Digital Camera User Manual 020910 About this manual Preface This manual is designed to make using the Digital Camera as easy as possible. Information in this document has been carefully checked for accuracy; however, no guarantee is given to the correctness of the contents. The information in this document is subject to change without notice. Copyright © Copyright 2002 This document contains proprietary information protected by copyright. All rights are reserved. Trademarks All trademarks and registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Photo Express, DVD PictureShow, Cool 360 and PhotoExplorer, Copyright 2002, Ulead Systems Inc., All Rights Reserved. Presto! VideoWorks, Presto! Image Folio and Presto! Mr. Photo, Copyright 2002, NewSoft Technology Corporation , All Rights Reserved. ii Table of Contents Chapter 1 - Getting Started.............................................................. 1 Features ..................................................................................... 1 Safety Information.................................................................... 2 Included Components............................................................ 3 Camera Overview ................................................................... 5 Front View .................................................................... 5 Back View .................................................................... 7 Bottom View .............................................................. 10 Install the Memory Card ....................................................... 11 Install the Batteries ................................................................. 13 Choose a Language ............................................................. 15 Set the Time and Date .......................................................... 16 Chapter 2 - Taking Pictures............................................................. 18 Ready the Camera ............................................................... 18 Select the Camera Mode .................................................... 19 Frame the Shot ....................................................................... 20 Zoom and Shoot..................................................................... 21 Shut the Camera Down........................................................ 21 Chapter 3 - Reviewing Your Pictures ............................................. 22 Switch to Playback Mode .................................................... 22 Full-Screen Review ................................................... 22 Thumbnail Review .................................................... 23 iii Chapter 4 - Connecting to a Computer........................................ 24 Installing Software .................................................................. 25 Making the Connection ....................................................... 27 Copying Images to PC ......................................................... 28 Using as a PC Camera.......................................................... 29 Chapter 5 ­ Mode / Operation Guide ........................................... 30 Using Snapshot Mode ........................................................... 30 Using Timer Mode................................................................... 31 Using Preset Mode ................................................................. 32 Using Playback Mode ........................................................... 33 Using Setup Mode.................................................................. 35 Delete / Format ........................................................ 36 Quality ........................................................................ 37 DPOF ........................................................................... 38 Date/Time .................................................................. 39 Language .................................................................. 40 Storage Media .......................................................... 40 TV Setting ................................................................... 41 Chapter 6 ­ Using the LCD Display ................................................. 42 Icon Descriptions.................................................................... 43 Appendix 1 ­ Button Function Guide ............................................. 45 Appendix 2 ­ Troubleshooting ........................................................ 46 iv Chapter 1 - Getting Started Features · · · · · · · · · · · Digital Zoom Up to 2048 x 1536 resolution Color LCD viewfinder screen Video Clip Recording (up to 1 minute) 2 megapixel sensor resolution USB 1.1 interface Auto exposure, fixed focus Flash Modes: Auto / Red-Eye Reduction / OFF White Balance Modes: Auto/ Daylight / Shade / Tungsten / Fluorescent 10 second Timer mode Full screen or Thumbnail preview 1 Digital Camera User's Manual Safety Information l 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 product's internal parts could result in injury. In the event of a malfunction, only a qualified technician should repair the product. Should the product break open as a result of a fall or other accident, remove the batteries and take the product to an authorized service center for inspection. Avoid contact with liquid crystal. Should the LCD display 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 in the presence of flammable gas. Using electronic equipment in the presence of flammable gas could result in explosion or fire. Observe proper precautions when handling batteries. Uses only size AA alkaline batteries. Batteries may leak or explode if handled improperly. Remove the batteries and memory card from the camera if you intend to store the camera for extended periods of time. Be sure the camera is turned off before inserting or removing batteries. Do not insert batteries backwards or upside down. Do not disassemble batteries. Do not expose batteries to flame or excessive heat. Do not immerse batteries in or expose to water. Discontinue use immediately if you notice any change in the battery such as discoloration, deformation or leakage. Observe caution when operating the flash. Do not use the flash close to anyone's eyes. This can cause temporary damage to eyesight. Particular care should be observed when photographing infants ­ keep the flash at a distance of at least 1 meter from infants' eyes. l l l l l 2 Included Components Your digital camera comes equipped with the following components. Please check to make sure all items are included. Contact your retailer immediately if any of the following components are broken or missing: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Digital Camera User's manual Quick Reference Guide USB cable Two (2) AA alkaline batteries 3 Digital Camera User's Manual 6. 