Gateway Digital Camera DC M50 User Manual

DC-M50  
digital camera  
user's guide  
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SYSTEM REQUIREMETS WINDOWS  
• Windows®98 / 98 SE / Windows®2000 Prof./ Windows® Me / Windows®XP  
• 32 MB RAM  
• 110 MB free memory capacity  
• VGA color monitor  
• CD ROM drive  
• USB  
SYSTEM REQUIREMETS  
IMac,iBook,G3 blue&white series,G4 series  
• MacOS 9.0~10.1.3  
• 64 MB RAM or higher  
• 110 MB free memory capacity  
• VGA color monitor  
• CD ROM drive  
• USB  
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Take the time to read through this instruction manual so you can enjoy all your  
camera’s features.  
Canada  
Industry Canada (IC)  
Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 / NMB-003  
This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital  
apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada.  
Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites  
applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage  
radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada.  
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Regulatory compliance statements  
United States of America  
Federal Communications Commission (FCC)  
Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15  
This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,  
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection  
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can  
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions,  
may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that  
interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to  
radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the  
user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:  
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna  
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver  
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is  
connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.  
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Compliance Accessories: The compliance accessories associated with this equipment are shipped  
with it. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules.  
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.  
FCC declaration of conformity  
Responsible party:  
Gateway Companies, Inc.  
610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049  
(605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023  
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device 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 operation.  
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Digital Camera  
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 recieved, including interference that  
may cause undesired operation.  
DC-M50  
Tested To Comply  
With FCC  
Standards  
FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE  
This Class B digital apparatus complies with Canadian ICES-003.  
Do not remove the ferrite cores from the cables.  
Caution  
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and  
negate your authority to operate the product.  
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FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE  
Read and understand all warnings and cautions before using this product.  
This is a descriptive statement that warns of the result if the instructions are  
ignored or not understood.  
WARNING  
Batteries may become hot or explode due to improper use.  
• Use only the batteries specified in this instruction manual.  
• Do not install the batteries with the polarity (+/-) reversed.  
• Do not attempt to recharge, short, or disassemble.  
• Do not mix batteries of different types, brands, ages or charge levels.  
• Follow local regulations for battery disposal.  
Use caution, accidents may occur when using this product near young children. Keep batteries or  
things that could be swallowed away from young children. Contact a doctor immediately if an object  
is swallowed. Immediately remove the batteries and discontinue use if:  
• The camera is dropped or subjected to an impact in which the interior is exposed.  
• The product emits a strange smell, heat, or smoke.  
Do not walk while looking at the monitor.  
Do not disassemble. Electric shock may occur if a high voltage circuit inside  
the camera is touched.  
• Do not use batteries which show wear or damaged.  
• Do not expose batteries to fire, high temperature environment, water or moist places.  
• Do not store the batteries nearby metalic products.  
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• Never charge alkaline batteries.  
• Do not use leaking batteries. If fluid from the batteries gets in your eyes, immediately rinse eyes  
with lots of fresh water and contact the doctor.If fluid from the batteries makes contact with your  
skin or clothing, wash the area thoroughly.  
• Do not fire the flash directly into the eyes or at vehicle operators. It may cause eyesight injury or  
cause an accident.  
• Do not use the camera in a humid environment, or operate with wet hands. If any liquid flows into  
the camera, immediately remove the power supply (including batteries and adapter) and  
discontinue use. Or it may cause electric shock.  
• Do not use the camera near flammable gases or liquids or use them to clean the camera like  
gasoline,benzine,or paint thinner. Or it may cause an explosion or fire.  
• Do not just pull on the power cord while unplugging from the outlet on the wall. Holding the adapter  
plug unit is recommend.  
• Do not continue to use if the camera has an odor, or smoke. Immediately remove the power supply  
taking care not to burn yourself.  
Contact Gateway when repairs are required.  
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CAUTION  
The temperature of the camera rises with extended periods of use. Use cautiously when handling the  
camera or removing the batteries and Compact Flash® card.  
• Do not leave the camera in places subject to extermely high temperatures, like a sealed vehicle,  
direct sunlight or other places of high temperature.  
• Exposure to high temperature may adversely affect the internal components of the camera.  
• Always unplug the camera from the power supply for safety purposes when the camera is not in  
use for long periods.  
• Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme  
circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean the camera prior to seasonal periods of high  
humidity.  
• Consult Gateway for information on the cost of cleaning your camera.  
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BEFORE YOU BEGIN  
Check the packing list before you begin. If some parts are missing, contact your Gateway.  
• Gateway DC-M50 5MP Digital Camera (x 1)  
• AA-size Alkaline Batteries (x 4)  
• Video Cable (x 1)  
• Hand Strap (x 1)  
• Camera Case (x 1)  
• USB Cable (x 1)  
• 32 MB CompactFlash Card (x 1)  
• Software and Documentation on CD-ROM:  
USB Driver Software for Windows ® 98 / Windows ® 98 SE / Windows ® 2000 / Windows ® XP  
and Mac OS 9.0~10.1.3  
Instruction Manual (PDF) Windows ® /Macintosh  
Photo Impression, Video Impression  
• Documentation (Printed)  
Warranty Card (x 1)  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
FOR PROPER AND SAFE USE . . . . . . . . . . .4  
BEFORE YOU BEGIN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7  
TABLE OF CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8  
NAMES OF PARTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
CAMERA BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12  
INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER . . . . . .14  
BOTTOM OF BODY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14  
DATA PANEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15  
VIEWFINDER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16  
AUTO POWER OFF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28  
USING THE DC  
ADAPTER (Sold Separately) . . . . . . . . . . .28  
INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT  
FLASH (CF) CARD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29  
INSERTING THE CF CARD . . . . . . . . . . .29  
REMOVING THE CF CARD . . . . . . . . . . .30  
TAKING PICTURES  
BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE. . . . . . . . .33  
THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE  
LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .35  
THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS .36  
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
FOCUS LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37  
QUICK REFERENCES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
TAKING PICTURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18  
MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES . .20  
DELETING IMAGES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21  
PREPARATION  
FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS  
MODE (Minimum Focus Distance)....................37  
THE SUBJECT THAT IS DIFFICULT TO  
FOCUS  
ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP . . . . . . . . . .24  
INSERTING THE BATTERIES . . . . . . . . . . . .25  
CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER . . .27  
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IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .38  
WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE  
MOVIE CLIP PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
MOVIE CLIP SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60  
VOICE RECORDING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61  
VOICE PLAYBACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62  
CENTER OF THE FRAME  
(Focus Lock Function) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39  
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS DISTANCE . . . .40  
CLOSE UP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .41  
ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA . . . . . . . .43  
FLASH . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
FLASH RANGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .44  
SELECTING THE FLASH MODE . . . . . . .45  
FLASH LAMP . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ..46  
SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE  
SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE . . . .64  
THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY  
(LCD Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .64  
RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS . . . .64  
SPECIFYING IMAGE QUALITY MODE . . . . .68  
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE . . . .71  
SPECIFYING WHITE BALANCE MODE . . . .73  
ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
P/A/S/M EXPOSURE  
SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE . . .75  
RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT  
SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77  
EXPOSURE MODES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48  
DIGITAL ZOOM . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .50  
BURST IMAGE CAPTURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .52  
SELF-TIMER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54  
ISO SETTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .56  
EXPOSURE COMPENSATION . . . . . . . . . . ..57  
MOVIE CLIP SHOT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .59  
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SPECIFYING THE PLAYBACK MODE  
PLAYBACK MODE  
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . .101  
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU  
SINGLE-FRAME PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80  
THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE  
LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .81  
THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY  
IN THE PLAYBACKMODE . . . . . . . . . . . . .82  
INDEX PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83  
ZOOM PLAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85  
SLIDE SHOW  
(LCD Monitor) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101  
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND  
EACH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .101  
SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH  
THE DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103  
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE  
NUMBER TO BE PRINTED . . . . . . . . . .104  
SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT  
TO START THE SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . .87  
TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW . . . . . . . . . .88  
THE SETTING IN THE SLIDE SHOW  
MODE MENU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .89  
SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106  
TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH  
THE DPOF . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .108  
FOLDER NAME . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .109  
SELECTED AN FOLDER . . . . . . . . . . . .110  
GIVE FOLDER A NEW NAME . . . . . . . . .111  
On DCF (Design rule for Camera File system)  
FORMAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .113  
DELETING IMAGES  
DELETING SELECTED IMAGE . . . . . . . . . . .92  
DELETING ALL IMAGES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95  
DELETING FOLDERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97  
ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD  
MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99  
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SETUP  
CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL  
COMPUER  
THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY . . . . . .115  
THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON  
THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115  
THE SETUP MODE MENU ITEMS AND  
EACH SETTINGS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .115  
SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO  
POWER OFF FUNCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .117  
FORMATTING THE CFCARD . . . . . . . . . . .119  
SETTING THE DATE / TIME . . . . . . . . . . . .121  
SETTING THE BEEP SOUND . . . . . . . . . . .123  
SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM  
THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL . . . . . . . .125  
SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED  
ON THE LCD MONITOR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127  
RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS.128  
CONNECT TO PERSONAL COMPUTER  
For Windows® 98 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .131  
Installation of Digital Image(Mac) . .135(144)  
For Macintosh . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 141  
CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE  
PERSONAL COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . .153  
INSTALLING of Photo Impression & Video  
Impression(Mac) . . . . . . . . 135(148)&141(151)  
APPENDIX  
WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES  
ON TV . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 150  
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151  
NOTES ON THE HANDLING . . . . . . . . . . .155  
CARE AND STORAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .159  
TECHNICAL DETAILS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160  
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NAMES OF PARTS  
CAMERA BODY_ FRONT VIEW  
* Do not touch.  
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CAMERA BODY_REAR VIEW  
* Do not touch.  
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INSIDE THE TERMINAL COVER  
USB connector  
Video-out terminal  
DC terminal  
BOTTOM OF BODY  
Battery-chamber door  
Tripod socket  
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DATA PANEL  
The following diagram shows the items displayed on the data panel.  
Flash-mode indicators  
Image-size indicators  
Battery-condition indicator  
Self-timer indicator  
Number of recordable remaining frames/  
No-card indicator  
* Refer to the number of recordable remaining frames as a guide.  
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VIEWFINDER  
Focus Iamp  
(green)  
Close-framing guide  
Flash Iamp  
(red)  
Close-framing guide  
When you shoot a subject which is closer than 3ft (100 cm ) through the viewfinder, only the part  
under the close-framing guide is recorded. So, use the LCD monitor to check the image composition  
when you shoot a subject which is closer than 3ft (100 cm ).  
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Focus Lamp (Green)  
Lights.  
The focus is determined and locked.  
The focus is not determined.  
(The subject contrast is too low, the subject is too dark or too close,  
or the subject is too far in the close up mode.)  
