SVP CDC-8630 User manual

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This manual can guide you to use this camera
with proper operation and correct setting.
Please read it carefully and optimize the
performance in accordance with your
preference.
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Table Of Contents
Cautions
Cautions ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 03
Overall Introduction ------------------------------------------------------------------ 04
Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 04
External View ----------------------------------------------------------------------- 05
Key Function Button -------------------------------------------------------------- 05
Icon Display -------------------------------------------------------------------------- 06
Getting Ready ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 07
Turn On or Off the Camera ------------------------------------------------------- 07
Loading the Batteries --------------------------------------------------------------- 07
Inserting or Removing an SD Card --------------------------------------------- 08
Attaching the Wrist Strap ---------------------------------------------------------- 08
Basic Photography ------------------------------------------------------------------ 09
Advanced Functionality Settings ------------------------------------------------ 11
Under Image Shooting Mode ( ) -------------------------------------------- 11
TELE / WIDE Button ----------------------------------------------------------- 11
Macro Mode -------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Flash Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 12
Self-timer Mode ---------------------------------------------------------------- 13
Voice Memo Mode ------------------------------------------------------------ 13
Exposure / Delete Button ----------------------------------------------------- 14
Image Size Setting ------------------------------------------------------------- 15
Image Quality Setting ---------------------------------------------------------- 15
Metering Setting ----------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Sharpness Setting -------------------------------------------------------------- 16
Effect Setting -------------------------------------------------------------------- 17
White Balance Setting --------------------------------------------------------- 17
Photo Frame Setting ----------------------------------------------------------- 18
Night Scene Setting ------------------------------------------------------------ 19
Histogram --------------------------------------------------------------------------19
Continuous Shooting- ----------------------------------------------------------- 20
SETUP------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 20
Under Playback Mode ( ) ----------------------------------------------------- 21
Playback of a Still Image ------------------------------------------------------ 21
Playback of a Movie Clip ------------------------------------------------------ 21
Thumbnail Display (Small Images) ------------------------------------------ 22
Exploring an Image ------------------------------------------------------------- 22
Displaying Image Information ------------------------------------------------ 23
Starting a Slide Show --------------------------------------------------------- 23
Do not tryto disassemble thecamera by yourself,which may damagethe camera orcause electric shock.
Do not firethe flash ina close distance(less than 1meter); it mayhurt your eyes.
Keep the cameraaway from thereach of childrenor animals toprevent them fromswallowing the batteriesor small accessories.
Stop using thecamera if anykind of liquidor foreign objectenter the camera.If it happens,power off thecamera and contactwith
your dealer forfurther help.
Do not operatethis camera withwet hands; it may cause electric shock.
The camera maybe damaged inan environment ofhigh temperature.
Do not usedifferent types ofbatteries or newand used batteriesat the sametime.
Toavoid electricity leakage,please remove thebatteries if the camera is not in use for a long period.
It is normalthat the temperatureof the camerabody rises ifthe camera worksfor a longtime.
SETUP ---------------------------------------------------------------- 27
Under Digital Music Player Mode( ) ------------------------------------- 38
Under Voice Recording Mode( )------------------------------------------- 37
Setting LCD (ICON)-------------------------------------------------------- 36
Printer Connection (PictBridge Mode)------------------------------------- 42
TV Connection ------------------------------------------------------------------- 47
PC Connection ------------------------------------------------------------------ 48
Appendix ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 59
Setup Settings ( SETUP ) ------------------------------------------------------- 30

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Overall Introduction
Digital Camera CameraDriver 2 xAABatteries Camera Pouch
& Software
User Manual / USB / VideoCable Wrist Strap
Quick Start Guide
Accessories
Overall Introduction
Side
Top Bottom
Front
Back
External View
Key Function Button
Flash
LTPS LCDMontior
Key Function Button
Strap Eyelet LED
Tele/ Wide Button
Shutter Button
Power Button
Microphone
Strap Eyelet
USB/Video
Connector
Voice Memo/ Play /Pause / UpButton
Flash / Right
Button
Macro / Down Button
Self- timer /
Left Button
OK / Menu
Button
Lens
Battery/SD
Chamber Cover
Memory Card Slot
Battery Chamber
Playback Button
Mode Button
Earphone Jack
VIDEO OUT
Tripod socket
OPEN
Battery / SDchamber cover
Speaker
Exposure/Delete Button
Tripod socket
POWERMODE
LED indicator
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Icon Introduction
Getting Ready
Icon Display
Turn On or Off the Camera
Press down the"POWER" button toturn on the camera.
