Mercury S304 User manual

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Table of Contents

Welcome.........................................................................................................................…….. 3

Getting Started………………………………………………………………………………………..4

-Contents of Package................................................……….............…….............. 4

-System Requirements................................................……….............……......….. 5

-Feature...................................................................…............................…......….. 6

-LCD Display Icons...................................................................….......................... 6

-Shooting Mode...................................................................…..............…………… 7

-Camera Setting Icons...........…............................................................................. 8~12

Power Up……………………………………………………………………………………………. 13

-Battery Installation..................................................................…......................... 13

-Turning the Power ON/OFF.......…...................................................................… 13

-Sleep Mode..................................................................…............................……. 13

Set Up Mode………………………………………………………………………………………….14

-Startup Screen…………………………………………………………………………14

-Video Format..................................................................…............................….. 14

-Sharpness...................................................................…..................................... 14

-Specifying Image Size and Quality.............................…..................................... 14~15

-Selecting the Focus Mode............................................…................................... 15

-Using Different Metering Options...................................….................................. 15

-Using the Flash...................................…............................................................. 16

-Exposure Compensation (EV Shift) ...…............................................................. 17

-Adjusting White Balance..................…................................................................ 17

-Using the Self-Timer.................…........................................................................ 17

-Quick View................…....................................................................................... 17

-Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio..................................................................... 18

Taking Pictures.................................................................................................….......…….. 19

Taking Video or Audio..................................................................................….......….……. 20

Playing Back Pictures, Video and Audio.......................................................….......…….. 21

DPOF Print.....................................................….......….….................................................... 21

Install Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Programs……………………………………………….. 22

-Install Camera Driver.......................................................................................... 22

-ArcSoft PhotoImpression 4.0.......................................……………………….….. 23

-ArcSoft PhotoBase 3.0..........................................………………………............. 24

-ArcSoft VideoImpression 1.6...........................……………………….....……....... 25

-QuickTime Player 6.....……………………….....……...............…………………… 26

Uninstall Application Programs……………………………………………………………….... 27

Download Photos………………………………………………………………………………….. 28

-Using a Memory Card to Transfer Images to a Computer..................………….. 28

-Transferring Record Photos/ Video to Your Computer………………………….. 29

-Downloading Photos Using PhotoImpression4.0……..…………………………... 30

-Photo and Sharing Management Using PhotoBase 3.0………………….....….... 31

Video Playback…………………………………………………………………………………….. 32

-Video Playback Using VideoImpression 1.6……………………………………..... 32

-Playing Movie Clips Using QuickTime Player 6…………………………………… 33

Appendix……………………………………………………………………………………………. 34

-Troubleshooting………………………………………………………………………. 34

-Specifications………………………………...…………………………………….…. 35

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Welcome

¾ Thank you for choosing the Camera to pursue your digital adventures. Whether you are

creating memories of your friends and family or exploring the great outdoors to get the

utmost satisfaction from your digital camera, please take a moment to read through this

manual. Its contents will send you on an educational journey into your camera's multiple

capabilities.

Safety Information

Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions

described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.

• Never operate the camera inside of an aircraft or anywhere else where operation of

such devices is restricted. Improper use creates the risk of serious accident.

• Do not aim the camera directly into the sun or other intense light sources which could

damage your eyesight.

• Do not try to open the case of the camera or attempt to modify this camera in any way.

High-voltage internal components create the risk of electric shock when exposed.

Maintenance and repairs should be carried out only by authorized service providers.

• Do not fire the flash too close to the eyes of animals or people, especially for young

children. Eye damage may result. In particular, remain at least one meter away from

infants when using flash.

• Keep the camera away from water and other liquids. Do not use the camera with wet

hands. Never use the camera in the rain or snow. Moisture creates the danger of fire

and electric shock.

• Keep the camera and its accessories out of the reach of children and animals to

prevent accidents or damage to the camera.

• If you notice smoke or a strange odor coming from the camera, turn the power off

immediately. Take the camera to the nearest authorized service center for repair.

Never attempt to repair the camera on your own.

