Advent Camera Owner's manual

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Precautions

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

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

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

could damage your eyesight.

y 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.

y 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.

y 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 electric shock.

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

prevent accidents or damage to the camera.

y 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.

y 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.

This symbol on the device certifies that it complies with EU guidelines

on radiated emissions. CE stands for Conformité Européenne

(European conformity).

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Contents

PRECAUTIONS I

GETTING STARTED 1

USING THIS MENU 1

UNPACKING 2

PARTS OF THE CAMERA 3

INSERTING THE BATTERIES 5

LOW BATTERY INDICATOR 5

ABOUT BATT E RY TYPE 5

INSERTING THE MEMORY CARD 6

ABOUT CAMERA MEMORY 6

DCF PROTOCOL 6

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE / DATE

& TIME 7

SETTING THE DISPLAY LANGUAGE 7

SETTING THE DATE & TIME 7

USING THE LCD MONITOR 9

REC MODE 9

PLAYBACK MODE 10

CHANGING THE LCD STATUS 11

BASIC OPERATION 12

TURNING THE POWER ON AND OFF 12

POWER SAVING FUNCTION 12

CHANGING THE MODE 13

SWITCHING BETWEEN REC MODE AND

PLAYBACK MODE 13

SELECTING THE REC MODE 13

SELECTING THE ASM MODE 14

USING THE MENUS 15

REC MENU 15

SETUP MENU 16

BASIC RECORDING 19

RECORDING STILL IMAGES 19

USING THE Q MODE 20

SETTING IMAGE SIZE AND QUALITY 21

USING THE ZOOM FUNCTION 22

USING THE FLASH 23

USING THE MACRO 24

USING THE SELF-TIMER & BURST 25

USING THE APERTURE PRIORITY 26

USING THE SHUTTER PRIORITY 26

USING THE MANUAL EXPOSURE 27

RECORDING MOVIE CLIPS 28

SETTING THE MOVIE SIZE 28

RECORDING AUDIO CLIPS 29

PLAYING BACK AUDIO CLIPS 29

RECORDING A VOICE MEMO 30

PLAYING BACK A VOICE MEMO 30

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS 31

SETTING THE METERING 31

SETTING THE WHITE BALANCE 31

SETTING THE ISO 32

SETTING THE EXPOSURE 32

SETTING THE AEB 32

SETTING THE HIGHLIGHT 32

SETTING THE SHARPNESS 33

SETTING THE PHOTO EDIT 33

SETTING DATE STA M P 33

SETTING STABILIZER 34

SETTING FACE TRACKING 34

SETTING PHOTO FRAME 34

PLAYBACK 35

PLAYING BACK IMAGES 35

PLAYING BACK MOVIE CLIPS 35

MAGNIFYING & TRIMMING STILL IMAGES

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VIEWING IN THUMBNAIL 37

PLAYING A SLIDE SHOW 37

DELETING FILES 38

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ELETING A SINGLE FILE 38

DELETING MULTIPLE FILES 39

DELETING ALL FILES 39

PROTECTING A SINGLE FILE 40

PROTECTING ALL FILES 40

PROTECTING MULTIPLE FILES 41

EDITING IMAGES 42

ROTATING STILL IMAGES 42

CHANGING THE IMAGE SIZE 42

CHANGING THE IMAGE WITH EFFECTS 43

CHOOSING THE IMAGE WITH PHOTO

FRAME 43

COPYING THE FILES 44

SETTING THE DPOF 45

CHOOSING A STARTUP IMAGE 46

MAKING CONNECTIONS 47

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A TV 47

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A PC 48

USING THE CARD READER 48

CONNECTING THE CAMERA TO A

COMPUTER WITH THE USB CABLE 48

APPENDIX 49

ABOUT THE FOLDER & FILE NAME 49

FOLDER STRUCTURE 49

FILE NAMING 49

TROUBLESHOOTING 50

SPECIFICATIONS 51

FUNCTION AVAILABLE LIST 52

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Getting Started

Using This Menu

Getting Started

This section contains information you should know before using this camera.

Basic Operation

This section explains all recording features of this camera.

Basic Recording

This section explains how to record still images, movies, and audio files.

