Acer Digital camera 6.36 Mega pixel CCD User manual

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CONTENTS
3 INTRODUCTION
3 Overview
3 Package Contents
4 GETTING TO KNOW THE CAMERA
4 Front View
5 Rear View
7 Status LED Indicator
8 LCD Monitor Icons
10 GETTING STARTED
10 Attaching the Camera Strap
10 Inserting and Removing the Battery
11 Charging the Battery
12 Inserting and Removing the SD Memory
Card (Optional Accessory)
13 Setting the Date and Time
14 Choosing the Language
15 Formatting the SD Memory Card
16 Setting Image Resolution and Quality
17 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
17 [ ] Capture Mode
18 Recording Voice Memos
19 Using the Digital Zoom
20 Setting the Flash
21 Setting the Focus
22 Setting the Self-timer
23 Exposure Compensation/Backlight Correction
24 Setting the Scene Mode
26 [ ] Video Mode
27 [ ] PLAYBACK MODE
27 Playing Back Still Images
28 Playing Back Video Clips
29 Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on the Docking Station
29 Attaching Voice Memos
30 Thumbnail Display
31 Zoom Playback
32 Slideshow Display
33 Protecting Images

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35 DPOF Settings
37 Erasing Images
39 MENU OPTIONS
39 Capture Menu (Capture)
42 Capture Menu (Function)
44 Video Menu (Capture)
45 Video Menu (Function)
46 Playback Menu
47 Setup Menu (In Photography Mode)
48 Setup Menu (In Playback Mode)
49 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES AND VIDEOS TO YOUR
COMPUTER
50 Step 1: Installing the USB Driver
50 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer
52 Step 3: Downloading Images and Video Files
53 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION
53 Installing NTI Photo Suite
54 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

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INTRODUCTION
Overview
Congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera.
Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart
camera. Equipped with a 6.36 Mega pixel CCD, this camera is capable of capturing
images 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:
JDigital camera
JUser’s manual
JDocking station
JUSB cable
JCamera strap
JAC power adapter
JRechargeable lithium-ion battery
Common (Optional) Accessories:
JSD memory card
JSoftware CD-ROM
JCamera pouch

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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 capture the image when pressed all the
way down.
2. POWER button Turns the camera power on and off.
3. Microphone Records audio clips.
4. Flash Provides flash illumination.
5. Lens 3x optical zoom lens allows you to capture telephoto and
wide-angle images.
6. Self-timer LED Blinks during Self-timer mode until image is captured.
(AF auxiliary LED) Lights for auto focusing when capture in dark place.

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Rear View
# Name Description
1. LCD monitor Provides menu information to operate the camera, and
previews the image before capturing it and review it
afterwards.
2. Mode switch Sets the camera mode.
Capture mode Selects this when capturing still images.
Video mode Selects this when recording video clips.
Playback mode Performs image playback and deletion.
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 image.
7. Display button Turns the OSD display on and off.
8. Speaker Produces camera sounds and plays recorded audio.
9. Strap holder Camera strap attachment.
10. SET /Direction button Allows you to scroll through menus and image, and then
select choices.
11. Battery / SD memory Allows access to the battery and insert or remove the
card cover memory card.
12. Camera connector Connects with the docking station.
13. Tripod socket Allows tripod mounting.
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SET /Direction button
# Name Description
1. Sbutton Scrolls upwards.
Focus button Allows you to choose the appropriate focus setting.
2. Xbutton Scrolls right.
Flash button Allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting.
3. Tbutton Scrolls downwards.
Self-timer button Allows you to toggle the self-timer on and off, selects the
desired self-timer mode.
4. Wbutton Scrolls left.
Exposure Allows you to toggle the exposure compensation /
/ Backlight correction backlight correction on compensation and off.
button
5. SET button Enters the menu page and confirms the chosen setting.
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Status LED Indicator
Camera status LED
Color
Green
Red
Orange
State
On
On
Flashing
On
During photography
AE or AF is locked with the shutter button held halfway.
Accessing files in progress.
When the image is not in focus.
Flash charging in progress.
Docking station
With the docking station, you can position
your camera and play back your images
and video clips on your desktop. You also
need the docking station to charge the
camera battery with an AC power adapter,
and connect to a USB cable.
# Name Description
1. Docking station connector Connects with the camera.
2. PHOTO button Allows you to playback images or video clips on the
LCD monitor.
3. Status LED Displays the cradle current state.
4. USB button Allows you to enter USB mode.
5. DC IN 5V terminal Allows you to connect to an AC power adapter to
charge the battery or act as power supply during
playback or USB mode.
6. USB terminal Allows you to connect to a USB cable.
PHOTO
USB
Cradle status LED
Color State During battery charging
Red On Charging process in progress.
Green On Charging process is completed.

