution: Change angle of camera to include more light

or use automatic flash.

Cause: Weak batteries

Error B

Photos disappear from the LCD

after a period Solution: Insert two fresh batteries.

Cause: The PC does not have enough free RAM.

Error C

Not all images can be

downloaded to the PC Solution:

Close all other applications before downloading.

If the problem persists, download the images

one at a time to the PC and save them there

before transferring the next image.

Cause: Camera shuts down automatically.

Error D

Camera switches off after 5

minutes. LCD switches off. Solution: Restart camera.

Cause: The PC’s USB port is deactivated in the BIOS.

Error E

When the camera is connected to

the PC for the first time, no new

hardware is found. Solution: Activate the port in the PC’s BIOS.

Cause: It is normal for the shutter speed to be slower in

dark conditions.

Error F

The shot to shot time is longer

when taking pictures in dark

conditions. Solution: Change the camera angle or improve the light

conditions.

Cause: PC or camera is busy and there is no

connection between the two.

Error G

The camera does not start after

connection to the PC. The

camera display lights up and

LCD shows all symbols. Solution: Disconnect the USB cable from the PC, check

why the PC is busy and insert the cable again.

Note: This table contains possible causes of error. Some of these are normal phenomena.

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11 Further information

11.1 Safety instructions

Although this product is safe, please observe the following information and warnings.

Caution

1. Do not modify or dismantle the camera.

2. Contact your dealer for repairs and inspections.

3. Do not shake the camera or subject it to hard knocks. The camera

may be damaged if it falls.

4. Ensure that no water or moisture enters the camera. This can cause

short circuits and accidents.

Note

When using the flash, do not look directly into it, as this can damage the

eyes.

11.2 Maintenance and care

Please clean the body, lens and LCD as follows:

• Do not use thinning or cleaning agents which contain petrol. This could damage the

camera.

• Clean the camera body with a soft cloth.

• Lens: First remove dust with a lens brush. Then clean with a soft cloth.

• Do not use powerful cleaning agents on the body and lens (contact your dealer if dirt

cannot be removed).

• Do not apply pressure to the LCD or use hard objects to clean it.

11.3 Photo tips

For excellent photographs, please observe the following tips:

• Do not move the camera quickly to prevent the photos being out of focus. Hold the camera

steady when pressing the shutter release. Do not move the camera immediately after

pressing the shutter release. Wait until you hear the sound signal before moving the

camera.

• Look at the subject through the viewfinder before pressing the shutter release.

• Check the angle if the subject is backlit. Move to the side to reduce the backlighting.

• In dark conditions, the flash or manual exposure setting should be used.

• Move/pan the camera slowly to make good videos. Pans that are too fast result in out of

focus and blurry videos.

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11.4 Battery tips

Incorrect handling of the batteries can cause them to leak, become hot or explode.

Observe the following safety instructions:

• Do not heat batteries or dispose of them in fires.

• Do not transport batteries with metallic objects, as they can come into contact with the

battery poles and cause damage.

• Do not expose batteries to moisture. Always store them in a dry area.

• Do not dismantle, deform or modify batteries.

• Never remove the cover of the battery.

• Do not subject the battery to hard knocks.

• Never use leaking or damaged batteries.

• Keep batteries out of reach of children.

• Ensure that the polarity is correct when inserting the batteries into the camera.

• Battery power is reduced in cold environments (−10°C or colder, applies to alkaline

batteries in particular).

• Warm up batteries before use in cold environments (e.g. in your pocket).

• When using a heat source, do not allow batteries to come into contact with it.