Technika SH-A366 User manual

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READ THIS FIRST
Trademark Information
Microsoft®and Windows®are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium®is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.
SD™ is a trademark.
Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.
Other names and products may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their
respective owners.
Product Information
Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.
The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ
from the actual design of your digital camera.
The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user
manual.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product.
Warnings
If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn the power OFF
and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store
of purchase.
If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, turn the power
OFF and remove the batteries and the AC power adapter.
Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store
of purchase.
Do not disassemble, change or repair the camera.
This might cause fire or electric shock. For repair or internal inspection, ask the
store of purchase.
Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply
voltage.
Use with any other power supply voltage might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not use the camera in areas near water.
This might cause fire or electric shock. Take special care during rain, snow, on
the beach, or near the shore.
Do not place the camera on inclined or unstable surfaces.
This might cause the camera to fall or tilt over, causing injury.
Keep the batteries out of the reach of children.
Swallowing batteries might cause poisoning. If the battery is accidentally
swallowed, immediately consult a physician.
Do not use the camera while you are walking, driving or riding a
motorcycle.
This might cause you to fall over or result in traffic accident.

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Cautions
Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or -) of the
terminals.
Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or
damage to the surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking.
Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes.
This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight.
Do not subject the LCD monitor to impact.
This might damage the glass on the screen or cause the internal fluid to leak. If
the internal fluid enters your eyes or comes into contact with your body or
clothes, rinse with fresh water. If the internal fluid has entered your eyes,
consult a physician to receive treatment.
A camera is a precision instrument. Do not drop it, strike it or use
excessive force when handling the camera.
This might cause damage to the camera.
Do not use the camera in humid, steamy, smoky, or dusty places.
This might cause fire or electric shock.
Do not remove the battery immediately after long period of continuous
use.
The battery becomes hot during use. Touching a hot battery might cause burns.
Do not wrap the camera or place it in cloth or blankets.
This might cause heat to build up and deform the case, resulting in fire. Use the
camera in a well-ventilated place.
Do not leave the camera in places where the temperature may rise
significantly, such as inside a car.
This might adversely affect the case or the parts inside, resulting in fire.
Before you move the camera, disconnect cords and cables.
Failure to do this might damage cords and cables, resulting in fire and electric
shock.

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Notes on Battery Usage
When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and
the notes described below:
Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery
performance.
Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments as low temperatures can
shorten the battery life and reduce camera performance. This low temperature will
also influence Alkaline battery performance, therefore Ni-MH rechargeable battery
is highly recommended.
If you are using the new rechargeable batteries or rechargeable batteries that have
not been used for an extended period of time (batteries that pass the expiry date are
exceptions) might affect the number of pictures that can be taken. Therefore, to
maximize their performance and lifetime, we recommend that you fully charge the
batteries and discharge them for at least one complete cycle before use.
The battery may feel warm when using the camera for an extended period of time or
using the flash continuously. This is normal and not a malfunction.
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 batteries of different types (together) or mix old and new batteries.
Always keep the terminals in a clean state.
Never use manganese batteries.
Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type.
Dispose of used batteries according to the instructions.

Contents
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INTRODUCTION ................................................................................................... 7
Package Contents .......................................................................................................... 8
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA ................................................................ 9
Front View ......................................................................................................................9
Rear View..................................................................................................................... 10
The Mode Dial .............................................................................................................. 11
LCD Monitor Information .............................................................................................. 12
PREPARING THE CAMERA .............................................................................. 14
Installing the Batteries .................................................................................................. 14
Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional Accessory) ..................................................... 15
Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) ........................... 16
Attaching the Camera Strap ......................................................................................... 17
LED Indicators.............................................................................................................. 17
GETTING STARTED........................................................................................... 18
Turning the Power On/Off ............................................................................................ 18
Choosing the Screen Language................................................................................... 18
Setting the Date and Time............................................................................................ 19
Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory ................................................... 20
Using the LCD Monitor ................................................................................................. 21
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE..................................................................................... 22
Shooting Images and Using the Mode Dial .................................................................. 22
Simple Mode [A] .......................................................................................................... 22
Program Mode [D]........................................................................................................ 22
Scene Mode [@] ........................................................................................................ 23
Shutter Speed Priority Mode [E] ................................................................................ 23
Aperture Priority Mode [F] ......................................................................................... 24
Manual Mode [G] ......................................................................................................... 24
Setting Image Resolution and Quality .......................................................................... 25
Using the Zoom Function ............................................................................................. 26
Setting Focus ............................................................................................................... 27
Using the Flash ............................................................................................................ 28
Using the Self-Timer..................................................................................................... 29
Adjusting the Exposure (EV Compensation) ................................................................ 30
Setting White Balance .................................................................................................. 31
Capture Mode............................................................................................................... 32
Burst ............................................................................................................................. 32
Auto Exposure Bracketing (AEB) ................................................................................. 33
Selecting the Metering Mode........................................................................................ 34