Blinks quickly (about 8  
times in a second).  
The image is being recorded in the CF (Compact Flash) card.  
The camera reads out the image from the CF card.  
Blinks slowly (about 2  
times in a second).  
Focus Area (as a Guide)  
In the autofocus mode,  
the focus is adjusted at  
the gray part as shown  
in the figure.  
Flash Lamp (Red)  
Lights.  
The flash is ready.  
Blinks quickly when the shutter-release  
button is pressed half-way down  
(about 8 times in a second).  
The flash is being charged.  
The shutter-release button is not released.  
The shutter speed becomes slow.  
Taking a picture in this mode may cause  
a blurred image.  
(When the flash function is cancelled)  
Blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second).  
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QUICK REFERENCES  
GETTING STARTED  
1 Insert the batteries (see page 25).  
2 Insert the CF card (see page 29).  
TAKING PICTURES – See page 33 for details.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.  
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3 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD  
monitor or viewfinder.  
4 Adjust the image range and size with the four-way keys  
(
/
).  
• When the  
key is pressed, the image size becomes large.  
key is pressed, the image range becomes wide.  
• When the  
5 Press the shutter-release button half-way down.  
When the image is focused, the focus lamp (green) lights up.  
6 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take  
the picture.  
• The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
• While the captured image is recorded in the CF card, the focus lamp (green)  
blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second).  
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MONITORING THE CAPTURED IMAGES – See page 82 for details.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.  
• The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
3 When the  
or  
key is pressed, the image changes to the  
previous or next one respectively.  
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DELETING IMAGES – See page 92 for details.  
1 Display the image to be deleted on the LCD monitor by  
performing steps 1 to 3 of "MONITORING THE  
CAPTURED IMAGES" described on the previous page.  
2 Press the MENU button.  
• The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
3 After confirming that [SELECTED IMAGE] is highlighted,  
press the  
key.  
4 When the selected image is highlighted, press the ENTER  
button.  
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• The image to be deleted is displayed on the LCD monitor and a message to  
confirm whether you want to delete the image appears as shown in the  
figure.  
5 Press the  
the key.  
key so that [YES] is highlighted and press  
• The image displayed on the LCD monitor in step 1 is deleted.  
6 To complete the operation of deleting an image, after  
confirming that [NO] is highlighted in the display to confirm,  
press the  
key.  
• The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode menu.  
7 Press the MENU button.  
• The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode.  
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PREPARATION  
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ATTACHING THE HAND STRAP  
1 Insert the smaller loop of the hand strap through the strap  
eyelet.  
2 Insert the other end of the hand strap through the small  
loop.  
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INSERTING THE BATTERIES  
This camera uses four AA-size alkaline or Ni-MH batteries.  
* When using AA-size Ni-MH batteries, fully recharge them with a vendor-endorsed battery charger.  
1 When replacing the batteries, slide the power switch to turn  
off the camera.  
You may skip this step when inserting the batteries for the first time.  
2 Slide the battery-chamber door slightly in the direction of  
the arrow 1 and open it in the direction of the arrow 2 .  
3 Insert the batteries by following the +/- diagram in the front  
of the battery-chamber door.  
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4 Close the battery-chamber door in the direction of the arrow  
1 and slide it until it clicks 2 .  
• After replacing the batteries, check that the built-in clock (date and time) works correctly (See page  
121).  
If the camera is not used more than 5 minutes, the built-in clock may delay or be reset to the  
default setting. In this case, set the date and time again by following the procedure described on  
page 121.  
• Do not place the camera with the battery-chamber door facing down when the battery-chamber  
door is open. Doing so may damage the battery-chamber door.  
• Because the batteries become hot right after the camera is operated, be careful when replacing the  
batteries.  
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CHECKING THE BATTERY POWER  
When the batteries are installed in the camera, the camera checks the battery power automatically  
and shows the result on the data panel.  
lights - The battery power is sufficient.  
Lights - Prepare new batteries. Even in this status, the recording  
or playback can be performed.  
All indicators go out, blinks for 5 seconds and then, all indicators go out again.  
• Replace all batteries with new ones.  
Taking a picture or playing back cannot be excuted.  
* When nothing is displayed on the data panel, make sure that the batteries are installed with a  
correct polarity (+/-). When nothing is displayed even though the batteries are installed correctly,  
replace the batteries with new ones.  
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AUTO POWER OFF  
To save the battery power, this camera will turn off automatically if it is not operated for more than 3  
minutes. (Auto Power Off function)  
To operate the camera, slide the power switch to turn on the camera again.  
When using the batteries, the time for the auto power off function can be changed to 1 minute, 5  
minutes, 10 minutes or 30 minutes. See page 117 for details.  
When using the AC adapter (sold separately), this camera will turn off automatically if it is not  
operated for more than 30 minutes. The time for the auto power off function is fixed at 30 minutes.  
We recommend you use the AC adapter (sold separately) when using the camera indoors where an  
AC outlet can be used to supply power to the camera or when connecting the camera to a computer  
for editing the images.  
Be sure to turn off the power of the camera when changing the power supply from the batteries to the  
AC adapter or vice versa. Do not change it when the camera is turned on.  
1 Connect the mini plug on the AC adapter to the DC terminal  
on the camera.  
• The shape of the mini plug may vary depending on the AC adapter.  
2 Connect the power plug on the AC adapter to an AC outlet.  
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INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH(CF) CARD  
Be sure to turn off the camera when inserting or removing the CF card into or from the camera.  
Otherwise, the data in the card may be lost or the card may be damaged.  
If you insert or remove the CF card when the camera is turned on, re-format the CF card after  
transferring the data from the card to your computer if the data is safe.  
INSERTING THE CF CARD  
1 Open the card-slot door as shown in the figure.  
2 Insert the CF card into the card slot.  
• Position the flat edge side of the card towards the camera lens and insert the  
card with the signal part facing down until the card stops.  
• Insert the card straight. Do not insert it on the angle.  
• If the card is stopped halfway, check the direction of the card. Forcing the  
card into the slot may damage the card or the camera.  
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INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH(CF) CARD  
3 Fold the card-release lever down as shown in the figure.  
• Be sure to fold the lever. Otherwise, the card-slot door cannot be closed.  
4 Press the card-slot door until it clicks.  
REMOVING THE CF CARD  
1 Make sure that the power is turned off.  
2 Open the card-slot door as shown in the figure.  
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INSERTING/REMOVING THE COMPACT FLASH(CF) CARD  
3 Lift the card-release lever up as shown in the figure.  
4 Push the card-release lever straight in.  
• When the CF card ejects slightly from the camera, pull out the card.  
• Be careful with the card because it may be hot.  
• Keep the CF card in the protection bag supplied with the card.  
5 Press the card-slot door until it clicks.  
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TAKING PICTURES  
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BASIC RECORDING PROCEDURE  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
2 Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
When the power switch is on in the recording mode, the LCD  
monitor is off. If you need to turn on the LCD, press  
once.  
3 Determine the image composition while looking into the LCD  
monitor or viewfinder.  
• When holding the camera, be sure not to cover the lens with your fingers or  
other objects.  
• When the focus is not adjusted for the subject, use the focus lock function  
(see page 39).  
4 Adjust the image range and size with the  
/
keys.  
• When the key is pressed, the image size becomes large (Telephoto  
mode). When the  
key is pressed, the image range becomes wide  
(Wide-angle mode).  
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5 Press the shutter-release button half-way down.  
• The camera adjusts the focus automatically. When the subject is focused,  
the focus lamp (green) lights up.  
• When the focus lamp (green) blinks, follow the operation from step 3 again.  
• When the flash will fire, the flash lamp (red) lights up.  
• When the flash lamp (red) blinks slowly (about 2 times in a second), the  
shutter speed becomes slow. Taking a picture in this mode may cause an  
image blurred. We recommend you take pictures after fixing the camera on  
the tripod.  
*
When pressing the  
shutter-release but-  
ton, the button stops  
half-way. This action  
is described as  
"Press half-way  
down" in this manu-  
al.  
6 Press the shutter-release button the rest of the way down.  
• If the flash lamp (red) blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed  
all the way down, the flash is being charged. When the shutter-release  
button is kept pressed in this status, the shutter is released at the same time  
when the flash is charged.  
• The captured image is displayed on the LCD monitor and is recorded on the  
CF card. While the image is recorded, the focus lamp (green) blinks slowly  
(about 2 times in a second) and "RECORDING" blinks on the LCD monitor  
slowly. Be sure not to open the battery-chamber door or remove the CF card  
until the recording is complete. Otherwise, the data on the CF card may be  
damaged or lost.  
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THE RECORDING MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR  
Each time the display button  
is pressed, the display on  
the LCD monitor changes in the following order.  
The LCD monitor is turned off  
Live view  
(The camera settings are not displayed)  
Live view  
(The camera settings are displayed)  
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THE DISPLAY OF THE CAMERA SETTINGS  
(For details, see the pages in parentheses)  
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ADJUSTING THE FOCUS  
FOCUS LAMP  
When the shutter-release button is pressed half-way, the camera adjusts the focus automatically and  
the focus lamp (green) shows the focus status (when the focus mode is set to the autofocus mode.)  
Lights  
The focus is determined and locked.  
The focus is not determined.  
The shutter can be released.  
Blinks quickly  
(about 8 times in a second)  
When the focus lamp (green) blinks, check the following points:  
• Do you need to adjust the focus on the subject which is difficult to focus in the autofocus mode?  
(See page 38).  
• Is the subject closer than the minimum focus distance [or farther than 15.7 inches (39.9 cm) in the  
close up mode]? (Refer to the following.)  
FOCUS DISTANCE IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE (Minimum Focus Distance)  
The focus distance in the autofocus mode is described on the list below.  
When the subject is closer than the minimum focus distance of 15.7 inches (40 cm) or farther than  
15.7 inches (40 cm) in the close up mode, the focus lamp (green) blinks.  
Standard mode  
15.7 inches (40 cm) to (infinity)  
Close up mode  
3.1 inches (8 cm) to 15.7 inches (40 cm)  
(Refer to the page 53)  
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THE SUBJECT IS DIFFICULT TO FOCUS IN THE AUTOFOCUS MODE  
The autofocus mode uses the image contrast (the difference between light and dark parts) on the  
CCD (Charge Coupled Device) to focus on. Therefore, with the autofocus mode, the focus may not be  
adjusted correctly on the following subjects. In this case, use the focus lock function (see page 39).  
Some subjects at different  
distances overlap in the  
focus range.  
The subject is too dark.  
The subject has no  
contrast such as a blue sky  
or a white wall.  
The subject is too bright  
such as a shining car body  
or a surface of water.  
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WHEN THE SUBJECT IS NOT IN THE CENTER OF THE FRAME  
(Focus Lock Function)  
When the subject is not in the center of the frame, the camera adjusts the focus on the background. In  
this case, take a picture with the focus lock function.  
