Lumicron LDC-828Z3 User manual

Digital Camera
User Guide
LDC-828Z3
http://www.lumicron.net

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Read First
.Warnings & Cautions
Before using the camera, please make sure that you read and understand all
the following safety precautions. Always ensure that the camera is operated
correctly. The safety precautions will instruct you in the safe and correct
operation of the camera and its accessories, preventing injury or damage to
yourself, other persons and equipment.
In the following pages, the term "equipment" refers mainly to the camera
and its power supply accessories.
WARNINGS
To prevent possible injury, please observe the following warnings when using
this product.
• Do not aim the viewfinder at the sun or other intense light.
Aiming at the sun through the viewfinder could damage your eyesight.
• Do not use the flash too close to eyes
Using the flash too close to your subject’s eyes can damage the eyesight.
Especially, remain at least one meter (39 inches) away from infants when
you use the flash.
• Do not place camera strap around neck
The strap could cause suffocation when accidentally wound around neck.
• Do not open or disassemble
Disassembling the equipment may cause high-voltage electric shock. Interior
inspections, modifications and repairs should be conducted by qualified
service staff. Please take the product to an authorized service center for
inspection.

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• Turn off immediately when if malfunction occurs
If you notice unusual smell or smoke coming from the equipment, please
unplug the AC adaptor and remove the battery immediately. Proceed swiftly
but with caution to avoid being burnt. Take the equipment to an authorized
service center for inspection.
• Unplug the adaptor when the camera is not in use
If you use the adaptor as the power source, unplug the adaptor when the
camera is not in use to prevent fire and other dangers. Continuous use over
a period of time may lead to overheating, deformation and fire.
Battery
Observe the following instructions when handling the battery used in this
product. Improper use of battery may lead to leakage or explosion.
• Recharge only Li-ion rechargeable batteries. Recharging
batteries that are not rechargeable may lead to leakage or explosion.
• Check battery polarity before inserting. Do not attempt to insert the battery
upside down or backward.
• Do not disassemble or short circuit the battery.
• Do not expose battery to fire or excessive heat.
• Do not immerse or contact with water or other liquids.
• Stop using the battery immediately if you notice any deformation or
changes in color.
• Do not put the batteries together with metal objects such as coins, keys or
hairpins in your pocket.
• Keep battery out of the reach of children. Seek medical attention right away
if a child swallows a battery.

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CAUTIONS
Observe and exercise the following cautions to avoid damage and keep your
camera in an optimum working status.
• Keep Dry
This camera is not waterproof, and may malfunction if immersed in water,
or any liquids enter the interior of the camera
• Keep away from Moisture, Salt or Dust
Wipe off salt or dust with a slightly dampened soft cloth after using your
camera at the beach or seaside, then, dry your camera thoroughly.
• Keep away from Strong Magnetic Fields
Never put the camera too close to any equipment producing strong
electromagnetic fields, such as electric motor. Strong electromagnetic fields
could lead to camera malfunctions or interfere with the data recording.
• Avoid Intense Heat
Do not use or store the equipment under sunlight or high temperatures.
Such exposure could lead to the leakage of the batteries or deformation of
the casing.
• Avoid rapid temperature changes
Rapidly moving the equipment between hot and cold temperatures may
cause water droplets to form on its exterior and interior. To prevent conden-
sation, place the equipment in its carry case or a plastic bag before exposing
it to a rapid temperature change.
• Do not drop
Strong shock or vibration of dropping could cause malfunction. Keep the
strap around your wrist when carrying the camera.

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• Do not unplug or remove the battery when processing data
When image data is being recorded or deleted from memory cards, cutting
off power could result in data loss or damage the internal circuitry or mem-
ory.
• Handle the lens and all moving parts with care
Do not touch the lens or lens barrel. Be careful in handling the memory card
and battery. These parts are not designed to withstand force greater than
regular use.
• Battery
In low temperature circumstances, the battery’s capacity may decrease sig-
nificantly due to the inactive chemical reaction. When taking pictures in cold
weather, keep a warm backup battery on hand.
Should the battery terminals become dirty, wipe them with a dry, clean cloth
or use an eraser to remove the stains.
• Memory cards
Turn off the power before inserting or removing the memory card.
Otherwise, the memory card could become unstable.
Memory cards may getting hot during use, remove memory card from the
camera with care.
This mark on your camera certifies that this camera meets the
requirements of the EU (European Union) concerning interference
causing equipment regulations. CE stands for Conformité
Européenne (European Conformity).
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 recieved, including interference that may cause
undesired operation.
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
Digital Camera
LDC-828Z3
Tested To Comply
With FCC Standards

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Table of Contents
Read First. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Table of Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Unpacking the Camera. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Quick Start . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Chapter 1 : Getting Started . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Camera Parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Set Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Attaching the Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Charging the battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Installing Batteries & the Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Using the AC Adaptor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Turning on Power . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Selecting the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
Setting the Date/Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Chapter 2 : Taking Still Pictures & Recording Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Using the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Capture Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Changing the Contents on the LCD monitor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Using Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Optical Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Taking Still Pictures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Auto Focus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Using Focus Lock. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
Shooting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Shooting (Close-Ups/Infinity/MF)Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Setting Exposure Compensation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Using Self-timer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Using Built-in Flash . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Scene Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Auto ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

