RadioShack 16-3898 - Manuals

5 Cautions Insert the batteries paying attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with incorrect polarities might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surroundingareas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This mig...

6 Notes on Batter y Usage When you use the battery, carefully read and strictly observe the Safety Instructions and the notes below: Different battery types and surrounding temperatures may affect the battery performance.Avoid using batteries in extremely cold environments. Low temperatures can shor...

7 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................. 9 Overview......................................................... 9Package Contents.........................................10Optional Accessories......................................10 COMPONENTS GUIDE............................

9 INTRODUCTION Overview Your stylish new digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 MegapixelsCCD sensor. Using the 2.0" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine themin detail. The auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooti...

1 1 1. Strap eyelet2. Lens cover (and On/Off Switch)3. Shutter button4. Flash COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 5 . Lens6 . Microphone7 . Self-timer LED 6 5 2 4 3 1 7

1 2 Rear view 1 . DC IN 5V socket2 . Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 3 . USB socket4 . Tripod socket5 . Battery/SD card compartment6 . OK button Zoom button 7 . (Down) MODE button 8 . (Right) Flash button 9 . (Left) Self-timer button 10. (Up) MENU button 11 . LCD monitor12. Status LED 2 3 11 12 ...

1 3 LED Indicators Indicator Status Description/Activity Sound Status LED None The camera is powering up Yes *(1) Status LED Solid green The camera is powered and ready No Status LED Blinking green Charging the flash No Status LED Blinking green Image is being recorded to the memory card No Status L...

1 4 Scene Modes Select the scene mode suitable for the occasion or situation. Mode Description 1. [ A ] Auto mode Select this option to leave all the adjustments tothe camera and take images casually. 2. [ ] Sports mode Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects. 3. [ ] Night Scene mode Sele...

1 5 LCD Monitor Information 4. Shots remaining 5. [ ] Card indicator 6. Battery level [ ] Full battery [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 1. Scene mode [ A ] Auto mode [ ] Sports mode [ ] Night Scene mode [ ] Portrait mode[ ] Landscape mode [ ] Backlight mode 2. ...

2 0 PREPARING YOUR CAMERA Installing the Battery We highly recommend you use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to maximize performance of yourdigital camera. Make sure that camera’s power is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1 . Turn your camera off.2 . Slide the battery/SD ...

2 1 Charging the Battery The supplied AC adapter can charge the battery or activate the camera. Make sure that power of the camerais off and then insert the battery before starting.1. Insert the barrel plug of the AC adapter into the DC IN socket of the camera. 2. Insert the other end of the AC adap...

2 2 Loading an SD Memory Card (Optional Accessory) Your camera comes with 16 MB of internal memory (14 MB available for image storage), allowing you to storeimages and video clips in the camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optionalSD memory card which provides remova...

2 3 Setting Date and Time The Date/Time screen will appear when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after removing the batteries for a long period oftime. 1. Select the item field using the / buttons.2. Select the setting using the / buttons.3. Press OK after all fie...

2 4 Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental slippage during use, always hang the camera strap on your hand. Attach the camera strap as follows:1. Thread the small loop of the strap through the strap eyelet on the camera.2. Pull the large loop through the small loop until the strap is firmly...

2 5 BASIC FUNCTIONS Turning Power On/Off 1. Slide the lens cover to turn the camera on.2. The camera sounds one beep when turned on.3. Slide the lens cover back to turn off the camera. ON OFF

2 6 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor lets you monitor an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video clips or toadjust menu settings. The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor mayvary according to the current settings. 1. Slide the lens cover to tur...

2 7 Using Normal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject is1.0m to infinity. Select this mode for general shooting, including portraitsand scenery. 1. Set the focus to the [ ] position. 2. Compose your image.3. Press the shutter button. Note: LCD monitor will displa...

2 8 Using Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. However the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the morepixelated (grainier) image appears.You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels; digital zoom is not available atthe resolution of 3072 x 2304 pixels, 2048 x ...

