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User Manual
DIGITAL CAMERA
KODAK PIXPRO AZ252
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Declaration of Conformity
Responsible Party: JK Imaging Ltd.
Address: JK Imaging Ltd., 17239 So. Main Street, Gardena, CA 90248 USA
Company Website
: kodakpixpro.com
For Customers in the U.S.A.
Tested to Comply with FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE
This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1)
This device may not cause harmful interference and (2) this device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired camera operation.
For Customers in Europe
"CE" mark indicates that this product complies with the European requirements for safety, health,
environment and customer protection. "CE" marked cameras are intended for sales in Europe.
This symbol [crossed-out wheel bin WEEE Annex IV] indicates separate collection of electrical
waste and electronic equipment in the European countries. Please do not throw the equipment into
domestic refuse. Please use the return and collection systems available in your country for proper,
safe disposal of this product.
Batteries: Please dispose of used batteries at designated collection centers.
Packaging: Please follow local regulations for the recycling of packaging.
BEFORE YOU START
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About this Manual
Thank you for purchasing this KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera. Please read this manual carefully and keep it
in a safe place for future reference.
JK Imaging reserves all rights of this document. No part of this published manual may be reproduced,
transmitted, transcribed, stored in a retrieval system or translated into any language or computer
language, in any form, by any means, without the prior written permission of JK Imaging.
All trademarks mentioned in this manual are used for identiication purposes only and are properties of
their respective owners owners and holders.
This manual provides you with instructions on how to use your new KODAK PIXPRO Digital Camera.
Every eort has been made to ensure that the contents of this manual are accurate; however JK Imaging
reserves the right to make changes without notice.
Throughout this manual, the following symbols are used to help you locate information quickly and
easily.
Indicates useful information.
The following symbols may be used throughout this manual to facilitate your understanding of how to
operate the camera:
[Item properties]: The optional properties in the camera interface are indicated by the [ ] symbol.
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SAFETY NOTES
Safety Notes for this Camera
Do not drop the camera or allow it to hit solid
objects.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
camera.
Do not use or store the camera in dusty places
or on a beach to help prevent dust or sand from
entering the camera, causing possible damage.
Do not use or store the camera in a hot
environment or in direct sunlight.
Do not use or store the camera near powerful
magnetic ields, such as a magnet or
transformer.
Avoid touching the lens of the camera.
Do not expose the camera to direct sunlight for
a long period of time.
To prevent the camera from being damaged by
moisture, do not use or store the camera in very
humid environments, such as in rain or near
bodies of water.
If water accidentally comes in contact with
the camera, turn the camera o immediately,
remove the battery and the memory card and
dry it completely within 24 hours.
When you take the camera from a cold
environment to a warmer environment,
condensation may occur. Please wait for a
reasonable period of time before you turn the
camera on.
Before you remove the battery and memory
card, the camera should be turned o.
When you clean the body of the camera, do
not use abrasive, alcohol-based or organic
cleansers or solvents.
Use a professional lens cleaning cloth and
appropriate cleaner to wipe and clean the lens.
Download your photos and remove the memory
card when you are going to store the camera
for long periods of time.
If this camera is not in use for a long period of
time, please keep it in a dry and clean storage
location.
Our company will not pay compensation for
any failure of playback including: pictures or
videos damaged or unrecoverable by improper
operation.
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Safety Notes for Batteries
If battery luid leaks inside the camera, contact
our customer service department immediately.
If battery luid leaks onto your skin, rinse your
skin department with clean water and seek
immediate medical attention.
Disposal of used batteries should be carried
out in accordance with your local (national or
regional) regulations.
To prevent batteries from being damaged, do
not drop them or allow them to hit solid objects
or to be scratched by foreign objects.
Do not let batteries come in contact with
metal objects (including coins) to avoid short
circuiting, discharging, excessive heat or
possible leakage.
Do not attempt to disassemble batteries.
Do not expose batteries to water. Always keep
the battery contacts dry.
Do not heat batteries or throw them into a ire
to avoid a possible explosion.
Do not store batteries in a hot environment or in
direct sunlight.
When the camera is stored for a long period of
time, remove batteries and keep them in a safe,
dry place that is not accessible to infants and
children.
In colder environments, the performance of
batteries could be noticeably reduced.
When you install the batteries, align the
battery markings according to the positive and
negative markings inside the camera battery
compartment. Never force batteries into the
battery compartment.
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Safety Notes for Memory Cards
We highly suggest buying only well-known,
name brand memory cards to ensure peak
performance and reliability.
Format the memory card using the camera
before you use it or insert a new one.
Do not drop the memory card or allow it to hit
solid objects to avoid damaging it.
Do not attempt to disassemble or repair the
memory card.
Do not expose the memory card to water.
Always keep it dry.
Do not remove the memory card when
the camera is turned on. Otherwise, the
memory card and photo/video iles could be
permanently damaged.
Do not directly edit the data on the memory
card. Copy the data to your computer before
you edit the iles.
When the camera is stored for long periods
of time, be sure to download your photos and
remove the memory card. Store the memory
card in a dry environment.
Do not modify the name of the iles or folders
of the memory card using your computer.
Modifying the ile names may cause the iles to
not be recognized on the camera or a possible
permanent error may occur.
A photo taken with the camera will be stored in
the folder that is automatically generated on the
memory card. Do not store photos that are not
taken using this camera in these folders as the
pictures cannot be recognized during playback.
When you insert the memory card, make sure
the notch of the card matches the markings on
the top of the camera card slot.
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Other Safety Notes
Do not disconnect the power or turn the camera o during the update process. Doing so may cause
incorrect data to be written and the camera may not power on later.
Do not hang the neck strap of the camera around the neck of a child.
When using your camera on an airplane, observe the relevant rules speciied by the airline and FAA
regulations.
Due to the limitations of manufacturing technology, the LCD may have a few dead or bright pixels. These
pixels do no eect the quality or performance of the camera, photos or video.
Do not expose the cameras LCD to water. In a humid environment, only wipe it with a soft, dry, cleaning
cloth.
If the LCD screen is damaged, pay particular attention to the liquid crystal in the screen. If any of the
following situations arise, immediately take the steps listed below:
1. If liquid crystal comes in contact with your skin, please wipe with a dry cloth, wash thoroughly with
soap, and rinse with plenty of clean water.
2. If liquid crystal gets into your eye, lush the eye immediately with plenty of clean water for at least 15
minutes and then seek medical assistance.
3. If liquid crystal is swallowed, immediately rinse your mouth thoroughly with clean water and induce
vomiting. Seek medical assistance.
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BEFORE YOU START ............................ 1
SAFETY NOTES
................................... 3
CONTENTS
.......................................... 7
GETTING READY
.................................. 11
Accessories Included ................................... 11
Installing Lens Cap and Neck Strap
............ 12
Part Names
................................................... 13
Installing Battery and Memory Card
............ 16
Turning Camera On and O......................... 18
How to Take Pictures
.................................... 18
Set your Language, Date/Time
.................... 19
Set your Language, Date/Time after the
First Power-On
........................................ 19
Resetting your Language
....................... 19
Resetting Date/Time
.............................. 20
MODE OVERVIEW ............................... 21
Display Setting ............................................. 21
LCD Screen Display
...................................... 22
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo
Shooting Mode
...................................... 22
Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie
Mode
....................................................... 24
Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback
Mode
....................................................... 25
Using the Mode Dial
..................................... 26
Face Beautiier
............................... 28
Panorama Mode
............................. 29
Scene Mode
................................. 30
Movie Mode
................................... 34
Custom Settings (
) ........................... 34
Landscape
...................................... 35
BASIC OPERATION .............................. 36
CONTENTS
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Using the Zoom Function............................. 36
Focus Setting................................................ 37
Macro Mode.................................................. 37
Self-Timer Setting
......................................... 38
Flash Mode
................................................... 39
White Balance Setting
.................................. 40
Continuous Shot
.......................................... 41
EV Setting
..................................................... 42
Exposure Compensation
....................... 42
ISO
.......................................................... 43
Shutter Adjustment
................................ 43
Aperture Adjustment
............................. 44
Using Quick Recording
................................ 44
"i" Button Function Menu
............................. 45
PLAYBACK ........................................... 46
Viewing Photos and Videos ......................... 46
Thumbnail View
............................................ 47
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
. 48
Slideshow
..................................................... 49
Deleting Photos and Videos
......................... 50
USING THE MENUS ............................. 51
Photo Setup Menu ........................................ 51
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
..... 51
Image Size
.............................................. 52
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
.......... 52
