User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC DS6639

Model : DS6639 User Manual Mode d'emploi Manual del Usuario © 2004 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. 086-003300-060 DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ENGLISH 2.0 Mega-Pixel Slim Card-Sized Digital Camera (DS6639) USER MANUAL TABLE OF CONTENTS FRANÇAIS Introduction ....................................................................................................... Brief Description .......................................................................................... Important Notice ........................................................................................... Safety Notes .................................................................................................. Notes on the Digital Camera ......................................................................... Key Features ...................................................................................................... Front View ..................................................................................................... Back View ..................................................................................................... Mode Switch ................................................................................................. 4-Way Controller ........................................................................................... Getting Started .................................................................................................. Package Contents .......................................................................................... Installing the Batteries .................................................................................. Attaching the Strap ....................................................................................... Secure Digital (SD) Card / Multi-Media Card (MMC) ................................ Basic Photography ............................................................................................. Quick Start .................................................................................................... Preparing the Camera .............................................................................. Holding the Camera ................................................................................ Taking Basic Pictures .............................................................................. Basic Functions and Settings ........................................................................ Toggling OSD (On-Screen Display) Information ................................... Selecting a Flash Mode ........................................................................... Zooming .................................................................................................. Using the Self-Timer ............................................................................... Playing Back Last Picture Taken ............................................................ Introduction to Camera Modes ........................................................................ Guide to Menus ............................................................................................. Setup Menu ............................................................................................. P.Counter (Picture Counter) ............................................................. Set Clock .......................................................................................... Set City ............................................................................................. Show Time ........................................................................................ Language ........................................................................................... Beep Tone ......................................................................................... Auto Off (Auto Power-Off) .............................................................. TV Output ......................................................................................... File No. ............................................................................................. Format .............................................................................................. Reset ................................................................................................. 1 1 1 1 2 3 3 3 4 4 5 5 5 5 5 6 6 6 6 7 7 7 8 9 9 10 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 14 14 ESPAÑOL DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH LCD Brightness Levels..................................................................... Info. (Camera Model and Firmware information)............................. Camera Menu ......................................................................................... Mode Selection ................................................................................ Size (Image Size) ............................................................................. Quality (Picture Quality) .................................................................. White Bal. (White Balance) ............................................................. Metering ........................................................................................... ISO .................................................................................................... Con. Shoot (Continuous Shooting) .................................................. EV (Exposure Compensation) .......................................................... Shooting Movies ................................................................................................ Movie Mode Functions ................................................................................. Movie Menu .................................................................................................. Playback Functions ........................................................................................... Playback of Images ....................................................................................... Zooming Functions ................................................................................. Deleting Playback Image ........................................................................ Playback of Movies ...................................................................................... Deleting Playback Movie ....................................................................... Multi-Frame Review ..................................................................................... Playback Menu ............................................................................................. Delete ...................................................................................................... Deleting Selected Images and Movies ............................................. Deleting All ...................................................................................... Protect (Protecting Images) .................................................................... Protecting / Unprotecting Selected Images and Movies ................... Protecting / Unprotecting All ............................................................ DPOF (Specifying Digital Print Order Format) ..................................... DPOF of Selected Images ................................................................ DPOF of All Images ......................................................................... Slide (Slideshow) ................................................................................... Connecting to External Devices ....................................................................... Connecting to a TV ....................................................................................... Connecting to a Windows-Based PC ............................................................ Installing Drivers and Software .............................................................. Connecting the Camera to the PC ........................................................... Disconnecting the Camera ..................................................................... Connecting to a Macintosh ........................................................................... Connecting the Camera to the Macintosh ............................................... Addendum ......................................................................................................... List of Compatible Memory Cards ............................................................... Memory Capacity, Picture Size and Quality ................................................ Battery Information ...................................................................................... Troubleshooting ................................................................................................. Specifications ..................................................................................................... Trademark Information ................................................................................... Additional Resources ........................................................................................ 14 15 15 15 16 16 17 17 18 18 19 19 20 20 20 21 21 22 22 23 23 23 24 24 24 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 26 26 26 27 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 30 32 33 33 ENGLISH BRIEF DESCRIPTION Thank you for selecting the Oregon ScientificTM 2.0 Mega-Pixel Slim Card-Sized Digital Camera as your personal product of choice. Your camera is designed to give you many years of reliable service. Key Features Include: · 3.0 Mega-pixel software output resolution Resamples each image for increased resolution. · 2x digital zoom Makes the subject look closer. · Self-timer Delay the camera's shutter release to allow you to include yourself in the picture. · 8 megabyte internal memory Standard in camera storage capacity for saving pictures or movies. · SD or MMC memory card compatibility Supported