Other Recording Functions

This section explains common operations about recording images.

Playback

This section explains playback, delete, and edit functions of still images, movies and

audio files.

Making Connections

This section tells you how to connect this camera to a computer or TV.

Appendix

This section describes the troubleshooting and the camera specification.

The meanings of the symbols used in this user's manual are explained below:

This indicates cautions that should be read before using these

functions.

This indicates the useful information when using this camera.

This indicates the reference page.

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Unpacking

Camera USB Cable AV Cable

Strap

Software Installation

CD-ROM

Quick Start Guide

y Actual accessories may be different.

y Do not swing the camera around by the strap.

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Parts of the Camera

1. Flash ( page 23)

2. Self-timer Lamp

3. Microphone

4. Len s

5. Zoom Button ( page 22)

y Thumbnail ( page 37)

y Playback Zoom

( page 36)

6. Playback Button

( page 13)

7. Menu Button ( page 15)

8. Operation Lamp

9. Mode Button ( page 13)

10. ASM Button ( page 14)

y Delete Button ( page 38)

11. LCD Monitor ( page 9)

12. Flash Button ( page 23)

13. SET/DISP Button

( page 11)

14. Macro Button ( page 24)

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15. Strap Ring

16. Shutter Button

(

page 19, 28)

17. Power Button ( page 12)

18. Speaker

19. USB/AV Terminal

(

page 18, 48)

20. Battery Cover (

page 5)

21. Tripod Socket

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Inserting the Batteries

Open the battery cover.

y Slide the battery cover in the

direction indicated by the

arrow.

Insert the batteries.

y Insert two AA-size batteries

with the positive (+) and

negative (-) poles matching

the directions indicated

inside the battery room.

Close the battery cover.

Low Battery Indicator

A low battery indicator

appears on the LCD screen when the batteries are nearly

exhausted. Batteries should be replaced promptly when the low battery indicator

appears.

y Risk of explosion if battery is replaced by an incorrect type dispose of used

batteries according to the instructions.

y Be sure to turn off the camera power before insert or remove batteries.

y It is recommended to use the provided battery. For other compatible batteries,

please refer to Battery types. (

page 18). Use of any other type battery is not

recommended.

y Replace all batteries at the same time. Never mix old and new batteries.

y Remove batteries if you will not be using them for a long time.

y The camera body may feel warm after extended use. This is normal.

About Battery Type

After replacing the batteries, please check the Battery Type in the setup menu (

page 18).

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Inserting the Memory Card

You can use SD Card with this digital camera. The memory card slot is located beneath

the battery cover, adjacent to the battery compartment.

Open the battery cover.

y Slide the battery cover in the

direction indicated by the

arrow.

Insert the card.

y Insert the card with the label

facing up and the arrow

pointing in.

y To remove the card, gently press on the edge of the card and release it. Pull

the card out and close the battery cover.

Close the battery cover.

y It may cause damage to the card if removed while the camera is on.

y Do not touch the connection terminals on the back side of the card.

About Camera Memory

This camera is equipped with internal memory. If the memory card is not inserted in the

camera, all images and movie clips recorded by the camera will be stored in the internal

memory. If the memory card is inserted, images and movie clips are stored on the

memory card.

DCF Protocol

The DCF protocol defines the format for image file data as well as the directory structure

for the memory card. Images that are taken by a DCF camera can be viewed on

DCF-compatible cameras from other manufacturers.

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Setting the Display Language / Date & Time

When using the camera for the first time after purchasing, be sure to choose a language

and set the date & time before using the camera.

Setting the Display Language

Turn the power on, and set the camera

to the Setup Menu (

page 16).

Select [

Language].

y Press

or to select

[LANGUAGE] then press or the

SET button to launch the submenu.

Select a language.

y Press or to select a language and press or the SET button to

apply the setting.

Press the MENU button to close the menu.

Setting the Date & Time

Turn the power on, and set the camera

to the Setup Menu (

page 16).

Select [

Date & Time].

y Press

or to select [Date &

Time] then press

or the SET

button to launch the submenu.

Set date and time.

y Press

or to change the value of the cursor located. Press or

to move the cursor between settings.

y Holding down or changes the values continuously.

y For date stamp setting (

page 33).