Continuous AF (Auto-Focus)
................. 53
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
................... 53
Beautiier
................................................ 54
Select Scene
.......................................... 54
Photo Shooting Setting Menu
..................... 56
Quality
.................................................... 56
AF Assist Beam (Auto-Focus Assist
Beam)
..................................................... 57
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Digital Zoom ........................................... 57
Date Imprint
........................................... 57
Quick Review.......................................... 58
Custom Settings
.................................... 58
Movie Menu
.................................................. 59
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
..... 59
Video Quality
.......................................... 60
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
.......... 60
Movie Setting Menu
..................................... 61
Digital Zoom
........................................... 62
Custom Settings
.................................... 62
Playback Menu
............................................. 63
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
................... 63
Touch-Up
................................................ 64
Rotate
..................................................... 64
Resize
..................................................... 65
Color
...................................................... 65
Playback Setting Menu
................................ 66
Protect
.................................................... 66
Delete
..................................................... 67
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
......... 68
Trim
......................................................... 69
Setup Menu
.................................................. 70
Sound Settings....................................... 71
Power Saver............................................ 71
Language
................................................ 71
World Time
............................................. 72
Date & Time
............................................ 72
File / Software
.............................................. 72
Format
................................................... 72
Copy to Card
.......................................... 73
File Numbering
....................................... 73
Reset
....................................................... 74
Firmware (FW) Version
........................... 74
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CONNECTIONS ................................... 75
Connecting to a Computer .......................... 75
Setting the USB Mode
........................... 75
Transferring Files to Your Computer
..... 75
Video System
............................................... 76
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode
......... 77
Supported HDMI Connections
.................... 78
Connecting HDMIReady TV
.................. 78
Connecting to a PICTBRIDGE™ Compatible
Printer
........................................................... 79
Setting the USB Mode
........................... 79
Connecting to your Printer
.................... 80
Using the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu
..................... 81
Print (with Date)
..................................... 81
Print (without Date)
................................ 82
Print Index
.............................................. 83
Print DPOF Images
................................. 84
Exit
.......................................................... 84
APPENDICES ....................................... 85
Speciications ............................................... 85
Prompts and Warning Messages
................. 89
Troubleshooting
........................................... 93
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GETTING READY
Your camera box should contain the camera model you purchased along with the following accessories. If
anything is missing or appears to be damaged, please contact your retailer or our customer service team.
Accessories Included
Warranty Card
Neck Strap Lens Cap with Cord
Quick Start Guide
Service Card
AA Alkaline Battery × 4
Quick Start Guide
STOP
Micro USB Cable
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Installing Lens Cap and Neck Strap
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Part Names
1. AF Assist Beam/Self-Timer Lamp
2. Flash Lamp
3. Microphone
4. Lens
5. LCD
6. Fast Video Recording Button
7. Indicator Lamp
8. "i" Button
9. Menu Button
10. Display Button
11. Playback Button
12. AF Button/Arrow Button (Up)
13. Flash Button/Arrow Button (Right)
14. Delete Button/Self-Timer Button/
Arrow Button (Down)
15. Macro Button/Arrow Button (Left)
16. SET Button
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17. Strap Eyelet
18. Micro HDMI Port
19. Micro USB Port
20. Zoom Lever
21. Shutter Button
22. Continuous Shot Button
23. Exposure Compensation Button
24. Power Switch
25. Mode Dial
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26. Speaker
27. Tripod Socket
28. Battery Cover Lock
29. Battery Door Cover
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2. Insert the batteries into the battery slot in the
correct direction as shown in the following
diagram:
1. Open the battery door cover.
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Installing Battery and Memory Card
Please use brand name batteries (such as Energizer® or Duracell®) for optimal performance. Do not mix
new and old batteries or use dierent brands of batteries. When replacing batteries, please replace all
4 batteries at the same time.
The performance and life expectancy of alkaline batteries will vary depending on the brand.
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4. Close the battery door cover.
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3. Insert the memory card into the memory card
slot as shown in the diagram below:
Write Protection Toggle
Switch
A standard SD memory card is not included in the camera packaging and needs to be purchased
separately. This camera takes a standard (SD/SDHC) memory card. We recommend using a name brand
memory card that is Class 4 or higher and has a capacity of 4GB to 32GB. The camera is not compatible
with Micro SD, Ultra, Ultra Plus, Extreme, XC, or adapters for any of these other memory cards.
To remove your memory card, open the battery door cover, gently press the memory card to eject it.
Remove it carefully.
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Turning Camera On and O
Slide the Power switch to turn the camera on/o.
When the power is o, press and hold
the play button to power on and enter
Playback Mode.
Power Switch
How to Take Pictures
1. Hold the camera with both hands, being careful
to not block the lash and lens with ingers.
2. Point the lens toward the object you want to
take a picture of, then frame it with the LCD.
3. Use the Zoom button to select Tele or Wide
positions to zoom in or out on your subject.
4. Press the shutter button halfway to focus on
the subject. When the focus frame turns green,
press the shutter button down completely to
take the picture.
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2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Language] and press the button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language and press the button to conirm.
5. Press the button and the snapshot screen
will appear.
Set your Language, Date/Time
Set your Language, Date/Time after the
First Power-On
1. When you turn the camera on for the irst time,
the language selection screen appears.
2. Press the arrow buttons to select your desired
language.
3. After you press the button to conirm your
language selection, the Date/Time settings
screen will appear.
4. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in
YYYY.MM.DD/HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the
value for the desired Date/Time.
6. Press the button to conirm the time settings
and the snapshot screen will appear.
Resetting your Language
After you set your desired language for the irst
time, follow the instructions below to reset your
language.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select . Press the button to
enter the menu.
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Resetting Date/Time
After you set your Date/Time for the irst time,
follow the instructions below to reset date and
time.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Date
& Time] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Date/Time to be adjusted: Time is displayed in
YYYY.MM.DD/HH:MM.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to press the
value for your selected entry. After you inish
your settings, press the button to conirm.
6. Press the button and the following snapshot
screen will appear.
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Press the button to display the settings: Classic,
Full, O.
Classic: Displays the camera parameters on screen
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EV
400
ISO
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SD
1/50
F
x3.4
Full: Camera parameters with Grid and Histogram
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EV
400
ISO
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SD
1/50
F
x3.4
O: Does not display any additional icons on
screen
Display Setting
MODE OVERVIEW
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LCD Screen Display
Overview of the Screen Icons in Photo
Shooting Mode
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EV
F 400
ISO
00:56:00
SD
1/50
x3.
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1 Shooting Mode Icons
Auto Mode Panorama Mode
Program AE Scene Mode
Shutter Priority
Custom
Settings
Manual Mode Landscape
Face Beautiier
2 Macro Mode
3 Zoom Display (By turning the Zoom lever)
4 Memory Card/Built-In Memory
5 Battery Status
6 White Balance (Adjustable in Mode)
7 Color Eect (Adjustable in Mode)
8 Number of Remaining Shots
9 Image Size
10 Video Quality
1 1 ISO Value (Adjustable in Mode)
12 Remaining Recording Time
13 Exposure Compensation (EV Value)
(Adjustable in Mode)
14 Shutter Speed (Adjustable in Mode)
15 Histogram
16 Aperture Value (Adjustable in Mode)
17 Image Stabilization
18 Focus Frame
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-0.3
EV
F 400
ISO
00:56:00
SD
1/50
x3.
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19 AF Mode
Single-AF
Multi-AF
Object Tracking
20 Flash Mode
Flash Auto
Fill Flash
Slow Sync.
Slow Sync. + Red-Eye
Red-Eye Reduction
21 Self-Timer
Self-Timer O
Self-Timer 2 sec
Self-Timer 10 sec
Self-Timer Smile
22 HDR (Adjustable in Mode)
23 Eye-Fi ON (with signal)
24 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
25 Continuous Shot
Single
Continuous Shot
3 Shots
Time-Lapse (30sec/1min/5min/10min)
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Movie
Mode
-0.3 EV
00:56:00
00:56:00
SD
x3.
4
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1 Movie Mode Icons
2 Macro Mode
3 Self-Timer
Self-Timer O
Self-Timer 10 sec
4 Zoom Display (by using the Zoom lever)
5 Memory Card/Built-In Memory
6 Battery Status
7 Color Eect
8 Video Quality
9 Remaining Recording Time
10 Exposure Compensation (EV Value)
1 1 Image Stabilization
12 Focus Frame
13 Eye-Fi On (with signal)
14 Expo Metering
AiAE
Spot
Center
15 AF Mode
For optimal video shooting, it is
recommended that an SD/SDHC memory
card be used.
Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom can be
adjusted (100X in total). Digital Zoom can be
adjusted to 4X.
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Overview of the Screen Icons in Playback
Mode
1/45
x2
SD
9
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:
0
0
0
0
