ULTRA THIN 3.2 MEGA PIXEL DIGITAL CAMERA
OWNER’S MANUAL
KT7009A
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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Before using the camera, please ensure that you read and understand the safety precautions
described below. Always ensure that the camera is operated correctly.
The safety precautions noted on the following pages are intended to instruct you in the safe and
correct operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to yourself, other
persons and equipment.
WARNINGS
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Do not point the camera directly into the sun or at other intense light source that could damage
your eyesight.
Do not trigger the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light
produced by the flash may damage eyesight. In particular, remain at least 39 inches (1 meter)
away from infants when using the flash.
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Store this camera out of the reach of children and infants. Accidental damage to the camera by a
child could result in serious injury. In addition, placement of the strap around the child’s neck could
result in asphyxiation.
Do not attempt to disassemble or alter any part of the camera that is not expressly described in
this guide. Disassembly or alteration may result in high-voltage electrical shock. Internal
inspections, alterations and repairs should be only be conducted by qualified service personnel
authorized by your camera distributor.
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To avoid the risk of high-voltage electrical shock, do not touch the flash portion of the camera if it
has been damaged. Similarly, never touch internal portions of the camera that become exposed as
a result of damage. There is a risk of high-voltage electrical shock. Please consult your camera
distributor for repair.
Do not allow the equipment to come into contact with, or become immersed in, water or other
liquids. Do not allow liquids to enter the interior of the camera. The camera is not waterproof. If the
camera exterior comes into contact with liquids or salt air, wipe it dry with a soft, absorbent cloth. In
the event that water or other foreign substances enter the interior, immediately turn the power off
or unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet. Continued use of the equipment may result in
fire or electrical shock. Please consult your camera distributor for repair.
Do not use substances containing alcohol, benzene, thinners or other flammable substances to
clean or maintain the equipment. The use of these substances may lead to fire or could
permanently damage the camera.
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CAUTIONS
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Avoid using, placing or storing the camera in places that are subject to strong sunlight or high
temperatures, such as a car dashboard or trunk. Exposure to intense sunlight and heat may cause
the internal batteries to leak, overheat or explode, resulting in possible fire, burns or other injuries.
High temperatures may also cause the case to warp and deform. Ensure that there is good
ventilation when using the compact power adaptor to charge or power the camera.
Do not store the camera in humid or dusty areas. Storage in such areas can damage the internal
circuitry and could lead to fire, electrical shock or other damage.
When wearing or holding the camera by the strap, be careful not to drop or subject it to strong
impacts or shocks that could lead to personal injury or possibly damage the camera.
Be careful not to cover the flash with your fingers when shooting. In addition, do not touch the
surface of the flash after taking several pictures in rapid succession. Either action could result in
burns.
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If your camera is used for a prolonged period of time, the camera body may become warm to the
touch.
Preventing Malfunctions
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Avoid Strong Magnetic Fields
Never place the camera in close proximity to electric motors or other equipment generating strong
electromagnetic fields. Exposure to strong magnetic fields may cause malfunctions or corrupt
image data.
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Avoid Condensation Related Problems
Moving the equipment rapidly between hot and cold temperatures may cause condensation (water
droplets) to form on the cameras external and internal surfaces. You can avoid this by placing the
equipment in an airtight, re-sealable plastic bag and letting it adjust to temperature changes slowly
before removing it from the bag.
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If Condensation Forms Inside the Camera
Stop using the camera immediately if you detect condensation. Continued use may damage the
equipment. Remove the SD card from the camera and wait until the moisture evaporates
completely before resuming use.
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Location of Controls
Top View
1. Shutter (OK) button
2. Power On/Off Button
3. Reset Hole
Front View
1. Lens
2. Flash Strobe Window
3. Self-timer LED
Right Side
1. Strip holder
2. SD Card slot
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Back view
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Mode button
Menu button
Power / Flash / Charging Status LED (Bi-color)
LCD Screen
Left ( ) key
Right (Disp) key
Up (Zoom In) key
Down (Zoom Out) key
Bottom View
1. USB jack
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Table of Contents
1. Getting Started
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What Can I do with my Camera?
What can I do with my Digital Pictures?
What can I do with my Video clips?
