Nytech ND-4000 User manual

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Nytech ND-4000

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TRADEMARK INFORMATION
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READ THIS FIRST
Notice:
Productdesignandspecificationsaresubjecttochangewithoutnotice.Thisincludesprimaryproductspecifications,
software, software drivers, and user’s manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
The product and accessories that come with your camera may be different from those described in this manual.
This is due to the fact that different retailers often specify slightly different product inclusions and accessories to
suit their market requirements, customer demographics, and geographical preferences. Products very often vary
between retailers especially with accessories such as batteries, chargers, AC adapters, memory cards, cables,
carrying cases/pouches, and language support. Occasionally a retailer will specify a unique product color,
appearance, and internal memory capacity. Contact your dealer for precise product definition and included
accessories.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user’s manual.
For driver updates, refer to our website.

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Do not use this camera if it is emitting smoke (or an unusual odor), if it becomes unusually hot to the touch, produces
a peculiar noise, or exhibits any other abnormal conditions. Operating the camera in any of these circumstances
may cause a fire or an electrical shock. Stop using the camera immediately, turn the camera off, remove the batteries,
and disconnect the power source if you are using an AC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service
facility for repairs. Never attempt to repair this camera by yourself, as this may be dangerous.
Do not expose the camera to moisture and make sure no water gets into the camera. Take particular care when
using the camera under extreme weather conditions, such as rain or snow, or when operating the camera at the
beach on near water. Avoid using this camera in places subject to extreme moisture. Do not use the camera if water
has entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries, and disconnect the power source if you are
using an AC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from theAC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera.
Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or an
electrical shock.
Do not touch the power plug during a thunderstorm if you are using the AC power adapter. This may cause an
electrical shock.
Do not use the camera if any foreign objects have entered the camera. Turn the camera off, remove the batteries,
and disconnect the power source if you are using anAC power adapter. Unplug the adapter from the AC power outlet
after you have disconnected the camera. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use
the camera as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not place the camera in an unstable location such as on a wobbly table or sloping surface where the camera may
fall or tip over and cause injury. If the camera has been dropped or damaged, turn the camera off and remove the
batteries orAC power adapter. Contact your dealer or authorized service facility. Do not continue to use the camera
as this may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not insert or drop metallic or other foreign objects into the camera through access points such as the SD memory
card slot. This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not attempt to modify this camera. Do not remove the camera casing. This may cause a fire or an electrical
shock. Internal inspection and repairs should only be carried out by an authorized service facility.
Never operate this camera in any way while driving a vehicle. This may cause a traffic accident.
WARNINGS

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Do not place this camera in a location affected by oil fumes or steam, such as near a cooking stove or humidifier.
This may cause a fire or an electrical shock.
Do not leave this camera in a location subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a sealed vehicle or in direct
sunlight. Exposure to high temperatures may adversely affect the camera case and internal components and may
cause a fire.
Do not cover or wrap the camera or AC power adapter with a cloth or quilt. This may cause heat to build up and
distort the camera case and cause a fire. Always use the camera and accessories in well-ventilated locations.
Handle the camera carefully and do not expose the camera to shock or vibration. Handling the camera roughly may
cause a malfunction.
When handling and moving the camera, always unplug it from the power source (if you are using an AC power
adapter). Unplug the adapter from theAC power outlet after you have disconnected the camera. Failure to do so may
result in an electrical shock.
Do not use batteries other than those specified for use with your camera. Use of unsuitable batteries may result in
the batteries splitting, or leaking and may cause a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
When placing the batteries into the camera, check the polarity markings on the batteries ( - and + ) to ensure that the
batteries are inserted correctly. Incorrect battery polarity will result in camera inoperability and may result in the
batteries splitting or leaking and causing a fire, injury, or soiling of the battery compartment.
Remove the batteries if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time. The batteries may leak and cause
a fire, injury or soiling of the battery compartment. If the batteries leak, clean and wipe the battery compartment
carefully and install new batteries. Wash your hands carefully if you touch the battery fluid.

