Aberg Best ABcam 218 User manual

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Please read this manual carefully before use and keep it for future reference.
Please format your SD card first in our camera when you start to use our camera, or format it in computer.

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Table of Content
Introduction.............................................................................................................................................................................2
Key Features...........................................................................................................................................................................2
The Package Includes:........................................................................................................................................................ 2
Computer System Requirements for Windows 7/XP................................................................................................ 3
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista............................................................................................... 3
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh........................................................................................................3
Quick Look at Your Digital Camera.................................................................................................................................4
Main Icons on the LCD........................................................................................................................................................ 6
Prepare Your Camera for Use........................................................................................................................................... 9
Install Battery......................................................................................................................................................................... 9
Charge the Lithium Battery................................................................................................................................................9
Install the SD Memory Card...............................................................................................................................................9
Start Your Digital Camera...................................................................................................................................................10
Photo Mode............................................................................................................................................................................. 11
Video Mode..............................................................................................................................................................................18
Playback Mode.......................................................................................................................................................................19
Install PhoTags Express Software.................................................................................................................................. 21
Optimize and Share Your Photos.....................................................................................................................................24
Download Photos to Your PC............................................................................................................................................25
Photags Express Software User’s Instruction............................................................................................................28
Transfer Photos and Videos to Your PC Manually.....................................................................................................29
Transfer Photos and Videos to Your MAC Manually................................................................................................. 29
Appendix A: Technical Specifications........................................................................................................................... 30
Appendix B: Q&A.................................................................................................................................................................. 32

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Introduction
Thanks for purchasing Aberg Best product. Our camera is capable of taking HD photos and recording high-quality
videos. It is also a removable disk. Please read this instruction manual carefully before using.
Key Features
Video Resolution - 1280X720 HD, 720X480WS, 640X480 VGA, 320X240 QVGA.
21 Megapixels Camera with 13 options of Digital Resolutions-(21M) 5616X3744, (20M) 5200X3900,
(18M) 4896X3672, (16M) 4608X3456, (14M) 4416X3312, (12M) 4000X3000, (10M) 3648X2736,
(8M) 3264X2448, (7M HD) 3648X2048, (5M) 2592X1944, (3M) 2048X1536, (2M HD) 1920X1080,
(VGA)640x480
2.7 Inch TFT LCD
8X Digital Zoom
(AS) Anti-shake
Face Detect
Smile Capture
Continue Shot
Self Timer
Support Up to 64GB SD Memory Card( certified brand SD card ). We recommend that you use 32GB to 4GB.
(Memory Card Speed: Class 4 above)
Built-in Flash
PhoTags Express Software for Photo Editing, Printing, and Sharing with E-mails, etc.
The Package Includes:
Digital Camera
PhoTags Express Software Installation CD
USB Cable
User’s Instruction Manual
Strap
Camera Bag
Lithium Battery
Charger
Warranty Card

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Computer System Requirements for Windows 7/XP
To Download Photos and Videos, Your Computer Needs to Meet the Following Minimum Configurations:
Pentium Processor Compatible with Windows 7/XP or Above
128 MB RAM, 150MB Available Disk Space
Available USB Interface
CD-ROM Drive
Screen Resolution of 1024 X 768 Pixels or Higher Is Recommended
16-Bit Color or Higher Display Adapter
Computer System Requirements for Windows Vista
To Download Photos and Videos, Your Computer Needs to Meet the Following Minimum Configurations:
Windows Vista
800MHz Processor and 512MB RAM
20GB Hard Disk with at Least 15GB Available Space
Support Super VGA Graphics Array
Available USB Interface
CD-ROM Drive
Computer System Requirements for Macintosh
Power Macintosh G3 500 MHz or Higher
Mac OS X Version, 10.5.X Version or Earlier
At Least 128 MB RAM Available (256 MB Recommended), 150 MB Available Disk Space
800 X 600 or Higher-Resolution Display for Megapixels
Note: PhoTags Express Software is Incompatible with the Macintosh System but the Digital Camera Can Be Used
as A Removable Disk.

