Radio Shack 16-3898 manual

16-3898 Digital Camera Thank you f or purcha sing your Optimus Digital Ca mera from RadioShack. WHAT’S IN THIS PACKAGE Please read this user’s guide before installing, setting up and using your new product. Digital Camera,Camera Strap,User’s Guide (in the Software CD),Quick Start Guide, Software CD-ROM,USB Cable , Camera Pouch,Lithium ion rec[...]

2 Pr oduct Digital Camera Model 16-3898 Responsible Party Phone 817-415-3200 RadioShack Corporation 300 RadioShack Circle Fort Worth, TX 76102 FCC ST A TEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for Class B digital devices, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protectio[...]

3 READ THIS FIRST T r ademar k Infor mation  Microsoft ® and Windows ® are U.S. registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.  Pentium ® is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.  Macintosh is a trademark of Apple Computer, Inc.  SD TM is a trademark.  Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.  Other names and pr[...]

4 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read and understand all Warnings and Cautions before using this product. War nings If foreign objects or water have entered the camera, turn power OFF and remove the batteries. Continued use in this state might cause fire or electric shock. Consult the store of purchase. If the camera has fallen or its case has been damaged, t[...]

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 surrounding areas due to the battery rupturing or leaking. Do not fire the flash close to anyone’s eyes. This might cause damage to the person’s eyesight. D[...]

6 Notes on Batter y Usa ge 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 shorten the battery life and impair camera performan[...]

7 CONTENTS INTRODUCTION.............................................. 9 Overview......................................................... 9 Package Contents.........................................10 Optional Accessories......................................10 COMPONENTS GUIDE...................................11 Front View.........................[...]

8 Step 3: Download the Recorded Images/Video Clips............................................................... 54 SOFTWARE INSTALLATION.......................... 55 Installing the Photo Explorer..........................55 Installing the Photo Express..........................56 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA............................[...]

9 INTRODUCTION Over view Your stylish new digital camera delivers high quality, 2560 x 1920 resolution images using a 5.0 Megapixels CCD sensor. Using the 2.0" TFT color image LCD monitor, you can compose images and then examine them in detail. The auto-flash sensor automatically detects the shooting (lighting) conditions and determines whethe[...]

10 Package Contents Your digital camera includes following:  Digital Camera  Camera Strap  User’s Guide (in the software CD)  Software CD-ROM  Quick Start Guide  Camera Pouch  USB Cable  AC adapter  Lithium ion rechargeable battery (650mA) Optional Accessories  SD Memory Card[...]

11 1. Strap eyelet 2. Lens cover (and On/Off Switch) 3. Shutter button 4. Flash COMPONENTS GUIDE F r ont Vie w 5. Lens 6. Microphone 7 . Self-timer LED 6 5 2 4 3 1 7[...]

12 R ear view 1 . DC IN 5V socket 2 . Focus switch Macro mode Normal mode 3 . USB socket 4 . Tripod socket 5 . Battery/SD card compartment 6. OK button Zoom button 7.  (Down) MODE button 8.  (Right) Flash button 9.  (Left) Self-timer button 10.  (Up) MENU button 11 . LCD monitor 1 2 . Status LED 2 3 11 12 OK 6 7 8 9 10 5 4 1[...]

13 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 LED Solid green USB communication/data transfer in p[...]

14 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 to the camera and take images casually. 2. [ ] Sports mode Select this option to capture fast-moving subjects. 3. [ ] Night Scene mode Select this option to take photos of people against da[...]

15 LCD Monitor Inf or mation 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. Image quality [ ] Fine [ ] Normal [ ] Economy 3.[...]

16 These indicators are displayed when recording still images: 11. Flash mode [ ] Fill flash (on) [ ] Flash off [ A ] Automatic flash [ A ] Red-eye reduction 12. [ ] Self-timer mode 13. [ ] Macro mode 14. White balance [ No icon] Auto [ ] Daylight [ ] Cloudy [ ] Tungsten [ ] Fluorescent 15. EV compensation 7[...]

17 These indicators are displayed when playing images back: 1. Playback mode 2. [ ] Card indicator 3. Battery level [ ] Full battery [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 4. [ ] Protected indicator 5. [ ]DPOF icon 6 . Index number of total number 2 of 10[...]

18 These indicators are displayed when recording video clips: 1 . Movie mode 2. Recording indicator 3 . Video counter 4. [ ] Card indicator 5. Battery level [ ] Full battery [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power REC 12:20[...]

