User manual OREGON SCIENTIFIC DS6688

EN IT FR DE ES POR Model: DS6688 NL SWE © 2004 Oregon Scientific. All rights reserved. 086-003403-012 DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE User Manual Manuale d'uso Manuel d'utilisation NL POR ES DE FR IT EN EN IT USER MANUAL CONTENTS Introduction .................................................................................. 1 Important Notice ...........................................................................1 Statement of Responsibility......................................................... 1 Notes on Copyright...................................................................... 1 Safety Notes ................................................................................. 1 General Warnings ........................................................................ 2 Cleaning the Camera ................................................................... 2 Front View ..................................................................................... 3 Back View ..................................................................................... 3 Mode Switch ................................................................................. 4 4-Way Controller .......................................................................... 4 Focus Switch ................................................................................ 4 Getting Started ............................................................................. 5 Package Contents ...................................................................... 5 Installing the Batteries ................................................................ 5 Attaching the Strap ..................................................................... 5 Memory Storage.......................................................................... 5 Installing the SD / MMC .............................................................. 6 Removing the SD / MMC ............................................................ 6 Basic Photography ...................................................................... 7 Preparing the Camera ................................................................ 7 Taking Basic Pictures ................................................................. 7 Basic Functions and Settings .................................................... 8 Toggling between On-Screen Display Settings .......................... 8 Selecting a Focus Mode ............................................................. 8 Selecting a Flash Mode .............................................................. 9 Zooming ...................................................................................... 9 FR DE ES POR NL SWE DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE NL POR ES DE FR IT 3.0 MEGA-PIXEL SLIM CARD-SIZED DIGITAL CAMERA USER MANUAL EN Using the Self-Timer ................................................................... 10 Displaying Last Image Taken ...................................................... 10 Camera Modes ............................................................................. 10 P.Counter (Picture Counter) ....................................................... 11 Set Clock .................................................................................... 11 Set City ....................................................................................... 12 Show Time .................................................................................. 12 Language ................................................................................... 12 Beep Tone .................................................................................. 12 Auto Off (Auto Power-Off) .......................................................... 13 TV Output ................................................................................... 13 File No. ....................................................................................... 13 Format ........................................................................................ 14 Reset .......................................................................................... 14 LCD Brightness Levels................................................................ 14 System Information...................................................................... 14 Camera Menu ................................................................................15 Switching Between Camera and Movie Mode............................. 15 Size ............................................................................................. 15 Quality (Picture Quality) .............................................................. 15 White Balance............................................................................. 16 Metering ..................................................................................... 17 ISO ............................................................................................. 17 EV (Exposure Compensation Setting) ........................................ 18 Shooting Movies .......................................................................... 18 Movie Menu ............................................................................... 19 Playback of Images and Movies ................................................ 19 Multi-Frame Review ................................................................... 20 Zooming into Playback Images................................................... 20 Scrolling a Magnified Image ....................................................... 21 Deleting Playback Image ........................................................... 21 Playback of Movies .................................................................... 21 Deleting a Playback Movie ......................................................... 