Mustek MDC-800 User manual

Getting Started
Getting Connected
Camera Operation
MDC-800
USER’S MANUAL
Software Applications
ViewFun
Appendices

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thelimitsfor aClassBdigitaldevice,pursuanttoPart15ofthe
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protectionagainstharmfulinterferencewhen theequipmentis
operatedinaresidentialinstallation. Thisequipmentgenerates,
uses,andcanradiateradiofrequencyenergyandifitisnot
installedandusedaccordingtotheinstructionmanual,itmay
causeharmfulinterferencetoradiocommunications.However,
thereisnoguaranteethatinterferencewillnotoccurinaparticular
installation.Ifthisequipmentcausesharmfulinterferencetoradio
ortelevisionreception,whichcanbedeterminedbyturningthe
equipmentofforon,trytocorrecttheinterferencebyoneormore
of the following measures:
• Reorientthereceivingantenna
• Increasethedistancebetweentheequipmentandthe
receiver
• Connecttheequipmentintoanoutletonacircuitdifferent
fromthattowhichthereceiverisconnected
• Consultthedealeroranexperiencedradio/TVtechnicianforhelp
Thisdevicecomplieswithpart 15oftheFCCrules.Operation is
subjecttothefollowingtwo conditions: (1)Thisdevicemaynot
causeharmfulinterference,and(2)Thisdevicemustacceptany
interferencereceived,includinginterferencethatmaycauseundesired
operation.
NOTES:
1. Thechangesormodificationsnotexpressly approvedbythe
partyresponsibleforcompliancecouldvoidtheuser’sauthority
tooperatetheequipment.
2. ShieldedinterfacecablesandACpowercord,ifany,mustbeused
in order to comply with the emission limits.

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Chapter 2: Camera Operation
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode..............................................12
Functions.............................................................................12
Flash............................................................................... 13
Quality ........................................................................... 13
Self-timer........................................................................ 13
Exposure Mode ............................................................ 13
White Balance .............................................................. 13
Filters ............................................................................. 14
Video Record................................................................. 14
Continuous Shooting .................................................. 14
Auto-Off ........................................................................ 14
Contents
Chapter 1: Getting Started
Supported Computer Systems .................................................. 7
Package Contents ....................................................................... 7
Your Video Digital Camera ......................................................... 7
Power Supply .............................................................................. 9
Installing the Batteries......................................................... 9
Using an AC Adapter .......................................................... 9
Low-Battery Indicator.......................................................... 9
Segment LCD Display Panel ..................................................... 9
Compact Flash Card ................................................................. 10
Installing/removing the Compact Flash Card................. 10
Formatting the Compact Flash Card ................................ 10
Exposure Value ............................................................. 14
Display Brightness Control ........................................ 15
Information Display ..................................................... 16
Buzzer............................................................................. 15
Video Out....................................................................... 15
Video System ................................................................ 15
Language....................................................................... 15
Capturing Images ..............................................................16
The LCD Menu- Playback Mode ...........................................17
Functions.............................................................................17
Four Picture Mode ....................................................... 17
Delete Menu ................................................................. 17
Delete All....................................................................... 18
Protecting/Unprotecting Images ............................... 18
Video Play Menu .......................................................... 18
Slide Show..................................................................... 18
Digital Zoom ................................................................. 19
Viewing Images..................................................................19
OntheCameraLCD ....................................................... 19
On the TV ....................................................................... 19
On the PC ....................................................................... 19

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Chapter 3: Getting Connected
Connecting to the TV ..............................................................21
Viewing Images ................................................................... 21
Viewing Real-time Video .................................................... 21
Connecting to the VCR ...........................................................22
Recording Real-time Video ................................................ 22
Connecting to the PC ..............................................................22
Appendices
Trouble Shooting...................................................................... 41
Specifications ............................................................................ 43
Glossary ..................................................................................... 44
Technical Support..................................................................... 46
Chapter 4: Software Applications
