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KODAK PIXPRO AZ401
DIGITAL CAMERA

User Manual

BEFORE YOU START
Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.
Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA

JK Imaging Europe, 71 Clarendon Road, Watford, WD17 1DS, UK

Company Website: kodakpixpro.com

For Customers in the U.S.A.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
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.

For Customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for
safety, health, environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are
intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection
of electrical waste and electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do
not throw the equipment into domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection
systems available in your country for proper, safe disposal of this product.
Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.
Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.

About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual
carefully and keep it in a safe place for future reference.
JK Imaging reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may
be reproduced, transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated
into any language or computer language, in any form, by any means, without the prior
written permission of JK Imaging.
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identification purposes only and
are properties of their respective owners.
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO
Digital Camera. Every effort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual
are accurate, however JK Imaging reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate
information quickly and easily:
Indicates useful information.
In the instructions below, the following symbols may be used throughout this manual
on how to operate the camera. This is to facilitate better understanding.
「Item properties」： The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated
by the symbol「 」.

SAFETY NOTES
Safety Notes for this Camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to
hit solid objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
repair the camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty
places or on a beach to prevent dust
or sand from entering the camera,
causing possible damage to it.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot
environment or under direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near a
powerful magnetic field, for example
near a magnet or transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct
sunlight for a long period of time.
To prevent the camera from being
damaged by moisture, do not use
or store the camera in very humid
environments, such as in rain or near
bodies of water.
If water accidentally comes in contact
with the camera, turn the camera off,
remove the battery and the memory
card, and dry it within 24 hours.

When you take the camera from a
cold place to a warmer environment,
condensation may occur. Please wait
for a reasonable period of time before
you turn it on.
Before you remove the battery and
memory card, the camera should be
turned off.
When you clean the body of the
camera, do not use abrasive, alcoholbased or organic cleaner.
Use a professional lens wiping cloth
and dedicated cleaner to wipe and
clean the lens.
Download your photos and remove the
memory card when you are going to
store the camera for a long period of
time.
If this camera is not in use for a long
time, please keep it in a dry and clean
condition.
Our company will not pay
compensation for any failure of
playback of pictures or videos caused
by improper operation.

Safety Notes for Battery
If battery fluid leaks inside the
camera, contact our customer service
department. If battery fluid leaks onto
your skin, rinse your skin with clean
water and seek immediate medical
attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be
carried out in accordance with the
local (national or regional) regulations.
To prevent the battery from being
damaged, do not drop the battery or
allow it to hit solid objects or to be
scratched by the objects.
Do not let the battery come in contact
with metal objects (including coins)
to avoid short circuiting, discharging,
excessive heat, or possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble the
battery.
Do not expose the battery to water.
Always keep the battery contacts dry.

Do not heat the battery or throw it into
a fire to avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store the battery in a hot
environment or in direct sunlight.
When the camera is stored for a long
period of time, remove the battery
and keep it in a dry place that is not
accessible to infants and children.
In a colder environment, the
performance of the battery could be
noticeably reduced.
When you install the battery, install it
according to the positive and negative
markings on the battery compartment.
Never force it into the battery
compartment.

Safety Notes for Memory Card
We suggest buying only well-known,
name brand memory cards to ensure
peak performance.
Format the memory card using the
camera before you use it or insert a
new one.
Do not drop the memory card or
allow it to hit solid objects to avoid
damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or
repair the memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to
water. Always keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when
the camera is turned on. Otherwise,
the memory card could be damaged.

Do not modify the name of the files
or folders of the memory card using
your PC. Modifying the file names may
cause the files to not be recognized
on the camera or a possible error may
occur.
A photo taken with the camera
will be stored in the folder that is
automatically generated on the
memory card. Do not store photos
that are not taken using this camera in
these folders as the pictures cannot be
recognized during the playback.
When you insert a memory card, make
sure the notch of the card matches the
markings on the top of the card slot.

Do not directly edit the data on the
memory card. Copy the data to your
PC before you edit them.
When the camera is stored for a long
period of time, be sure to download
your photos and remove the memory
card. Store it in a dry environment.

Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the product off during the update process. Doing
so may cause incorrect data to be written and the product may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.
When using your product on an airplane, observe the relevant rules specified by the
airline.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or
bright pixels. These pixels do no effect the quality of the photos or video.
Do not expose the LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft and
dry cleaning cloth.
If the LCD is damaged, pay particular attention to the liquid crystal in the screen.
If any of the following situations arise, take the recommended immediate action
indicated below:
1. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, please wipe with a dry cloth, wash
thoroughly with soap, and rinse with plenty of clean water.
2. If liquid crystal gets into your eye, flush the eye immediately with plenty of clean
water for at least 15 minutes and then seek for medical assistance.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, immediately flush your mouth thoroughly with clean
water and induce vomiting. Seek for medical assistance.

CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU START................. 1
SAFETY NOTES........................3

MODE OVERVIEW................. 20
Display Setting.................................20
LCD Screen Display..........................21

CONTENTS...............................7

Overview of the screen icons in
photo shooting mode................21

GETTING READY......................11

Overview of the screen icons in
movie mode...............................23

Accessories Included.......................11

Overview of the screen icons in
playback mode...........................24

Install lens cap and neck strap........12

Using the Mode Dial.........................25

Part Names.......................................13

Auto Mode........................................26

Installing Battery and Memory
Card..................................................15

Program AE.......................................27

Turn On / Off the Camera................17
How to take pictures........................17
Set your Language, Date/Time
after the first power-on..............18

Shutter Priority ................................27
Aperture Priority...............................28
Manual Mode....................................28
Face Beautifier..................................29

Resetting your Language...........18

Panorama Mode...............................30

Set your Language, Date/Time........18

Scene Mode.....................................31

Resetting Date/Time..................19

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN).........33

Custom Settings...............................34

BASIC OPERATION................ 36
Using the Zoom Function................36

Viewing Photos and Videos.............47
Thumbnail View................................48

Focus Setting...................................37

Using Zoom Playback (for still
pictures only)....................................49

Macro Mode.....................................38

Photos and Video Deletion..............50

Self-timer Setting.............................39

Slideshow.........................................51

Flash Mode ......................................40
White Balance Setting......................41

USING THE MENUS................52

Continuous Shot..............................42

Photo Setup Menu............................52

EV Setting.........................................43

Expo Metering (Exposure
Metering)....................................52

Exposure Compensation...........43
ISO..............................................44
Shutter Adjustment....................44
Aperture Adjustment.................45
Using Quick Recording....................45
i Button Function Menu....................46

PLAYBACK..............................47

Image Size..................................53
OIS..............................................53
Cont. AF......................................54
HDR.............................................54
Face Beautifier...........................55
Scene..........................................55
Photo Shooting Setting Menu.........57

