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SD™ is a trademark.

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Photo Explorer and Photo Express are trademarks.

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Product Information

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Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice. This 
includes primary product specifications, software, software drivers, and user’s 
manual. This User Manual is a general reference guide for the product.

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The illustrations in this manual are for the purpose of explanation and may differ 
from the actual design of your digital camera.

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The manufacturer assumes no liability for any errors or discrepancies in this user 
manual.

Summary of Contents for SH-A366

Page 1: ...ademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners Product Information Product design and specifications are subject to change without notice This includes primary product specifications sof...

Page 2: ...ire or electric shock For repair or internal inspection ask the store of purchase Use the supplied AC adapter only with the indicated power supply voltage Use with any other power supply voltage might...

Page 3: ...a precision instrument Do not drop it strike it or use excessive force when handling the camera This might cause damage to the camera Do not use the camera in humid steamy smoky or dusty places This...

Page 4: ...me batteries that pass the expiry date are exceptions might affect the number of pictures that can be taken Therefore to maximize their performance and lifetime we recommend that you fully charge the...

Page 5: ...hoosing the Screen Language 18 Setting the Date and Time 19 Formatting an SD Memory Card or Internal Memory 20 Using the LCD Monitor 21 PHOTOGRAPHY MODE 22 Shooting Images and Using the Mode Dial 22 S...

Page 6: ...ect the digital camera to your computer 48 Download images or video clips 48 EDITING SOFTWARE INSTALLATION 49 Installing Photo Explorer 49 Installing Photo Express 50 USING THE DIGITAL CAMERA AS A PC...

Page 7: ...ed without using a memory card Support for SD memory card for memory expansion You may wish to expand the memory capacity up to 2GB capacity by using an external memory card USB connection USB 2 0 com...

Page 8: ...Pouch Batteries Battery charger Unpack all the items and check them carefully If any items are missing or damaged contact your nearest TESCO store for a replacement Have your receipt ready when you c...

Page 9: ...TING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA Front View 9 8 7 6 5 2 3 4 1 10 1 Shutter button 2 Flash 3 Microphone 4 Lens 5 Power button 6 Mode dial 7 Viewfinder window 8 Self timer LED 9 PC Video terminal 10 DC IN 3 3V...

Page 10: ...angle button Thumbnail button 5 Strap holder 6 N Playback button 7 W Menu button 8 Y Delete button Z Display button 9 v Arrow button Up f Focus button 10 x Arrow button Left i Flash button 11 e OK but...

Page 11: ...oot simplicity when taking pictures under 4 special conditions 4 E Shutter Speed Priority Select this mode to specify the shutter speed while the camera sets the corresponding aperture 5 F Aperture Pr...

Page 12: ...112 3 2048 x 1536 640 x 480 4 Possible number of shots 5 Internal memory SD memory card indicator Status of internal memory Status of SD memory card 6 Battery and AC adapter D Full battery power C Med...

Page 13: ...emory status 4 Battery power and AC adapter indicator 5 Playback information 6 Playback indicator D D D 2006 01 01 2006 01 01 2006 01 01 00 00 33 00 00 33 00 00 33 w W w W A BC F G D E D D D 100 0001...

Page 14: ...ries in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery cover To remove the batteries turn the camera off before removing batteries and hold the camera with the battery cover...

Page 15: ...N 3 3V 3 Connect the other end to an electrical outlet Make sure to use only the AC power adapter specified for the camera Damage caused by the use of an incorrect adapter is not covered under the war...

Page 16: ...SD memory card in the correct orientation as shown in the illustration 4 Close the battery SD memory card cover To remove the SD memory card make sure the camera is turned off Press lightly on the edg...

Page 17: ...ctivity LED indicator Blinking red The digital camera is powering up Solid green The digital camera is ready to record images or movies LED indicator Solid green USB communication transfer in progress...

Page 18: ...displayed 2 Use w to select Language then press the e button 3 Use v or w to select the language you want 4 Press the e button to confirm x z B x z B Set up2 Set up2 Set up1 Set up1 Set up1 Set Set S...

Page 19: ...onth Day and Time fields To increase a value press the v button To decrease a value press the w button The time is displayed in 24 hours format 4 Press the e button after all fields are set x z B x z...