Software Installation ...............................................................24
Windows 95/NT 4.0/98 ...................................................... 24
Transferring Images to the PC .............................................24
Acquiring the Camera Software ...........................................25
Previewing Images...................................................................25
The Photo Album......................................................................26
The Setting Functions ....................................................... 27
Selecting Images................................................................. 27
Protecting Images............................................................... 28
Deleting Images .................................................................. 28
Using the Zoom Tool (Enlarging Images)....................... 28
Marking Images .................................................................. 28
Printing a Photo Page Index.............................................. 28
Using the Status Bar .......................................................... 28
Using the Status Bar Button............................................. 29
Playing Videos .................................................................... 29
Transferring Images ...............................................................29
To an image editing application (Transfer) ............. 29
Using the Control Panel ...................................................30
Camera Mode............................................................... 30
Capturing Images .................................................30
Playback Mode............................................................. 31
Viewing Images .....................................................31
The Help System....................................................................... 31
Chapter 5: ViewFun
Hardware Installation ............................................................... 33
Starting ViewFun....................................................................... 33
Functions ................................................................................... 34
View Window and Display ...................................................... 34
The Video Album ...................................................................... 35
The Photo Album ..................................................................... 35
Settings ...................................................................................... 36
The Advanced Settings........................................................... 37
The Video Folder ................................................................ 37
The Picture Folder.............................................................. 38
The E-mail Folder ............................................................... 38
The Language Folder ........................................................ 38
Recording a Video Clip ...........................................................39
Taking a Picture ......................................................................39
E-mailing a Video Clip or Picture.........................................39

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Preface
ThankyouforyourpurchaseoftheMDC-800.Thisguidecovers
allofthefeaturesandfunctionsofthecamera.
Inthisuserguideyouwillfindthefollowingtopics:
Chapter1:GettingStarted
Thischapterexplainshowtomakeyourcameraoperational.
Chapter 2: Camera Operation
Thischaptergivesyoustep-by-stepinstructionsonhowtooperate
thevariousfunctionsofthe camera.
Chapter 3: Getting Connected
Thischaptergivesyoudetailed instructionsonhowtoconnectand
usethecamerawiththeTV,VCR,andcomputer.
Chapter4:SoftwareApplications
Thischapterdescribesindetailhow tousethecamera’ssoftware
(ThePhotoAlbum).
Chapter 5: ViewFun
Thischapterexplainsthefeaturesandfunctionsoftheincluded
multi-functionsoftware.
Appendices
Providestroubleshootinginformationandspecificationsforthe
cameraalongwithamanualindexandtechnicalsupportinformation.

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Supported Computer Systems ........................................7
Package Contents .............................................................7
Your Video Digital Camera .............................................7
Power Supply .....................................................................9
Installing the Batteries................................................9
Using an AC Adapter .................................................9
Low-Battery Indicator.................................................9
Segment LCD Display Panel ..........................................9
Compact Flash Card ...................................................... 10
Installing/removing the Compact Flash Card........10
Formatting the Compact Flash Card .......................10
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Supported Computer Systems
Thiscameracomplieswiththe TWAINstandards,theindustry
standardforimaginghardwareandsoftware.TWAINeliminates
compatibilityproblemswithsoftwareandinputdevicesfrom
differentvendors. The following are the minimum system
requirementsforoptimumperformancewithcolorimages:
•Pentium PC or notebook computer
•Windows 95/98/NT 4.0
•16MBRAM(32MBrecommended)
•120MBavailableharddisk spaceforsoftwareinstallation
•VGAorSuperVGAcolormonitor
•CD-ROMDrive
Package Contents
•MDC-800cameraincluding4AA batteries
•USBandRS232connectioncables
•NTSCandPALvideooutputcable
•7.5V DC, 1.3A Power Adapter
•Camerastrapandcarryingbag
•InstallationCD
•User'sManuals 1. PowerButton:Turnsthecameraon/off.
2. ShutterButton:Capturestheimage intothe
camera.
3. Cable Panel:ContainstheACPowerAdapter,
USB,Video,andRS232connectionterminals,aswell
asthememorycardslot.
Your Video Digital Camera
Thecameraisequippedwithanumberofdifferentfeaturesand
functions.Tobetterunderstandand familiarizeyourselfwiththese
featuresandfunctions,pleaserefertothefollowingpagesbefore
usingthecamera.
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5. LCDPanel:TheLiquidCrystalDisplayPanelallowsyouto view
real-time display,the menu functions,andimageplayback.
