User manual VISIONEER LX200

Technical Support Visit Visioneer's web site at www.visioneer.com for technical support including help during installation, driver updates, spare parts and documentation. Visioneer's 90-Day Limited Product Warranty (Upgradeable to 1 year) If you find physical defects in the materials or the workmanship used in making the product described in this document, Visioneer will repair, or at its option, replace, the product at no charge to you, provided you return it (postage prepaid, with proof of your purchase from the original reseller) during the 3-month period after the date of your original purchase of the product. Upon registration of the product with Visioneer at www.visioneer.com, the warranty is automatically extended for an additional 9 months for a total of 12 months. THIS IS VISIONEER'S ONLY WARRANTY AND YOUR EXCLUSIVE REMEDY CONCERNING THE PRODUCT, ALL OTHER REPRESENTATIONS, WARRANTIES OR CONDITIONS, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, WRITTEN OR ORAL, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, ARE EXPRESSLY EXCLUDED. AS A RESULT, EXCEPT AS SET OUT ABOVE, THE PRODUCT IS SOLD "AS IS" AND YOU ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO THE PRODUCT'S SUITABILITY TO YOUR NEEDS, ITS QUALITY AND ITS PERFORMANCE. IN NO EVENT WILL VISIONEER BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT, INDIRECT, SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM ANY DEFECT IN THE PRODUCT OR FROM ITS USE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES. All exclusions and limitations in this warranty are made only to the extent permitted by applicable law and shall be of no effect to the extent in conflict with the express requirements of applicable law. ENGLISH CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations on the purchase of your new camera. Your camera has been carefully engineered and manufactured to give you dependable operation. Read this manual before operating the camera to become more familiar with it. This manual has been written and formatted with depth and detail so that you can easily follow the instructions to maximize the features of your camera. 1 Table of Contents Important Information ......................................................................................4 Precautions ......................................................................................................5 Camera Features ..............................................................................................6 System Requirements ......................................................................................7 1. The Camera Overview of your Visioneer LX 200 ................................................................8 Loading the Batteries ......................................................................................9 Turning the Camera On and Off ....................................................................10 LCD Menu Screens ..........................................................................................11 LCD Status Messages......................................................................................15 Turning the LCD On and Off ..........................................................................16 Camera Ready LED Status ..............................................................................16 Camera Memory ..............................................................................................17 2. Camera Mode Taking Images ................................................................................................19 Main Menu ......................................................................................................19 Mode..........................................................................................................20 Video Clips ............................................................................................20 Self-timer ................................................................................................21 Size ............................................................................................................22 Quality ......................................................................................................23 Flash ..........................................................................................................24 EV ..............................................................................................................25 WB (White Balance) ..................................................................................26 Scene ........................................................................................................27 Brightness ................................................................................................28 Setup ........................................................................................................29 Digital Zoom ..................................................................................................33 2 3. Review Mode Enlargement ..................................................................................................34 Viewing Video Clips ......................................................................................34 Main Menu ....................................................................................................35 Delete ........................................................................................................35 