21 Playback Menu ........................................................................... 22 Deleting Selected Images and Movies ....................................... 22 DE ES POR NL SWE DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE NL POR ES DE Protecting Images and Movies ................................................... 23 Specifying Digital Print Order Format (DPOF)............................. 23 Slide (Slideshow) ........................................................................ 24 Connecting to External Devices ................................................. 25 Connecting to a TV ..................................................................... 25 Installing Software Drivers (Windows-based PC)........................ 25 Transferring Files from Camera to PC or Macintosh .................. 26 Disconnecting the Camera from the PC (Windows ME, 2000, XP Users Only).................................................................. 26 Addendum .................................................................................... 27 Memory Capacity, Size and Quality ........................................... 27 Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 27 Specifications .............................................................................. 29 About Oregon Scientific ............................................................. 30 Trademark Information ............................................................... 31 EN IT FR FR IT EN EN Thank you for selecting the Oregon Scientific 3.0 Mega-Pixel Slim Card-Sized Digital Camera as your personal product of choice. It features 2x digital zoom and comes with 16MB of internal memory, and is compatible with Secure Digital (SD) memory cards. Your camera is designed to give you many years of reliable service. Other features Include: · Self-timer · Movie mode · Home / world time · Video output · USB 1.1 interface · White Balance and manual exposure compensation settings · Spot / evaluative / center light meter modes TM 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. · 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 molding. IT FR DE ES CLEANING THE DIGITAL CAMERA Use a damp cloth to clean your camera body; dry immediately. To clean your camera lens / viewfinder: 1. Use a blower or a lens brush to remove dirt or dust. 2. Wipe carefully with a soft cloth to remove fingerprints and other stains. Do not touch with fingers. NOTE: Do not use benzene, thinner, or similar cleaning agents to clean your camera, as these may cause permanent damage not covered by the warranty. NOTE: Do not scratch hard objects against the lens, LCD or viewfinder as these surfaces are easily damaged. POR NL 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 SWE 2 DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE NL POR ES DE FR IT EN INTRODUCTION GENERAL WARNINGS EN 1 2 IT 4 5 6 7 FR 4-WAY CONTROLLER 8 1. 2. 3. 4. 1. USB Terminal 2. Memory Card Slot 3. Battery Door 4. Status Lamp 5. Viewfinder 6. Mode Switch 7. Strap Ring 8. Menu 9. Flash/Delete 10. 4-Way Controller Self-Timer Digital Zoom-Out Digital Zoom-In Instant Review Function DE BACK VIEW ES ES 4 5 POR 6 1 2 7 8 9 10 FOCUS SWITCH 1. Landscape 2. Group 3. Portrait 3 NL SWE 3 4 DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE NL POR DE FR IT 3 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Shutter Release Button Power Button Built-In Flash Self-Timer Lamp Viewfinder Lens Focus Switch Video Socket 1. Record Mode 2. Playback Mode EN FRONT VIEW MODE SWITCH EN PACKAGE CONTENTS When you unpack your digital camera, make sure to keep all the packing materials in a safe place, in case you need to later return it for servicing. In the box, you will find: · Digital Camera (DS6688) · Video Cable and USB Cable · Two Batteries (AAA x 2) · Hand Strap · Software CD-ROM and User Manual INSTALLING THE BATTERIES To prevent damage, correctly insert the batteries as shown. TIP: To maximize the performance of your camera and for greater battery life, it is highly recommended to use NiMH rechargeable type batteries. ATTACHING THE STRAP IT ICON MEMORY TYPE DESCRIPTION Internal External Files are stored in the camera's internal memory. Either a SD card or a MMC has been installed. Files are stored on the card's memory. FR NOTE: When the SD card or MMC is installed, all images and movies taken are automatically stored on the card. Images and movies stored in the internal memory can be viewed from the camera, TV or computer, but cannot be copied or transferred to the computer. NOTE: The SD card or MMC 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 / MMC 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Slide the card into the memory slot until it clicks into position. DE ES POR 1. Pass the 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. MEMORY STORAGE REMOVING THE SD / MMC 1. Turn off the camera. 2. Push against the card lodged inside the memory slot. 3. The card automatically ejects itself out of the slot. 6 NL The SD is an external memory card that can be plugged into your digital camera for storing images and movies. Below is a list of compatible SD cards that have been tested and verified for use with the DS6688: SanDisk: 64MB, 128MB, 256MB Panasonic: 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB Toshiba: 32MB, 64MB, 128MB, 256MB 5 SWE DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE NL POR ES DE FR IT EN GETTING STARTED Operation is not guaranteed for other, unlisted memory cards. For more details on the above cards, please contact the manufacturer directly. The DS6688 also supports the use of Multi-Media cards (MMCs). The type of memory currently used by the camera is indicated on the On-Screen Display (OSD): EN p.16) PREPARING THE CAMERA 1. Slide the Mode Switch to Camera Mode. 2. Press and hold the Power button to turn the camera on. 3. Slide the Focus Switch to the desired setting. 