6. LCD On/Off:Turns the LCD on oroff.
7. Menu Button:Displaysthecamera’sfunctionmenuintheLCD.
8. Select (Up):Scrollsup/backwardthroughthefunctionmenuor
capturedimages.
9. Select(Down):Scrollsdown/forwardthroughthefunctionmenu
orcapturedimages.
10.EnterButton:Selectsthe optionsfromthefunctionmenu.
11. Viewfinder:Allowsforviewingofthesubject.
12. Strap Holder:Allowsthecamerastraptoconnecttothecamera
foreasyandsafecarrying.
13. Battery Compartment:Forloading/unloadingofthebatteries.
14. Tripod Mount:Allowsatripodtobesecuredtothebottomof
thecamera.
15. CFMemoryCard Eject Button:Allowsyoutoejectthe
installedCFMemorycardfrom thecamera.
16. ModeButton:SwitchesthecamerabetweenCamera mode (up),
andPlaybackMode(down).
17. SegmentLCD Display Panel: Displaysthestatusofthe
camera’ssettings.
1. Viewfinder:Allowsyoutoposition thesubjectintheimagethat
will be captured.
2. Lens:Allowsthecameratofocusonthesubjectandtocapture
theimageoncetheshutterbuttonhasbeenpressed.
3. LED Indicator:Alertsyouwhentheself-timerisabouttotake
thepicture.
4. Flash:Flasheslightonthe subject.
18.USB Terminal:Allowsthecamera
tobe connected to a computer via a
USBinterface.
19.RS232Terminal:Allowsthe
cameratobeconnectedtoa
computerviaaserialinterface.
20.Video Terminal:Allowsthe
cameratobeconnectedtoa
television or VCR.
21.AC Power Adapter Terminal:
Allowsthecameratobeconnected
toanACpowersupply.
22.Memory Card Compartment:
For inserting/removing the optional
memorycard.
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PowerSupply
Installing the Batteries
Thecameracomeswith4AAalkalinebatteries.Pleaserefertothe
insideofthebatterycompartment lidorthefollowingillustrationto
properlyinstallthebatteries.
Using an AC Adapter
To save battery power, you may also use a standard (7.5v/1.3
amp) AC power adapter.
ToconnectanACpoweradapter:
•PlugtheadapterintoanappropriateACoutlet.
•OpentheCamera’spanelandinsertthepoweradapterintothe
slotasshown.
Low-Battery Indicator
Whenthebatterypowerbecomeslow, thebatteryiconwilldis-
playintheSegmentLCDDisplayPanel.Tocontinuetousethe
camera,eitherreplacethebatteriesor connecttheACpoweradapter.
Theimageswillremaininthecamera’smemoryforanindefinite
period of time.
Note: Extendeduse of the LCD causesrapid battery usage. There-
fore, we recommend using rechargeable batteries or the AC power
adapter whenever possible.
Segment LCD Display Panel (Camera Mode)
This camera is equipped with an icon display panel that keeps
youawareof allofthecamerafunctionsasthey arebeingused.
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1. LowBatteryWarning/AutoOfffunction
2. Self-timer Activated
3.ExposureMode(CENTERorMATRIX(shown))
4. Flash Setting (AUTO)
5. Flash Setting with Red-eye
6.QualitySetting(S,H, E,orV(videorecording))
7.ExposureValue(-2~+2:bar graphrepresentsvalue)
8.PictureNumber:=# ofpictures/videoslefttotake/recordbefore
memoryisfull.
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Compact Flash Card
The camera is equipped with a built-in Compact Flash Memory
CardportthatallowsyoutouseanyoptionalDOScompatible,com-
pactflashcard(CFcard) tostoreimages.Thiscamerais compatible
withallCFcardsizes (noMBlimit).
Note: Installing a CF card replaces the camera’s internal memory and
allcamera/playback functions access the CFcard. To return using the
camera’s internal memory, remove the CF card.
Note: Installing a new CF card requires a small amount of the CF
card’s memory capacity to create a directory for storing images.
Installing/removing the Compact Flash Card
•OpentheCFcardpanel.
•SlidetheCFcardfirmlyintotheslotORunseatthecardfromthe
slotandremoveit.
•ClosetheCFcardpanel.
Toremove:
•PushtheCFMemorycardEject button,locatedontheunder
sideofthecamera,towardsthemiddleofthecamera,thenremove
thecardasitpopsout.