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Quick Introduction of Your Digital Camera

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Main Icons on the LCD

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Macro, Photo mode, Image, Full-screen playback photos, Remaining space by picture,
Remaining space by video, Continuous shooting off, Delete the current item, Back to photo mode,
Recorded time, Video time, Full-screen playback videos

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Battery Power Self Timer
Full battery power Self-timer in 10 seconds
Medium battery power Self-timer in 5seconds
Low battery power Self-timer in 2 seconds
Self-timer off
Photo Quality
Normal Digital Zoom
Fine W T
Super Fine Protection
Lock
Flash
Force Flash Anti-Shake
Auto Flash Anti-Shake on Anti-Shake off
Flash Off
Red Eye Reduction Mode Scene
Mode Auto Night Portrait Night Scenery
camera Portrait Scenery Sport
Playback Party Beach High Sensitivity
Video

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Prepare Your Camera for Use
Install Battery
Insert the lithium battery in your camera. Please refer to the following instructions:
1. Open the battery door on the right side of the camera.
Install Lithium Battery
2. Insert the lithium battery in the correct polarity direction.
3. Close the battery door.
Note: Please take out the battery when you are going to spare the camera for a long time.
Charge the Lithium Battery
Connect the camera to the PC with the provided USB cable correctly to charge the battery. The LED light will be on
in the charging mode and off after fully charged. Or connect the camera to the charger via USB cable to charge.
Install the SD Memory Card
This camera supports SD memory card of up to to 64GB SD Memory Card( certified brand SD card ). We
recommend that you use 32GB to 4GB.
(Memory Card Speed: Class 4 above)
Please insert the SD memory card before use. Please refer to the following instruction for correct installation.

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Install SD memory card
Find the SD memory card slot and insert the SD memory card as in the instruction above. When you hear a “click”
sound, the SD card is correctly installed. An “SD” icon will appear on the LCD screen when you start up the camera.
Note:
1. After the SD memory is inserted successfully, the photos/videos will be stored on the SD memory card.
2. Formatting will delete all the protected/unprotected data on the SD memory card.
3. Please do not remove the SD card during formatting as it may cause irreversible damage to the card.
Start Your Digital Camera
The digital camera supports 3 modes: Photo Mode, Video Mode and Playback Mode.
Photo mode is for taking still photos. You can record videos in Video Mode and preview photos/videos, rotate,
protect, delete, crop and print in Playback Mode.
Power on
Press the power button to turn on the camera. The LCD will light up and there will be a “beep” sound, which means
that the camera is turned on and ready for use.
Power off
Press the power button to turn off the camera. When there is insufficient battery power, the camera will display a
red icon on the LCD screen and turn off automatically in a few seconds.

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Photo Mode
After the camera is turned on, icon will appear on the LCD screen, which means that the camera is in Photo
Mode.
Photo Mode
Aim the LCD screen at the objects for shooting. Hold the camera steadily and press the Shutter Button to take
photos. There will be a short delay while the camera is saving the photo to the memory card.
After shooting each photo (when the camera is back to the Icon Mode), the number of photos of this resolution that
the remaining space can store will be displayed on the LCD screen top right corner.
When the camera's memory is full, the LCD screen will display “Memory Card Full.” when you press the Shutter
button. You need to transfer these photos to the PC or delete them to release some space. Alternatively, you can
insert another SD memory card to expand the memory.
Digital Zoom
You can magnify the object up to 8 times with the digital zoom. Press Multi-Function button (A) to zoom in the object
and press the Multi-Function (B) button to zoom out. The icon W T will show up on your LCD
screen.
Flash
In dark conditions, it is best to use the built-in flash. You can also use the flash in the backlight conditions.
How to set up the flash:
Note: Please set the camera to the Distant Focus Mode . Otherwise the screen will display “Macro Mode No
Flash” to remind you that the flash is only available in the Distant Focus Mode.
Press flash button repeatedly. Select the icon on the LCD screen. This will activate the automatic flash.
Press flash button repeatedly. Select the icon on the LCD screen. This means the flash has been "forced on"
(manual flash). If there is insufficient battery power for the flash, a “Low Battery” warning will appear on the LCD
screen.
Press flash button repeatedly. Select the icon on the LCD screen. This will activate the Red-eye Reduction.
Press the Flash button repeatedly until the icon appears. This will turn off the flash.