2 9 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can takean image using a suitable flash mode to suit lighting condition. 1 . Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portra...

3 0 The table below helps to choose the appropriate flash mode: F l a s h M o d e D e s c r i p t i o n [ ] Fill flash (on) The flash will always fire regardless of the surroundingbrightness.Select this mode for recording images withhigh contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. [ ] Flash off The fl...

3 2 Using Macro Mode Use [ ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range isbetween 0.6m to 1.0m. 1 . Set the focus switch to the [ ] position.2 . Compose your image.3 . Press the shutter button. To disable macro photography, slide the focus switch...

3 3 Setting Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for the images. These settings affect the number of images stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended...

3 4 Number of Recordable Images The following list indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored in the internal memory or the SD memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may vary depending on the recorded subject and the capacity o...

3 5 SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Auto Mode Using [ A ] Auto mode the majority of settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply aim at the subject and then shoot. 1 . Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select [Scene] using the / buttons. Press OK to enter the sub-menu. 2 . After entering t...

3 6 Sports Mode For dynamic action, choose [ ] Sports mode. This feature also lets you capture moving subjects continuously. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the / buttons. Press OK to enter sub-menu. 2. After entering sub-menu, select [Sports] using the /...

3 7 Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects using [ ] Night Scene mode provides you a natural balance between the main subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with lights from theflash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to preve...

3 8 Portrait Mode [ ] Portrait mode helps you construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly whilereduces background’s details. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] using the / buttons. Press OK to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering...

3 9 Landscape Mode [ ] Landscape mode helps you capturing vivid and expansive landscape pictures with the enhancement of image’s color and saturation. [ ] Landscape mode is used when the distance to the subject is between 1. 0m to infinity. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select...

4 0 Backlight Mode Use [ ] Backlight mode when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, orwhen your subject is in the shade but the background is bright. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select [Scene] using the / buttons. Press OK to enter s...

4 1 MOVIE MODE [ ] Movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Press the MODE button to enter [ ] Movie mode. 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button.3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. Notes: Under certain high...

4 2 IMAGE PLAYBACK [ ] Playback allows you to view, magnify your images or play back video clips. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or playback the images one by one automatically. Single Image Playback Play ba...

4 3 Magnifying Images While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you toview fine details. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select your images using the /...

4 4 Viewing Nine Thumbnail Images at a Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you can quicklyscan for a particular image. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the / buttons to select [Thu...

4 5 Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1 . Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2 . Select the video clip you want to view using the / buttons.3. Press OK . Playback begins. Press OK again to stop playback. Automated Playback (Slide Show)...

4 6 Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent the recorded images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu. 2. Select [Protect] using the / buttons, and press OK . 3. You can select to prot...

4 7 DELETING IMAGES Deleting Single Image/Video Clip To delete single image or video clip at a time: 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select unwanted images using the / buttons, then press the MENU button. 3. Sele...

4 8 Deleting All Images/Video Clips 1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select [Delete] using the / buttons, and press OK . 3. Use the / buttons to select [All Images], and press OK . 4. Use the / buttons, then select [...

4 9 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory This utility formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored images and data. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Setup] in any mode. 2. Select [Format] using the / buttons. Press OK to enter sub-menu. 3. To format the SD memory ...

5 0 SETTING DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you embed printing information on your SD memory card.By using DPOF, you can select an image to be printed and then specify how many prints or which image youwould like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through laboratory...

5 1 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS TO YOUR COMPUTER You can share the recorded images/video clips with your family or friends via e-mail or post them on the Web.Before doing so, you need to connect the camera to your computer using the USB cable and then transfer theimages/video clips. To ...

5 2 Step 1: Install the USB Driver „ Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for Windows 98 and 98SE. Windows 2000/ME/XP havebuilt-in USB driver and do not need to install the USB driver. 1 . Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.2 . Whe...