Page 20: ...ou format an SD memory card be aware that all data of which will be permanently erased Protected images are also erased To format the internal memory do not insert a memory card into the camera Otherw...

Page 21: ...The LCD monitor darkens in strong sunlight or bright light This is not a malfunction To prevent your images from being blurred while pressing the shutter button always hold it carefully This is espec...

Page 22: ...ocus the image When you press the shutter button down half way the camera s Auto Focus feature automatically focuses the image Proper exposure is determined and locked at the same time 4 Press the shu...

Page 23: ...cene mode 4 Press the e button to confirm the selection 5 Compose your subject within the focus frame 6 Press the shutter button to capture the image Shutter Speed Priority Mode E If you set a fast sh...

Page 24: ...press the e button 4 Compose your subject within the focus frame 5 Press the shutter button to capture the image Manual Mode G In manual mode the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied ind...

Page 25: ...Mode press W to access in menu directly 3 Use w to select Image Size then press the e button 4 Use v or w to select the desired setting then press the e button to confirm 5 Follow the step 3 and 4 ab...

Page 26: ...eaches its maximum optical zoom factor 3x A useful feature as it is however the more the image is magnified the grainer the image may become To capture a zoomed image perform the following steps 1 Pre...

Page 27: ...cro to capture close up images When the lens is zoomed to its widest position you may focus objects as close as 5 cm When the lens is zoomed to its telephoto position 3x zoom you may focus objects as...

Page 28: ...ly according to suit the photographic conditions No Flash W Use this mode in the environment that the flash use is prohibited or under the situation that the distance to the subject is too far away fo...

Page 29: ...he power 4 Toggle y a until your desired self timer mode appears on the LCD monitor 5 Compose your scene and press the shutter button The self timer function is activated The photography is then taken...

Page 30: ...between light and dark between the subject and the background is extremely large The EV compensation value can be set in the range from 2 0EV to 2 0EV 1 Rotate the mode dial to D E F or G 2 Press the...

Page 31: ...then press the e button to confirm 6 To exit from the menu press the W button E E F Set Set Set Mode2 Mode2 Mode1 Mode1 Mode1 Image Size Image Size Quality Quality W Balance W Balance ISO ISO Image S...

Page 32: ...ss the e button 5 To exit from the menu press the W button The Q indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 6 Press the shutter button all the way to shoot In Burst mode the flash mode will be set t...

Page 33: ...ure Mode then press the e button 4 Use v or w to select AEB then press the e button 5 To exit from the menu press the W button The R indicator is displayed on the monitor screen 6 Press the shutter bu...

Page 34: ...weight to the subject matter at the center q Spot Meters the area within the spot automatic exposure point frame at the center of the LCD monitor 5 To exit from the menu press the W button 6 Compose y...

Page 35: ...d images To view the previous image press the x button To view the next image press the y button The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time If there is...

Page 36: ...r To view the previous image press the x button To view the next image press the y button 2 Adjust the zoom ratio by using the Zoom U V button To enlarge the selected image press the V button To retur...

Page 37: ...recorded image appears on the LCD monitor 2 Press the U l button once Nine thumbnail images are displayed simultaneously For recorded video clips the K video mode icon will be displayed 3 Use the v w...

Page 38: ...utton 4 Use v or w to set the playback interval then press the e button The slide show starts The video clips are displayed the first frame image and not played back To stop slide show press the e but...

Page 39: ...use y to select the Playback2 menu 4 Use v or w to select Resize and press the e button 5 Use v or w to select the desired setting then press the e button to confirm You can only choose a smaller siz...

Page 40: ...utton to start recording 3 To stop recording press the shutter button again The zoom function of optical zoom 3x can be activated before you start to record video clips Pressing the Y Z button switche...

Page 41: ...t playing back the video clips To pause or resume video playback press the e button again The playback information displayed on the LCD monitor will disappear after seconds of time The zoom function c...

Page 42: ...tal camera then turn all connected devices off 1 Connect one end of the Video cable to the PC Video terminal of the digital camera 2 Connect the other end to the Video input socket of the TV set 3 Tur...

Page 43: ...ears on the LCD monitor 3 Use x or y to select the image you want to delete 4 Press the Y button 5 Use v or w to select This Image or All Images by your preference then press the e button 6 When the d...