Camera Package Contents
Insert and remove SD (Secure Digital) Card
Turning the Camera On and Off
Checking the Battery Level
Charging the internal Lithium Battery
Camera Mode Selection
2. Camera Settings
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Checking Camera Status
Setting Date & Time
Setting Language
Format Storage
USB Connection
Setting Auto Power off
Setting Light Frequency
Setting Default
System Information
3. Taking Pictures
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Taking a Picture
Taking Picture under dim light
Taking Pictures with Flash Strobe
Taking Picture with Digital Zoom
LCD Display ON/OFF
Setting Picture Quality
Setting Exposure Value
Setting White Balance
Setting Single / Multiple Snapshot
Setting Self-timer
Setting Time Stamp
4. Recording Video Clips
Recording a Video Clip
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Recording Video with Digital Zoom
LCD Display ON/OFF
Setting Video Quality
Setting Exposure Value for Video Recording
Setting White Balance for Video Recording
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5. Reviewing Pictures and Video clips
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Thumbnail Display and Viewing
Viewing Pictures with Digital Zoom
Viewing Video Clip
Slide Show
Delete File
Delete ALL
Protect (Lock) Picture / Video file
Digital Print ordering on Printer via SD Card
6. Computer System Requirement
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7. Hello Kitty Studio (For Windows® User Only)
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How to Install Hello Kitty Studio
Uninstalling your Hello Kitty Studio
How to Install Hello Kitty Camera Driver
Uninstalling Camera Driver (for Windows® Users Only)
How to Use Hello Kitty Studio
8. Installing the Software to your Computer
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Installing the Software
Software Included with your Camera
9. Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
10. Using the Camera as a Web Cam (for Windows® Users Only)
11. Troubleshooting Guide
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12. Appendix
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Regulatory Information
13. Specifications
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14. Care and Maintenance
15. Getting Help
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1. Getting Started
What can I do with my Camera?
Enjoy point-and-shoot operation. Store pictures and video clips
to a SD card.
Capture
Set Up
Select various camera settings.
What can I do with my Digital Pictures?
View
View the pictures on a computer.
Save the pictures to a computer memory by Mass Storage
interface.
Save
E-mail
Send the pictures over the Internet to family and friends.
What can I do with my Video clips?
Playback
Application
Play back of video clips on a computer using your system
default video.
Save video clips to the computer memory by Mass Storage
interface.
Save
E-mail
Send the video clips over the Internet to family and friends.
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Camera Package Contents
Carrying Case
USB Cable
Warranty Card
User Manual
Neck strap
CD-ROM
CDROM contains the following software:
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Hello Kitty Studio
PC Camera Driver (for Windows ® users)
ArcSoft PhotoStudio Application software. (for Windows ® users)
Inserting the SD (Secure Digital) Card
This camera has 16MB of internal memory, but it’s recommended you use a larger capacity SD card if you
would like to take more pictures and longer videos. If inserting an SD card before taking pictures or
recording video clips, then the SD card is default storage media. Turn off the camera before inserting or
removing the SD card. Be sure to orient the card correctly when inserting it. Never try to force the SD card
into the slot when you feel resistance. The SD card has a write protect switch, which you can use to
prevent data from accidental deletion; therefore, disable the write protection beforehand whenever you
want to record, format or delete files in the SD card.
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Power off the camera and turn the camera SD Card slot faces you.
Inserting the SD card, ensuring you orient it correctly — please see the silkscreen beside the SD
card socket. To remove the SD card, push the SD card inside and the SD card is released from
the slot.
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Power on the camera again and ready for picture shoot or video recording.
IMPORTANT:
The camera will be turned off automatically for protection if SD Card is inserted or removed when
the camera power is on.
Never insert any other object which is not SD card into the camera’s SD card slot. Doing so will
create the risk of damaging to the camera and the card.
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Make sure that the terminals of the SD card are facing towards the same side of the LCD.
Should water or any foreign object ever get into the card slot, immediately turn off the camera and
then contact your dealer or nearest service provider.
Turning the Camera On and Off
To turn on the camera, fully press and hold the Power button until the power indicator lights up. Press and
hold the Power button again to turn off the camera.
Checking the Battery Level
Check the battery power level before taking pictures.
1. Turn on the camera.
2. Check the battery status level that appears on the LCD screen.
Batteries have adequate power.
Batteries have only limited power to support in a short time.
When running out of battery power, the icon will blink for 5 seconds and camera will be turned
off automatically. This indicates the battery need to be recharged.
Charging the internal Lithium Battery
A rechargeable battery is integrated in the camera. When the camera displays “
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is turned off automatically, it means all the battery energy is used up. Please follow the following steps to
recharge the battery.
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Battery charging is active only when the camera power is switched off.