Thumbnail..................................................................................................37 4. Software Installation Installing the Camera Drivers and ArcSoft Applications ................................38 5. Transferring Photos to the Computer Connecting the Camera to the Computer ......................................................40 WDM/TWAIN Drivers (PC) ..........................................................................41 ArcSoft PhotoImpression (PC) ..............................................................41 Mass Storage Mode (DSC)........................................................................43 Unplugging the camera from the computer ............................................44 6. Other Features Web Camera ..................................................................................................45 TV Mode ........................................................................................................46 7. Camera Maintenance Cleaning the camera ......................................................................................49 8. Tips and Troubleshooting ..............................................................................50 9. Camera Specifications ....................................................................................54 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION FCC INFORMATION FCC WARNING: This equipment meets the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC rules. Only the cable supplied with the camera should be used. Operation with other cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception and could void the user's authorization to operate this equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: · This device may not cause harmful interference. · This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Tested To Comply With FCC Standards for HOME OR OFFICE USE Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user's authority to operate this equipment. USER INFORMATION NOTE: This equipment 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 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 on and off, 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. 4 VCCI INFORMATION This is a Class B product, to be used in a domestic environment, based on the Technical Requirement of the Voluntary Control Council for Interference (VCCI) from Information Technology Equipment. If this is used near a radio or television receiver in a domestic environment, it may cause radio interference. Please install and use the equipment according to this instruction manual. PRECAUTIONS Be sure to observe the following precautions when using the camera: · Do not open the case of the camera or attempt your own repairs. Always leave this service to authorized repair facilities. · Keep the camera away from water and other liquids, and never let it get wet. Never use outdoors when it is raining or snowing. · Should foreign matter or water get into the unit, immediately turn the power off and contact your local authorized service center. · Physical damage and malfunction of this unit can cause the image data stored in its memory to be deleted. Be sure to always keep backup copies of data by transferring them to a personal computer. · Under the environment with electrostatic discharge, the camera may malfunction and require the user to reset the camera. · Shielded cables must be used with this unit to ensure compliance with the Class B FCC limits. · Do not leave the camera in places subject to extremely high temperatures, such as in a closed vehicle or in direct sunlight. · Remove the battery when camera is not used for long periods of time. · Use 2x AA LR6 batteries only. · Dispose of the batteries in a manner that complies with applicable laws. · Do not place the camera in unstable locations where the camera may fall and be damaged. · Do not press on the lens. · Do not unplug the camera from the TV or computer while the camera is in operation; otherwise, the memory may be corrupted. · Do not turn the power off or open the battery compartment when the LED is blinking or lit up; otherwise, the image may not be stored. 5 Camera Features · Stores approximately 8 Fine, 15 Normal or 27 Economy (1600 x 1200 pixels) mode photos with 7MB internal memory · Virtually unlimited storage using the removable MultiMediaCard (MMC) or Secure Digital (SD). (MMC/SD memory cards are sold separately). · 1.6" Color LCD · USB connection and cable · TV connection (NTSC and PAL) · Built-in automatic flash · Focus free from 3.9 feet (1.2 meters) to infinity · 1600 x 1200 pixel output (2.0 Megapixels) · TV On Screen Display (OSD) menu · Up to 4X Digital Zoom · EV Compensation · Preset Scene Selection · Video Clip Mode · Web Camera (Windows only) · Mass Storage Driver · Self-timer · Tripod socket · Multi-language support 6 System Requirements PC: · Microsoft Windows 98/ME/2000 and XP · IBM PC/AT or compatible, 200 Mhz or higher · Minimum 32MB RAM (64MB recommended) · USB Port · 640 x 480 monitor, minimum 16 bit color (1024 x 768 24 bit color recommended) · 175MB free hard disk space · 56K or faster modem, ISDN or LAN connection (for the Web Camera feature only) · CD-ROM drive Macintosh: · Mac OS 9 or higher · Macintosh Power PC or higher, Minimum 64MB of RAM · USB Port · 100MB of available Hard Disk Space · Storage device only 7 1. The Camera Overview of Your Visioneer LX 200 FRONT/TOP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 1. Shutter Button 2. Lug for Neck / Wrist Strap 3. Viewfinder 4. Self-timer LED 5. Flash 6. Flash Sensor 7. Ir Filter and Lens 8. Power Button 9. Camera Ready LED 10. LCD 11. Cable Connection Panel 12. Tripod Socket 13. Mode Switch 14. Navigation Button 15. Menu Button 16. OK Button 17. LCD On/Off Button 18. Battery & Memory Card Door BACK/BOTTOM 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 16 17 12 18 8 Loading the Batteries The Visioneer LX 200 uses 2x AA LR6 batteries. Loading the Batteries: 1. Locate the Battery & Memory Card Door on the bottom of the camera. 