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PLAYBACK MODE ............................................................................................. 35
Viewing Images ............................................................................................................ 35
Magnifying Images ....................................................................................................... 36
Thumbnail Display........................................................................................................ 37
Slideshow Display ........................................................................................................ 38
Resizing an Image........................................................................................................ 39
VIDEO MODE...................................................................................................... 40
Recording Video Clips.................................................................................................. 40
Playing Back Video Clips ............................................................................................. 41
Playing Back Still Images/Video Clips on TV ............................................................... 42
Deleting Images/Video Clips ........................................................................................ 43
Protecting Images/Video Clips ..................................................................................... 44
Setting the DPOF ......................................................................................................... 45
TRANSFERRING FILES FROM YOUR DIGITAL CAMERA TO COMPUTER .. 47
Connect the digital camera to your computer............................................................... 48
Download images or video clips................................................................................... 48
EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION ............................................................. 49
Installing Photo Explorer .............................................................................................. 49
Installing Photo Express............................................................................................... 50
USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA......................................... 51
Step 1: Install the PC camera driver............................................................................. 51
Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer .................................................. 52
Step 3: Run your application software (i.e. Windows NetMeeting) .............................. 52
MENU OPTIONS ................................................................................................. 53
Camera Menu............................................................................................................... 53
Video Menu .................................................................................................................. 56
Playback Menu............................................................................................................. 57
Setup Menu .................................................................................................................. 59
CONNECTING TO A PICTBRIDGE COMPLIANT PRINTER............................. 61
SPECIFICATIONS............................................................................................... 63
POSSIBLE NUMBER OF RECORDABLE IMAGES .......................................... 64
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE AND WARRANTY ............................................. 65

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for purchasing the new digital camera!
Equipped with a 10.0 Megapixels CCD sensor, your camera delivers good quality,
3648 x 2736 resolution images. Other features provided by the camera include the
following:
10.0 Megapixels
A high-resolution CCD sensor provides 10.0 megapixels for good quality of images.
Auto flash
An auto flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and
determines whether the flash should be used.
2.48" LTPS color image LCD monitor
Optical zoom: 1x~3x
Digital zoom: 1x~4x
32MB internal (built-in) memory
Images can be captured without using a memory card.
Support for SD memory card for memory expansion
You may wish to expand the memory capacity (up to 2GB capacity) by using an
external memory card.
USB connection (USB 2.0 compliant)
Still images, video clips, or voice recording files that you have recorded can be
downloaded to your computer using the USB cable.
DPOF functionality
DPOF can be used to print your images on a DPOF compatible printer by simply
inserting the memory card.
Provided editing software: Photo Explorer / Photo Express
You can enhance and retouch your images on your computer by using the provided
editing software.
PictBridge support
You can connect the camera directly to a printer that supports PictBridge and
perform image selection and printing using the camera monitor screen and controls.

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Package Contents
Digital Camera
Video Cable
USB Cable
User’s Manual
Software CD-ROM
Camera Strap
Camera Pouch
Batteries
Battery charger
• Unpack all the items and check them carefully. If any items are missing or
damaged, contact your nearest TESCO store for a replacement. Have
your receipt ready when you call. Retain the packaging. If you dispose of
it, do so having regard to any recycling regulations in your area.

