ERA CAM TAL GUIDE DIGI R'S USE Welcome Welcome to our MAXELL family. We strongly recommend that you read this User's Guide before operating your WS30 SLIM. You are on your way to experiencing a digital camera like no other. This easy-to-follow user's guide shows you how to use your new camera and software like a pro, whether you want to: l download photos to your computer, l send photos to family and friends, l create cool invitations and greeting cards, and l create a mini movie using the live video feature. Before you begin, check the contents to make sure that all of the components are included. 1 Contents Welcome.......................................................................................... 1 WS30 SLIM Kit................................................................................. 3 Meet the WS30 SLIM........................................................................3 Features & Functions ...................................................................... 4 Let's Get Started ............................................................................. 6 Taking Pictures.................................................................................7 LCD Control Panel............................................................................8 Accessing the CD............................................................................ 12 Installing the Software...................................................................... 12 Install Mr. Photo............................................................................... 13 Install ImageFolio............................................................................. 15 Install Video Works ..........................................................................17 Installing WS30 SLIM Driver.............................................................19 Getting Connected .......................................................................... 20 Fun Things You Can Do- (Digital).................................................... 21 Downloading Photos To download an individual photo Erasing Photos from WS30 SLIM Cropping the photo Fun Things You Can Do- (Video)..................................................... 24 Using the Video Recording Feature (Create AVI File) Using the Video Capture Feature Using the Video Conferencing Feature Where to get Help............................................................................ 28 Frequently Asked Questions ........................................................... 29 Additional Information ..................................................................... 31 2 WS30 SLIM Kit Your MAXELL WS30 SLIM Kit includes: 1. WS30 SLIM Camera 2. AAA alkaline batteries (2) 3. Camera Strap 4. Driving utility software CD 5. USB Cable 6. Quick Start Guide 7. Leatherette camera case 8. User's guide 9. Tripod 9 7 8 Meet the WS30 SLIM This is not your traditional camera. This is a "digital"camera. A digital camera allows you to take pictures without the use of film. With the WS30 SLIM, going digital is just the beginning. The WS30 SLIM is a 3-in-1, digital, PC and video camera all wrapped up in a compact camera . Before going into creating fun projects with the WS30 SLIM, familiarize yourself with the cameras features and functions. 3 Features & Functions Front of WS30 SLIM l Standard Mode The standard mode is used when taking pictures from 0.6 m (2ft) ~infinity. l Macro Switch This switch is used to change from Standard to Macro mode. l Macro Mode The macro mode is used to take close up pictures of 0.2 m (8 inch). l USB Connector The USB Connector is the port where you plug the USB cable into when you want to download your photos to your computer. l Shutter Press the Shutter button to take a picture. Optical Finder The optical finder or viewfinder is where you look into to compose the picture. Shutter Optical Finder Standard Mode Flash Light Self-Timer Signal USB Connector 4 Macro Switch Macro Mode Features & Functions Back of WS30 SLIM l l Battery Cover The battery cover secures the batteries in place. Macro Mode Signal The Macro Mode signal becomes lit when you switch from standard mode to macro mode. l l l Busy Signal The Busy Signal will blink if the camera is not ready to take a picture. Menu Panel The menu or control panel displays the various menu options. Mode Button Press the mode button to switch between the camera's six modes. L DSC On/OFF Button Press the DSC On/OFF button to turn the WS30 SLIM on and off. Select Button Press the Select button to select a menu function. Menu Panel Busy Signal Macro Mode Signal For Strap DSC On/Off Select Mode 5 Battery Cover Let's Get Started Attaching the camera strap Attach the camera strap as shown in the illustration below. Figure1 Figure 2 Inserting the Batteries l Step 1 Open the battery cover. l Step 2 Insert the batteries properly. L Step 3 Close and lock the battery cover. Polarity direction Precaution: Check the batteries for polarity. Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the camera. Do not short, disassemble or charge the batteries. Do not throw the batteries into a fire. 6 Taking Pictures Now that the camera has batteries, let's take a few pictures to get started. l Step 1 Make sure the batteries are properly inserted into the camera. Battery l Step 2 Press the DSC On button. The camera will beep. press l Step 3 Select macro mode or standard mode. Standard mode / 0.6 m (2ft) ~ infinity Macro mode / 0.2 m (8 inch) l Step 4 Use the optical finder to compose the picture. press L Step 5 Press Shutter button to take the picture. Wait for the beep to complete the picture. 