Quality........................................57

Rotate.........................................68

AF-Assist Beam..........................58

Resize.........................................69

Digital Zoom...............................58

i button playback function...............70

Date Imprint...............................59

Playback Setting Menu....................71

Quick Review.............................59

Protect........................................72

Custom Settings........................60

Delete.........................................73

Face Detection...........................60

DPOF (Digital Print Order
Format).......................................74

Movie Menu......................................61

Trim.............................................74

Expo Metering (Exposure
Metering)....................................61

Setup Menu......................................75

Video Quality..............................62

Sound Settings..........................75

OIS..............................................62

Power Saver...............................76

Movie Setting Menu.........................63

Power Saver...............................76

Custom Settings........................64

Language....................................76

Digital Zoom...............................64

World Time.................................76

Playback Menu.................................65

Date/Time...................................77

Playback.....................................66

LCD Brightness...........................77

HDR.............................................66

Battery Type...............................77

Touch-up....................................67

Format........................................78

Connecting to your Printer........87

File Settings......................................78

Print (with Date).........................88

Copy to Card..............................79

Using the PictBridge Menu..............88

File Numbering...........................79

Print (without Date)....................89

Reset...........................................80

Print Index..................................90

FW Version.................................80

Print DPOF Images.....................91

CONNECTIONS...................... 81
Connecting to a Computer..............81

APPENDICES..........................92

Setting the USB Mode...............81

Specifications...................................92

Transferring files to your
computer....................................82

Prompts and Warning Messages.....96

Video System...................................83
Set Eye-Fi Card Connection Mode..84
Supported HDMI Connections........85
Connecting HDMI-Ready TV......85
Setting the USB Mode...............86

Exit..............................................91

Connecting to a PictBridge
Compatible Printer...........................86

Troubleshooting...............................100

GETTING READY
Accessories Included
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the
following accessories. If anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact
your retailer.

AA alkaline battery ×4

Quick St

Neck strap

art Gui

STOP

Quick start guide

Lens cap with cord

Warranty card

Service card

Install lens cap and neck strap

Part Names

1. Zoom Lever
4 56

7 8

2. Shutter Button

3. Strap Eyelet
4. Exposure Compensation Button
3
2
1

5. Continuous Shot Button
6. Power Switch
11

7. AF Assist Beam/Self-timer Lamp
8. Mode Dial

9. Flash Lamp

10. Flash Button
11. Microphone
12. Speaker
13. Lens

14. i Button
15. Indicator Lamp
14 15 16 17

16. Fast Video Recording Button
17. Menu Button
18. Micro USB Port
18
19
20
21
22
23

19. Micro HDMI Port
20. AF Button/Up Button
21. Flash Button/Right Button
22. Delete Button/Self-timer Button/
Down Button
23. Display Button
24. Battery Cover Switch

30 29 28 27 26

25 24

25. Battery Cover
26. Playback Button
27. Tripod Socket
28. Macro Button/Left Button
29. SET Button
30. LCD

Installing Battery and Memory Card
1. Open the battery cover according to
①,②,③.

2. Insert the batteries into the battery slot
in the correct position as shown in the
following diagram:

3. Insert the memory card into the
memory card slot as shown in the
diagram below:

4. Close the battery cover according to
①,②.

1
Write Protection
Buckle

The memory card (SD/SDHC) is
optional and not included in all
camera packaging. It needs to be
purchased separately. Please use an
original memory card which is Class
4 or higher and has a capacity of
4GB to 32GB.

To remove your memory card, open
the battery cover, gently press the
memory card to eject it and remove
it carefully.

Turn On / Off the Camera
Slide the power switch to turn on/off the
camera.
Power Switch

How to Take Pictures
1. Hold the camera with both hands , not
blocking the flash and lens by fingers.
2. Aim the camera at the object and then
frame with the LCD.
3. Use the zoom lever to select Tele or
Wide positions to zoom in or out on
your subject.
4. Press the shutter button half way to
focus on the subject. When the focus
frame turns green, press the shutter
button completely down to take the
picture.

When the power is off, press and
hold the
button to power on and
enter playback mode.

Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after
the first power-on
1. When you turn the camera on for
the first time, the language selection
screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your
desired language.
3. After you press the
button to
confirm the selection, the Date/Time
settings screen appears.
4. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the Date/Time to be adjusted:
Time is displayed in YYYY.MM.DD
HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
adjust the value for the selected Date/
Time.
6. Press the
button to confirm the
time settings and the snapshot screen
appears.

Resetting your Language

After you set your language for the first
time, follow the instructions below to
reset your language.

1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
, and press
the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
, and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select 「Language」and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select your
desired language and press the
button to confirm.
5. Press the
button and the snapshot
screen appears.

5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
press the value for your selected block.
After you finish your settings, press the
button to confirm.
6. Press the
button and the following
snapshot screen appears.

Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the first
time, follow the instructions below to
reset date and time.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
, and press
the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
, and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select 「Date & Time」and press the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the Date/Time to be adjusted:
Time is displayed in YYYY.MM.DD
HH:MM.

MODE OVERVIEW
Display Setting
Press the

button to display the settings: Classic, Full, Off.

Classic: Displays the camera parameters
on screen
SD

1234

16M

00:56:00

F3.0

1/50

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

Full: Camera parameters with Grid and
Histogram
SD

1234

16M

00:56:00

F3.0

1/50

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

Off: Does not display any additional icons
on screen

LCD Screen Display
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo
Shooting Mode

2 Macro mode
3 Zoom Display (By turning the zoom
3
4 5
1 2
lever)
4 Memory card/Built-in memory
5 Battery status
x1.0
6 White balance (Adjustable in
6
mode)
7
7 Color Effect (Adjustable in
8
18
9
mode)
1234
17
10
8 Number of remaining shots
00:56:00
F3.0
1/50
-0.3 EV
400 ISO
9 Image size
10 Video quality
12 11
16 15 14
13
11 ISO value (Adjustable in
mode)
Shooting mode icons
12 Remaining recording time
13 Exposure compensation (EV value)
Auto Mode
Face Beautifier
(Adjustable in
mode)
Program AE
Panorama Mode 14 Shutter speed (Adjustable in
mode)
15 Histogram
Shutter priority
Scene Mode
16 Aperture value (Adjustable in
Aperture
mode)
Custom Settings
priority
17 Image stabilization
18 Focus frame
Manual Mode
SD

16M

21 Self-timer

Self-timer Off

x1.0

Self-timer 2 sec

25
24

Self-timer 10 sec

1234

16M

00:56:00

F3.0

1/50

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

19 AF mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
Object Tracking
20 Flash mode

Force Off
Flash Auto

22 HDR (Adjustable in

mode)

23 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
24 Expo metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
25 Continuous Shot
Single
Continuous Shot

Force Flash

3 Shots

Slow Sync.

Time-Lapse (30sec/ 1min/ 5min/
10min)

Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction

Self-timer Smile

Overview of theScreen Icons in
Movie Mode
1

7 Color effect

8 Video quality
9 Remaining recording time

x3.4

14
13

10 Exposure compensation (EV value)
11 Image stabilization
12 Focus frame

12
11

00:56:00
-0.3 EV

13 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
14 Expo Metering
AiAE

1 Movie mode icons
2 Macro mode
3 Self-timer
Self-timer Off
Self-timer 10 sec
4 Zoom display (by turning the zoom
lever)
5 Memory card/Built-in memory
6 Battery status

Spot
Center
15 AF mode
Use an SD memory card with Class 4
or higher for the video recording.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can
be adjusted (160X in total). Digital
Zoom can be adjusted to 4X .

Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback Mode
1 DPOF file
2 File protection
1

3
1/45 SD

13
12

4
5

3 Memory space (indicating the current
number of photos and total number of
photos)
4 Memory card/Built-in memory
5 Battery status

6 Zoom magnification area

10
6
x2
201

00 :00

7
8

7 Image zoom ratios
8 Image zone
9 Shooting date
10 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
11 Touch-up
12 HDR
13 Date folder

Using the Mode Dial
This camera provides a convenient mode dial that allows you to manually switch among
different modes with ease. The available modes are listed below:
Mode Name
Auto Mode

Program AE

Shutter priority
Aperture priority

Icon

Description
In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set
based on the subject and environment. It is the most commonly
used mode for taking pictures.
Under different scenes, the user can switch the ISO and EV value
according to personal preference, the camera can automatically set
the shutter speed and aperture value.
Setting allows you to choose a specific shutter speed so the
camera will adjust the aperture automatically to ensure correct
exposure.
Allows you to choose a specific aperture and the camera will
automatically adjust the shutter speed to match it.