1 Aim the camera so that the subject is in the center  
of the frame and press the shutter-release button  
half-way down.  
• The camera adjusts the focus automatically. When the focus is  
adjusted, the focus lamp (green) lights.  
2 While you are pressing the shutter-release button  
half-way down, change the camera position to  
obtain the desired image composition and press the  
button all the way down to take a picture.  
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ADJUSTING THE FOCUS DISTANCE  
Pressing the  
key allows you to adjust the focus distance for the best situations.  
Auto focus  
(No icon)  
The camera will automatically adjust the focus according to distance of the subject.  
The camera sets the focus at infinity. Flash is disabled by default.  
Landscape  
Close up  
Specified  
The camera will focus closely on a subject from 3.1 inches (8 cm) to 15.7 inches (40 cm)  
away.  
The camera will focus at a specified distance. Options are 19.6 inches (50 cm), 39.3  
inches (100 cm), and 98.4 inches (250 cm).  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
• Be sure that the camera is turned on.  
2 Press  
key to change the focus distance.  
• The icons on upper-right side of the LCD monitor will change.  
3 Press the shutter-release button half-way down to adjust the  
focus.  
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CLOSE UP  
The close up function allows you to take a picture as close as 3.2 inches (8 cm) to the subject, and  
fills the frame with the subject in about 2.4 inches (6 cm) x 1.6 inches (4 cm).  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
• The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press  
button to change the Focus distance to  
.
is displayed on the upper-right side of the LCD monitor and indicates that  
the close up mode is selected.  
• The flash mode is set to "FLASH CANCEL"  
automatically. When the  
close up mode is selected, the flash does not fire.  
3 Determine the image composition while looking into the  
LCD monitor.  
• There is a difference between the image range through the viewfinder and  
the actual one in the close up mode. We recommend you to use the LCD  
monitor when you determine the image composition.  
• We recommend you set the camera on a stable surface or attach it to a  
tripod.  
• The LCD monitor cannot be turned off in the close up mode.  
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4 Press the shutter-release button half-way down.  
• If the focus lamp (green) blinks, make sure that the subject is within 3.1  
inches (8 cm) to 15.7 inches (40 cm) [is not more than 15.7 inches (40 cm)  
from the camera].  
5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take  
the picture.  
• Even after taking a picture, the close up mode is not cancelled. When the  
camera is turned off and on again, the camera enters autofocus mode.  
• When the camera enters the autofocus mode, the flash mode is returned to  
"AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION".  
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ADJUSTING THE FOCUS AREA  
Adjust the focus area while looking into the LCD monitor.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor  
2 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [FOCUSING] is highlighted and  
3 Press the or key to select desired focus area and press  
the key to finish the setting.  
Central  
Spot  
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FLASH  
The following 5 flash modes are available.  
The flash fires automatically when the light level  
is low or the subject is backlit.  
AUTOFLASH  
The flash fires every time a picture is taken  
regardless of the brightness.  
For example, select this mode to reduce the  
harsh shadows when you take the picture out-  
doors and the subject’s face is shaded with a hat.  
The flash does not fire. Select this mode when  
taking a picture in the place where the flash  
photography is prohibited such as in a museum.  
The flash fires the short burst 2 times before the  
main flash burst to reduce the red-eye phenomenon.  
Select this mode when taking a picture of people or  
animals in the dark  
FILL-FLASH  
FLASH  
CANCEL  
AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE  
REDUCTION  
*The flash fires even in long shutter night mode, to  
get the best exposure of a subject.  
NIGHT MODE  
Flash Range  
The flash range has the limit. Take pictures by referring to the flash range indicated below.  
The flash range:wide 19.6 inches (50 cm)~118.1 inches (300 cm)  
The flash range:Tele 19.6 inches (50 cm)~98.4 inches (250 cm)  
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SELECTING THE FLASH MODE  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
• The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
.
2 Press the  
or  
key to change the Flash mode as follows :  
AUTOFLASH  
FILL-FLASH  
FLASH-CANCEL  
AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE  
REDUCTION  
NIGHT MODE  
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*The camera usually shows the icon  
on the upper-left side of the LCD monitor when taking a  
shot of a darker subject with FLASH-CANCEL mode  
steady when taking the picture.  
. The icon reminds you to hold the camera  
• The icon for the selected flash mode (see previous page) is displayed on the upper-right side of the  
LCD monitor (see page 36).  
• The flash mode returns to "AUTOFLASH WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION" when the camera is turned  
off and on again.  
Flash Lamp  
The flash lamp (red) shows the flash status.  
Lights  
The flash is ready to fire.  
Blinks quickly when the  
shutter-release button is pressed all  
the way down (about 8 times in a  
second).  
The flash is being charged. The shutter-release  
button is not released.  
Blinks slowly when the flash function  
is cancelled (about 2 times in a  
second).  
The shutter speed becomes slow. Taking a picture  
in this mode may cause an blurred image.  
The flash function is cancelled when the flash  
mode is set to "FLASH CANCEL," when the drive  
mode is set to the burst image capture, or when  
the focus mode is set to the close-up mode.  
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ADVANCED OPERATIONS  
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P/A/S/M EXPOSURE  
EXPOSURE MODES  
These 4 exposure modes allow extensive control over general photo taking. Programmed Auto P  
gives carefree operation. Aperture Priority A and Shutter Priority S allow users to maximize exposures  
in different cases. Manual Exposure M provides complete freedom in controlling the exposure.  
When to use it  
Options  
Purpose  
Recommened in most situations.  
Programmed auto The camera will automatically set the  
shutter speed and aperture value for  
best exposure.  
Recommended in controlling the depth of  
field (makes the main subject stand out  
from the surroundings).  
Aperture priority  
(F3.37-F15)  
The user selects the aperture and the  
camera sets the shutter speed.  
Recommended to freeze the action of a  
fast-moving subject or create a sense of  
motion for a slower-moving subject.  
You have complete control of the  
exposure.  
Shutter priority  
(1/2600s-8s)  
The user selects the shutter speed  
and the camera sets the aperture.  
Manual exposure The user selects both the shutter  
speed and aperture.  
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P/A/S/M menu:  
(Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.)  
1 Press the  
highlighted and press the  
2 Select the desired mode by pressing  
the key to confirm the settings.  
In A/S/M mode:  
/
key so that [P/A/S/M Exposures] is  
key.  
/
and pressing  
Programmed Auto  
Aperture Priority  
Shutter Priority  
1. Press the  
/
key to change the desired value of the aperture or  
shutter speed.  
Manual Exposure  
Aperture Priority  
Shutter Priority  
Manual Exposure  
You can adjust both aperture and shutter speed in Manual Exposure  
mode.  
2. Press the shutter-rlease button half-way down to adjust.  
3 Press the MENU button to quit the setting.  
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DIGITAL ZOOM  
The digital zoom function can increase the maximum magnification (about 0.9 inches)(2.4 cm) of the  
optical zoom lens (4 inches in the 1.3 inches film format equivalent)(10.2 cm in the 3.4 cm film format  
equivalent) up to 2 times.  
1 In the recording mode, press the  
zoomed to the maximum.  
key so that the image is  
2 Press and hold the  
key for more than 2 seconds.  
• The digital zoom function is set.  
• The indicator that shows the image range appears on the LCD monitor as  
shown in the figure (left below). When the indicator appears, remove your  
finger from the  
key.  
• The digital zoom function cannot be set when the LCD monitor is turned off.  
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3 While looking into the LCD monitor, determine the image  
composition so that the desired image is positioned within  
the range of the indicator.  
4 Press the shutter-release button half-way down.  
5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take a  
picture.  
• The focus lock function can be also used (see page 39).  
• Even after taking a picture, the digital zoom is not cancelled. To cancel the  
digital zoom function, press and hold the  
key until the indicator  
disappears or turn the camera off and on again.  
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BURST IMAGE CAPTURE  
The camera will continuously take pictures while the shutter-release button is held down.  
The maximum number of images that can be captured at a time (with 32MB CF card) is:  
Image quality  
The maximum number of the pictures (as a guide)  
2560 x 1920 size  
about 13 pictures  
about 26 pictures  
about 52 pictures  
1600X1200 size  
about 30 pictures  
about 60 pictures  
about 90 pictures  
FINE (Fine)  
STD. (Standard)  
ECON. (Economy)  
* See page 68 for the image quality and page 71 for the image size.  
* The number of the pictures changes according to the scene or subject you record.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the  
button.  
• The camera settings are displayed.  
2 Press the ENTER button to select [DRIVE MODE] as follows:  
• The continuous icon  
appears on the upper-right side of the LCD  
monitor. (See page 36)  
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Single shot  
Continuous shot  
Continuous with AF  
Self-timer  
• When taking a continuous shot, the flash mode is set to "FLASH CANCEL"  
automatically.  
• When the single shot or the self-timer shot is selected, the flash mode returns to "AUTOFLASH  
WITH RED-EYE REDUCTION".  
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SELF-TIMER  
The picture is taken about 10 seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed.  
1 After fixing the camera on a tripod, rotate the function dial  
to  
.
2 Press the ENTER button to change the [DRIVE MODE]  
to SELF-TIMER  
Single shot  
.
1 shot only, even if you keep pressing shutter  
release.  
Continuous while pressing shutter release.  
Continuous shot  
Continuous with AF  
Self-timer  
3 Determine the image composition while looking into LCD  
monitor or viewfinder and adjust the image range and size  
with the  
• When the  
or  
key.  
key is pressed, the image size becomes large (Telephoto  
mode). When the  
key is pressed, the image range becomes wide  
(Wide-angle mode).  
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4 Press the shutter-release button half-way down.  
5 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to start  
timer.  
• While the self-timer is functioning, the self-timer lamp in the front of the  
camera blinks. As the timer runs down, the lamp blinks faster. Just before the  
picture is taken, the lamp lights continuously.  
• The beep sounds when the lamp blinks. (The beep can be canceled with the  
menu in the SETUP mode.)  
• When the subject is not in the center of the frame, use the focus lock function.  
(See page 39.)  
• After taking the self-timer shot, the camera resets to the single-shot.  
* Do not press the shutter-release button when standing in front of the camera. The camera cannot  
adjust the focus.  
* To interrupt the self-timer shot, rotate the function dial to  
, PC or SETUP.  
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ISO SETTING  
Select the camera's sensitivity to light.  
ISO is the standard used to indicate film sensitivity. Raising the ISO sensivity will mean that the  
camera needs less light in order to take an image. However, the higher the ISO value is, the grainier  
the image will be.  
1 Turn on the camera, rotate the function dial to  
press the MENU button.  
, and  
key.  
AUTO  
2 Select the desired ISO value by pressing the  
The default is AUTO.  
/
3 Press the  
key to confirm the setting and press the MENU  
button to close the menu.  