It is normal that the camera feels slightly warm while recharging the internal battery.
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Recharging the Battery with the USB Port of your PC:
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Switch off the camera.
Connect the camera to the USB Port on your PC with the USB cable (included). The charging
indicator will light red.
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After a period of time, the charging indicator will turn off. That means the battery has been fully
charged.
Disconnect the camera from your PC and then remove the USB cable.
Note:
1. The camera will be switched off automatically for battery charging if the USB cable from PC is
inserted when the camera power is on.
2. Please fully recharge the built-in battery for up to 10 hours before you use the camera for the
first time after purchase. The internal battery should last for the life of the camera, but as is the case
with all rechargeable batteries the actual charge held may decline with use.
Camera Mode Selection
Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button to the main menu of camera.
User can select the mode of camera for “Photo Snapshot”, “Video Recording”, “Photo & Video Playback”
and “Camera Configuration”.
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2. Camera Settings
Checking Camera Status
Turn on the camera, and view the camera LCD screen to check which camera settings are active. If the
feature icon is not displayed, it means that particular feature is not activated.
Image Quality
Image Resolutions
Camera Status
Other Features
Self-timer
Flash Tube condition
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High:
Medium: 1600 x 1200
Low: 800 x 600
2048 x 1536
Video Recording mode
Auto
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Off
Video Resolutions
CIF 320 x 240
Photo Capture mode
0015 / 0017 Number of
picture displayed
VGA 640 x 480
Battery Status
1.00 ~ 4.00 Zoom in/out
Full
SD Card inserted
Low level
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Pictures can be
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Setting Date & Time
The current date and time can be recorded, and stored with the images or video clips.
It is also be used to make Date / Time Stamp on picture.
You can change the Date & Time setting by the following steps:
Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button and select “Configuration” Menu.
Select “Date & Time Setting”, then use “Up” and “Down” key to increase and decrease the setting value.
Use “Left” and “Right” key to choose setting item “mm”, “dd”, “yyyy” and “hour”, “min”, “sec”.
Setting Language
Under this setting, you can select the language you prefer for the LCD screen.
(Japanese)
(Simplified Chinese)
Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button and select “Configuration” Menu.
Go down to “Language”, then use “Left” and “Right” key to choose the language.
Format Storage
Formatting the SD Card or on board memory will erase all pictures and video clips, remove the SD card
during formatting may damage the card.
You can format the storage media by following steps:
Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button and select “Configuration” Menu.
Go down to “Format Storage”, press “OK” button to select format storage media function. Confirm to format
start, press “OK” button. Otherwise, press “Menu” button to return menu without format.
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During format, the LCD displays “Formatting Please Wait”.
After format, the menu is back again. In the Playback mode, LCD will show “NO IMAGE” on screen.
USB Connection
To check the available USB connection, it can be performed by following steps:
Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button and select “Configuration” Menu.
Go down to “USB Connection”, the available USB connection is indicated on LCD.
Use “Left” and “Right” key to choose between “PC Cam” and “Mass Storage” mode for USB connection.
Setting Auto Power Off
Your camera is designed to switch off automatically after 1 minutes of inactivity. You can change the Auto
power off setting by the following steps:
Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button and select “Configuration” Menu.
Go down to “Auto Power Off”, then use “Left” and “Right” key to choose “30 sec”, “1 Min”, “3 Min” or “5 Min”.
Setting Light Frequency
In order to take a better indoor picture, the camera needs to be set to suit the correct lighting frequency. Set
the frequency to 60Hz for USA and Japan, and 50 Hz for Europe and Asia.
50Hz Frequency
60Hz Frequency
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Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button and select “Configuration” Menu.
Go down to “Light Freq.”, select between “50Hz” and “60Hz” light frequency.
Setting Default
The camera settings can restore to factory default by following steps:
Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button and select “Configuration” Menu.
Go down to “Default Setting”, press “OK” button to allow camera setting restore to factory default.
System Information
The camera firmware version can be obtained by following steps:
Turn on the camera, press “Mode” button and select “Configuration” Menu.
Go down to “System Info.”, press “OK” button and the camera firmware version will be displayed.
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3. Taking Pictures
Taking a Picture
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Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode. Now is ready to take pictures.
Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
Press the Shutter button to take a picture, holding the camera steadily. One beep will sound when
the picture has been taken.
