OPTIMA 2338mT

User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Preface iv About this Manual....iv Copyright....iv Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Compliance..iv Declaration of Conformity...iv Trademark Recognition...v Safety and Handling Precautions...v Camera Information....v Battery Information...v Using this Menu....vi Introduction 1 System Requirements...1 Main Features....1 Package Contents....2 Camera Views....3 Front View....3 Back View....3 Top View....3 Bottom View....4 Left View....4 Camera Buttons...4 Notifications.....5 Led Indicators....5 Operation Sound....6 Camera Memory....6 Internal memory....6 External storage....6 Getting Started 7 Attaching the Wrist Strap....7 Inserting the Battery....7 Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card...8 Charging the Battery....8 Turning the Power On and Off...9 Initial Settings....9 Setting the Language....9 Setting the Date & Time...9 Modes....10 Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode..10 Selecting the Record mode options...10 Using the LCD Screen 11 LCD Screen Layout....11 Record Mode Screen Layout...11 Playback Mode Screen Layout....12 Changing the LCD Screen Display...18 Using Quick-Set Bar...19 Recording Photos, Videos and Voices 22 Taking Photos...22 Using the Stabilizer....22 Setting Zoom Control...23 Setting Scene Mode....23
Using Intelligent Scene Mode...26 Using Smile Detection Mode...27 Using Blink Detection Mode...28 Setting Flash....29 Setting Snapshot Menu....29 Resolution...30 Quality....30 ISO....30 Metering....31 White Balance....31 Effect....32 AF Area....33 Flash Intensity....34 EV Compensation...34 Photo Frame....35 Sharpness....35 Saturation....35 Contrast....36 Date Stamp....36 Focus Mode....36 Drive Mode....37 AF Lamp....37 Recording Movies....38 Setting Camera to Record Movies...38 Setting Movie Size....39 YouTube(R) Mode....39 Setting Frame Rate....40 Setting White Balance...40 Setting Quality....40 Setting Focus Mode...40 Setting Effect....41 Recording Voices...41 Playback 42 Viewing in Single Navigation...42 Viewing Slideshow....42 Viewing in Drag & Play Mode....43 Viewing Thumbnails...43 Zooming Images....44 Trimming an Image....44 Playing Movies....45 Playing Voice Recording...45 Playing Voice Memo....46 Using My Drawings....46 Using My Drawing Toolbar...47 Adding a Memo Dialog to an Image...47 Rotating Images....48 Adding Photo Frame...48 Setting Z-Lighting....49 Setting DPOF....49 To set DPOF on a single file...49
To set DPOF on multiple files....50 To set DPOF on all files....50 To set DPOF off....50 Protecting/Unprotecting Files...51 To protect a file....51 To protect multiple files....51 To protect all files...51 To unprotect files....51 Deleting Files....52 To delete a file....52 To delete a voice memo....52 To delete multiple files....52 To delete all files...52 Setting Playback Menu....53 Resize....53 Voice Memo....54 Red-Eye Correction....55 Effect....55 Using the Setting Menu 57 Setting Memory Kit....57 Setting Auto Review...57 Setting Digital Zoom....58 Setting System Sound...58 Setting Volume....58 Setting LCD Brightness...59 Setting Power Save....59 Setting Date & Time...59 Setting TV Out....60 Setting Hot Key....60 Setting Startup Image....60 Resetting....61 Setting Language...61 Making Connections 62 Connecting the Camera to a TV...62 To connect your camera to a TV...62 To view photos....62 Connecting the Camera a PC...63 Connecting the Camera to a Printer...63 Setting PictBridge Menu...64 Appendix 65 About Folder and File Names...65 Folder Structure....65 File Naming....65 Troubleshooting 66 Specifications 67 Customer care 68

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3. Insert the battery into the compartment with the terminal facing inside the camera and the battery indent next to the compartment door.
4. Close the battery compartment.
Chapter 2 : Getting Started
Inserting an SD/SDHC Memory Card
Expand your cameras storage by using SD or SDHC memory cards. Follow these instructions to insert the SD/SDHC card. 1. Open the battery compartment at the bottom of the camera.
2. Insert the SD/SDHC card into the memory card slot with the metallic part facing the front side of the camera. 3. Push the SD/SDHC card into the memory slot until it clicks into place.