5 3 Step 2: Connect the Camera to Your Computer 1. Turn on the camera.2 . Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.3 . Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB socket on the camera.4 . The [USB] mode screen displays. Use the / buttons to select [Disk...

5 4 Step 3: Download the Recorded Images/Video Clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is regarded as a disk drive, just like a floppydisk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk ona Macintosh) to your compute...

5 5 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing the Photo Explorer The Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. It lets you acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse oradd personal descrip...

5 6 Installing the Photo Express The Ulead ® Photo Express is a complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help you creating exciting photo projects. It lets you acquire digitalphotos easily from digital cameras or scanners...

5 7 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with businessassociates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family in another place. To use the digital camerafor videoconference, your computer system must inclu...

5 8 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1 . Turn on the camera. 2 . Connect the larger end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer. 3 . Connect the small end of the USB cable to the USB socket on the camera. 4 . The [USB] mode screen displays.5 . Use the / buttons ...

5 9 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu includes the basic settings for taking still images. 1 . Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options using the / buttons. 2 . Press OK to enter sub-menu. 3 . After entering sub-menu, select your option using the / buttons.4 . Press OK to ...

6 0 Size This sets the size of image to be photographed.[3072 x 2304]: 3072 x 2304 pixels[2560 x 1920]: 2560 x 1920 pixels[2048 x 1536]: 2048 x 1536 pixels[1280 x 960]: 1280 x 960 pixels[640 x 480]: 640 x 480 pixels Quality This sets the quality (compression rate) of image to be taken.[Fine]: Low co...

6 1 EV Your camera adjusts the exposure for each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or toobright, the camera adjusts the brightness properly. This is called EV compensation.The EV compensation of your camera can be adjusted from [-2.0 EV] to [+2.0 EV] (0.5 EV step). To adjust...

6 2 White Balance When the brightness of a scene changes, our eyes adapt the difference so the white object remains white. For digital cameras, they can also see the white object as white by averaging the light around the subject. The camera determines the white balance by averaging the various kind...

6 3 ISO The ISO figure is the numeric indication for sensitivity to light.Higher ISO figure setting has higher sensitivity to light and is suitable for shooting under low light, but also hashigher noise (grains). [Auto]: Automatic adjustment[100]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO100 [200]: Sensitivity ...

6 5 Playback Menu Use the Playback menu you can create an on-camera slide show or configure DPOF settings. You may also delete or protect one or all stored images.1. Press the MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter Playback menu. Scroll through the options ...

6 6 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings for recording video clips. EV Refer to “Capture Menu” in page 59 for further details. White Balance Refer to “Capture Menu” in page 59 for further details. Exit Select this option if you wish to exit from the menu mode. OK:Adjust W :Exit Video Setup...

6 7 Setup Menu (in Capture/Video/Playback Menu) You can select camera setting according to your preference in Setup of Capture/Video/Playback Menu.Navigate the options you wish to configure using the / buttons. Date/Time This sets the image recording date and time.Refer to “Setting the Date and Time...

6 9 CAMERA SPECIFICATIONS Item Description Sensor Approx. 5.0 Mega pixels Image resolution Still image: 3072 x 2304 (7MP, by interpolation) 2560 x 1920 (5MP, native resolution) 2048 x 1536 1280 x 960 640 x 480 Video clip: 320 x 240 Image quality Fine/Normal/Economy Recording media 16 MB internal mem...

7 0 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contactyour local RadioShack. Power Supply Symptom Power does not come on. Power cuts out during use. Power does not go off. The battery runs out quickly. The battery o...

7 1 Symptom The camera does not shoot afterpressing the shutter button. Images do not appear on the LCDmonitor. The camera does not focus. The flash does not fire.The flash cannot recharge. E v e n t h e f l a s h h a s f i r e d , t h eimage remains dark. The image is too dark. The image is too bri...

7 3 This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanshipunder normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned storesand authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions,check w...