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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION  
This function makes the image brighter or darker by adjusting the exposure compensation value for  
the CCD. The bigger the exposure compensation value is, the brighter the image is, and the smaller  
the exposure compensation value is, the darker the image is.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [Exposure] is highlighted and  
key so that [EV] is highlighted and press  
3 Press the  
or  
the  
key.  
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4 Press the  
or  
key to select the desired exposure  
compensation value and press the  
setting.  
key to save the  
• The exposure compensation value (from +2.0 to –2.0) can be changed by  
increments of 0.3.  
5 Press the MENU button.  
• The exposure compensation value is specified and displayed on the  
upper- right side of the LCD monitor (see page 36).  
6 Press the shutter-release button all the way down to take  
picture.  
* To cancel the exposure compensation function, follow the operation steps described above and  
specify 0 for the exposure compensation value, or turn the camera off and on again.  
* When the image to be captured is whitish, increase the exposure compensation value so that the  
white part can be easily represented. When the image to be captured is blackish decrease the  
exposure compensation value so that the black part can be easily represented.  
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MOVIE CLIP SHOT  
Movie clip shot  
This function allow users to take Motion Pictures in the camera with 15fps.  
1 Rotate the function dial to MOVIE CLIP mode  
.
• The LCD monitor will be displayed as shown.  
2 Press the shutter button once and movie clips are recorded  
for as long as the available recording time allows.  
• Movies clips will still be recorded if the shutter button is released.  
3 If you wish to stop recording, press the shutter button again.  
4 Image size and type are listed below.  
-Image size :QVGA (320X240)  
-File type : *.AVI  
When the movie clip is being recorded to the CF CARD, the  
Green lamp blinks. The [RECORDING] message will be dis-  
played on the LCD monitor.  
Note  
• The recording may be suspended during the available recording time due to the CF CARD capacity.  
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MOVIE CLIP PLAYBACK  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
• The image files (including movie clips) will be shown on LCD monitor.  
2 Press the key to select the movie clip file.  
• The movie clip shows the icon on top of the LCD monitor.  
3 Press the key to play the movie clip (PLAY&PAUSE).  
.
/
• Press once: PLAY  
Press again: PAUSE  
MOVIE CLIP SETTING  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
• [REC.TIME] (recording time) is adjustable.  
and press the MENU button.  
2 Press  
the  
/
key so that [REC.TIME] is highlighted and press  
key.  
You can select the recording time from 5s~30s in 5s increments.  
3 Press the key to select the desired value and press  
the key.  
/
4 Press MENU button to close the menu.  
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VOICE RECORDING  
RECORDING VOICES FOR PICTURES  
This function allows the user to record some voices in any picture.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
• The last image taken is displayed on LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
or  
key to select the desired image to add a  
recording to.  
3 Press the  
key. The recording starts, and the sound  
recording indicator  
is displayed.  
• The sound will record for 10 seconds.  
4 Press the  
key again to stop recording.  
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VOICE PLAYBACK  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
• The last shot taken is displayed on LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
or  
key to select the image file with voice.  
• The icon is displayed on LCD monitor.  
3 Press the  
key for PLAY & PAUSE.  
• Press once: PLAY  
Press again: PAUSE  
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SPECIFYING  
THE RECORDING MODE  
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SPECIFYING THE RECORDING MODE  
THE RECORDING MODE MENU DISPLAY (LCD Monitor)  
THE RECORDING MODE MENU ITEMS  
FLASH  
(Auto-flash)  
(For the Flash mode, see page 44)  
(Fill-flash)  
(Flash cancel)  
(Auto-flash with red-eye reduction)  
(Night mode)  
FOCUSING  
Central  
Spot  
(For the Focus mode, see page 37)  
ISO  
AUTO  
(For the ISO setting, see page 56)  
ISO100  
ISO200  
ISO400  
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(Single shot)*  
DRIVE MODE  
(For the Drive mode, see page 52)  
(Continuous shot )  
(Continuous with AF)  
(Self-timer shot)  
IMAZE SIZE  
(For the Image size, see page 71)  
FULL (2560X1920)  
LARGE (1600X1200)  
HALF(1280X960)  
VGA (640X480)  
QUALITY  
(For the Image quality, see page 68)  
FINE (Fine mode)  
STD. (Standard mode)  
ECON. (Economy mode)  
(Auto setting)*  
(Daylight)  
WHITE BALANCE  
(For the White Balance, see page 73)  
A
(Light bulb)  
(Fluorescent)  
(Cloudy)  
(WB Preset)  
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+2.0  
+1.7  
+1.3  
+1.0  
+0.7  
+0.3  
0*  
-0.3  
-0.7  
-1.0  
-1.3  
-1.7  
-2.0  
EXPOSURE  
EV  
AREA  
(For the Exposure com-  
pensation,  
FULL  
CENTRAL  
SPOT  
see page 57)  
SHARPNESS  
(For the Sharpness, see page 75)  
HARD  
NORMAL  
SOFT  
LCD  
9(bright)  
(For the LCD, see page 99)  
8
7
6
DEFAULT  
(For the Default, see page 77)  
YES  
NO  
5
4
3
2
1
0(dark)  
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MOVIE CLIP SHOT(For the MOVIE CLIP MODE,see page 59)  
REC.TIME  
30s  
25s  
20s  
15s  
10s  
5s  
* The settings indicated with an asterisk (*) are resumed when the camera is turned off and on, or  
when the batteries are removed and inserted. For "QUALITY" and "IMAGE SIZE," the camera  
remembers the last setting before the camera is turned off or before the batteries are removed.  
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SPECIFYING THE IMAGE QUALITY MODE  
This camera has 3 image quality modes; "  
"(fine), "  
" (Standard) and "  
" (economy).  
The image quality is related to the compression ratio of the image. The compression rate is higher in  
the order of " ". The higher the compression rate is, the lower the  
image quality is. When you want high quality images, select " ". However, as the compression rate  
"
"
"
"
is low, the number of the images to be recorded on the CF card is less than that in the "  
mode. When you want to record as many images as possible on the card , select "  
However, as the compression rate is high, the image quality is lower than in the "  
" or "  
" or "  
" mode.  
"
".  
The compression rate, image recording format, image file size and the recordable number of the  
images using a 32 MB CF card in each mode are as follows.  
(Fine)  
about 1/4  
(Economy)  
about 1/12  
(Standard)  
about 1/8  
The compression rate  
The image recording format  
The image file size  
Exif2.1-JPEG (DCF standards)  
about 2400 KB  
about 13  
about 600 KB  
about 52  
about 1200 KB  
about 26  
The number of images  
using a 32 MB CF card  
* Refer to the image file size and recordable number as a guide. These vary according to the scene or subject to be  
recorded.  
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1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [QUALITY] is highlighted and  
3 Press the  
or  
key so that the desired image quality mode  
is highlighted and press  
key to save the setting.  
• The image quality mode changes in the following order.  
(Fine mode)  
(Standard mode)  
(Economy mode)  
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4 Press the MENU button.  
• The selected image quality mode is specified and displayed on the  
upper-left side of the LCD monitor (see page 36).  
* It does not matter if there are images recorded in different image quality modes on one CF card.  
* The setting of the image quality mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is  
turned off.  
* Changing the image quality mode affects the remaining number of images which can be recorded  
on the card. Selecting " ", in particular, may considerably reduce the remaining number of  
images.  
We recommend you to check the number display of recordable remaining frames on the data panel.  
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SPECIFYING THE IMAGE SIZE MODE  
Before taking pictures, select the image size. Changing the image size affects the number of the  
images which can be recorded on the CF card. The " FULL, " " LARGE, " " HALF " or "VGA" size  
can be selected.  
Number of Pixels (W x H)  
2560X1920  
Image Size  
FULL  
1600X1200  
LARGE  
HALF  
1280X960  
640X480  
VGA  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the or  
key so that [IMAGE SIZE] is highlighted and  
press the  
key.  
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3 Press the  
or  
key so that the desired image size mode  
is highlighted and press the  
key.  
• The image size mode changes in the following order.  
FULL (2560X1920)  
LARGE (1600X1200)  
HALF (1280X960)  
VGA (640X480)  
4 Press the MENU button.  
• The selected image size mode is specified and displayed under the image  
quality on the upper-left side of the LCD monitor (see page 36).  
* The setting of the image size mode is stored in the camera’s memory even after the camera is  
turned off.  
* Changing the image size mode affects the remaining number of images which can be recorded on  
the card. We recommend you to check the number display of recordable remaining frames on the  
data panel when you change the image size mode.  
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SPECIFYING THE WHITE BALANCE MODE  
This camera has 6 white balance modes.  
Auto white balance  
AUTO  
Automatically adjusts white balance according to light source incident on the CCD.  
Daylight mode  
Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject illuminated by sunlight.  
Light bulb mode  
Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject illuminated by an incandescent  
light or tungsten light.  
Fluorescent mode  
Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject illuminated by a fluorescent light.  
Cloudy mode  
Select this mode when taking a picture of the subject on a cloudy day.  
WB Preset mode  
Select this mode by using the WB preset white balance setting.  
* WB Preset means measuring the white point from a white sheet of paper or card (or  
nearby wall), the camera will then record that temperature and use it to correct all  
images until you reset it.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
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2 Press the  
highlighted and press the  
or  
key so that [White Balance] is  
key.  
3 Press the  
mode is highlighted and press  
or  
key so that the desired white balance  
key.  
• The white balance mode changes in the following order.  
(Auto white balance)  
A
Daylight mode  
Light bulb mode  
Fluorescent mode  
Cloudy mode  
WB Preset mode  
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4 Press the MENU button.  
• The selected white balance mode is specified and the icon of the selected  
white balance mode is displayed on the left side of the flash mode on the  
upper-right side of the LCD monitor (see page 36). However, when "AUTO"  
is selected, the icon  
still appears on the LCD monitor.  
A
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SPECIFYING THE SHARPNESS MODE  
This camera has three sharpness modes as described below.  
HARD  
This enhances the sharpness of image.  
No effect on sharpness.  
NORMAL  
SOFT  
This reduces the sharpness of image and makes an image soft.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The recording mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
and press the  
or  
key so that [SHARPNESS] is highlighted  
key.  
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3 Press the  
highlighted.  
or  
key so that the desired [sharpness] is  
• The sharpness mode changes in the following order.  
HARD  
NORMAL  
SOFT  
4 Press the  
key.  
5 Press the MENU button.  
• The selected sharpness mode is specified and there would be no icon  
displayed on the LCD monitor even if "HARD" or "SOFT" is  
selected.  
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RESETING TO THE RECORDING MODE DEFAULT SETTINGS  
This allows you reset this camera’s RECORDING MODE to the default settings.  
The camera settings  
Flash  
The default settings  
Autoflash with red-eye reduction  
Focus-mode  
Focus-Area  
Drive Mode  
Image size  
Quality  
Auto  
Central region  
Single  
Full (2560x1920)  
Standard  
Auto  
White Balance  
Exposure-EV  
Exposure-Area  
Sharpness  
LCD  
0
Central region  
Normal  
5
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1 Press the or  
key so that [DEFAULT] is highlighted and  
press the  
key.  
