RadioShack 16-3869 - Manual

4 Cautions Insert the batteries paying careful attention to the polarity (+ or –) of the terminals. Inserting the batteries with its polarities inverted might cause fire and injury, or damage to the surroundingareas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eye...

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

6 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.................................................8 Overview............................................................. 8Package Contents............................................... 9Optional Accessories...........................................9 COMPONENTS GUIDE............

8 INTRODUCTION Over view Your new stylish digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 1.7" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. Anauto-flash sensor automatically detects the shoot...

9 Package Contents Carefully unpack your camera and ensure that you have the following items. In the event that any item is missing or ifyou find any mismatch or damage, promptly contact to your dealer. Digital Camera Camera Strap User’s Manual Software CD-ROM USB Cable Camera Pouch Lithium ion rech...

1 0 1. Strap eyelet 2. Lens cover 3. Shutter button 4. Flash COMPONENTS GUIDE Front View 5. Lens 6. Microphone 7. Self-timer LED 6 5 2 4 3 1 7

1 1 Rear view 1. DC IN 5V terminal 2. Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 3. USB terminal 4. Tripod socket 5. Battery/SD card 6. OK OK button Zoom button 7. T Arrow button (Down) MODE Mode button 8. X Arrow button (Right) Flash button 9. W Arrow button (Left) Self-timer button 10. S Arrow button (Up...

1 2 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 3 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 4 LCD Monitor Infor mation 4. Remaining pictures 5. [ ] Card indicator 6. Battery level [ ] Fully battery level [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 1. Scene mode [ A ] Auto mode [ ] Sports mode [ ] Night Scene mode [ ] Portrait mode [ ] Landscape mode [ ] Backli...

1 9 PREPARING YOUR CAMERA Installing the Batter y We highly recommend you to use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery torealize the full capability of your digital still camera. Make sure that the power ofthe digital still camera is off before inserting or removing the battery. 1. Make sur...

2 0 Charging the Batter y Using the optional AC power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure thatthe power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting.1. Insert one end of the AC power adapter into the DC IN terminal of the camera.2. Inse...

2 1 Loading an SD Memor y Card (Optional Accessor y) Your camera comes with 16 MB of internal memory (14 MB available for imagestorage), allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, youcan also expand the memory capacity by using the SD memory card. Optional SDmemory card pro...

2 2 Setting the Date and Time The Date/T ime screen will be presented if/when: The camera is turned on for the first time. The camera is turned on after removing the batteries for a long period of time. 1. Select the item field by using the W / X button. To increase the value, press the S button. To...

2 3 Attaching the Camera Strap To prevent accidental slippage during the use, always use the camera strap. 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 secured.

2 4 BASIC FUNCTIONS Tur ning the Power On 1. Slide the lens cover to turn the camera on.2. The camera sounds one beep when it is initiated. Tur ning the Power Off Slide the lens cover back to turn the camera off. ON OFF

2 5 Using the LCD Monitor Using the LCD monitor can help you to confirm an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video clipsor to adjust menu settings.The mode icons, text and numbers that are displayed on the LCD monitor may vary according to the current settings. 1. Slide the lens...

2 6 Using the Nor mal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject 1.12m toinfinity. Select this mode for general shooting, including portraits and scenery. 1. Set the focus to the [ ] position. 2. Compose your image.3. Press the shutter button. Note: LCD monitor will di...

2 7 Adjusting the Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. Whereas digital zoom is a compelling feature, the more an image is en-larged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scen...

2 8 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take animage using a suitable flash mode to your circumstances. 1. Set the scene mode in the Capture menu based on the desired scenery. (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Lan...

3 1 Using the Macro Mode Use [ ] Macro mode to capture a close-up of the subject, such as flowers or insects. The effective range is between 0.6m to 1.14m. 1. Set the focus switch to the [ ] position. LCD monitor will display [ ] as Macro mode. 2. Compose your image.3. Press the shutter button. To d...

3 2 Setting the Image Resolution and Quality Resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for yourimages. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored in memory, or on an SD memory card. As youget to know the camera, it...

3 3 Number of Recordable Images The frame counter indicates the approximate number of images that can be stored on the inter nal memory or theSD memory card at the camera’s image quality and size settings. The number of recordable images may varydepending on the recorded subject and the capacity of ...

3 4 SELECTING PHOTOGRAPHY MODE Auto Mode Using [ A ] Auto mode the majority of the settings are adjusted by the camera. Simply point the subject and then shoot. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the S / T button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-men...

3 5 Spor ts Mode For dynamic action choose [ ] Sports mode. This feature also letting you to capture moving subjects continuously. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the S / T button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 2. After entering the sub-m...

3 6 Night Scene Mode Capturing human subjects by using [ ] Night Scene mode helps to provide a natural balance between the main subject and the background. The people in an evening sky or night scene are illuminated with lights from the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed ...

3 7 Por trait Mode Taking pictures by selecting [ ] Portrait mode helps you to construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly while indistinct background’s details. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the S / T button. Press ...

3 8 Landscape Mode Taking images by choosing [ ] Landscape mode helps you to capture 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 1.1m to infinity. 1. Press the MENU button to enter...

3 9 Backlight Mode Use [ ] Backlight mode when light is coming from behind your subject, throwing their features into shadow, or when your subject is in the shade but the background is brightly lit. 1. Press the MENU button to enter the [Capture] menu and select [Scene] by using the S / T button. Pr...