Manual Mode

Many of the camera settings can be configured manually in this mode.

Face Beautifier

This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin
softening touches and eye brightening capabilities.

Panorama Mode

You can take a panoramic photo in this mode.

Scene Mode

Choose from 12 different pre-set scene types and effects for your
photos.

Movie Mode

Record videos.

Custom Settings

The user can store the frequently used shooting modes and
parameters and switch to this mode for quick adjustment.

Auto Mode
Auto mode is the easiest mode to take photos.
While operating in this mode, the camera
automatically optimizes numerous camera settings
to adjust your photos and videos for the best
possible results.

Follow these steps:
1. Turn the power switch to turn on the camera.
2. Turn the mode dial to

3. Compose your picture in the LCD and press the
shutter button halfway down to focus on the
subject.
4. The LCD will show a green focus frame when the
subject is in focus.
5. Press the shutter button all the way down to take
pictures.

1234
00:56:00

Program AE

Shutter Priority

When (Program AE) mode is selected,
you can adjust the EV value and ISO value.
1. Turn the mode dial to and press the
button to configure settings.

When (Shutter priority) is selected, you
can adjust the shutter speed, ISO value
and EV value. The camera automatically
sets the aperture value based on the
shutter speed value and ISO value to get
the most appropriate exposure value.
1. Turn the mode dial to and press the
button to configure settings.

F3.0

1/50

-2.0 EV

100 ISO

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select an adjustment item.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
adjust the parameters.
4. Press the
button to engage the
settings and enter the shooting screen.

F3.0

1/50

-1.3 EV
EV
-1.0

100 ISO

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select an adjustment item.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
adjust the parameters.
4. Press the
button to confirm the
settings and enter the shooting screen.

Aperture Priority

Manual Mode

When selecting (Aperture priority)
mode, you can adjust the aperture size /
EV value and ISO value. Selecting a large
aperture opening will emphasize the point
of focus and show a blurry background and
foreground. A small aperture opening will
keep both the background and main object
in clear focus.

When selecting manual ( ) mode, you
can set the aperture / shutter speed
manually and ISO value.
1. Turn the mode dial to
and press the
button to configure settings.

1. Turn the mode dial to and press the
button to configure settings.

F3.0

1/50

-1.0 EV

100 ISO

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select an adjustment setting.
-1.0 EV

100 ISO

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
adjust the parameters.
4. Press the
button to confirm the
settings and enter the shooting screen.

Face Beautifier
In portrait mode, the camera is set to
automatically adjust camera exposure for
realistic portrayal of skin tones.

Beautifier mode has 3 effects:
•

Effect 1: Skin Soften

1. Turn the mode dial to select face
beautifier mode (
).

•

Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye
Brightening

2. Press the
button and press the up/
down arrow buttons to select
.

•

Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye
Brightening + Eye
Enlargement

3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select face beautifier effects and press
the
button to confirm and return to
photo shooting mode.
SD

x3.6

1234

16M

00:56:00

-0.3 EV

400 ISO

Panorama Mode
With panorama mode, you can take a
series of pictures which will be stitched
automatically into a ultra-wide panoramic
picture by the camera.
Follow the steps below:
1. Turn the mode dial to panorama mode
(
).
2. Press the arrow buttons to select a
shooting direction. (The right direction
is used as default if you do not make
any choice) 2 seconds later, the
camera is ready to take pictures. You
can also press the
button or half
press the shutter button to be ready to
take pictures.
3. Compose the first view of the
panoramic picture on the LCD and
press the Shutter button to capture the
image.

Cancel

Save

4. When you finish shooting the first photo,
two target icons will display on the LCD
at left and right sides. Move the camera
to the right until the round target icon
is directly positioned over the square
box. The box will turn green when they
overlap and the camera will automatically
take the next picture. Repeat the same
steps for additional shots. Up to 4 frames
can be stitched together.
5. If continuous pictures are less than
4 shots, press the
button and
the camera will stitch the pictures
automatically. Press the playback button
to enter playback mode to see the effect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will
automatically stitch the pictures. Press
the playback button to enter playback
mode to see the effect.

Scene Mode
During shooting, the flash, selftimer, macro modes and exposure
compensation are not available.
Focus adjustment is also not
available at this time.
In the process of shooting in the
panoramic mode, when the LCD
shows “Improper alignment. Please
try again.”, it means that in the
process of camera moving, the
moving angle is off the green line,
shooting can't be done. You will have
to try again.
In order to guarantee the shooting
effect in the panoramic mode,
please keep moving horizontally and
reduce the shake in the process of
camera movement.
In panorama mode, up to 4 photos
can be captured when the image
size is set at 2MP.

You can select an appropriate mode from
the 12 scene modes according to the
type of environment you are shooting.
The camera then configures the most
appropriate settings automatically.
1. Turn the mode dial to the scene mode,
then the LCD will display as below:
Night Portrait

2. Press the arrow buttons to select a
scene, and press the
button to
confirm.
3. If any need of changing the scene,
please press the
button and then
the
button and finally the arrow
buttons to reselect the scene.

Scene

Description

Pet Mode

Rapidly identify pet (dog/cat), capture the dynamic moment of
pet.

Sunset

For sunsets. Capture subjects in strong sunlight.

Fireworks

For fireworks at night. The use of a tripod is recommended.

Sport

For fast-moving subjects. Capture sharp, action shots with
minimal blur. This mode is not recommended for shooting
indoors.

Night Portrait

For portraits against night scenery.

Landscape

For landscapes and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of
green and blue.

Portrait

Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their face.

Snow

For snow scenes. Reproduce natural, clear white scenes.

Children

Turns off flash automatically. Avoids disturbing subject,
suitable for taking photos of children.

Party

Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under the
complicated lighting conditions.

Night
Landscape

For night scenes. The use of tripod is recommended.

Auto Scene

Identifies the scene automatically: Person, Backlighting,
Landscape, Macro, Night Scene, Night Scene Person, Auto.

Auto Scene Mode (ASCN)
In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can detect different environments intelligently and
automatically select the best scene and photo settings for you.
“ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes:
Mode Name

Description

Landscape
Mode

For landscapes, will automatically adjust the exposure and
reproduce vivid green and blue colors.

Portrait Mode

Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces.

Night Portrait

When you take portraits at night, or in low light conditions, will
automatically adjust the exposure for people and night scenes.

Backlit Portrait

When the sun or any other light source is behind you, will
automatically adjust the foreground exposure to produce the best
pictures possible.

Night
Landscape
Mode

For night scenes, will automatically increase the ISO value to
compensate for low light.

Macro Mode

The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up
photos.

Auto Mode

The camera will automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to
ensure the best possible pictures.

Custom Settings
The user can store the frequently used
shooting modes and parameters and switch
to this mode for quick adjustment.
Settings under
mode (unset state or
state after reset):
1. Turn the mode dial to select the
mode, and enter the setup screen, as
shown in the figure below:

Go to setting CS mode
Yes
Or
Rotating the mode dial to skip .

Select one capture mode to define CS .