2 Press the  
key.  
key so that [YES] is highlighted and press the  
• The camera settings are reset to the default.  
• The LCD monitor display returns to the recording mode menu.  
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PALYBACK MODE  
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SINGLE-FRAME PLAY  
The images recorded on the CF card can be displayed on the LCD monitor one frame at a time.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
• The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on.  
2 If the camera is not turned on, slide the power switch to  
turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
• The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
3 Press the or key to display the desired image.  
• When the key is pressed, the following image is displayed. When the  
key is pressed, the preceding image is displayed.  
• When the last recorded image is displayed and the  
first recorded image is displayed.  
key is pressed, the  
• When the first recorded image is displayed and the  
last recorded image is displayed.  
key is pressed, the  
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THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR  
THE PLAYBACK MODE DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR  
Each time the display button is pressed, the display on the LCD  
monitor changes in the following order.  
Single-frame play  
(with the image information)  
Index  
(9 frames)  
Single-frame play  
(with no image information)  
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THE IMAGE INFORMATION DISPLAY IN THE PLABACK MODE  
Frame number of the image/Total frames  
recorded on the CF card  
Recorded date and time of the image  
When the camera enters the index play mode, the  
frame number of the image displayed last in the  
single-frame play mode is highlighted. (The fifth  
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INDEX PLAY  
This mode allows you to display 9 frames at a time on the LCD monitor. It is convenient when you  
want to find the desired image quickly.  
1 When the camera is set to the single-frame play mode,  
press the display button  
• When the image information is displayed in the single-frame play mode,  
press the display button twice and when no information is displayed,  
once or twice (see page 81).  
press the display button once.  
• The frame number of the image displayed last in the single-frame play mode  
before switching to the index play mode is highlighted. The other frame num-  
bers are displayed in white on the images.  
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2 Press the  
• When the  
,
,
or  
key is pressed, the following image is selected and the frame  
key is pressed, the preced-  
key to select the desired image.  
number of the image is highlighted. When the  
ing image is selected and the frame number of the image is highlighted.  
• When the ninth frame is selected (when the number 9 is highlighted) and the  
key is pressed, the next 9 frames are displayed.  
• When the tenth frame is selected (when the number 10 is highlighted) and  
the  
key is pressed, the preceding 9 frames are displayed.  
3 Press the display button  
once (see page 81).  
• The display on the LCD monitor switches to the single-frame play mode  
(with the image information) from the index play mode.  
• The selected index image (whose frame number was highlighted) is dis-  
played in the single-frame play mode.  
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ZOOM PLAY  
This mode allows you to increase the magnification of the image around the center 2.0 times and  
display it on the LCD monitor. It is convenient when checking the details of the image.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor  
2 Press the  
3 Press the  
or  
key so that "ZOOM" is highlighted.  
key.  
• The center part of the image selected in the single-frame play or the index  
play mode is magnified 2.5 times.  
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4 Press the  
image.  
,
,
or  
key to scroll the magnified  
• The image moves slightly in the direction of the key you press. The image  
keeps moving while the key is held and pressed.  
5 To cancel the zoom play mode, press the MENU button.  
• When the zoom play mode is switched to the single-frame play mode, the  
single-frame play (with the image information) mode returns. When the zoom  
play mode is switched to the index play mode, the single-frame play (with no  
image information) mode returns when the display button is pressed and the  
index play mode returns when the button is pressed again.  
* In the zoom play mode, the image around the center is displayed in 640 x480 pixels on the LCD  
monitor.  
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SLIDE SHOW  
The images can be played back continuously on the LCD monitor like an automatic slide show.  
TO START THE SLIDE SHOW  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The play back mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
and press the  
or  
key so that [SLIDE SHOW] is highlighted  
key.  
3 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [START] is highlighted and  
• The slide show starts according to the settings in the slide show mode menu  
(the settings of "TIME" and "DIRECTION").  
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TO STOP THE SLIDE SHOW  
• When the  
key is pressed while the slide show is playing, the slide show  
is temporarily stopped.  
• When the MENU key is pressed while the slide show is playing, the  
playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
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THE SETTINGS IN THE SLIDE SHOW MODE MENU  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
2 Press the  
and press the  
or  
key so that [SLIDE SHOW] is highlighted  
key.  
3 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [TIME] is highlighted, and  
key so that the desired interval time is  
4 Press the  
highlighted.  
or  
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5 Press the  
6 Press the  
key to save the setting.  
or  
key so that [DIRECTION] is highlighted  
key.  
and press the  
7 Press the  
highlighted and press the  
or  
key so that the desired direction is  
key to finish the setting.  
• The direction changes in the following order.  
FORWARD  
BACKWARD  
8 Press the  
key to start the slide show.  
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DELETING IMAGES  
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DELETING SELECTED IMAGES  
The images recorded on the CF card can be deleted while viewing them on the LCD monitor.  
CAUTION  
The deleted image cannot be recovered. Be careful when deleting an image.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
• The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on.  
2 If the camera is not turned on, slide the power switch to  
turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
• The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD minitor.  
3 Press the  
or  
key to select the image to be deleted.  
• When the  
key is pressed, the next image is selected. When the key is  
pressed, the preceding image is selected.  
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4 Press the MENU button.  
• The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor  
5 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [DELETE] is highlighted and  
6 Press the  
and press the  
or  
key so that [SELECT IMAGE] is highlighted  
key.  
* The color of the background in the figure to the left is gray so that you can  
easily find out the contents of the display. However, the image to be deleted  
is actually displayed in the background.  
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7 Press the DISPLAY key  
to select the image to  
key it would show the sign that means the image  
delete.  
• After pressing the  
will be delete.  
8 Press the ENTER button so that [YES] is highlighted, and  
press key to finish the Deleting.  
• "Delete selected image?" is displayed on the monitor.  
9 To complete the operation of deleting an image, after  
confirming that [YES] is highlighted, press the  
key.  
• The LCD monitor display returns to the playback menu.  
10 Press the MENU button.  
• The LCD monitor display returns to the playback mode.  
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DELETING ALL IMAGES  
All images recorded in this folder can be deleted.  
CAUTION  
The deleted images cannot be recovered. Be careful when deleting images.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
• The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on.  
2 If the camera is not turned on, slide the power switch to  
turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
• The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
3 Press the MENU button.  
• The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
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4 After confirming that [DELETE] is highlighted, press the  
key.  
5 Press the  
press the  
key so that [ALL IMAGES] is highlighted and  
key.  
• The message to confirm whether you delete all images appears as shown in  
the figure.  
• Only the images captured with this camera can be deleted. Even if you insert  
a CF card in which the images were captured with another camera, the  
images cannot be deleted.  
6 Press  
finish the Deleting.  
• All images recorded on the CF card are deleted.  
key so that [YES] is highlighted and press  
key to  
• While all images are deleted, the focus lamp (green) blinks slowly (about two  
times a second).  
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DELETING FOLDERS  
Delete the folder and all images in the folder  
CAUTION  
The deleted images cannot be recovered. Be careful when deleting images.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
.
• The function dial can be rotated even when the camera is turned on.  
2 If the camera is not turned on, slide the power switch to  
turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
• The last recorded image is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
3 Press the MENU button.  
• The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
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4 After confirming that [DELETE] is highlighted, press the  
key.  
5 Press the  
key so that [FOLDER] is highlighted and press  
the  
key.  
6 Press the  
/
key to choose which Folder on the CF  
card you want to delete and press the  
key.  
7 Press the  
key so that [YES] is highlighted and press the  
key to finish the Deleting.  
• All images in the folder and the folder are deleted.  
• While all images are deleted, the focus lamp (green) blinks slowly (about two  
times a second).  
• Or select [NO] to stop the deleting.  
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ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS OF THE LCD MONITOR  
This allows you to adjust the brightness of the LCD monitor according to the angle at which you watch  
it or the brightness around the monitor so that the display on the LCD monitor can be seen clearly.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
2 After confirming that [LCD] is highlighted, press the  
key.  
• If the LCD monitor is turned off, the LCD monitor is automatically turned on  
and displays the screen to change the brightness of the LCD.  
3 Press the  
lighted. Press the  
or  
key so that the desired brightness is high-  
key to set the value you changed.  
• The brightness can be adjusted in the range from 0 to 9. The smaller the  
number, the darker the LCD monitor. The higher the number, the brighter  
the LCD monitor.  
* The color of the background in the left figure is gray so that you can easily  
find out the contents of the display. However, the live view screen is actually  
displayed in the background.  
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SPECIFYING  
THE PLAYBACK MODE  
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THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU  
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU (LCD Monitor)  
THE PLAYBACK MODE MENU ITEMS AND EACH SETTINGS  
YES  
NO  
DELETE  
(For deleting images  
SELECT IMAGE  
DELETE ALL IMAGES  
FOLDER  
YES  
NO  
YES  
NO  
see page 92)  
ZOOM  
(For the zoom play  
mode, see page 85)  
SLIDE SHOW  
START  
(For the slide show  
DIRECTION  
FORWARD  
BACKWARD  
mode,see page 87)  
TIME  
2-10 SEC  
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PRINT  
STD.  
(For specifying the  
print settings  
with the DPOF, see  
page103)  
INDEX  
CANCEL  
NEW  
FOLDER  
100GW520  
SELECT  
(see page 110)  
Other folder name  
LCD BRIGHT  
(For adjusting the brightness  
9(bright)  
8
7
of the LCD  
6
5
monitor, see page 99)  
4
3
2
1
0(dark)  
*
For "DELETE" (deleting images), see page 92. For "ZOOM" (zoom play), see page 85. For "SLIDE SHOW" (auto  
play), see page 87. Only the 2 items of "PRINT" (Specifying the print setting with DPOF), "FOLDER" (Folder  
name) are described on the following pages.  
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SPECIFYING THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF  
This camera supports the DPOF™ (Digital Print Order Format) Version 1.10 so that you can specify  
the images and the number of copies to be printed and the print type. So, the specified images can be  
printed at the specified number only by giving the CF card or the SmartMedia™, etc. in which not only  
the captured images but the DPOF data are recorded, to the photo finishing print service supporting  
the DPOF. You do not need to give them the file name or your password. Also, if you set the media  
including the DPOF data in the personal printer which supports the DPOF, you can print the specified  
images at the specified number automatically.  
* The DPOF is jointly developed by Eastman Kodak Company, Canon Inc., Fuji Photo Film Co., Ltd.,  
and Matsushita Electric Industrial Co., Led. for direct printing from digital camera.  
SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINTED  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The playback mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
and press the  
or  
key so that [PRINT] is highlighted  
key.  
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SPECIFYING THE IMAGE AND THE NUMBER TO BE PRINT  
3 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [STD] is highlighted and  
4 Press the  
or  
key to select the image to be printed.  