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LCD Monitor Icons
Capture 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 mode
[Blank] Auto
[ ] Red-eye
Reduction
[ ] Forced Flash
[ ] Flash Off
5. [ ] Histogram
6. Focus area (When the
shutter button is pressed
halfway)
7. Capture mode
[Blank] Single
[ ] Continuous
[ AEB] AEB
8. Image size
[ ] 2816 x 2112
[ ] 2272 x 1704
[ ] 1600 x 1200
[ ] 640 x 480
9. Possible number of shots
10. Quality
[ ] Fine
[ ] Normal
[ ] Economy
A
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
[Blank] Multi
[ ] Spot
16. White balance
[
A
] Auto
[ ] Incandescent
[ ] Fluorescent 1
[ ] Fluorescent 2
[ ] Daylight
[ ] Cloudy
[ M ] Manual
17. Focus mode
[Blank] Auto focus
[ ] Macro
[ ] Infinity
18. Scene mode
[
A
] Auto
[] Portrait
[] Night Portrait
[] Night
[] Candlelight
[] Fireworks
[] Landscape
[] Natural Green
[] Sunrise
[] Sunset
[] Sports
[] Macro
[] Black & White
[] Sepia
[] Splash Water
[] Flowing Water
[] Pets
[] User Setting
JEach press of the button switches one step in the sequence of OSD full
display, OSD full with Histogram, OSD display off, LCD monitor off.

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Video mode [ ]
1. [ ] Video 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. Playback mode
2. File number
3. Folder number
4. Protect icon
5. Voice memo
6. DPOF icon
Playback mode [ ]-Video playback
1. Video status bar
2. Elapsed time
3. File number
4. Folder number
5. Protect icon
6. Video mode
7. Playback mode
8. Sound off icon (When the Sbutton is pressed
during video playback.)
9. Quality
10.Size
11.Frame rate
12.Total recorded time
1
6
980-0011
35 46
Total
Play
0:10 0:06
1
2
12
78
30 FPS
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10
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GETTING STARTED
Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration.
Inserting and Removing the Battery
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 memory 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 memory card cover.
Removing the Battery
Open the battery / SD memory 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
You need to use the docking station and AC power adapter to charge the battery.
Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before
starting.
1. Position the camera on the docking station.
2. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into
the DC IN 5V terminal of the docking station.
3. Insert the other end of the AC power adapter
into a wall outlet.
JThe docking station LED lights red while
the battery is charging and turns into
green when the battery is fully charged.
JIt is recommended to fully discharge or
exhaust the battery before being charged.
JCharging time varies according to the
ambient temperature and the status of battery.
JThis camera must be used with specified battery, docking station and AC power
adapter for battery charging. Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter
is not covered under the warranty.
JThe battery may feel warm after it has been charged or immediately after being
used. This is normal and not a malfunction.
JWhen using the camera in cold areas, keep the camera and battery warm by
holding them inside your outer cloth.
JWe recommend the battery should be charged 8 hours as first time use.
PHOTO
USB

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Inserting and Removing the SD Memory Card (Optional
Accessory)
Images captured with this camera will be stored in the SD memory card. Without
inserting the SD memory card, you cannot capture images using the camera.
Inserting the SD memory card
1. Open the battery/SD memory card cover.
2. Insert the SD memory card in the correct
orientation shown.
JHold the SD memory card with its front
side of the SD memory 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 memory card cover.
Removing the SD memory card
Open the battery/SD memory card cover, press lightly on the edge of the SD memory
card and it will eject.
JIf the camera is powered on without an SD
memory card inserted, a message “NO CARD”
appears on the LCD monitor.
JTo prevent valuable data from being
accidentally erased from an SD memory card
you can slide the write-protected tab (on
the side of the SD memory card) to “LOCK”.
JTo save, edit or erase data on an SD memory card, you must unlock the card.
JBe sure to format an SD memory card with this digital camera before using it.
Refer to section in this manual titled “Formatting the SD Memory Card” for
further details.