memory formats for increased storage capacity. · Movie mode Record moving images for motion capture. · Home / world time Switch between local and world time without having to go through the entire settings process. · Video output For picture preview on television screen · USB 1.1 interface Connection used to transfer images between your camera and PC. · White Balance and manual exposure compensation settings For more accurate color reproduction under different lighting situations. · Spot / evaluative / center light meter modes For more control over how you want your pictures exposed under different lighting situations. FRANÇAIS ESPAÑOL IMPORTANT NOTICE Statement of Responsibility Oregon Scientific assumes no responsibility for any incidental losses (such as the costs of photography or the loss of income from photography) incurred as a result of faults with this product. Notes on Copyright Images recorded using your digital camera cannot be used in ways that infringe copyright laws without the consent of the owner, unless intended only for personal use. Note that some restrictions apply to the photographing of stage performances, entertainments and exhibits, even when intended purely for personal use. Users are also asked to note that the transfer of memory containing images or data protected under copyright laws is only permissible within the restrictions imposed. SAFETY NOTES To ensure that you use your camera correctly, read these Safety Notes and your User Manual carefully beforehand. The warnings given here provide important safety information and should be observed at all times. 1 DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH INTRODUCTION ENGLISH · · · · · · · · ESPAÑOL · NOTES ON THE DIGITAL CAMERA Cleaning your Camera Lens / Viewfinder Use a blower or a lens brush to remove dirt or dust. Wipe carefully with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and other stains. Do not touch with fingers. Clean with a damp cloth; dry immediately. BACK VIEW Viewfinder Status Lamp Mode Switch Menu Button On-Screen Display Strap Ring Flash/Delete Button Body · · Do not use benzene, thinner, or similar cleaning agents to clean your camera, as these may cause permanent damage not covered by the warranty. Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged. Handling your Camera · · · · For important photographs (such as weddings and overseas trips), always take a test photograph and view the image to make sure that the camera is functioning normally. Do not use the camera while you are walking, running, driving or operating machinery. This can result in serious accidents. Do not use this device in aircrafts or hospitals. It can cause malfunctions in the control devices of other equipment. If the camera is carried suddenly from a cold location into a warm place, con densation may form inside the device. Switch the camera off in such cases and wait an hour before using it again. 2 USB Terminal Memory Card Slot 4-Way Controller Battery Door 3 DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL The enclosed disc is a computer CD-ROM disc. Never attempt to play this disc on an ordinary music CD player, as it can produce extremely high noise levels that could damage your hearing or your audio system. Do not immerse the device in water or subject the camera to impact or shock. Do not, under any circumstances, touch the exposed electronic circuitry of the device, as there is a danger of electric shock. Take special care when handling a damaged LCD display, as the liquid crystals can be harmful to your health. Do not use or store the device in locations that may adversely affect the product such as rain, snow, desert, and magnetic fields. Check all major functions when the device is unused for a long period of time. This is to ensure its full operation. Maintain regular testing and cleaning of your device. Do not look through the viewfinder at the sun or other strong lights. This could damage your eyesight. Avoid leaving the camera exposed to direct sunlight, as the action of the lens could cause fires. Remove the batteries and memory card before storing the camera for long periods of time. Then, keep it in a well-ventilated place in order to prevent moulding. FRONT VIEW Shutter Release Button Power Button Viewfinder Built-In Flash Lens FRANÇAIS Self-Timer Lamp Video Socket FRANÇAIS ENGLISH GENERAL WARNINGS KEY FEATURES ENGLISH PACKAGE CONTENTS Mode Indicator FRANÇAIS Installing the Batteries 4-WAY CONTROLLER Your camera is shipped with two AAA-sized batteries. Insert the batteries as shown on the compartment lid. You may damage your camera if the batteries are installed incorrectly. Attaching the Strap 1. Pass the short, thin loop of the strap through the camera's strap ring. 2. Pass the other end of the strap through the loop. 3. Tighten by pulling the loop. ESPAÑOL Self-Timer Digital Zoom-Out OK/DISP Button Digital Zoom-In Instant Review Function TIP: To maximize the performance of your camera and for greater battery life, use NiMH rechargeable type batteries. Please refer to the "Addendum" for more details. SECURE DIGITAL (SD) AND MULTI-MEDIA CARD (MMC) The Secure Digital (SD) and Multi-Media Card (MMC) are external memory cards that can be plugged into your Digital Camera to extend the memory capacity. Please refer to ( p.29) for the list of memory cards compatible with this digital camera. The type of memory currently used by the camera is indicated on the OSD (OnScreen Display): Icon Memory Type Internal External 4 Description Files are stored in the camera's internal memory. Either a Secure Digital card or a Multi-Media card has been installed. Files are stored on the card's memory. 