Landscape
Save
Exit

2. As shown in the above figure, press
the left/right arrow buttons to select a
capture mode that you want to define as
, and press the
button to enter the
shooting screen.
3. As shown in the above figure, press
the
button, and choose whether to
continue the
mode setting or rotate
the mode dial to skip.

For setting under other modes (use this
method to select a different custom
setting):
1. Select any mode to be stored.
2. Set your desired parameters in the
current mode.
3. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
, and press
the
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
, and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.

5. Press the down arrow button select
「Custom Settings」and press the
button or the right arrow button to
enter the menu.

7. Turn the mode dial to switch to the
custom settings (
).
8. The photo settings you stored the last
time are invoked.
When the
mode is used for
the first time, there is no preset
parameter stored in the
mode.

6. Select「Yes」to save or「No」to
cancel.

Under the
mode, if you need to
retain or modify the set parameters
(except the parameters in
) in
restart or all modes. Please enter
the 「Custom Settings」menu and
select 「Yes」after setup. Otherwise,
the parameter settings are not
retained in the case of switching on/
off or mode switching.
If you want to remove the parameter
setting of 「Custom Settings」,
please see the reset function on
page 80 to operate.

BASIC OPERATION
Using the Zoom Function
Your camera is equipped with two types
of zoom functions: Optical Zoom and
Digital Zoom. Toggle the zoom lever of the
camera to zoom in or out of the subject
while taking pictures.
Zoom lever

Zoom
indicator

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When the optical zoom reaches the
threshold as digital zoom, release and turn
the zoom lever to T to switch between the
optical zoom and digital zoom.

Focus Setting
In different photo shooting modes, you
can select different focus methods.
1. Press the up arrow button (
) to
display the settings screen.

Object Tracking
Smart tracking of the object
in motion under the focusing
shooting.
3. Press the
button to confirm the
settings and exit the menu.

Single-AF

Once enabled, object tracking will
only work when lens is focused on
the object.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the following 3 modes:
Single-AF
The focus frame appears on the
center of the LCD to focus on
the subject.
Multi-AF
The camera automatically
focuses the subject in a wide area
to find the focus point.

Macro Mode
The macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos. This mode
allows you to focus on subjects very close to the camera.
1. Press the left arrow button (

) to enter the marco menu.

Macro Off

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the following 2 modes:
•

Macro Off
Select this option to disable macro.

•

Macro On
Select this option to make focusing on the object closer to the lens (At the W
side, the shooting distance should be more than 1.6 cm).

3. Press the

button to confirm the settings and exit the menu.

Self-timer Setting
Using this function can take photos at
regular time. The camera can be set to
shoot after 2 seconds, 10 seconds since
pressing the shutter or shoot after smile.
1. Press the down arrow button (
enter the self-timer menu.

) to

Self-Timer Off

2. Press left/right arrow buttons to select
the following 4 modes:
•

Self-timer Off
Disables the Self-timer.

•

Self-timer 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2
seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.

•

Self-timer 10 sec
A single picture is shot 10
seconds after the shutter
button is pressed.

•

Self-timer Smile
Press the shutter button
and a picture will be taken
immediately after a smile is
detected.

3. Press the
button to confirm the
settings and exit the menu.
When enabling the self-timer,
pressing the shutter or the or down
arrow button can disable the selftimer and return to the shooting
screen while keeping the self-timer
setting.
When enabling the smile detection,
pressing the shutter button or
button can disable the self-timer
without keeping the self-timer-smile
setting.

Flash Mode
The flash provides supplemental light for
the scene. The flash is usually used when
shooting against the light to highlight the
object; it is also suitable for metering and
shooting in darker scenes to improve the
exposure.

1. Press the flash button
the flash.

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3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the following 6 modes:

Force Off
Flash is turned off.
Flash Auto
Camera flash goes off
automatically based on existing
light conditions.
Force Flash
The flash will engage with each
shot even if there is enough
available light to take the photo
without flash.
Slow Sync.
This allows you to take pictures
of people at night that clearly
show both your subjects and the
night time backdrop. The use of
a tripod is recommended when
shooting with this setting.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Use this mode for slow synchro
shots with red-eye reduction.
Red-Eye Reduction
The camera emits a brief pre-flash
before the picture is taken to
reduce red-eye effects.

4. Press the
button to confirm the
settings and exit the option.

White Balance Setting
The white balance function allows
adjustment of the color temperature for
different light sources (Adjustable in
mode).
Follow the steps below to set white
balance of the camera:
1. Press the
button to enter white
balance menu.

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2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the following 8 modes:

•

AWB

•

Daylight

•

Cloudy

•

Fluorescent

•

Fluorescent CWF

•

Incandescent

•

Manual WB (Fully press the
shutter button to detect the
white balance value)

•

Color Temp. (1900K~10000K)
Press the direction buttons up
/ down to "Adjust the K value";
Press the direction button Left
to exit the K value.

3. Press the
button to confirm the
settings and exit the menu.

Continuous Shot
Follow the steps below to configure the
continuous shot settings:
1. Press the
to enter the continuous
shot menu.

•

3 Shots

•

Time-Lapse
Take pictures based on the
preset interval (30sec/ 1min/
5min/ 10min).

3. Press the
button to confirm the
settings and exit the menu.
4. Press the shutter button to start
continuous shooting.
Single

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the following 4 modes:

•

Single

•

Continuous Shot

The flash is disabled in this mode in
order to achieve quick succession
of shots.

EV Setting
The EV function menu of the camera
includes functions, such as EV adjustment,
ISO, Shutter Adjustment, Aperture
Adjustment, etc. Using the appropriate
function settings can improve your pictures.
To select the best setting for optimum
photos, follow these steps:
1. Press the
button to display the
settings screen.

Exposure Compensation
Set up to adjust the picture brightness. In
the case of a very high contrast between
the photographed object and the
background, the brightness of the picture
can be appropriately adjusted. (Adjustable
in
mode)

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the setting options.

F3.0

1/50

-2.0 EV

100 ISO

1/50

-2.0 EV

100 ISO

The adjustable range of exposure value is
from EV -2.0 to EV+2.0.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
adjust the option values.
4. Press the
button to complete the
setting and enter shooting mode.

ISO

Shutter Adjustment

The ISO function allows you to set the
sensitivity of the camera's light sensor
based on the brightness of the scene. To
improve the camera's sensor performance
in darker environments, a higher ISO value
is required. A lower ISO value is needed
when shooting in brighter conditions.

For shutter speed, the camera may
automatically set the aperture value
corresponding to the manually set shutter
speed so as to obtain a most suitable
exposure value. The movement of object
may be shown by adjusting the shutter
speed. High shutter value can make you
clearly capture the movement of fast
moving object while low shutter value can
allow you to take a picture for fact moving
object with a strong sense of movement.
(Adjustable in
mode)

Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will
generally have more noise than those
taken at lower ISO settings. (Adjustable in
mode)

F3.0

1/50

+0.7 EV

400 ISO

The camera's ISO settings include: Auto,
80 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200.

F3.0

1/50

-1.3 EV
EV
-1.0

100 ISO

Using Quick Recording

Aperture Adjustment
You can adjust the aperture size value.
Selecting a large aperture opening will
emphasize the point of focus and show
a blurry background and foreground. A
small aperture opening will keep both
the background and main object in clear
focus. (Adjustable in
mode)

F3.0

1/50

-1.0 EV

100 ISO

In shooting mode, press the recording
shortcut button
to begin recording
video.