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To remove the SD/MMC card, gently push the card until it pops out. Pull out the card carefully.

Charging the Battery

The battery that comes along with your package is not charged. You need to charge the battery before using the camera. 1. Insert the battery into the battery charger as shown. 2. Connect the power cord to the battery charger. 3. Plug the power cord to the main outlet. The battery charging time is 2 hours.
The battery icon on the LCD screen indicates the battery level. See LCD Screen Layout on page 11.
Turning the Power On and Off
There are two ways to turn on the camera: Press and hold the Power button for 0. 3 seconds. The start up image displays briefly and the startup sound plays if enabled. The zoom lens extends and the camera is turned on in Record mode. Press and hold the Playback button for 0.3 seconds. The camera is turned on in Playback mode. The zoom lens are not extended. To turn off the camera, press the Power button. See Modes on page 10 to know more about Record and Playback mode.

Initial Settings

When you turn on your camera for the first time, you will be asked to do the initial settings of your camera. When you turn the Power button on, the Language Menu is displayed on the LCD screen for you to setup the display language.

Setting the Language

1. Tap , to move through the selection.
2. Tap to select language.
Setting the Date & Time
1. Tap the screen to move through date and time. 2. Tap or to change the value of date and time.
3. Tap SET to apply. Now, you are ready to start taking photos and videos.
If the batteries are removed for more than 48 hours, the Date & Time will have to be re-set.
Your camera has two modes:

Record mode

Set to Record mode to capture images and record videos and audio clips. Record mode can be further set to:
Snapshot mode. Use this mode to capture still images. Other scene modes can be selected in Snapshot mode. Camcorder mode. Use this mode to record video. Voice Recorder mode. Use this mode to record voice clips.

See "Selecting the Record mode options" below.

Playback mode

Set your camera to Playback mode to view and edit captured images and playback videos and audio clips. You can also attach voice memo to images in this mode. When you turn on your camera using the Power button, you are automatically turned on Record mode.
Switching between Record mode and Playback Mode
In Record mode, press the Playback button to switch to Playback mode. In Playback mode, press the Playback button to switch back to Record mode.
Selecting the Record mode options
Maximize the quality and ease of use of your camera by using the different mode options. The mode options allow you to capture images with preset settings according to scene conditions. 1. Set the camera to Record mode. 2. Tap to launch Quick-Set Bar. to launch Scene Mode

3. Tap submenu.

ISO AUTO
4. Tap to select scene. 5. Tap

to close menu.

Scene mode icon may vary depending on the current mode. For more information, see Setting Snapshot Menu on page 29.
Chapter 3: Using the LCD Screen

Using the LCD Screen

The high resolution 3 touch screen LCD screen shows all important information regarding camera settings as well as the visual image of your photo or video. The display on the LCD screen is called the On Screen Display or OSD.

LCD Screen Layout

The following illustrations show the LCD screen layout and icon descriptions.
Record Mode Screen Layout

11 0.0EV 3200 17

No. 9 Item Record Mode Flash Focus Mode Self-timer / Burst Stabilizer Zoom indicator Shots available Resolution Quality

Description

Indicates the current record mode settings. Indicates flash settings. Indicates focus mode settings. Indicates drive mode settings. Indicates Stabilizer function is on. Displays zoom. Indicates the remaining shots available. Displays resolution settings. Displays quality settings.
Chapter 3 : Using the LCD Screen

No. 16 17

Item Focus frame Exposure Quick-Set Bar ISO White Balance Metering Histogram Battery
Description Use to frame subject to capture. Displays exposure settings. Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar. Displays ISO settings. Displays white balance settings. Displays metering settings. Graphic display of ISO settings. Indicates battery level.
Playback Mode Screen Layout
The Playback mode display varies depending on the type of image being viewed. Playback mode display of still images:

F 3.1 1/ 30 0.0EV 8

No. 5 Battery File no. / Total no. Recording information Quick-Set Bar Next Item
Indicates battery level. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the memory. Displays recording information of the file. Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar. Tap to display next file.