Repeat the wayabove to turnoff the camera.
Loading the Batteries
Battery Status
( )Battery Full
( )Battery Half
Drained
( )Battery Drained
Working Mode
( )Image ModeShooting
( )Night Scene Mode
( )Photo Frame Mode
( )Movie Clip Mode
( )Voice Recording
Mode
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Flash Mode
( )Auto Flash
( )Auto Flash with
Red-eye Reduction
( )Slow Sync
( )Fill-in Flash
( )Flash Off
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Self-timer
( )10 Seconds
( ) 2 Seconds
( ) Double
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( )Playback Mode
Memory Card ( )
( )Internal Memory
White Balance
( )Auto
( )Daylight
( )Cloudy
( )Fluorescent
( )Tungsten
( )Sunset
( )Custom
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Quality
( )Super Fine
( )Fine
( )Normal
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( ) Voice Memo
Focus Range
( ) Macro
Metering
( )Spot
( )Multi
Exposure 0.5( )
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Digital
Zoom
( ) 5.0X
Zoom In / Out
Indicator
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Available Shots( 7 )
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Size
( )2848x2136
( )2560x1920
( )2304x1728
( )2048x1536
( )1600x1200
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( )3328x2496
1. Power offthe camera.
2. Slide outBattery Chamber Coverto open it.
3. Load 2 AA batteries into the battery chamber following
the polarity indications.
4. Close theBattery Chamber Cover.
The below symbolson the LCDMonitor are theindication of
the battery status.
( ):Batterypower is full.
( ):Battery poweris half drained. Have new batteries ready.
( ):Battery poweris drained. Replace with new batteries.
2 pcs ofAAalkaline / Ni-MHbatteries are strongly
recommended for normaloperation.
The power ofbatteries may runoff if thebatteries are kept
inside the camerafor a longtime without using.Please
remove the batterieswhen the camerais not inuse.
Do not usemanganese batteries whichthey cannot supply
sufficient power tosupport the operation of the camera.
Batteries may notwork normally under0 C orover 40 C.
It's normal thatthe temperature ofthe camera risesafter
used for along period.
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Positive
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( ) Black & White
( ) Normal
( ) Sepia
( ) RGB
EFFECT
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Continuous Shooting
( )Single
( )Continuous
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Sharpness
( )Soft
( )Normal
( )Vivid
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( ) AUTO adjust
( ) ISO=100
( ) ISO=200
( ) ISO=400
ISO
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Histogram( )
HISTOGRAM
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AUTO
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Formatting a brand newSD card is stronglyrecommended
for first use.
Getting Ready
Getting Ready
Attaching the Wrist Strap
Inserting or Removing an SD Card
1.Power off thecamera.
2.Open the BatteryChamber Cover.
3.Insert the SDcard into thecard slot andpress it down
until a click sound happens. (Pressdown the inserted
SD card again to get it out once a click sound happens.)
4.Close the BatteryChamber Cover.
The image(s) can bestored either in built-inflash memory
or in memorycard. When the memory card is inserted, the
images willbe stored in the memory card rather than the
built-in flash memory.On the other hand, the images will be
stored in the built-in flashmemory when a memory card is
not inserted.
Basic Photography
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1. Press downthe POWER buttonto turn onthe camera.
3. Use TELE/WIDEButtonto zoom in and zoom out.
4. Press theshutter button halfway to dothe focusing andthen press theshutter button fullydown to capturean image.
5. The LEDIndicator starts blinking right after the Shutter Button is released. Once the LED Indicator stops blinking, you are
ready to takeanother shot.