4. Check the battery indicator to make sure there is enough power. ICON DESCRIPTION Adequate power remains Battery is running low Battery is running very low Battery is exhausted Size ( p.15) p.9) FILE NO. ( Zoom Level ( Metering ( EV ( p.18) p.13) p.9) Flash Icon ( Memory Type ( p.5) IT Focus Switch Setting ( p.8 ) Set Timer ( p.11) Battery Level Indicator ( p.7) Current Date ( p.11) FR Current Time ( p.11) 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. NOTE: 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. Use to toggle between 3 levels of display settings: A. OSD with all shooting information displayed. B. OSD with only key information displayed. C. OSD is turned off. SELECTING A FOCUS MODE Your digital camera has three different Focus Modes. You can select between the three options by using the Focus Switch. DE ES POR Landscape Group Portrait Used when the subject is far away. The focus range is 2.8 meters to . Used when taking pictures of a group of subjects. The focus range is 1.2-3 meters. Used when taking portraits. The focus range is 1 - 1.3 meters. NL TOGGLING BETWEEN ON-SCREEN DISPLAY SETTINGS SWE 7 8 DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE When you slide the Mode Switch to any mode, the OSD is automatically switched on. NL BASIC FUNCTIONS AND SETTINGS POR ICON FOCUS MODE DESCRIPTION ES DE FR World Time ( p.12) IT p.17) EN BASIC PHOTOGRAPHY Quality ( p.15) ISO ( p.17) White Balance ( EN To toggle between Flash Modes, press the Flash / Delete button on the camera and observe the Flash Icon on the OSD. 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. NOTE: When taking pictures with flash on, the camera's battery life will be shorter so you will need to keep an eye on the battery status. ICON FUNCTION DESCRIPTION The flash may go off automatically, depending on light conditions. The flash goes off regardless of lighting condition. The flash will not go off (default setting) Auto Flash On DE Flash Off ZOOMING DISPLAYING LAST IMAGE TAKEN Your digital camera comes with a 2x zooming function (this is described as x2 in the camera). By default, the zooming is not enabled. 1. In Camera or Movie Mode, increase zooming by pressing The Digital Zoom Icon on the OSD, , indicates the current zoom level. 2. To decrease the zooming, press . Camera Mode Zooming Options: Default Zoom Larger x1.0 / x1.1 / x1.2 / x1.3 / x1.4 / x1.5 / x1.6 / x1.7 / x1.8 / x1.9 / x2.0 . When viewing You can display the last image taken by pressing the last image, you may choose to delete it by pressing and confirm. Press again to return to shooting. ES CAMERA MODES 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 FUNCTION SECONDARY DESCRIPTION MENU Record Record Mode Setup Can be set as: · Camera Mode (digital still images with adjustable settings.) · Movie Mode (allows you to shoot movies). 10 POR NL Movie Mode Zooming Mode Options: Default Zoom Larger x1.0 / x1.2 / x1.4 / x1.6 / x1.8 / x2.0 NOTE: In Movie Mode, once the shutter button is pressed and recording starts, zooming cannot be further adjusted for the duration of the recording. 9 SWE DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE NL POR ES DE 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 the button. The Self-Timer will engage. The front SelfTimer 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. 4. To hasten the countdown to 3 seconds, press the Shutter Release button once again. 5. To pause / unpause the Self-Timer, press the Shutter Release button once more after the 3-second countdown. IT FR FR IT EN SELECTING A FLASH MODE USING THE SELF-TIMER EN Playback Mode NOTE: Use to navigate the menu screen. Press directly onto confirm setting changes. Example of a menu screen: Primary Menu Field (currently accessed) Highlighted Setting IT FR Set City London (GMT +00:00) London (GMT +00:00) Mode Size Quality 1600 H.Q. WB AUTO Option Currently Chosen DE 1/2 MENU Exit OK MENU Exit OK Current Menu Page Button On Camera Under the Setup Menu, which is available in all modes, the basic settings of the camera can be adjusted. These are: P. Counter, Set Clock, Set City, Show Time, Language, Beep Tone, Auto Off, TV Out, File Number, Format, Reset, LCD Brightness, and System Information. 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). SET CLOCK ES POR LANGUAGE NL Set Clock A C 05/10/03 11:44 M/D/Y 24-hr B D SWE MENU Exit OK 11 12 DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE This sets the Date and Home Time of the camera. When accessed, a new Set Clock configuration screen will appear. Use to press or and adjust the values of each field below. BEEP TONE The camera will make "beeping" sounds during certain functions. This "beeping" sound can be turned on (default setting) or off. NL Choose your menu language: English (default setting), French, German, Spanish, Italian, and Portuguese. POR You can choose to display either the Home Time (default setting) or World Time on your camera. NOTE: icon is shown on the OSD if World Time is selected. However, no Icon is displayed if Home time is selected. ES SHOW TIME DE Total No. of Menu Pages White Bal Descriptions of Button Functions FR Record Setup Secondary Menu Field (not currently accessed) SET CITY You can choose to display the current time in two different time zones. Configure the time zone of your Home and World City from a list of city names. NOTE: 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. If your city is not selectable, choose another city within your time zone instead. IT to EN Playback Setup Play back and review all images recorded onto the camera's internal or external memory card. A. Current Date Field - adjust the current date of the camera. B. 