Taking Picture under dim light
When the picture for shoot is not bright enough, the picture may be captured with blur image if the camera
is held by hand. Hand shaking icon is blinking on LCD as an alert to user. Fixed the camera firmly in place,
turn camera viewing to brighter direction or turn on flash strobe can prevent capturing with blur image.
Taking Pictures with Flash Strobe
Normally the outdoor and indoor pictures are taken under the “Off” flash mode as it is the default setting.
If the background is too dark, the user needs to turn the flash strobe on and off manually for background
requirement.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press “Left ( )” key and select between “Auto”, “On” and “Off” flash mode.
Flash mode setting will be displayed on LCD.
Auto
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Off
During flash is charging and not ready, the charging LED is blinking and LCD screen is turned off in order
for full energy charging.
Taking Pictures with Digital Zoom
The camera is designed with 4x digital zoom in both still image mode and video mode. This feature lets you
zoom in on the center area of a photo and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture.
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Digital zoom applies to all still pictures until you manually turn it back, and can be continuously in video
mode.
Zoom +
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Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press the “Up (Zoom In)” or “Down (Zoom Out)” key to zoom in and out.
LCD Display ON/OFF
The LCD can be turned on or off manually according to the desire from user. It can save battery energy
when the LCD is turned off.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press the “Right (Disp)” key to turn “Disp ON with OSD”, “Disp ON without OSD” or “Disp OFF”.
Setting Picture Quality
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Picture quality depends on both its resolution and the JPEG file compression that the camera applies when
the picture is taken. Higher resolution make better quality which occupies more memory space. Smaller
size pictures in lower resolution are easier to email, while larger size pictures in higher resolution are better
for printing.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Picture Quality” in the menu on the LCD
Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose the size you prefer (800x600, 1600x1200, 2048x1536).
Here is the approximate number of pictures you can expect the camera to hold based on the 16MB NAND
FLASH Memory:
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800x600: Low resolution approximately 116 pictures.
1600x1200: Medium resolution approximately 28 pictures.
2048x1536: High resolution approximately 17 pictures
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Note: The numbers are also be influenced by the complexity of the picture.
Scene complexity affects a picture’s file size. For example, the file size of a picture with trees in
autumn is larger than that of the blue sky at the same resolution setting. Therefore, the number of pictures
you can store in the memory may vary.
Setting Exposure Value
Similar to white balance, sometimes to obtain better image quality, the user can use manually select the
exposure accompanied with the white balance.
Current in this camera, there are 9 exposure value offset levels: from -2 till +2, 0.5EV each step. To
manually select the exposure level, please do as following.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Exposure Value” in the menu on the
LCD Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose the EV setting you prefer. In normal condition, the EV is
set to “0”.
Setting White Balance
The sensor of the camera has different light sensitivity in different circumstances. The camera has
designed to have auto white balance function. However, it also has the feature to let the user to select the
white balance mode in daylight, cloudy, tungsten and fluorescent to get the best image quality performance.
To change the white balance mode, the user need:
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “White Balance” in the menu on the LCD
Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose “AWB”, “Sunny”, “Cloudy”, “Tungsten”, “Fluorescent 1” and
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Apply “Fluorescent 1” under traditional fluorescent lamp.
Apply “Fluorescent 2” under high intensity fluorescent lamp.
Apply “AWB” for auto white balance setting or when you are not sure what is the best option to set.
Setting Single / Multiple Snapshot
The shutter button can act as a normal shutter for single picture shooting. This camera also supports
multiple shooting by a single shutter key press.
Single Snapshot
Burst Snapshot
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Burst Snapshot” in the menu on the
LCD Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose between “Single” or “Burst” snapshot.
The multiple snapshot operates with 3 picture capturing sequentially. It supports only with 800x600
resolution picture.
Setting Self-timer
Your camera is designed with a self-timer function, which allows you to take pictures with built-in timer.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Self timer” in the menu on the LCD
Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose self-timer interval setting of “OFF”, “10 sec”, “15 sec” or “20
sec”.
Press “Menu” button again to exit menu setting. Next time while taking a picture, the camera will count
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down the time interval after the shutter key pushed for photo taking. The Self-timer function is only applied
to next picture. When the self-timer is activated, the camera beeps and the self-timer LED turns red and
blinks for each second during count down before the picture is taken. Please place the camera on a flat
surface or use a tripod.
Setting Time Stamp
Time Stamp can be imprinted on the picture. “Date Only” or “Date & Time” can be selected.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Capture mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Time Stamp” in the menu on the LCD
Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose “OFF”, “Date Only” or “Date & Time”.
