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Acer CP-8660 User Manual

Manual is about: 8.28 Mega pixel CCD digital camera

Summary of CP-8660

  • Page 1

    En-1 content 2 introduction 2 overview 3 package contents 4 getting to know the camera 4 front view 5 rear view 8 status led indicator 9 lcd monitor icons 13 getting started 13 attaching the camera strap (optional accessory) 13 inserting and removing the battery (optional accessory) 14 charging the ...

  • Page 2: Introduction

    En-2 introduction overview congratulations on your purchase of the new digital camera. Capturing high-quality digital images is fast and easy with this state-of-the-art smart camera. Equipped with an 8.28 mega pixel ccd, this camera is capable of capturing images with a resolution of up to 3264 x 24...

  • Page 3: Package Contents

    En-3 package contents carefully unpack your kit box and ensure that you have the following items: j digital camera j usb cable j user’s manual optional accessories: j sd memory card j ac power adapter j rechargeable lithium-ion battery j a/v cable j software cd-rom j camera pouch j camera strap.

  • Page 4: Getting to Know The Camera

    En-4 getting to know the camera front view # name description 1. Mode dial sets the camera mode. 2. Shutter button focuses and locks both focus & exposure when pressed halfway down. Captures the image when pressed all the way down. 3. Power (power) button turns the camera power on and off. 4. Mode s...

  • Page 5: Rear View

    En-5 rear view # name description 1. Lcd monitor provides menu information to operate the camera, previews the image before capturing it and review it afterwards. 2. Status led displays the camera current state. 3. Zoom in button zooms the lens to telephoto position. Zoom out button zooms the lens t...

  • Page 6: Set /direction Button

    En-6 set /direction button # name description 1. S button scrolls upwards. Changes value of shutter speed, aperture, exposure compensation and manual focus. 2. X button scrolls right. Flash button allows you to choose the appropriate flash setting. 3. T button scrolls downwards. Changes value of shu...

  • Page 7: Mode Dial

    En-7 mode dial # name description 1. Auto the camera automatically sets for exposure, etc. 2. Scn scene mode point-and-shoot simplicity when capturing images under 16 special conditions. 3. P program in program mode the shutter speed and aperture will be (auto exposure) set automatically, but other ...

  • Page 8: Status Led Indicator

    En-8 status led indicator the status led indicates the current operational status of the camera. The meaning of the led changes depending upon what the camera is doing. Color green red orange state on flashing on flashing on flashing during power off the completion of battery charge. T h e b a t t e...

  • Page 9: Lcd Monitor Icons

    En-9 00053 10s 1 2 3 4 5 7 8 9 10 12 11 13 14 16 15 6 20:50 01/06/2006 lcd monitor icons for photography modes: [ ], [ scn ] j pressing the button changes the lcd display in the sequence of: display with icons, display without icons. J to prevent a blur image we recommend that you use a tripod for c...

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    En-10 for photography modes: [p], [tv], [av], [m], [ ], [ ] 1. Mode icon 2. Storage media 3. Zoom status 4. Voice memo 5. Battery condition 6. Flash mode 7. Histogram 8. Main focus area 9. Capture mode icon 10. Image resolution 11. Available number of shots 12. Image quality 13. Self-timer icon 14. ...

  • Page 11: For Photography Mode: [ ]

    En-11 for photography mode: [ ] 1. Mode icon 2. Storage media 3. Zoom status 4. Battery condition 5. Flash mode 6. White balance 7. Metering 8. Main focus area 9. [ ] exposure compensation [ ] backlight correction 10. Image resolution 11. Available number of shots 12. Image quality 13. Image to be c...

  • Page 12: For Video Mode  [

    En-12 for video mode [ ] 1. Mode icon 2. Storage media 3. Zoom status 4. Battery condition 5. Video resolution 6. Available recording time/elapsed time 7. Video quality 8. Self-timer icon 9. Date and time 10. White balance icon 11. Focus setting playback mode [ ] -still image playback 1. Mode icon 2...

  • Page 13: Getting Started

    En-13 getting started attaching the camera strap (optional accessory) attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration. Inserting and removing the battery (optional accessory) we highly recommend using specified rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.7v) to realize the full capability of your camer...

  • Page 14: Charging The Battery

    En-14 charging the battery using the optional ac power adapter may charge the battery or operate the camera as power supply. Make sure that the power of the camera is off and then insert the battery before starting. 1. Insert one end of the ac power adapter into the dc in 5v terminal of the camera. ...

  • Page 15: Accessory)

    En-15 using an ac power adapter (optional accessory) using an ac power adapter prevents the camera from automatically powered off while transferring files to your computer. Perform the steps in the preceding section “charging the battery”. Make sure to use only the ac power adapter specified for the...

  • Page 16: Setting The Date and Time

    En-16 setting the date and time the date/time needs to be set if/when: camera is turned on for the first time. Camera is turned on after leaving the camera without the battery for an extended period of time. When the date and time information is not displayed on the lcd monitor, follow these steps t...