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Apply the setting.

y After adjusting the settings, press the SET or the MENU button to apply the

setting.

y If the batteries are removed for longer than 48 hours, the Date and Time will need to

be re-set.

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Using the LCD Monitor

The LCD monitor is used to compose images while recording, adjust settings and replay

images. The following indicators may appear on the LCD monitor while recording or

playing back images.

REC mode

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Recording mode (

page 13)

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White balance ( page 31)

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Flash ( page 23)

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Shutter speed ( page 19)

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Macro ( page 24)

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Shake warning ( page 19)

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Self-timer / Burst ( page 25)

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Aperture value ( page 19)

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Zoom indicator ( page 22)

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Face tracking ( page 34 )

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Shots remaining

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Exposure ( page 32)

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Battery ( page 5)

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Focus area ( page 19)

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Storage media

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Date stamp ( page 33)

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Stabilizer

21

AEB ( page 32)

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Metering ( page 31)

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Sharpness ( page 33)

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ISO ( page 32)

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Quality ( page 21)

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Histogram

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Resolution ( page 21)

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PLAYBACK mode

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Playback mode (

page 13)

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Recording info ( page 11)

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Protect ( page 40)

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Histogram

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Voice memo ( page 30)

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Captured date & time

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File number / Total

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Voice memo control ( page 30)

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Battery ( page 5)

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DPOF ( page 45)

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Storage media

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Resolution ( page 21)

y Some information may not display correctly if you display images captured by

other camera model.

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Changing the LCD Status

Press the SET/DISP button changes the LCD status as shown below:

 REC mode

(A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (C)Guide line (D) OSD off

y Use the “Guide line” to compose images easily before shooting images.

 PLAYBACK mode

(A) OSD on (B) Full OSD (D) OSD off

y You cannot change the LCD status in the following situation:

。 Manual exposure

。 Recording movie clips or audio files

。 Playing movie clips or audio files

。 Playing the slideshow

。 Viewing in thumbnail

。 Trimming a still image

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Basic Operation

Turning the Power On and Off

Press the POWER button (n) to turn on

the camera in the REC mode.

y The power turns on, the lens extends

and the LED lights in green.

Press the PLAYBACK button (o) to turn

on the camera in the PLAYBACK mode.

y The power turns on, and an image

displays on the LCD monitor (p).

Press the POWER button (n) again to turn the power off.

y The power turns off, the lens retracts and the LED turns off.

y You can turn on the camera without the start-up and operating sound by

pressing and holding the POWER (n) or the PLAYBACK (o) button over 1.5

seconds.

y Switch between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode (

page 13).

Power Saving Function

For saving the battery power, the LCD monitor automatically turns off 1 minute after the

last control accessed (factory-preset setting). Press any button other than the power

button to turn on the LCD monitor. You can change the power save setting in Setup

menu (

page 17).

After the power saving function has been active for 1 minute, the power will turn off

completely. Press the POWER (n) or the PLAYBACK (o) button to restore the power.

The power save feature will not activate in the following situation:

y Recording movie clips or audio files

y Playing movie clips or audio files

y Playing the slideshow

y Connecting the camera to a computer or printer with the USB cable

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Changing the Mode

You can record images and voices in the REC mode. And using the PLAYBACK mode to

replay, delete, or edit images on the LCD monitor.

Switching between REC mode and PLAYBACK mode

In REC mode, press the PLAYBACK button

(n) to switch to the PLAY mode.

In PLAY mode, press the PLAYBACK (n)

or the MODE (o) button to switch to the

REC mode.

Selecting the REC mode

Set the camera to the REC mode

(

page 13).

Launch the mode palette.

y Press the MODE button (o) to

show the scene mode palette.

Select a mode.

y Use the four-way control to select a desired mode and press the SET

button to confirm the setting.

Display Title Description

Program The camera makes settings suitable for the shooting conditions.

Movie For recording movie clips.

Voice REC For recording audio.

Q Mode Allows beginners to take pictures easily.

Portrait Blurring the background to focus on the subject.

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Display Title Description

Landscape Used for the wide scenic views.

Sunset Enhance the red hue for recording sunset images.