5 DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Record Mode Playback Mode When you unpack your Digital Camera, make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later transport the device or return it for servicing. In the box, you will find: · Digital Camera (DS6639) · Video Cable · Two Batteries (AAA x 2) · USB Cable · Hand Strap · Software CD-ROM · Quick Start Guide · User Manual ENGLISH MODE SWITCH GETTING STARTED ENGLISH Taking Basic Pictures 1. Frame your subject in the viewfinder. You can also view the subject on the OSD. 2. Press the Shutter Release Button. 3. The image taken is displayed on the OSD for approximately a second (Auto Review). 4. Once the Auto Review has finished, you may proceed to take the next picture. When memory is full, no more images can be stored. The camera will beep and the words "Internal Memory Full" or "Memory Card Full" will appear on the LCD if you press the Shutter Release Button. 5. When you have finished taking your pictures, slide the Mode Switch to Off. When the SD card is installed, all images and movies taken are automatically stored on the card. Images and movies in the internal memory cannot be accessed until the card is removed. The SD card will not insert fully into the slot if it is facing the wrong way. Be careful not to apply undue force to the card. Installing the SD / Multi-Media Card 1. Ture off the camera. 2. Slide the card into the slot until it clicks into position. Removing the SD / Multi-Media Card 1. Ture off the camera. 2. Push on the card still lodged inside. 3. The card automatically ejects itself out of the slot. FRANÇAIS BASIC FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS ESPAÑOL When you slide the Mode Switch to any modes, the On-Screen Display (OSD) is automatically switched on. Camera Mode On-Screen Display Quality ( Size ( p.16) p.16) p.8) p.5) BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY QUICK START Preparing the Camera 1. Slide the Mode Switch to Camera Mode. 2. Press and hold the Power button to turn the camera on. 3. Check the battery indicator, making sure there is enough power. Icon Description Adequate power remains Battery is running low Battery is running very low. Battery is exhausted. 4. Loop the strap over your wrist. ISO ( White Balance ( File Number ( p.13 ) Zoom Level ( p.18) p.17) Holding the Camera 1. Hold the camera firmly. 2. Avoid blocking the lens and flash. 3. Do not move nor remain in motion while taking pictures. Flash Icon ( Memory Type ( p.9) Focus Dial Setting ( p. ) Set Timer ( Audio Tag ( p.9 ) p. ) Metering ( EV ( World Time ( p.12) p.17) p.19) Battery Level Indicator ( p.6 ) Current Date ( p.11) Current Time ( p.11) 6 7 DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL Toggling On-Screen Display Information FRANÇAIS ENGLISH It is recommended that all memory cards are formatted using the Format option ( p.14) before using them with this digital camera. Memory cards formatted using other devices may be incompatible. ENGLISH Legend: Press Press A B OSD with All Shooting Information Displayed OSD with Only Key Information Displayed OSD is turned off Icon Function Auto Flash On Flash Off Description The flash may discharge automatically, depending on the light conditions. The flash discharges regardless of lighting condition. The flash will not discharge. FRANÇAIS Press C Selecting a Flash Mode button on the camera and observe the To toggle between Flash Modes, press the Flash Icon on the On-Screen Display. When a picture with flash has been taken, the Status Lamp will blink while the flash is recharging. Once it stops blinking, you can resume taking pictures again. By default, the camera flash is set to auto. If you change this setting, the camera will memorize your setting when you turn the power off. Inital Flash Settings When you turn on your camera, the inital flash setting will vary depending on the level of your battery. Battery Status or or Inital Flash Setting The flash setting is saved after your camera is switched off or the mode switch changes to another mode. The inital flash setting is . However, you can manually set the flash to other settings. Zooming Your digital camera comes with a x2 zooming function. By default, the zooming is ( p.4). not enabled. In Camera, or Movie mode, increase zooming by pressing The Digital Zoom Icon on the OSD, , indicates the current zoom level. To ( p.4). decrease the zooming, press Camera Mode Zooming Options Default Zoom Larger ESPAÑOL x1.0 / x1.1 / x1.2 / x1.3 / x1.4 / x1.5 / x1.6 / x1.7 / x1.8 / x1.9 / x2.0 Movie Mode Zooming Options Default Zoom Larger x1.0 / x1.2 / x1.4 / x1.6 / x1.8 / x2.0 In movie mode, once the shutter button is pressed and recording starts, zooming cannot be further adjusted for the duration of the recording. Toggling Between Flash Modes Press Press Using the Self-Timer The Self-Timer function counts down before the camera automatically takes a picture by itself. This is useful when you want to be in the picture, and there is no one else to press the Shutter Release Button. 