Acer Digital camera 6.20 Mega pixels User manual

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CONTENTS
2 INTRODUCTION
2 Overview
2 Package Contents
3 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
3 Front View
4 Rear View
6 Status LED Indicator
7 LCD Monitor Icons
9 GETTING STARTED
9 Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional Accessory)
10 Charging the Battery
12 Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional Accessory)
13 Setting the Date and Time
14 Choosing the Language
15 Formatting the SD Card
16 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
17 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
17 [ ] Still Image Mode
18 Recording Voice Memos
19 Using the Digital Zoom
20 Setting the Flash
22 Setting the Focus
23 Setting the Self-timer
24 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction
25 [ ] Movie Mode
26 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE
26 Playing Back Still Images
27 Playing Back Video Clips
29 Attaching Voice Memos
30 Thumbnail Display
31 Zoom Playback
32 Slideshow Display
33 Protecting Images
35 DPOF Settings
37 [ ] Erasing Images
39 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
39 Installing NTI Photo Suite
40 MENU OPTIONS
40 Still Image Menu (Picture)
43 Still Image Menu (Function)
46 Movie Menu (Picture)
47 Movie Menu (Function)
48 Playback Menu
49 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)
51 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)
53 CONNECTING THE CAMERA DIRECTLY TO THE PRINTER FOR
PRINTING IMAGES
55 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital pictures is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art
smart camera. Equipped with a 6.20 Mega pixels CCD, this camera is capable
of capturing pictures with a resolution of up to 2816 x 2112 pixels.
Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items.
Common Product Components:
Digital camera
A/V cable
User’s manual
USB cable
Camera strap
Conversion adapter
AC power adapter
Common (Optional) Accessories:
SD card
Rechargeable lithium-ion battery
Software CD-ROM
Camera pouch
Battery charger

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GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
Front View
# Name Description
1. Shutter button Focuses and locks the exposure of the camera when
pressed halfway down, and takes the picture when
pressed all the way down.
2. POWER button Turns the camera power on and off.
3. Flash Provides flash illumination.
4. Mode switch Sets the camera mode.
Selects this when taking still images.
Selects this when recording video clips.
Performs image playback and deletion.
5. Self-timer LED Blinks green during Self-timer mode until picture is
(AF auxiliary light) taken.
6. Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio.
7. Lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to take telephoto and
wide-angle pictures.
8. Conversion adapter Allows you to connect the conversion adapter to an AC
terminal power adapter to the camera to operate the camera
without battery, or to charge rechargeable lithium-ion
battery or to connect a USB cable or an A/V cable to
the camera.
9. Microphone Records audio clips.

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Rear View
# Name Description
1. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera,
and previews the picture before taking it and review
it afterwards.
2. Display button Turns the LCD monitor display and live view on
and off.
3. Status LED Displays the camera current state.
4. Zoom in button Zooms the lens to telephoto position.
Zoom out button Zooms the lens to wide-angle position.
5. MENU button Toggles OSD menu on and off.
6. Erase button Allows you to erase the picture.
7. Strap holder Camera strap attachment.
8. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and pictures,
and then select choices.
9. Battery/SD card cover Allows access to the battery and insert or remove
the memory card.
10. Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting.

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SET /Direction button
# Name Description
1. button Scrolls upwards.
Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus
setting.
2. button Scrolls right.
Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash
setting.
3. button Scrolls downwards.
Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and
off, selects the desired self-timer mode.
4. button Scrolls left.
Exposure compensation Allows you to toggle the exposure
/ Backlight correction button compensation / backlight correction on and
off.
5. SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the
chosen setting.
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Status LED Indicator
This describes the color and state of the status LED.
During
connection to a
PC
-
-
In communication
to PC. (SD card
is inserted.)
-
-
SD card is not
inserted.
Color
Green
Red
Orange
State
On
Flashing
On
Flashing
On
Flashing
During power
off
The completion
of battery charge.
Battery charging
in progress.
Battery charging
error.
-
-
-
During
photography
AE or AF is locked
with the shutter
button held halfway.
-
Writing to SD card
in progress.
When the image is
not in focus.
Charging of the
flash in progress.
Hardware
malfunction.

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LCD Monitor Icons
Photography mode [ ]
1. Zoom status
2. Voice memo
3. Remaining battery status
[ ] Full battery power
[ ] Medium battery power
[ ] Low battery power
[ ] No battery power
4. Flash icon
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Red-eye Reduction
[ ] Forced Flash
[ ] Suppressed Flash
[ ] Night Scene
5. [ ] Histogram
6. Focus area (When the shutter
button is pressed halfway)
7. Capture mode icon
[Blank] Single
[ ] Continuous
[ AEB ] Auto Exp.
8. Image size
[ ] 2816 x 2112
[ ] 2272 x 1704
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
9. Possible number of shots
10. Quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Standard
[ ] Economy
11. Date and time
12. Self-timer icon
[10s] 10 sec.
[2s ] 2 sec.
[ 10+2s ] 10+2 sec.
13. Unsteady hold warning icon
14. [ ] Exposure compensation
[ ] Backlight correction
15. Metering icon
[ Blank ]Multi
[ ] Spot
16. White balance icon
[ Blank ]Auto
[ ] Incandescent
[
1
] Fluorescent 1
[
2
] Fluorescent 2
[ ] Day Light
[ ] Cloudy
[ ] Manual
17. Focus icon
[Blank] Auto focus
[ ] Macro
[ ] Infinity
18. [ ] Still image mode
Each press of the button switches one step in the sequence of Normal
display (displaying the icons, etc), Normal and Histogram, display OFF,
LCD monitor OFF.