Backlight Shooting the image of backlight object by changing metering.

Smile

Capture

Capture the most brilliant smile of characters.

Kids Take a still image to capture moving kids.

Night Scene Shooting the subject while keeping the background night scenery.

Fireworks Slow shutter speed to take fireworks exploding.

Snow Used for the beach or snow scenes.

Food Higher saturation makes food more appetizing.

Building Enhance the edges of the subject.

Text Enhance the black & white contrast.

Selecting the ASM mode

Set the camera to the REC mode

( page 13).

y It cannot be switch to ASM mode

while in Movie or Voice REC

mode.

Launch the ASM mode.

y Press the ASM button (n) to

toggle switch between Aperture

Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual

Exposure mode.

y For detail operation

(

page26).

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Using the Menus

When a menu is displayed, the four-way control and the SET button are used to make

the desired settings.

REC menu

Turn the power on, and set the

camera to the REC mode

(

page 13).

Open the REC menu.

y Press the MENU button (n) to

display the menu.

Select an item.

y Press

or (o) to select

a menu item.

Change the setting.

y Press

or (o) to change the setting.

Press the MENU (n) or the SET (o) button to save the settings and close

the menu.

REC menu list (Still Image)

Menu Item Available Setting Page

Resolution / / / / / /

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Quality / /

21

Metering / /

31

White Balance Auto / / / / / /

31

ISO

Auto / ISO50 / ISO100 / ISO200 / ISO400 / ISO800

/ ISO1600

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Exposure ...

32

Drive Mode Off / / / /

25

AEB Off /

32

Highlight Off / / /

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Sharpness / /

33

Effect Off / B&W / Sepia / Negative / Red / Green / Blue

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Date Stamp Off / Date / Date & Time

33

Stabilizer Off / On 34

Face Tracking Off / On 34

Photo Frame Off / Frame 1 ~ 10 34

Digital Zoom Off / On 22

REC menu list (Movie)

Menu Item Available Setting Page

Movie Size

/ /

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Metering / / 31

White Balance Auto / / / / / / 31

Setup menu

Turn the power on, and set the

camera to the REC or

PLAYBACK mode (

page 13).

Press the MENU button (n) to

open the REC or PLAYBACK

menu.

y The menu displays depends

on whether you are in the REC

mode or the PLAY- BACK

mode.

Open the Setup menu.

y Press four-way control (o) to select SETUP (

) and then press the SET

(o) button to display the Setup menu.

Select an item.

y Press

or (o) to select a menu item and then press or the SET

(o) button to launch the submenu.

Change the setting.

y Press

or (o) to select an option and press or the SET (o)

button to apply the setting.

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Press the MENU (n) button to close the menu.

Setup menu list

Menu Item Functions

Sounds

[Shutter]:

[Start-up]:

[Beep]:

[Volume]:

Sets the shutter sound on and off.

Sets a type of the start-up sound.

Sets the operation sound on and off.

Adjusts the volume of the shutter sound, start-up

sound, beep and playback sound.

Auto Review

[Off]:

[1 sec.]:

[3 sec.]:

[5 sec.]:

The captured image will not automatically display after

shooing.

The captured image will display for 1 seconds after

shooting.

The captured image will display for 3 seconds after

shooting.

The captured image will display for 5 seconds after

shooting.

Power Save

[1 min.] / [3 min.] / [5 min.]:

For power consumption, the camera is turned off automatically for

a period of time.

y The power save feature will not activate in some situation

(

page 12).

Date & Time

Sets the date & time (

page 7).

Select a language for display menus and other information from

the following 21 languages: (

page 7)

Language

[English]: English

[Deutsch]: German

[Italiano]: Italian

[Nederlands]: Dutch

[Magyar]: Hungarian

[Türk]: Turkish

[Svenska]: Swedish

[Rumänisch]:Romanian

[عربي]: Arabic

[ไทย ]:Thai

[한국어]: Korean

[繁體中文]: T. Chinese

[Español]: Spanish

[Français]: French

[Português]: Portuguese

[Čestina]: Czech

[Polski]: Polish

[Русский]: Russian

[Ελληνικά]: Greek

[日本語]: Japanese

[简体中文]: S. Chinese

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