Time Stamp: OFF
Time Stamp: Date Only
Time Stamp: Date & Time
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4. Recording Video Clips
Recording a Video Clip
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Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video Recording mode. Now is ready to record video.
Frame your subject using the LCD screen.
Press the Shutter button to start video recording.
The recorded time appears on the LCD for recorded video.
Press the Shutter button again to stop the video recording if you complete, or memory full.
Before recording a video clip, make sure the memory has adequate free space.
Note: Audio is not included on video recording so the recorded AVI file has not audio.
Recording Video with Digital Zoom
The camera is designed with 4x digital zoom in both still image mode and video mode. This features lets
you zoom in on the center area of video and photograph only the enlarged potion of the picture. Digital
zoom applies to all still pictures until you manually turn it back, and can be continuously in video mode.
Zoom +
Zoom -
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video Recording mode.
Press the “Up (Zoom In)” or “Down (Zoom Out)” key anytime to zoom in and out.
LCD Display ON / OFF
The LCD can be turned on or off manually according to the desire from user. It can save battery energy
when the LCD is turned off.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video Recording mode.
Press the “Right (Disp)” key to turn “Disp ON with OSD”, “Disp ON without OSD” or “Disp OFF”.
Setting Video Quality
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resolution are easier to email, while larger size videos in higher resolution are better for viewing quality.
CIF: 320x240
VGA: 640x480
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video Recording mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Video Resolution” in the menu on the
LCD Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose between the resolution of CIF (320x240) or VGA
(640x480).
Setting Exposure Value for Video Recording
Similar to white balance, sometimes to obtain better image quality, the user can use manually select the
exposure accompanied with the white balance.
Current in this camera, there are 9 exposure value offset levels: from -2 till +2, 0.5EV each step. To
manually select the exposure level, please do as following.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video Recording mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Exposure Value” in the menu on the
LCD Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose the EV setting you prefer. In normal condition, the EV is
set to “0”.
Setting White Balance for Video Recording
You may also set the White Balance during the Video Mode. The operation is identical to that in Capture
mode. Once the White Balance is set, it influences both capture mode and Video mode.
The sensor of the camera has different light sensitivity in different circumstances. The camera has
designed to have auto white balance function. However, it also has the feature to let the user to select the
white balance mode in daylight, cloudy, tungsten and fluorescent to get the best image quality performance.
To change the white balance mode, the user need:
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Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Video Recording mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “White Balance” in the menu on the LCD
Screen, then use “Left” and “Right” to choose “AWB”, “Sunny”, “Cloudy”, “Tungsten”, “Fluorescent 1” and
“Fluorescent 2”.
Apply “Fluorescent 1” under traditional fluorescent lamp.
Apply “Fluorescent 2” under high intensity fluorescent lamp.
Select “AWB” for auto white balance setting or when you are not sure what is the best option to set.
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5. Reviewing Pictures and Video Clips
Thumbnail Display and Viewing
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.
Press “OK” button to display 6 pictures of thumbnail for picture or video. Use “Up”, “Down”, “Left” and
“Right” keys to select thumbnail for playback or go to next / previous thumbnail page. The cursor on
selected thumbnail indicates icon to represent picture file or video file on the bottom. Press “OK” button for
picture or video viewing.
Thumbnail of Picture file (JPG)
Thumbnail of Video file (AVI)
Viewing Pictures with Digital Zoom
The camera is designed with 4x digital zoom on captured pictures for viewing on LCD. This feature lets
you zoom in on the center area of photo and photograph only the enlarged portion of the picture.
Zoom +
Zoom -
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.
Select picture file via thumbnail as procedure stated on thumbnail display.
Press the “Up (Zoom In)” or “Down (Zoom Out)” key to zoom in and out.
Viewing Video Clip
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.
Select video file via thumbnail as procedure stated on thumbnail display.
Use “Up” and “Down” keys to select following function for video playback.
Use “Left” and “Down” keys to select previous or next picture/video file.
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Previous file (“Left” key)
Rewind
Pause
Normal playback
Fast forward
Next file (“Down” key)
Slide Show
A series of pictures can be viewed as slide show during playback.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Slide Show” in the menu on the LCD
Screen, press “OK” button to start the picture slide show. Press any key to stop the slide show.
Note: This function cannot use on video clips. To playback the video clips, please refer
“Viewing Video Clip”.