19 These indicators are displayed when playing back video clips: 1 . Playback mode 2. Battery level [ ] Full battery [ ] Fairly consumed [ ] Nearly exhausted [ ] Virtually no battery power 3. [ ] Card indicator 4 . Index number of total number 5. Movie mode 6. Elapsed time 7. Elapsed playback indicator 00:52 2 of 10[...]

20 PREP ARING Y OUR CAMERA Installing the Batter y We highly recommend you use the specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery to maximize performance of your digital 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 card cover away in arrow direction and lift [...]

21 Char ging the Batter y The supplied AC adapter can charge the battery or activate the camera. Make sure that power of the camera is 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 adapter into a wall outlet.  The status LED flas[...]

22 Loading an SD Memor y Car d (Optional Accessor y) Your camera comes with 16 MB of internal memory (14 MB available for image storage), allowing you to store images and video clips in the camera. However, you can also expand the memory capacity by using an optional SD memory card which provides removable, reusable storage for images and video cli[...]

23 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 of time. 1. Select the item field using the  /  buttons. 2. Select the setting using the  /  buttons. 3. Press OK after all fields are set. Choosing La[...]

24 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 secured.[...]

25 BASIC FUNCTIONS T ur ning Po wer On/Of f 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[...]

26 Using the LCD Monitor The LCD monitor lets you monitor an image while taking pictures, to replay recorded images/video clips or 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 cover to turn on the camera. 2. Set the scene mode in the Cap[...]

27 Using Nor mal Mode Normal mode is used to take images where the distance to the subject is 1.0m to infinity. 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 display [ A ] indicating Normal mode.[...]

28 Using Zoom Using digital zoom, images appear closer. However the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) image appears. You can only set the digital zoom at the resolution of 2560 x 1920 pixels; digital zoom is not available at the resolution of 3072 x 2304 pixels, 2048 x 1536 pixels, 1280 x 960 pixels or 640 x 480 pixe[...]

29 Using the Flash The flash is designed to function automatically when lighting conditions warrant the use of flash. You can take an 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/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). 2 . The camera has four f[...]

30 The table below helps to choose the appropriate flash mode: Flash Mode Description [ ] Fill flash (on) The flash will always fire regardless of the surrounding brightness. Select this mode for recording images with high contrast (backlighting) and deep shadows. [ ] Flash off The flash will not fire. Select this mode when taking images in a place[...]

31 Using Self-Timer According to your preferences you can take pictures with the self-timer in any scene mode (Auto/Sports/Night Scene/Portrait/Landscape/Backlight). Self-timer duration can be set at 10 seconds or 5 seconds. Self-timer mode can be cycled from [10 s] [5 s] [Self-Timer Off]. After the self-timer is set, the shutter automatically rele[...]

32 Using 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 1.0m. 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 back to the [ ] Normal mode. Notes:  In [...]

33 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 that you try each quality and resolution setting t[...]

34 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 of the memory card, or if there are files other th[...]

35 SELECTING PHOT OGRAPHY 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 the sub-menu, select [Auto] using the  /[...]

36 Spor ts 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  /  buttons. Press OK to confirm sett[...]

37 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 the flash while the background is captured at a slow shutter speed to prevent blurring and let both (people and the backgroun[...]

38 Po r t rait Mode [ ] Portrait mode helps you construct portraits in which the main subject stands out sharply and clearly while reduces 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 sub-menu, select [Portrait] using th[...]

39 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 [Scene] using the  /  buttons. Press OK to[...]

40 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 bright. 1. Press the MENU button to enter [Capture] menu and select [Scene] using the  /  buttons. Press OK to enter sub-menu. 2. After entering sub-menu, selec[...]

41 MO VIE 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 light contrast situations, the image on the [...]

42 IMAGE PLA YBA CK [ ] 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 play back the images one by one automatically. Single Image Playback Play back still images one by one. 1. Press the MODE bu[...]

43 Magnifying Ima ges While reviewing your images, you may enlarge a selected portion of an image. This magnification allows you to view 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  /  buttons. 3. Enlarge the image by pre[...]

44 Viewing Nine Thumbnail Images at a Time This function allows you to view nine thumbnail images on the LCD monitor simultaneously so you can quickly scan 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 [Thumbnails]. 4. Press OK and nine thumbnail i[...]