Note: The camera will signal you with a short beep every time you
insert or remove the CF card, as well as every time you turn the
camera’s power on.
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Formatting the Compact Flash Card
All Mustek Brand CF cards are pre-formatted for use in this
cameraanddonotrequireadditionalformattingbeforeusing.
Onceyouinsert anunformattedCFcardintotheCF cardslotyou
willbepromptedwitha messageifitisnotformatted.
PleaseformattheCFcardthroughDOS.
Note: Formatting a CF Card will erase any information cur-
rently on the card.

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Camera Operation2
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode..............................................12
Functions.............................................................................12
Flash............................................................................... 13
Quality ........................................................................... 13
Self-timer........................................................................ 13
Exposure Mode ............................................................ 13
White Balance .............................................................. 13
Filters ............................................................................. 14
Video Record................................................................. 14
Continuous Shooting .................................................. 14
Auto-Off ........................................................................ 14
Exposure Value ............................................................. 14
Display Brightness Control ........................................ 15
Information Display ..................................................... 16
Buzzer............................................................................. 15
Video Out....................................................................... 15
Video System ................................................................ 15
Language....................................................................... 15
Capturing Images ..............................................................16
The LCD Menu- Playback Mode ...........................................17
Functions.............................................................................17
Four Picture Mode ....................................................... 17
Delete Menu ................................................................. 17
Delete All....................................................................... 18
Protecting/Unprotecting Images ............................... 18
Video Play Menu .......................................................... 18
Slide Show..................................................................... 18
Digital Zoom ................................................................. 19
Viewing Images..................................................................19

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Camera Operation
Thischapterexplainshowto usethecameraanditsoperational
featuresandsettings
Thecamerahastwomodes,CameraandPlayback. Both modes
offervarious functions specific to that particular mode.
The LCD Menu- Camera Mode
•Poweronthecamera.
•MakesuretheCameraisin CameraMode(ModebuttonUP).
•PresstheLCDbutton then the Menu button orjustpressthe
Menubutton.Thecameramodefunctionsaredisplayed on the
LCD.
Selecting a Camera Function:
1. UsetheUp/Downbuttonsto scrollthroughthelistofoptions.
2. PressEntertoselect/toggleanoption.
3. Aredupordownarrowindicatesthereareadditionalmenuselec-
tionsavailableandayellowpointerarrowletsyouknowwhich
menuselectionyouarecurrently on.
4. Pressthemenubuttontoexitthemenuscreen.
5. Theselectedfunction’siconisdisplayedontheDigitalIconDis-
playPanel.
MENU
FLASH: OFF/AUTO/AUTO-R/ON/ON-R
QUALITY: STD/HIGH/ECON
SELF-TIMER: ww NO/YES
EXP. MODE: ww MTRX/CNTR
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W.B.: ww AUTO/INDOOR-/INDOOR+/OUTDOOR
FILTER: ww NORMAL/INVERSE/MINT/ROSE/DAISY/LILAC
VIDEO REC: ww OFF/ON
CONT. SHOT: ww 01/...16
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AUTO-OFF: ww YES/NO
EXP. VALUE: 0/+1/+2/-2/-1
DISP BRIGHT: ww 0/+1/+2/-2/-1
INFO DISP: ww YES/NO
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BUZZER: OFF/ON
VIDEO OUT: ww AUTO/ON/OFF
VIDEO SYS: NTSC/PAL
LANGUAGE: ENG/GER/FRE/SPA/ITA/DUT/POR/SWE/DEN
Functions
ThefollowingmenuliststhefunctionsavailableinCameramode.
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(1) FLASH:
Thecameraisequippedwithfiveflashmodes:
ON:theflashwillfire witheveryimagecapture.
ON-R:thesameasON, precededbyaflashwhichreduces red-
eye.
AUTO:whenever there is insufficient light, the camera
automaticallydetectsandfirestheflash.
AUTO-R:thesameasAUTO,precededbyaflashwhich
reducesred-eye.
OFF:noflashisfired.
Note: Theflashwillneed to bechargedpriorto, and rightafterbeing
used. The flash icon will blink in the Segment LCD Display Panel and
stops once the flash is ready for use.
