DC-M40 digital camera user's guide READY SPECIAL FEATURES This digital camera has the following features. · · · · · High resolution of 4.1 mega pixels 3X optical and 2X digital zoom lens Movie clip recording function Voice Recording and Playback for still image An easy and fast PC interface with USB Storage Driver & Digital Image. Regulatory compliance statements United States of America Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Unintentional emitter per FCC Part 15 This device has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio or television reception. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause interference to radio and television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Connect the equipment to an outlet on a different circuit from that to which the receiver is connected Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. · · · · 2 READY Compliance Accessories: The compliance accessories associated with this equipment are shipped with it. These accessories are required to be used in order to ensure compliance with FCC rules. FCC declaration of conformity Responsible party: Gateway Companies, Inc. 610 Gateway Drive, North Sioux City, SD 57049 (605) 232-2000 Fax: (605) 232-2023 This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation of this device is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution Changes or modifications not expressly approved by Gateway could void the FCC compliance and negate your authority to operate the product. Canada Industry Canada (IC) Unintentional emitter per ICES-003 / NMB-003. This digital apparatus does not exceed the Class B limits for radio noise emissions from digital apparatus as set out in the radio interference regulations of Industry Canada. Le présent appareil numérique n'émet pas de bruits radioélectriques dépassant les limites applicables aux appareils numériques de Classe B prescrites dans le règlement sur le brouillage radioélectrique édicté par Industrie Canada. 3 READY MANUFACTURER'S CONTENTS Manufacturer's contents Make sure that that you have the correct contents before using this product. Digital camera CompactFlashTM Card (32 CF CARD) AA Alkaline batteries X 4 Carrying case Video cable USB cable Camera strap Application software and CD-ROM User manual Product warranty AC Adapter [Optional accessories] 4 READY THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Viewing images on TV Recording images onto CD Printing images Editing images on a PC 5 READY THIS DIGITAL CAMERA CAN BE USED FOR Creation of a digital photo album Inserting images directly into any electronic document Taking a self-portrait and using the image to personalize name cards Creating your own unique gift-wrap paper by using your digital images. 6 READY CONTENTS Ready Getting to know your camera Safety note Identification of features Product exterior Viewfinder LCD panel indicator LCD monitor indicator LCD monitor menu indicator Preparation Connecting to Power Using the batteries Using the AC power adapter Attaching the strap Inserting the CF CARD Removing the CF CARD Instructions on how to use the CF CARD Selecting the date and time 9 10 12 12 14 16 17 19 21 21 21 22 22 23 23 25 26 Advanced Camera working mode Taking photos Setting up the shooting function Movie clip shot Using the camera buttons to adjust the camera Using the LCD monitor to adjust the camera Setting up play back functions Starting play mode 28 30 32 32 33 40 51 51 7 READY CONTENTS Setting up play function by using the camera button Setting up play back function using the LCD monitor Setting up the camera system Starting Set up mode Connecting to an external monitor PC mode Important notes Caution Warning indicator Before contacting a service center Specification Requirements of Photo Impression & Video Impression 52 58 63 63 71 72 73 73 75 76 79 81 Software Software manual How to set up the software for Windows Setting up USB driver for WINDOWS Setting up DirectX 8.1 for WINDOWS Connecting the camera for WINDOWS Installation of application software Installation of Digital Image Installation of Photo Impression Installation of Video Impression Removing the USB Driver for WINDOWS Connecting the camera for MAC FAQ 82 83 84 86 87 88 88 89 90 91 92 93 8 READY GETTING TO KNOW YOUR CAMERA · Prior to using this camera, read the user manual thoroughly . · Keep the manual in the safe place. Symbol Explanations This manual contains instructions that will help you use this camera safely and correctly. This will help prevent danger to the camera and injury to others. Warning This is a descriptive statement that warns of the result if the instructions are ignored or not understood. Note This explains use of the camera. Reference This should further assist camera operation. 9 READY SAFETY NOTE WARNING · Do not attempt to modify this camera in any way. This may result in fire, injury, electric shock or severe damage to your camera or injury to you. Internal inspection, maintenance and repairs should be carried out by Gateway. · Do not use the flash in close proximity to the people or animals. Positioning the flash too close to your subject's eyes may cause eyesight damage. Do not attempt to photograph children using a flash closer than 3 feet (1 meter) proximity. · When taking photographs, never point the lens of the camera directly into strong light. This may result in permanent damage to the camera or your eyesight. · Do not use this product in close proximity to flammable or explosive gases , as this could increase the risk of explosion. · For safety reasons keep this product and accessories out of reach of children or animals to prevent accidents , such as swallowing batteries or small camera accessories. · In case of accidents, consult a doctor immediately. · There is a risk of permanent eye sight damage if the flash is operated at a distance of less than 3 feet (1 meter) from a person's eyes. · There is a possibility of injury from the camera's moving parts. · Should any form of liquid enter the camera, do not use it. Switch off the camera, and then disconnect the power source (batteries or AC Power Adapter). You must contact Gateway . Do not continue to use the camera as this may cause a fire or electric shock. · Do not insert or drop metallic or inflammable foreign objects into the camera through access points , such as the CARD slot and battery chamber. This may cause a fire or electric shock. · Do not operate this camera with wet hands. This could pose a risk of electric shock. 