Instant messaging (chat)
You can use your camera as a webcam with your instant messaging client
(Yahoo Messenger, MSN Messenger, Skype...).
Example:
1. Put your camera in webcam mode and connect it to your computer then
launch MSN Messenger.
2. On the MSN interface, select 'Actions', then 'Start a Video Conversation'.
3. Select the person you want to chat with, and press 'OK'.
Q: My camera doesn't turn on when I press the Power key. What do I do?
A:
1. Check that you have installed the batteries correctly.
2. Place new batteries in your camera.
Q: Why does nothing happen when I press the Shutter key?
A:
1. The camera's built-in memory may be full. If this is the case, you need
to delete photos from you camera. Make sure you transfer any photos
you want to keep to your computer first.
2. The timer may be counting down wait a few seconds.
Q: Why are my pictures unclear?
A:
1. The lens may be dirty. Gently blow any loose dust from the lens. Then
breathe gently on the lens and wipe it with a soft, clean cloth that has no
chemicals on it.
2. Make sure you hold the camera steady when taking the pictures.
3. You may be too close to your subject. Try moving further away.
Q: Why are my pictures too dark?
A:
1. The flash may be turned off. See the "Flash function" section for how to
set the flash.
2. You may need to move closer to your subject or your subject may need to
move to a lighter area.
Q: Why are my pictures too light?
A:
You may not need the flash function. See the "Flash function" section for
how to change the flash setting.
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