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Photography mode [ ]
1. [ ] Movie mode
2. Zoom status
3. Remaining battery status
4. Image size
5. Possible recording time
/ elapsed time
6. Quality
7. Recording indicator
8. Self-timer icon
9. Focus icon
Playback mode [ ] -Still image playback
1. Mode icon
2. File number
3. Folder number
4. Protect icon
5. Voice memo
Playback mode [ ]-Video playback
1. Video status bar
2. Elapsed time
3. File number
4. Folder number
5. Protect icon
6. Mode icon
7. Play mode
8. Sound off icon (When the
[ ] button is pressed
during video playback)
9. Total time

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Inserting and Removing the Battery (Optional
Accessory)
We highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7V)
to fully demonstrate this camera’s function. Charge the battery before using the
camera. Make sure that the power of the camera is off before inserting or
removing the battery.
Inserting the Battery
1. Open the battery/SD card cover.
2. Insert the battery in the correct orientation
shown.
Tilt the battery lock lever in the direction
of the arrow and orient the battery so that
its label is facing to the rear side of the
camera, and then insert the battery.
3. Close the battery/SD card cover.
Removing the Battery
Open the battery/SD card cover and then release the battery lock lever. When
the battery has come out a little, slowly pull it out the rest of the way.
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Charging the Battery
Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the
camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and
then insert the battery before starting.
1. Insert the conversion adapter into the
conversion adapter terminal of the camera
as shown in the illustration.
2. Insert one end of the AC power adapter
into the DC IN terminal of the conversion
adapter.
3. Insert the other end of the AC power
adapter into a wall outlet.
The status LED flashes green when
charging is started and lights green when
charging is completed. It lights red when
a charging error occurs.
It is recommended to fully discharge or
exhaust the battery before being
charged.
Charging time varies according to the
ambient temperature and the status of
battery.

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This camera must be used with specified AC power adapter. Damage
caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the
warranty.
When the charging is not started even if following the above procedure,
turn the power on at any mode after LCD monitor turns on, and then turn
the power off.
The battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately
after being used. This is normal and not a malfunction.
When using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery
warm by holding them inside your outer cloth.
If you open the battery cover without removing the battery, the power
will not be terminated. If you remove the battery, you have to insert the
battery again in a period of 2 hours in order to make sure that the date
and time will not be reset.
We recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.

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Inserting and Removing the SD Card (Optional
Accessory)
Images photographed with this camera will be stored on the SD card. Without
inserting the SD card, you cannot take photographs using the camera. Before
inserting or removing the SD card, make sure that the power of the camera is
off.
Inserting the SD card
1. Open the battery/SD card cover.
2. Insert the SD card in the correct orientation
shown.
Hold the SD card with its front side of
the SD card (printed arrow) facing the
rear side of the camera, and then insert
the card as far as it can go.
3. Close the battery /SD card cover.
Removing the SD card
Open the battery/SD card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD card and it
will eject.
If the camera is powered on without an SD card inserted into the camera,
the “NO CARD” message appears on the LCD monitor.
To prevent valuable data from
being accidentally erased from an
SD card you can slide the write-
protected tab (on the side of the SD
card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit or erase data on an SD card, you must unlock the card.
This camera does not support MultiMediaCardTM.

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Setting the Date and Time
The date/time needs to be set if/when:
Camera is turned on for the first time.
Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an
extended period of time.
When the date and time information is not
displayed on the LCD monitor, follow these
steps to set the correct date and time.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].
2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup]
menu with the button
3. Select [Date/Time] with the / buttons
and press the SET button.
The Date/Time setting screen will be
displayed.
4. Select the item’s field with the / buttons
and adjust the value for the date and time
with the / buttons.
The date and time is set in the order
year-month-day-hour-minute.
The time is displayed in 24-hours format.
5. After confirming all settings are correct,
press the SET button.
The setting will be stored and the screen
will return to the set-up menu.
Adjust
Change Value
Select Item
Set : Adjust
Date / Time
01 01
01 01
2004
Menu:Exit

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Choosing the Language
Specify in which language menus and messages are to be displayed on the
LCD monitor.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ] or
[ ].
2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup]
menu with the button.
If no images/video clips are recorded on
the SD card, press the MENU button and
then [Setup] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Language] with the / buttons
and press the SET button.
The Language setting screen will be
displayed.
4. Select the displayed language with the /
buttons and press the SET button.
The setting will be stored.
Beep
Fr. No. Reset
Date/Time
Auto OFF
Adjust
Adjust
Play
Select Item
Select Page
Adjust
Select Item
[ ] / [ ] Mode
[ ] Mode with Images/Video
Clips on SD card
[ ] Mode without Images/Video
Clips on SD card