• When the image to be printed is selected, the number to be printed is high-  
lighted.  
• If the sixth frame is selected and the  
frames are displayed.  
key is pressed, the following 6  
key is pressed, the preced-  
• When the seventh frame is selected and the  
ing 6 frames are displayed.  
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5 Press the  
• When the  
When the  
or  
key to select the number to be printed.  
key is pressed, the number becomes large.  
key is pressed, the number becomes small.  
6 Repeat step 4 and 5 to specify the number to be printed  
for all images.  
• For an image you do not want to print, specify 0.  
7 Press the ENTER button to finish the setting.  
• The DPOF file, including image data and the number to be printed, is record-  
ed in the CF card.  
• After the file is recorded, the LCD monitor display returns to the PLAYBACK  
mode menu.  
8 Press the MENU button.  
• The LCD monitor display returns to the PLAYBACK mode.  
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SPECIFYING THE INDEX PRINT SETTING  
This setting allows you to print all images recorded in the CF card on one sheet as an index print.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The PLAYBACK mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
or  
key so that [PRINT] is highlighted and  
press the key.  
3 Press the  
key so that [INDEX] is highlighted and press the  
key to finish the setting.  
• The message to confirm whether you want to print the images as an index  
print appears.  
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• The DPOF file, including data for the index print setting, is recorded on the  
CF card.  
• After the file is recorded, the LCD monitor display returns to the PLAYBACK  
mode menu.  
4 Press the MENU button.  
• The LCD monitor display returns to the PLAYBACK mode.  
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TO CANCEL THE PRINT SETTINGS WITH THE DPOF  
All Print settings with the DPOF described on page 103 can be cancelled. The index print setting (see  
page 106) is also cancelled.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The PLAYBACK mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [PRINT] is highlighted and  
3 Press the  
press the  
key twice so that [CANCEL] is highlighted and  
key to finish the setting.  
• The message to confirm whether you want to cancel all print settings  
appears.  
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FOLDER NAME  
The folder in the CF card conforms with the DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) format.  
When taking a picture with this camera, the "Dcim" folder is created in the directory of the CF card  
and the "100GW520" folder is made in the "Dcim" folder. The first captured image is recorded with the  
file name of "SIMG001.jpg" in the "100GW520" floder. The name of the folder in which the captured  
images are recorded is displayed on the PLAYBACK mode menu.  
The file name of the image to be recorded con-  
sists of "SIMG", "4-digit number" and ".jpg". The  
files are recorded in the "100GW520" folder until  
the 4-digit number becomes 9999 (the file name  
of "SIMG9999.jpg"). When the10000th file is  
recorded, the "101MX520" folder is created made  
in the "Dcim" folder and the 10000th file is record-  
ed with the file name of "SIMG0001.jpg"in the  
"101MX520"folder.  
There will be two folders for the images on one CF card if you capture more than 10000 images. You  
can select the folder in which the image to be played back is recorded by selecting the folder name in  
the PLAYBACK mode menu.  
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SELECT A FOLDER  
Even if another digital camera supporting the DCF format is used to record the captured images on  
the CF card, you can insert the CF card into this camera and play back the images by selecting the  
particular folder name of other digital camera in the PLAYBACK mode menu.  
1 Rotate the function dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The PLAYBACK mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [FOLDER] is highlighted and  
key so that [SELECT] is highlighted and  
3 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
• The existing folder is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
• After you chose the folder, the new images will be saved in the selected  
folder.  
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GIVE THE FOLDER A NEW NAME  
You could give the folder a new name in the FOLDER-NEW mode.  
1 Rotate the funtion dial to  
and press the MENU button.  
• The PLAYBACK mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [FOLDERS] is highlighted and  
key so that [New] is highlighted and press  
3 Press the  
or  
the  
key.  
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4 Press the  
press the  
or  
key to select the character you want and  
key to confirm.  
• If you don't want to give a new name, press the MENU button to go back to  
the PLAYBACK menu.  
5 Press the  
key so that the folder name in which the  
image to be played back is recorded is highlighted and  
press the ENTER button.  
• When only "100GW520" folder exists, the folder name does not change  
even when the  
or  
key is pressed.  
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On DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) Format  
DCF (Design rule for Camera File system) is the image format established by JEODA as the stan-  
dard format of digital cameras.  
Through this format, the image files can be used between digital equipment that conforms to DCF.  
The following operation can be available between digital equipment that conforms to DCF:  
• The images captured with your digital camera can be played back on the LCD monitor of another  
digital camera.  
• The images captured with some digital cameras can be printed out from a printer.  
• A recording media (such as a CF card or SmartMedia card) can be used with any of the digital  
cameras.  
• By using the computer that conforms to DCF, even the image data recorded with some digital  
cameras can be easily sorted out.  
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SETUP  
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THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY  
THE SETUP MODE MENU DISPLAY ON THE LCD MONITOR  
FORMAT  
NO  
YES  
(For formatting the CF  
card, see page 119)  
POWER SAVE  
(For the time for the auto power off  
1 min. (1 minute)  
3 min. (3 minutes)  
5 min. (5 minutes)  
10 min. (10 minutes)  
30 min. (30 minutes)  
function, see page 117)  
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DATE  
TIME  
DATE/TIME  
YY/MM/DD  
HH:MM  
(For setting or correcting  
the date and time, see  
page 121)  
BEEP  
ON (The beep sounds.)  
OFF (The beep does not sound.)  
(For turning the beep on or off, see page 123)  
PAL  
NTSC  
VIDEO OUT  
(For switching the video signal from the video-out terminal, see page 125)  
ENGLISH  
GERMAN  
LANGUAGE  
(For switching the language displayed on the LCD monitor, see page 127)  
DEFAULT  
NO  
(For resetting the camera, see page 128)  
YES  
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SPECIFYING THE TIME FOR THE AUTO POWER OFF FUNCTION  
To save the battery power, this camera will be turned off automatically if it is not operated for more  
than 3 minutes. (Auto Power Off function) The time for the auto power off function is set to 3 minutes  
unless you change the setting after you purchase this camera.  
1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power  
switch to turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
2 Press the  
button.  
• The setup mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
3 Press the  
ed and press the  
or  
key so that [POWER SAVE] is highlight-  
key.  
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4 Press the  
or  
key so that the desired time for the  
auto power off function is highlighted.  
• The time for the auto power off function changes in the following order.  
1 min. (1minute)  
3 min. (3 minutes)  
5 min. (5 minutes)  
5 Press the  
setting.  
key to finish the  
10 min. (10 minutes)  
30 min. (30 minutes)  
The time for the auto power off function can be specified only when using the batteries.  
When this camera is connected to the computer, the time for the auto power off function is fixed at 30  
minutes automatically regardless of the setting or the power supply.  
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FORMATING THE CF CARD  
This allows you to format the CF card.  
CAUTION  
All the images recorded in the CF card are deleted and cannot be recovered. Be careful when  
formatting the CF card.  
1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power  
switch to turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
2 Press the  
button .  
• The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
3 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [FORMAT] is highlighted and  
• The display to confirm whether you want to format the CF card appears.  
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4 Press the  
key so that [YES] is highlighted and press the  
Key to finish the setting.  
• The format of the CF card starts.  
• After formatting the CF card, the LCD monitor returns to the SETUP mode  
menu display.  
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SETTING THE DATE / TIME  
When taking a picture, the date and time are recorded as the part of the image information. If the  
built-in clock is not set correctly, the wrong date and time are recorded. Set the date and time correct-  
ly by performing the procedure below.  
1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power  
switch to turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
• The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
and press the  
• The display to set the date and time appears as shown in the figure.  
or  
key so that [DATE/TIME] is highlighted  
key.  
3 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [DATE] is highlighted and  
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4 Press the  
press the  
or  
key to specify or correct the date and  
key to finish the setting.  
• When you press and hold the  
or  
key, the value goes fast-forwrd or  
fast-backward.  
5 Press the  
and press  
or  
key.  
key so that [DATE/TIME] is highlighted  
• The display to set the date and time appears as shown in the figure.  
6 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [TIME] is highlighted and  
7 Press the  
press the  
or  
key to specify or correct the time and  
to finish the setting.  
• When you press and hold the  
or  
key, the value goes fast-forward  
or fast-backward.  
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SETTING THE BEEP SOUND  
The beep sounds each time you operate this camera with the buttons or function dial and you can  
turn the beep off or on. The beep is turned on unless you change the setting after you purchase this  
camera.  
When you use this camera in a situation where you cannot make noise, such as a wedding ceremony,  
you can turn off the beep.  
1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power  
switch to turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
• The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
press the  
or  
key.  
key so that [BEEP] is highlighted and  
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3 Select [ON] or [OFF] with the  
or  
key.  
• The setting of the beep changes in the following order.  
ON (The beep sounds.)  
OFF (The beep does not sound.)  
4 Press the  
key to finish the setting .  
• When [OFF] is selected on step 3, the beep does not sound when you  
operate with the buttons or the function dial.  
• The volume of the beep cannot be changed.  
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SWITCHING THE VIDEO SIGNAL FROM THE VIDEO OUTPUT TERMINAL  
As this camera has a video-out terminal, you can watch the captured images on TV by connecting this  
camera to your TV with the supplied video cable.  
The video output signal can be switched between NTSC and PAL.  
What is an NTSC system and a PAL system?  
Both are the color television broadcast system. The NTSC system is mainly used in U.S.A., Japan, Canada,  
Mexico, the Philippines, Korea, etc. The PAL system is used in the western Europe such as Germany, England,  
Switzerland, Netherlands, Italy (except for France) and Australia, Singapore, Thailand, China, etc.  
As these systems have no compatibility, you cannot watch the NTSC system-based TV in the area where a PAL  
system is used.  
This camera can switch the video output signal to both an NTSC system and a PAL system. So you can watch the  
images on TV not only in your country, but in other areas.  
1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power  
switch to turn on the camera.  
• The power switch returns to the initial position.  
• The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
and press the  
or  
key so that [VIDEO OUT] is highlighted  
key.  
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3 Select [PAL] or [NTSC] with the  
or  
key.  
• The setting of the TV system changes in the following order.  
PAL  
NTSC  
4 Press the  
key to finish the setting.  
• The video signal system output from the video-out terminal is switched to  
the selected one.  
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SWITCHING THE LANGUAGE DISPLAYED ON THE LCD MONITOR  
The language displayed on the LCD monitor can be switched to English.  
1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power  
switch to turn on the camera.  
• The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
and press the  
or  
key so that [LANGUAGE] is highlighted  
key.  
3 Select [ENGLISH] with the  
or  
key.  
4 Press the  
key to finish the setting.  
• The language displayed on the LCD monitor is switched to the selected one.  
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RESETTING TO THE DEFAULT SETTINGS  
This allows you reset all this camera's PLAYBACK MODE, SETUP MODE, and PC MODE to the  
default at one time.  