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GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA
Front View
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1. Shutter button
2. Flash
3. Microphone
4. Lens
5. Power button
6. Mode dial
7. Viewfinder window
8. Self-timer LED
9. PC/Video terminal
10. DC IN 3.3V terminal

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Rear View
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1. Viewfinder
2. Diopter adjustment dial
3. LED indicator
4. V/ TZoom in (telephoto) button
U/ lZoom out (wide-angle)
button / Thumbnail button
5. Strap holder
6. NPlayback button
7. WMenu button
8. YDelete button
ZDisplay button
9. vArrow button (Up)
fFocus button
10. xArrow button (Left)
iFlash button
11. eOK button
12. yArrow button (Right)
aSelf-timer button
13. wArrow button (Down)
qExposure compensation button
14. Battery/SD card cover
15. Tripod socket
16. LCD monitor

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The Mode Dial
You can select from seven shooting modes and setup mode according to shooting
conditions to achieve the desired effect.
Mode Description
1. AAuto Select this mode to adjust point-and-shoot action.
2. DProgram Select this mode to permit the shutter speed and
aperture to be set automatically.
3. @Scene Point-and-shoot simplicity when taking pictures under 4
special conditions.
4. EShutter Speed
Priority
Select this mode to specify the shutter speed while the
camera sets the corresponding aperture.
5. FAperture Priority Select this mode to specify the aperture value while the
camera sets the corresponding shutter speed.
6. GManual Select this mode to permit full manual control over
exposure, aperture and other settings.
7. LSetup Select this mode to adjust the camera settings.
8. KVideo Select this mode to record video clips.
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LCD Monitor Information
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1. Mode indication
[u] Program Mode
[r] Auto Mode
[w] Video Mode
[t] Manual Mode
[s] Aperture Priority Mode
[v] Shutter Speed Priority Mode
Scene Mode
[J] Night Mode
[h] Landscape
[H] Portrait
[I] Sport
2. Image quality
[$] Fine
[#] Normal
[@] Economy
3. Image size
[:] 3648 x 2736
[6] 2816 x 2112
[3] 2048 x 1536
[;] 640 x 480
4. Possible number of shots
5. Internal memory/SD memory card
indicator
[}] Status of internal memory
[{] Status of SD memory card
6. Battery and AC adapter
[D] Full battery power
[C] Medium battery power
[B] Low battery power
[A] No battery power
[ ] AC adapter
7. Self-timer mode
[^] OFF
[&] 2 sec. delay
[*] 10 sec. delay
[(] 10+2 sec. delay
8. White balance
[b] Auto
[c] Daylight
[d] Cloudy
[f] Tungsten
[e] Sunset
[g] Fluorescent
9. Capture mode indicator
[P] Single
[Q] Burst
[R] AEB
10. Date
11. Zoom status
12. Focus area
13. EV compensation value
14. Focus indicator
[m] Macro
[l] Infinity
[k] Auto focus
15. Flash mode
[Z] Auto Flash
[W] No Flash
[X] Forced Flash
[Y] Red Eye

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Video Mode
1. Video mode
2. Recordable movie time available
3. Memory status
4. Battery power and AC adapter
indicator
5. Date
6. Focus area
7. Flash mode
Image Playback
1. Playback mode
2. Memory status
3. Battery power and AC adapter
indicator
4. Playback information
Video Playback
1. Playback mode
2. Video mode
3. Memory status
4. Battery power and AC adapter
indicator
5. Playback information
6. Playback indicator
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PREPARING THE CAMERA
Installing the Batteries
You can use 2 AA size batteries (alkaline or Ni-MH rechargeable) to power the camera.
Make sure that the power of the digital camera is off before inserting or removing the
batteries.
1. Make sure the camera is turned off.
2. Open the battery cover.
3. Insert the batteries in the correct orientation as
shown in the illustration.
4. Close the battery cover.
To remove the batteries,turn the camera off
before removing batteries and hold the
camera with the battery cover facing
upward, then open the battery cover.
• Be careful not to drop the batteries when opening or closing the battery
cover.
• Due to the characteristics of AA alkaline batteries, camera performance
may deteriorate. AA alkaline batteries are not recommended except in
emergencies and checking the camera's functionality.