After finishing, press the recording short
cut button or the shutter button to stop
and store the video. The camera will
return to shooting mode automatically.

i Button Function Menu
Mode:
The image color setting allows you to
select different effects.
1. Press the
button to select the image
color setting menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the image color setting options.

•

Sepia

•

Black and White

•

Vignetting

•

Salon

•

Dreamy

There are 4 image color options in movie
mode
:

Normal

There are 7 image color options in photo
shooting mode
:

•

Normal

•

Vivid

•

Normal

•

Vivid

•

Sepia

•

Black and White

PLAYBACK
Viewing Photos and Videos
To view photos and videos on LCD:
1. After pressing the
button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on
the LCD.
2. Use the left/right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored
in the internal memory or on the memory card.
3. To play a selected video clip, press the
button to enter the movie playback mode.
An operation guide appears on the screen when playing back a video. Press the
appropriate buttons to enable the corresponding functions.
Play mode
Pause mode
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Increase volume

Back to the beginning of the video

Pause

Play

Fast forward

Play video forward

Decrease volume

Cancel playback

Rewind

10 Play video backward

Thumbnail View
When in playback mode, rotate the
zoom lever counter clockwise to the
position to display thumbnail images of
the photos and videos on the screen.
W zoom out

T zoom in

1. Slide the zoom lever to switch between
3x3 and 4x4 thumbnails.

2. Press the arrow buttons to select
a picture or video clip to view and
press the
button to restore it to the
original size.
If the
indicator appears on the
LCD, then a movie file is currently
being displayed.

Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
When playing back photos, you can also use the zoom slider to zoom in on the photos 2
to 8 times.
1. Press the
button to switch to playback mode.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select a picture to be zoomed in.
3. Rotate the zoom lever clockwise to (

) to zoom in.

4. The bottom right corner of the screen will display the
number of times and area of the photo zooming operation.

5. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select a part of the image to be zoomed
in.
6. Press the
button to return the image to its original scale.
Movie images cannot be magnified.

Photos and Video Deletion
In playback mode, press the down arrow button

to delete your photos and videos.

To delete photos or videos:
1. Press the

button to switch to playback mode.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the photos and videos to be deleted.
3. Press the down arrow button

and the deletion screen is displayed.

4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select 「Delete One」or「Exit」and press the
button to confirm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be recovered.
Please refer to page 73 for instructions on deleting more than one image at a time.

Slideshow
You can use this setting to view the
pictures taken by the method of slide
playing.
1. Press the
screen.

button to enter playback

2. Press the
button to enter the slide
option (except for video file).
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select slideshow playing or 「Cancel」
to return to the playback screen.

4. Press the
setting.

button to confirm the

Pictures rotate automatically during
a slide show.
Slide playing function supports
movie playing.

USING THE MENUS
Photo Setup Menu
Mode:
1. In photo shooting mode, press the
button to enter the photo shooting
menu.

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target"
size of the camera's field of view to be
metered.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the photo shooting menu to be
set.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the photo shooting menu to be
set and press the
button to confirm.

Refer to the following pages for more
details about each setting.

There are 3 options:
• AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE):
tAutomatically selects the central
and peripheral metering, to
calculate the reasonable value of
metering by weighting.
• Spot : Metering targets a small area
in the center of the camera's field of
view.
• Center: Metering targets a slightly
larger area in the center of the
cameras field of view.

Image Size

OIS

The size setting refers to the image
resolution in pixels. A higher image
resolution allows you to print that image
in larger sizes without degrading the
image quality.

This mode can help reduce photo blur
caused by unintentional hand shake, or
low light.

The bigger the number of recorded
pixels is, the better the image
quality becomes. As the number of
recorded pixels lessen, you will be
able to record more images on a
memory card.

Use this image stabilization mode in
dark environments.
Shooting in a windy or unstable
environment (such as a moving
vehicle) may cause blurred images.
Using a tripod, suggest the image
stabilizer is deactivated.

Cont. AF

HDR

Enable the continuous AF to be able to
continuously focus automatically when
taking pictures.

With the HDR function, pictures that
are overexposed may be corrected to
optimize the highlights and lowlights
captured to more accurately represent
the actual scene. (Use of tripod is
recommended)

There are 2 options:
• Off
• On

There are 2 options:
• Off
• On
In the scenario with high light
contrast (too dark or too light),
this function can be used to shoot
satisfactory photos.

Face Beautifier

Scene

Set the effect of the face beautifier mode.

Select the scene mode under the SCN
mode.

Press SET To Select Scene
Night Portrait
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Face beautifier mode has 3 effects:
•

Effect 1: Skin Soften

•

Effect 2: Skin Soften + Eye
Brightening

•

Effect 3: Skin Soften + Eye
Brightening + Eye
Enlargement

• Shooting menu in the shooting mode (O: Optional X: Not optional)
Shooting Modes

Options

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Photo Shooting Setting Menu
Mode:

Quality

1. Press the
button in photo shooting
mode and press the up/down arrow
buttons to select
.

The quality setting can be used to adjust
the image compression ratio.

2. Press the
button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
, and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the item to be set and press
the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select an option and press the
button to confirm.

There are three options for picture quality:
• Best (16M Average File Size: 4.0MB)
• Fine (16M Average File Size: 2.6MB)
• Normal (16M Average File Size: 2.2MB)

AF-Assist Beam

Digital Zoom

In a darker environment, AF assist beam
can be turned on for better focus.

This setting is for adjusting digital zoom.
If this function is disabled, only optical
zoom can be used.

Date Imprint

Quick Review

Include a Date/Time stamp on the photo
image.

This option allows quick review of the
photos immediately after they are taken.
Each photo is displayed on the LCD based
on the selected time.

There are 4 options:
• Off
• 1 sec
• 2 sec
• 3 sec
• Off
• Date
• Date / Time

Custom Settings

Face Detection

Custom settings stores the current photo
shooting mode and its parameters. The
stored mode and parameters are directly
invoked in custom settings mode.

For detecting and focusing on faces to
make all faces as clear as possible in
photo mode.

There are 2 options:
• No
• Yes

There are 2 options:
• Off
• On

Movie Menu
Mode:

Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)

1. Turn the mode dial, select the
mode and press the
button to enter
the movie menu.

Use this setting to select the "target"
size of the camera's field of view to be
metered.

Expo Metering: AiAE

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the movie menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select the movie menu to be set and
press the
button to confirm.

There are 3 options:
• AiAE (Artificial Intelligence AE):
Automatically selects the central
and peripheral metering, to
calculate the reasonable value of
metering by weighting.
• Spot: Metering targets a small area
in the center of the camera's field
of view.
• Center: Metering targets a slightly
larger area in the center of the
cameras field of view.

Video Quality

When recording in higher pixel
resolutions for extended periods of
time, this can cause the camera to
generate heat. This is not a camera
malfunction.

Set the image resolution used during
video recording.

OIS
This mode can help reduce photo blur
caused by hand shake, low light and slow
shutter speed.

Size: 720p 30fps

The speed requirements for reading
and writing high image pixel images to
memory card are as follows:
No.

Image
Pixel
1280x720

Recom
Frame
mendation
30

Class 6

Recording
time
(4GB)
About
58 minutes

1280x720

Class 4

61 minutes

640x480

Class 4

69 minutes

* The longest recording time is 29
minutes at one time.

OIS: Off

Movie Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Turn the mode dial and select
to
enter the video recording screen.
2. Press the
button, press the up/
down arrow buttons to select
, and
press the
button to enter the menu.

4. Select the items to be set and press
the
button or the right arrow button
to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select an option and press the
button to confirm.