The camera playback settings  
Delete (see page 92)  
The default playback settings  
Selected Image  
Slide show-Time (see page 89)  
Slide show-Direction (see page 87)  
Print (see page 103)  
2 sec  
Forward  
STD (standard)  
Folders (see page 109)  
LCD (see page 99)  
100GW520  
5
The Camera Setup settings  
Power save (see page 117)  
Beep sound (see pages 123)  
The Camera pc setting  
PC connection  
The default setup settings  
3 minuets  
On  
The default pc settings  
Storage  
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1 Rotate the function dial to "SETUP" and slide the power  
switch to turn on the camera.  
• The SETUP mode menu is displayed on the LCD monitor.  
2 Press the  
and press the  
or  
key so that [DEFAULT] is highlighted  
key.  
• The display to confirm whether you want to reset the camera settings to  
the default appears as shown in the figure.  
3 Press the  
or  
key so that [YES] is highlighted and press  
key to finish the setting.  
• The camera settings are reset to the default.  
• The LCD monitor display returns to the SETUP mode menu.  
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CONNECTING TO  
THE PERSONAL COMPUTER  
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INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER AND APPLICATION SOFTWARE  
INSTALLATION OF THE DRIVER SOFTWARE  
The following operation is required for Windows ® 98 / Windows ® 98SE.  
The driver can be used in a Microsoft Windows  
series Operating System  
( Operating System must support the USB device  
first. )  
1. Insert the installation CD-ROM.  
2. Click "Driver."  
Caution:  
Windows 2000,Me, and XP don't need the driver.  
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3. Click "Next".  
4. The driver installation starts.  
5. Click "Finish " to complete installation.  
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6. Click "Yes" to continue and install DirectX 8.1.  
Caution:  
We suggest that you install DirectX 8.1 for all Win OS.  
7. Click "Yes".  
8. The DirectX 8.1 installation starts.  
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9. Click "OK" to complete installation.  
10. Restart your computer.  
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INSTALLATION DIGITAL IMAGE AND PHOTOIMPRESSION  
For the IBM-PC/AT and the compatible computers.  
1. Insert the installation CD-ROM.  
2. Click "Application" to install Digital Image and  
PhotoImpression.  
3. Choose the setup language and click "Next".  
4. Click "Next".  
Caution: Digital Image is compatible with Win98SE/  
2000/ ME/ XP  
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5. Click "I accept the terms of the license agreement"  
then click "Next".  
6. Click "Next".  
7. Click "Next".  
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8. The installation starts.  
9. Click "Finish".  
10. Click "Yes".  
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11. Click "Next " to continue installing Photoimpression.  
12. Click "Yes".  
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13. Click "Next".  
14. Click "Next".  
15. Click "Next".  
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16. The installation starts.  
17. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.  
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INSTALLATION VIDEOIMPRESSION1.6 FOR WIN  
1. Click "Application" to install VideoImpression.  
2. Select language that you want and click "sure".  
3. The installation starts.  
4. Click "Next".  
5. Click "Yes".  
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6. Click "Next" to accept the installation folder.  
7. Click "Next".  
8. Click "Next".  
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9. The VideoImpression1.6 installation starts.  
10. Click "Finish" to complete the installation.  
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For Apple Macintosh (OS9, OS10)  
INSTALLATION DRIVER  
You do not need to install driver.  
INSTALLATION DIGITAL IMAGE  
1. Insert the installation CD-ROM.  
2. Click "Digital Image Installer".  
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3. Click "Digital Image Installer".  
4. Click "Accept".  
5. Click "install".  
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6. Click "Quit".  
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INSTALLATION PHOTOIMPRESSION  
1. Insert the installation CD-ROM.  
2. Click "PhotoImpression3" to set up the software .  
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3. Click the language that you want.  
4. Click "PhotoImpression Installer".  
5. Click "Accept".  
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6. Click "Install" to start the installation.  
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INSTALLATION VIDEOIMPRESSION1.6 FOR MAC  
1. Click "VideoImpression1.6" to set up the software.  
2. Select the language that you want.  
3. Click "VideoImpression1.6 Installer".  
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4. Click "Accept".  
5. Click "Install" to start the installation.  
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CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER  
• While this camera is connected to the computer or transferring the image data between this camera  
and the computer, do not perform the following operations. Otherwise, an error may occur, the  
camera and the computer may not function correctly, or the image data recorded on the CF card  
may be erased or damaged.  
• Turn off the power of the camera  
• Disconnect the USB cable  
• Rotate the function dial  
• Remove or insert the CF card  
When the camera is connected to the computer, the time for the auto power off function is fixed in 30  
minutes automatically regardless of the power supply you use or the settings in the SETUP mode  
(see page 113).  
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CAUTIONS WHEN CONNECTING TO THE PERSONAL COMPUTER  
When connecting the camera to the computer and transferring the image data between them, be sure  
to check that the battery capacity is full. If the battery power is low, the camera may be turned off  
while transferring data. If this happens, an error may occur, the camera and the computer may not  
function correctly, or the image data recorded on the CF card may be erased or damaged.  
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Requirements of Photo Impression & Video impression  
To use the supplied image editing applications Photo Impression and Video Impression, the following  
systems are required.  
For the IBM-PC/AT and compatible computers  
CPU  
Intel Pentium II processor of 233 MHz or more, or the  
computer equipped with a fully compatible processor.  
Windows®98/98SE/ME/2000/XP  
OS  
Windows® NT 4.0 (Service Pack 5)  
Memory  
16 MB or more of built-in memory (For Windows® NT,  
32 MB or more of built-in memory).  
Hard disk space 110 MB or more of available hard disk space.  
Monitor  
CD-ROM drive  
Resolution 800 x 600 color monitor for 16-bit color video display  
Necessary (when installing and using the software).  
For Apple Macintosh  
CPU  
68040 or later processor or better, or Macintosh or Power  
Macintosh  
OS  
Mac OS9, OS10.1  
Memory  
32MB RAM or higher  
Hard disk space 110 MB or more of available hard disk space.  
Monitor  
CD-ROM drive  
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The color monitor capable of displaying 256 colors  
Necessary (when installing and using the software).  
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WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TV  
WATCHING THE CAPTURED IMAGES ON TV  
By connecting this camera to your TV with the supplied video cable, you can watch the captured  
images on TV.  
1.Confirm that the video out signal from the video-out terminal is set to NTSC or  
PAL according to the color system in your country ( see page 125 ).  
2.Turn off the camera and TV.  
3.Open the terminal cover on the left side of the camera and connect the mini  
plug of the supplied video cable to the video-out port on the camera.  
• The LCD monitor is turned off.  
4.Connect the other end of the video cable to the video input port on the TV.  
5.Turn on the TV.  
6.Rotate the function dial to  
7.Slide the power switch to turn on the camera.  
8.Switch the video input of the TV according to the port to which the video cable  
is connected.  
• The images recorded in the CF card can be displayed both on the LCD monitor and TV.  
9.You can watch the images in the various play modes.  
• The images can be played back in the slide show mode ( see page 82 ) , etc.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
If you have any trouble with this camera, check the following items. Should the difficulty persist,  
contact Gateway.  
Problem  
Check  
Solution  
Page  
The focus cannot be Did you attempt to adjust the focus Take a picture with the focus lock 39  
adjusted in the autofo- on the subject, which is difficult to function or in the manual focus  
40  
cus mode The focus focus in the autofocus mode?  
lamp (green) blinks Did you attempt to take a picture  
mode.  
Take a picture when the subject is  
quickly (about 8 times when the subject is closer than the farther than 1.3ft (39.6 cm), or when  
in a second) when the minimum focus distance (1.3ft  
shutter-release button =39.6 cm), or farther than 1.3ft  
the subject is within the distance  
from 0.3ft (9.1 cm)to 1.3ft (39.6cm)  
(is not apart more than 1.3ft from  
the camera) in the close mode.  
Rotate the function dial to  
41  
is pressed half-way  
down.  
(39.6 cm) in the close up mode?  
Is the camera turned off?  
and slide the power switch to turn  
on the camera.  
33  
Is the camera set to another  
mode than the recording  
mode?  
The shutter-release  
button is not released.  
The image is recorded on the CF  
card. Wait until the recording is  
completed and the focus lamp  
(green) and "Recording" stop blinking.  
Is the focus lamp (green)  
blinking slowly (about 2 times  
in a second) and "Recording"  
blinking on the LCD monitor?  
35  
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Check  
Solution  
Page  
The shutter- Is "CARD FULL" displayed on the  
The CF card is full. Delete unwanted  
images or transfer the image data to  
the computer and then delete all  
images, or use another CF card, which  
has memory space.  
release button LCD monitor?  
92  
is not  
released.  
Is the camera turned off?  
Rotate the function dial to  
and slide  
33  
the power switch to turn on the camera.  
The live view Are the batteries exhausted?  
is not dis-  
Replace all four batteries.  
27  
28  
25  
played on the Are the batteries inserted with the  
LCD monitor. correct polarity?  
Remove the batteries and then insert  
the batteries by following the +/-  
diagram indicated on the front of the  
battery-chamber door.  
Is the LCD monitor turned off?  
Press the display button to turn on the  
monitor.  
35  
25  
The auto power off function activates. Slide the power switch to turn on the  
camera again.  
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Problem Check  
Is the camera turned off?  
Solution  
Page  
80  
Rotate the function dial to  
switch to turn on the camera.  
Replace all four batteries.  
and slide the power  
Are the batteries exhausted?  
25  
28  
Are the batteries inserted with the Remove the batteries and then insert the batteries by  
correct polarity?  
The image  
cannot be  
played  
back on  
the LCD  
monitor.  
following the +/- diagram indicated on the front of the  
battery-chamber door.  
When "NO CARD" is displayed on the LCD monitor and  
Is the CF card inserted in the  
camera? ( Is "NO CARD"  
displayed on the LCD monitor? ) set. Insert the CF card.  
The auto power off function  
activates.  
"CF" is displayed on the data panel, the CF card is not 25  
Slide the power switch to turn on the camera again.  
25  
29  
Is the focus lamp ( green )  
blinking slowly (about 2 times in card.  
The camera reads out the image data from the CF  
a second ) and "PLAY BACK" Wait until the reading is completed and the focus lamp  
blinking on the LCD monitor?  
Did you take a picture within  
the flash range?  
and "PLAY BACK" stop blinking.  
Take a picture within the flash range ( 15 to 118 inches) 44  
( 40 to 300 cm ).  
The image  
recorded in  
the flash  
mode is  
dark.  
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Page  
50  
85  
Check  
Solution  
The zoom play  
cannot be per-  
formed.  
Did you take a picture with the  
digital zoom function?  
The picture captured with the digital zoom  
function cannot be played back in the zoom  
play mode.  
The image is too  
dark or bright.  