Delete File
Picture or Video file can be deleted as following steps.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Delete” in the menu on the LCD Screen,
press “OK” button to select delete file function. Confirm to delete, press “OK” button. Otherwise, press
“Menu” button to return menu without delete file.
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Delete All
All Picture and Video files can be deleted with a single step as described below.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Delete ALL” in the menu on the LCD
Screen, press “OK” button to select delete file function. Confirm to delete all, press “OK” button. Otherwise,
press “Menu” button to return menu without delete any file.
Protect (Lock) Picture / Video file
File can be marked protect so as to prevent erase the file by “Delete” or “Delete All” function.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Protect” in the menu on the LCD Screen,
then use “Left” and “Right” to choose protect file “ON” or “OFF”.
Digital Print ordering on Printer via SD Card
The camera supports DPOF function. User can mark the picture that is wanted for digital printing on printer
function. After marked with digital print, the SD Card can be inserted into the printer that supports DPOF
function for digital print only on those file marked with digital print “ON”.
Turn on the camera and make sure it is in Playback mode.
Press “Menu” button and use “up”/ “down” button till the cursor on “Print” in the menu on the LCD Screen,
then use “Left” and “Right” to choose file for digital print order “ON” or “OFF”.
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6.
Computer System Requirement
For acceptable picture transfer and editing, following minimum requirement is recommended:
For Windows Users (PC)
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Compatible with Microsoft® Windows® 98SE, ME, 2000 or XP
Pentium IV 1.2GHz or equivalent processor
USB port
128MB RAM (256M recommended)
600MB free disk space
24 bit true colour graphic capability or above
CD-ROM drive
Standard mouse and keyboard
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7. Hello Kitty Studio (For Windows® User Only)
IMPORTANT:
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Please backup all the necessary data before any driver/software installation.
Our CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD SUPPLIED BEFORE YOU
CONNECT YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER.
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If the computer requests you to insert the windows set up CD during the software installation, place
the Windows CD into the computer CD-ROM drive. The computer will install the necessary files from
the CD automatically. After the installation is completed, remove the Windows setup CD and stored
safely.
How to Install Hello Kitty Studio
1.
Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close
the CD-ROM drawer.
Installation wizard will automatically launch.
2.
3.
Click the “Install Hello Kitty Studio Photo Fun & Games”
icon.
4.
5.
Follow the instructions presented on the screen to
complete the installation.
Click “OK” to complete the installation wizard.
Uninstalling your Hello Kitty Studio
1.
2.
Re-insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.
Installation wizard will automatically launch.
3.
4.
5.
Click the “Uninstall Hello Kitty Studio Photo Fun & Games” icon.
Follow the instructions presented on the screen to uninstall the Hello Kitty Studio.
Click “OK” to complete the uninstalling wizard.
How to Install Hello Kitty Camera Driver
1.
2.
Insert the CD-ROM disc into the CD-ROM drive and close the CD-ROM drawer.
Installation wizard will automatically launch.
3.
4.
5.
6.
Click the “Install Hello Kitty Camera Driver” icon.
Follow the instructions presented on the screen to complete the installation.
Click “OK” to complete the installation wizard.
Restart the computer.
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Uninstall Camera Driver (for Windows® Users Only)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Unplug the camera from your PC
Go to Windows® Control Panel
Double click Add/Remove programs
In Add/Remove programs, select “STK014_V2.01” and click the remove button.
Restart the computer.
How to Use Hello Kitty Studio
Photo Library
Use the photo library to manage your photos. Use the import
buttons to select and import photos into the Hello Kitty Studio
program.
When photos are imported, they are organized by category.
The categories correspond to the name of the folder where
the original photo resides.
Once photos are imported, you can select one or more
photos for editing or printing.
Edit Center
Use any of the 18 editing tools to modify your photo. Then
save your edited photo for future use in the Hello Kitty
Studio.
Note:
Your original photo will not be altered when you use the edit
center.
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Print Center
Select one or more photos from the Photo Library, then go
to the print center to print or export them.
Hello Kitty Studio offers several printing formats and print
options including layouts, image names and photo frames.
Use the export option in the print center to save a copy of
the photo to your computer in .jpg or .pdf format. Choose the
reduced option to create a smaller file that works better with
e-mail.
Slide Show
Select a category of Hello Kitty Studio photos for a slide
show. Page through the photos one by one, or select the
auto-play option to display the photos automatically.
Story Maker
Create a story using your Hello Kitty Studio photos. Then
save your story or export it to your computer as a .jpg
or .pdf file. Choose from 5 colorful Hello Kitty templates.