No. 10

Item Slideshow Previous Voice memo DPOF Protect
Description Tap to start slideshow. Tap to display previous file. Indicates voice memo is attached. Indicates the file is marked for printing. Indicates the file is protected.

Playback mode of videos:

11 00:00:53/00:01:11
No. Battery File no. / Total no. Movie clip Quick-Set Bar Next Slideshow Item Description Indicates the battery level. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. Indicates the file is a movie. Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar. Tap to display next file. Tap to activate slideshow.

No. 11 12

Item Previous Protect Volume Playback buttons Playing status Played time
Description Tap to display previous file. Indicates the file is protected. Adjusts and displays volume level. Tap buttons to play / pause / stop / fast forward / rewind movie. Displays playing status. Indicates played time.
Playback mode of audio clips:
No. Item Battery File no. / Total no. Voice memo Quick-Set Bar Next Slideshow Description Indicates the battery level. Indicates the file number over the total number of files in the storage card. Indicates the file is an audio file Tap to activate Quick-Set Bar. Tap to display next file. Disabled slideshow icon. Available only in image/ video playback mode.
Description Tap to display previous file. Indicates the file is protected. Adjusts and displays volume level. Tap buttons to play / pause / stop / fast forward / rewind audio playback. Displays playing status. Indicates played time.
Changing the LCD Screen Display
The type of information displayed on the LCD screen can be changed using the Display button. Press the Display button repeatedly to change the LCD display from one type to another. In Record Mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

0.0EV 3200

OSD on

Full OSD on

Guide lines on

OSD off

The OSD information may vary depending on the record mode type. Use the Guide lines to properly set image for capture.
In Playback mode, the LCD display can be changed into any of the following:

27/27 27/27

F 3.1 1/ 30 0.0EV
LCD display cannot be changed in the following situations: Recording movie or audio clips Playing movie or audio clips Playing slideshow

Using Quick-Set Bar

The Quick-Set Bar acts as a shortcut menu to adjust basic settings in Record and Playback Mode. The menu icons show the current settings for each function. The icons vary depending on the selected mode and its settings. Tap Tap to launch Quick-Set Bar. to close Quick-Set Bar. Quick-Set Bar icon

Snapshot Mode

The Quick-Set Bar in Snapshot mode contains nine menu options, three of which are user-defined. Availability of some menu functions vary depending on the scene mode selected. Unavailable functions or functions with preset settings appear as gray icons.

1. Tap

to launch Scene
Mode submenu. 2. Tap to select desired scene.
Scene Mode icon may vary depending on the current settings.
The succeeding table shows the available scene mode settings. Icon Auto Program Item Description The simplest way to shoot basic images. Settings are adjusted automatically. The camera automatically adjusts suitable shooting settings like shutter speed and aperture values. The camera detects the shooting conditions and automatically switches to the appropriate scene mode. See Using Intelligent Scene Mode on page 26. The camera blurs the background to focus on the subject. This feature is used to emphasize wide scenic views. This feature enhances the red hue for recording sunset images. This feature is used to capture the image of a backlight object by changing the metering. This feature is used to capture still images of moving kids. This feature is used to capture images with night scenery background. This feature slows shutter speed to capture fireworks explosions. This feature is used for snow scenes. This feature captures still images in high speed motions. This feature is used for wedding or indoor party settings. This feature is used to capture warm candle light effects. This feature is used to capture portrait pictures with night or dark background.

Intelligent Scene

Portrait Landscape Sunset Backlight Kids Night Scene Fireworks Snow Sports Party Candlelight NIght Portrait
Item Soft Skin Soft Flowing Water
Description This feature enhances skin tone thus facial skin appears smooth. This feature enhances smooth effects like water or silk. This feature is used to capture food images. The increased saturation in this mode makes the captured image more enticing. This feature enhances the edges of captured images. This feature enhances the black and white contrast normally used when capturing text images. Pictures taken in Auction mode are automatically saved under a specific folder named _AUCT. See Folder Structure on page 65 for more information. This feature uses smile tracking to auto detect faces to capture. When smiles are detected, it continuously captures the image. See Using Smile Detection Mode on page 27. This feature detects if the subject blinked an eye when the image is captured and gives the user an option whether to save it or not. See Using Blink Detection Mode on page 28. This mode is used to record movie clips. This mode is used to record audio clips.