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Formatting the SD Card
This erases all of the images and folders that have been recorded on the SD
card. Formatting is not possible when the SD card in the locked condition.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
2. Press the MENU button.
[Setup] menu is displayed.
If images/video clips are recorded on the
SD card, press the button after the
MENU button is pressed.
3. Select [Format] with the / buttons, then
press the SET button.
4. Select [Execute] with the / buttons,
and press the SET button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and
press the SET button.
You need to format an SD card before using it for the first time.
Formatting the SD card also erases the protected images. All data other
than images are also erased. Before formatting the card, make sure
that all the images are unnecessary.
Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a
later time.
An SD card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.
OFF
Adjust
Select Item
Enter
OFF
Adjust
Play
Select Item
Select Page

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Setting Image Resolution and Quality
Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file
size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number
of images that can be stored on a memory card. As you get to know the camera,
it is recommended that you try each quality and resolution setting to get an
appreciation for the effects that these settings will have on your images.
Higher resolution and higher quality images offer the best photographic results
but produce large file sizes. Therefore, few images will take up a lot of memory
space.
High resolution and quality settings are recommended for printed output and
situations requiring the finest detail. Lower resolution/quality images take up
less memory space and may be quite suitable for sharing images via e-mail, in
a report, or on a web page.
To change image resolution or image quality,
perform these steps below:
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].
2. Press the MENU button.
[Picture] of the photography menu is displayed.
3. Select [Size] with the / buttons, and
press the SET button.
4. Select the desired setting with the /
buttons, and press the SET button.
5. Select [Quality] with the / buttons, and
press the SET button.
6. Select the desired setting with the /
buttons, and press the SET button.
7. To exit from the photography menu, press
the MENU button.
Adjust
Adjust
Adjust
Fine
640 x 480
Normal
Standard
Size
[ ] Mode
[ ] Mode

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
[ ] Still Image Mode
Auto photography is a typical method of photography. Photographs can be
taken simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and
aperture setting) is controlled automatically to suit the photographic conditions.
You can use the 2.5" LCD monitor to compose the images.
Make sure that the battery and SD card are inserted before taking photographs.
1. Press the POWER button to turn the power
on.
2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
By default, the LCD monitor setting is on.
3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button.
Pressing the shutter button down
halfway automatically focuses and
adjusts the exposure, and pressing the
shutter button down fully takes the
photographs.
The focus area frame turns blue and the
status LED lights green when the camera
is in focus and the exposure is calculated.
When the focus or exposure is not
suitable, the frame of the focus area
turns yellow and the status LED flashes
red.
If the photographic preview is set to “ON”, the preview image (captured
image) will be displayed while the image is being recorded onto the SD
card.
1
Press down halfway
2
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Recording Voice Memos
A voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode
immediately following a still image captured or at playback mode while viewing
the picture.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
2. Press the MENU button, and select the
[Function] menu with the button.
[Function] of the still image menu is
displayed.
3. Select [Voice Memo] with the /
buttons, and press the SET button.
4. Select [ON] with the / buttons, and
press the SET button.
5. Press the MENU button to exit from the still image menu.
[ ] icon is displayed on the screen.
6. Compose the picture, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it
down fully.
[VOICE RECORDING] is displayed on the screen immediately, and the
voice memo recording starts.
7. Press the shutter button one more time during recording, or wait for 30
seconds
[VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end.
A [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a
voice memo.
Voice memo is only available in the still single image capture mode.
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Using the Digital Zoom
Using a combination of 3 times optical zoom and 4.4 times digital zoom permits
zoom photography of up to 12 times to suit the subject and the distance. The
digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed),
the more pixilated (grainer) the image will appear.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].
2. Turn on the LCD monitor by pressing the button.
3. To enable the digital zoom:
a. Press the MENU button.
b. Select [Function] with the / buttons.
c. Select [Digital Zoom] with the / buttons, and press the SET button.
d. Select [ON] with the / buttons again, and press the SET button.
e. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu screen
f. To activate the digital zoom, press and hold the button completely
until the image on the LCD monitor expands.
4. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.
The digital zoom is cancelled when the button is pressed and the
LCD monitor is turned off.
The zoom setting is automatically cancelled by either turning the camera
off or the activation of the Auto OFF function.
Digital zoom 1X to 4.4X
Optical zoom 1X to 3X

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Setting the Flash
Set the flash for taking photographs. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for
the photographic conditions.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
2. Toggle the button to select the desired
flash mode.
Each press of the button moves the
icon one step through the sequence and
displays it on the screen.
[ Blank ] Auto [ ] Red-eye Reduction [ ] Forced Flash
[ ] Night Scene [ ] Suppressed Flash
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