4 0 MOVIE MODE Using [ ] Movie mode allows you to record video clips at a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. 1. Press the MODE button to enter the [ ] Movie mode. 2. You can start recording a video clip by pressing the shutter button. 3. To stop recording, press the shutter button again. N o t e : In [...

4 1 IMAGE PLAYBACK In [ ] Playback mode, you can view, magnify your images or play video clips back. This mode even provides thumbnail images display and slide show, allowing you to quickly search for the image that you want or play the images back one by one automatically. Single Image Playback Pla...

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

4 3 Viewing Nine Images At A Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so that you can quickly scan for a particular image. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2. Press the MENU button. 3. Use the S / T button to select [Thum...

4 4 Viewing Video Clips To view the recorded video clips, follow the steps below: 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. 2 . Select the video clip that you want to view by using the W / T button. Automated Playback (Slide Show) Slide show function enables you to play your images ...

4 5 Protecting Images This feature allows you to prevent recorded images from being accidentally erased. 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select [ Protect ] by using the S / T button, and press the OK button. 3. You ...

4 6 DELETING IMAGES Deleting Images/Video Clips Singly You can delete a captured image or a recorded video clip at a time. 1. Press continuously the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. The last image frame appears on the LCD monitor. 2. View and select unwanted images by using the / button, then...

4 7 Deleting All Images/Video Clips 1. Press twice the MODE button to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter the Playback menu. 2. Select [Delete] by using the S / T button, and press the OK button. 3. Use the S / T button to select [All Images], and press the OK button. 4. Use...

4 8 For matting an SD Memor y Card or Inter nal Memor y 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] by using the S / T button. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 3....

4 9 SETTING THE DPOF DPOF (Digital Print Order Format) allows you to 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 you would like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through l...

5 1 Step 1: Install the USB Driver „ Installation on Windows 98 & 98SE The USB driver on the supplied CD-ROM is exclusively for W indows 98 and 98SE. W indows 2000/ME/XP usersshould not install the USB driver. 1. Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive.2. When the welcome screen appear...

5 2 Step 2: Connecting the Camera to Your Computer 1. Turn the camera on.2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.4. The [USB] mode screen is displayed. Use S / T to select [Disk Drive], ...

5 3 Step 3: Downloading Recorded Images/Video Clips When the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppydisk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on aMacintosh) to your com...

5 4 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION Installing Photo Explorer Ulead ® Photo Explorer provides a simple and efficient way to transfer, browse, modify and distribute digital media. Acquire photos, video or sound clips from various digital device types and easily browse or add personal descriptions;make timely m...

5 5 Installing Photo Express Ulead ® Photo Express is complete photo project software for digital images. The step-by-step workflow, visual program interface, and in-program help assist users in creating exciting photo projects. Acquire digital photoseffortlessly from digital cameras or scanners. Or...

5 6 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. To use the digital camera forvideoconferencing, your computer system must include the items as...

5 7 Step 2: Connect the digital camera to your computer 1. Turn on the power of the camera.2. Connect one end of the USB cable to an available USB port on your computer.3. Connect the other end of the USB cable to the USB terminal on the camera.4. The [USB] mode screen is displayed.5. Use S / T to s...

5 8 LIST OF MENU OPTIONS Capture Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when taking still images. 1. Press the MENU button and then scroll through the options by using the S / T button. 2. Press the OK button to enter the sub-menu. 3. After entering the sub-menu, select your option by u...

5 9 Size This sets the size of the image that will 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) at which the image is ta...

6 0 EV Your camera adjusts the exposure each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, the camera adjusts the brightness or darker. 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 1 White Balance When the brightness of the light changes, our eyes adapt the difference so that the white object remains white. Fordigital still 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 ...

6 2 ISO Select the photographic ISO to be used when a photograph is taken.The higher the ISO sensitivity value, the greater sensitivity, but the greater the noise. With a higher sensitivity selected,bright photographs can be taken with less light. [Auto]: Automatic adjustment [100]: Sensitivity equi...

6 4 Playback Menu Use the Playback menu you can create an on-camera slide show or configure DPOF settings. You may also delete oneor all stored images, format your SD memory card or the internal memory. 1. Press MODE button twice to enter [ ] Playback mode. Then press the MENU button to enter Playba...

6 5 Video Menu This menu is for the basic settings to be used when recording video clips. EV Refer to section in this manual titled “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONSfor further details. White Balance Refer to section in this manual titled “Capture Menu” in LIST OF MENU OPTIONSfor further detail...

6 6 Setup Menu (in Capture/Video/Playback Menu) You can select according to your preference for the camera settings in Setup of Capture/Video/Playback Menu. Navigate the options you wish to configure by using the S / T button. Date/Time This sets the date and the time.Refer to section in this manual...

6 8 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 15361280 x 960640 x 480Video clip:320 x 240 Image quality Fine/Normal/Economy Recording media 16 MB internal memory (14...

6 9 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contactyour local reseller or service center. Power Supply Symptom The power does not come on. The power cuts out during use. The power does not go off. The battery run...

7 0 Symptom Even if I press the shutter button,the camera does not shoot. Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. The camera does not focus. The flash does not fire.The flash cannot recharge. Even though the flash fired, theimage is dark. The image is too dark. The image is too bright. The image la...