7. 8. Installation CD-ROM Soft carrying case Hand strap 4 Camera Overview The front view, rear view, bottom view and top view of the digital camera are shown below. Please take a moment to review these illustrations to familiarize yourself with the terms used in the rest of this manual. Front View 5 Digital Camera User's Manual 1. Shutter Button: Press to take photos and select options from the menus. 2. Built-in Flash: The flash allows the camera to take pictures in low light conditions and can also be used as a fill-in flash for bright conditions that may have unwanted shadows. 3. Light Sensor: The digital camera can automatically detect the ambient light level and determine whether or not the flash is needed. The light measurements are made from this sensor. Take care not to block the sensor with your finger while taking a picture. 4. Viewfinder: The viewfinder can be used to estimate what the picture frame will include. The actual picture is taken from the lens not the viewfinder. 5. Self-Timer LED: When the mode dial is set to Self-Timer and a picture is taken, this LED will blink for ten seconds and then the camera will take a picture. 6. Lens: The lens focuses the light onto the digital image capturing circuitry. For the best picture quality, care should be taken to make sure it remains free of dust, fingerprints, and scratches. 6 Back View 1. Viewfinder: The viewfinder can be used to estimate what the picture frame will include. The actual picture is taken from the lens not the viewfinder. 2. Status LED: When power is first turned on, or the camera is working (and not available to take a picture), the LED will flash. When the 7 Digital Camera User's Manual camera is ready to take a picture or accept user commands, the LED will be a solid green color. Power Button: Use this button to turn on the digital camera. Press the same button to turn it off. Zoom Out Key: During playback, this key 4. can be used to zoom out. If pressed repeatedly, Zoom Out can also be used to switch between thumbnail and fullscreen views. Zoom In Key: During playback, this key 5. can be used to zoom in for a closer view of your picture. 3. Mode Dial: Rotate this dial to select which mode the camera is using: Snapshot, Timer, Preset, Playback, or Setup. 7. Shutter Button: While taking pictures, use this button to capture a digital image. While navigating in the menus, use this button to select a menu item. USB Port: The USB (Universal Serial Bus) 8. port is used to connect the camera to a PC for transferring images, and for use as a PC Video Camera. 9. Hand Strap Loop: Attach the hand strap to this loop for ease of carrying. 6. 8 10. 11. 12. 13. Up Key: During playback, used to select the next picture. Down Key: During playback, used to select the previous picture. Strobe / Copy: During playback, used to copy a picture. WB/Delete: Press this button to cycle through the White Balance presets: Auto, Daylight, Shade, Tungsten and Fluorescent. 14. Display Key: Press this button to cycle through the various display options: LCD, backlight and status information all turned on; LCD and backlight on but no status information; and LCD off. 15. LCD Display: The LCD display can be used to preview what your photos will look like. While using the Setup menu, you will use the LCD to see messages and configure the camera. 9 Digital Camera User's Manual Bottom View 1. 2. 3. 4. Tripod Connector: Use this connector to attach a tripod to the camera. A tripod is an optional accessory that can be used to hold the camera very still and is especially useful for low light night pictures. It can also be helpful when nobody can hold the camera, such as when taking group pictures using the timer mode. Battery / Memory Card Cover: Allows access to the 2 AA sized alkaline battery chambers as well as the memory card slot. Memory Card Slot: To store your images on an external memory card, insert a SmartMediaTM memory card into this slot and change the Storage Media option to External. Battery Chamber: Insert two AA alkaline batteries. 10 Install the Memory Card Follow these steps to install the memory card: 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery / memory card compartment by pressing on the cover and sliding in the direction of the arrow toward the outside edge of the camera. 11 Digital Camera User's Manual 3. Insert the memory card with the slotted corner facing the outside edge of the camera (gold circuitry facing toward the back of the camera). Notch 4. Close the battery / memory card cover. 12 Install the Batteries Follow these steps to install or replace the batteries: 1. Make sure the camera is turned off. 2. Open the battery compartment on the bottom of the camera. 13 Digital Camera User's Manual 3. Insert batteries into the chamber making sure that the positive and negative ends are properly oriented with the polarity indicated on the inside of the compartment. 4. Close the battery cover. 14 Choose a Language The digital camera can display text and messages in English, French, Spanish and German. Follow these steps to select a different language: 1. Rotate the Mode Dial to the Setup mode . 2. Turn the camera on. 15 Digital Camera User's Manual 3. Use the Down Key to select Language then press the Shutter Button to enter this menu. 4. Use the Down Key and Up Key to select which language you want to use. Press the Shutter Button to select the language. Set the Time and Date If the time and date are properly set, the digital camera will mark each picture with this information. The benefit of having the time and date set is that when you transfer the images to a computer, the file properties will show the correct time and date that the picture was taken. To set the time and date: 1. Set the Mode Dial to Setup . 16 2. Tu ...