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Contents
Introduction
Overview ...................................................................... 9
Package Contents ...................................................... 10
Getting to Know the Camera
Front View .................................................................. 11
Rear View................................................................... 12
Mode Dial ................................................................... 13
LCD Monitor Icons ..................................................... 14
Getting Started
Installing Batteries...................................................... 16
Using an AC Power Adapter (optional accessory) ..... 17
Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory) .. 18
Attaching the Hand Strap ........................................... 19
Setting the Image Resolution and Quality.................. 20
Photography Mode
Taking Pictures........................................................... 23
Using the Viewfinder .................................................. 23
Using the LCD Monitor............................................... 24
Using the Optical Zoom ............................................. 24
Using the Digital Zoom............................................... 25
Using the Self-timer ................................................... 26
Using the Flash .......................................................... 27
Taking Photographs in a Variety of Modes ([SCENE]
Mode) ......................................................................... 28
Changing the Focus ................................................... 29
Taking Pictures Manually ........................................... 30
Manual Settings ......................................................... 31
Photography in the Program Mode ............................ 33
Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode ................ 34
Photography in the Shutter Speed-priority Mode ....... 35
Photography in the Full Manual Mode........................ 36
Bulb Photography....................................................... 37
Taking Shots with the Automatic Exposure
Bracketing (AEB Photography)................................... 38
Taking Photographs Continuously
(Burst Photography) ................................................... 39
Making Movies ........................................................... 41
Playback Mode
Playing Back Photographed Images .......................... 42
Playing Back Video Clips ........................................... 43
Thumbnail Display...................................................... 44
Zoom Playback .......................................................... 45
Slideshow Display ...................................................... 46
Playback of Multi Image Pictures ............................... 47
Erasing Images .......................................................... 47
Erasing Folders (All Images in a Folder/All Folders) .. 48

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Formatting an SD Memory Card ................................ 49
Reducing the Image Size (Resize)............................. 50
Compressing Images ................................................. 51
Print Information (DPOF) ........................................... 52
Protecting Images ...................................................... 54
DISP Button and LCD
Monitor Display 55
In Photography Mode ................................................. 55
In Playback Mode....................................................... 55
Menu Options
Recording Menu ......................................................... 56
Playback Menu........................................................... 59
Setup Menu................................................................ 60
Transferring Recorded Images/
Video Clips to Your Computer
Step 1: Installing the USB Driver................................ 64
Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer .... 64
Step 3: Downloading Images/Video Clips .................. 65
Windows .................................................................... 65
Macintosh................................................................... 65
CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS

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Introduction
Overview
Your new digital camera delivers high quality, 2400 x 1600 resolution images using a 4.0 Megapixels CCD imager.
Using either the optical viewfinder or the 1.6” TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then
examine them in detail.An auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines
whether the flash should be used. This feature helps ensure that your images turn out right.
SD Memory card is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power is
turned off, the images saved on the memory card are not erased.
In addition to still images, you can record short videos using the movie function. This camera can also serve as a PC
camera, which allows you to videoconference with your co-workers, friends, and family face to face.
Images you have taken can be downloaded to your computer using the USB cable (USB driver required for Win 98
and Mac OS 8.6) You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided editing software,
or image editing software you may already own. You may share your images with your friends via e-mail, in a report,
or on a website.
DPOF functionality allows you to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply inserting the memory
card.

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Package Contents
Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items:
Common Product Components:
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Digital Camera
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USB cable
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Video cable
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Software CD-ROM
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User’s Manual
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Camera Strap
Common (Optional) Accessories:
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Memory card
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Camera pouch
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AC power adapter
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Batteries
Note:
Accessories and components vary by retailer.

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Getting to Know the Camera
Front View
(POWER) Power switch
Shutter button
Mode dial
Lens cover switch
Self-timer LED
Flash
Viewfinder
Lens/Lens cover

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Optical viewfinder
Ready LED
LCD monitor
Strap attachment
Terminal cover
*Adapter terminal
*PC/V DEO terminal
Battery cover
Battery cover lock
Tripod socket
Zoom key
LCD button
Menu controller
Rear View
(MENU) Menu button
Viewfinder LED
Optical viewfinder
LCD monitor
() Erase button
() Self-timer button
() Flash button
MENU controller
ENTER button Zoom key
Strap eyelet
Battery cover
Tripod socket
Battery cover lock
(DISP) Display button
Jack cover
DC IN jack
USB connector/
VIDEO OUT jack

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Mode Dial
Setup mode
PC mode
Playback mode
Record mode
Manual record mode
Movie mode
Mode Description
Setup mode Use this mode to choose your preferences on the
camera’s settings.
PC mode Use this mode to transfer images to a computer.
Playback mode Use this mode to view your images/video clips. Slide
show or thumbnail display for recorded images is also
available in this mode.
Record mode Use this mode to take still images.
Manual record mode Use this mode to take still images by manually adjusting
camera settings such as white balance, exposure,
aperture value and shutter speed.
Movie mode Use this mode to record video clips.

