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Warning If you take pictures of or use copyrighted material, you may violate copyright laws. Microtek holds no responsibility for the use of Microteks equipment to violate any such copyright laws. Microtek Lab, Inc. 16941 Keegan Avenue Carson, CA 90746 Main: 310-687-5800 .ax: 310-687-5950 http://www.microtekusa.com Microtek International, Inc. 6, Industry East Road 3 Science Based Industrial Park Hsinchu, 30077, Taiwan Tel: 886-3-5772155 .ax: 886-3-5772598 http://www.microtek.com Microtek Europe B.V. Klompenmakerstraat 76 3194DE Hoogvliet-RT The Netherlands Tel: 31-10-2425688 .ax: 31-10-2425699 http://www.microtekeurope.com EE Safety Precautions Before you use the camera, be sure to read the following safety precautions, which detail the proper operation of the camera and its accessories to prevent injuries or damage to users or equipment. This symbol indicates situations where improper use of the camera may result in harm to the camera operator. This symbol indicates situations where improper use of the camera may result in damage to the camera. Children should not be allowed to have access to the camera. They could injure themselves with inappropriate use of the camera or by becoming entangled in the carrying strap. If a child swallows a camera battery, get the child medical attention. Subjecting the camera to water or any other liquid, or allowing condensation to form, may start a fire or give the user an electrical shock. If liquid gets inside the camera, turn the camera power off by removing the battery or unplugging the power cord (with dry hands). Allowing the camera to slowly adjust to temperature changes (as in transferring the unit from outdoors to indoors) will help to prevent condensation. Let any condensation evaporate before using the camera. Exposing the camera to too much heat may warp the camera casing or damage the batteries. Battery damage may result in fire, burns or electrical shock. Another source of possible burns is heat from the flash or camera itself. Touching the flash after it has been used extensively can cause burns. The camera body itself may burn your hands if the camera has been operated for a lengthy period of time. Do not drop batteries or let them be banged around. This could damage the casings, causing the batteries to leak. If the internal parts or components of the battery come into contact with your eyes or your mouth, flush the affected site with water and get medical help. iii Do not short-circuit the battery terminals and be sure to cover the terminals before you throw batteries away. If the terminals contact metal, they may overheat and explode, causing a fire. Do not leave the camera in humid or dusty areas. Dust and humidity can cause the camera to short circuit, leading to a fire. If the camera gets anywhere near a strong magnetic field, it may not work correctly, or the pictures taken may be ruined or adversely affected. Use a soft, absorbent cloth to clean the outside of your camera. Black or bright (red, green, blue, and white) dots may sometimes appear on the LCD screen. These are merely misfiring pixels, and have no effect on the recorded image. If you aim the camera at the sun, or shoot the flash close to someones eyes, you may injure your eyesight or that of someone else. If you see smoke or smell a burning odor coming from your camera, turn the camera off. If you continue to operate the camera, it could cause a fire or give you a shock. Do not clean the camera with flammable liquids, as these may cause a fire. iv Table of Contents Camera Overview .................... 1 Camera Package Contents ......... 2 Camera Components ................ 3 .ront/Bottom View ............... 3 Rear View .......................... 4 LCD Screen Displays ................ 5 Photo Mode ........................ 5 Movie Mode ........................ 6 Audio Mode ........................ 7 Playback Mode .................... 8 Using the Multifunction Buttons Using the Shutter Button ......... Using the Viewfinder .............. Holding the Camera ................ 18 19 19 19 Using the Slide Show ............. Rotating Images ..................... Playing Movies ...................... Television Viewing ................. 34 35 36 37 Shooting Images Shooting Still Images .............. Using the Digital Zoom ............ Using the .lash ...................... Continuous Shooting ............... Using the Self-Timer ............... Customizing Shooting-related Settings ............................... Selecting Photo Size ........... Selecting Photo Quality ....... Selecting the Shooting Drive Mode ............................... Adjusting the Exposure Compensation ................... Selecting the White Balance Selecting the Sharpness ...... Shooting Movies .................... 20 21 22 23 24 25 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 Deleting Images Deleting the Current Image ...... 38 Deleting Selected Images ........ 38 Deleting All Images .............. 138 Audio Recording Audio .................... 39 Playing Audio ........................ 40 Getting Started Attaching the Strap ................ Loading the Batteries .............. SD Memory Card Insertion ....... Camera On/Off ...................... Setting the Date and Time ....... Selecting the Language .......... .ormatting the SD Card .......... 10 11 13 14 15 15 16 Digital Camera Settings Beep Adjustment ................... Setting the Date .................... Setting the Time .................... Selecting the Video System ..... .ormatting the SD Card .......... Digital Camera Reset .............. Copying to the SD Card .......... Selecting the .requency ......... Auto Power Saving ................ Selecting the Language .......... 42 42 42 43 43 43 44 44 44 45 Before Shooting Using the Mode Switch ........... 17 LCD Screen On/Off ................ 17 Using the Menus .................... 18 Viewing Images Single-image Display .............. 32 Nine-image Display ................. 32 Magnifying Images ................. 33 v Viewing Images on Your Computer System Requirements ............. A. Installing the Camera Driver . B. Getting the Camera Ready .. C. Connecting the Camera ....... D. Copying Images ................. E. Viewing Images ................. Value-bundled Software .......... 46 47 47 48 48 49 49 Appendices A. PC/Web Cam .................... B. Using the Batteries ............. C. Using the SD Card .............. D. Maintenance ..................... E. Troubleshooting ................. .. Warning and Error Messages G. Menu Items and .actory Defaults .......................... H. Specifications .................... 50 51 53 54 55 63 64 65 vi .ederal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment (MDC-TKS1CMOS or ES230) has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the .CC 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 communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or 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 into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected. Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help. Notes: A shielded USB interface cable with ferrite core installed on the camera connector end must be used with this equipment. Caution: Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer responsible for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the .CC Rules. Operation 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. Responsible Party: Loi Han Microtek Lab, Inc. 16941 Keegan Avenue Carson, CA 90746 USA Phone: 310-687-5800 .ax: 310-687-5950 Tested to Comply With FCC Standards FOR HOME OR OFFICE USE vii Camera Overview Microtek's Take-it S1/D1 digital cameras are equipped with a mass storage function that enables you to capture high resolution pictures and see the results immediately. Your digital camera provides you with the best photo- and movie-taking experience possible and comes with the latest features, including the following: Still photos: Provides you with full control in taking still photos, allowing you precise handling over image resolution, quality, and sharpness, as well as plus and minus Exposure Value (EV), and white balance. The camera also features a 10-second timer and continuous image capture function. Movies/Audio: Enables you to record movie or audio clips of unlimited length. Storage: Accommodates an external SecureDigital (SD) storage memory card along with the camera's internal memory, enabling you to upgrade memory capacity. .ile management: Lets you view/delete the still images and movies on the cameras built-in LCD, a television screen, or a personal computer monitor. Printing: Lets you print images at home after transferring images to a computer. Alternatively, you can have images printed commercially by supplying the pictures on storage media such as an SD card or a CD to a print shop. PC camera: Lets you use the camera as a PC/Web cam in video conferencing mode by connecting it to your computer, using software such as Microsoft Netmeeting, and connecting to the Internet. Camera Package Contents Open your camera package and check the components listed in your packing list. If any component is missing, contact Microtek Customer Service. 1. Take-it S1/D1 Digital Camera 2. Strap 3. Two AA-sized Alkaline batteries 4. USB cable 5. Video cable 6. Microtek CD: Includes bundled software and camera driver 7. Documentation: Includes Take-it S1/D1 Quick Start Guide and other inserts 8. Pouch Camera Components .ront View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. .lash (p.22) Viewfinder (p.19) Speaker Lens Microphone Self-timer indicator (p.24) Bottom View 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Connector cover AV-output connector (p.39) USB connector (p.39, 46) Tripod mount Battery and SecureDigital (SD) card cover 6. Battery compartment (p.11) 7. SD compartment (p.13) 8. Strap ring (p.10) ! Rear View 1. POWER button (p.14) 2. Mode switch (p.17) Playback mode (p.32) Photo mode (p.20) / Movie/Audio mode (p.31, 39) 3. Shutter/OK button (p.19) 4. Multifunction/4-way arrow buttons (p.18) 6. Up/ Zoom In (p.21, 33) Right/ .lash (p.22) Down/ Zoom Out/ Nine-image display (p.21, 32, 33) Left (Delete) button (p.38) 5. MENU (Menu) button (p.18) 7. DISP (Display) button (p.17) 8. LCD screen (p.17) 9. READY/.lash charger LED 10. Viewfinder (p.19) " LCD Screen Display Photo Mode 1. Photo Mode 2. Size - 2048x1536 pixels* - 1600x1200 pixels - 1280x960 pixels - 640x480 pixels * Interpolated 3. Quality (Compression) ( Best / .ine/ Normal) 4. .lash mode ( Auto/ Auto with Red-eye Reduction/ .orced/ with Red-eye Reduction/ Off) 5. Battery status indicator .ull/ Half/ Low) ( 6. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator 7. Number of pictures remaining 8. Digital zoom level 9. Sharpness Low/ Normal/ High) ( 10. Exposure Compensation (EV) (/// / ) 11. Drive mode ( Self-timer/ Continuous) 12. White Balance (WB) Daylight/ Tungsten/ .luorescent) ( Auto/ .orced # Movie Mode Movie Normal Display 1. Movie mode 2. Battery status indicator ( .ull/ Half/ Low) 3. SecureDigital (SD) card indicator 4. OK: Start (press the OK button to start recording) ...