1. Slide the Mode Switch to Camera Mode. 2. Press ( p.4). The Self-Timer will engage. The front Self-Timer Lamp lights up. 3. Press the Shutter Release Button. Audible beeps can be heard, and the front Self-Timer Lamp will start blinking. The number displayed next to the OSD's Self-Timer icon will appear and start counting down. To hasten the countdown to 3 seconds, press the Shutter Release Button once again. 9 Press 8 DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH Toggling Between On-Screen Display Settings Flash Mode Options Table ENGLISH The Self-Timer cannot be used while the Continuous Shooting function ( p.18) is enabled. Under the Setup Menu, which is available in all modes, the basic settings of the camera can be adjusted. Setup Menu Settings and Options The options underlined and in italics are initial defaults. P.Counter Set Clock Set City Show Time Language Beep Tone Auto Off TV Out File No. Format Reset LCD Bright Info. p.11 p.11 p.12 p.12 p.13 p.13 p.13 p.13 p.13 p.14 p.14 p.14 p.15 Down / Up Adjust date and time settings Toggles between Home or World City time Home City / World City English / Français / Deutsch / Español / Italiano / Português On / Off None / 1 min. / 3 min. /5 min. PAL / NTSC Continue / New Format internal memory or memory card Cancel / Reset Adjust LCD brightness levels. View model number and firmware version information. Record P. Counter Set Clock Set City Show Time Playing Back Last Picture Taken FRANÇAIS You can display the last still picture taken by pressing the last image, you may choose to delete it by pressing again to return to shooting. ( p.4). When viewing and confirm. Press INTRODUCTION TO CAMERA MODES GUIDE TO MENUS Press MENU to access the menu screens, where settings can be specified. To switch between Primary and Secondary Menus, highlight the top menu fields. Mode Record Mode Primary Menu Secondary Menu Description Record Setup Can be set as Camera Mode / . Movie Mode Camera Mode: Digital still photography with adjustable settings. Movie Mode: Allows you to shoot movies with the camera. Play back and review all images recorded onto the camera's internal or external memory card. p.4). Press directly onto to ESPAÑOL Playback Playback Mode Setup Use to navigate the menu screen ( confirm setting changes. Example of a Menu Screen Primary Menu Field (currently accessed) Highlighted Setting P. Counter (Picture Counter) The Picture Counter can count the number of images already taken (count up) or available to be saved onto memory (count down). Setup Down Record Mode Size Quality White Bal Setup 1600 H.Q. WB AUTO Secondary Menu Field (not currently accessed) Option Currently Chosen 1/4 MENU Exit OK Setup Down Set Clock This sets the Date and Home Time of the camera. When accessed, a new Set Clock configuration screen will appear. Record P. Counter Set Clock Set City Show Time Total No. of Menu Pages Current Menu Page 1/2 MENU Exit OK Descriptions of Button Functions Button On Camera 10 to press or and adjust the Use values of each field below. 11 1/4 MENU Exit OK DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Settings Page Options ENGLISH 4. To pause / unpause the Self-Timer, press the Shutter Release Button once more after the 3-second countdown. 5. Once the picture has been taken, the Self-Timer will be disabled. Setup Menu ENGLISH Date Format Choose from the following date formats: · DD/MM/YY (date, month, year) · MM/DD/YY (month, date, year) · YY/MM/DD (year, month, date) Current Time Field Adjust the current time of the camera. A C 05/10/03 11:44 M/D/Y 24-hr B D Choose your menu language: English, French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. The default language is English. Language Beep Tone Auto Off TV Out Eng On 3 min PAL MENU Exit OK 2/4 MENU Exit OK FRANÇAIS Beep Tone The camera will make "beeping" sounds during certain functions, such as the Set Timer function's countdown. This "beeping" sound can be turned on or off. Record P. Counter Set Clock Set City Show Time Record Language Beep Tone Auto Off TV Out Setup Eng On 3 min PAL Time Format Choose between 12-hr (AM/PM) or 24-hr display. Set City You can choose to display the current time in two different time zones. Configure your Home and World Cities' time zone from a list of city names. The World Time cannot be directly set. It automatically adjusts itself via the time zone offset, using the Home Time values specified in the Set Clock setting. Icon Function Home Time Description Select the time zone where your residence is located. Select the time zone for another location