Press SET To Enter
Menu

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
, and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.

Digital Zoom

Custom Settings

This setting is for adjusting digital zoom.
If this function is disabled, only optical
zoom can be used.

Custom settings stores the current movie
shooting mode and its parameters. The
stored mode and parameters are directly
invoked in custom settings mode.

Playback Menu
Mode:
1. Press the
menu.

button to display the playback screen and press

button to enter the

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the playback to be set and press the
button to enter.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an option and press the
confirm.
Photo
Video
Press SET To Confirm

Press SET To Confirm

Normal Mode

button to

Refer to the following pages for more details about each setting.

Playback

HDR

1. Press the
button, select the
settings, and press the
button to
display the settings screen.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select from the following 2 functions:
Normal Mode: Display all
images.
Date Mode: Arranged by date.

With the HDR function, pictures that
are overexposed may be corrected to
optimize the highlights and lowlights
captured to more accurately represent
the actual scene.
1. In playback mode, press the left /right
arrow buttons to select the photos to
be edited.
2. Press the
button, select the
settings, and press the
button to
display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select whether HDR is used.

Normal Mode: Display all images.

3. Press the
setting.

button to confirm the

The date folder is displayed in date
order based on camera's date/time
settings.

: HDR

: Cancel

4. After using the HDR function, the
image will be saved as a new file and
the original file is still stored in the
memory.

Touch-up
1. In playback mode, press the left /right
arrow buttons to select the photos to
be edited.
2. Press the
button, select the
settings, and press the
button to
display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select Touch-up options or「Cancel」
to return to the playback screen.

4. Press the
setting.

button to confirm the

The Touch-up mentioned here is the
individual beautification for three
effects, beauty mode allows you to
select from single, two, or all three
effects combined.

: Red-Eye Reduction
: Skin Soften
: Eye Brightening
: Eye Enlargement
: Cancel

Rotate
You can use this setting to change the
orientation of the picture.
1. In playback mode, press the left /right
arrow buttons to select the photos to
be edited.
2. Press the
button, select the
settings, and press the
button to
display the settings screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons
to select the rotation direction
or「Cancel」to return to the playback
Screen.

: Turn Right
: Cancel

: Turn Left

4. Press the
setting.

button to confirm the

Videos and panoramic pictures
cannot be rotated.
The rotated picture file will replace
the original photo.

Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a particular resolution and saves it as a new
picture.
1. In playback mode, press the left/right arrow buttons to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the
button, select the
settings and press the
button to display the
settings screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select 「1024」or「640」or select「Cancel」to
return to the playback Screen.

: Resize to 1024x768
: Resize to 640x480
: Cancel
4. Press the

button to confirm the setting.

i Button Playback Function
This setting allows you to change the
picture color effect. The file is saved
as a new photo and stored in memory
together with the original photo.
1. In playback mode, press the left/right
arrow buttons to select the photos to
be edited.
2. Press the
button to select the image
color setting menu.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons
to select the corresponding menu
or「Cancel」to return to the playback
screen.

Cancel

4. Press the
setting.

button to confirm the

There are 8 options:
•

Cancel

•

Vivid

•

Sepia

•

Black and White

•

Grainy

•

Vignetting

•

Salon

•

Dreamy

Playback Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Press the
button to show the
playback screen, press the
button,
and press the up/down arrow buttons
to select
.
2. Press the

button to enter the menu.

5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select an option and press the
button to confirm.
Refer to the following pages for more
details about each setting.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
, and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the item to be set and press
the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.

Protect
To prevent any pictures or videos from
being accidentally erased, use this setting
to lock one or all of the files.

There are 4 sub menus available:
• One
Lock the selected photo or video
if they are unprotected; unlock the
selected photo or video if they are
protected.
• Date Folder
Protect all photos in the Date Folder.
• All
Lock all photos or videos.

To lock or unlock the photo and video
files:
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Protect」and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the sub-menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the sub-menu and press the
button or right arrow button to show
the settings screen.

• Reset
Cancel all locked photos or videos.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select an option and press the
button to confirm.

Delete
You can delete one or all photo/video
files.

There are 3 sub menus available:
• One
Delete one photo or video.
• Date Folder
Delete all photos in the Date Folder.
• All
Delete all photos or videos.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select an option and press the
button to confirm.

To delete photo or video files:
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Delete」and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the submenu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the submenu and press the
button or right arrow button to show
the settings screen.

The “ ” indicator means a file is
protected. File protection must be
removed first before a file can be
deleted.
Deleting files will cause DPOF
settings to be reset.
When a single photo is protected in
the date folder, the protected photo
will be kept and other photos will be
deleted.

DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)

Trim

The DPOF feature allows you to compile
and select a group of pictures that you
would like to print and will save your
selection on the memory card so that you
can use the memory card to print without
having to individually specify the photos
you want to print.

The Trim setting allows you to crop
photos and save them as new pictures.
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Trim」and press the
button
or right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. Select「Yes」to confirm trim. Select
a part to be trimmed using the zoom
lever and arrow buttons to trim a photo.

The printer that supports DPOF is
needed for printing.

3. Press the
button and the 「Save
Change?」prompt appears. Select 「
」to change and save the picture.
Select「 」to cancel changes and
return to the trim prompt screen.
The image cannot be clipped/
trimmed again once it has been
clipped to 640X480.

Setup Menu
Mode :
1. Press the
button in any mode and
press the up/down buttons to select
.
2. Press the
button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
, and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.

Refer to the following pages for more
details about each setting.

Sound Settings
To change this setting:
1. Select「Sound Settings」in the basic
settings menu. Press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select an option.

4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the item to be set and press
the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
5. Press the arrow buttons to select an
option and press the
button to
confirm.

3. Press the

button to confirm.

Power Saver

Language

This setting allows you to save power and
get the maximum possible running time
for your camera's batteries. Follow the
steps below to turn the LCD and camera
off automatically after a consecutive
period of inactivity.
1. Select「Power Saver」in the basic
settings menu. Press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select an option.

Refer to the “Resetting your language”
section on page 18.

World Time

The zone setting is a useful function for
your overseas trips. This feature enables
you to display the local time on the LCD
while you are abroad.
1. Select「World Time」in the basic
settings menu. The world time screen
appears.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the departure place (
) and
destination (
) fields.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select a city located in the same time
zone as that of the field. Press the
button to confirm settings.

3. Press the

button to confirm.

Power
Saver

LCD power off time

Auto

3 min

5 min

Normal

1 min
30 s

3 min

Best

Turn off
time

1 min

Date/Time

Battery Type

Refer to the “Resetting Date/Time” section
on page 19.

Please choose the right type of battery
before using.

LCD Brightness

1. Select「BATTERY TYPE」in the basic
settings menu. Press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.

Use this setting to adjust the brightness of
your LCD.
1. Select「LCD Brightness」in the basic
settings menu. Press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select an option.

LCD Brightness

ALKALINE
Normal

BATTERY TYPE

NI-MH

+2
Normal
+1
Normal
-1

3. Press the

button to confirm.

-2

3. Press the

button to confirm.

File Settings
Format

Please note: formatting enables you to
delete all contents in the memory card
and built-in memory, including protected
photo and movie files.
To use this setting:
1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Format」and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Yes」or「No」and press the
button to confirm.

5. If you select「Yes」the camera formats
its memory.
If there is no memory card in the
camera, the built-in memory will be
formatted; if there is a memory card,
it will be formatted only.

Copy to Card

Use this setting to copy the files stored in
the internal memory to an memory card.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
and press the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select 「Copy to Card」and press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Yes」or「No」and press the
button to confirm.