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Contents
Program ( ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
AV ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
TV ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Portrait ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Landscape ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Night Scene ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sports ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Snow/Beach ( ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Sunset ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Text ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Panorama ( ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Recording Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Using the Capture Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
Setting Image Size (Resolution) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Setting Image Quality . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
Setting White Balance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Setting ISO (Sensitivity) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Setting Exposure Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Setting Focus Area . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
Setting Color Style. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Setting Sharpness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
Setting Contrast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
Setting Saturation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51
Taking a Series of Pictures ( only ). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Setting Video Format ( only ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 52
Chapter 3: Reviewing Images and Video Clips. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using the LCD Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53
Using Playback . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Using Index Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Activating Digital Enlargement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
Using the Playback Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Deleting Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Protecting Pictures and Video Clips . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
Recording Audio Clips for Still Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Setting DPOF. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Displaying a Slide Show. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Editing Still Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 66
Chapter 4: Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Windows System Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
Installing the Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Installing the Driver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
Installing the XviD Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Installing the Application (Windows) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Using the Application. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
PhotoImpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
VideoImpression . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Chapter 5: Uploading, Printing, and Displaying Images . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Uploading to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 79
Printing Images . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Displaying images on a TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Chapter 6: Adjusting the Camera Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Using the Setup Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Setting Digital Zoom . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting AF Illuminator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Setting Image Review . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Formatting the Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Imprinting the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Setting LCD Brightness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Setting Camera Sound . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setting TV System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Setting Power Saving Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Changing the USB Connection Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using PC CAM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Using PictBridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 91
Resetting Your Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 94
Trouble Shooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Warning Indicators and Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99

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Unpacking the Camera
Digital camera
Rechargeable Li-ion Battery
Pouch
Wrist Strap
Video/USB combo cable
Quick Start Guide
Driver Software CD-ROM
Warranty card
AC adapter

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1Insert a Li-ion battery. See page 17.
2Insert a SD memory card. See page 17.
3Turn on the camera. See page 18.
4Slide the mode switch to and frame your subjects with the viewfinder or the LCD
monitor.
Quick Start

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Quark start
5Slightly press the shutter release button half- way down and hold it to set the focus and
exposure.
6Press the shutter release button all the way down to take the picture.

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Chapter 1
Getting Started
Camera Parts
Lens
Viewfinder
Tripod Mount
Flash
AF / Self-tmer
Lamp
Microphone
Speaker
AC Terminal
USB Connector /
Video-out Terminal

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
Viewfinder
Indicator Power Button
Battery /
Memory Card Door
OK Button
Marco / MF (Manual Focus)
Self-timer
Flash Mode
Exposure Value
Capture / Video / Playbac
k
Switch
Four-way Key
Strap Mount
Shutter Release
Button
Zoom Dial
LCD Monitor
Display Button
Menu Button
Delete / Scene Program Button
OK

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Set Up
Set Up
.Attaching the Wrist Strap
1Insert the small loop of the wrist strap into the strap eyelet.
2Insert the long loop of the wrist strap into the small loop of the strap and then tighten
it.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
1Check that the camera is turned off. Plug the AC adapter connector into the "DC IN 5V"
socket on the camera.
2Then plug the adapter itself into the main power outlet.
3Disconnect the AC adaptor when finishing charging.
Note : To increase the efficiency of battery
charging, you can turn off the camera
power after connecting the USB cable/AC
adaptor.
.Charging the Battery
The supplied rechargeable Li-ion battery pack should be charged before using.

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Set Up
.Installing the Battery & the Memory Card
1Put the camera upside down with the front of the camera facing you.
2Open the battery / memory card cover.
3Insert the battery according to the indicators on the battery chamber.
4Insert a SD memory card into the memory card slot and make sure it is in place as
shown.
5Close the battery/ memory card cover.

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Chapter 1: Getting Started
.Turning on Power
Press the "Power" button to turn the camera on.
Note: To turn off the camera, press the power button again.
.Using the AC Adaptor
When reviewing pictures or operating the camera indoors, you can use the AC
adaptor as the power source to save the battery power.
1Connect the AC adaptor connector to the AC adaptor terminal of the camera.
2Connect the other end of the AC adaptor to the electrical outlet.
Note : Make sure to use only the AC adapter (5V)
specified for the camera. Damage caused
by use of an incorrect adapter is not
covered under the warranty.

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Set Up
.Selecting the Language
1Under any mode, press "MENU" button.
Scroll through the menu by using /
on the four-way button and move to
"SETUP". Enter the "SETUP" menu by
pressing "OK".
2On the "LANGUAGE" submenu, use / on the four-way button to select the
language you need and then press "OK"
to confirm the setting.

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.Setting the Date/Time
Set the date and time so that they appear correctly when you are reviewing the
images with your camera.
Chapter 1: Getting Started
1In "SETUP" menu, select "DATE/ TIME". Enter the submenu by pressing
"OK".
2Move to the item you want to adjust by
using / on the four-way button, and
adjust the value of the item by using /
on the four-way button.
3Press "OK" button to confirm the setting.