Even when the  
lens comes out,  
the data panel is  
turned off and  
the camera can  
not function.  
The recorded  
image file is  
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Is the exposure compensation  
value specified?  
Specify 0 for the exposure compensation  
value.  
Has the  
battery-condition  
If the  
battery-condition indicator blinks, all  
indicator blinked (all the indicators the indicators will disappear after 5 seconds  
disappeared after 5 seconds ) ?  
while the lens is protruding.  
Replace the batteries.  
The data is being recorded on or read from the  
CF card while the focus lamp ( green ) blinks  
slowly (about 2 times in a second ). Do not  
remove the CF card from the camera.  
Did you remove the CF card when  
the image data was recorded on or  
read from the CF card?  
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damaged.  
The camera  
Remove the batteries and insert them again.  
does not function  
correctly due to  
the strong static  
electricity, etc.  
After that, turn on the camera.  
* If the camera cannot be turned on correctly, the CF card may be damaged. In  
this case, transfer the image data on the CF card to the computer and then format  
the CF card.  
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NOTES ON HANDLING  
Batteries  
• Battery performance decreases with lower operating temperatures. In a cold place, we recommend you  
prepare new batteries and keep the spare batteries in a warm place such as inside your coat.  
As the performance of Ni-MH battery decreases, we recommend you use the Ni-MH battery in a cold place.  
Even if the battery performance decreases due to a cold environment, the battery can recover its power  
when the battery warms up.  
• Remove the batteries when they are not in use for an extended period. Battery leakage may damage the  
battery-chamber.  
• Occasionally, when using alkaline batteries, the battery-condition indicator shows that the battery power is  
low even if there is enough power capacity.  
Continue to use the camera. The low-battery symbol will disappear.  
• As the batteries heat up just after the camera is used, be careful when removing or replacing the batteries.  
Turn off the camera and allow the batteries to cool down.  
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LCD Monitor Care  
• The LCD monitor is manufactured using high precision technology. However, there may rarely be a  
lack of color or bright points on the LCD monitor.  
• Do not apply pressure on the surface of the LCD monitor. Permanent damage may occur.  
• In a cold environment, the LCD monitor may be temporarily dark. When the camera warms up,  
normal display will be restored.  
• The LCD monitor may be slow to react in a low temperature or may be dark in a hot environment.  
When the camera warms up, normal display will be restored.  
• If there are fingerprints on the LCD monitor surface, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth.  
Copyright  
• TV programs, films, video tapes, and other materials may be copyrighted.  
Unauthorized recording of such materials may be contrary to the provision of the copyright laws.  
And in some performance and exhibition, etc. taking pictures is prohibited. The image which has a  
copyright cannot be used except for the use within the copyright laws.  
DPOF  
• If the CF card including the DPOF data specified by another camera is inserted in this camera, the  
DPOF data will be cancelled.  
• Even if you insert the CF card including the data recorded with another digital camera supporting the  
DCF format, the DPOF data for the images captured with another digital camera ( the images in the  
folder made by another digital camera supporting the DCF format ) cannot be specified in this  
camera.  
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Operating Temperatures and Conditions  
• This camera has been designed for use in temperatures from 0ºC to 40ºC (32ºF to 104ºF).  
• Never leave the camera exposed to extreme high temperatures, such as in a car parked in the sun, or to  
extreme humidity.  
To prevent condensation from forming, place the camera in a sealed, plastic bag when bringing it from a  
cold place to a warm place. Allow it to come to room temperature before removing it from the bag.  
Safety and Handling for the CF card  
• Read and follow the instructions manual supplied with the CF card.  
• The following may cause data loss or damage. We are not responsible for it. We recommend you copy a  
backup data in another media such as ZIP disc, hard disk, CD-ROM, etc.  
1 Improper use of card.  
2 Static electrical discharge near the card or electric noise.  
3 Removing the card or interrupting the power supply while the camera or equipment is accessing the card  
( reading, writing, formatting etc. )  
4 Non-use of card for an extended period.  
5 Using the card past its life expectancy.  
• When the card is formatted, the recorded data is deleted. Be sure to back up data if it is necessary.  
• The storage capability of the CF card will diminish with extended use. In this case, buy a new card.  
• Keep away from static electricity and electric noise.  
• Do not bend, drop, or subject the card to impact.  
• Strong static electricity or shock may damage the card so that recording or writing on the card cannot be  
performed. In this case, buy a new card.  
• Do not touch the electrical contacts on the card with your fingers or a metal object.  
• Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct sunlight.  
• Keep away from small children.  
• When not in use, return the card to its protective case.  
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Others  
• Do not subject the camera to shock or impact.  
• Turn off the camera when transporting it.  
• This camera is neither waterproof nor splashproof.  
Inserting or removing batteries and the CF card, or operating the camera with wet hands may  
damage the camera.  
When using the camera at the beach or near water, take care not to drop water or sand on the  
camera. If water, sand, dust or salt content accumulates on the camera, it may cause a malfunction.  
• Do not leave the camera under direct sunlight. Do not point the lens at direct sunlight. Doing so,  
may damage the CCD.  
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CARE AND STORAGE  
Cleaning  
• If the camera or the outside of the lens is dirty, gently wipe it with a soft, clean, dry cloth. If the  
camera or lens comes in contact with sand, gently blow away loose particles. Wiping may scratch  
the surface.  
To clean the lens surface, first blow away any dust or sand, then, if necessary, moisten a lens tissue  
or soft cloth with lens cleaning fluid and gently wipe the lens.  
• Never use organic solvents to clean the camera.  
• Never touch the lens surface with your fingers.  
Storage  
• Store in a cool, dry and well-ventilated place away from dust and chemicals.  
For very long periods, store the camera in an airtight container with a silica gel drying agent.  
• Remove the batteries or the CF card from the camera when not in use for an extended period.  
• Do not store the camera in a closet with mothballs.  
• We recommend you to press the shutter-release button sometimes during storage. Also, check the  
camera’s operation to make sure it is functioning properly before using.  
Before Important Events such as a Wedding Ceremony or Overseas Travel  
• We recommend you to check the camera’s operation beforehand or take test pictures, and to  
prepare spare batteries.  
Gateway has no responsibility for damages incurred by equipment malfunction.  
Questions and Service  
• If you have questions about your camera, contact your local camera dealer or Gateway.  
• Before shipping your camera for repair, contact a Gateway for details.  
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TECHNICAL DETAILS  
Camera Type  
Recording media exchangeable 3X zoom digital camera with LCD monitor  
CCD  
Pickup elements:  
1/1.8 inch-type inter line CCD, 5.13M pixels, with a base color filter  
Pickup system:  
ISO sensitivity:  
single  
AUTO ISO 100 200 400  
Number of bits converted to A/D: 12 bit  
Lens Unit  
Focal length:  
0.3 inches (0.8 cm) to 0.9 inches (2.4 cm) [1.3 inches (3.4 cm) to 4.0 inches  
(10.2 cm) in the 1.3 inches (3.5 cm) film format equivalent )  
Wide: F3.37 ,F4.86 ,F7.75 ,F15.03 (4 steps)  
Tele :F3.56 ,F5.13 ,F8.2 ,F15.4 (4 steps)  
Aperture:  
Construction:  
Focusing range:  
9 elements in 6 groups including 3 aspheric surfaces  
15.7 inches (40 cm) to infinity [The close up mode: 3.1 inches (8 cm) to 15.7  
(40 cm )]  
Digital zoom:  
Image Storage  
Maximum zoom in the telephoto mode X2  
Recording medium: CF card ( Type 1 )  
Image file format:  
Exit 2.1 ( JPEG ), DCF standards, DPOF 1.10  
Number of pixels ( W x H ): 2560x1920 pixels ( Full size )  
1280x960 pixels ( Half size )  
1600x1200 pixels ( Large size )  
640x480 pixels ( VGA size )  
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Storage capacity ( Using a 32 M B CF card ) :  
2560x1920 size  
1600x1200 size  
1280x960 size  
approx. 50  
approx. 100  
approx. 175  
VGA  
175  
290  
340  
FINE  
STD.(Standard)  
ECOn.(Econmy)  
approx. 13 images  
approx. 26 images  
approx. 52 images  
approx. 30 images  
approx. 60 images  
approx. 90 images  
The number of images to be recorded varies depending on the subject.  
Other:  
Delete function ( Single image. All images ) Format function for the CF Card  
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Autofocus  
System:  
AF system by CCD  
Focus locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
One shot AF  
Focus mode :  
Manual Focus :  
Avaliable (operated with  
,
,
and  
keys.)  
Auto Exposure (AE) Control  
Exposure mode :  
Programmed AE  
AE Locked when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway.  
Center weighted TTL metering  
CCD electrical shutter (with a Mechanical shutter)  
Shutter speed:1/2600 sec. to 8sec.  
Metering :  
Shutter:  
Exposure compensation: ± 2EV in 1/3EV increments  
White balance :  
LCD Monitor  
Type :  
Automatic, Manual setting available(outdoors,tungsten,fluorescent)  
1.8 inch (46mm) TFT-LCD module  
Approx.60,000  
Pixels :  
Bright level :  
9 steps  
Language display : English,German  
Display :  
Single frame display, index display (9 frames), slide show, magnification display,  
( the zoom play, X2, changing magnification area available)  
Viewfinder  
Type :  
Real image zoom finder  
Fineld of view ( 3 m) : more than 80%  
Eye-relief :  
0.7 inches (19 mm)  
Magnification :  
X 0.35 to X 0.902(Wide:0.350x,tele:0.902x)  
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Drive Mode  
Mode: Single shot, continuous shot(approx.1 frame / sec.), self-timer shot  
Self-timer:  
Approx. 10 second delayed release  
Built-in Flash  
Charge time:  
Flash modes:  
Approx. 8 second at fill flash  
Autoflash, Fill-flash,Flash cancel, Autoflash with red-eye reduction,Fill-flash with  
(Flash cancel in the close up mode),night mode.  
Flash intensity control: Adjusted automatically by an external light  
Interface  
Video output:  
PC interface:  
Power Supply  
Batteries:  
Compositevideo signal,switchable between NTSC and PAL  
USB port  
AA-sized alkaline battery x 4 or AA-sized Ni-MH battery x 4(AA-sized lithium  
battery is not available.)  
Dimensions Weight  
Dimensions(WxHxD): 4.57x2.95x2.44 inches (11.6x7.5x6.2 cm)(not including the projecting parts)  
Weight: Approx.270.5g(9.54 oz.)(without batteries and the CF card)  
Specifications are based on the latest information available at the time of printing and are subject to  
change without notice.  
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(c) 2003 Gateway, Inc. All rights reserved. Gateway, Gateway Country, the Gateway stylized logo, and  
the black-and-white spot design are trademarks or registered trademarks of Gateway, Inc. in the  
United States and other countries. All other brands and product names are trademarks or registered  
trademarks of their respective companies.  
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