6. Or you canpress Playback Button( ) toreview the images or movie clips you just took.
2. Set theMode Button at Image Shooting Mode ( ) for still image, Digital Music Player ( ) for digiatalmusic playing and
Movie Clip Mode ( ) for video recording.
Blinking
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A message of "Low Light!" appearing on the LCD Monitor is a warning to remind you to go to the Flash Mode and selectAuto Flash
or Fill-in flash to get more light sources so as to compose a superior quality image.
In such cases shown as follows, please release the shutter button, then try to re-compose the shot and focus again because the Auto Focus
function may be difficult to use with.
The subject is far away from the photographer or in the dark.
The subject is viewed through a piece of glass or window.
A fast-moving or a flashing subject is passing through.
The subject has a reflection attribute like a mirror, a luminous body, or a lustrous subject.
Do not touch the lens when it is in use.
Getting Ready
Press the ModeButton at ( ).
Advanced Functionality Settings
Under Image Shooting Mode ( )
TELE / WIDEButton
Regarding any advanced functionality settings, please refer to the next section --
Advanced Functionality Settings. Note that press the MENU Button to enter the advanced
settings and please press down the MENU Button again anytime if you would like to exit
the setting.
The zoom bar, appearing onthe top sideof the LCDmonitor shows thecurrent
digital zoom status.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Advanced Functionality Settings
In Image ShootingMode:
1. When theVoice MemoButton is presseddown, the Voice Memo iconwill
show up on the LCD.
2. Press downthe Shutter Buttonto take apicture.
3. Then youcan record a voice right after the image is taken.
4. While recording,you can pressShutter Button tostop recording.
Voice Memo Mode
Macro Mode
Self-timer Mode
Auto Flash
Auto Flash with
Red-eye
Reduction
Slow Sync
Fill-in Flash
Flash Off
The flash fires automatically as required under shooting mode.
To avoid the subject's eyes appear red in the picture, use this
mode can effectively minimize the likelihood of the red-eye
effect.
The flash will fire and the camera will set the shutter speed at
a proper speed.
This m
ircumstances.
ode will enable the flash to fire in any
c
The mode will disable the flash to fire in any circumstances.
Flash Mode
By pressing downthe Flash/Right Buttonyou may select different flash
options as follows:
When you takea shot ofa very close-upof
Macro icon ( ). ( ) will appear on the LCD screen for
notice.
object within thedistance of 10cm ,
set the MacroButton at
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With the 10sec. Self-timer ( ):
The image willbe taken afteran interval of10 seconds
once the ShutterButton is released.
( )
( )
With the 2sec. Self-timer :
The image willbe taken afteran interval of2 seconds once
the Shutter Buttonis released.
With the Doubleself-timer :
The image willbe taken twiceonce the ShutterButton is
released. The first image will be taken after an interval of
10 seconds. The second one will be taken after an interval
of 2 secondscontinuously right after the first .
Note:
The self-timer function will bedisable once thecontinuous
shooting function isactivated.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Advanced Functionality Settings
Image Size Setting
Exposure / DeleteButton
In Image ShootingMode:
By pressing down the Delete / +/- button, youcan easily adjustthe value ofthe exposure compensation,which is rangedfrom
-2.0EV to +2.0EV (at 0.5EV increment),and you cansee the exposurecompensation icon ( ) showing onthe right, bottom
on the LCD. By press the Up & Down Button you canchoose the ISOvalues and pressOK Button toconfirm.
In Night Mode under Shooting Mode:
You can adjust the value of the long-time shutter, including 8, 4,2, 1, 1/2,1/4, 1/8 Sec,Auto bypressing
Flash/Right & Self-timer/Left Button. By pressing the Up & Down Button you can choose the aperture and press OK Button
to confirm.
In Playback Mode:
Deleting the single image can be done by pressing down this buttonand OK Button.
If you would like to delete all images, please refer to page .24
The Image sizeoptions are providedas follows:
Image Quality Setting(Default: Fine)
The image qualityoptions are providedas follows:
( ) SuperFine
( ) Fine
( ) Normal
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( )2560x1920
( )2304x1728
( )2048x1536
( )1600x1200
( )3328x2496
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BACK : SET :OK
Shooting Mode Night Mode Playback Mode
Operation Steps
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Operation Steps
1.