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Scene
The camera supports multiple scenes for different needs, including Auto, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Portrait,
Scenery, Sport, Party, Beach and High Sensitivity. You can make choice according to different light and
environment conditions.
Press Power button to turn on your camera – the icon will appear on the top left of your LCD screen.
1. Press Menu button.
2. Press Right/Left button to select the icon .
3. Press Up/Down button to select: Auto/Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Portrait/Scenery/Sport/Party/Beach/High
Sensitivity.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm.
Note:
1. After you have selected the scene, the corresponding scenery icon will appear on the LCD screen.
2. You can press Left button to directly switch into Scene options.
a. Press Left button.
b. Press Up/Left/Right/Down button to select the scene and press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm.
Image Size
The image size and quality determine the number of photos that can be saved and the memory required for each
photo. The photos of higher quality will take more memory. The image size and quality will also affect the maximum
size that can be printed in full scale. Here is how to set up the Image size:
1. Press Menu button.
2. Press Right/Left button to select the icon .
3. Press Up/Down button to select:
(21M) 5616X3744, (20M) 5200X3900, (18M) 4896X3672, (16M) 4608X3456, (14M) 4416X3312,
(12M) 4000X3000, (10M) 3648X2736, (8M) 3264X2448, (7M HD) 3648X2048, (5M) 2592X1944,
(3M) 2048X1536, (2M HD) 1920X1080HD, (VGA) 640X480 .
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm. The corresponding icon of picture size will show up on the
LCD screen.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.

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Anti-Shake
The digital camera prevents blurry photos resulted from shaking during the photo-shooting. You don’t need tripod
for stabilization. Here is how to set up:
1. Press Menu button.
2. Press Right/Left button to select the Anti-Shake icon .
3. Press Up/Down button to select: On/Off.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm. The icon will appear on the LCD screen if you select
“On”. The icon will appear on the LCD screen if you select “Off”.
Face Detect
This camera supports face detect that allows you to take the best portraits.
1. Press Menu button.
2. Press Right/Left button to select the icon .
3. Press Up/Down button to select: On/Off.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm
Smile Capture
1. Press Menu button.
2. Press Right/Left button to select the icon .
3. Press Up/Down button to select: On/Off.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm.
Note: Once you use “Self Timer” this function, the “Smile Capture” function will be off automatically.
Continue Shot
You can take up to 6 photos continuously ( only VGA image size) after pressing the Shutter button only once with
this function on.
1. Press Menu button.
2. Press Right/Left button to select the icon .
3. Press Up/Down button to select: On/Off.

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4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm.
Note: The image size will automatically become VGA when the Continue Shot is switched on. If the image size is
changed, the “Continue Shot Mode Off ” message will be displayed on the screen to remind you that the Continue
Shot is only available when the image size is VGA.
Self-Timer
You can take better photos of yourself in this mode. There will be a short delay after you press the Shutter button
while the camera processes the photo. You are recommended to use a tripod or place the camera on a steady
place.
1. Press Menu button.
2. Press Right/Left button to select icon .
3. Press Up/Down button to select the count down time.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm.
Note: Once you use “Self Timer” this function, the “Smile Capture” function will be off automatically.
Setup
There are 14 settings in the setup menu, including Exposure, ISO, White Balance, Sharpness, Quality, Size, Date,
Auto Power Off, Language, Frequency, Beep Sound, Format, Default Setting and Cancel.
Here is how to change the settings:
1. Press Menu button.
2. Press Right/Left button to select icon .
Exposure
This setting allows you to adjust the brightness of your images.
1. Press Up/Down button to select Exposure in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select an exposure value (from+3 to -3).
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode. The corresponding icon of
exposure will appear on the LCD screen bottom.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.

