Ulead 20810 User manual

Digital Camera
User Manual
020810

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About this manual
This manual makes using the Digital Camera as easy as possible.
Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy;
however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The
information in this document is subject to change without notice.
Copyright
© Copyright 2002
This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright.
All rights are reserved.
Trademarks
All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their
respective owners.
Photo Express, DVD PictureShow, Cool 360 and PhotoExplorer,
Copyright 2002, Ulead Systems Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Presto! VideoWorks, Presto! Image Folio and Presto! Mr. Photo,
Copyright 2002, NewSoft Technology Corporation. All Rights Reserved.

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 - Getting Started ............................................................ 1
Features ................................................................................... 1
Safety Information .................................................................. 2
Included Components .......................................................... 4
Camera Overview.................................................................. 6
Front View................................................................... 6
Back View................................................................... 8
Bottom View............................................................. 11
Install the Memory Card...................................................... 12
Install the Batteries................................................................ 14
Choose a Language ........................................................... 16
Set the Time and Date......................................................... 18
Chapter 2 - Taking Pictures ........................................................... 22
Prepare the Camera ........................................................... 22
Select the Camera Mode................................................... 23
Frame the Shot...................................................................... 23
Zoom and Shoot ................................................................... 24
Turn off the Camera............................................................. 24
Chapter 3 - Reviewing Your Pictures ............................................ 25
Switch to Playback Mode................................................... 25
Full-Screen Review .................................................. 25
Thumbnail Review ................................................... 26

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Chapter 4 - Connecting to a Computer....................................... 27
Installing Software................................................................. 28
Making the Connection ...................................................... 30
Copying Photos to a PC...................................................... 31
Using as a PC Camera ........................................................ 32
Chapter 5 – Mode / Operation Guide .......................................... 33
Snapshot Mode .................................................................... 33
Video Mode .......................................................................... 34
Preset Mode .......................................................................... 35
Landscape ............................................................... 36
Portrait....................................................................... 36
Night Scene.............................................................. 36
Self-Timer ................................................................................ 37
Macro..................................................................................... 37
Playback Mode .................................................................... 38
Setup Mode........................................................................... 39
Delete All ............................................................................... 40
Format .................................................................................... 40
Quality.................................................................................... 41
Buzzer...................................................................................... 42
DPOF....................................................................................... 42
Date/Time.............................................................................. 43
Media Type............................................................................ 43
Language .............................................................................. 44
Video Out .............................................................................. 45
PC Camera Mode................................................................ 45

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Chapter 6 – Using the LCD Display................................................ 46
LCD Icon Descriptions.......................................................... 47
Appendix 1 – Button Function Guide ............................................ 49
Appendix 2 – Troubleshooting....................................................... 50

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Chapter 1 - Getting Started
Features
• Optical Zoom (3x), Digital Zoom (3x)
• Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution
• Color LCD viewfinder screen
• Audio-Video Clip Recording
• USB 1.1 interface
• Auto exposure, user-defined exposure, auto focus
• Flash: Auto / Always On / Red-Eye Reduction / OFF
• White Balance Modes: Auto/ Daylight / Shade /
Tungsten / Fluorescent
• 10-second Timer mode
• Full screen or Thumbnail photo review

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Safety Information
 Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or
other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause
permanent visual impairment.
 Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the product’s internal
parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, only a
qualified technician should repair the product. Should the product
break open as a result of a fall or other accident, take the product
to an authorized service center for inspection.
 Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD display break,
care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to
prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the
eyes or mouth.
 Do not use in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic
equipment near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire.
 Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Uses only size
AA alkaline batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled
improperly. Remove batteries (and memory card) from the
camera if you are going to store the camera for extended periods
of time. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or
removing batteries. Do not insert batteries backwards or upside
down. Do not disassemble batteries. Do not expose batteries to
flame or excessive heat. Do not immerse batteries in or expose to

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water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in
the battery such as discoloration, deformation or leakage.
 Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash
close to anyone’s eyes. This can cause temporary damage to
eyesight. Particular care should be observed when photographing
infants – keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from
infants’ eyes.