Operation Steps
DEL ONE
Operation Steps
S. FINE
FINE
NORMAL
BACK : SET :OK
QUALITY
Operation Steps
Press Menu/OK Button to enter the settings.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
You canselect the most appropriate white balance setting
for a givenshooting environment by"Custom" setting.
1. Choose the CUSTOM setting.
2. Put a sheet of white paper in frontof the camera,and
then press theshutter button.(Note thatthe LCD shows
only white area)
3. The Customvalue will berecorded and thisvalue will be
applied for imageshooting.
Metering Setting (Default:MULTI )
Effect Setting (Default: Normal)
Sharpness Setting (Default:NORMAL)
White Balance Setting(Default: AUTO)
Operation Steps
1. MENU
2. or
3.
4. or
5.OK
AUTO AWB
DAYLIGHT
CLOUDY
FLUORESCENT
TUNGSTEN
W. BALANCE
BACK : SET :OK
Operation Steps
1. MENU
2. or
3.
4. or
5.OK
EFFECT
B & W
NORMAL NOR
SEPIA
RGB
BACK : SET :OK
Operation Steps
1. MENU
2. or
3.
4. or
5.OK
SOFT
NORMAL
VIVID
This effect can make the edge of the captured
image look smoother, which is suitable for image
editing on PC.
This effect can make the edge of the captured
image look sharp, which is suitable for printing out.
This effect can make the edge of the captured
image look much sharper yet may cause more
noises.
SOFT
NORMAL
VIVID
SHARPNESS
BACK : SET :OK
With Metering Setting,you can getmore superior exposure
condition and takea picture withbrightness.
Multi Metering:
Spot Metering:
If the subjectis against thelight source orhas little
contrast, you canuse this functionto have thesubject be
brighter.
Operation Steps
1. MENU
2. Or
3.
4. or
5.OK
METERING
MULTI
SPOT
BACK : SET :OK
The White Balanceoptions are providedas follows:
Exposure will beevaluated according tothe average ofthe
available light sourcesin the imagearea. This is suitable
for general use.
Auto Adjustingthe white balanceautomatically
Daylight Under thestrong light environment
Sunset Under thesunset light environment
Fluorescent Under the fluorescentlight environment
Tungsten Under thetungsten light environment
Cloudy Under thecloudy light environment
Custom Under uncertainlight environment
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Normal No effect isadded to the picture.
B&W Turn theimage into blackand white.
Sepia Turn theimage into yellowishbrown.
RGB This setting allows you to adjust the value
of RGB byyourself.
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Advanced Functionality Settings
Advanced Functionality Settings
BACK : SET :OK
BACK : SET :OK
ON
PHOTOFRAME
OFF
BACK : SET :OK
BACK : SET :OK
ON
NIGHT SCENE
OFF
Frame 1 Frame 2 Frame 3
Frame 4 Frame 5 Frame 6
Frame 7 Frame 8 Frame 9
Operation Steps
1. MENU
2. or
3.
4. or
5. OK
6.
7. OK
Photo Frame Setting(Default: OFF)
1. 2. 3. 4. 5.
6. 7. 8. 9.
You canput the selected photo frame to the image you
capture.
Cancel the PhotoFrame function afteruse if youprefer
the next imagenot to bewith Photo Frame.
Night Scene Setting(Default: OFF)
Histogram (Default: OFF)
Operation Steps
1. MENU
2. or
3.
4. or
5.OK
You mayadjust the shutter speed with
the LEFT /RIGHT Button after pressing
down the Exposure/ Delete Button.
You mayadjust the aperture with the UP/
DOWN Button afterpressing down the
Exposure/Delete Button.
Cancel the NightScene setting after use
if you preferthe next imagenot to be
with Night Scenefunction.
BACK : SET :OK
BACK : SET :OK
ON
HISTOGRAM
OFF
WB
WB
Histogram shows thedistribution of tones in the image. The
horizontal axis correspondsto pixel brightness,with dark
tones to theleft and brighttones to theright. T hevertical axis
shows the numberof pixels ofeach brightness inthe image.
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