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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 Xbutton
3. Select [Date/Time] with the S/ Tbuttons and
press the SET button.
The Date/Time setting screen will be displayed.
4. Select the item’s field with the W/ Xbuttons and
adjust the value for the date and time with the S
/ Tbuttons.
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.

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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 Xbutton.
If no images / video clips are recorded on the
SD memory card, press the MENU button and
then [Setup] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Language] with the S/ Tbuttons and
press the SET button.
The Language setting screen will be displayed.
4. Select the displayed language with the S/ T
buttons and press the SET button.
The setting will be stored.
[ ] / [ ] Mode
[ ] Mode with images/video clips
on SD memory card
[ ] Mode without images/video
clips on SD memory card

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Formatting the SD Memory Card
This utility formats the SD memory card and erases all stored images and data.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
2. Press the MENU button and select [Setup] menu
with Xbutton.
If no images / video clips are recorded on the
SD memory card, press the MENU button and
then [Setup] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Format] with the S/ Tbuttons, then press
the SET button.
4. Select [Execute] with the S/ Tbuttons, and
press the SET button.
To cancel formatting, select [Cancel] and press
the SET button.
JFormatting the SD memory 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.
JFormatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a later
time.
JAn SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.

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[ ] Mode
[ ] Mode
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. 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.
J[Capture] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Size] with the S/ Tbuttons, and
press the SET button.
4. Select the desired setting with the S/ T
buttons, and press the SET button.
5. Select [Quality] with the S/ Tbuttons, and
press the SET button.
6. Select the desired setting with the S/ T
buttons, and press the SET button.
7. To exit from the menu, press the MENU
button.

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PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
[ ] Capture Mode
Your camera is equipped with a 2.5" full color LTPS LCD monitor to help you compose
images, playback recorded images/movie clips or adjust menu settings.
1. Press the POWER button to turn the power
on.
2. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
3. Compose your image in the LCD monitor.
4. Press the shutter button.
JPressing the shutter button down halfway
automatically focuses and adjusts the
exposure, and pressing the shutter
button down fully captures the images.
JThe focus area frame turns blue and the
status LED lights green when the camera
is in focus and the exposure is calculated.
JWhen the focus or exposure is not suitable,
the frame of the focus area turns yellow
and the status LED flashes red.
JIf the photographic preview is set to “On”,
the captured image will be displayed while
the image is being recorded onto the SD
memory card.
2Press down fully
1Press down halfway

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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.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ].
2. Press the MENU button, and select the
[Function] menu with the Xbutton.
J[Function] menu is displayed.
3. Select [Voice Memo] with the S/ Tbuttons,
and press the SET button.
4. Select [On] with the S/ Tbuttons, and press
the SET button.
5. Press the MENU button to exit from the menu.
J[ ] icon is displayed on the screen.
6. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down
fully.
J[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
J[VOICE RECORD END] will be displayed and the recording will end.
JA [ ] icon is displayed with images that have been recorded with a voice
memo.
JVoice memo is only available in [Single] capture mode.
JVoice memo is automatically fixed at [Off] in [Continuous] or [AEB]
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 13.2 times to suit the subject and the distance. The digital zoom
is a compelling feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated
(grainier) the image will appear.
1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] or [ ].
2. To enable the digital zoom:
a. Press the MENU button.
b. Select [Function] with the W/ Xbuttons.
c. Select [Digital Zoom] with the S/ Tbuttons, and press the SET button.
d. Select [On] with the S/ Tbuttons 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.
3. Press the shutter button to capture a “zoomed” image.
JThe zoom setting is automatically cancelled by either turning the camera
off or the activation of the Auto OFF function.
Digital zoom 1X to 4.4 X
Optical zoom 1X to 3X

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The available flash settings in different photography modes:
Scene Mode Auto {{{{
Portrait X {XX
Night Portrait X X {X
Night X X X {
Candlelight X X X {
Fireworks X X X {
Landscape X X X {
Natural Green X X X {
Sunrise X X X {
Sunset X X X {
Sports X X X {
Macro X X X {
Black & White {{{{
Sepia {{{{
Splash Water {{{{
Flowing Water X X X {
Pets {{{{
User Setting {{{{
Capture Mode Single {{{{
Continuous X X X {
AEB X X X {
Focus Mode Auto {{{{
Macro {{{{
Infinity X X X {
* This table is for reference only and varies according to different combination
of photography modes.
*{: Available X: Unavailable
Setting the Flash
Set the flash for capturing images. 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.
[Blank] Auto