• Use only the recommended power accessories. Use of power sources not expressly

recommended for this equipment may lead to overheating, distortion of the equipment,

fire, electrical shock or other hazards.

• Never apply too much force when cleaning the surface of the lens. Doing so can

scratch the lens surface and cause malfunction.

• The camera may become slightly warm during use. This does not indicate

malfunction.

• If the exterior of the camera needs cleaning, wipe it with a soft, dry cloth.

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Getting Started

Contents of Package

1. Digital Camera 4. Video Cable

5. Strap

2. QOG

6. USB Cable

7. Installation CD

3. Carry Bag

8. 2AAA Batteries

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Getting Started

System Requirements

¾ Personal computer, laptop, desktop, or IBM compatible with Pentium 166 MHz minimum,

and with an active USB (universal serial bus) port.

¾ Windows 98SE/ ME/ 2000/ XP, CD ROM drive, color monitor, mouse and keyboard.

NOTE

For transferring still images or for video conferencing, your computer, must have modem and

communication software for internet connection.

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Power button

Flash

Lens

Self-Timer indicator

Mode switch

Microphone

Menu button

4way, Multi-

Function buttons

Set button/

Flash button

Display button

LCD display

M

acro mo

d

e

A/V Out port / USB

M

emory se

l

ecte

d

for date storage

EV value

Photo mode

Image size

Quality

White balance

indicator

Sharpness

Battery capacity

Zoom indicato

r

Flash mode indicator

Timer

Picture remaining

Getting Started

Feature

LCD Display Icons

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Getting Started

Shooting Mode

AVI Use this mode to record video clips at a resolution of 320x240, 160x120 or

640x480 pixels.

PHOTOGRAPHY Use this mode to take a single image each time the [Shutter]

button is pressed.

BURST Use this mode to take up to five images when the [Shutter] button is

pressed.

PLAYBACK Use this mode to view the images/ video clips. Thumbnail display,

delete or set DPOF recorded images is available.

PC CAMERA Use this mode to open the Webcam mode.