If there is no card available in the
camera, this function will not be
displayed.

File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip,
the camera will save it with a sequential
number. You can use this to reset the file
numbering to 0001.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select 「File Numbering」and press
the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Yes」or「No」and press the
button to confirm.

Reset

FW Version

Use this setting to restore the camera to
its original default settings.

Use this setting to view the current
camera firmware version.

1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button to enter the menu.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttonS to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select 「Reset」and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select 「FW Version」and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.

4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Yes」or「No」and press the
button to confirm.

4. When there is a new firmware version
in the memory card, select「Yes」to
update.

CONNECTIONS
Connecting to a Computer
You can use a micro USB cable(which
should be purchased separately) to
connect the camera and copy (transmit)
photos to a computer, printer or other
device.

4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「PC」and press the
button
to confirm.

Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to
connect with either a computer or a
printer. The following steps will allow you
to ensure that the camera is correctly
configured to connect with a PC.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select 「USB」and press the
button
or right arrow button to enter the menu.

Transferring files to your computer
The computer will automatically detect the camera as a removable drive. Double-click the
My computer icon on the desktop to locate the removable drive and to copy folders and
files in the drive to a directory on your PC as you would copy any typical folder or file.
Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a computer.
1. Make sure the computer is turned on.
2. Connect one end of the micro USB cable to the USB/AV OUT port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the micro USB cable to an available USB port on your
computer.
4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect the micro USB cable according to the
instructions specifying how to safely remove USB devices.

Video System
You can use the AV cable (which should
be purchased separately) to connect the
camera and the television for realizing
the video output. Connect one end of
the AV cable to AV port of the camera,
connect the other end to AV-OUT port
of the television. Adjust the format of
the video output system according to
your requirements, and the steps are as
follows:
1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「TV-System」and press the
button or right arrow button to enter
the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「NTSC」or「PAL」and press
the
button to confirm.

The video output system would
change accordingly based upon the
changes of the selected language.
NTSC: English, Chinese (Traditional),
Japanese, French, Korean,
Russian, Vietnamese, Greek,
Hungarian
PAL:

German, Spanish, Italian,
Chinese (Simplified),
Portuguese, Swedish,
Danish, Finnish, Indonesia,
Norwegian, Dutch, Turkish,
Polish, Thai, Croatian, Czech,
Arabic, Hindi

Set Eye-Fi Card Connection Mode
This camera supports the wireless
connection for Eye-Fi card, Enable Eye-Fi
connection by following below steps.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow button to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select 「Eye-Fi」and press the
button
or right arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「On」or「Off」and press the
button to confirm.

If the Eye-Fi card is not available
in the camera, this feature is not
displayed.

Supported HDMI Connections
HDMI (High Definition Multimedia
Interface), is a fully digital audio/video
transmission interface, through which
uncompressed audio and video signals
are transmitted.
Direct transmission of digital video signals
to your TV reduces conversion loss and
improves image quality.

Connecting HDMI-Ready TV
1. Use the cable with high resolution
output terminal (which should be
purchased separately) to connect the
camera to the television which meets
HDMI standard.
2. The camera will be automatically
detected by the TV.
3. After connecting via HDMI, the camera
enters Playback Mode.
Make sure the camera and the TV are
both turned on before connecting.
Refer to your TV instruction manual
for information on what resolution
sizes it will support. The resolution
and output formats that are not
supported will be grayed out on the
camera's LCD.

HDMI (Type D)

Connecting to a PictBridge Compatible Printer
PictBridge technology allows printing of
the photos saved in the memory card by
the printer.
To find out if a printer is PictBridge
compatible, simply look for the PictBridge
logo on the packaging or check the
owner's manual for specifications. With
the PictBridge function on your camera,
you can print the captured photos directly
to a PictBridge compatible printer using
the micro USB cable, without the need for
a PC.

3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「USB」and press the
button
or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select「Printer」and press the
button to confirm.

Setting the USB Mode
The camera’s USB port can be set to
connect with either a PC or a Printer,
the following steps will ensure that the
camera is correctly configured to connect
with a Printer.
1. Press the
button, press the up/down
arrow buttons to select
and press
the
button to enter the menu.

2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select
and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.

After the camera is reset, it will
switch to PC mode automatically
from USB mode.
See “Using the PictBridge Menu“
section on page 88.

Connecting to your Printer
1. Make sure the printer is turned on.
2. Connect one end of the micro USB
cable to the USB port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the micro
USB cable to the USB port on the
printer.

If the camera is not connected to a
PictBridge compatible printer, the
following error message will appear on
the LCD.

The error message above will
also appear if the USB mode is
set incorrectly, in which case you
should disconnect the micro USB
cable, check the USB mode settings,
ensure that the Printer is turned on,
and then try connecting the micro
USB cable again.

Using the PictBridge Menu
After setting the USB mode to Printer, the
PictBridge menu will appear.

Print (with Date)
If you have set the date and time on
your camera, the date and time will be
recorded and saved with each photo you
take.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print
(with Date)」and the screen as shown
below appears.

Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
a menu item and press the
button or
right arrow button to enter the item.
Refer to the following sections for more
detailed information on each setting.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select a photo to be printed.

Print (without Date)
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the number of copies for the
currently displayed photo.
4. Press the
button and the following
screen will appear.

5. Select「Yes」and press the
button
to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel
printing.

Use this setting to print the photos
without dates on them.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print
(without Date)」and the screen as
shown below appears.

2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to
select a photo to be printed.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to
select the number of copies for the
currently displayed photo.
4. Press the
button and the following
screen will appear.

Print Index
You can print all photos in the camera via
this function.
1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print
Index」and the screen as shown below
appears.

5. Select「Yes」and press the
button
to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel
printing.

2. Select「Yes」and press the
button
to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel
printing.

Print DPOF Images

Exit

To use DPOF printing, you must select
your photos for printing using the DPOF
settings beforehand. See “DPOF” section
on page 74.

Select「Exit」to exit the PictBridge menu.
At this time, the message「Remove USB
Cable!」appears on the screen.

1. In the PictBridge menu, select「Print
DPOF Images」and the screen as
shown below appears.

Disconnect the micro USB cable from the
camera and printer.

2. Select「Yes」and press the
button
to confirm; select「Cancel」to cancel
printing.

APPENDICES
Specifications
Design and specifications are subject to change without notice.