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Game Center
Play 5 great games that use your photos in the game!
Choose from Pixel Paddle, Photo Jigsaw, Click Flip,
Shutter Bug or Photo Tiles.
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8.
Installing the Software to your Computer
Installing the Software
For Windows® Users:
IMPORTANT:
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Please backup all the necessary data before any driver/software installation.
Our CD-ROM is tested and recommended to use under English Windows OS.
MAKE SURE YOU INSTALL ALL THE SOFTWARE FROM THE CD SUPPLIED BEFORE YOU
CONNECT YOUR CAMERA TO A COMPUTER.
ꢀ
If the computer requests you to insert the windows set up CD during the software installation, place
the Windows CD into the computer CD-ROM drive. The computer will install the necessary files from
the CD automatically. After the installation is completed, remove the Windows setup CD and stored
safely.
1.
2.
3.
Before you begin, close all other software applications open on your computer.
Insert the CD supplied into the CD-ROM drive.
Click “Exit” to quit the auto run “Hello Kitty Studio”.
4.
Double-click the “Setup.exe” under “Photostudio” folder to start setup progress of the software
and follow the on screen instructions till “Finish” choice on the screen. Please see the following
graphs.
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5.
Click “Finish” to complete the installation of the software.
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Software Included with your Camera
The software CD contains the following software:
1. PC Camera Driver (For Windows® Users Only)
This is a MS Windows driver for the camera. After installing this driver and restarting Windows, the digital
camera can be used as a PC webcam function. It can link with common video capturing software.
2. Arcsoft PhotoStudio® 5
Arcsoft PhotoStudio® 5 is a full-featured, easy to use digital-editing program that provides a complete set
of photo editing and retouching tools, plus a wide selection of special effects and enhancements, its
powerful include a wide variety of input and output options, layers, multiple undo and redo functions, image
management tools, editable text, multiple file format support and a lot more.
3. Hello Kitty Studio (For Windows® Users Only)
Hello Kitty Studio is designed for your complete Hello Kitty experience; you can print, email and share your
Hello Kitty digital creations!
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9. Transferring Pictures and Video Clips to a Computer
1.
Make sure the USB Connection under the “Configuration” Menu has been set to “Mass Storage”
mode. Otherwise, change it to “Mass Storage” according to the procedure described in “Camera
Settings” chapter. Turn OFF the power of camera.
2.
3.
Connect USB cable to your computer USB port.
Connect other end of USB cable to the camera while the camera is power OFF.
For Windows Users (PC)
Turn on the camera and LCD displays a mass storage drive icon:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
System will automatically recognize a MASS STORAGE drive.
Double click on “My computer” icon on your desktop and then you can see a “Removable Disk” drive
Double click on “Removable Disk” ->Double click on “DCIM”-> Double click on “100CRESI”
Double click on the images or videos to view.
All the pictures and video clips are in the 100CRESI folder. Highlight the pictures and video clips that you
choose and drag them into a folder of your choice. You can also create sub-folder to group them or use the
image processing software to edit and manage pictures.
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10. Using the Camera as a Web Cam (For Windows® Users Only)
IMPORTANT: For Windows® Users
Before you connect your digital camera to the computer, make sure that you have installed the software
from the enclosed CD. Please refer to previous chapter: “Install the software to your computer”.
1.
Make sure the USB Connection under the “Configuration” Menu has been set to “PC Cam”
mode. Otherwise, change it to “PC Cam” according to the procedure described in “Camera
Settings” chapter. Turn OFF the power of camera.
2.
3.
4.
Connect USB cable to your computer USB port.
Connect other end of USB cable to the camera while the camera is power OFF.
Turn on the camera and LCD displays a PC Cam icon.
5.
6.
System will automatically recognize the PC Cam.
From Windows Startup Menu, click “Program”, then -> “ArcSoft PhotoStudio 5” ->
“PhotoStudio 5”.
7.
Click “File” and make sure the “Select Source” has selected “STK014 Camera”. Click
“Acquire” -> “Acquire normally”. The window containing live video from PC Cam is
appeared on screen.