1 DPOF File
2 File Protection
3 Memory Space (indicating the current number
of photos and total number of photos)
4 Memory Card/Built-In Memory
5 Battery Status
6 Zoom Magniication Area
7 Image Zoom Ratios
8 Image Zone
9 Shooting Date
10 Eye-Fi On (with signal)
11 Touch-Up
12 HDR
13 Date Folder
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Using the Mode Dial
This camera provides a convenient Mode dial that allows you to manually switch between dierent modes
with ease. The available modes are listed below:
Mode Name Icon Description
Auto Mode
In this mode, the optimal conditions for taking pictures will be set based on the
subject and environment. It is the most commonly used mode for taking pictures.
Program AE
Under dierent scenes, the user can switch the ISO and EV value according to
personal preference, the camera can automatically set the shutter speed and
aperture value.
Shutter
Priority
Setting allows you to adjust the shutter speed / EV value and ISO value. The camera
automatically sets the aperture value based on the shutter speed and ISO value to
get the most appropriate exposure value.
Manual Mode
This mode is for manually setting the aperture, shutter speed and ISO value.
Face
Beautiier
This mode automatically enhances facial features with skin softening touches and
eye brightening capabilities.
Panorama
Mode
In this mode, up to 4 frames can be stitched together to create a single panoramic
photo.
Scene Mode
Choose from 22 dierent pre-set scene types and eects for your photos.
Movie Mode Record videos.
Custom
Settings
The user can store frequently used shooting modes and parameters. Switching to
this mode enables quick adjustment.
Landscape
For landscape and outdoor shots. Vivid reproduction of green and blue.
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Please refer to the table below if any non-adjustable options in mode: (O: Available X: Unavailable)
Aperture Shutter EV ISO
X
(Display)
X
(Display)
O O
X
(Display)
O O O
O O
X
(Display)
O
1. Turn the Mode Dial to select the mode you want.
2. Press the button to conigure settings.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select setting to adjust.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the parameters.
5. Press the button to conirm the settings and enter the shooting screen.
Mode
Options
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Face Beautiier
In Beautiier Mode, the camera is set to
automatically adjust camera exposure for realistic
portrayal of skin tones.
1. Turn the Mode dial to select Face Beautiier
Mode ( ).
2. Press the button and press the up/down
arrow buttons to select .
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select Face
Beautiier and press the button to conirm
and return to photo shooting mode.
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-0.3
EV
400
ISO
SD
x
00:56:00
Beautiier Mode has 3 eects:
 Eect 1: Skin Soften
 Eect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening
 Eect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening +
Eye Enlargement
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Panorama Mode
With Panorama Mode, you can take a series of
pictures which will be automatically stitched into
an ultra-wide panoramic (up to 180°) picture by the
camera.
Follow the steps below:
1. Turn the Mode dial to Panorama Mode ( ).
2. Press the arrow buttons to select a desired
shooting direction. Should you not select a
direction, the default shooting direction is
right”. 2 seconds later, the camera will be ready
to take pictures. You can also press the
button or press the shutter button halfway down
to get ready to take pictures.
3. Compose the irst view of the panoramic
picture on the LCD and press the Shutter button
to capture the image.
4. When you inish shooting the irst photo, two
target icons will display on the LCD in the left
and right sides. Move the camera to the right
until the round target icon is directly positioned
over the square box. The box will turn green
when they overlap and the camera will
automatically take the next picture. Repeat the
same steps for additional shots. Up to 4 frames
can be stitched together.
5. If continuous pictures are less than 4 shots,
press the button and the camera will
automatically stitch the pictures together. Press
the playback button to enter playback mode to
see the eect.
6. If you take 4 pictures, the camera will stitch
the pictures together automatically. Press the
playback button to enter Playback Mode to see
the inished eect.
In Panorama Mode, the Flash, Self-Timer,
Macro Modes and Exposure Compensation
are not available. Focus Adjustment is also not
available at this time.
In the process of automatic panoramic
shooting "Improper alignment. Please try
again", means that during the process of the
camera moving, the angle is not on the green
line, and shooting and stitching cannot be
completed.
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In Panorama Mode, up to 4 photos can be
captured when the image size is set at 2MP.
During Panorama Mode shooting, press the
button to interrupt shooting and save the
current picture. Press the down button
( ) to cancel shooting and delete
previously taken pictures.
Scene Mode
You can select your desired scene from the
22 preset modes according to the type of
environment you are shooting in. The camera then
automatically conigures the most appropriate
settings for the best possible photos.
Turn the Mode dial to Scene Mode to enter the
Scene Mode menu. The LCD display is shown in
the screen shot below:
Auto Scene
Press the arrow buttons to select a scene and
press the button to conirm.
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Scene Description
Auto Scene
Identiies the scene automatically; Person, Backlighting, Landscape, Macro, Night
Scene, Night Scene Person and Auto.
Sport
For fast-moving subjects. Captures sharp, action shots with minimal blur. This
mode is not recommended for shooting indoors.
Beach For taking pictures in areas with strong sunlight.
Sunset For sunsets. Captures subjects in strong sunlight.
Fireworks For ireworks at night. The use of a tripod is recommended with this setting.
Night
Landscape
For night scenes. The use of a tripod is recommended with this setting.
Sketch
For taking photos with a pencil sketch eect.
Snow For snowy conditions. Reproduces natural, clear, white scenes.
Children
Turns lash o automatically. Avoids disturbing the subjects and is suitable for
taking photos of children and pets.
ID
For shooting ID size photos. (It is recommended to print using 6-inch 4R (4" X 6")
photographic paper).
Glass For objects behind transparent glass.
Photo Frame For adding interesting frame eects to the photo.
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Scene Description
Panning Shot Clearly captures fast moving objects, leaving a blurred background.
Portrait Most suitable for capturing people, focusing on their faces.
Fish Eye For an interesting ish eye eect.
Party
Suitable for taking indoor party pictures, even under complicated lighting
conditions.
Indoor For indoor settings. Reduces blur and improves color accuracy.
Leaf For plants. Captures brilliant shots of greenery and blossoms.
Museum For museums or lash-free areas. Retains color and reduces blur.
Night Portrait For taking portraits against night scenery.
Pet Mode-Dog Quickly identiies a dog, capturing quick or unexpected movements.
Pet Mode-Cat Quickly identiies a cat, capturing quick or unexpected movements.
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Auto Scene (ASCN)
In “ASCN” scene mode, the camera can intelligently detect dierent environments and automatically select
the best scene and photo settings for you.
ASCN” can intelligently detect the following scenes:
Mode Name Description
Landscape Mode
For landscapes, automatically adjusts the exposure and reproduces vivid
green and blue colors.
Portrait Mode Most suitable for capturing people with focus on their faces.
Night Portrait
When you take portraits at night or in low light conditions, automatically
adjusts the exposure for people and night scenes.
Backlit Portrait
When the sun or any other light source is behind you, automatically adjusts
the foreground exposure to produce the best pictures possible.
Night Landscape
Mode
For night scenes, automatically increases the ISO value to compensate for
low light.
Macro Mode The Macro setting is ideal for shooting small objects or close-up photos.
Auto Mode
The camera automatically adjusts the exposure and focus to ensure the
best possible pictures.
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Custom Settings ( )
The user can store frequently used shooting
modes and parameters and switch to this mode for
quick adjustment.
Follow the steps below:
1. Select any mode to be stored.
2. Set your desired parameters in the current
mode.
3. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select , and press the button
to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select ,
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons select
[Custom Settings] and press the button or
the right arrow button to enter the menu.
Movie Mode
1. Turn the Mode dial to select Movie Mode ( ).
Movie Mode
2. Press down the Shutter Button to start recording.
3. Once you are inished, press the Fast Video
Recording Button or the Shutter Button to stop
recording and return to the shooting screen.
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6. Select [Yes] to save or [No] to cancel.
7. Turn the Mode dial to switch to the custom
settings ( ).
8. The photo settings you stored the last time are
saved.
The factory default settings are Program AE
(
) and other parameters.
Custom Settings only keeps the Photo
Shooting Mode and parameters you set the
last time you used the camera in this mode.
Landscape
While operating in this mode, the camera will
provide vivid reproduction of greens and blues,
adjusting your landscape photos for the best
possible results.
Follow these steps:
1. Use the power switch to turn the camera on.
2. Switch the Mode dial to Landscape ( ).
3. Compose your picture in the LCD and press the
shutter button halfway down to focus on the
subject.
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4. The LCD will show a green focus frame when
the subject is in focus.
5. Press the shutter button down all the way to
take pictures.
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Your camera is equipped with two types of zoom
functions: Optical Zoom and Digital Zoom. Toggle
the Zoom lever of the camera to zoom in or out on
the subject while taking pictures.
Using the Zoom Function
BASIC OPERATION
Zoom Lever
F
x3.4
-0.3
EV
15
F 400
ISO
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When the Optical Zoom reaches the maximum
threshold for Digital Zoom, release and turn the
Zoom lever to T to switch between Optical Zoom
and Digital Zoom.
Zoom Indicator
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Focus Setting
In dierent photo shooting modes, you can select
dierent focus methods.
1. Press the up arrow button ( ) to display the
settings screen.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 3 modes:
Single-AF: The focus frame appears on the
center of the LCD screen to focus on the
subject.
Multi-AF: The camera automatically focuses
the subject in a wide area to ind the focus
point.
Object Tracking: Smart tracking of the object in
motion under the focusing shooting.
3. Press the button to conirm the settings and
exit the menu.
Once enabled, object tracking will only work
when lens is focused on the object.
Macro Mode
The macro setting is ideal for shooting small
objects or close-up photos. This mode allows you
to focus on subjects very close to the camera.
1. Press the left arrow button ( ) to enter the
macro menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 2 modes:

Macro O
Select this option to disable macro.

Macro On
Select this to focus on subjects 3 cm
from the lens.
3. Press the button to conirm the settings and
exit the menu.
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Self-Timer Setting
Use this function to take pictures at pre-set
intervals. The camera shutter speed can be set for
2 seconds, 10 seconds or Smile Detection.
1. Press the down arrow button ( ) to enter
the Self-Timer Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 4 modes:

Self-Timer O
Disables the Self-Timer.

Self-Timer 2 sec
A single picture is shot 2 seconds after
the shutter button is pressed.

Self-Timer 10 sec
A single picture is shot 10 seconds after
the shutter button is pressed.

Self-Timer Smile
Press the Shutter Button and a picture
will be taken immediately after a smile is
detected.
3. Press the button to conirm the settings and
exit the menu.
When enabling the Self-Timer setting,
pressing the shutter or the or down arrow
button can disable the Self-Timer and return
to the shooting screen while keeping the Self-
Timer setting.
When enabling Smile Detection, pressing the
shutter button or
button can disable the
Self-Timer without keeping the Self-Timer -
Smile setting.
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Flash Mode
The lash provides supplemental light for a scene.
The lash is usually used when shooting against the
light to highlight the object; it is also suitable for
metering and shooting in darker scenes to improve
the exposure.
1. Pop the lash up manually as shown below:
2. Press the right arrow button ( ) to enter the
Flash Settings Menu.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 5 modes:
 Flash Auto
Camera lash goes o automatically
based on existing light conditions.

Fill Flash
The lash will engage with each shot
even if there is enough available light to
take the photo without lash.

Slow Sync
This allows you to take pictures of
people at night that clearly show
both your subjects and the night
time backdrop. The use of a tripod is
recommended when shooting with this
setting.

Slow Sync + Red-Eye
Use this mode for slow synchrony shots
with red-eye reduction.

Red-Eye Reduction
The camera emits a brief pre-lash
before the picture is taken to reduce
red-eye eects.
4. Press the button to conirm the settings and
exit.
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The white balance setting allows you to adjust the
color temperature for dierent lighting sources to
ensure the most accurate color reproduction.
Follow the steps below to set white balance of the
camera:
1. Press the button to enter White Balance
Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 8 modes:

AWB
 Daylight
 Cloudy
 Fluorescent
 Fluorescent CWF
 Incandescent
 Manual WB (Fully press the shutter
button down to detect the white
balance value)

Color Temp. (1900K~10000K)
Press the direction buttons up/down to
"Adjust the K value"; Press the direction
button left to exit the K value.
3. Press the button to conirm the settings and
exit the menu.
White Balance Setting
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Follow the steps below to conigure the
Continuous Shot settings:
1. Press the button to enter the Continuous
Shot menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
following 4 modes:

Single
 Continuous Shot
 3 Shots
 Time-Lapse
Take pictures based on the preset
interval (30sec/1min/5min/10min).
3. Press the button to conirm the settings and
exit the menu.
4. Press the shutter button to start shooting.
The lash is disabled in Continuous Shot
Mode in order to achieve quick succession
of shots.
Continuous Shot
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EV Setting
The EV Function Menu of the camera includes
functions, such as EV (Exposure Value) Adjustment,
ISO, Shutter, Aperture, etc. Using the appropriate
Function Settings can improve your pictures.
To select the best setting, follow these steps:
1. Press the button to display the Settings
screen.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Setting options.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to adjust the
option values.
4. Press the button to complete the setting and
enter shooting mode.
Exposure Compensation
Set up Exposure Compensation to adjust the
picture brightness. If there is very high contrast
between the photographed object and the
background, the brightness of the picture can be
adjusted as necessary.
(This can be adjusted in Mode)
The adjustable range of exposure value is from EV
-2.0 to EV +2.0.
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ISO
The ISO function allows you to set the sensitivity of
the camera's light sensor based on the brightness
of the scene. To improve the camera's sensor
performance in darker environments, a higher
ISO value is required. A lower ISO value is needed
when shooting in brighter conditions.
Pictures taken at higher ISO settings will generally
have more noise than those taken at lower ISO
settings. (This can be adjusted in
Mode)
The camera's ISO settings include: Auto, 80, 100,
200, 400, 800, 1600 and 3200.
Shutter Adjustment
For shutter speed, the camera may automatically
set the aperture value corresponding to the
manually set shutter speed so as to obtain the
most suitable exposure value. The movement of
an object may be shown by adjusting the shutter
speed. High shutter value can help you capture
fast moving objects more clearly, while low shutter
value can show the movement of objects better.
(This can be adjusted in Mode)
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Aperture Adjustment
You can adjust the aperture size and value.
Selecting a larger aperture opening will emphasize
the point of focus and will show a blurry
background and foreground. A small aperture
opening will keep both the background and main
object in clear focus.
(This can be adjusted in Mode)
1/50
-1.0 EV-1.0 EV
100 ISO
F3.7
Using Quick Recording
In Photo Shooting Mode, press the Recording
Shortcut Button to begin recording video.
Once you are inished, press the Recording
Shortcut Button or the shutter button to stop
and store the video. The camera will return to the
Shooting Mode automatically.
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"i" Button Function Menu
Mode:
The image color setting allows you to select
dierent eects.
1. Press the button to select the Image Color
Setting Menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
image color setting options.
There are 7 image color options in Photo Shooting
Mode :

Normal

Vivid
 Sepia
 Black and White
 Vignetting

Salon
 Dreamy
There are 4 image color options in Movie Mode
:

Normal
 Vivid
 Sepia

Black and White
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Viewing Photos and Videos
PLAYBACK
To view captured photos and video clips on the LCD:
1. After pressing the button, the last photo or video clip taken will be displayed on the LCD.
2. Use the left/right navigation buttons to scroll through the photos or video clips stored in the built-in
memory or on the cameras Memory Card.
3. To play a selected video clip, press the button to enter the Movie Playback Mode.
An operation guide appears on the screen when playing back a video. Press the appropriate buttons to
enable the corresponding functions.
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1 Increase Volume
2 Pause
3 Fast Forward
4 Decrease Volume
5 Rewind
6 Return to the Beginning of the Video
7 Play
8 Play Video Forward
9 Cancel Playback
10 Play Video Backward
Mute
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Thumbnail View
When in Playback Mode, rotate the Zoom lever
counter clockwise to the position to display
thumbnail images of the photos and videos on the
LCD screen.
1. Slide the zoom lever to switch between 3 x 3
and 4 x 4 thumbnails.
2. When a 3 x 3 or 4 x 4 thumbnail is displayed,
press the arrow buttons to select the picture or
video clip to view.
3. Press the button to select the date for
playback.
‘11-04-01
‘11-07-07 ‘12-01-21
‘11-03-02
4. Press the arrow buttons to select a picture or
video clip to view and press the button to
restore it to the original size.
The date folder is displayed in date order
based on camera's date/time settings.
If the
indicator appears on the LCD, then
a movie ile is currently being displayed.
Press the button to restore a preview icon
to its original image size.
W Zoom Out T Zoom In
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4. Press the arrow buttons to navigate and select a
portion of the photo to be zoomed in on.
5. Press the button to return the image to its
original scale.
Movie images cannot be magniied.
Using Zoom Playback (for still pictures only)
The Zoom lever can also be used during playback.
This allows you to magnify photos between 2x to
8x.
1. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
picture on which to use the zoom feature.
2. Rotate the Zoom lever clockwise to ( ) to
zoom in.
3. The magniication and range of the picture will
be displayed in the bottom right corner of the
screen.
W Zoom Out T Zoom In
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This setting allows you to view all the stored pictures as a slideshow.
1. Press the button to enter playback screen.
2. Press the button to enter slide option.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select Slideshow playing or
[Cancel] to return to the playback screen.
4. Press the button to conirm the setting.
Slideshow
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Deleting Photos and Videos
In Playback Mode, press the down arrow button
( ) to select your photos and videos.
To delete photos or videos:
1. Press the button to switch to Playback Mode.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
photos and videos to be deleted.
3. Press the down arrow button ( ) and the
deletion screen is displayed.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Delete One] or [Exit] and press the button
to conirm.
Erased photos/video clips cannot be
recovered.
Please refer to page 67 for instructions on
deleting more than one image at a time.
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Photo Setup Menu
USING THE MENUS
Mode:
1. In Photo Shooting Mode, press the button to
enter the Photo Shooting Menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
Photo Shooting Menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Photo Shooting Menu to be set and press the
button to conirm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting:
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(refer to P52)
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization) (refer to P52)
 (refer to P53)
HDR (High Dynamic Range) (refer to P53)
(refer to P54)
Select Scene (refer to P54)
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the
camera's ield of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
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selects the central and peripheral metering,
to calculate the reasonable value of metering
by weighting.
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center of the camera's ield of view.
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area in the center of the cameras ield of
view.
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Image Size
The size setting refers to the image resolution in
pixels. A higher image resolution allows you to
print that image in larger sizes without degrading
the photo image quality.
The bigger the number of recorded pixels is,
the better the image quality becomes. As the
number of recorded pixels lessen, you will
be able to record more images on a memory
card.
OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by
unintentional shaking or low light.
Use this Image Stabilization Mode in darker
environments.
Shooting in windy or unstable environments
(such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurry
images.
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Continuous AF (Auto-Focus)
Use Continuous AF setting to be able to
continuously focus automatically when taking
pictures.
There are 2 options:
 
 
Setting Continuous AF to On will reduce
battery life.
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
With the HDR function, pictures that are
overexposed may be corrected to optimize
the highlights and lowlights captured to more
accurately represent the actual scene.
There are 2 options:
 
 
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Beautiier
Select the eect for Beauty Mode.
Beautiier Mode has 3 eects:
 Eect 1: Skin Soften
 Eect 2: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening
 Eect 3: Skin Soften + Eye Brightening +
Eye Enlargement
Select Scene
Select a Scene Mode under SCN mode.
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Options
Shooting Modes
O O O O O O O
O O O O O O O
O O O O O X X
O O O O O X X
O O O O X X X
X X X X O X X
X X X X X O X
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Mode:
1. Press the button in Photo Shooting Mode
and press the up/down arrow buttons to select
.
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to pick the
item to be selected and press the button or
right arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the button to conirm.
Photo Shooting Setting Menu
Quality
The quality setting can be used to adjust the image
compression ratio.
Quality Best
Fine
Normal
There are three options for picture quality:
Best (Average File Size: 4.0MB)
Fine (Average File Size: 2.5MB)
Normal (Average File Size: 2.0MB)
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AF Assist Beam (Auto-Focus Assist Beam)
In a darker environment, the AF assist beam setting
can be turned on for better focus.
Digital Zoom
This setting is for adjusting digital zoom. If this
function is disabled, only optical zoom can be
used.
Date Imprint
Include a date/time stamp on the photo image.