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Using the AC Power Adapter (Optional
Accessory)
Use of the AC power adapter is recommended if you intend to use the LCD monitor for
a long time or connect the camera to a PC.
1. Make sure your camera is turned off.
2. Connect one end of the AC power adapter to
the camera jack labeled “DC IN 3.3V”.
3. Connect the other end to an electrical outlet.
• 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.
• To prevent unexpected auto power off resulting from no battery power left
during the process of transferring your images to the computer, use the
AC power adapter as a power supply.
• The AC power adapter can only be used to power the camera. Batteries
cannot be charged inside the camera.

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Inserting and Removing an SD Memory Card
(Optional Accessory)
The digital camera comes with 32MB of internal memory, allowing you to store captured
still images or video clips in the digital camera. Moreover, you can also expand the
memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card so that you can store more files.
1. Make sure your camera is turned off before
inserting or removing a memory card.
2. Open the SD memory card cover.
3. Insert an SD memory card in the correct
orientation as shown in the illustration.
4. Close the battery/SD memory card cover.
To remove the SD memory card, make
sure the camera is turned off. Press lightly
on the edge of the memory card and it will
eject.
• Be sure to format an SD memory
card with this digital camera before
using it. Refer to section in the
manual titled “Formatting an SD
Memory Card or Internal Memory” for
further details.
• 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.

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Attaching the Camera Strap
Attach the strap as shown in the illustration.
LED Indicators
Indicator State Description/Activity
LED indicator Blinking red The digital camera is powering up.
Solid green The digital camera is ready to record images
(or movies).
LED indicator Solid green USB communication/transfer in progress
LED indicator Blinking red Charging the flash.
Self-timer indicator Blinking green The self-timer function is activated.
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GETTING STARTED
Turning the Power On/Off
Press the Sbutton until the digital camera
turns on.
To turn the power off, press the Sbutton
again.
Choosing the Screen Language
Follow the steps below to choose the desired language.
1. Rotate the mode dial to Land turn your
camera on by pressing the Sbutton.
The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.
2. Use wto select [Language], then press the
ebutton.
3. Use vor wto select the language you want.
4. Press the ebutton to confirm.
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Beeper
Date & Time
Date & Time
Language
Language
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Beeper
Date & Time
Language
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Off
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y/m/d
English
English
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English
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Language
Language
English
English
Fran
Franç
ais
ais
Deutsch
Deutsch
Espa
Españ
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Language
English
Français
Deutsch
Español

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Setting the Date and Time
Follow the steps below to set the date display style, current date and time.
1. Rotate the mode dial to Land turn your
camera on by pressing the Sbutton.
The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.
2. Use wto select [Date & Time], then press the
ebutton.
You may press xor yto switch the date
types.
3. Press the x/ ybuttons to select Year, Month,
Day and Time fields.
To increase a value, press the vbutton.
To decrease a value, press the wbutton.
The time is displayed in 24-hours format.
4. Press the ebutton after all fields are set.
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Beeper
Date & Time
Date & Time
Language
Language
Format
Beeper
Date & Time
Language
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Off
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y/m/d
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English
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Set:
Set: Select:
Select:
Select:
Date & Time
Date & Time
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/ 01 / 01
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Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal
Memory
The term “Formatting” means preparing an “SD Memory Card” to record images; this
process is also called “initialization”. This utility formats the internal memory (or memory
card) and erases all stored images and data.
1. Rotate the mode dial to Land turn your
camera on by pressing the Sbutton.
The [Set-up1] menu is displayed.
2. Use wto select [Format], then press the e
button.
3. Use vor wto select [Yes], then press the e
button to confirm.
• When you format an SD memory card, be aware that all data of which will
be permanently erased. Protected images are also erased.
• To format the internal memory, do not insert a memory card into the
camera. Otherwise, you will format the memory card.
• Formatting is an irreversible action and data cannot be recovered at a
later time.
• An SD memory card having any problem cannot be properly formatted.
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Format
Beeper
Beeper
Date & Time
Date & Time
Language
Language
Format
Beeper
Date & Time
Language
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Off
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y/m/d
English
English
Off
y/m/d
English
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Yes
No
No
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Set:
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