Building Text

Auction

Smile Detection

Blink Detection

Camcorder Voice Recorder

Using Intelligent Scene Mode
With the Intelligent Scene Mode, the camera automatically detects the shooting conditions and switches to the appropriate scene and settings when aiming on a subject. This feature is most useful for novice users to capture great images even without basic knowledge of photography.

12M 3:2 8M

4000x3000 4000x2672 3264x2448
Pixel Size 4000 x x x x 1944
Print Size Suggestion A2 Size A2 Size A3 Size A4 Size

3M 16:9

Pixel Size 2048 x x x 480
Print Size Suggestion 4 x 6 HDTV E-mail

3:2 8M 5M

Quality
The Quality function lets you adjust the quality settings of your photos before you capture them. The quality determines the amount of compression applied to your photos. More compression results in a more detailed image. However, the higher the quality, the more memory space is required in your memory card. Available settings for still images are as follows: Super fine, Fine, and Normal.
Quality Superfine Fine Normal
The ISO function lets you adjust the ISO sensitivity in recording still images depending on the lightning levels of your surroundings. Use a higher ISO setting in dim conditions and a lower ISO setting in brighter conditions. Available settings are: Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, and 3200. 30

ISO AUTO ISO 80 ISO 100

Auto 80 100

Metering

The Metering function lets you select the area of the subject or frame by which the camera measures light to record still images or movies.
Metering Multi Center Spot

Icon Multi

Description The camera measures the exposure readings from multiple points in the subject area. The camera measures the average light from the entire frame but gives more importance to the values near the center. The camera selects the exposure value based on the center of your picture.

Center Spot

White Balance
The White Balance function allows you to adjust the camera settings according to the white light when recording still images and movies. When you tap a selection, you can see the preview on the LCD screen synchronously. Tap SET to save and apply settings.
Item Auto Daylight Cloudy Tungsten Fluorescent
Description The camera automatically adjusts the white balance. Ideally used for bright sunny conditions. Ideally used for cloudy conditions. Ideally used for indoor photos with tungsten or halogen lighting without a flash. Ideally used for indoor photos with fluorescent lighting conditions.

Item Custom

Description Used when light source cannot be specified. When user taps this icon,

WB icon appears.

Tap to measure the white balance manually.

Effect

The Effect function lets you record still images or movies and apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect. Tap a selection to view the effect on the LCD screen. Tap SET to save and apply settings.

to display the

Setting Quality
The quality determines the amount of compression applied to the movie. More compression results in a more detailed image. However, the higher the quality, the more memory space is required in your memory card. To set the quality, tap to activate Quick-Set Bar. Tap the quality icon, then select an option. Available settings are: Super fine, Fine, and Normal.

Setting Focus Mode

This function allows users to define the type of focus when recording movies. To set focus mode, tap to activate Quick-Set Bar. Tap the focus mode icon, then select option. The table below shows the available settings. Icon Item Auto Focus Macro Description Camera automatically focuses on a specific object. Camera focuses on the detail and sharpness of a very close image. If Macro is enabled, the macro icon is displayed on the LCD screen.

INF PF

Item Pan Focus Infinity
Description Camera focuses on every object. Camera focuses on distant objects.

PF INF

Setting Effect
To set an effect, tap to activate Quick-Set Bar. Tap screen. See Effect on page 32.

to display the effect

Recording Voices
1. To select Voice Recording mode, tap from Scene Mode menu. The Voice Recording Quick-Set Bar is displayed on the LCD screen. 2. Press the Shutter button to close the Quick-Set Bar and display the Ready to record screen. See picture on the right. 3. Tap 4. Tap

Ready to record

00:00:00
or press the Shutter button to start recording. or press the Shutter button again to stop recording.
Voice recording will automatically stop when the maximum memory capacity is full.

Chapter 5 : Playback

Playback
View images, videos and voice recordings through your cameras Playback mode.
Viewing in Single Navigation
The Single navigation mode displays the image one by one on the LCD screen. To view images/videos/voice recordings, follow the steps below. 1. Press the Playback mode. button to set or turn on the camera to Playback
2. The LCD screen displays an image. To understand the icons and other information on the screen, please see Playback Mode Screen Layout on page 12.