Date
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Quick Review
This option allows quick review of photos
immediately after they are taken. Each photo is
displayed on the LCD screen for the selected time.
There are 4 options:




A shorter Quick Review time will improve
battery life.
Custom Settings
Custom settings stores the current Photo Shooting
Mode and its parameters. The stored mode and
parameters are directly invoked in the Custom
Settings Mode.
There are 2 options:


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Movie Menu
Mode:
1. Turn the Mode dial, select the mode and
press the button to enter the Movie menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
Movie menu to be set.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
Movie menu to be set and press the button
to conirm.
Expo Metering (Exposure Metering)
Use this setting to select the "target" size of the
camera's ield of view to be metered.
There are 3 options:
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Automatically selects the central and
peripheral metering, to calculate the
reasonable value of metering by weighting.
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the center of the camera's ield of view.
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area in the center of the cameras ield of
view.
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OIS (Optical Image Stabilization)
This mode can help reduce photo blur caused by
unintentional shaking or low light.
Use this Image Stabilization Mode in darker
environments.
Shooting in windy or unstable environments
(such as a moving vehicle) may cause blurry
images.
Video Quality
Set the image resolution used during video
recording.
The speed requirements for reading and writing high
resolution image pixel images to a SD card are as follows:
No.
Image Pixels
Frames
Recommendation
Recording
Time (4GB)
(Approx.)
1
1280 x 720 *
30 Class 4 55 Minutes
2
1280 x 720
15 Class 4
60 Minutes
3
640 x 480
30 Class 4
70 Minutes
4
320 x 240
30 Class 4
208 Minutes
* The longest recording time is 29 minutes at
one time.
When recording in higher pixel resolutions for
extended periods of time, this can cause the
camera to generate heat. This is not a camera
malfunction.
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Movie Setting Menu
Mode:
1. Turn the Mode dial and select to enter the
video recording screen.
2. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select , and press the button
to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select ,
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Select the items to be set and press the
button or the right arrow button to enter the
menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the button to conirm.
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Digital Zoom
This setting is for adjusting Digital Zoom. If this
function is disabled, only Optical Zoom can be
used.
Custom Settings
Custom settings stores the current Movie Shooting
Mode and its parameters. The stored mode and
parameters are automatically used in the Custom
Settings Mode.
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Playback Menu
Mode:
1. Press the button to display the playback screen
and press the button to enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
playback desired and press the button to
enter.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select an
option and press the button to conirm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting:
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(refer to P64)
Resize (refer to P65)
Color (refer to P65)
HDR (High Dynamic Range)
With the HDR function, pictures that are
overexposed may be corrected to optimize
the highlights and lowlights captured to more
accurately represent the actual scene.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow
buttons to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings,
and press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select
whether HDR is used.
: HDR : Cancel
4. After using the HDR function, the image will be
saved as a new ile and the original ile is still
stored in the memory.
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Rotate
You can use this setting to change the orientation
of the picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left/right arrow
button to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings,
and press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
rotation direction or [Cancel] to return to the
playback screen.
: Turn Right : Turn Left : Cancel
4. Press the button to conirm the setting.
Videos and panoramic pictures cannot be
rotated.
The rotated picture ile will replace the
original photo.
Touch-Up
1. In Playback Mode, press the left/right arrow
button to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings,
and press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select touch-
up or [Cancel] to return to the playback screen.
: Red-Eye Reduction : Skin Soften
: Eye Brightening : Eye Enlargement
: Cancel
4. Press the button to conirm the setting.
The Touch-Up referred to is the individual
use of three eects. Beauty Mode allows you
to select one, two, or all three of the eects
combined.
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Resize
This setting allows you to resize a picture to a
particular resolution and saves it as a new picture.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow
button to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings and
press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select
[1024 X 768] or [640 X 480] or select [Cancel]
to return to the playback Screen.
4. Press the button to conirm the setting.
Color
This setting allows you to change the picture color
eect. The ile is saved as a new photo and stored
in memory together with the original photo.
1. In Playback Mode, press the left /right arrow
buttons to select the photos to be edited.
2. Press the button, select the settings,
and press the button to display the settings
screen.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
corresponding menu or [Cancel] to return to
the playback screen.
4. Press the button to conirm the setting.
: Cancel
: Grainy
: Vivid
: Vignetting
: Sepia
: Salon
: Black and White
: Dreamy
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Mode:
1. Press the button to show the playback
screen, press the button, and press the up/
down buttons to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
item to be set and press the button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the button to conirm.
Protect
To prevent any pictures or videos from being
accidentally erased, use this setting to lock one or
all of the iles.
To lock or unlock the photo and video iles:
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Protect] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the sub-menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
sub-menu and press the button or right
arrow button to show the settings screen.
Playback Setting Menu
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There are 4 sub-menus available:
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are unprotected; unlock the selected
photo or video if they are protected.
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folder.
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3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the button to conirm.
Delete
You can delete one or all photo/video iles.
To delete photo or video iles:
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Delete] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the submenu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
submenu and press the button or right arrow
button to show the settings screen.
There are 3 sub-menus available:
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folder.
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3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the button to conirm.
The “ ” indicator means a ile is protected.
File protection must be removed before a ile
can be deleted.
Deleting iles will cause DPOF settings to be
reset.
When a single photo in the date folders is
protected, the protected photo is to be
retained while other photos are to be deleted.
Deleted iles will be permanently deleted and
will not be able to be recovered or restored.
DPOF (Digital Print Order Format)
The DPOF feature allows you to compile and select
a group of pictures that you would like to print and
will save your selection on the memory card so
that you can use the memory card to print without
having to individually specify the photos you want
to print.
A printer that supports DPOF is needed for
photo printing.
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3. Press the button and the [Save change?]
prompt appears. Select [ ] to change and
save the picture. Select [ ] to cancel changes
and return to the trim prompt screen.
The image cannot be clipped/trimmed again
once it has been clipped to 640 X 480.
Trim
The trim setting allows you to crop photos and
save them as new pictures.
1. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Trim] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
2. Select [Yes] to conirm trim. Select a section of
the photo to be trimmed using the Zoom lever
and arrow buttons to trim a photo.
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Setup Menu
1. Press the button in any mode and press the
up/down arrow buttons to select .
2. Press the button to enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select ,
and press the
button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
item to be set and press the button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
5. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option and press the button to conirm.
Refer to the following pages for more details about
each setting:
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Power Saver
This setting allows you to save power and get the
maximum possible running time for your camera's
batteries. Follow the steps below to turn the LCD
and camera o automatically after a consecutive
period of inactivity.
1. Select [Power Saver] in the basic settings menu.