  • Page 17

    En-17 formatting an sd memory card or internal memory this function formats the internal memory (or memory card) and deletes all stored still images / video clips and data. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ], and press the menu button. 2. Select [setup1] with the x button. 3. Select [format] with the s...

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    En-18 setting image resolution and quality resolution and quality settings determine the pixel size (dimension), image file size, and compression ratio for your images. These settings affect the number of images that can be stored. As you get to know the camera, it is recommended that you try each q...

  • Page 19: Photography Mode

    En-19 photography mode [ ] auto mode auto photography mode is the most commonly used photography mode. Images can be captured simply because the exposure (the combination of shutter speed and aperture setting) is determined automatically to suit the photographic conditions. Your camera is equipped w...

  • Page 20: Recording Voice Memos

    En-20 recording voice memos a voice memo can be recorded once for 30 seconds at still image mode immediately following a still image capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes, except for [ ] and [ ] modes. 2. Press the menu button, and select the ...

  • Page 21: Using The Digital Zoom

    En-21 using the digital zoom using a combination of 6 times optical zoom and 8.5 times digital zoom permits zoom photography up to 51 times to suit the subject and the distance. While digital zoom can be a useful feature, the more an image is enlarged (zoomed), the more pixelated (grainier) the imag...

  • Page 22: Setting The Flash

    En-22 setting the flash set the flash for capturing images. The flash firing mode can be set to suit for the photographic conditions. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Toggle the button to select the desired flash mode. Flash mode description [ blank] automatic flash the flash fires automatically ...

  • Page 23: Setting The Focus

    En-23 the table below will help you choose the appropriate focus mode: focus mode description [blank] normal auto select normal auto focus for most occasions when you want the focus camera to automatically determine the focus setting. Wide (zoom off): approximately 0.3m to infinity. Tele (at optical...

  • Page 24: Setting The Self-Timer

    En-24 the self-timer setting is automatically cancelled after an image is captured. Use of the [ 2s] or [ 10s] self-timer setting is effective in preventing motion-blur that can result when the shutter button is pressed at long exposure times. Use a tripod for best results. Setting the self-timer th...

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    En-25 exposure compensation/backlight correction images can be captured with the overall scene intentionally made brighter or darker. These settings are used when a suitable brightness (exposure) cannot otherwise be obtained in circumstances where the difference in brightness between the subject and...

  • Page 26: [Scn] Scene Mode

    En-26 [scn] scene mode by simply selecting one of the following 16 modes, you can capture the image with most appropriate settings. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [scn]. A. Press the menu button. B. Select [scene mode], and press the set button. C. Select the desired scene ...

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    En-27 [p] program (automatic exposure) photography mode the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture to suit the brightness of the subject. This allows you to capture image with ease just like when the [ ] mode is selected. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to...

  • Page 28: [Av] Aperture Priority Mode

    En-28 [av] aperture priority mode in this mode, images are captured with the priority given to aperture. The shutter speed is automatically set according to the aperture. The aperture will affect the depth-of-field of the camera. If you set a small aperture (higher f value), you can capture portrait...

  • Page 29: [M] Manual Mode

    En-29 [m] manual mode in manual mode, the aperture value and the shutter speed can be varied individually. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [m]. 2. Toggle the button to select the shutter speed or aperture. 3. Adjust the shutter speed or aperture with the s / t buttons. 4. Co...

  • Page 30: [   ] User Setting Mode

    En-30 [ ] user setting mode this mode allows you manually set the setting parameters and all these settings will be memorized. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to [ ]. 2. Compose the image, press the shutter button down halfway, then press it down fully. [ ] video mode this mode...

  • Page 31: [   ] Panorama Mode

    En-31 [ ] panorama mode this mode is designed to make it easier to take a series of shots then stitch them together with software to make a single photo. You can capture a photographic subject that won’t fit into a single frame, such as a landscape, and stitch it together later with a program such a...

  • Page 32: ] Playback Mode

    En-32 [ ] playback mode playing back still images you can play back the still images on the lcd monitor. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. J the last image appears on the screen. 2. The images can be displayed in reverse or forward with the w / x buttons. J to view the previous image, press w. J to v...

  • Page 33: Attaching Voice Memos

    En-33 attaching voice memos a maximum of 30 seconds of audio can be recorded like a memo annotation for each still image. The voice memo can be recorded only once. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. J the last image appears on the screen. 2. Select the image where you want to attach the voice memo wit...

  • Page 34: Thumbnail Display

    En-34 thumbnail display this function allows you to view 9 thumbnail images on the lcd monitor at the same time which can help to quickly search for the image that you want. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. J the last image appears on the screen. 2. Press the button. J the images are displayed in th...

  • Page 35: Slideshow Display

    En-35 slideshow display the slideshow function enables you to play back your still images automatically in sequential order as a slideshow. This is very useful and entertaining feature for reviewing captured images and for presentations. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the menu button. J t...