Yes No Overwrite

Using My Drawing Toolbar
The toolbar icons may vary depending on the current function selected. Icon Description Tap to draw freely on the photo. Tap to stamp symbols on the photo. Tap to erase drawings on the photo. Tap to select pen stroke. Tap to select stamp stroke. Icon Description Tap to select color. Tap to undo/redo last operation. Tap to reset all operations. Tap to save changes. Tap to exit My Drawings.
Adding a Memo Dialog to an Image
The Add Memo function lets you add a memo dialog to a still image. This function is not available for images captured with VGA and 16:9 HD resolution. 1. View the image to add memo dialog to. 2. Tap >. The My Drawing toolbar is displayed on the LCD screen. 3. Tap to use add memo function. Tap select dialog stroke. 4. Press Display button to hide the toolbar. to
5. Tap on the LCD screen position to add memo dialog. See picture on the right. 6. When done, press Display button to display the toolbar.

Rotating Images

The Rotate function lets you change the orientation of a saved photo. This function in only available for still images. Rotated images are saved as the current file. 1. View the image to rotate. 2. Tap >.
3. Tap to rotate image 90 counter or clockwise / clockwise. Tap the icons repeatedly until desired orientation is achieved. The preview on the LCD screen changes synchronously. 4. Tap SET to apply and save changes.

Adding Photo Frame

For a more artistic effect, you can frame your still images using the Photo Frame function. This function is for still images only. However, photo frame is not available for images captured in 16:9 HD resolution. 1. View the image you want to add photo frame to. 2. Tap >. The framed image is displayed on the LCD screen. 3. Tap or to move through the

photo frame selections.

4. Tap SET to add selected photo frame. 5. Select whether to: Yes. Save changes to a new file. No. Discard changes. Overwrite. Save and apply changes to the current file.

Setting Z-Lighting

The Z-Lighting function allows you to manually adjust the exposure to compensate for inadequate lighting conditions. This function is only applicable for still images. The edited image can be saved as a new file. 1. View the file to adjust lighting. 2. Tap >.

Z-Lighting

3. Tap or the slider bar to increase/ or decrease the value. As you adjust the settings, the LCD screen synchronously displays the image applying the new settings. Available settings are: 0.0, 1.0, 2.0, 3.0, and 4.0. 4. Tap SET to continue. 5. Select whether to: Yes. Save changes to a new file. No. Discard changes. Overwrite. Save and apply changes to the current file.

Setting DPOF

The Digital Print Order Format (DPOF) function allows you to mark still images in your memory card for printing and allows you to specify the number of copies that you want to print at a later date. When all images to be printed are marked, take the memory card to a digital printing service, or use a DPOF compatible printer.

Protect selected?

To protect all files
1. Tap 2. Tap All. 3. Confirm to protect all files. >.

To unprotect files

Protected files can be unlocked following the same procedures above. Tapping > displays an unprotect confirmation message. See picture on the right.
Unprotect this file? Yes No Select All

Deleting Files

The Delete function lets you remove unwanted files in the internal memory or on the memory card.
Protected files cannot be deleted. Make sure the file is not protected before proceeding. To unprotect a file, see To unprotect files on page 51. If the camera is in thumbnail mode, tapping > displays delete multiple files interface.

To delete a file

1. View image/video/voice recording file you want to delete on the LCD screen. 2. Tap >. See picture on the right.
Delete this file? Yes Voice only Select All
3. To delete currently viewed file, tap Yes.

To delete a voice memo

1. View the image file with voice memo attached on the LCD screen. 2. Tap >.
Voice only icon is enabled when viewed image has a voice memo attached.
3. To delete the voice memo only, tap Voice only.

To delete multiple files

1. Tap >. 2. Tap Select. The LCD screen displays files in thumbnail view. 3. Tap a thumbnail to mark file for deletion. The recycle bin icon appears on the thumbnail. 4. Tap Delete to delete marked files. 5. Select Yes to confirm delete.

Delete

To delete all files
1. Tap 2. Tap All. 3. Confirm to delete all files. >.

Delete the selected?