Press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select an
option.
3. Press the button to conirm.
Language
Refer to the “Resetting your language” section on
page 19.
Sound Settings
With this setting you may adjust the sound/volume.
1. Select [Sound Settings] in the basic settings
menu. Press the button or right arrow button
to enter the menu.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select
desired volume level.
3. Press the button to conirm.
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World Time
This zone setting is a useful function for your
overseas trips. This feature enables you to display
the local time on the LCD while you are abroad.
1. Select [World Time] in the basic settings menu.
The world time screen appears.
2. Press the up/down to select the departure place
(
) and destination ( ) ields.
3. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select a
city located in the same time zone as that of the
ield. Press the button to conirm settings.
Date & Time
Refer to the “Resetting Date/Time” section on page
20.
Format
Please Note: formatting enables you to delete all iles
and the contents on the memory card and cameras
built-in memory, including protected photo and
movie iles.
To use this setting:
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Format] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Yes]
or [No] and press the
button to conirm.
File / Software
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5. If you select [Yes] the camera will format its memory.
If there is no memory card in the camera, the
built-in memory will be reformatted; if there is
a memory card, only the memory card will be
formatted.
Copy to Card
Use this setting to copy the iles stored in the built-in
memory to a memory card.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select and
press the
button or right arrow button to enter the
menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Copy to
Card] and press the
button or right arrow button
to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Yes] or
[No] and press the button to conirm.
If there is no card available in the camera, this
function will not be displayed.
File Numbering
After you take a picture or video clip, the camera
will automatically save it with a sequential number.
You can use this setting to reset the ile numbering
to 1.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [File
Numbering] and press the button or right
arrow button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Yes]
or [No] and press the button to conirm.
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Firmware (FW) Version
Use this setting to view the current camera
irmware version.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [FW
Version] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. When there is a new irmware version in the
memory card, select [Yes] to update.
Reset
Use this setting to restore the camera to its original
factory default settings.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Reset] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Yes]
or [No] and press the button to conirm.
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Transferring Files to Your Computer
The computer will automatically detect the
camera as a removable drive. Double-click the
“My Computer” icon on the desktop to locate the
removable drive and to copy folders and iles in
the drive to a directory on your PC as you would
copy any typical folder or ile.
Follow the steps below to connect the camera to a
computer:
1. Make sure both the camera and computer are
turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to
the USB port on your camera.
Connecting to a Computer
You can use a USB cable to connect the camera
and copy (transmit) photos to a computer, printer
or other device.
Setting the USB Mode
The cameras USB port can be used to connect
to either a computer or a printer. The following
steps will allow you to ensure that the camera is
correctly conigured to connect with a PC.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [USB]
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [PC]
and press the button to conirm.
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3. Connect the other end of the cable to an
available USB port on your computer.
4. After the transmission is complete, disconnect
the USB cable according to your computer
manufacturer's instructions specifying how to
safely remove USB devices.
Video System
Use this feature to switch the video system from
either NTSC or PAL.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [TV-
System] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[NTSC] or [PAL] and press the button to
conirm.
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This camera supports wireless connection for Eye-
Fi cards. Enable the Eye-Fi connection by following
the steps below:
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [Eye-Fi]
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select [On] or
[O] and press the
button to conirm.
If the Eye-Fi card is not available in the
camera, this feature is not displayed.
Set Eye-Fi SD Card Connection Mode
NTSC: English, Chinese (Traditional), Japanese,
French, Korean, Russian,Hungarian,
Slovakian
PAL: German, Spanish, Italian, Chinese
(Simpliied), Portuguese, Swedish,
Danish, Finnish, Indonesia, Norwegian,
Dutch, Turkish, Polish, Thai, Croatian,
Czech, Arabic, Hindi
The video output system changes based on
the selected language.
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Supported HDMI Connections
HDMI (High Deinition Multimedia Interface), is a
fully digital audio/video transmission interface,
through which uncompressed audio and video
signals are transmitted.
Direct transmission of digital video signals to your
TV reduces conversion loss and improves image
quality.
Connecting HDMIReady TV
1. Use a High-Deinition output terminal cable (not
included) to connect your camera to an HDMI
compliant TV.
2. The camera will be automatically detected by
the TV.
3. After connecting via HDMI, the camera enters
playback mode.
Make sure the camera and the TV are both
turned on before connecting.
Refer to your TV instruction manual for
information on what resolution sizes it will
support. The resolution and output formats
that are not supported will be grayed out on
the camera's LCD.
HDMI (Type D)
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Connecting to a PICTBRIDGE™ Compatible Printer
PICTBRIDGE™ technology allows
printing of the photos saved on the
memory card by a compatible printer.
To ind out if a printer is PICTBRIDGE™
compatible, simply look for the
PICTBRIDGE™ logo on the packaging or check
the owner's manual for speciications. With
the PICTBRIDGE™ function on your camera,
you can print the captured photos directly to
a PICTBRIDGE™ compatible printer using the
supplied USB cable, without the need for a PC.
Setting the USB Mode
The cameras USB port can be set to connect with
either a PC or a printer. The following steps will
ensure that the camera is correctly conigured to
connect with a printer.
1. Press the button, press the up/down arrow
buttons to select and press the button to
enter the menu.
2. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
and press the button or right arrow button to
enter the menu.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[USB] and press the button or right arrow
button to enter the menu.
4. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select
[Printer] and press the button to conirm.
After the camera is reset, it will switch to PC
mode automatically from USB mode.
See “Using the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu“ section
on page 81.
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Connecting to your Printer
1. Make sure both the camera and printer are
turned on.
2. Connect one end of the supplied USB cable to
the USB port on your camera.
3. Connect the other end of the cable to the USB
port on the printer.
If the camera is not connected to a PICTBRIDGE™
compatible printer, the following error message
will appear on the LCD.
The error message above will also appear
if the USB mode is set incorrectly, in which
case you should disconnect the USB cable,
check the USB mode settings, ensure that the
printer is turned on, and then try connecting
the USB cable again.
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After setting the USB mode to printer, the
PICTBRIDGE™ menu will appear.
Press the up/down arrow buttons to select a menu
item and press the button or right arrow button
to enter the item.
Refer to the following sections for more detailed
information on each setting.
Print (with Date)
If you have set the date and time on your camera,
the date and time will be recorded and saved with
each photo you take.
1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select [Print (with
Date)] and the screen as shown below appears.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select a
photo to be printed.
Using the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu
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3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
number of copies for the currently displayed
photo.
4. Press the button and the following screen
will appear.
5. Select [Yes] and press the button to conirm;
select [Cancel] to cancel printing.
Print (without Date)
Use this setting to print the photos without dates
on them.
1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select [Print (without
Date)] and the screen as shown below appears.
2. Press the left/right arrow buttons to select the
photo to be printed.
3. Press the up/down arrow buttons to select the
number of copies for the currently displayed
photo.
4. Press the button and the following screen will
appear.
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5. Select [Yes] and press the button to conirm;
select [Cancel] to cancel printing.
Print Index
You can print all photos in the camera via this
function.
1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select [Print Index]
and the screen as shown below appears.
2. Select [Yes] and press the button to conirm;
select [Cancel] to cancel printing.
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Print DPOF Images