7 LCD Control Panel Now that you are familiar with the basic steps to taking a picture, let's take a closer look at the menu or control panel. Single snap shots / Continuous snap shots Photo number Flash status Video Recording Self-timer PCC Mode Battery Volume(disappeared if USB is plugged) Delete last / Delete all The WS30 SLIM has six functional modes. Mode 1: Flash - The Flash mode is used to add extra light to your image. Press the Mode button until "A" is blinking. This is the default Auto flash mode. The LCD displays "A" to turn the flash on. If is displayed, the flash is turned off. Shutter to root Select (Beep) 8 Mode 2: Self-Timer - The Self-Timer is used to take a picture with a 10 second delay. Press the Mode button until the self-timer symbol is blinking. Take the picture by pressing the Shutter button. You have 10 seconds which is indicated by the camera beeping and the self-timer indicator blinking on the front of the camera. Shutter (beep blinking) After 10 sec. Mode 3: Continuous Snap Shots - The Continuous Snap Shots is used to continuously take four pictures at one time. Press the Mode button until the is blinking. Press the Shutter button to take the pictures. Shutter to capture 4 pictures 9 Mode 4: Video Recording - The Video Recording mode is used to create a video AVI file that you can mail. Press the Mode button until the is blinking. Press and hold the Shutter button and using optical finder to compose images. When you complete the video file, release the shutter button. Shutter (hold) to make a video file (until release shutter key) Mode 5: Delete Last - The Delete Last mode is used to erase the last picture that you have taken with the camera. Press the Mode button until the is blinking. Press the Shutter button to delete the last picture. Shutter (Beep) 10 Mode 6: Delete All - The Delete All mode is used to erase all of the pictures from the WS30 SLIM . Press the Mode button until the is blinking. Press the Shutter for 2 seconds to delete all of the pictures. Shutter (beep) hold 2sec. 11 Accessing the CD l Step 1 Place the MAXELL Digital CD-ROM into the appropriate drive. The MAXELL Digital Main Menu screen should automatically appear. Note: If the main menu screen doesn't appear follow the directions below. l Step 1 Double-click on the My Computer icon on your desktop. l Step 2 Double-click on the CD-ROM icon. l Step 3 Double-click on the Autorun icon. l Step 4 The MAXELL Digital Main Menu screen will appear. Installing the Software Let's follow the order in which the software appears on the main menu to begin the install process. Please note that you must install all of the software options in order to download photos and take advantage of the WS30 SLIM features. 12 Install Mr. Photo l Step 1 Click on Install Presto! Mr. Photo from the main menu. l Step 2 Click Next on the Welcome screen. l Step 3 After reading the software license agreement screen, click Yes. Note: If you click No, Mr. Photo will not be installed onto your computer. l Step 4 Click Next on the Choose Destination Location screen. Note: The Mr. Photo files are being installed in the C:\ProgramFiles \ NewSoft \ MrPhoto16 directory. 6 13 l Step 5 Click Next on the Setup Type screen. The default setup is Typical. l Step 6 Click Next on the Select Program Folder screen. The files will begin to copy to your computer. l Step 7 Click OK on the Information screen. L Step 8 Click Yes or Register Later on the Registration screen. You will now see the Main Menu again to make your next selection. 14 Install ImageFolio l Step 1 Click on Install Presto! ImageFolio from the main menu. l Step 2 Click Next on the Welcome screen. l Step 3 After reading the software license agreement screen, click Yes. Note: If you click No, ImageFolio will not be installed onto your computer. l Step 4 Click Next on the Choose Destination Location screen. Note: The ImageFolio files are being installed in the C:\ProgramFiles \ NewSoft \ Presto! ImageFolio 4.2 directory. 15 l Step 5 Click Next on the Setup Type screen. The default setup is Typical. l Step 6 Click Next on the Select Program Folder screen. The files will begin to copy to your computer. L Step 7 Click Finish on the Setup Complete screen. You will now see the Main Menu again to make your next selection. 16 Install VideoWorks l Step 1 Click on Install Presto! VideoWorks from the main menu. l Step 2 Click Next on the Welcome screen. l Step 3 After reading the software license agreement screen, click Yes. Note: If you click No, VideoWorks will not be installed onto your computer. l Step 4 Click Next on the Choose Destination Location screen. Note: The VideoWorks files are being installed in the C:\ProgramFiles \NewSoft\Presto VideoWorks directory. 17 l Step 5 Click Next on the Setup Type screen. The default setup is Typical. l Step 6 Click Next on the Select Program Folder screen. The files will begin to copy to your computer. L Step 7 Click Finish on the Setup Complete screen. You will now see the Main Menu again to make your next selection. 18