Setting Playback Menu
The Playback menu allows you to edit images, delete files, records voice memo, and setup other playback settings.
Resize Voice Memo Protect Delete

To go to Playback Menu:

1. Tap > >.
or 2. Tap to move to the next/previous page of menu selection. 3. To select an item, tap the icon.
4. To change the submenu settings, tap the icon of desired settings. 5. Tap to exit submenu.

Resize

The Resize function allows you to change the image resolution of large images to smaller ones. This function is only available for still images.

To resize an image:

1. View image to resize on the LCD screen. 2. From the Playback menu, tap Resize. 3. Tap desired size. Select size among: 8M, 5M, 3M, and VGA. Available size settings may vary depending on the original image size. Unavailable settings appear as gray icons.
Resize this file ? 8M 5M 3M VGA
4. After selecting size, tap to confirm whether to: Yes. Save the new file as a new one. No. Discard resize. Overwrite. Apply and save changes to the current file.
Resize function is not available for photos with image size set to VGA.

Voice Memo

The Voice Memo function allows you to record and attach a voice memo to a saved image. You can record a maximum of 20 seconds of Voice memo per image. This function is only available for still images.

To record voice memo:

1. View image to attach voice memo on the LCD screen. 2. From the Playback menu, tap Voice Memo. The voice recording interface is displayed on the LCD screen.

to start recording.

Recording Memo 00:12

Time left for recording.

4. Tap to stop recording. The voice memo is automatically saved and attached to the image.
To attach voice memo to an image with existing voice memo:
1. View the image with an attached voice memo on the LCD screen. 2. From the Playback menu, tap Voice Memo. 3. The Overwrite confirmation message appears. Tap whether to:

Overwrite

Yes. Record another voice memo to replace the existing one. Yes No. Retain existing voice memo and exit No the function. 4. When you select Yes, the Recording memo interface is displayed on the LCD screen. Follow the procedure in recording a voice memo mentioned above.

Red-Eye Correction

The Red-Eye Correction function is used to reduce red-eye in captured images. This function is only available for still images. Red-eye correction can be applied to an image several times, but the quality may gradually deteriorate.
To activate Red-Eye Correction:
1. View the image on the LCD screen. 2. From the Playback menu, tap Red-eye Correction. 3. The image is displayed on the LCD screen with corrected red-eye. 4. Tap SET to apply red-eye correction. 5. Tap whether to: Yes. Save the image to a new file. No. Disregard red-eye correction. Overwrite. Apply and save changes to the existing file.

SET Save As

The Effect function lets you edit still images to apply different colors or tones for a more artistic effect.

To add Effect:

1. View the image on the LCD screen. 2. From the Playback menu, tap Effect. The Effect icons appear. 3. Tap desired settings to preview effect on the LCD screen. See table for more information. 4. Tap SET to continue. 5. Tap whether to:
Yes. Save the image to a new file. No. Disregard changes. Overwrite. Apply and save changes to the existing file. The succeeding table shows the available settings. Icon

Item Normal Sepia

Description No effect is added to the image. Image is saved with a sepia tone. Image is saved in black and white. Image appears to be the opposite of the original image.

B&W

Negative

Item Mosaic Vivid Red

Description Image is saved with mosaic tiles. Image is saved with reddish tint. Image is saved with greenish tint. Image is saved with bluish tint.
Chapter 6: Using the Setting Menu

Using the Setting Menu

You can access the Setting menu whether you are in Record or Playback mode. The Setting menu allows you to configure general camera settings. Submenu options may vary depending on the current mode. Unavailable options are disabled.

To go to Setting Menu:

Memory Kit Auto Review Digital Zoom System Sound
or 2. Tap to move to the next/ previous page of menu selection. 3. Tap a submenu option to change submenu settings. 4. Tap to exit submenu.

Setting Memory Kit

Use this function to manage contents of the internal memory or memory card. Available settings are: Format. Select to format currently used memory. Copy to Card. Select to copy all files stored in the internal memory to the memory card.
Memory Kit Format Copy to Card
If there is no memory card inserted, the Copy to Card function is not available.

Setting Auto Review

The Auto Review function lets you view the captured image right after shooting it. Available settings are: Off, 1 sec., 2 sec., 3 sec., and 5 sec.