across the world. Setup Down 2/4 MENU Exit OK ESPAÑOL Auto Off (Auto Power-Off) You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed. The period of time before shut-down can be adjusted. Auto Off is not available in slideshow mode or when the camera is connected to a PC. TV Out If connecting the camera to a TV, you can set the camera's TV output system to either the PAL (Europe) or NTSC (North America) standards. Record Language Beep Tone Auto Off TV Out Setup Eng On 3 min PAL 1/4 MENU Exit OK Set City London (GMT +00:00) London (GMT +00:00) MENU 2/4 MENU Exit OK Record Language Beep Tone Auto Off TV Out Setup Eng On 3 min PAL World Time Exit OK If your city is not selectable, choose another city within your time zone instead. Show Time You can choose to display either the Home or World Time on your Time camera. icon is shown on the OSD if World Time is selected. However, no Icon is displayed if Home time is selected. 12 Record P. Counter Set Clock Set City Show Time 2/4 MENU Exit OK Setup Down File No. Your camera keeps an internal file counter for every image and movie taken that can be reset. The setting options are Continue and New. All files are stored within a designated folder. The initial folder is always numbered at 100. 13 Record File No. Format Reset LCD Bright Setup Cont IN 1/4 MENU Exit OK 3/4 MENU Exit OK DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS ENGLISH Current Date Field Adjust the current date of the camera. Set Clock Language Record Setup FRANÇAIS Camera Menu Camera Menu Settings and Options The options underlined and in italics are initial defaults. Settings Record Mode selection Size Page p.15 p.16 Options Format This option will format all data in either the internal memory or the external card , including all protected image files. Caution: Do not eject the SD card while the card is being formatted, as this may damage the card. Formatting deletes all data from the memory device chosen. The images and files will not be recoverable. Reset You can reset all the settings to factory default. Refer to the Setup Menu table to see the defaults for each setting ( p.11). The reset function can reset all the settings to factory default except for the current time and date. LCD Bright You can adjust the LCD brightness level to compensate for different lighting conditions, for example. · If there is plenty of ambient light such as in bright sunshine, you can adjust the brightness levels higher to make the display easier to see. · If ambient light levels are relatively low such as indoors or at night, you can adjust the brightness levels lower to make the display easier to see. TIP: To maximize battery life, keep brightness settings low. 14 Record File No. Format Reset LCD Bright Setup Cont IN ESPAÑOL 3/4 MENU Exit OK Super Fine 2048 (software-interpolated 3.0 Mega-Pixel) / Fine 1600 (2.0 Mega-Pixel) / Normal 1280 (2.0 MegaPixel) / Basic 640 (VGA) ECO (Economy) / STD (Standard) / HQ (High Quality) Auto / Sunlight / Shade/ Yellow F.L. (Fluorescent Lamp) / White F.L. (Fluorescent Lamp) / Tungsten Central / Spot / Matrix Auto / 50 / 100 / 200 Off / On +2.0 / + 1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 / +0.3 / 0.0 / -0.3/ -0.7 / -1.0 / -1.3 / -1.7 / -2.0 Record Mode Size Quality White Bal 1600 H.Q. WB AUTO Quality White Bal Record File No. Format Reset LCD Bright p.16 p.17 p.17 p.18 p.18 p.19 Setup Cont IN Metering ISO Con.Shoot EV 3/4 MENU Exit OK Switching Between Camera and Movie Mode Use the menu to switch between Camera and Movie modes. Movie Mode In this mode you can record moving images at 10 frames per second. The duration of the movie will depend on the battery life and memory available. In Movie mode, you can only adjust the white balance, EV and ISO. In Camera mode, all settings will apply. 15 Setup 1/2 MENU Exit OK DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL Camera or Movie mode Switch between digital still and motion picture captures. FRANÇAIS Continue Under this default option, the internal file counter is first set to "0001". Every subsequent picture is assigned an incremental File Number. The internal file counter increments by 1 regardless of the media type, unless it is reset. New Under this option, the internal file counter to "0001" for new media only. But in case there are picture files already present inside the storage media, it will start counting from the highest file number of the media. It is advisable to set the File Number setting to New only in the following cases: · Either the internal memory or SD card has been newly formatted ( p.14). · A completely new SD card has been installed. ENGLISH Information DS 6639 VER X.XXA This option allows you to check: · Camera model number. · Current version of firmware installed. OK ENGLISH Info. (System Information) FRANÇAIS Icon Type of Media Super Fine Image Fine Image Descriptions Highest detail and resolution (2048 x 1536 3.0 MegaPixel) (output by software interpolation) Very good detail and resolution (1600x1200 2.0 Mega-Pixel). Good clarity and resolution (1280x1024 1.3 MegaPixel). Basic quality and