To use DPOF printing, you must select your photos
for printing using the DPOF settings before hand.
See “DPOF” section on page 68.
1. In the PICTBRIDGE™ menu, select [Print DPOF
Images] and the screen as shown below
appears.
2. Select [Yes] and press the button to conirm;
select [Cancel] to cancel printing.
Exit
Select [Exit] to exit the PICTBRIDGE™ Menu. At
this time, the message [Remove USB Cable!] will
appear on the screen.
Disconnect the USB cable from the camera and
printer.
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Image Sensor
Type 1/2.3"CCD
Eective Pixels 16.15 Megapixels
Total Pixels 16.44 Megapixels
Lens
Focal Length 4.3mm (Wide) — 107.5mm (Tele)
35mm Film Equivalent 24mm (Wide) — 600mm (Tele)
F Number F3.7 (Wide) — F6.2 (Tele)
Lens Construction 11 groups 12 elements
Optical Zoom 25x
Focusing Range
Normal: (Wide) 60cm ~
, (Tele) 250cm ~ ;
Macro: 3cm ~ (Wide Only)
Autofocus System TTL Autofocus
Anti-Handshake Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Digital Zoom 4x Digital Zoom (Combined Zoom: 100x)
Speciications
APPENDICES
Design and speciications are subject to change without notice.
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Number of
Recording
Pixels
Still Image
(4:3)
16MP: 4608 × 3456
10MP: 3648 × 2736
5MP: 2592 × 1944
3MP: 2048 × 1536
0.3MP: 640 × 480
(3:2)
14MP: 4608 × 3072
(16:9)
12MP: 4608 × 2592
2MP: 1920 × 1080
Movie 1280 × 720 (30/15fps), 640 × 480 (30fps), 320 × 240 (30fps)
Image Compression Best, Fine, Normal
DCF, DPOF (Ver1.1) Support Yes
File Format
Still Image Exif 2.3 (JPEG)
Movie MOV [Image: H.264; Audio: Linear PCM (Monaural)]
Shooting Modes
Auto Mode, Program AE, Shutter Priority, Manual Mode, Face
Beautiier, Panorama Mode, Scene Mode, Movie Mode, Custom
Settings, Landscape
Scene Mode
Auto Scene, Sport, Beach, Sunset, Fireworks, Night Landscape,
Sketch, Snow, Children, ID, Glass, Photo Frame, Panning Shot,
Portrait, Fish Eye, Party, Indoor, Leaf, Museum, Night Portrait, Pet
Mode-Dog, Pet Mode-Cat
Detection Features Face, Smile, Blink, Pet (Cat), Pet (Dog)
Photo Touch-up Red-Eye Reduction, Skin Soften, Eye Brightening, Eye Enlargement
HDR Yes
Panorama Capture Up to 180° (Horizontal)
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LCD Display 3.0 inch (230k Pixels)
ISO Sensitivity Auto, ISO80/100/200/400/800/1600/3200(4M)
AF Method Single AF, Multi-AF (TTL 9-point), Object Tracking, Face-Detection
Exposure Metering Method
Artiicial Intelligence AE (AiAE), Center-Weighted Average, Spot
(Fixed to Center of Frame), Face AE
Exposure Control Method Program AE (AELock Available), Shutter Prior AE
Exposure Compensation ± 2 EV in 1/3 Step Increments
Shutter Speed 1/2000 ~ 30 Seconds
Continuous Shooting Yes
Playback Modes
Single Photo, Index (9/16 Thumbnails), Slide Show, Date
Zoom (Approx. x2 ~ x8)
White Balance Control
AWB, Daylight, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Fluorescent CWF,
Incandescent, Manual WB, Color Temp. (1900K ~ 10000K)
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Flash
Flash Method Pop-up(Manual)
Flash Modes
Flash Auto, Fill Flash, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. + Red-Eye, Red-Eye
Reduction
Recording Media
Internal Memory: Approx. 8MB
SD/SDHC Card (Up to 32GB [MMC Card Not Supported]
PICTBRIDGE™, ExifPrint Support Yes
Multi-Language Support 28 Languages
Jacks AVOUT/USB 2.0 (Micro 5 pin USB), HDMI (Type D)
Eye-Fi Support Yes
Power 4 x AA Alkaline Battery, 4 x AA NiMH Battery (Not Included)
Shooting Capability (Battery
Performance)
AA Alkaline Batteries: Approx. 280 shots (based on CIPA standards)
Operation Environment Temperature: 0 ~ 40
o
C, Humidity: 0 ~ 90%
Dimensions (W×H×D)
Approx. 113.6 × 77.7 × 69.7mm (Based on CIPA Standards)
Weight Approx. 336g (Body only)
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Prompts and Warning Messages
Message Description Solution
Warning! Battery exhausted.
The camera batteries are depleted.
It is a warning indicating that the
camera is going to shut o.
Replace with new batteries. The
camera will shut down in 2 seconds.
Lens obstruction, Re-start
Camera.
The lens is jammed or some
foreign object is preventing the
lens from functioning properly.
Turn the camera o and restart it to
reset the lens.
Suggest using tripod.
When continuous exposure mode
(Sunset, Fireworks, Night Portrait,
Night Landscape) is enabled, this
prompt message is displayed
when the photo shooting screen is
displayed for the irst time.
This message will disappear after 2
seconds
Built-in memory error!
An error has occurred in the built-
in memory.
Try shutting o the camera and
turning it on again. This message will
disappear after 2 seconds.
Improper alignment. Please
try again.
The oset is too great for
panorama shooting.
Retry taking the panoramic picture.
This message will disappear after 2
seconds.
Warning! Do not turn o
your camera during update!
This message appears during the
irmware update process.
This message disappears after the
camera update and restart.
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Message Description Solution
Remove USB Cable!
Indicates that you can
disconnect the USB cable.
This message disappears after you
disconnect the USB cable.
Connection Failed!
Failure to connect to your PC,
printer, TV (with HDMI).
Remove cable and retry connection.
Write Protect ! The memory card is locked.
Remove the memory card and switch the
lever on the side of card to UNLOCK. This
message will disappear after 2 seconds.
Card Full !
Indicates that the memory card
is full.
Replace the memory card with another
that has available memory. This message
will disappear after 2 seconds.
Memory Full !
Indicates that the camera
memory is full.
Erase Files or replace memory card in
order to take more photos or videos.
Card Error !
During power-on, the memory
card cannot be recognized or a
read/write error has occurred.
Format the memory card. WARNING:
Formatting the memory card will erase all
data on the card. Copy the data from the
memory card to another storage, such
as a computer. Otherwise, all data will be
erased after the format. This message will
disappear after 2 seconds.
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Message Description Solution
Card is not formatted.
When an error occurs in the
memory card, the message "Not
Formatted" will appear.
Format the memory card. WARNING:
Formatting the memory card will
erase all data on the card. Copy
the data from the memory card to
another storage, such as a computer.
Otherwise, all data will be erased
after the format. This message will
disappear after 2 seconds.
Slow Access
When a memory card lower than
Class 4 is used to record a HD
movie, the writing speed will
be slower and recording will be
interrupted.
Replace the memory card with a
Class 4 or higher card. This message
will disappear after 2 seconds.
Cannot write to SD card.
The photo shooting or video
recording has been interrupted, so
recording cannot continue.
Turn the camera o. Then remove
and reload the memory card and turn
on the camera to restart. Also check
if the memory card is full or in the
locked position.
No Red-Eye Detected!
Red eyes have not been detected
in the image.
This message will disappear after 2
seconds.
This image cannot be
edited.
The ile format does not support
editing or the edited ile cannot be
edited again.
This message will disappear after 2
seconds.
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Message Description Solution
Exceeded maximum folder
number.
This indicates that the memory card
exceeded the maximum number
of folders (999). This could cause a
long read time during the camera's
power up.
Copy the data to your PC and format
the memory card using the camera.
Too many pictures for fast
processing.
During the playback by date, the
images exceed speciications so it is
not possible to play by date.
This message disappears after 2
seconds and the camera returns to
normal playback mode.
Unable to recognize iles.
The format of the ile to be viewed
is not supported or the ile is
corrupted so it cannot be properly
read.
This message disappears only after
the ile is deleted.
No Picture!
When you press the play button, no
image iles exist in the camera or
memory card.
This message disappears after 2
seconds and returns to the photo
shooting screen.
Protected!
Undeletable!
The ile is protected. The message
appears when you go into delete
mode.
Remove the memory card and
switch the lever on the side of card
to UNLOCK. Place card back into the
camera and try again. This message
will disappear after 2 seconds.
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Troubleshooting
Problem Possible causes Solution
Camera does not turn on
The batteries are not inserted
correctly.
Correctly install the batteries.
Camera turns o suddenly
during operation
The batteries have been
depleted.
Replace the batteries.
The picture is blurred
Camera shook while taking a
picture.
Turn on OIS Feature.
Please use tripod for high
magniication (above 15X) optical
zoom.
Images and video iles
cannot be saved
The memory card is full.
The memory card is locked.
Use another memory card or delete
unnecessary iles.
Unlock the memory card.
Images will not print from the
connected printer
The camera is not connected
to the printer correctly.
The printer is not
PICTBRIDGE™ compatible.
The printer is out of paper or
ink.
The printer paper is jammed.
Check the connection between the
camera and printer.
Use a PICTBRIDGE™ compatible
printer.
Load paper into the printer or replace
the ink cartridge in the printer.
Remove the jammed paper.
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Problem Possible Causes Solution
Saving data to memory card
is slow
Using a memory card below
Class 4 may result in slower
recording times.
Use a memory card with Class
4 or higher specs to improve
performance.
Cannot write to the memory
card
The memory card has been
locked.
Release the write lock on the
memory card or replace with
another card.
Too many movies to process
The number of pictures or
folders in the memory card
exceed the speciications, so the
playback of data folder can not
be displayed.
Delete unwanted iles.
The lash lashes on the
LCD screen.
Current shooting environment
requires lash.
Turn on lash.
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