TV Out

NTSC PAL

Setting Hot Key

The Hot Key function is available only in snaphshot mode. This function allows you to define the three shortcut icons on the Snapshot Mode Quick-Set Bar. 1. From the Settings menu, tap Hot Key. The Hot key interface appears. 2. Tap an icon on the Quick-Set Bar to replace. A pop up selection appears. 3. Tap desired submenu. 4. To replace other icons, repeat steps 2-3. 5. Tap SET to save and apply changes.

Hot Key

ISO 12M AUTO

Setting Startup Image

The Startup Image function allows you to setup a startup image when you turn on your camera. 1. From the Setting menu, tap Startup Image. The menu selection appears. 2. Tap to select option: Off. Disable the startup image. System. Use camera default image.
Startup Image Off System My Photo SET
My Photo. Select image from captured images in memory card. Tap this option to display thumbnails and select image. 3. Tap SET to apply changes.
Tap the thumbnail, then tap SET to select image and close selection.

Resetting

The Reset function is used to reset the camera to its initial default settings and to reset file numbering when saving images/videos/voice recordings. To Reset 1. From the Setting menu, select Reset. 2. Tap option:

Reset File No. Reset

Reset File No. Tap to reset file numbering. To understand folder and file structure of your camera, see 1/1 About Folder and File Names on page 65. Reset. Tap to reset camera to initial default settings. 3. A confirmation message appears. Tap Yes to reset. Tap No to exit submenu.

Setting Language

The Language function allows you to choose the language of the on screen display (OSD) menu. 1. From the Setting menu, tap Language. 2. Tap to apply desired language.

Language

English Franais Espaol
Chapter 7 : Making Connections

Making Connections

You can connect your camera to: TV Computer Printer
Connecting the Camera to a TV
To connect your camera to a TV
1. Turn on the camera. 2. Set the TV out to match TVs video out format. See Setting TV Out on page 60. 3. Connect the USB/AV 3-in-1 cable to the USB port on the bottom of your camera. 4. Connect the other end of the cable to the TVs AV input port. 5. The LCD screen turns black and all images and video clips are displayed on the TV.

File Naming

File names begin with DSCI and followed by a 4-digit number that increases in sequence. File numbering starts from 0001 when a new folder is created. If the highest folder number is 999 and the highest file number exceeds 9999, the camera will display the warning message Folder cannot be created. When this happens, try one of the following ways: Reset the file number. See Resetting on page 61 Plug in a new memory card.
Do not change the folder and file names in the memory card using your PC. It may be unable to playback the data using the camera.

Troubleshooting

Problem Camera does not turn on. Camera turns off automatically. LCD turns blank. Empty battery icon is displayed on the LCD, then the camera turns off. LCD screen displays No image. LCD screen displays Not available for this file. LCD screen displays Memory full. LCD screen displays File locked LCD screen displays Card locked. LCD screen displays Format error. LCD screen displays Copy error. Cause and/or Action The batteries may be exhausted. Charge or replace the batteries. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the camera. Press any button except the Power button to turn on the LCD. Batteries are exhausted, please replace or recharge.
The image file on the memory card. Image file format may not be supported. Function is only available for specific file types. File format is not supported. Memory card is full. Replace the memory card with a new one or delete unnecessary images. This file is locked. Unlock the file. See Protecting/ Unprotecting Files on page 51. The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. The memory card is protected. Remove the card and slide the write-protect switch to its unlock position. The memory card is full. Replace card or delete unnecessary files. Incorrect TV-out type was selected. Set the correct TV-out type to match your TV system. Do not force the lens to go back. The type of the battery used may be incorrect or the battery power level is too low. Change the battery or charge the battery before using the camera.
No image displays on the TV screen The lens got stuck up.