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ISO
This is a special function that allows you to enhance the light conditions under the condition that the flash and tripod
are nether allowed. But remember, flash and tripod are better choices than ISO. When you want to adjust the ISO
sensitivity, please select the low value ISO to prevent facula on the photos.
1. Press Up/Down button to select ISO in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the ISO submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: Auto/100/200/400.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode. The corresponding icon of
ISO will appear on the LCD screen bottom.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.
White Balance
This setting allows the camera to adjust the color of your photos according to the color of the light source.
1. Press Up/Down button to select White Balance in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: Auto/Daylight/Cloudy/Incandescent/Fluorescent.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.
Sharpness
This setting allows you to adjust the sharpness of your images, making them more or less edgy.
1. Press Up/Down button to select Sharpness in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: Normal / Sharp / Soft.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A and return to the Photo Mode.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.
Quality
The quality of your photos affects the number of photos you can take. The Super Fine quality allows you to take
fewer photos, but the photos will be at the better quality.
1. Press Up/Down button to select Quality in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: Super Fine/Fine/Normal.

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4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode. The corresponding icon of
Quality will appear on the LCD screen bottom.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.
Size
1. Press Up/Down button to select video Size in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: 1280X720 HD / 720X480WS / 640X480 (VGA) / 320X240 (QVGA).
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode. The corresponding icon will
appear on the LCD screen top when you take the video.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.
Date
This allows you to set up the system time displayed on the photos.
1. Press Up/Down button to select Date in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: “On”-display date on the photo when you download to your computer.
“Off”- no date on the photos.
“Set Date”-reset the system date.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.
Set Date
1. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A enter the submenu.
2. Press Right/Left button to select the highlighted Year / Month / Date / Hour / Minute / Second.
Press Up/Down button to set up the precise date and time.
3. Press Menu button to confirm and return to Photo Mode.
Auto Power off
The camera will be automatically powered off if idle for 1 minutes in the default setting. Here is how to set:
1. Press Up/Down button to select Auto Power Off in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: 1 Minute / 3Minutes / 5Minutes / None.

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4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode.
Note: If “None” is selected, the camera will not be powered off until the battery power is used up or turned off
manually.
Language
There are multiple languages available.
1. Press Up/Down button to select Language in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select your language.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.
Frequency
1. Press Up/Down button to select Frequency in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: 50Hz / 60Hz.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode.
Note: Press Multi-Function B to exit.
Beep Sound
This allows you to turn on/off the button sound.
1. Press Up/Down button to select Beep Sound in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select on/off.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm and return to the Photo Mode.
Format
This option will reformat the memory card and erase all the files stored on the memory card including the protected
files.
Note: Please operate with cautions. Once formatted, all the files on the memory card will be irreversibly removed.
Please transfer the image and videos or your other important files to your computer before formatting.
1. Press Up/Down button to select Format in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: OK / Cancel.

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4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm.
5. Press Up/Down button to select “Yes” or “No” if you choose “ OK “ in step 3.
6 Press the Menu button to confirm.
Default Setting
If the camera settings are in disorder, you can reset your camera to default.
1. Press Up/Down button to select Default Setting in Setup menu.
2. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to enter the submenu.
3. Press Up/Down button to select: “OK”-reset to default, “Cancel”- to exit.
4. Press Menu button or Multi-Function A to confirm.
5. When you press “OK”. For resetting all to default, Press Up/Down button to press “Yes” to select Reset to
Default.
6. Press “No” to exit.
7. Press Menu button to confirm.
Cancel
This is for your convenience to quit the menu. Select it in Setup menu and press Menu button to exit.
Video Mode
Note: The camera has limited built-in memory. A SD card needs to be inserted before recording.
Press Down button to enter the Video Mode and start recording. An icon will appear on the left top of the
LCD screen and a red spot will be flashing on the LCD screen. Press Shutter button to stop recording. The
approximate rest time which can go on to take recording and the approximate rest quantity which how many photos
can be taken will be shown on the right top of the LCD screen.
1. You can play this AVI file in the Playback Mode or in other Media players.
2. The scale can be adjusted during the recording.
Note:
1. The file will be saved in the AVI format.
2. When the camera's memory is full, the “Card Full” message will appear on the LCD screen if you attempt to
record more videos. Please transfer the pictures and videos from the memory card to the PC or delete them
to release more memory. Alternatively, you can insert another SD memory card to expand the memory and
record longer videos.
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