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Getting Started

Camera Setting Icons

AVI Mode

Video and Audio Video Only

Return

Video and Audio

White Balance

Auto WB

Daylight

Shade Fluorescent Tungsten

Return

Quality Super Fine

High

Normal

Return

Resolution

640X480

320X240

160X12

0

Return

Set Up

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Getting Started

Camera Setting Icons

Photo Mode

Resolution

3500X2625

2048X1536

1600X1200 1280X960

Return

Self Timer

OFF

50 seconds 30 seconds 10 seconds 2 seconds

Return

White Balance

Auto Daylight

Shade Select

Fluoresce

Tungsten

Return

Set Up

Return

Filter

Vivid

Normal

Sepia

Black and White

Return

Quality

Super Fine

High

Normal

Return

Sharpness

Hard

Normal

Soft

Return

Metering

Pattern

Center-weighted

average

Average

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Getting Started

Camera Setting Icons

Burst Mode

Resolution

Return

Self Timer

OFF

50 seconds 30 seconds 10 seconds 2 seconds

Return

White Balance

Auto

Daylight

Shade Select

Fluoresce

Tungsten

Return

Set Up

Return

Filter

Vivid

Normal

Sepia

Black and White

Return

Quality Super Fine

High

Normal

Return

Sharpness

Hard

Normal

Soft

Return

Metering

Pattern

Center-weighted

average

Average

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Getting Started

Camera Setting Icons

Playback Mode

Camera Setting Icons

PC Mode

Manu

Lock

Protect Current

image play

Cancel Protect

Current imag

e

Protect

All image

Cancel

Return

Slide Show Start

Return

Repeat play

Delete

Delete Current

Return

Delete All

DPOF

Print Current

image play

Cancel Print

Current image

Print All

image

play

Cancel Print

All image

Return

PC Camera Mode

Mass Storage Mode

Set Up

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Format

Unformat

t

Format

Month/Date

Year

Month/Date

Date/Month

Year

OFF

Getting Started

Camera Setting Icons

Set Up Mode

Quick View ON

Return

OFF

Auto Power

1 minute

10 minutes

20 minutes

Return

Video Format Off

NTSC

PAL

Return

Date & Time

Return

Beep Sound

ON

Return

OFF

Date Stamp

Return

Startup screen Default

User’s screen No screen

Return

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Power Up

Battery Installation

1. Open the battery chamber cover.

2. Insert batteries in correct polarity (+ and -) as shown on the inside of the battery chamber.

3. Close the battery chamber cover.

4. Power turns ON after pressing the [Power] button.

5. The camera is now ready to take pictures.

Turning the Power ON/OFF

1. Press the [Power] button to power on the camera.

2. To turn camera OFF press [Power] button until the camera beeps and the LCD screen is

blank.

3. To turn camera ON from the OFF mode, press [Power] button until a beep is heard and the

LCD screen turn on.

Sleep Mode

1. In the “ Setup” mode.

2. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] button to select “ Auto Power Off”, and press [Set] button.

3. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] button to select the setting you want , and press [Set] button.

1 minute When the camera is ON while not being used for 1 minute, it will

automatically perform sleep mode to save battery power.

10 minutes When the camera is ON while not being used for 10 minutes, it will

automatically perform sleep mode to save battery power.

20 minutes When the camera is ON while not being used for 20 minutes, it will

automatically perform sleep mode to save battery power.

OFF The camera will not turn OFF automatically.

 To re-activate the camera from sleep mode:

1. Press the [Power] button once.

2. The camera is ready to take the next picture.

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Set Up Mode

Startup Screen (Default: Default Screen )

You can select your favorite picture which you taken and saved in the camera.

1. In the “ Photo”, “ Burst” or “ Playback” mode, and press [MENU] button.

2. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Set up” Mode, and press [SET] button.

3. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Startup Screen”, and press [SET] button.

4. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ User’s Screen”, and press [SET] button. Then you can

use [

][ ] to choose one picture from the camera, and press [SET] button.

5. Restart your camera, and then you can see the startup screen that you selected.

No startup screen.

1. If you don’t want to have startup screen, you can in the “ Photo”, “ Burst” or

“ Playback” mode, and press [MENU] button.

2. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Set up” Mode, and press [SET] button.

3. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Startup Screen”, and press [SET] button.

4. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ No Screen”, and press [SET] button.

5. Then when you start camera, there will be no startup screen.

Video Format (Default: NTSC )

Set the video output format for displaying recorded pictures/ video clips on a television.

For North America, Japan

Europe, South America and China, etc., area

Sharpness (Default: NORMAL )

Sharpen the edge of the image detail.

Leave the image detail as captured.

Soften the edge of the image detail for special effect.

Specifying Image Size and Quality

You can specify the image size and image quality to suit the type of image you are recording.

 To specify the image size

1. In the “ Photo” mode, press [Menu] button.

2. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Resolution”, and then press [Set] button.

3.

Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [Set] button.

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Set Up Mode

Size Purpose

3500¯ 2625 (Interpolation)

Large prints

2048¯1536

Print on normal size paper

1600¯1200

Print on small size paper

1280¯960

Send images by e-mail

 To specify the image quality

1. In the “ Photo” mode, press [Menu] button.

2. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Quality”, and then press [Set] button.

3. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [Set] button.

Quality Purpose

Super Fine

High quality, but large file size

High

Normal quality

Normal

Small file size, but low quality

Selecting the Focus Mode

You can select one of three different focus modes: Macro , Portrait and Infinity .

Mode Purpose

Infinity

The focus present is

restricted to unlimited

distance.

Portrait

The focus present is to

restricted to 90cm to 1

meter.

Macro

The focus present is to

restricted to 20cm.

Infinity

Portrait

Macro

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Set Up Mode

Using Different Metering Options

1. In the “ Photo” mode, press [Menu] button.

2. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Metering”, and then press [Set] button.

3. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select the what you want, and then press [Set] button.

Center-weighted average

Very limited range in the center of the screen

Pattern

A

utomatic selection of the focus area where the subject

closest to the camera is located

Average

Use this metering method when you want to exert some

control over exposure, without leaving settings totally up to

the camera.