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) C. Current Time Field - adjust the current time of the camera. D. Time Format - choose between 12-hr (AM/PM) or 24-hr display. EN You can set the camera to turn off automatically when no operation is performed. The period of time before shut-down can be adjusted (1 min., 3 min., or 5 min.) The default auto off time setting is 3 min. NOTE: 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 or NTSC standards. The default TV Out setting is set to PAL. FILE NUMBER This option will format all data in either the internal memory or the external SD card / MMC, including all protected files. CAUTION: Do not eject the SD card / MMC while the card is being formatted, as this may damage the card. Formatting deletes all data from the memory device chosen. Files will not be recoverable. RESET You can reset all camera settings to factory default. Refer to the Setup Menu table to see the defaults for each setting. NOTE: The reset function can reset all the settings to factory default except for the current time and date. LCD BRIGHT (LCD BRIGHTNESS) 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. SYSTEM INFORMATION This option allows you to check the camera model number and current version of firmware installed. IT FR DE SWE 13 14 DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE Your camera keeps an internal file counter for every image and movie taken that can be reset. The setting options are Continue (default setting) and New. NOTE: All files are stored within a designated folder. The initial folder is always numbered at 100. A. Under the Continue default option, the internal file counter is first set to "0001". Every subsequent picture is assigned an incremental File Number. NOTE: The internal file counter increments by 1 regardless of the media unless it is reset. B. Under the New option, the internal file counter to "0001" for new media only. But in case there are image files already present inside the storage media, it will start counting from the highest file number of the media. NOTE: The File Number setting should be set to New only if either the internal memory or SD card has been newly formatted, or a completely new SD card has been installed. ES POR NL NL POR ES DE FR IT EN AUTO OFF (AUTO POWER-OFF) FORMAT EN SWITCHING BETWEEN CAMERA AND MOVIE MODE Record Setup 1600 H.Q. WB AUTO IT Size Quality White Bal NOTE: The higher image quality and resolution, the larger the memory space it occupies on the memory card. WHITE BALANCE Record Mode Size Quality White Bal 1600 H.Q. WB AUTO 1/2 MENU Exit OK FR Setup SIZE You can take pictures according to light conditions by setting the camera's white balance function. By using this, the images will have the correct balance of colour. DE ES ICON TYPE OF MEDIA DESCRIPTION Super Fine Image Highest detail and resolution (2048 x 1536, (Default setting) 3.0 Mega-Pixel). Fine Image Very good detail and resolution (1600 x 1200, 2.0 Mega-Pixel). Normal Image Good clarity and resolution (1280 x 1024, 1.3 Mega-Pixel). Basic Image Basic quality and resolution (640 x 480, VGA). QUALITY (PICTURE QUALITY) The picture quality represents the compression rate of the images taken. 15 Sunlight Shade Yellow F.L. White F.L. Tungsten Use outside in sunlight POR Use under yellow fluorescent lamp Use under white fluorescent lamp Use under electric or other tungsten light NL SWE 16 DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE NL POR Use outside in the shade ES Image size represents picture resolution. The resolution is directly related to the number of pixels of the camera. As such, 3.0 Mega-pixel can be arranged as 2048 x 1536 pixels or lower. NOTE: The higher the resolution size of an image, the larger the memory space it occupies. 1/2 MENU Exit OK ICONS SETTINGS OPTIONS Auto (default Adjusts the white balance automatically setting) DE FR IT Mode Use the menu to switch between Camera and Movie modes. In Movie Mode, you can record movies at 10 frames per second. The duration of the movie will depend on the battery life and memory available. NOTE: In Movie Mode, you can only adjust the white balance, EV and ISO. In Camera Mode (default setting), all settings will apply. EN CAMERA MENU NAME HQ STD ECO OPTION High Quality Standard Economy DESCRIPTION Good image quality, high amount of image data Standard quality, medium amount of image data Lowest quality, taking up the least memory space EN Record Metering ISO Con.Shoot Setup AUTO Off 0.0 EV 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. EV 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. Default setting is 0.0. +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 IT 2/2 MENU Exit OK ICONS SETTINGS OPTIONS FR Matrix (multisegment) Central (Centreweighted) Spot ES ISO Record Setup AUTO Off 0.0 MENU Focus Switch Setting ( p.8) EV ( p.18) POR ISO Con.Shoot EV 2/2 Exit OK Battery Level Indicator ( p.7) Current Date ( p.11) Current Time ( p.11) SPEED DESCRIPTION The camera sets the speed automatically (default setting) 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 17 SWE 18 DS6688 Manual-Eng,Ita,Fre (086-003403-012) DS6688BSX1 Manual-Eng (086-003403-080) SWE FUNCTION Toggling OSD Information Zooming Begin Recording Movie Stop Recording Movie 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. NL NL POR Metering The ISO setting affects the camera's sensitivity to light. NOTE: An image taken at higher ISO speeds may contain more "noise" or graininess than an image taken at lower speeds. Current Elapsed Recording Time (in hh:mm:ss) ES Evaluated by splitting the scene into multiple zones, then calculate each zone's exposure via the camera's computations. Ideal for general picture-taking. Averages the exposure of the entire scene but gives extra weight to the centre. Use for backlit subjects (default setting). Only the small area at the centre of the screen determines the exposure. Ideal for highlighting the main subject. SHOOTING MOVIES The Movie Mode enables you to take movies. The length of the movie that can be taken depends on the amount of memory available within your camera's current memory storage. Total Available Time for Recording Movie Mode ( p.18) Memory Type ( p.5) ISO ( p.17) White Balance ( p.16) Zoom Level ( p.9)