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11. Troubleshooting Guide
Problem
No power
Symptom
Camera will not
turn on
Likely Cause
Battery is flat
Solution
Recharge the
battery via USB
No sufficient power
Picture-taking
The battery indicator
icon on the LCD will go
“Blank”
Battery voltage is low to
the automatically shut
down level
Charge the battery
Image appears blurred
or dark
The camera or subject
was moving when the shot
was taken
Hold the camera
firmly
The subject is too close
Move away from
the subject
The lens is dirty
Clean the lens with
a soft cloth
Flash does not go off
as expected
Flash has not finished
charging
Wait until the Flash
Icon is steady
The flash has been turned
off
Make sure the flash
is set to Automatic
or ON
Camera will not focus
Subject is not in the center
of the LCD (preview)
Move the subject to
the center of the
LCD (preview)
Turn on the camera
Cannot take pictures
when the shutter
button is pressed
Camera is not turned on
No space on the SD card /
internal memory
Delete unwanted
files or insert a new
SD card
The camera has timed out
Turn the camera on
Camera hang up
during operation
Preview function can
work, but no other key
functions
Preview function occupy
too large internal space of
camera
Use a sharp end
spurn to press
reset hole.
PC Connection
PC does not recognize
the camera
Check the USB cable
connection
Make sure both
ends of the USB
cable are
connected
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Interference from other
USB devices
Disconnected other
USB devices
Check computer
Connect the
camera to the PC
with the USB cable
and select [My
Computer] –
[Control Panel] –
[System] – [Device
Manager]. In the
[Device Manager]
window delete
[Compose USB
device] or
[Unknown device]
in [Other devices].
Then disconnect
the camera and
install the software
again.
Camera
malfunctions during
use
Electrostatic discharge
interfered with the
camera
Check if the camera is
connected to the PC
Turn off the camera
and then turn it
back on. If
connected to the
PC disconnect the
camera from the
USB cord, and turn
it off then on again.
Reinstall the driver,
or disconnect the
crashed network
driver and reserve
this drive letter for
the camera
The removable disk
crashes with the
network drive
The camera is
detected by the
Driver is not installed
properly, or network driver
connection is crash
Windows and works
properly. But a driver
letter of the removable
disk is not created
The LCD on camera
has frozen when insert
a SD card into the
camera
No response from
any of the function
keys
SD card is first use and
not formatted
Ensure you only
use a new or
Formatted SD card
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12. Appendix
Regulatory Information
Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the product may malfunction and require user to reset
the product.
Under the environment with radio frequency interference, the product may malfunction and resume
to normal operation without the interference.
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13. Specifications
Resolution (pixels)
:
High – 2048 X 1536
Medium – 1600 X 1200
Low – 800 X 600
Shutter Speed
Image File Format
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:
1 second to 1/1000 second
Still Images – JPEG (Exif 2.2)
Movies – AVI without audio (for Windows® Users Only)
16 MB Flash Memories
SD Memory Card (maximum 256MB) (not included)
Fixed Lens – 8.4mm Effective Focal Length
4X
Internal Memory
External Memory
Lens
Digital Zoom
Exposure
White Balance
Sensitivity
LCD
Interface
Self Timer
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:
:
:
:
:
:
:
:
Automatic
Auto, Sunny, Cloudy, Fluorescent, Tungsten
ISO 100
2.0” TFT
USB v1.1
OFF / 10 / 15 / 20sec Selectable
Auto / On / Off
Windows® 98SE / ME / 2000 / XP
30sec / 1 / 3 / 5min Selectable
Built-in Rechargeable Battery or 5V DC from USB Port
Flash Function
Operation System
Auto Power Off
Power Source
Operating Temperature
Operating Humidity
:
:
10 - 40
20% - 85% Non-condensing
*NOTE: Scene complexity affects an image’s file size. The number of images you can store on the
camera or memory card may vary.
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14. Care and Maintenance
Camera Body:
Wipe the body clean with a soft cloth or eyeglass lens wiper.
Lens:
First use a lens blower brush to remove dust and dirt, then remove any remaining dirt by wiping the lens
lightly with a soft cloth.
Never use synthetic cleansers on the camera body or lens.
LCD Monitor:
Use a lens blower brush to remove the dust and dirt. If necessary, gently wipe the LCD monitor with a soft
cloth or an eyeglass lens wiper to remove stubborn dirt.
Never rub or press forcefully on the LCD monitor. These actions may damage it or lead to other
problems.
CAUTION: NEVER USE THINNERS, BENZENE, SYNTHETIC CLEANERS OR WATER TO CLEAN THE
CAMERA. THESE SUBSTANCES MAY DISTORT OR DAMAGE THE EQUIPMENT.
15. Getting Help
Please refer to the instructions on the enclosed warranty card for returning your unit for service.
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