45 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) Slide show function enables you t[...]

46 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 protect a single image or all images at once us[...]

47 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. Select [Delete] using the  /  buttons[...]

48 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 [Execute] and press OK to co[...]

49 F or matting an SD Memor y Car d 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] using the  /  buttons. Press OK to enter sub-menu. 3. To format the SD memory card or the internal memory, choose [...]

50 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 you would like. Take your SD memory card to a DPOF enabled printer or through laboratory printing services that accept memory cards. The [...]

51 TRANSFERRING RECORDED IMAGES/VIDEO CLIPS T O Y OUR 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 the images/video clips. To transfer images/video clips from the camera to [...]

52 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 have built-in USB driver and do not need to install the USB driver. 1 . Insert the enclosed CD-ROM into your CD-ROM drive. 2 . When the welcome screen appears, click “ Install[...]

53 Step 2: Connect the Camer a to Y our 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 Drive], and then press OK . 5 . Look [...]

54 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 floppy disk or CD. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” disk on a Macintosh) to your computer’s hard disk. For Computers Running Wi[...]

55 SOFTWARE INST ALLA TION 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 or add personal descriptions; make timely modifications; or distribute[...]

56 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 digital photos easily from digital cameras or scanners and organize them conveniently with the Visual B[...]

57 USING THE DIGIT AL CAMERA AS A PC CAMERA Your digital camera can act as a PC camera, which allows you to videoconference with business associates, or have a real-time conversation with friends or family in another place. To use the digital camera for videoconference, your computer system must include the following items:  Microphone  Sound[...]

58 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 to select [Pc Cam], and then press OK . 6 [...]

59 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  /  button s . 2 . Press OK to enter sub-menu. 3 . After entering sub-menu, select your option using th e  /  buttons. 4 . Press OK to confirm setting. 5. To exit fro[...]

60 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 compression rate [Normal]: Normal [Economy]: Hi[...]

61 EV Your camera adjusts the exposure for each scene automatically. However, when the subject is too dark or too bright, 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 EV, press the  /  buttons and press OK to [...]

62 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 kinds of light that actually enters into the lens. You [...]

63 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 has higher noise (grains). [Auto]: Automatic adjustment [100]: Sensitivi ty equivalent to ISO100 [200]: Sensitivity equivalent to ISO200 Color To represent differe[...]

64 Sharpness High sharpness setting emphasizes the borders between light and dark areas of an image and makes the image’s edges look sharper. Low sharpness setting softens the look of an image. [High]: Hard touch [Medium]: Normal touch [Low]: Soft touch Quick V iew Set to display a photographed image on LCD monitor immediately after you have take[...]

65 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 using the  /  buttons. 2. To enter sub-menu,[...]

66 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 Bala nce 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 EV +0.0 X :Select Page T or S :Select Ite[...]

67 Setup Menu (in Captur e/V ideo/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/Tim e This sets the image recording date and time. Refer to “Setting the Date and Time” in page 23 for further details. [...]

68 Language Your camera has six language menu for you to select — English, French, Italiano, Espanol, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese. To select language, enter Setup menu and scroll to Language, then select the desired language. Automatic Power Off To save battery power, your camera has three automatic power off settings — 3, 5, 10 min[...]

69 CAMERA SPECIFICA TIONS 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 memory (14 MB available for image storage) SD memory [...]

70 TROUBLESHOOTING Refer to the symptoms and measures listed below before sending the camera for repairs. If the problem persists, contact your 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 or camera becomes warm. Cause The battery is not lo[...]

71 Symptom The camera does not shoot after pressing the shutter button. Images do not appear on the LCD monitor. The camera does not focus. The flash does not fire. The flash cannot recharge. Even the flash has fired, the image remains dark. The image is too dark. The image is too bright. The image color appeared unnatural. Cause The battery is run[...]

72 Symptom Cannot playback. The contents of memory card cannot be replayed. Files cannot be deleted. Cannot format a memory card. Cause The camera is not set to playback mode. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this camera. You played back a memory card that was not formatted by this camera. The memory card is write-protected. [...]

73 This product is warranted by RadioShack against manufacturing defects in material and workmanship under normal use for one (1) year from the date of purchase from RadioShack company-owned stores and authorized RadioShack franchisees and dealers. For complete warranty details and exclusions, check with your local RadioShack store. RadioShack Cust[...]