Image Sensor

Type

1/2.3"CCD

Effective Pixels

16.15 Megapixels

Total Pixels

16.44 Megapixels

Focal Length

4.3mm (Wide) — 172mm (Tele)

35mm film equivalent 24mm (Wide) — 960mm (Tele)
Lens

F number

F3.0 (Wide) — F6.8 (Tele)

Lens Construction

11 groups 15 elements

Optical Zoom

40x

Focusing Range

Normal: ( Wide) 50cm ~ ∞, (Tele) 200cm ~ ∞;
Macro: 1.6cm ~ ∞ (Wide Only)

Autofocus System

TTL Autofocus

Anti-Handshake

Optical Image Stabilization

Digital Zoom

4x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 160x)

Number of
Recording
Pixels

Still Image

Movie

(4:3)

(3:2)

(16:9)

16MP: 4608×3456
10MP: 3648×2736
5MP: 2592×1944
3MP: 2048×1536
0.3MP: 640×480

14MP:
4608×3072

12MP: 4608×2592

1280×720 (30fps), 1280×720 (15fps), 640×480 (30fps)

Image Compression

Best, Fine, Normal

DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support

Yes

File Format

2MP: 1920×1080

Still Image

Exif 2.3 (JPEG)

Movie

MOV [Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)]

Shooting Modes

Auto Mode, Program AE, Shutter priority, Aperture
priority, Manual Mode, Face Beautifier, Panorama Mode,
Scene Mode, Movie Mode, Custom Settings

Scene Mode

Pet Mode, Sunset, Fireworks, Sport, Night Portrait,
Landscape, Portrait, Snow, Children, Party, Night
Landscape, Auto Scene

Detection Features

Face, Smile, Blink, Cat, Dog

Photo Touch-up

Red-Eye Reduction, Skin Soften, Eye Brightening, Eye
Enlargement

HDR

Yes

Video Panorama

Up to 180°(Horizontal)

LCD Display

3.0 inch (460k Pixels)

ISO Sensitivity

Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(4M)

AF Method

Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking,
Face-Detection

Exposure Metering
Method

Artificial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average,
Spot (Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE

Exposure Control Method

Program AE (AE-Lock Available), Shutter Prior AE, Aperture
Prior AE

Exposure Compensation

±2EV in 1/3 Step Increments

Shutter Speed

1/2000 ~ 30 Seconds

Continuous Shooting

Yes

Playback Modes

Single, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show, Date,
Zoom (Approx. ×2 ~ ×8)

White Balance Control

AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF,
Incandescent, Manual WB, Color Temp. (1900K ~ 10000K)

Flash

Flash Method

Pop-up (Manual)

Flash Modes

Force Off, Flash Auto, Force Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. +
Red-Eye, Red-Eye Reduction
Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB

Recording Media

SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB Support) [MMC Card not
supported ]

Multi-Language Support

27 Languages

Jacks

AV-OUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB), HDMI (Type D)

Eye-Fi Support

Yes

Power

AA Alkaline Battery(×4), AA Ni-MH Battery(×4) (Not Included)

Shooting Capability
(Battery Performance)

Approx. 280 Shots of AA Alkaline Battery (Based on CIPA
Standards)

Operation Environment

Temperature: 0 ~ 40 C, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%

Dimensions (W×H×D)

Approx. 114.3×81.6×84.4mm (Based on CIPA Standards)

Mass

Approx. 436g (Body only)

Prompts and Warning Messages
Message

Description

Solution

Warning! Battery
exhausted.

The camera battery is used up. It
is a warning indicating that the
camera is going to shut down.

Replace with new batteries.
The camera will shut down in
2 seconds.

Lens obstruction, Restart Camera.

The lens is jammed or some
foreign object is preventing the
lens from functioning properly.

Turn off the camera and
restart it to reset the lens.

Suggest using tripod.

When continuous exposure mode
(Sunset, Fireworks, Night Portrait,
Night Landscape) is enabled, this
prompt message is displayed
when the photo shooting screen
is displayed for the first time.

The message will disappear
after 2 seconds

Built-in memory error!

An error occurs in built-in
memory.

Try shutting down the
camera and turning it on
again. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.

Improper alignment.
Please try again.

The offset is too big for panorama
shooting.

Retry taking the panoramic
picture. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.

Warning! Do not turn
off your camera during
update!

The message appears during the
firmware update process.

The message disappears
after the camera update and
restart.

Message

Description

Solution

Remove USB Cable!

Indicates that you can
disconnect the USB cable.

The message disappears after
you disconnect the USB cable.

Connection Failed!

Failure to connect to your
PC, printer, TV (with HDMI).

Remove USB cable and retry
connection.

Write Protect !

The SD card is locked.

Remove SD card and switch
the lever on the side of card
to UNLOCK. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.

Card Full !

Indicates that the SD card
is full.

Replace SD card with another
that has available memory. The
message will disappear after 2
seconds.

Memory Full !

Indicates that the camera
memory is full.

It disappears after 2 seconds.

During power-on, the SD
card cannot be recognized
or a read/write error
occurs.

Format the SD card. WARNING:
Formatting the SD card will
erase all data on the card.
Copy the data from the SD
card to another storage, such
as a computer. Otherwise,
all data will be erased after
the format. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.

Card Error !

Message

Description

Solution

Card is not
formatted.

When an error occurs in
the memory card, the
message "Not Formatted"
appears.

Format the memory card. WARNING:
Formatting the SD card will erase
all data on the card. Copy the data
from the memory card to another
storage, such as a computer.
Otherwise, all data will be erased
after the format. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.

Slow access

When a memory card
lower than Class 4 is used
to record a HD movie,
the writing speed will be
slower and recording will
not continue.

Replace the memory card with a
higher Class over 4. The message
will disappear after 2 seconds.

Cannot write to
SD card.

The photo shooting or
video recording has been
interrupted so recording
cannot continue.

Turn off the camera. Then unload
and reload the SD card and turn on
the camera to retry. Also check if SD
card is full or in a locked position.

No Red-Eye
Detected!

Red eyes have not been
detected in the image.

The message will disappear after 2
seconds.

This image cannot
be edited.

The file format does not
support editing or the
edited file cannot be
edited again.

The message will disappear after 2
seconds.

Message

Description

Solution

Exceeded maximum
folder number.

This indicates that the SD
card exceeded the maximum
number of folders (999). This
could cause a long read time
during the camera's power up.

Copy the data to your PC,
format the memory card
using the camera.

Too many pictures for
fast processing.

During the playback by
date, the images exceed
specifications so that it is not
possible to play by date.

The message disappears
after 2 seconds and the
camera returns to the
normal playback mode.

Unable to recognize
files.

The format of the file to be
viewed is not supported or the
file is corrupted so it cannot be
properly read.

This image message
disappears only after the
file is deleted.

No Picture!

When you press the play
button, no image files exist in
the camera or memory card.

The message disappears 2
seconds later to return to
the photo shooting screen.

Protected!
Undeletable!

The file is protected. The
message appears when you
delete it.

Remove SD card and
switch the lever on the side
of card to UNLOCK. Place
back into the camera and
try again. The message will
disappear after 2 seconds.

Troubleshooting
Problem

Solution

Camera does not turn
on
Camera turns off
suddenly during
operation

The batteries have been
depleted.

Recharge the battery.

The picture is blurred

Camera shakes while taking
a picture.

Turn on OIS feature.
Please use tripod for high
magnification (above 15X)
optical zoom.

Images and video files
cannot be saved

Images will not print
from the connected
printer

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Possible causes
The battery has been
depleted.
The battery is not inserted
correctly.

The memory card is full.

Recharge the battery.
Correctly reinstall the battery.

The memory card is
locked.

Use another memory card or
delete unnecessary files.
Unlock the memory card.

The camera is not
connected to the printer
correctly.
The printer is not
PictBridge compatible.
The printer is out of paper
or ink.
The printer paper is
jammed.

Check the connection
between the camera and
printer.
Use a PictBridge compatible
printer.
Load paper into the printer or
replace the ink cartridge in
the printer.
Remove the jammed paper.

Problem

Possible Causes

Solution

Saving data to memory
card is slow

Using a memory card
below Class 4 may result
in slower recording times.

Use an memory card with
write Class higher than 4 to
improve performance.

Cannot write to the
memory card

The memory card has
been locked.

Release the write lock of
the memory card or replace
with another card.

Too many movies to
process

The number of pictures
or folders in the memory
card exceed the
specifications, so the
playback of data folder
can not be displayed.

Delete unwanted files.

The flash
the LCD.

Current shooting
environment requires
flash.

Turn on flash.

flashes on

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