Page 44: ...Protect One Protect one image movie Protect All Protect all images movies at once 6 Use v or w to select Lock then press the e button to confirm Press W to return to the N Playback mode The y indicat...

Page 45: ...after seconds of time 2 Press the W button The Playback1 menu is displayed Use v or w to select DPOF then press the e button 3 Use v or w to select by your preference then press the e button One Image...

Page 46: ...ct Reset All with v or w Before you perform the DPOF settings on your camera always remember to copy your images from the internal memory to an SD memory card first The print icon will appear on the m...

Page 47: ...System Requirements Windows Pentium III 600 MHz or higher Windows 2000 XP 64MB RAM 128MB hard disk space CD ROM drive Available USB port System Requirements Macintosh PowerPC G3 G4 OS 9 0 or later 64...

Page 48: ...ive Windows Open the removable disk and double click on the DCIM DSCIM folder to open it to find more folders Your images are inside these folder s Select the desired still images or video clips and t...

Page 49: ...in one tool for owners of digital cameras WebCams DV camcorders scanners or anyone who strives to effectively organize a large collection of digital media 1 Insert the enclosed CD ROM into your CD ROM...

Page 50: ...s photographic filters and special effects Embellish projects by adding creative design elements such as frames callouts and stamp objects Share results with family and friends via e mail and multiple...

Page 51: ...ork or Internet connection Step 1 Install the PC camera driver The PC camera driver included in the CD ROM is exclusively for Windows The PC camera function is not supported for Mac platforms 1 Insert...

Page 52: ...NetMeeting program 2 Click the Start Video button to view live video 3 Click the Place Call button 4 Type the e mail address or the network address of the computer that you are calling 5 Click Call T...

Page 53: ...time of taking pictures P Single Q Burst R AEB O O P P Auto Auto Auto Image Size Image Size Quality Quality Capture Mode Capture Mode Image Size Quality Capture Mode Cancel Cancel Cancel Set Set Set...

Page 54: ...luorescent ISO E Sets the sensitivity for taking pictures When the sensitivity is raised and the ISO figure isincreased photography will become possible even in dark locations but the more pixilated g...

Page 55: ...ent degrees of color to match with your preference Your images will demonstrate different impression by selecting different degrees of color This is called Saturation High Medium Low Date Imprint v Th...

Page 56: ...utton 3 Use v or w to select the desired setting and press the e button 4 To exit from the playback menu press the W button Item Functional Description Color REFER TO Camera Menu In In D E F or G Mode...

Page 57: ...c Protect y Set the data to read only to prevent images from being erased by mistake Refer to the section in this manual titled Protecting Images Movie clips for further details DPOF w Allows you to s...

Page 58: ...ge H Change the quality compression rate of a recoded image Compresses images down to half of their size or more overwrites an old size images with a newly compressed image Only quality changing to th...

Page 59: ...ra sound each time you press a camera button On Off Date Time z This sets the date and the time Refer to the section in this manual titled Setting the Date and Time for further details Language B Sets...

Page 60: ...ecific period of time the power to the camera is automatically turned off This feature is useful to reduce battery wear 2 Min 3 Min 5 Min Off Reset Number u Sets whether or not to reset the file numbe...

Page 61: ...nt the image with date imprint or not Size Select the desired paper size according to the printer type Layout Select the desired printing layout according to the printer type Print After all settings...

Page 62: ...de appears The COMPLETE will be displayed temporarily reminding you that the printing procedure is finished If a print error is detected the PRINT ERROR will be displayed Print Num Print Num 00 00 Pri...

Page 63: ...ia 32MB internal memory SD memory card Optional up to 2GB File format Still image JPEG Video AVI Lens F no Wide 2 8 Tele 4 8 Focal length 7 5mm 22 5mm Equivalent 35 105mm Focus range Normal 50 cm infi...

Page 64: ...memory and the SD memory card The values for the recording time may vary depending on the shooting conditions and settings The frame rate is 25 fps frames per second Resolution Quality Internal Memor...

Page 65: ...The function of Auto Shut Down in L Setup mode has been activated The battery has run out Set the option of Auto Shut Down to Off Turn the power back on or charge the battery The image is not captured...

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