Specifications

Sensor Lens LCD Monitor Focus Range Aperture 12 Mega Pixels CCD, Size: 1/2.3 Focal Length: f = 6.3 - 18.9 mm, 3X optical zoom, 5x digital zoom Display: 3.0 color LCD 0.4m - Infinity (All zoom step) 0.1m - Infinity (At wide only) F = 3.1 - 5.6 Auto: 1 - 1/2,000 sec. Manual mode: 15 - 1/2,000 sec. Night: 15 - 1/2000 sec. Fireworks: 8 sec. Still Image: EXIF 2.2 compatible format (JPEG compression) Video: AVI (MJPEG) Audio: WAV Auto, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200 -2EV to + 2EV (1/3EV steps) Multi, Spot, Center-weighted, Face Recognition AE & AF Auto, Forced Off, Forced On, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync continuous, taking 3 pictures (OEV, -0.3EV, +0.3EV) 10 sec., 2 sec. Auto, Program, Intelligent Scene, Portrait, Landscape, Sunset, Backlight, Kids, Night Scene, Fireworks, Snow, Sports, Party, Candlelight, Night Portrait, Soft Skin, Soft Flowing Water, Food, Building, Text, Auction, Smile Capture, Blink Detection, Movie, Voice Recording Still Image: 12M (4000 X 3000), 3:2 (4000 X 2672), 8M (3264 X 2448), 5M (2592 X 1944), 3M (2048 X 1536), HD (1920 x 1080), VGA (640 X 480) Size: 16:9, 640 X 480, 320 X 240, YouTube(R) Manual (5 modes in manual selection: Daylight, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent, Custom)

OPTIMA 2338mT

12.0 MegaPixel
12.0 MegaPixel CCD sensor 3x optical zoom, 5x digital zoom 3.0 TFT LCD display Supports SDHC card format Movie recording with sound 24 scene modes Lithium-ion battery Metal body Highlights Touch screen display Face tracking Digital stabilizer Smile detection Auto exposure bracketing YouTube video format

Technical details

Image sensor Sensor Optics Lens and type Focal length Equivalent to 35mm camera Brightness Shutter speed Zoom Optical zoom Digital zoom Focusing Focus range (normal) Focus range (macro) Exposure Exposure compensation -2 EV to +2 EV in 1/3 steps, (-2.0, -1.7, -1.3, -1.0, -0.7, -0.3, 0.0, +0.3, +0.7, +1.0, +1.3, +1.7, +2.0) Exposure metering Exposure control ISO White balance Center-weighted, multi, spot Automatic/ manual Automatic, 100, 200, 400, 800, Automatic, daylight, cloudy, tungsten, custom, uorescent LCD Display Resolution Memory Memory internal Memory external 32 MB SD card: up to 2 GB; SDHC card: up to 16 GB Dealer stamp Resolution Still image 4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672 (3:2), 3264 x 2448, 2592 x 1944, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080 16:9 (HD), 640 x 480 Video Video frame rate File formats Still image Video Audio Flash modes Flash light Automatic, red eye reduction, automatic red eye reduction, slow sync, on/ off JPEG (EXIF 2.2 compatible), DCF format DPOF compatible MJPEG w/audio WAV
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Scene modes 12.0 MegaPixel CCD sensor Scene modes Program, movie, voice recording, sunset, backlight, quick mode, landscape, portrait, snow, night scene, kids, food, 6 elements in 5 groups f = 6.3 (W) ~ 18.9 (T) mm 35.5 (W) ~ 106.5 (T) mm F/ 3.1 (W), 5.6 (T) 1/2000 ~ 1 sec. Interfaces USB 2.0 3x 5x Power source Power supply 40 cm ~ innity (W/T) 10 cm ~ 60 cm (W), 40 cm ~ 60 cm (T) Others Camera dimensions Body Weight Accessories Accessories USB/ AV cable, pouch, lithium-ion battery, battery charger, power cord, hand strap, CD software, quick guide Logistics Item number Bar code 3.0" TFT LCD, touch screen 960 (W) x 240 (H) UPC code Packaging size Packaging unit Weight (packaging) Weight (packaging unit) Dimensions (packaging unit) x 161 x 87 mm g 4.7 kg 460 x 250 x 190 mm 95.4 x 56.4 x 18.9 mm Metal 130 g Auto power off Lithium-ion battery 1 min., 3 min., 5 min. TV out Full speed PAL/ NTSC reworks, building, text, sports, party, candlelight, night portrait, soft skin, soft owing water, smile detection, auction, blink detection
848 x 480 (16:9), 640 x 480 (share YouTube), 320 x 240 15, 30 fps