resolution (640x480 VGA). White Bal. (White Balance) You can take pictures according to the light conditions by setting the white balance. By using this, the images will have the correct balance of colour. White Balance Options Icon Settings Auto Sunlight Shade Yellow F.L. (Fluorescent Lamp) White F.L. (Fluorescent Lamp) Tungsten Options Record Mode Size Quality White Bal Setup 1600 H.Q. WB AUTO ESPAÑOL Normal Image Basic Image · 1/2 MENU Exit OK Adjusts the white balance automatically. Use outside in sunlight. Use outside in the shade. Use under yellow fluorescent lamp. Use under white fluorescent lamp. Use under electric or other tungsten light. The DS6639 comes with a 2.0 Mega-pixel sensor with true 1600 x 1200 pixels output. When you choose 2048 on the menu, the software interpolation is enabled automatically. This enhances the image output to 3 Mega-pixel. Quality (Picture Quality) The picture quality represents the compression rate of the images taken. For images with higher quality, the memory space it takes is also higher. Conversely, images with low quality take up less space. The higher the resolution size of an image, the larger the memory space it occupies. Record Mode Size Quality White Bal 1600 H.Q. WB AUTO Setup 1/2 MENU Exit OK Metering Metering is a setting that determines your subject's correct exposure. The camera will compute the brightness levels, contrast, and amount of bright to dark parts in the scene automatically. Record Metering ISO Con.Shoot EV Setup AUTO Off 0.0 2/2 MENU Exit OK 16 17 DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL FRANÇAIS Size (Image Size) Image size represents the resolution of the picture. The resolution is, in turn, directly related to the number of pixels of the camera. As such, 2.0 Mega-pixel can be arranged as 1600 x 1200 pixels or lower. The higher the resolution size of an image, the larger the memory space it occupies. Please refer to "Memory Capacity, Size and Quality" section for more details ( p.29). ENGLISH Mode Size Quality White Bal 1600 H.Q. WB AUTO Name Option High Quality Standard Description Good image quality, high amount of image data. Standard quality, medium amount of image data. Lowest quality, taking up the least memory space. 1/2 MENU Exit OK Economy ENGLISH Record Setup Picture Quality Options ENGLISH Icon Settings Options Matrix Evaluated by splitting the scene into multiple zones, (Multithen calculate each zone's exposure via the camera's segment) computations. Ideal for general picture-taking. Central Averages the exposure of the entire scene but gives (Centreextra weight to the centre. Use for backlit subjects. Weighed) Spot Only the small area at the centre of the screen determines the exposure. Ideal for highlighting the main subject. Exposure compensation is required when there is an extreme difference in brightness between the background and the subject. Use this setting to manually brighten or darken an image. EV Options Brighter Default Metering ISO Con.Shoot EV AUTO Off 0.0 MENU 2/2 Exit OK FRANÇAIS Darker +2.0 / +1.7 / +1.3 / +1.0 / +0.7 / +0.3 / 0.0 / -0.3/ -0.7 / -1.0 / -1.3 / -1.7 / -2.0 ISO Record Metering ISO Con.Shoot EV AUTO Off 0.0 MENU Setup ESPAÑOL BASIC FUNCTIONS The Movie Mode enables you to take moving images. The length of the movie that can be taken depends on the amount of memory available within your camera's current memory storage. Movie Mode On-Screen Display Total Available Time for Recording Movie Mode ( p.20) Memory Type ( p.5) Current Elapsed Recording Time (in hh:mm:ss) ISO ( p.18) An image taken at higher ISO speeds may contain more "noise" or graininess than an image taken at lower speeds. ISO Options Speed Description The camera sets the speed automatically. 2/2 Exit OK White Balance ( p.17) Zoom Level ( p.9) EV ( p.19) ISO rating 50. Use for very brightly lit scenes. ISO rating 100. Use for brightly lit scenes. ISO rating 200. Use for normally lit scenes. Con.Shoot (Continuous Shooting) With this setting, pictures can be taken continuously when you press the Shutter icon will Release button. The appear on-screen. A maximum of 2 continuous pictures can be taken, with brief 0.5-second pauses between each shot. Record Metering ISO Con.Shoot EV AUTO Off 0.0 MENU Setup Battery Level Indicator ( p.6) Current Date ( p.11) World Time ( p.12) Current Time ( p.11) 2/2 Exit OK Continuous Shooting cannot be used with flash or when the Self-Timer is set. Moreover, it may not be suitable for night time or dark scenes because flash is disabled. 18 19 DS6639 Manual-Eng/Fre/Span (086-003300-060) ESPAÑOL The ISO setting affects the camera's sensitivity to light. SHOOTING MOVIES FRANÇAIS ENGLISH Metering Options EV (Exposure Compensation Setting) Record Setup ENGLISH Function Toggling OSD Information Zooming Begin Recording Movie Page p.8 p.9 N/A N/A Description Identical procedures to Camera Modes Identical procedures to Camera Modes Press the Shutter Release Button Press the Shutter Release Button again after recording has started. Image Playback Mode On-Screen Display Size ( p.16) File No. ( p.13) FRANÇAIS Stop Recording Movie