10 READY SAFETY NOTE WARNING · Do not leave this camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as a sealed vehicle, direct sunlight or other places of extreme variances in temperature. Exposure to extreme temperatures may adversely affect the camera's internal components and could cause a fire. · When in use, do not cover the camera or AC Power Adapter. This may cause heat to build up and distort the camera case or cause a fire. · Always use the camera and its accessories in a well-ventilated area. Leakage, overheating, or burst batteries could result in fire or injury. Do not short circuit, heat or dispose of batteries in fire. Do not use old batteries with new ones, or mix brands of batteries. Ensure the batteries are positioned correctly with regard to polarity(+/-). · When the camera is not in use for long periods, always unplug the camera from its power source space (batteries or AC Power Adapter) space for safety purposes. Leaking batteries can cause fire and pollution to the environment. Allowing dust to accumulate in the camera over a long period is hazardous as extreme circumstances may cause a fire. It is best to clean your camera prior to seasonal periods of high humidity. Consult Gateway for information on the cost of cleaning your camera. · Do not move the camera while it is turned on, if you are using the AC Power Adapter. After use, always switch off the camera before unplugging the adapter from the AC Power wall socket. Then make sure that any connector cords or cables to other devices are disconnected before moving the camera. Failure to do so may damage the cords or cables and cause a fire or electric shock. 11 READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior Top Front Bottom 12 READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Back 5-Function Button 13 READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Product Exterior (side) DC input connection point (DC 6V IN) Video connection terminal USB connection terminal Card cover CompactFlash(CF) CARD Card eject lever Viewfinder 14 READY READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES Reference Vertical and Horizontal shots are taken in the same way. Avoid obstructing the lens or the flash when you take a picture. [Horizontal grip] [Vertical grip] Note · Because there can be some differences between what is seen through the viewfinder and the resulting image when taken at a range closer than 5ft (1.5m), it is recommended that you use the LCD monitor to compose the shot. 15 READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD panel indicator The LCD panel displays information about the shooting conditions. Image size L: 2272x1704 pixels M:1600x1200 pixels S: 640x480 pixels Flash Auto flash and Red eye reduction: Slow synchro: Auto flash: Fill in flash: Flash off: Battery condition indicator :The batteries are fully charged :Prepare new batteries :There is no battery capacity, replace new batteries Shooting information MACRO SHOT mode STILL IMAGE mode PLAY mode SETUP mode MOVIE CLIP mode PC mode Number of available shots remaining Available recording time USB 16 READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor indicator The LCD monitor displays information about the shooting conditions. · SHOT mode Whenever you press the LCD button, the LCD monitor will change in the following order: Image & Status Image only LCD Off. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 Battery condition White balance Flash Self-timer ISO Metering methods Exposure compensation Sharpness -2.0~0~+2.0 page16 page45 page38 page39 page48 page47 page46 page49 17 READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 Image size Image quality Landscape shot Macro shot Focusing Methods Number of available shots remaining Zoom/Digital Zoom Movie Clip shot Shooting mode 1 page35 page32 page42 page43 page44 page34 page28 page41 · PLAY mode Movie clip shot Movie clip running time Number of stored images The last stored image number is displayed Image magnification Sound recording When you press the MIC ( ) button, this indicator will blink and sound recording starts. Battery condition (page16) Sound indicator When an image that has sound information is selected, this indicator will be displayed. Date/Time [Image & Status] 18 READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES LCD monitor menu indicator · Each mode has a menu as shown below. The default settings in each mode are printed below. [STILL IMAGE/MACRO SHOT mode] · FOCUSING: select focusing methods (page41) · SHOOTING MODE: select shooting mode (page42) · IMAGE SIZE: select image size (page43) · QUALITY: select image quality (page44) · WHITE BALANCE: select white balance (page45) · EXPOSURE: select exposure value (page46) · ISO: select ISO sensitivity (page48) · SHARPNESS: select image sharpness (page49) · LCD: select LCD brightness (page50) [MOVE CLIP mode] · REC.TIME: select recording time (page50) 19 READY IDENTIFICATION OF FEATURES [PLAY mode] DELETE ALL : delete all stored images (page58) SLIDE SHOW : select slide show function (page59) DPOF : select DPOF function (page60) FOLDER : change the folder name to 100GW (page62) · LCD : select LCD brightness (page62) · · · · [SETUP mode] · · · · · FORMAT : format CF CARD (page63) POWER OFF : select auto power off time (page64) DATE/TIME : select date/time (page65) BEEP : set the beep sound ON/OFF (page66) VIDEO OUT : select video out signal (page67) · LANGUAGE : select OSD (On Screen Display) Language (page67) · RESET : select the default camera setting (page68) Reference · There is no associated menu in PC mode and the LCD monitor is always turned off in PC mode ...