(2) QUALITY:
Quality determines the file size and the effect of the captured
imagethat is displayed or printedand is based on theamount of
compression.Highqualityimagesappearsharpsincethecamerais
notcompressingtheinformationasmuch,butalsorequiremore
spaceforstorage.
Therearethreequalitymodes,andoneVideomode:
•Economic-48KBofmemoryspaceperimage.
•Standard-128KB of memory space perimage.
•High-320KB of memory space perimage.
•Video-320KBwhenVideoRecordinghasbeen
selected.
(3) Self-timer:
Thisfeatureallowsyoutodelaythecapturingofanimageforten
secondsgivingyoutimetogetintosomeofyourownpictures.
To activate this function:
1. SelectSelf-timerfromtheLCD menu.
2. Positionthecameraonaflatstationarysurfaceormountitona
tripod.
3. CentertheimagetobecapturedusingtheviewfinderorLCD.
4. PresstheShutterbuttonand getinthepicture.
How will I know when the image will be captured?
TheLEDindicatoratthefrontofthecamerablinks,increasingin
speedtoalertyouwhen theimagewillbecaptured.
(4) Exposure Mode:
ExposureModeallowsyoutoselectthetypeofexposureusedto
capture the image:
CENTER:Focusesthequalityof exposureonthecenterofthe
image(greatforphotosof people).
MATRIX:Evenlyfocusestheexposuretoallareasoftheimage
(greatforlandscapeshots).
(5) White Balance:
WhiteBalanceadjuststhecamera'scolorsensitivitytomatchthe
prevailingcolorofwhiteoutdoorlight, yellowindoorlight,or(some-
times)greenishfluorescentlight.Thecameraisequippedwithfour
whitebalancemodes. Selectthewhitebalancemodethatmostclosely
matchesthelightinwhichyou'reusingthecamera.
Auto:automaticallyadjustsaccordingtosurroundinglight(default)
Outdoor: for natural light
Indoor +:forfluorescentlighting
Indoor -:forincandescentlighting(bulblight)
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Note: If the image color is not accurate when using the Auto mode,
try moving the camera to acclimate the Auto white balance sensor.
(6) Filters:
This feature allows you to add color imaging filters that are
applied to your images after capturing them. There are six (6)
filtermodestochoosefromandtheyappearinthefollowing
order:
1.NORMAL:Appliesnofilter.
2.INVERSE:Reversesblack to white and visa versa.
3.MINT:Applieslightgreenfilter.
4.ROSE:Appliespink/redfilter.
5.DAISY:Appliesyellowfilter.
6.LILAC:Applieslightpurple filter.
(7) Video Record:
Thisfeatureallowsyoutorecordavideo(uses320KBof
memory for each recording).
To activate this function:
1. SelectVIDEOREContheLCDmenu,andpressEntertoselect
ON.
2. PresstheShutterbuttontostart/stoprecording.
3. Recordingstopsonce320KBofmemoryhasbeenused.
(8) Continuous Shooting:
Thisfeatureallowsyouto continuouslycaptureimages(uptoa
maximumof16dependingonthe memoryavailableinthecamera/
memorycard).
To activate this function:
1. SelectCONTSHOTfromthe LCDmenu.
2. Selectthenumberofpicturesyouwanttocapture.
3. PresstheShutterbuttonandimages arecapturedintothecamera.
Note:ResettingthePowerduringimagecapturewillstopCONT
SHOT and return the camera to regular mode.
(9) Auto-Off:
•Selecting No: Turns OFF LCD Display if you do not perform a
cameraoperationfor45seconds,butcamerapowerstaysON.
•Selecting Yes:Turns OFF LCD Display if you do not perform a
cameraoperationfor45seconds,turnsOFFcamerapowerifyoudo
notperformacameraoperationfor90seconds.Torestorepowerto
thecamera once it has beenturned off, simply press thePower On/
Offbutton.
(10) Exposure Value:
Exposurecontrolstheamountoflight(brightness)thatappearsina
capturedimage.TheLCDmenuhas fiveexposuresettings,rangingfrom
-2to+2(darkertolighter),allowingyoutocontroltheamountoflightin
yourimages.
If your images are too:
•bright,decrease(-)theexposurevaluetodarkenthem.
•dark,increase(+)theexposurevaluetolightenthem.