2. Slide the button on the Battery & Memory Card Door towards the center of the camera. (fig.1.1) 3. Lift the Battery & Memory Card Door to open. 4. Insert the batteries with the positive terminal toward the + sign, and the negative terminal toward the ­ sign. (fig.1.2) 5. Close the Battery & Memory Card Door. fig.1.1 fig.1.2 Note: Remove the batteries from the Visioneer LX 200 if the camera will not be used for an extended period of time to prevent corrosion or battery leaks. Checking the Batteries The camera has a battery indicator that shows the current battery level. FULL Batteries are full and ready to use. LOW Batteries are low and need to be replaced soon. 9 Turning the Camera on and off When the camera is turned on, the camera ready LED on the back of the camera blinks and the LCD will display the default settings. T Turning the Camera on and off: 1. Press the Power button to turn the camera on. (fig.1.3) 2. The camera is ready for picture taking when the camera ready LED stops blinking. (fig.1.4) 3. To turn the camera off, press the Power button for a few seconds. fig.1.3 T fig.1.4 10 LCD Menu Screens MODE Video Clip Self-timer Main Menu IMAGE SIZE 1600 x 1200 1280 x 960 640 x 480 OK MENU IMAGE SIZE Main Menu MAIN MENU M Mode OK MENU Size Quality Flash QUALITY Fine Normal Economy OK MENU FLASH A Auto QUALITY Main Menu Flash Flash Off OK MENU OK MENU FLASH Main Menu OK MENU 11 LCD Menu Screens ­ EXPOSURE VALUE + WB AWB Sunny Fluorescent OK MENU MAIN MENU + ­ WB WB Tungsten Main Menu EV WB S Scene Brightness OK MENU SCENE Of f Of f OK MENU ­ Brightness + 12 LCD Menu Screens 15S 30S 60S 90S None MAIN MENU Setup Exit SETUP Time-out Driver TV PlayLogo 60S DSC PAL Off PC DSC NTSC PAL SETUP Language Default F Language English Français OK MENU Format Main Menu Language Español Deutsch Italiano OK MENU SETUP This operation will delete all images No Yes 13 LCD Menu Screens DELETE DELETE Delete One Delete All Main Menu THIS FILE? No Yes DELETE ALL FILES? No MAIN MENU Delete Thumbnail Brightness Exit Yes ­ Brightness + 14 LCD Status Messages Messages on the LCD indicate if the memory is full or if there is a problem with the memory. 1. MEMORY CARD IS FULL: The memory card is full. MEMORY CARD FULL! 2. INTERNAL MEMORY IS FULL: The internal memory is full. INTERNAL MEMORY FULL 3. ERROR: The camera's internal memory or the MMC/SD may be corrupted. Please format the memory. (P.32) ERROR! 15 Turning the LCD On and Off By default, the LCD automatically turns on when the camera is powered on. Press to turn the LCD on or off. A 1600 AWB 005/080 Using the Display ON/OFF Button: 1. Press once to turn the LCD icons off. 2. Press again to turn the LCD off. 3. Press to turn the LCD on. A Camera Ready LED Status When the Camera Ready LED is: 1. Steady The camera is in capture mode. Please hold the camera steady during this time; otherwise, the image may come out blurry. (fig.1.5) T fig.1.5 2. Blinking The flash is recharging or the camera is in storage mode. You may move the camera in this mode. (fig.1.5) Note: Do not open the Battery & Memory Card Door or turn the power off while the Camera Ready LED is steady or blinking; otherwise, the images or video clips in the camera may be damaged. 16 Camera Memory The Visioneer LX 200 can store files in one of two ways using either the camera's 7MB internal memory or the removable MMC/SD. Memory cards are sold separately and can be purchased from major electronic or computer retailers. When the MMC/SD is inserted, the images and video clips stored in the internal memory will be transferred automatically onto the memory card. LCD No Default Memory MMC/SD Internal Memory (7MB) Note: If a MMC/SD with insufficient memory is inserted, there will only be a partial transfer and the memory card will be filled. Please insert a memory card with sufficient memory, or delete images. Please refer to the Deleting Files section for instruction. (P. 35) The files that were not transferred will remain in the internal memory. When the camera's internal memory or the MMC/SD is full, you will need to delete images to continue to take pictures, or insert a new MMC/SD memory card. Please refer to the Deleting Photos section for instructions. Note: There may be available storage space by using a lower photo quality setting. Refer to the QUALITY section to select a lower quality setting on P. 23. 17 Inserting the MMC/SD Inserting the MMC/SD: 1. Locate the Battery & Memory Card Door on the bottom of the camera. 2. Slide the button on the Battery & Memory Card Door towards the center of the camera and lift the door. 3. Insert the MMC/SD as indicated by the arrow. (fig.1.6) 4. Close the Battery & Memory Card Door. fig.1.6 Note: If the internal memory or the MMC/SD is corrupted, the LCD will read ERROR! The memory needs to be formatted. Please format all files to continue. (P. 32) 18