4. Why would I get fuzzy, unclear photos?
There might be some movements of your body or hands when taking photos. Hold the camera
steadily with both hands. Use the first finger of your right hand to press the shutter. Stand on solid
ground. Do not move or run when pressing the shutter. Even tiny movements will result in fuzzy
photos.
5. Why would I get some blurry areas in a photo?
You may have covered part of the lens when taking the photo. Or there may be some grease on
the lens. Remove it with a dry and soft cloth.
6. Can I take a photo of the Sun?
DO NOT point your camera directly to strong light sources such as the Sun as it may damage the
CMOS image sensor inside the camera. If you do so, the background will be too dark and you see
nothing in the photo.
7. Why would image colors change if I take photos indoor?
The use of light bulbs indoor will affect the image colors you see on photos. To improve the situation,
use daylight bulbs or fluorescent lamps instead.
8. How should I position my camera to get good quality images?
Keep the viewfinder horizontal as much as possible. Try to kneel down if necessary.
9. Why would I get horizontal, black stripes in photos taken abroad?
The camera is set to your country's AC mains frequency (e.g. 60Hz for US). If you take photos under
an electric light source in another country with a different frequency (e.g. 50Hz), you will get horizontal,
black stripes in those photos, due to incorrect mains frequency. There will be no problems when
taking photos under sunlight.
10. Can I use the camera when it is raining?
No, DO NOT use the camera under rain since the camera is not water-resistant. Water drops may
get inside the camera and damage the parts.
11. How can I get a hard copy of the User's Manual?
The User's Manual, named Manual.pdf, is provided in the CD-ROM in PDF format. It can be opened
and printed with Acrobat Reader. This program, named areng40.exe, is included in the supplied
CD-ROM. Double-click on the areng40.exe icon and the installation will start automatically. After
installation, double-click the Manual.pdf icon. Acrobat Reader will be launched for you to view the
User's Manual. To print the manual, select File>Print from the pull-down menu.
12. Can I take photos in dark environment?
No, the camera only operates in situations of normal light intensity.
13. Is it a disposable camera?
This is not a disposable camera. You can use it whenever the battery power and memory in the
camera are available.
14. What kind of batteries should I use with this camera?
The use of alkaline batteries is recommended since they last longer and perform better than other
ordinary batteries.
15. Can I use rechargeable batteries?
The use of rechargeable batteries is not recommended since their output voltage is lower than that
of the alkaline batteries. Rechargeable batteries get low battery power easily.
16. What should I do when I
see
nothing or some weird symbols on the LCD?
Check to see if the batteries are correctly inserted and the battery compartment door is secured. If
the problem persists, the batteries may be totally dead. Replace them with new ones.
17. Why is the camera not turning on after new batteries are inserted?
• The batteries may have been inserted incorrectly.
• The camera may be broken. It may have been dropped into water or against hard surfaces.
18. Can I take close-up shots of an object?
Yes, if it is more than
3ft. (1m
) away. The object will be out of focus at a distance less than
3
f
t.
away.
19. What should be noted during photos download?
If you disconnect the camera and computer when you are downloading photos (with Acquire dialog
box opened), and then reconnect, you need to close the Acquire dialog box and then re-open
it for the computer to recognize the connection to the camera.
20. What should I do when my PC cannot recognize the camera when using the Arcsoft programs?
You should disconnect the USB cable from the camera and reconnect i
t
.
21. Can I use this camera as a PC camera (web cam)?
Yes, if there is a USB port on your computer and appropriate software, such as Microsoft
NetMeeting, is used.
22. How many photos can I take with this camera?
•
Up to
20 photos with 352 x 288 pixels
•
Up to
80 photos with 176 x 144 pixels
Trademark acknowledgements
TWAIN driver (My DSC) is developed by SQ Technology Limited, Taiwan
Microsoft, Windows 98SE, Me, 2000, XP are registered trademarks of Microsoft Corporation.
Pentium is a registered trademark of Intel Corporation.
PhotoPrinter
,
PhotoStudio
and Funhouse
are licensed by Arcsoft, USA.
All other product names mentioned herein are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective
owners.
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Part number: 21690