(11) Display Brightness Control:
Allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCDdisplaypanelto
accommodateforinteriororexteriorlightingfluctuations.
Thereare5displaysettings rangingfrom-2(leastbright)to +2 (most
bright).
•FromtheCameramenu,selectDISPBRIGHT.
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(12) Information Display:
Thisfeatureusesicons(e.g.flash,counter,etc.)todisplaycamera
informationandsettingsonthecameraLCD.
The information displayed is from one of two sources.
In Camera mode the number that appears reflects how many
imagesitispossibletocapturebeforethememoryisfull,aswellas
thecurrentQualitysetting. Thisnumberwillvarydependingonthe
quality mode you are using to capture images. For example, high
qualityimagesrequiremorememory, thuslessimagescanbecap-
turedandstored.
In Playbackmodethenumberthat appearsreflectsthecurrent
picturenumberandisdisplayedwith theQualitysettingusedto
capturethatimage.
To Disable or Enable the information display:
•Fromthecameramodemenu,selectInformationDisplay.
•PressEntertoturnthedisplayofforon.
(13) Buzzer: (On/Off)
Emitsanaudiblesoundeverytimeafunctionbuttonispressed.
(14) Video Out: (Auto/On/Off)
ThisfeatureallowsyoutodecidewhethertokeeptheVideodis-
playactivewhenthecameraisconnectedtoavideosource(e.g.TV).
AUTO:Automaticallydetectsifcameraishookeduptovideo
equipment(e.g.TV);sendsanddisplaysthevideoifconnected,or
doesn’tsendordisplayifnotconnected.
ON:Alwayssendsvideodisplay tovideoequipment(evenifit
isn’t connected). Battery Depleting.
OFF:Cameradoesnotsendvideotovideoequipment(evenifit
isconnected).BatterySaving
(15) Video System: (NTSC/PAL)
WhenthecameraisconnectedtotheTV,thisfunctionallowsyou
to select the type of system used by the TV.
NTSC:TelevisionsystemmostcommonlyusedinNorthAmerica.
PAL:TelevisionsystemmostcommonlyusedinEurope.
Note: If the image on a color television appears in black and white,
try changing the TV setting on the Camera Mode LCD menu.
(16) Language:
ThismenuoptionallowsyoutoselectthelanguagetheLCDmenu
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Capturing Images
Thereareseveralfactorsthatshouldbeconsideredwhencaptur-
ingqualityimages.Properpositioning, distance,lighting,evenhold-
ingthe camera in just the right way can make all of the difference
whencapturingqualityimages.
To capture an image:
1. Poweronthecamera.
2. Make sure the Mode button is in Camera Mode (Up).
3. FromtheLCDMenu,selecttheWhiteBalance,Quality,etc.as
describedearlierinthissection.
4. Positionthesubjectinthe viewfinderortheLCD(ifactivated).
5. Gently press the Shutter button, holding the camera steady to
obtainacrispimage.
Note: If the memory full indicator is lit when set on high or standard
quality it may be possible to capture one or two more economic
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The LCD Menu- Playback Mode
Thismodeoffersfunctionsspecifictocapturedimagesandallows
youtoviewyourcapturedimages ontheLCDorTV. When you
switchtothismode,theLCDautomaticallyturnsoninsinglepic-
turemodeandthelast imagecapturedappears.
Selecting a Playback Function:
1. MakesurethecameraisinPlaybackMode(ModebuttonDown).
2. LCDdisplayautomaticallyturnsONthenpressthe Menu but-
ton.
3. UsetheUp/Downbuttonsto scrollthroughthelistofoptions.
4. PressEnter to select or toggle an option.
5. PresstheMenubuttontoexitthemenuscreen.
6. Theselectedfunction’siconisdisplayedontheLCDpanel.
Functions
ThefollowingmenuliststhefunctionsavailableinPlaybackmode.
(1) Four Picture Mode
Thisfunctionallowsyoutoviewfourimagesatonceinorderto
speedupthesearchprocess.
Note: You cannot access the playback menu while in four picture
mode.
Selectinganimagefrom Four PictureMode
•UsingtheUp/Downbuttons,highlight theimageyouwishto
select.
•PresstheEnterbutton.The imagewillautomaticallyappearin
singlepicturemode.(Youcannow pressMenutodisplaythe
Playbackmenu).