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LCD Monitor Icons
Record mode:
Mode dial setting Zoom state
Focus mode
Possible number of shots
Flash state
Photograph mode
Battery condition
Size
Date
Slow shutter speed warning AE (automatic exposure setting)
Mode dial setting
Manual record mode: Bulb
photography Zoom state Possible number of shots
Flash state
Size
Quality
Self-timer
Auto focus area
Histogram
Shutter speed
Aperture
Exposure compensation
Slow shutter speed warning
Exposure control mode
White Balance mode
Metering System mode
Continuous mode
Focus mode
Battery condition
Quality
Self-timer
Auto focus area
Time

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Movie mode:
Mode dial setting Zoom state Possible photographic time
Size
Quality
Self-timer
Date
Time
Focus mode
Battery condition
Playback mode: Mode dial setting Photography number
Date
Battery condition Time

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Unlock the battery cover lock 1.
Pull open the battery cover in the direction of the open arrow 2.
Insert the batteries, noting correct polarity (+ and -).
Close the battery cover 1firmly and move the battery cover lock in the
direction of the Lock arrow 2.
Getting Started
You can use either 4 AA size batteries (Alkaline, Ni-MH) or an AC power adapter (optional accessory) to power the
camera. Battery power is convenient for capturing images or video clips while an AC adapter power is useful when
transferring images to your computer.
Installing Batteries
Battery cover lock
Battery cover lock

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Note:
* If the “CARD COVER LOCK IS RELEASED” message appears on the LCD monitor, please check the
battery cover lock. Make sure it is locked in the direction of the Lock arrow.
* If you will not be using the batteries for an extended period of time, remove them from the camera to
prevent leakage or corrosion.
* Never use manganese batteries.
* Never use batteries of different type (together) or mix old and new batteries.
* Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can shorten the battery life and
reduce camera performance.
Using an AC Power Adapter (optional accessory)
Make sure the camera is turned off.
Open the jack cover and connect one end of the AC power adapter to
the jack labeled “DC IN”.
Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
Note:
* Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera. Damage caused by the use of an
incorrect adapter is not covered under the warranty.
* Using an AC power adapter while transferring images to your computer prevents unexpected automatic
power off of the camera.

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Inserting an SD Memory Card (optional accessory)
SD memory card is a storage medium for saving images that you have photographed. Even if the camera’s power is
turned off, the images saved on the SD memory card are not erased. SD memory
card can be repeated read and written.
Make sure the camera is off.
Unlock the battery cover lock.
Pull open the battery cover in the direction of open arrow.
Insert an SD memory card:
* Firmly insert the SD memory card as far as it can go with the memory
card electrodes (metal contacts) facing the front of the camera.
* If the card cannot be inserted, check the orientation.
Close the battery cover and move the battery cover lock in the direction of the Lock arrow.
To remove a memory card: Make sure the camera is off. Unlock the battery cover lock and open the battery cover.
Press lightly on the edge of the memory card and it will eject.
Note:
To prevent valuable data from being accidentally erased from an SD
card, you can slide the write protect tab (on the side of the SD
memory card) to “LOCK”.
To save, edit, or erase data on an SD memory card, you must
unlock the card. Write protect tab Write-protected

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Thread the small loop of the hand strap through the strap eyelet on the camera.
Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly secured.
Attaching the Hand Strap
To prevent accidental dropping of the camera, always use the strap.
Attach the hand strap as follows:

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Setting the Image Resolution and Quality
The resolution and quality settings determine the size and the compression ratio of your images and how many
images can be stored on the SD memory card. The higher resolution and quality produce the large size and less
compressed image but take up more space in memory.
Higher resolution and quality are recommended if you want to enlarge images. Lower resolution and quality take
up less memory space, suitable for sharing images via e-mail or the Internet.
To change image resolution(size) and quality as follows:
In the , or mode:
Press the MENU button.
Press the button until the QUALITY is highlighted, and press the
button.
LCD monitor displays the QUALITY menu.
Press the or button to select STILL/MOVIE, and press the button.
The size item is highlighted.
Press the or button to select the size setting users desired to set,
and press the ENTER button.
The quality item is highlighted.
Press the or button to select the quality setting users desired to set, and press the ENTER button.
Press the or button until OK is highlighted, and press the ENTER button.
These combinations are set and it returns to preview mode.