User manual VISIONEER MX230

Visioneer MX 230 Digital Camera User's Guide FOR WINDOWS COPYRIGHT INFORMATION Copyright © 2002 Visioneer, Inc. Reproduction, adaptation, or translation without prior written permission is prohibited, except as allowed under the copyright laws. The Visioneer brand name and logo are registered trademarks of Visioneer, Inc. PhotoImpressions is a trademark of ArcSoft, Inc. Adobe Acrobat is a trademark of Adobe Systems, Inc. Microsoft is a U.S. registered trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Windows is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation. Mac is a trademark of Apple Computers, Inc. Apple is a trademark of Apple Computers, Inc. All other products mentioned herein may be trademarks of their respective companies. Information is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Visioneer. The software described is furnished under a licensing agreement. The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of such an agreement. It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the licensing agreement. No part of this document may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, or information storage and retrieval systems, or translated to another language, for any purpose other than the licensee's personal use and as specifically allowed in the licensing agreement, without the express written permission of Visioneer. Part Number: 05-0549-000 Restricted Rights Legend Use, duplication, or disclosure is subject to restrictions as set forth in contract subdivision (c)(1)(ii) of the Rights in Technical Data and Computer Software Clause 52.227-FAR14. Governmental laws and other regulations, such as copyright laws, may protect images captured by photography or video using this product. The customer is solely responsible for complying with all such laws and regulations. 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 (upgradable to one 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. FCC Radio Frequency Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for the class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against 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 and 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. This equipment has been certified to comply with the limits for a class B computing device, pursuant to FCC Rules. In order to maintain compliance with FCC regulations, shielded cables must be used with this equipment. Operation with non-approved equipment or unshielded cables is likely to result in interference to radio and TV reception. The user is cautioned that changes and modifications made to the equipment without the approval of manufacturer could void the user's authority to operate this equipment. This device complies with part 15 of the FCC 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. i TABLE OF C ON TE NT S Welcome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Camera Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2 What's in the Box . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4 Camera Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Front View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5 Back View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6 Bottom and End View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8 Getting Ready to Take Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Install the Batteries and Memory Card . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 Set the Date and Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 Set the Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13 Taking Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15 Reviewing and Deleting Pictures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .17 Exploring Your Camera's Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19 Snapshot Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Video Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21 Preset Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Playback Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Set Up Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 PC Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32 The LCD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33 Connecting to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .37 ii VISIONEER MX 230 DIGITAL CAMERA USER'S GUIDE Install Software on Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connect to Your Computer the First Time . . . . . . . . . . Copying Images to Your Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Using Your Camera as a PC Camera . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Connecting to a Television . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Printing Directly to a Printer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Uninstalling the Visioneer Digital Camera Utility . . . . . . . . US and Canada Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . International Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . MX 230 Digital Camera Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38 40 42 46 50 51 52 54 55 55 57 WELCOME Congratulations on the purchase of your Visioneer MX 230 digital camera. This user's guide will step you through the set up, configuration, and use of your camera. CAMERA FEATURES Digital Zoom (up to 3x) Optical Zoom (up to 3x) Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution Color LCD viewfinder screen Video clip recording (up to 1 minute) Microphone and speaker for recording and playback of the audio component of video clips USB 1.1 interface Auto exposure, user-defined exposure, auto focus Flash: Auto / Always on / Red-eye reduction / Off White balance modes: Auto / Daylight /Shade / Tungsten / Fluorescent 10-second timer mode Full-screen or thumbnail photo review 2 VISIONEER MX 230 DIGITAL CAMERA USER'S GUIDE SAFETY INFORMATION Do not look at the sun through the viewfinder. Viewing the sun or other strong light source through the viewfinder could cause permanent visual impairment. Do not disassemble the camera. Touching the camera's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of malfunction, only a qualified technician should repair your camera. Should the camera break as a result of a fall or other accident, take it to an authorized service center. Avoid contact with the liquid crystal. Should the liquid crystal display (LCD) break, care should be taken to avoid injury due to broken glass and to prevent the liquid crystal from touching the skin or entering the eyes or mouth. Do not use the camera in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic equipment near flammable gas could result in explosion or fire. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Use only size AA alkaline or NiMH batteries. Batteries my leak or explode if handled improperly. Remove the batteries (and the memory card) from the camera if you are going to store the camera for an extended period of time. Ensure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing batteries. Do not insert batteries backwards or upside down. Do not disassemble batteries or expose them to flame or excessive heat. Do not SAFETY INFORMATION 3 immerse batteries in or expose them to water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any changes in the batteries such as discoloration, deformation, or leakage. Use caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash in close proximity to human or animal eyes. Exposure to the intense light produced by the flash may damage eyesight. Particular care should be used when photographing infants-- keep the flash at least three feet from infant's eyes. 4 VISIONEER MX 230 DIGITAL CAMERA USER'S GUIDE WHAT'S IN THE BOX Before using your digital camera, check the contents of the box to make sure that all parts are included. If any items are missing or damaged, contact the dealer where you purchased the camera. MX 230 Digital Camera USB Cable Video Cable Software CD 2 AA Alkaline or NiMH Batteries Carrying Case Quick Start Card User's Guide Quick Start Guide Hand Strap CAMERA COMPONENTS 5 CAMERA COMPONENTS The following pages show the components of your camera. FRONT VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 6 7 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. Shutter Button--Used to take a picture. Built-in Flash--Allows picture taking in low light. Viewfinder--Frames the picture you are taking. Light Sensor--Determines whether or not the flash is needed. Optical zoom lens--Zooms up to x3.0. Microphone and Speaker--Used to record and play back the audio portion of movie clips. Self-timer LED--Blinks for ten seconds before takes a picture. 6 VISIONEER MX 230 DIGITAL CAMERA USER'S GUIDE BACK VIEW 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 1. Status LED--Shows the picture-taking status of the camera. When the camera is available to take a picture or accept user commands, the LED is a solid green light. When the camera is unavailable, the LED flashes. Viewfinder--Used to frame the picture you are taking. On/Off button--Used to turn the camera on and off. Delete/WB--In Snapshot mode, cycles through white balance setting options. In Playback mode, deletes selected photos. Flash/Copy--In Snapshot mode, cycles through flash setting options. In Playback mode, copies pictures from the internal to the external menu, and vice versa. 2. 3. 4. 5. CAMERA COMPONENTS 7 6. Wide Angle/Thumbnail--In Snapshot mode, the camera zooms out from the subject. In Playback mode, the LCD switches between full-screen and thumbnail views. Telephoto--In Snapshot mode, the camera zooms in on the subject. In Playback mode, the LCD zooms in on an image. Up Button--Cycles through menu items in Set Up mode and photos in Playback mode. Down Button--Cycles through menu items in Set Up mode and photos in Playback mode. 7. 8. 9. 10. Display--Cycles through display options for the LCD. Also used to select items when in Set Up mode. 11. Mode Dial--Selects the cameras mode: Video, Preset, Snapshot, Playback, Set Up, and PC. 12. LCD--Based on the selected mode, the LCD is used to preview photos, playback existing photos, view messages, and configure camera settings. 8 VISIONEER MX 230 DIGITAL CAMERA USER'S GUIDE BOTTOM AND END VIEW 5 3 4 1 2 6 1. 2. 3. Tripod Connector--Attaches the camera to a tripod. Battery/Memory Card Cover--Covers the battery chamber and memory card slot. USB, Video Out, and DC In Ports The USB (Universal Serial Bus) port connects the camera to a computer. The Video Out port connects the camera to a television. The DC In port connects an AC adapter to an external source of electricity (purchased separately). 4. 5. 6. Hand Strap Loop--Connects the camera to the hand strap. Memory Card Slot--Holds a Secure Digital memory card (purchased separately). Battery Chamber--Holds two AA alkaline or NiMH batteries. GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES 9 GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES Complete the following installation and setup steps to prepare your camera for taking pictures. INSTALL THE BATTERIES AND MEMORY CARD Note: If you prefer to store your photos on the camera's internal memory, you do not need to install a memory card. To install the batteries: 1. Open the battery/memory card cover. Press on the cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow, toward the outside edge of the camera. Lift the cover to its fully open position. 2. Insert the batteries into the battery chamber making sure they are oriented as indicated above the battery chamber. The battery nearest the outside edge of the camera has its positive end on top and the battery furthest from the outside edge has its negative end on top. 10 VISIONEER MX 230 DIGITAL CAMERA USER'S GUIDE To install the memory card: 1. Insert the Secure Digital memory card with the notched corner facing the inside edge of the camera. 2. Close the battery/memory card cover. If you have difficulty closing the cover, ensure that the memory card is installed correctly. Note: After initial setup of your camera, turn the camera off prior to opening the battery/memory card cover. GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES 11 SET THE DATE AND TIME When you transfer a photo to a computer or print a photo, the time and date the photo was taken are shown. To set the display style: 1. Rotate the Mode dial to Set Up. SET UP 2. 3. Press the On/Off button, located on the back of the camera, to turn the camera on. Use the Down button , located on the back of the camera, to select Date/Time, and then press the Display button. 12 VISIONEER MX 230 DIGITAL CAMERA USER'S GUIDE 4. Select the Style option and then press the Display button. 5. 6. Use the Up or Down buttons to select the Month/Day or Day/Month display style. Press the Display button to save your selection. To set the date and time: 1. On the Set Up menu, select Date/Time, and then press the Display button. 2. Use the Down button to select Clock, and then press the Display button. GETTING READY TO TAKE PICTURES 13 3. Use the Up or Down buttons to set the correct hour (using a 24-hour clock). When finished, press the Copy button to move to the minutes area. 4. 5. Repeat the procedure in Step 3 to set the minutes, year, month, and day. When finished, press the Display button. Note: To exit at any time without saving changes, press the Delete button. SET THE LANGUAGE Your camera can display text and messages in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, and Japanese. To change the language setting: 1. Rotate the Mode dial to Set Up. SET UP 14 VISIONEER MX 230 DIGITAL CAMERA USER'S GUIDE 2. 3. If the camera is not already on, press the On/Off button located on the back. Use the Down button to select Language, and then press the Display button. 4. Use the Up and Down buttons to select a language, and then press the Display button to save the change.