Using the Flash

Perform the following steps to select the flash mode you want to use.

1. In the “ Photo” mode, press [Set] button to select the flash mode.

2. Each press of [Set] button cycles through the flash mode settings shown below on the LCD

monitor.

3. Record the image.

Auto The flash

Force Off The flash does not fire.

Force On The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level.

Red-eye

reduction, Auto

The flash fires automatically as required by the lighting level,

and the flash pre-strobes before shooting to reduce red-eye

phenomenon.

NOTE

You may not be able to achieve the desired results using a flash if the subject is too close or

too far away.

 About red-eye reduction

Using the flash to record at night or in a dimly lit room can cause red spots inside the eyes of

people who are in the image. This is caused when the light from the flash reflects off of the

retina of the eye. When red-eye reduction is selected as the flash mode, the camera performs

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two pre-flash operations, one designed to cause the irises in the eyes of any people in the

image to close, and one for the Auto Focus operation. This is followed by another flash

operation for actual recording of the image.

Set Up Mode

Exposure Compensation (EV Shift)

Adjust the exposure compensation setting to compensate for certain light conditions including:

backlighting, indirect indoor lighting, and dark backgrounds.

¾ To cancel EV Shift, adjust the value until it becomes 0.0.

1. Use [

][ ] to adjust the value what you want you want.

Adjusting White Balance

When the white balance mode is set to match the light source, the camera reproduces colors

more accurately.

1. In the

“ Photo” mode, press [Menu] button.

2. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ White Balance”, and then press [Set] button.

3. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] to select the what you want, and then press [Set] button.

Auto Settings are automatically set by the camera

Day light For recording outdoors on a bright day

Shade For recording under overcast, shady or twilight skies

Tungsten For recording under tungsten lighting

Fluorescent For recording under fluorescent lighting

Using the Self-Timer

The self-timer lets you select either a 2-second, 10-second, 30-second or 50-second

delay of the shutter release after you press the [Shutter] button.

1. In the “ Photo” mode, press [Menu] button.

2. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Self-Timer”, and then press [Set] button.

3. Use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select the setting you want, and then press [Set] button.

5. Record the image.

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Quick View (default: ON )

Display image on the LCD after taking a picture.

Set Up Mode

Deleting Pictures, Video and Audio

Step 1: Turn the mode switch to “ Playback” mode.

Step 2: Hit the [Menu] button, then use [

][ ][ ][ ] to select “ Delete”, and press [Set]

button.

Step 3: Use [

][ ] to select “ Delete current” or “ Delete all”, and press [Set] button.

Step 4: Use [

][ ] to select “ ” to delete, and press [Set] button.

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Taking Pictures

Step 1. Turn the camera on, with the mode switch set to “ Photo” mode.

Step 2. Frame your target through the LCD display.

Step 3. Press the or button to zoom in or out on your subject.

Step 4. Press the [Sutter] button to take a picture.

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Taking Video or Audio

Step 1. Turn the camera on, with the mode switch set to “ AVI” mode.

Step 2. Hit the [Menu] button and select. Choose “

Video Only” or “ Function”.

Step 3. Press the [Shutter] button to start recording.

Step 4. Press the [Shutter] button again to stop recording.

Basic Playing Back Pictures, Video and Audio

Step 1. Turn the Mode switch to “ Playback” mode. Use [ ][ ][ ][ ] button to select

the images, video clips and audio stored in the internal memory or on an SD card.

Step 2. Press the [Set] button to start playback. Press the [Set] button again to stop playback

at any time.

Step 3. Still images can be magnified and moved around the screen using UP, DOWN, LEFT

and RIGHT button.

Step 4. Video clips can be play back by high-speed and slow play back using UP and DOWN

button, or paused using the SET button. Press the [Set] button again to stop playback.

To press the [Set] button for 3 seconds can return thumbnail screen.

NOTE

The camera stores all pictures in the built-in memory, Secure Digital Memory Card or Multi

Media Card.

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