(2) Delete Menu:
Thisfunctionallowsyoutoselectivelydeleteanyimageinthe
camera’smemory.
To delete an image:
1. FromthePlaybackmenu,select DeleteMenu.
2. TheDeleteMenuscreenwillappearshowingathumbnailof
theimageyouselectedandgivingyoufouroptions.
4 PIC MODE: Enter toggles ON/OFF
DELETE MENU: HOME/UP/DOWN/DELETE
DELETE ALL: NO/YES, then confirm
PROTECT: YES/NO
VIDEO MENU: HOME/DELETE/NEXT/PLAY & STOP
SLIDE SHOW: OFF/ON
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(5) Video Play Menu
Thisfeatureallowsyoutoplaybackpreviouslyrecordedvideosfrom
thecamera.
1. Fromthe Playback menu, select VideoMenu.
2. FromtheVideoPlayMenu,usetheNexticon(selectDown)to
scrollthrough the list of savedvideos.
3. PressEntertostart/stopvideoplayback(pressingStopreturns
thevideotothebeginning),ordelete(SelectUp)toremovethe
video.
To delete a protected image:
1. SelecttheprotectedimagethatyouwishtoDelete.
2. FromthePlaybackmenu,selectProtectandpressEnterto
unlocktheimage.
3. Continuetodeletetheimageasdescribedearlier.
(3) Delete All
Thisfeatureenablesyoutosimultaneouslydeletealloftheim-
ages,excludingtheprotectedimages, fromthecamera’smemory.
1. FromthePlaybackmenu,select DeleteAll.
2. Inordertoavoidaccidental deletion,apop-upboxwilldis-
playaskingyouifyouwanttodeletealloftheimages.
(4) Protecting or Unprotecting Images: (YES/NO)
Thisfeatureprotectsimagesfromaccidentaldeletionorunprotects
imagesfordeletion.
To Protect or Unprotect an image:
1. SelecttheimagethatyouwishtoProtectorUnprotect.
2. FromthePlaybackMenu,selectProtectandpressEnterto
lock or unlock the image.
Note: When you delete an image, if there are any other images that
are in the camera’s memory after that image, they will move up in
place.
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(6) Slide Show
Thisfeatureenablesyoutodisplaythecapturedimagesinsucces-
sion(fromthefirstimage uptothelastimage,and returning tothe
firstpicturewhenitis finished)-similartoatypicalslideshow pre-
sentation.
•PressEntertostarttheshow.
•PressMenutostopthe show.

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(7) Digital Zoom: (On/Off)
Thisfeatureenablesyoutoenlargeanimageforviewingupto4X
itsoriginalsize.
•Menubutton:Returnsyoutotheplaybackmainmenu.
•SelectUpbutton:Allowsyou tomovehorizontallyacrossthe
picture.
•SelectDownbutton:Allowsyou tomoveverticallythroughthe
picture.
•Enterbutton:Allowsyoutochangethedirectionofmovement;
horizontally(fromlefttoright, orvisaversa),ORvertically
(fromuptodown,orvisaversa).
Viewing Images
On the Camera LCD
1. Poweronthecamera,andmakesureyouareinPlaybackMode
(ModebuttonDown).
2. PresstheUp/Downbuttonsto scrollthroughandpreviewthe
images.
3. PressMenutoviewthePlaybackLCDmenuandusefourpic-
turemode,delete,protect,andmore.
On the TV
Thecamerahastheabilitytodisplaypreviouslycapturedimages
onastandardNTSCorPALtelevisionsystem.
InordertoviewimagesontheTVitisessentialtoconnectthe
camerato the TV. Please referto the next section, GettingCon-
nected:Connecting to the TV, forfurtherinstructions.
On the PC
Thecameracanalsodisplayimages onthePCthroughTWAIN
compliantimageeditingsoftware,suchas iPhotoPlus4. Tousethe
camera with the PC, please refer to the Software Applications
chapter.

Chapter
Getting Connected
3
Connecting to the TV ....................................................21
Viewing Images ......................................................... 21
Viewing Real-time Video .......................................... 21
Connecting to the VCR .................................................22
Recording Real-time Video ...................................... 22
Connecting to the PC ....................................................22