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Included Components
Your digital camera comes equipped with the following
components. Please check to make sure all items are
included.
1. Digital Camera
2. User’s Manual
3. Quick Reference Guide
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4. USB Cable
5. Two (2) AA Alkaline Batteries
6. Installation CD-ROM
7. Soft Carrying Case
8. Video Cable

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Camera Overview
The front, rear, bottom and top views of the digital
camera are shown on the following pages. Please take
a moment to review these illustrations to familiarize
yourself with the terms used in the rest of this manual.
Front View
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1. Shutter Button: Press this button to take pictures, or to
select menu options.
2. Built-in Flash: The flash allows the camera to take
pictures in low light conditions and can also be used
in bright conditions to remove unwanted shadows.
3. Self-Timer LED: When the mode dial is set to Preset
and the Self-Timer option is used before pressing the
Shutter Button, this LED will blink for ten seconds
before the camera takes a picture.
4. Light Sensor: The digital camera automatically
detects ambient light levels and determines
whether or not the flash is needed. Light
measurements are made with this sensor. Take care
not to block the sensor while taking pictures.
5. Viewfinder: The viewfinder helps you frame a picture.
The actual picture is taken with the lens and not the
viewfinder, however.
6. Lens: The lens focuses the light onto the digital
image capturing circuitry. For the best picture
quality, care should be taken to ensure it remains
free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches.
7. Microphone: Records audio when you use the
camera for filming 1-minute movies.

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Back View
1. Status LED: When power is first turned on, or the
camera is working (and not available to take a
picture), the LED will flash. When the camera is
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ready to take a picture or accept user commands,
the LED is a solid green color.
2. Viewfinder: The viewfinder is used to frame your
pictures. The actual picture is taken with the lens
and not the viewfinder.
3. Power Button: Press this button to turn on the
digital camera. Press it again to turn it off.
4. WB/Delete: Press this button to cycle through
the White Balance presets: Auto, Daylight, Shade,
Tungsten and Fluorescent.
5. Strobe / Copy: Copies pictures during
playback from internal, on-board camera memory
to the SmartMedia™ Card.
6. Zoom Out Key: While in Snapshot mode, press
this key to zoom out. If pressed repeatedly in during
Playback, Zoom Out switches between thumbnail
and full-screen views. If zooming in on a photo
during Playback mode, pressing this key zooms
back out again.
7. Zoom In Key: While in Snapshot mode, press this
key to zoom in on your subject. In Playback mode,
use this key to zoom in on a photo.
8. Shutter Button: Press this button to create a digital
photo. While navigating the camera’s options
menus, use it to select menu items.
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9. Power Jack: Plug the AC Adapter into the camera
here to supply it with electricity from an external,
non-battery power source.
10. Video Out Jack: Connect your video out cable here
and then the other end to your television set in order
to use the camera a digital video camera.
11. USB Port: The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port is
used to connect the camera to a PC as well as for
transferring photos. It may also be used as a PC
Video Camera.
12. Hand Strap Loop: Attach the hand strap to this loop
for ease of carrying.
13. Mode Dial: Rotate to select the camera mode:
Video, Preset, Snapshot, Playback, Setup or PC
Camera.
14. Down Button: Used to move down through
menus and to cycle in a right-wards direction during
picture Playback.
15. Up Button: Used to move up through menus and
to cycle in a left-wards direction during picture
Playback.
16. Display Button: Press to cycle through the various
display options: LCD, backlight and status
information all turned on; LCD and backlight on but
no status information; and LCD off.
17. LCD Display: Use the LCD display to preview photos.
While in the Setup menu, use the LCD to see
messages and configure the camera.
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Bottom View
1. Tripod Connector: Attaches the camera to a tripod.
This is an optional accessory that can be used to
hold the camera still and is especially useful for low
light night pictures.
2. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Opens to allow
access to the battery chambers as well as the
memory card slot.
3. Memory Card Slot: Receives a SmartMedia™ card
to store images. For more information on this see the
Storage Media section of this book.
4. Battery Chamber: Takes two AA alkaline batteries.
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Digital Camera User’s Manual
Install the Memory Card
To install the memory card:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the battery / memory card compartment by
pressing on the cover and sliding in the direction of
the arrow toward the outside edge of the camera.
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3. Insert the memory card with the notched corner
facing the outside edge of the camera (gold
circuitry facing toward the back of the camera.)
Notch
4. Close the battery / memory card cover.
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Digital Camera User’s Manual
Install the Batteries
To install or replace the batteries:
1. Turn off the camera.
2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom
of the camera by pressing on the cover and
sliding in the direction of the arrow toward the
outside edge of the camera.
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3. Insert batteries into the chamber making sure
that the positive and negative ends are
properly oriented, as indicated on the
compartment’s interior wall.
4. Close the battery cover.
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