  • Page 36: Protecting Images

    En-36 protecting images set the data to read-only to prevent images from being erased by mistake. Protecting images 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Select the image that you want to protect with the w / x buttons. 3. Press the menu button. J the playback menu is displayed. 4. Select [protect] wi...

  • Page 37: Dpof Settings

    En-37 dpof settings dpof is the abbreviation for digital print order format, which allows you to embed printing information on your memory card. You can select the images to be printed and how many prints to make with the dpof menu in the camera and insert the memory card to the card compatible prin...

  • Page 38

    En-38 copying files from internal memory to a memory card this function allows you to copy your files from the digital still camera’s internal memory to a memory card. Of course, you can only do this if you have a memory card installed and some files in internal memory. 1. Set the mode dial to [ ]. ...

  • Page 39: [   ] Deleting Images

    En-39 [ ] deleting images immediate erasure (quick delete function) the quick delete function enables you to delete the last-captured image during capture. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the button. J the last image and quick delete me...

  • Page 40

    En-40 deleting selected images this deletes a number of selected images. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the button. J the deletion menu will be displayed. 3. Select [select] with the s / t buttons, and press the set button. J the images are displayed in the thumbnail display. 4. Select th...

  • Page 41: Menu Options

    En-41 menu options photography menu (capture tab) this menu is for basic settings used when capturing images in the photography modes. These settings are retained even if the camera is turned off or the auto off function is activated. Available menu options in each photography mode: auto scene captu...

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    En-42 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the menu button. J [capture] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [capture] option item with the s / t buttons, and press the set button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desired setti...

  • Page 43

    En-43 scene mode refer to section in this manual titled “scene mode” for further details. Size (resolution) this sets the resolution of the still-image that will be captured. * [ ] 3264 x 2448: 3264 x 2448 pixels (8 megapixel resolution) * [ ] 2560 x 1920: 2560 x 1920 pixels (5 megapixel resolution)...

  • Page 44

    En-44 photography menu (function tab) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the menu button, and select the [function] menu with the x button. J the [function] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [function] option ...

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    En-45 lcd bright. Select a brightness level for the lcd monitor. The lcd becomes brighter with the s button and darker with the t button. The adjustment range is from -5 to +5. Digital zoom this sets whether or not to use digital zoom at the time of photography. * on / off preview this sets whether ...

  • Page 46

    En-46 photography menu (ae/awb tab) 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ] and set the mode dial to one of the photography modes. 2. Press the menu button, and select the [ae/ awb] menu with the x button. J the [ae/awb] tab of the photography menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [ae/awb] option item wi...

  • Page 47

    En-47 iso this sets the sensitivity for capturing images. When the sensitivity is raised (and the iso figure is increased), photography will become possible even in dark locations, but the more pixelated (grainier) the image will appear. * 64 / 100 / 200 / 400 / auto j in the [auto] setting, the iso...

  • Page 48: Playback Menu

    En-48 playback menu in the[ ] mode, set which settings are to be used for playback. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the menu button. J the playback menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired option item with the s / t buttons, and press the set button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select ...

  • Page 49: Setup1 Menu

    En-49 setup1 menu set your camera’s operating environment. 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the menu button, and select the [setup1] menu with the x button. J the [setup1] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired setting with the s / t buttons, and press the set button to enter its respecti...

  • Page 50: Setup2 Menu

    En-50 setup2 menu 1. Slide the mode switch to [ ]. 2. Press the menu button, and select the [setup2] menu with the x button. J the [setup2] menu is displayed. 3. Select the desired [setup2] option item with the s / t buttons, and press the set button to enter its respective menu. 4. Select the desir...

  • Page 51: Videos to Your Computer

    En-51 transferring recorded images and videos to your computer to transfer images/video clips from the camera to your computer, follow these steps: step 1: installing the usb driver (windows 98 users only) step 2: connecting the camera to your computer step 3: downloading images and video files syst...

  • Page 52

    En-52 step 2: connecting the camera to your computer 1. Connect one end of the usb cable to the usb terminal of the camera. 2. Connect the other end of the usb cable to an available usb port on your computer. 3. Turn on your camera. J the [usb] screen appears. 4. Select [pc] and press the set button...

  • Page 53

    En-53 step 3: downloading images and video files when the camera is turned on and connected to your computer, it is considered to be a disk drive, just like a floppy disk or cd. You can download (transfer) images by copying them from the “removable disk” (“untitled” or “unlabeled” disk on a macintos...

  • Page 54: Camera Specifications

    En-54 camera specifications item description image sensor 1/1.8” ccd sensor (8.28 mega pixels) image resolution 3264 x 2448, 2560 x 1920, 1600 x 1200, 640 x 480 640 x 480 (30 fps) lcd monitor 2.8” full color tft lcd (230k pixels) recording media 32 mb internal memory (25 mb available for image stora...